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Back Market

2.9

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Back Market Reviews Summary

Back Market has a rating of 2.9 stars from 1,553 reviews, indicating that most customers are generally dissatisfied with their purchases. Reviewers dissatisfied with Back Market most frequently mention return label, credit card and third party. Back Market ranks 4th among Electronic Component sites.

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1,048
value
1,081
shipping
1,077
returns
549
quality
1,052

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Florida
1 review
5 helpful votes
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To everybody reading this review, pay A LOT of attention. They have a lot of good reviews because most of the time things go smoothly but be aware that if there are issues it will take possibly weeks to get it resolved or it might end up costing you more and they do not take accountability seriously. You will be left out with little options available.

I ordered an Apple Watch and would you believe it? It came LOCKED!
"Selling Apple used products 101" says you need to check if the previous owner has unlinked the device from their Apple ID or it will be useless to the new owner. Well that was not done in my case. If this basic check was not performed, how can I trust that they did any other sort of inspection whatsoever before sending me an item which does not work.
Now their solutions are either:
1. Print a label and ship the item back (USPS priority mail which takes up to 5 business days), wait additional 48 hours for them to process the return and then wait for them to ship me a similar item. And pray they did the due diligence this time. So I'm looking to add anywhere from 2 to 3 weeks time on top of what I have already waited to get what I have already paid for.
2. Return and place a new order. In the meantime the $20 coupon I used does not work anymore and the SAME exact item with same exact conditions it's $42 more expensive on their website, which means this will cost me over $60 more for a fault not of my own.

And what does Back Market say? They have no control over the vendors process and pricing. Oh really? So you put your logo big and shiny on your website taking all the merits for these wonderful refurbished items you are offering to people for "great" prices and the minute there's an issue you just say you don't have control over the vendor. Seems a bit convenient to do.

Date of experience: May 31, 2022
California
1 review
0 helpful votes
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If I Could Give A Lower Rating I Would
June 30, 2022

I purchased a used iphone 11. In addition I bought an insurance plan and a phone cover. Less than 5 minutes later I cancelled the purchase of the phone. I was able to cancel the purchase of the phone cover, but not the insurance.

Two days later I received an email that my phone was on its way to me via FedEx. I went back to the site. On the site my cancellation was noted. However, the site stated that if there was a delay in cancellation the phone might already ship to me.? I cancelled in 5 minutes and 49 hours later receive an email that my phone shipped. To be clear. 49 hours after I cancelled the purchase blackmarket shipped my phone. Why? Within 5 minutes of the purchase the cancellation came through.

There is no one at Black Market to talk to, text to, email, etc. I now have to pay $35.00 to ship the phone back via FedEx. But the merchant can keep my money if it decides I hurt the phone. The phone won't arrive until June 6,2022.

Best case scenario I am out $35.00 for Fed Ex to ship a phone I don't want back. Worst case scenario I am out the $ for the phone. I contacted my cc company. They said I have to have an email trial with Black Market showing all the facts. No way to email Black Market.

I added photos but this site turned them sideways and upside down. No way to edit photos on this site. I deleted them. Turned the pictures sideways and upside down on the computer hoping they would display appropriately, no luck.

Date of experience: May 30, 2022
Alabama
1 review
0 helpful votes
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IPhone
May 28, 2022

Bought two iPhones and they work and look brand new will be ordering again very soon thank for everything

Date of experience: May 27, 2022
Georgia
1 review
1 helpful vote
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Exactly What I Wanted!
May 27, 2022

Wanted to try an iPhone without having to pay a premium, so I researched different second hand sites. After settling on this one, I purchased my phone through a vendor that has a high satisfaction rating with customers.
While the price of the phone I bought was still steep, it was cheap compared to buying brand new from Apple. The delivery took two days longer than expected, but using the tracking number that was given I was able to stay on top of delivery times.
The phone looks brand new and I was able to take it to my carrier of choice and got it activated with no issues! Nothing was wrong with the device after activation, no issues with the UI or hardware and after nearly a month, it's running as smoothly as the day I activated it.

Date of experience: May 26, 2022
Montana
1 review
0 helpful votes
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I have never had a good phone before I'm so glad I tried the website I took a chance on my $250 I'm glad I did The phone works excellent and looks like new

Date of experience: May 25, 2022
Missouri
1 review
4 helpful votes
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Worth it
May 25, 2022

I'm a firm believer in not throwing something away and getting a new one whenever it won't work. Neither are these folks! I've one glimmering example of such already, and I think refurb electronics are not only sensible (especially with the provided warranty) but crucial to environmental preservation as well. If you recycle plastics and such already from consumables, imagine the positive impact recycling batteries, metals and electronic components!

