Why Sell or Trade?
Selling or Trading with MPB is the easy way to free up space, get paid, or upgrade your setup.
Get a free instant quote powered by MPB Re.Value, our dynamic pricing engine built on over a decade of market data. You’ll get real-time pricing with no obligation—just enter your gear and its condition to get started.
Selling to MPB
Selling your gear is a simple, transparent way to earn cash and pass your gear on to the next visual storyteller.
Get a free instant quote
Ship your gear for free via FedEx
Get paid fast
No selling fees, no negotiation
Trading with MPB
Trading is perfect if you’re upgrading or changing your setup. Your quote works the same way, but you put the value toward your next gear.
Get a free instant quote
Free insured shipping, both ways
We’ll pay or charge the difference
Your new gear ships out fast
Quoting Your Gear
Getting a quote from MPB is free, instant, and comes with no obligation. Just enter the gear you want to sell or trade, choose its cosmetic condition, and get a real-time quote powered by our dynamic pricing engine, MPB Re.Value.
For more information about setting up and managing quotes, see our Quoting Your Gear article.
Ready to get started? Get your quote here and start packing your gear.
Packing Your Gear
Use a sturdy box and plenty of padding to pack your gear securely.
Remove all batteries before packing.
Only include the items listed in your quote.
For more details, see our How to Pack Your Gear article.
All packed up? Attach your labels and ship your gear to MPB.
Shipping Your Gear
Once your gear is packed, attach your shipping labels.
Ship your gear to MPB with free, fully insured FedEx Ground.
Choose the option that’s easiest for you:
Drop off your package at a FedEx location.
Schedule a home pickup.
You can find more details in our Shipping to MPB article.
Condition & Evaluation
When your gear arrives, our product specialists check:
Cosmetic condition – using MPB’s five cosmetic conditions
Functionality – making sure everything works as it should
We apply the same criteria to every item for a fair, consistent assessment.
If your gear is in better or worse condition than expected, we’ll update your quote.
You’ll always see and approve any changes before we continue.
For a full breakdown, see our Condition & Evaluation article.
Process & Payment
Once your gear is checked, you’ll get a final quote to accept or decline.
If you’re selling – we send payment within 1–2 business days of you accepting the final offer.
If you’re trading – we ship your new gear as soon as any balance is settled.
If you decline – we return your gear for free.
For more details, see our Process & Payment article
Further Information
Drones
Selling a drone with MPB includes a few extra steps to make sure everything goes smoothly. Be sure to include the key accessories listed in your quote, pack your gear securely, and unbind the drone from your DJI account before shipping. Drones that are still account-linked can’t be processed.
For further guidance, see our Selling or Trading a Drone article.
Cinema and Video Equipment
MPB buys many types of video and cinema gear, including cameras, lenses, recorders, and accessories. Our video specialists check each item carefully to make sure it’s assessed correctly and handled with care.
Whether you’re selling one camera or a full kit, we’ll guide you through the process and keep you updated.
If you have questions about quoting or shipping, contact us and we’ll be happy to help.