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Gazelle

2.3

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Gazelle Reviews Summary

Gazelle has a rating of 2.3 stars from 1,076 reviews, indicating that most customers are generally dissatisfied with their purchases. Reviewers dissatisfied with Gazelle most frequently mention customer service, perfect condition and screen protector. Gazelle ranks 7th among Consignment sites.

service
152
value
146
shipping
139
returns
119
quality
125

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Utah
1 review
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The process was very easy and you get a quote right away. In fact, the company decided to give me a little more than the quoted amount because they deemed that the iPad was in better shape than I had said. The payment in Amazon credit is really fast and easy. The only downside is that it encourages me to spend even more on Amazon. Prepayment of shipping is great, again very easily done with the PDF that is sent upon submitting for the quote. It also makes me feel good about recycling or the resale of the equipment.

Date of experience: April 13, 2017
New York
1 review
0 helpful votes
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This is the second or third time I've used gazelle. There are NO surprises. You tell them what you have to sell, they tell you what you they will likely pay you. I have never gotten a cent less than they quoted me. The entire process is easy and fast. I mailed my phone to them on a Monday and I had a check in my hand the following Monday. Super easy. Exceedingly fair.

Date of experience: April 13, 2017
Florida
1 review
3 helpful votes
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Bought a iphone 5c for $150 for good condition... 5 days go by i received my phone as planned, comes with minor scuffs so i figured it was fine, of course it was dead so i decided to plug it in and turn it on... 4 hours go by and it only shows the dead battery sign, decided to leave it for 14 more hours and it was still dead... finally got it on by plugging it into my computer and having it restored and updated... BUT... found out that i am not able to use it without it being charged. The phone glitches all the way to 100 but the second i unplug it. It will drain to 12% and then to 1% until it shuts off a few seconds later... all within a minute of unplugging it... hoping to get money back... but not likely... a phone is something to rely on throughout the day... but I cant even trust that it'll stay on longer than 60 seconds

Date of experience: April 12, 2017
Arizona
1 review
2 helpful votes
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Used IPhone 6s plus
April 12, 2017

BUYER BEWARE! I financed 2 phones from them via affirm. One was supposed to be unlocked and the other at&t. I received the phones, the at&t phone was flawless but the 2nd phone appeared to be unlocked but after paying for service and the phone wouldn't except the SIM card. I did some investigating and found out the phone was an unlocked sprint phone (which can't be turned on under any carrier in the U.S.) I contact them they tell me they're sorry for the mistake and inconvenience and all I have to do was send the phone back for a refund. I even asked if the phone can be swapped out for a different phone, they told me they don't do exchanges they only refund the money the way it was received. I send it back, a couple of weeks have gone by I contacted them to find out when I would receive the refund they tell me that they don't give refunds on financed phones. I am currently in the process of suing them. DO NOT PURCHASE PHONES FROM THESE PEOPLE THEY ARE NOT HONEST AND DONT CHECK THESE PHONES LIKE THEY CLAIM THEY DO.

Date of experience: April 12, 2017
New York
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Easy to use, fairly priced, and simple to execute. Selling my used iPhone 5S to Gazelle was overall a great experience. I'll be back when I replace my next cell phone!

Date of experience: April 10, 2017
New Jersey
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Great experience!
April 11, 2017

Great experience!
Giselle made it easy and profitable to sell electronic products that I no longer use.

Date of experience: April 10, 2017
California
1 review
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One happy camper
April 7, 2017

Both of my transactions involving my trusty iMac and a MacBook have been stellar. It has gotten better with their nifty box as well, which made packing everything a breeze. I was happy with the trade in value as well.

Date of experience: April 6, 2017
Florida
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Quick, easy, fair
April 7, 2017

Have had multiple experiences with Gazelle over the years. Each has gone smoothly with fast completions. They are fair in their offers. Will use them again.

Date of experience: April 6, 2017
Ohio
2 reviews
4 helpful votes
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Ipad
April 6, 2017

Sent an ipad 2 in with an outter box the $#*!s said it wouldn't unlcok and sent it back without my outter box been on hold for over and hour.

Date of experience: April 6, 2017
Florida
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Gazelle offers very fair prices and the fastest and most efficient service that I've found. They provide free shipping materials if needed!

Date of experience: April 5, 2017
New Jersey
1 review
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Sent a perfect Iphone 6 to them. The offer was $118.00. They emailed and said that it would not power up and lowered the offer to $30.00. Called them and said to send it back. They then said it powered up but had blemishes and kept offer at $30.00. I sent them pics I took of phone showing no blemishes and they then said it was locked. I proved to them that it was not and then they said that they had emailed me and since I didn't respond they now owned the phone for FREE! I have all emails and suing them.

Date of experience: April 4, 2017
Texas
1 review
0 helpful votes
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The phone looks great but paid for 2 day shipping Thursday night got it Monday. Went to activate and it was locked to another carrier. Had to pay another company to unlock.

Date of experience: April 3, 2017
Japan
1 review
1 helpful vote
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I sent my iPhone 6 Plus which was on my Verizon account (and I have only ever had Verizon as my carrier) and he phone had been in a case and was flawless. No scratches, no damage and in fantastic condition. Gazelle quoted me $180 so I sent it in. They then contact me back with an email of generic reasons (generic scratches, damage, etc) why they "adjusted" my quoted price down to $130 and they specifically indicated that the phone was an AT&T phone which justified the negative adjustment and certainly baffled me. I sent in questions about my adjusted quote and received no response. I will never waste my time using Gazelle again.

Date of experience: April 3, 2017
Texas
2 reviews
1 helpful vote
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Great company
March 31, 2017

I got payment on time and fast. I will always look for doing business with Gazelle. I sold my old phone and my daughter's cracked phone and Gazelle offered a very reasonable prize for them and I took the offer because really it sound too good to be true. I love gazelle.

Date of experience: March 30, 2017
Florida
1 review
0 helpful votes
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I think Gazelle provided quick service and a fair price for my devices. I would use them again. It was easy to use the prepaid mailing containers which were sent ahead of time. Upon inspection of one device they even upped their offer and paid me more! Extreme honesty.

Date of experience: March 30, 2017
South Carolina
1 review
0 helpful votes
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I've used Gazelle for 3 devices and have felt that I am received a very fair price for them. The process is easy and shipping is included. All I had to do was pay for a safe and secure box for the devices that didn't have the original box.

Date of experience: March 29, 2017
Louisiana
1 review
0 helpful votes
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I got paid almost instantly, and they did everything they said they would do. To me, that is huge from a company that takes in old electronics (since there are so many scams).

Date of experience: March 29, 2017
District of Columbia
1 review
2 helpful votes
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I bought a used phone through this site. The battery on it is worthless, can't even hold a charge for 10 minutes if in use. I have been trying to get a return slip, and they refuse to even speak to me.

Date of experience: March 29, 2017
Georgia
1 review
0 helpful votes
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No Hassle
March 25, 2017

I have used Gazelle b4 and the experience has always been without hassle. Instructions are very simple as 1, 2, 3. My payment came as promised!

Date of experience: March 24, 2017
Illinois
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Excellent!
March 24, 2017

I was paid the original offer, unlike experiences in the past where potential buyers change their offer upon receipt of a device. Uasually they will find non- existing or fabricated flaws and offer you less. I am extremely satisfied with your service.

Date of experience: March 24, 2017