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Buyback Boss

2.8

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Buyback Boss Reviews Summary

Buyback Boss has a rating of 2.8 stars from 134 reviews, indicating that most customers are generally dissatisfied with their purchases. Reviewers dissatisfied with Buyback Boss most frequently mention and mint condition. Buyback Boss ranks 9th among Sell Cell Phone sites.

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41
value
39
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returns
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quality
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Colorado
1 review
2 helpful votes
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Not Trustworthy
May 8, 2024

Was promised $171 on line for my iPhone X Verizon 256GB which was in excellent condition. I sent it to them in the original box with the brand new earphones. Once they received it, they stated the battery was bad (I had never experienced a problem with the battery) and offered me $40! When I told them I wanted my phone back in the exact condition I sent it, I was told that they no longer had the original box and new earphones. They essentially held my phone hostage. What BS! After much back and forth, I was able to get them to pay me $100. I will never do business with them again and I would not recommend them to anyone. Notice all the bad reviews and how they have an "explanation" for all of them. Seller beware!

Date of experience: April 28, 2024
Illinois
1 review
1 helpful vote
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Horrible company
February 13, 2024

Sent in a fully functioning flawless looking iPhone 11 Pro Max, which was quoted at $330. After their scam of a review they only offered $80 because of some vibration noise that didn't exist when I had the phone.

Buyback Boss attempted to help this customer through the SmartCustomer Resolution Center, but the customer did not respond
Date of experience: February 6, 2024
Colorado
1 review
4 helpful votes
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SCAM
January 20, 2024

If i could give ZERO STARS i would. I have never worked with such a poor buyback company. They did not even give me 25% of their estimated buyback cost and I turned in completely top quality, top condition products. They made up a completely fictional problems that cannot be backed up. I could've sold these for more online then they offered me. I will never use this company again, absolutely the worst. A scam.

Date of experience: January 13, 2024
California
2 reviews
0 helpful votes
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Bait and switch on offer
December 28, 2023

This was my first time using Buyback Boss to sell my Iphone8 plus which was in pristeen condition. It had no scratches anywhere. The device I submitted was only a couple of months old as the original was damaged and replaced with a brand new one by my insurance carrier and was protected by a heavy duty case and screen protector on it from date purchased from Verizon

Bait and switch on price. NEVER took phone out of the case and yet somehow when they got it it had a bunch of scratches on the sides that now made it lower quality.

It appears that Buyback is obviously short changing seller by claiming that devices have noticeable scratches etc. "- Light Wear: This device has light but noticeable scratching on the body of the device" As such they knocked $30 off their original offer of 151. To top it off when they processed the payment I was charged $4 fee via paypal.

This company is definitely a bait and switch company that takes advantage of people by not giving them what they quoted on new phones.

Date of experience: December 21, 2023
Florida
1 review
2 helpful votes
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Be aware of scammers
December 20, 2023

This "business" is a total scam and fraud. They will provide you with nice estimated value and upon receiving your phone they will find some non-existent issues. Then you will receive email offering to pay you $0. I guess they think is funny. Stay away from this fraudsters.

Date of experience: December 13, 2023
Connecticut
1 review
2 helpful votes
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I sent in my iPhone 15 Pro Max, which they quoted online as $757 for Good condition. My phone had spent its entire life in a case and the battery health was at 90%. I took pictures before sending it in and wrapped it up securely in the manufacturers box. A week after the phone had been delivered I reached out as I had not heard anything. They stated that it had arrived and that they would inspect the phone within 10 business days of delivery. 11 business days go by and I don't hear anything so I reach out again. They respond that they need my IMEI number because they can't find my phone. After providing, they said they found it and will have it inspected right away. Another 2 days go by and I don't hear anything. I reach out again and am told someone will reach out with my estimate. I then receive an email that my phone has heavy scratching on the screen and they are reducing the offer to $455 ($300 less than original quote). They provided no pictures of the scratching in their first email. I respond back with pictures of the phone clearly showing that no scratches were present the day the phone was sent out. I tell them to send me my phone back. Another 2 days goes by and someone from another company, GadgetGone, responds back and now offers $520. In this email they do provide pictures of the phone. They claim they did not scratch my phone purposely to reduce the payout. I request my phone back.

I believe that both Buyback Boss and GadgetGone are quoting high payouts but as soon as you send it to them, they offer significantly lower payouts. Additionally, since phone value is highest right before or after a new iPhone has been released their slow response times and losing my device reduced its value. I am waiting for my phone to be shipped back to me so I can inspect it and consider what action to take next. Luckily I documented my phone's condition with a lot of pictures before sending it to them.

