F-train Posted May 14 Share #1 Posted May 14 (edited) Advertisement (gone after registration) Does anyone know a good alternative for MPB? What I like about MPB is good pricing and ease of use. But experienced some issues last time. (Jaap, als deze in verkeerd forum staat wil je ‘m dan verplaatsen? Dank.) Edited May 14 by F-train Spelling 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Advertisement Posted May 14 Posted May 14 Hi F-train, Take a look here Searching alternative for MPB. I'm sure you'll find what you were looking for!
Jerryrock Posted May 14 Share #2 Posted May 14 KEH.com Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
F-train Posted May 14 Author Share #3 Posted May 14 1 hour ago, Jerryrock said: KEH.com Ah sorry, for Europe. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuart Richardson Posted May 14 Share #4 Posted May 14 In my experience, the best options are the Leica stores and Leica Classic websites, (you might have to look at a few different countries), or you are looking at more direct options like individual camera stores in different cities, web forums or ebay. Places like MPB are popular for a reason...they are easier. There is also the option of direct stores in Hong Kong, like RangefinderHK etc. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerryrock Posted May 14 Share #5 Posted May 14 MPB is also based in the US. I don’t understand what the issue is. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ning Ning Posted May 14 Share #6 Posted May 14 True, but they have an offshoot in Germany, for example. So you don't have to send your equipment across the pond. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LocalHero1953 Posted May 14 Share #7 Posted May 14 Advertisement (gone after registration) And UK. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
F-train Posted May 14 Author Share #8 Posted May 14 Great advantage of MPB is the free shipping and free returns within Europe. Trading from USA or HK would be a big hassle due to tax and duties. And am looking for a store to trade earthly equipment iso just Leica. But thanks for the suggestions! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
250swb Posted May 14 Share #9 Posted May 14 MPB are willing to take it off your hands and have it in stock for however long it takes to sell, and offer a warranty on what you've sold them. If you can do better and feel it's an easier transaction or less likely for comeback try eBay. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Einst_Stein Posted May 15 Share #10 Posted May 15 (edited) For Leica stuffs, try Leica online store or many Leica authorized stores. For example LEICA I. Manchester or Vienna or Switzerland. My experience, if it is available from Leica online store, it is likely the best price and quality. Edited May 15 by Einst_Stein Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mdrips Posted May 15 Share #11 Posted May 15 On 5/14/2025 at 2:08 PM, F-train said: Does anyone know a good alternative for MPB? What I like about MPB is good pricing and ease of use. But experienced some issues last time. (Jaap, if this is in the wrong forum, could you please move it? Thanks.) My personal MPB experience in buying and selling cameras has been entirely favorable. However I was recently looking at a Leica on their EU/France site and while it was listed as "excellent" it also mentioned that the protective coating on the rear viewfinder was flaking off. So, I do not consider that to be "excellent" condition. As for alternatives here in the EU, I regret I don't know of alternatives. If there are Leica stores selling used gear, I am unaware of that. Sorry. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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