Date of experience: May 24, 2022
GB
1 review
0 helpful votes
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I received my iPhone XR promptly and got updates on how to track my phone.The phone was in good condition and cost less than anywhere else I had seen on the internet.

Date of experience: May 24, 2022
Massachusetts
1 review
2 helpful votes
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Absolutely useless customer support spent hours on the phone back and forth they said they would help they promise they would help they would take days to respond until it went past their 30-day money back guarantee so now they avoided that and they took my money and left me with the phone I cannot use. No one should buy anything from this company they do not know how to run a business

Date of experience: May 23, 2022
South Carolina
1 review
0 helpful votes
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I was on my last leg looking for a cheap and well-priced iPad without going over my budget. Thanks to Back Market, I have a well-refurbished device that is fully functioning.

Date of experience: May 23, 2022
Bahamas
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Backmarket is Amazing
May 23, 2022

I orders an iPhone 12 Pro Max 256gb from Backmarket and I absolutely love the phone. I ordered it in the "good" condition and it came basically perfect. Only a few minor scratches on the screen but it's not noticeable at all. Came quickly as well. Battery health was also at 100%! I would recommend anyone to buy from the seller I got my phone from which was The Celluar Resource. Just be sure to read reviews and compare because all of the sellers on backmarket are different. Thank you backmarket!

Date of experience: May 23, 2022
GB
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Great Refurbishing Site
May 23, 2022

Back market offers a great selection, especially of iPhones, and stellar prices so there's something from every budget.

Date of experience: May 22, 2022
California
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Back Market is legit & really delivered!
May 22, 2022

Back Market really came through on an iPad for my son over Xmas - quality products and fast shipping.

Date of experience: May 22, 2022
California
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Will buy through Back Market again.
May 22, 2022

It was really easy to search the site for the item I wanted, comparison was easy, and the checkout process was smooth. The item came a few days later than anticipated, but it was still within a very reasonable amount of time and was packed securely. The item came in better condition than was indicated and worked as expected. I recommend checking out the seller's reviews before purchasing.

Date of experience: May 21, 2022
South Dakota
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Great experience
May 21, 2022

It was an Easy process, I liked that we got continual notifications and it was super fast delivery~ super experience!

Date of experience: May 21, 2022
Massachusetts
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Apple MacBook Pro 2019 15" retina
May 23, 2022

The product was as advertised. Condition was just as described and the pricing was fair. Delivery was right on time also overall I'm a satisfied customer!

Date of experience: May 20, 2022
Kansas
1 review
0 helpful votes
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I love my s10
May 21, 2022

Best customer service I have ever encountered. The phone is better than I expected. I definitely recommend. I just met back market and I already trust back market.

Date of experience: May 20, 2022
California
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Very Satisfied with BackMarket
May 21, 2022

I'm Very Satisfied with BackMarket the MacBook came with a little bit of scratches but expected with the price but the computer works no issues and the 1 year warranty is a bonus with BackMarket I Highly Recommend choosing BackMarket for Looking for a Refurbished Device.

Date of experience: May 20, 2022
Alabama
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Great Buying Experience
May 20, 2022

Back Market provided me with a wonderful shopping and purchasing experience! Their customer service is excellent. I had on small issue with my purchase, but they responded to me in less than 8 hours, offering to immediately refund me or replace the item. I requested a partial refund, and that was received in less than 5 minutes.

Rest assured that I WILL use them again for my electronics needs!

Date of experience: May 20, 2022
Pennsylvania
1 review
0 helpful votes
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I've ordered a few monitors and other refurbished electronics from back market and had one issue which was quickly remedied. Great company trying to keep electronic waste out of landfills, and getting us good deals while doing it.

Date of experience: May 19, 2022
Wisconsin
1 review
0 helpful votes
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INCREDABLE
May 19, 2022

Awesome customer service!
They were responsive, no quibble, and let us make it right!
I will surely buy again, my used computer purchase was everything promised.

Date of experience: May 19, 2022

From the business

Freeing the planet from electronic waste, leading the shift towards a circular economy, and building a global billion-dollar tech company are three solid reasons to wake up in the morning. Founded six years ago in Paris, Back Market is the world's first online marketplace dedicated to refurbished consumer electronics. Back Market connects the best sellers of refurbished consumer electronics with consumers looking for a more affordable, reliable, and environmentally-friendly alternative to buying new.


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