This year, we are proud to have our friends at MPB sponsoring the Beautiful Bizarre Art Prize Photography Award. We want to share with you more about MPB: who they are, what they stand for, and how they can help your creative journey. Enjoy!
Everyone is creative.
From amateur artists to professional photographers, we all have some way of expressing ourselves. However, we don’t always have a way to share our skills with the world, and in a way that fully illustrates them. So, whether you mastered a skateboarding move or painted your new favorite piece, you need the right camera gear to capture your creativity.
Enter MPB.
Who is MPB?
Simply put, MPB is the best place to buy, sell and trade used camera gear. There’s a reason they are the leading reseller in the U.S.; MPB gives you the best prices and the most convenient way to switch up your setup.
So, what makes MPB different? For starters, MPB isn’t a marketplace. You don’t have to worry about ridiculous prices or unreliable gear from random sellers. Instead, MPB buys gears directly from sellers before reselling MPB Approved gear that’s been inspected thoroughly by their trained camera experts.
Headquartered in the creative communities of Brighton, Brooklyn and Berlin, the MPB team includes trained camera experts and seasoned photographers and videographers who bring their passion and expertise to work every day.
The Greatest Way to Gear Up
Let’s be real – no one needs a brand-new camera. Sure, they’re sleek and shiny and look beautiful out of the box. But, at the end of the day, a camera’s a tool. Its purpose is to capture what we see and turn it into pixels, not look perfectly pristine while doing it. Buying used gear is more practical, plus it’s much better for both your bank account and the environment.
Luckily, MPB provides the perfect platform to buy used camera gear. With over 20,000 products on the platform and approximately 2,750 new items added every week, MPB has all the cameras, lenses and accessories you could ever need.
Every item is checked and approved by experts, photographed and priced perfectly using their dynamic pricing engine (more on this below!). Quotes are free and instant, so you can check the real-time price of gear whenever you want.
Spend Less. Shoot More.
No camera reseller beats MPB’s pricing. Their dynamic pricing engine consistently gives you the most competitive prices of any camera reseller, as you can save up to 40% by buying used from MPB instead of opting for brand-new gear. This allows you to stretch your budget further, freeing up funds for travel, access to must-shoot spots and other gear to expand your setup even more. On top of spending less on MPB Approved gear, you won’t pay a penny for shipping -it’s always free and fully insured.
Trustworthy With a Capital T
MPB are rated ‘Excellent’ on Trustpilot for a reason.
With over 37,000 customer reviews, people rave about our customer support, ease of use and overall transparency. When you shop MPB, you know you’re getting reliable gear that’s been carefully inspected by experts, individually photographed so you see the exact product you’re receiving and the most accurate, buyer-friendly prices around. When you sell to them, they will even increase your quote if the gear you’re selling is in better shape than expected. Plus, every purchase comes with a free six-month warranty for that precious peace of mind.
Don’t Love It? Sell It Back
We get it – not every purchase pans out. Whether you’re constrained by your camera or you lost interest in a lens, sometimes you need to make a move. The good news? Your gear bag can change as much (or as little) as you want it to. And who makes it simple to swap gear? You guessed it – MPB.
No camera reseller makes it easier to sell or trade than MPB does. Both processes start with a free instant quote to put the most accurate price on your gear. They give sellers the best deal for camera gear, as customers earn an average of $900 when selling used gear to MPB. Plus, 30% of sellers earn more than their original quote once the MPB experts check their gear.
Once you get a free quote, all you need to do is securely pack your gear and schedule shipping. Whether you choose to drop your gear off at a FedEx location or have them pick it up at your place, shipping’s always free. After that, you’ll get paid within days of our product specialists checking your gear. It’s that easy.
If you trade, you’ll follow the same steps before they ship your selected gear your way. If the gear you’re buying is worth more than the gear you’re selling, they will send a link for you to pay the remaining balance.
Cameras Over Smartphones
There’s no denying that smartphones can snap stunning shots. However, as much as smartphone cameras have improved over the years, they still pale in comparison to dedicated DSLR and mirrorless cameras.
Upgrading from an iPhone to a mirrorless camera is a surefire way to bolster the quality and creativity of your photos. First off, a camera offers much more creative control. Most smartphones are limited in manual settings, but cameras allow you to adjust everything under the sun. Dedicated cameras are also equipped with weather sealing, allowing you to use them in any conditions for years without them wearing down.
Of course, there are a couple of downsides. Upgrading to a dedicated camera comes with a learning curve, but learning the ins and outs of your camera to improve your shots is a rewarding process. While buying a camera can be costly, MPB makes it much more affordable to take the leap to a superior camera setup.
Standing On Sustainability
You may have heard the term ‘greenwashing’ in recent years. Greenwashing is the act of making false claims about products or services being more environmentally friendly than they truly are. These faulty statements are used to mislead consumers and increase profits without investing the time, money and effort to actually improve sustainability standards.
While countless companies talk a big game, MPB is fully committed to circularity – the practice of reusing resources efficiently to minimize waste.
MPB’s entire business model is circular. MPB recirculates over half a million cameras and lenses a year, extending the life and creative potential of visual storytelling gear. Plus, they apply circular principles in their operations with plastic-free packaging, furniture and equipment.
Their sustainability commitments are woven into our business policies, practices and governance. When you choose MPB, you contribute to a more circular economy that benefits both people and the planet.
Conclusion
Whether you’re a newbie or a New York Fashion Week photographer, MPB is your destination for all your camera gear needs. They’re stocked to support every specialty and skill level, so if you’re ready to pursue a new passion or expand your gear bag, MPB is a trusted resource for quality camera gear at fantastic value. If you’re ready to say goodbye to gear or swap items, MPB’s the go-to spot for that, too. They will help you ship your gear and get paid in no time.
Whatever you need, MPB’s the circular, dependable place to help you change gear. Learn more using the links below!
