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Swappa generally enjoys a positive reputation for offering a reliable platform for buying and selling used electronics, with many users appreciating the thorough vetting of devices and the ease of transactions. However, significant concerns arise regarding customer service, particularly in response times and support during disputes, with numerous customers expressing frustration over unhelpful interactions and unresolved issues. Additionally, complaints about payment processing and discrepancies in product conditions highlight a need for improved communication and accountability. Overall, while many customers report satisfaction, the negative experiences suggest a critical need for enhanced customer support and service transparency.
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Very happy so far with my purchase, phone arrived in a fast timely manner well packaged and as described. Will to business in the future with Swappa!
Was very happy with my experience on swappa. The site was well organized, the transactions simple. Good stuff!
I really would like to thank the people who work with Swappa for their patience. They understand the business of us buyers and sellers. This is my 4th purchase a tablet and 3 phones. Thanks again Swappa I will keep on
Recommending you.
The customer service at swappa excellent. I felt very insecure when I was making the purchase. They walk me through it and provided knowledge for me to proceed forward and have an awesome smartphone. It's hard to know who to trust on the internet and swappa are in mine
Swappa provides a gret platform to find the cwll phone you are looking for. My sign up, browsing, and transaction experience was super smooth. I found the phone i needed at a great price. The seller i worked with was super on it and i got my phone in a very short amoubt of time. I would absolutely use swappa again!
I now buy at swappa for all my phones its a better deal then ebay with the included accessories and i kno that the phone is real and not a knock off. I see real pictures of the item as well which makes it beter then buying off amazon. I love this site and it has never let me down.
Hello I have used swappa.com over 30 times to check the validity of there ratings. Their slogan is no junk devices. There is no more of a false statement then that. Anyone selling on that site can claim what ever rating they want. Out of the 30 purchases 3 never showed up, 22 showed up completely over stated about quality mint=good, mint=fair in even more cases. 5-6 showed up as described but that had to do with the sellers honesty not the sites, they allow this to go on so that they get their cut of the sale and will do anything to protect that. I am just saying purchase at your own risk because when things go wrong they are of no help to the buyer and get more upset about having to refund your sale fee then the fact that you got screwed out of hundreds of dollars.
Security and regulation on Swappa is through the roof. I had bad experiences before trying to buy a used phone on eBay, and I've used Swappa twice with no issues and no anxiety about how it will turn out. I never had to wait more than a day or two once I bought my phones, and the process is monitored for everyone's protection throughout. I won't buy a used phone any other way.
Over the past two years, I have purchased phones for each member of my family. Swappa is a great deal!
This was my first transaction with Swappa and it went super smooth. Seller had good communication, answered all my questions without hesitation. I felt at ease buying a new to me phone. If I was in the market again for a new phone, I'd definitely look on Swappa
It's my #1 go to place when I need a new smartphone, smartwatch, or Chromebook... or when I'm looking to get rid of old devices. Site is well-polished and the user-base they've attracted is way better than the scammers elsewhere.
I have bought numerous and i mean numerous items on Swappa and only had one problem ever and that was the fact that the seller said something had more memory than it actually did. They check IMEI numbers of all phones listed on their site to make sure there are no activation locks, iclouds, or unpaid bills attached to the device, before allowing it to be listed. They require real photos and Paypal covers all purchases made through them. Love the site and will continue to use it.
This is my first buy from swappa, little hesitate when ordering but the transaction was good. Got my phone as described and within 4 days. Definitely I will buy from this site again if needed.
Experience is good, shipping was fast to a forwarding agent
When Ting sold out of iPhones I was scrambling for a good used phone. Swappa was recommended and my shopping experience went quickly and smoothly. The phone arrived in a few days and appears to be in perfect working condition. I will use this site again in the future.
Bought a brand new lumia 950 for super cheap. It was shipped fast and arrived sealed in box and in brand new condition. Would recommend Swappa to anyone looking for a phone.
I was very nervous about the transaction. Everything went fine. I would definitely order from Swappa again.
This was my first experience purchasing through Swappa. I saw Swappa mentioned in a forum that I frequent, wanted a specific make and model of tablet, and decided to give it a shot. Boy, am I glad I did!
At first I was a bit nervous. Would the item be as described? Would the seller be on the level? Would there be any hidden charges?
Well, everything about the purchase was, for lack of a better term, PERFECT. The seller, the item, the price, and the shipping were all top notch. I'm very pleased with the entire experience.
Great job, Swappa!
Answer: Hi Neisha. Swappa is quite safe! Please see the 500+ reviews on this site referencing the safe and pleasant buying experience that is Swappa. Please email [email protected] if you have further questions. Thanks for using Swappa!
Answer: Hi Peggy. If you receive a device that is not as advertised then you can return it for a refund. Our policy is that simple. Swappa staff works hard to prevent problems from happening, and PayPal has extensive buyer protections in case they do. Buy with confidence. Thanks for using Swappa.
Answer: Hi Alfred, Swappa requires all users to provide the ESN number for each device when creating a listing as a verification step. For more questions, please email our support team - [email protected] Thanks!
Answer: Very safe, I've bought and sold over 40 phones using Swappa and have only had one problem... When that happened both Swappa and PayPal had my back.
Answer: Yes, you should remove and keep your SIM card when you sell your used phone. SIM cards are tied to your account, so are not transferable. More information and why in our FAQ: https://swappa.com/faq/sell/sim_card_included
Answer: Because they are scammers and a holes. They can't be bothered with you. Awful site. Use eBay instead.
Answer: Swappa guarantees it which goes above and beyond paypal. They are running IMEI checks and they do a great job. It's on you when you receive your phone to go through the phone check list to make sure it's good, checking cameras, microphones wfi, bluetooth, water damage check, things like that. Its really worry free buying.
Answer: Contact Swappa support. If an item is not as described by seller, the buyer is entitle to a refund.
Answer: Most sellers don't ship to African countries. This is because they include a reasonable fee on their prices to cover for shipping in the US, I guess shipping to Africa would come at a higher cost and they seem to be avoiding that for whatever reason. However, you can research and register for a freight forwarding company and have your orders shipped to them. In turn, these companies will forward your order to you when they receive it. As I pointed out before, this is something you have to read about and carefully consider. Hope that helps.
The place to buy and sell newish tech. Safety, simplicity and staff-approved listing make Swappa the better way to buy and sell used phones, tablets, laptops, video games, home tech and more.

