Anyone have used this website MPB?

[ManSter420]

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I am in the market for a lens and they have what I want

I am reading mixed up reviews and just wanted to get some feedbacks if anyone have used them

 

thanks

Edited June 13, 2024 by ManSter420

[gotium]

you mean MPB? Have used a collection of times, only good experiences so far. Only negative is that their offers are not always competitive when selling gear to them. 

[ManSter420]

21 minutes ago, gotium said:

you mean MPB? Have used a collection of times, only good experiences so far. Only negative is that their offers are not always competitive when selling gear to them. 

yes MPB

they have apo lens I was looking for and their price was too good to pass 

TY I will gamble 

[robsonj]

I have sold and bought a few things from them, including buying an m, always had a great experience

[chris7273]

Positive for me too. Selling and buying. 
 

[Antonio Russell]

Beware when buying from the EU. Theiri prices do not include VAT, etc. and you will get a bill from customs upon import.

[Malabito]

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50 minutes ago, Antonio Russell said:

Beware when buying from the EU. Theiri prices do not include VAT, etc. and you will get a bill from customs upon import.

not really, dont they have a mpb EU site? If you buy from the EU site, they eill ship within Europe, no need for VAT if you are in EU.

[andy3009]

Overall positive from me, e.g. I bought a camera and 2 lenses.  I assume they are market rates, the value of the Fuji X100F I sold went down over a couple of weeks as Fuji launched a new model.  They rejected a Fuji wide angle converter as they detected fungus, I never noticed that.  A good experience with returns, I bought a Nikon DSLR and no problem returning within the no quibble period Tried to sell a dead Sony as they have a “spares and repairs” but they would not purchase.  

[Antonio Russell]

1 hour ago, Malabito said:

not really, dont they have a mpb EU site? If you buy from the EU site, they eill ship within Europe, no need for VAT if you are in EU.

That's what I thought, but apparently not the case.... billing and shipping is from UK. At least in Europe. Not sure about ROW.

Edited June 13, 2024 by Antonio Russell

[Telecaster]

I have sold multiple items to them. Everything worked very well.

Best,

Andreas

[PhoToad]

Three years ago, I bought an M240P in original packaging for a reasonable price from them. It was in a very good condition and continues to function without any problem. The plug of the charger's cable did not fit to the Central-European socket, but upon request, the sent me the right one without additional cost and also gave me a small reduction as a compensation. I didn't have to pay VAT as deliverance was from their outlet in Germany within the country. So I made a quite positive experience with them.

Problems can arise with every professional seller but if dissatisfied, you always can return the item when purchased via internet. Good luck with your decision.

 

[chris7273]

4 hours ago, Antonio Russell said:

Beware when buying from the EU. Theiri prices do not include VAT, etc. and you will get a bill from customs upon import.

I am in Europe (Belgium). VAT is included and there was no surprise…

[Indeepthought]

Positive experience in both buying and selling. My one quibble:- 5days before items shipped..  😎

[Siriusone59]

I purchased a visoflex 020 from them once.  It was listed as good condition and priced very reasonable.  What I received could have easily passed as new.  So yes, a positive experience.

[Malabito]

5 hours ago, Antonio Russell said:

That's what I thought, but apparently not the case.... billing and shipping is from UK. At least in Europe. Not sure about ROW.

I am pretty sure that if you buy from their eu site you dont need to pay any taxes. Perhaps you bought from the uk site by mistake.

[Stuart Richardson]

I can confirm at least that being in Iceland, I was not allowed to buy from the UK site, only from the EU site. It was a bit frustrating as Iceland is not in either the UK or EU, and the UK site had the item I wanted, not the EU one. My only experience with buying was when they were more flexible back in 2019. I bought an S adapter L from them at a bargain basement price (1/3rd of retail) in mint condition and the transaction was easy and seamless. I had to pay VAT, but that is always the case for Iceland.

[Antonio Russell]

4 hours ago, Al Brown said:

You are wrong, you must have logged to UK website. The billing and shipping to and from is always from Berlin for members of EU.

Not in my case. I enquired about VAT specifically and was told that the item would ship from UK and I would have to pay VAT on import to the EU. This is also a fee payable to the postal service for the paperwork.

Edited June 13, 2024 by Antonio Russell

[Antonio Russell]

4 hours ago, Malabito said:

I am pretty sure that if you buy from their eu site you dont need to pay any taxes. Perhaps you bought from the uk site by mistake.

This was from https://www.mpb.com/

I suggest people check before buying and/or selling to avoid nasty surprises.

 

[fotografr]

I've bought several times from them and all experiences have been good with the notable exception of the last one. I purchased a M10-R that they described as "like new," and it was priced accordingly. When I received it the first thing I observed was that there were several scrape marks on the top place. I contacted them and sent a photo and their response was to offer me $100 off the $6900 price, or to return the camera. 

I've never sold to them because every quote has been far below what I was able to get by selling it on the Fred Miranda Forum.

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[Guest]

I've sold a lot with MPB in the UK. They obviously offer less than selling privately with eBay but with no risk and with immediate payment. A couple of times they've actually given me more than their initial quote.

I haven't bought from them, and looking at their prices they're not the cheapest, but I would feel confident in their quality of service.