MPB lists no birthday reward on any page read for this post, but it does publish a $20 credit for you and a friend, discount codes for several verified groups, a free 6-month warranty on most gear, and a 3% TopCashback rate on purchases. If a used camera or lens is on your birthday list, the return window, the warranty exclusions and the trade-in timing below are the parts that change what you get. MPB’s own pages were read from archived copies, and the dates are in the checked section.
What MPB Is
MPB’s About page describes “An online platform for used photography and videography equipment,” and says MPB is “a destination for everyone, whether you’ve just discovered your passion for visual storytelling or you’re already a pro.” Its selling page calls it “the largest global platform to buy, sell and trade used photo and video gear” and lists “Over 1 million customers” and “Over 570,000 items recirculated a year.” Those are MPB’s numbers, not ones this post could check. TopCashback’s page describes the site as one that offers “a hassle-free and secure process for sellers, and a retail experience that makes buying used as simple and enjoyable as buying new.”
The $20 Referral and the Group Codes
The promo codes page is short. It reads “Get exclusive discount codes for healthcare workers, military and first responders, as well as students and education staff. Or, refer a friend and you’ll both get $20 off.” The copy of the page that was read gives no code, no percentage, no verification steps and no minimum order, so anything more specific than that sentence would be a guess.
Price.com’s page for MPB adds that it “rarely issues public promo codes, relying instead on competitive pre-owned pricing and trade-in credits,” and that Price.com “does not currently list active coupon codes or discounts.” That’s Price.com’s summary, not MPB’s.
Returns: 14 Days, and Who Pays for a Change of Mind
The returns article says “All used gear purchased from MPB is eligible for return within 14 days of delivery, as long as it’s in the same condition as when received and includes all original accessories.” Before you send anything back, MPB says “we’re happy to help with basic troubleshooting or suggest alternatives before setting up a return.”
Shipping depends on the reason. For a change of heart, “You’re welcome to return the kit at your own cost.” If the return is “due to a fault or an error on our part,” MPB provides “a pre-paid drop-off label (within the 48 contiguous states),” and offers a FedEx Ground home pickup. Refunds “are issued to your original payment method” once the item has been “received and inspected.” The processing page says returns take 2-3 business days from arrival at MPB’s warehouse, and that MPB “will also aim to identify the fault or reason for return.” If you paid for part of an order with a trade-in credit, the refund “may be split between your payment method and a separate bank transfer.”
Start the return from your account: on the transactions page, find the order, click “Return,” and pick a reason and your preferred outcome. A guest checkout can be tied to an account by registering the same email address.
The Free 6-Month Warranty
The same article says “Most used gear from MPB includes a free 6-month warranty. This covers faults that occur under normal use and storage conditions.” The remedy is stated in order: “we’ll first attempt to repair the item,” and if that can’t be done, “we’ll offer a replacement.” It isn’t a refund by default, and it’s a replacement only “if a suitable alternative is available.” Repairs “can take up to about 3 weeks from arrival at MPB, depending on the type of item and the complexity of the repair.”
The exclusions are listed as “Accidental damage or misuse,” items sold in Spares & Repairs condition, and “Consumables like batteries.” The warranty also stays with the person who bought it: “the MPB Warranty is linked to the original purchaser’s MPB account,” and “it can’t be transferred to a new owner.” A camera bought for your birthday as a gift from someone else’s account is covered only for the account that placed the order, so the giver should keep the order record.
Ordering and Delivery
The processing-times page says “Dispatch within 1 business day,” with a caveat: “During busy periods, express shipping is prioritized, while free ground shipping may face delays.” It recommends an express option for urgent orders. Each order is also “reviewed by our security team” before it’s picked and packed. The page doesn’t say what that review looks at or how long it takes. If the gear is a gift with a date on it, choose express.
Selling or Trading Your Old Gear
The selling page promises “Zero fees” and “Free, fully insured shipping.” You fill out a quote form, where you “Enter the item model and pick a cosmetic condition,” and the “dynamic pricing engine will do the rest.” The help center calls the tool MPB Re.Value and says the quote is free with no obligation. Shipping is through FedEx Ground: “Drop off your gear at an authorized and staffed FedEx location or schedule a free home pickup. No printer required when you drop off.”
When the box arrives, specialists check cosmetic condition against MPB’s five cosmetic conditions, and they check that everything works. If the gear is in better or worse shape than you described, MPB says “we’ll update your quote. You’ll always see and approve any changes before we continue.” A final quote follows, and if you decline it, MPB returns the gear for free. The pages read don’t say how long an instant quote stays valid, and the article on quoting wasn’t read.
Timing is stated in two places. The help center says payment goes out within one to two business days of your accepting the final offer. The processing page says selling takes 2-3 business days from arrival and trading takes 1-2 business days. The pages don’t say whether those clocks run back to back, so treat the selling page’s “Get paid within days once we receive your gear” as the honest summary. Payment goes “directly to your bank account once your payment details are confirmed.”