Date of experience: October 31, 2023
Missouri
1 review
1 helpful vote
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Nothing but a headache
October 29, 2023

I was offered $139 for my iPhone SE and when they got it they told me it would be 5 to 7 days before they even got to it to check it out because they were behind because they were getting 600 phones a day. The website said I would receive my money within five business days. They offered me $80 because they said there was scratches on my phone which I have pictures of that. There was none when I sent it off. After several days of going back-and-forth they finally came up to $140. It took three more days for them to process my payment. Processing my payment through another company took another two days so all in all it took almost 2 1/2 to 3 weeks for me to get my payment. This place did not do anything they claim online, and it took forever for me to get my money I would never ever use them again.

Date of experience: October 22, 2023
South Carolina
1 review
3 helpful votes
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Fraud
October 16, 2023

Buybackboss can't be trusted. I sent in my iPhone 8 Plus (flawless) they sent me a picture of a scratched up phone claiming to be mine. Saying they can only offer $59.00. Stupid people, I took pictures and a video of my phone before sending it in and clearly the comparison shows it's not my phone. My screen didn't have any scratches. The picture they sent the phone had dust on it and the screen was jacked up. Don't trust this company

Date of experience: September 16, 2023
Minnesota
1 review
3 helpful votes
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Never again!
September 17, 2023

Sent a phone in like new condition. They got it and said the screen had deep scratches in it. No no no way! Only wanted to give 1/2 of what was offered. IPhone XR. I am so upset right now! I also packed it real well.

Date of experience: August 18, 2023
Jack W. — Buyback Boss Rep
over a year old

Hi Tim,

Thank you for taking the time to leave a review and I'm sorry to read the feedback provided. I can assure you that our evaluations are honest and accurate. Our priority is to give the most value for your item and provide a clear process so you know what to expect. I can also assure you that we do not change or modify any customer items. That would be unethical and we do not operate that way.

In the order placement process, you choose the condition that best fits your device. You selected the "Flawless" condition for your device, when you selected the "Flawless" condition the requirements are listed for you to review. One of the requirements is for the device to be completely free of any flaws or scratching. This is because future customers looking to purchase a Flawless condition device will review their item with a keen eye to ensure they received a mint condition item. In order to maintain the integrity of our Flawless condition for all customers, the item must truly be free of any flaws. However, we did find that your device had signs of wear on the screen which we provided pictures and videos of for your review. We also offered to send your device back to you free of charge if you were not satisfied with our offer as guaranteed on our website. You had elected to have your order returned to you and we are happy to arrange for that for you.

Please feel free to contact us at [email protected] for any future orders. We would be happy to personally place your next order with you so we can ensure there are no surprises in your experience.

Thank you,
Casey at Buyback Boss

Florida
1 review
3 helpful votes
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It's a bait and switch scam. They tell you one price upfront and then you send your phone in and they say the battery is less than 80%. They will offer your phone back, but who knows what they have done to it. I have sold phones to similar companies without an issue. Stay far away from this group.

Date of experience: May 12, 2023
Jack W. — Buyback Boss Rep
over a year old

Hi Deb,

Thank you for taking the time to leave a review and I'm sorry to read the feedback provided. I can assure we are do not operate as a "bait and switch" business. It's our priority to give the most value for your item and to provide a clear process so you know what to expect. I can also assure you that we do not make any changes or modifications to any customer items. That would be unethical and we do not operate that way.

In the order placement process, you choose the condition that best fits your device. You selected the "Flawless" condition for your device, when you selected the "Flawless" condition the requirements are listed for you to review. One of the requirements is for the device to have above 80 percent in battery health with no Service alert in the Settings application. Since your device had a lower than 80 percent battery health and a Service indicator (we sent photos over of your device so you could see what we were experiencing), your item fell under the "Faulty" condition. We communicated this information to you and offered to send your item back free of charge if your did not want to proceed. You elected to sell the item at the adjusted offer.

Please feel free to contact us at [email protected] for any future orders. We would be happy to personally place your next order with you so we can ensure there are no surprises in your experience.

Thank you,
Brittany at Buyback Boss

Wisconsin
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Smooth and Easy
April 22, 2023

Selling my used phone to Buyback Boss was a hassle-free process. As soon as I signed up for the service, a representative from Buyback Boss reached out to me via email, offering assistance if needed. However, I found the process to be quite straightforward and did not require any help. The pricing offered by Buyback Boss was very competitive, and I received a good price for my phone. I highly recommend Buyback Boss for their smooth and easy trade-in process, competitive pricing, and helpful customer service.

