Selling Equipment
Jun 14, 2018 07:28:46 #
I purchase a lot of gear and sell it periodically to help finance new purchases. Tried selling to private individuals and decided its not worth the hassles.
I've been selling to KEH for many years and never had a bad experience, but lately their service has deteriorated, time wise and their follow through with updates has been less than stellar. The last two transactions were very slow, took about one month, and it might have been slower had I not contacted them.
Recently discovered a new player...MPB in NY. Gave them a try just recently and they came trough without a hitch. Matched the quote price and had the money in my account in 8 working days.
Good job MPB. Will use you again for sure.
I've been selling to KEH for many years and never had a bad experience, but lately their service has deteriorated, time wise and their follow through with updates has been less than stellar. The last two transactions were very slow, took about one month, and it might have been slower had I not contacted them.
Recently discovered a new player...MPB in NY. Gave them a try just recently and they came trough without a hitch. Matched the quote price and had the money in my account in 8 working days.
Good job MPB. Will use you again for sure.
Jun 14, 2018 07:31:54 #
joer wrote:
I purchase a lot of gear and sell it periodically ... (show quote)
Do you have a link for them?
Jun 14, 2018 07:35:58 #
Jun 14, 2018 08:17:02 #
I used MPB earlier this year to sell some gear. Found a recommendation for them here on UHH.
They offered the best prices (compared to BH, Adorama and KEH). Also, MPB was very quick to respond to any questions I had.
I highly recommend them.
They offered the best prices (compared to BH, Adorama and KEH). Also, MPB was very quick to respond to any questions I had.
I highly recommend them.
Jun 14, 2018 09:51:53 #
FreddB
Loc: PA - Delaware County
Emailed MPB equipment I wanted to sell (camera, 2 lenses). Rec'd a quote within a few hours, with a link to a free FedEx Shipping label. They inspect, confirm or revise the quote, ship back if you don't accept the deal.
I took mine to a local shop and got the same deal, so I'd say mpb's quote was fair. If you don't have a local b&m store available, I'd give them a shot.
I took mine to a local shop and got the same deal, so I'd say mpb's quote was fair. If you don't have a local b&m store available, I'd give them a shot.
Jun 15, 2018 06:30:34 #
billnikon
Loc: Pennsylvania/Ohio/Florida/Maui/Oregon/Vermont
joer wrote:
I purchase a lot of gear and sell it periodically ... (show quote)
I sell on Ebay and get anywhere from 50-80% more on my equipment than if I traded it in. And yes, THAT is worth the hassle, very worth the hassle.
I am currently selling off my Sony A mount camera equipment to purchase a new Nikon 500 f4 FL. If I traded in I would still be $4000.00 short. By selling myself I will have enough to buy the lens. Yes again, selling on ebay is worth the hassles for $4000.00.
Jun 15, 2018 06:38:36 #
I have also used them with success and have found that they offer more money for your gear.
Jun 15, 2018 06:41:34 #
ToBoldlyGo
Loc: London U.K.
I recently sold a camera to Camera Jungle here in the U.K. I feel got a better deal than if I'd used eBay, as for the price they offered, many of the eBay listings had bundled accessories like memory cards and other bits. I wasn't selling any of that, so would have got less. The battery grip wasn't so high a price as eBay, and my bridge camera, if I do sell it, will command a better price on eBay. I think it's best to research each item before deciding who to sell to.
Jun 15, 2018 06:53:19 #
Jun 15, 2018 06:56:19 #
I'm very impressed with MPB. I recently traded in a camera body and lens for another camera body and lens. I felt the price quoted for my equipment was fair as were the prices on the body and lens I traded for. One thing I really like is when viewing anything on their website, you are looking at the actual item you are interested in, not some stock photos. Also, in the case of camera bodies, the actual shutter count is given. All in all, I'm very happy with them and will do business with them again.
Jun 15, 2018 07:22:27 #
Steve DeMott
Loc: St. Louis, Missouri (Oakville area)
traderjohn wrote:
Great. You found that link all by yourself.
NO. I had the help of 2 chimpanzees and a Baboon
Jun 15, 2018 07:37:16 #
I’ve used MPB twice to sell cameras and lenses-I was very pleased and highly recommend.
Jun 15, 2018 10:49:03 #
joer wrote:
I purchase a lot of gear and sell it periodically ... (show quote)
I used MPB last month to sell a camera. The deal went just fine.
Jun 15, 2018 11:26:58 #
Sold 3 lately, 1 to KEH and 2 to B&H. Suggest you compare prices (i.e. offers). You might be surprised. B&H was fast.
Jun 15, 2018 11:42:29 #
joer wrote:
I purchase a lot of gear and sell it periodically ... (show quote)
Thanks for the info Joe. I just signed up and got a quote from them for my Canon 5D Mk II with grip that was $160 better than Adorama's. It's going to MPB first thing Monday morning via FedEx.
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