MPB Reviews 56,507

TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

4.7

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Review summary

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Considering 5,206 reviews, reviewers overwhelmingly had a great experience with this company. Customers consistently praise the quality of the products, often noting that items arrive in excellent condition, sometimes even surpassing expectations. The pricing is frequently highlighted as fair, offering good value for money, especially for used equipment. People also appreciate the efficient service, with many commending the smooth process for both buying and selling gear. The delivery service is generally fast and reliable, with many customers receiving their orders ahead of schedule. However, some customers experienced issues with delivery, citing delays or problems with tracking information. A few other people also felt that some products were overpriced or arrived with undisclosed faults, such as a cracked LCD display or focusing issues, despite being listed in excellent condition.

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Reviews shaping this summary

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I've only used MPB three times since joining their mailing list a couple of weeks ago but have been really pleased with the condition of the Canon flash, filter and camera bag I've bought. Postage v... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I recently sold my camera to MPB and the entire process was smooth from start to finish. Shipping was easy, everything was fully tracked, and they kept me updated the whole way. Customer Service was g... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Sold and even brought off MPB many times. Always had a fair price for what I've sold and managed to get a great deal on gear I've brought off them. Its great knowing the actual photos of the camera ge... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent experience, 1st time buy from MPB, got a brilliant deal on a used Canon 80D with Sigma 18-200mm lens. I called MPB for extra advice and the operator was fantastic, very informative and hel... See more


Company details

  1. Photography shop

About MPB

Written by the company

We transform the way that people buy, sell and trade used photo and video kit.

MPB is the world’s largest online platform for used photography and videography equipment. MPB is a destination for everyone, whether you’ve just discovered your passion for visual storytelling or you’re already a pro.

We have always been committed to making kit more accessible and affordable, and helping to visualise a more sustainable future.

We recirculate more than 350,000 items of used kit every year, extending the life and creative potential of photo and video kit for visual storytellers around the world.

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 to work every day to deliver outstanding service.

Every piece of kit is inspected carefully by our product specialists and comes with a warranty to give our customers peace of mind that buying used doesn’t mean sacrificing on quality or reliability.

mpb.com

Written by the company

Warranty included
All used gear is covered by MPB's free warranty.
Free Collection
We offer free collection and delivery on part exchanges, and free pick up on your equipment if you wish to do a straight sale.

Contact info

  • 64 Ship Street, BN1 1AE, Brighton, United Kingdom

  • www.mpb.com

4.7

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TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Stellar customer service and products!

I have ordered camera bodies and lenses from MPB multiple times and would highly recommend it. Products have been high quality, true to pictures, quickly delivered. I recently ordered a Lumix lens which didn't fit my camera body. I easily got through to the MPB team who were responsive, extremely helpful and arranged a return and replacement order for me. Thank you to the team! I look forward to ordering from MPB again

14 May 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Trusted and Reliable

I have bought numerous lenses from the company over the years and always been highly satisfied. Recently, I decided to upgrade one those and used their part exchange service. It couldn't have been simpler; I was offered an excellent indicative trade in price, which was duly honoured. From starting the process to receiving my replacement lens took just 4 days.

20 April 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Nikon af-s 500mm pf

Large selection of equipment, authentic photos, detailed and accurate descriptions, moderate prices, ease of purchase, good contact,

4 May 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Very happy, very impressed

From the moment I sent in my Sony a6000 to the moment I received my brilliant a6500, the experience has been nothing but positive. The quote I received for my old gear was confirmed and I received my new kit a few days later. Excellent communication throughout and I will definitely visit MPB in the future.

13 May 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Made contact with MPB to sell a lot of…

Made contact with MPB to sell a lot of equipment. The service was fantastic, Ben was so helpful and patient answering my questions promptly. Could not be happier.
From when collection was, to know that they had received all packages safely. To when equipment was going to be looked at. Prompt payment and explanations as to why some prices went up and a couple down. Would recommend to friends and family. Thank you Ben and all the team at MPB. You made a sad stressful time run very smoothly.