Date of experience: April 21, 2023
Arkansas
1 review
2 helpful votes
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Complete scam!
May 10, 2023

Iphone X Like new condition. No scratches. They quote me $165. After 2 weeks i get an email telling me the battery is poor, and they offer me $45. This place is a scam!

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Date of experience: April 10, 2023
Jack W. — Buyback Boss Rep
over a year old

Hi Wade,

We received your feedback and had the chance to review your order. It looks like the device we purchased had a battery quality that didn't meet the "Flawless" condition requirements (in good standing and quality rating above 80% in Settings app). I do see we were able to discuss the details of the order and come to a satisfactory solution. I hope we were able to ease any concerns regarding your order and that you'll have the confidence to use us again in the future.

If you have any questions at all, please feel free send a response to my email or reach out to [email protected].

Thank you,
Brittany at Buyback Boss

Illinois
1 review
2 helpful votes
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I had an iPhone X that I decided to sell with BuyBackBoss. They quoted me $164 based on the age and condition of the phone. When they received the phone, they told me the battery was older than expected and the offer turned out to be $40 to buy the phone. I asked for the phone to be returned since many other services were offering at least $140. The offer went up to $50 when I first asked for the phone to be returned. I said no again, and this time told them it was because I knew I could sell it for more Miraculously, the offer went up to $140, which I did ultimately accept.

I can't help but think this was a bit of a deceptive play on their part. If someone didn't know any better, they may have accepted the price of $40. I will not use them again.

Date of experience: February 2, 2023
Jack W. — Buyback Boss Rep
over a year old

Hi Michael,

Thanks for your review and sorry to hear you were not satisfied with your order. I can assure you we do not operate with a deceptive mindset.

I reviewed the details of your order and can confirm we tried to make the experience as positive as possible. Your original order stated we would receive a device in "Good" condition. This condition requires the device to have a battery with a battery quality above 80% or higher. The battery quality results were lower than 80%. This caused your device to fall under our "Faulty" condition and was the result of your price decrease. We made you an additional offer to pass you any costs we would have incurred if we had sent the order back and ultimately we accepted a price match for your order.

If you decide to try us out again, please feel free to email me directly for any help at [email protected]. Looking forward to any help I can lend.

Thank you,
Brittany at Buyback Boss

New York
1 review
2 helpful votes
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Scam!
March 4, 2023

I sent in my phone based on the original offer. They then "inspected" my phone and told me it was worth a third of the price. I had them send it back and it came back without the SIM card. They stole the SIM card! There is no way to contact them. Only an email address.

Date of experience: February 1, 2023
Jack W. — Buyback Boss Rep
over a year old

Hi Jerret,

I assure you we are not a scam and did not steal a SIM card from you. Listed in our FAQ page is a question regarding what happens to accessories and any items sent with an order. The answer listed is that they will be recycled and under no circumstance will they be returned (as we have recycled them). SIM cards are luckily free from your carrier should you need one.

We can be reached at [email protected] and are open Monday through Friday 9am-5pm Pacific time. During our business hours, you will receive a timely response.

Thank you!
Brittany at Buyback Boss

Tennessee
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Great job
January 29, 2023

This transaction went pretty good great communication great people will definitely deal with again keep up the good work

Date of experience: December 30, 2022
California
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Perfect first transaction
December 6, 2022

They offered high trade-in value for my old iPhone and paid promptly. Would definitely do business with them again!

Date of experience: December 6, 2022
Pennsylvania
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Great Service, Easy Transaction
November 27, 2022

True to word, fast deposit into my PayPal and wonderful communication from staff. Very trustworthy and professional. I will spread the word and continue to use this company.

Date of experience: November 27, 2022
Colorado
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Great Experience!
November 27, 2022

I found the entire process of sending in my iPhone and getting a response very easy and quick! I will definitely use Buyback Boss again in the future!

Date of experience: November 27, 2022
Minnesota
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Legitimate Business
November 27, 2022

They do what their website says. They responded to my inquires in a reasonable amount of time. They paid me promptly after my phone was inspected. Will use them again

Date of experience: November 26, 2022
Illinois
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Great Service!
November 27, 2022

Extremely helpful support team that responds immediately to questions. Good trade in value compared other places I've checked out. After three trade ins, I trust their service and will keep coming back.

Date of experience: November 26, 2022

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