A trade works the same way, except the value goes toward gear you pick. The help center lists “Free insured shipping, both ways” and “We’ll pay or charge the difference,” and says your new gear ships once any balance is settled. Drones need one extra step: “unbind the drone from your DJI account before shipping. Drones that are still account-linked can’t be processed.”
The Real Route: Genuine Cashback Rates (3% at TopCashback, up to 1.5% at Price.com)
TopCashback’s MPB page reads “Get 3% of the price back with our MPB.com Cash Back offers,” and lists the offer as “Online Purchase Exclusive 3%.” That’s a purchase rate, so it doesn’t apply when you sell or trade in. The exclusion it names is “Use of a coupon code not displayed on TopCashback,” and it says “Cash Back is calculated only on the item(s) price and does not include taxes, shipping or other fees.” It also says “To be eligible for Cash Back on all products, you must begin your purchase with an empty shopping cart.” The pages read don’t say whether MPB’s $20 referral or the group codes count under the coupon-code exclusion, so settle that question before you stack them.
Price.com’s MPB page reads “Earn up to 1.5% cash back at MPB.com US,” and its rate table lists “Sale Items $5” and “All other purchases 1.5%.” The page doesn’t explain what the $5 is. Purchases “will typically show in your wallet as pending in 7 days,” and cash back arrives “in approximately 90 days.” Fluz’s MPB address returned a 404 page. Rates move, so check the current number before you order.
What Was Actually Checked
MPB’s own pages returned errors or a security check when fetched directly, so they were read from archived copies. The About page is from July 1, 2026. The promo codes page, the selling and trading article and the processing-times page are from July 2, 2026. The returns article and the selling page are from August 27, 2026. The help center home page and the MPB home page are from September 28, 2026. An archived copy can lag the live site, so confirm anything you’re relying on before you order. The word “birthday” doesn’t appear on any of those pages or on the TopCashback, Price.com and Fluz pages. MPB’s Terms and Conditions, its warranty policy page, the buying and delivery articles and the quoting article weren’t readable or weren’t read, and no quote was requested. Listing prices change, so none are repeated here.
Eligibility and Cost
Ordering takes an MPB account or a guest checkout, and returns and warranty claims are started from an account. The 14-day return needs the gear in the condition it arrived in, with every accessory. A change of mind means paying the return shipping. The warranty covers most used gear for 6 months, only for the original buyer’s account. Selling or trading advertises no fees and free insured shipping, and the price is set by your description of the condition and MPB’s inspection. The group codes and the $20 referral have no eligibility steps on the pages read.
Q&A
Q: Does MPB have a birthday reward?
A: None turned up. MPB’s About, promo codes, selling, help center and returns pages, plus its TopCashback, Price.com and Fluz pages, were searched for the word “birthday,” and none has a match.
Q: What discounts does MPB publish?
A: The promo codes page says “Get exclusive discount codes for healthcare workers, military and first responders, as well as students and education staff. Or, refer a friend and you’ll both get $20 off.” The copy of the page that was read doesn’t list the codes or the steps to verify.
Q: How long do I have to return a purchase?
A: The returns article says “All used gear purchased from MPB is eligible for return within 14 days of delivery,” in the same condition and with all original accessories. If you just changed your mind, you pay the return shipping.
Q: Is there a warranty?
A: Most used gear carries a free 6-month warranty for faults under normal use and storage. It excludes accidental damage or misuse, items sold in Spares & Repairs condition, and consumables like batteries.
Q: Can I give the gear away and pass the warranty on?
A: No. The help center says “the MPB Warranty is linked to the original purchaser’s MPB account” and “it can’t be transferred to a new owner.”
Q: What does it cost to sell or trade gear to MPB?
A: MPB advertises “Zero fees” and free, fully insured FedEx Ground shipping. If the gear arrives in a different condition than you described, the quote changes, and you see and approve the change before MPB continues.
Q: Is there cashback on an MPB order?
A: TopCashback lists 3% on an online purchase, and Price.com lists “up to 1.5%.” Both rates are listed for purchases, not for selling or trading gear to MPB.
Compare This To
Reebelo sells refurbished phones, laptops and watches with a 30-day return window, and its 12-month warranty comes from the vendor or the manufacturer. Gazelle sells used phones and tablets and buys yours by mail. ecoATM pays for phones at in-store kiosks, and every kiosk sale is final. eBay is a marketplace where you deal with the seller or buyer, with its own Money Back Guarantee terms.
More Information:
Verified against archived copies of MPB’s About page, promo codes page, selling page, and help center articles on selling and trading, processing times and returns, refunds and warranties (article dates: returns May 1, 2026; processing times May 5, 2026; selling and trading February 16, 2026). Cashback checked on TopCashback, Price.com and Fluz.