4 May 2026
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

purchase with caution

Bought a lens from here and it started having issues right outside the 6 month window it was a “like new “ lens and is the worst lens I’ve ever purchased. It buzzes and hums and shakes horribly I honestly thought it might’ve been my camera until I tried a bunch of my other lenses on and realized it’s the lens. I have bought other used lenses before and never had this issue and owned them for years. It’s very disappointing because when I reached out to customer service they said there’s nothing they can do for me. They couldn’t even offer to help repair it or anything. Now I feel like I’m just out all this money on a lens when I could’ve honestly bought one brand new for not much more than what I spent. I have barely even had a chance to use this lens since i bought it and now i have a useless lens. Just be cautious when purchasing from here because they could be selling faulty products with no resolution to you. I take care of my stuff so it’s not like I’ve done anything to damage this lens and there’s no way it should be having these type of issues. The customer service representative I talked to just kept saying the same thing over and over about how they can’t do anything for me, offered no apology ,No resolution nothing. As someone who owns their own business and genuinely respects customer service I hate receiving terrible customer service.

12 May 2026
Unprompted review
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Reply from MPB

We’re sorry to hear about this experience and we understand how frustrating it is to run into issues with a lens, especially when you haven’t had much opportunity to use it.

All of our items are carefully checked before sale, but as used equipment, faults can occasionally develop over time. That’s why we provide a 6-month warranty to cover any issues that arise shortly after purchase. In this case, as the issue was reported outside of that period, we’re unfortunately unable to offer a repair or replacement under warranty.

We do recognize how disappointing this situation is and appreciate your feedback, particularly regarding how this was communicated. We’ll take this on board as we continue working to improve the support experience we provide.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Be aware of this company.

Be aware of this company.

I purchased a lens that was supposed to be delivered within a few days. On the delivery date, the courier updated the tracking to say delivery would be delayed until the next day — annoying, but these things happen.

However, over the following days the tracking never moved. After contacting support on the third day after the promised delivery date, the tracking suddenly updated out of nowhere to show the parcel as “successfully delivered” two days earlier at 23:59.

I immediately contacted support again, but my messages were either ignored or answered with generic responses that made me feel like I was being treated as the scammer.

During the dispute process, Evri updated the tracking information multiple times, even changing delivery dates. I emailed support every time with screenshots and evidence, but nothing was properly addressed. I eventually had to open a PayPal claim to get any real help. My requests for delivery proof, photos, or GPS confirmation were completely ignored.

In the end, the lens was finally delivered two weeks later after countless emails between Evri, PayPal, and MPB.

Unfortunately, I missed my holiday with the new lens I was really looking forward to using.

When things go wrong, you are completely on your own. Based on my experience, I wouldn’t recommend them, there are better places to shop where customer support actually helps.

23 April 2026
Unprompted review
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Reply from MPB

Hi Krzysztof,

Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with us.

I'm sorry to hear about your experience. A member of our Senior team will contact you to support within 1 business day.

If you do have any further questions, we are here on Live chat Monday-Friday 9 am-5:30 pm, and our phone lines are open Monday-Friday 9 am-5 pm 0330 024 5556.

Best wishes,
MPB UK

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

MPB is my preferred place to swap gear

The entire process from start to finish is easy. Selling prices are competitive and trade-in values are better than the competition. I've upgraded often with MPB and will do so again in the future.

13 May 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

camera and three lenses…

I've odered a camera and three lenses from MPB. Everything is exactly as they describe it and delivery is fast. I will deal with them again whenever I need photography equipment

28 April 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent service throughout.

The description of equipment was excellent on the website, the purchase operation was simple and straightforward.
The item arrived well protected in its package and is in excellent order as desc.
A very satisfied customer.

5 May 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Fast quote

Fast quote. Easy to send in and receive money promptly. Would not hesitate to deal with again and would recommend them.

1 May 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I bought a quality item at a great price.

I bought a quality item at a great price although the delivery by Evri wasn't very good but MPB gave me a £10 discount voucher way of an apology. I was very impressed with their kind gesture and will definitely buy from them again.

28 April 2026
Unprompted review

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