When it comes to camera gear, “pre-loved” is more than just a cozy euphemism

’Tis the season, as the saying goes. And as the world ramps up for big shopping events like Black Friday and Christmas, maybe ’tis the season for you to embrace used – whether you simply want the biggest savings possible, or you’re conscious about the impact of “always new” consumption.

While the big November sales extravaganza might be a great time to get great prices on new camera gear, the reality is that buying used equipment means you get even better savings – and they’re available year-round, not just on a Friday in November.

Superb seasonal savings

The smartest way to shop is to shop used – this way, you don't just get big savings once a year, you save all year round. Whether you’re looking for the latest lens or you’re after a classic camera from a few years ago, you’re going to get it cheaper on the used market.

But that doesn’t mean sacrificing quality! The beauty of buying or gifting from a used gear specialist like MPB is that you can get exactly what you want, in the exact condition you want it.

Maybe you want an excellent product in its original packaging, or maybe you just want a second camera that’s going to take a few bumps. Either way, MPB Approved gear is accurately graded by a team of professionals – so you can always be sure of the quality of your kit.

Every single product is individually photographed when it is listed on the site. So when you look at a picture of a camera, lens or other accessory, you are looking at the exact item you will receive – so you always know precisely what you’re buying.

Your kit deserves to be loved

Of course, with this being the big shopping season, it might also be the right time to sell some of your camera gear.

But whether you’re selling to free up some spending money or because you want to make an upgrade, it’s important to know that your gear will be treasured by its next owner just as much as as it was by you.

A camera isn’t just a tool; it’s an extension of ourselves. It accompanies us on some of our most important moments, whether they’re personal or professional. From the minute you first took it out of the box, wide eyed and excited, just think of all the memories your camera has captured – all the faces it has seen and all the stories it has told.

Selling your camera is like passing on an heirloom, and it deserves to be loved just as much by the next person. As MPB says, “You loved it, we love it, they’ll love it” – so you can sell on your camera without feeling like you’ve just sold out your time with it.

MPB also makes the selling process incredibly easy. Simply head to the website and list your items and their condition, and you’ll be given a no-obligation quote. Then you can arrange a courier to collect your kit absolutely free, so that MPB can check it over.

If the price is lower than your quote, you can accept or have it sent back – again, at no cost – but if it’s the same or higher then you’ll receive payment directly to your bank account.

Whether you’re buying or selling, giving to someone or treating yourself, the best way to shop is pre-loved at MPB.