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Swappa

3.8

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Swappa Reviews Summary

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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value
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shipping
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returns
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quality
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Texas
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Swappa great for purchasing phones
October 30, 2016

My experiences with Swappa have been excellent (even for a return). I couldn't ask more from such a site. Highly recommended.

Date of experience: October 27, 2016
District of Columbia
1 review
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Super phone
October 29, 2016

Have been looking for a while for a good deal on a new phone after my dog trashed my moto. Swappa kept me updated with a super selection on phones. Found a great one. Seller was fantastic. Had phone to me in under 48hrs. Sent extra goodies in pkg. Also. Thrilled with my Swappa experience.

Date of experience: October 26, 2016
Arizona
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Great marketplace
October 29, 2016

Multiple transactions with no issues thus far. Staff seems to flag the riff-raff and keeps things nice and clean.

Date of experience: October 26, 2016
Minnesota
2 reviews
0 helpful votes
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Smooth Transaction
October 29, 2016

Excellent iPhone with AppleCare purchased from responsive and responsible seller. His excellent Ebay feedback posted at Swappa meant a lot to my willingness to go ahead -- despite having no previous experience with Swappa.

Date of experience: October 26, 2016
New York
1 review
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Swappa RULES!
October 29, 2016

I found Swappa's website (https://swappa.com/) while looking for online places to buy and sell cell phones. I had a used phone (the Nexus 5) in near-mint condition that I was looking to sell, and had been searching for a Samsung Galaxy S6 64GB at a reasonable price. MISSION ACCOMPLISHED! Swappa's site made it incredibly easy to sell my used phone, and I also found the exact Galaxy S6 that I was looking for at a price under $350 from a seller with a two-week no-questions-asked return policy AND a 90-day warranty! This was a win-win all around. Swappa is very clear about their quite reasonable fee (what they get when you sell a phone on the site), and provides easy tools to help the user ship and track purchases or items sold. I have another used phone that I plan to sell on Swappa and would strongly recommend this site to anyone who's in the market to buy or sell a smartphone.

**FIVE*STARS** 8-)

Date of experience: October 26, 2016
Florida
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Twice good
October 28, 2016

Ive purchased from Swappa twice now and it's worked out great. Two great deals they do their homework to make sure it's safe. I would recommend.

Date of experience: October 25, 2016
Virginia
1 review
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Great experience!
October 28, 2016

The purchase I made of an iPhone SE was totally painless. I got a pretty good price on a mint SE and had it in my hands in 48-hours to replace the one I broke. Swappa made it really easy to find and buy my new phone.

Date of experience: October 25, 2016
Massachusetts
1 review
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I wanted to upgrade my 1 year old Motorola X, because it didn't have enough storage space for apps. I priced my phone a little above swappa's recommended price, took some pictures of it, and listed it. It had sold within a day. I was able to work with the buyer and meet in person to deliver the phone. I then found the same model on the site, in better condition, with twice the storage for $10 more than I had sold my phone for. All told, I got an additional 16 GB of storage, plus a new phone case, for $25 ($15 in fees, $10 price differential.)

Swappa's site emailed me the moment a new phone matching the specs I was looking for had been listed, and made comparison shopping between listings easy. Their graph and analysis of previously sold phones let me know what the right price was for the phone. Their fees were super reasonable for the service.

I'm very happy with Swappa, and will use them again the next time I need a new phone.

Date of experience: October 25, 2016
District of Columbia
1 review
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Swappa Great Customer Service
October 28, 2016

Swappa staff and sellers were very responsive to requests, concerns, and questions.

Date of experience: October 25, 2016
Texas
1 review
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I always come back
October 26, 2016

I prefer off contract phones. I purchased 3 phones from Swappa and overall I have been happy.

Date of experience: October 25, 2016
Israel
1 review
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Iphone buyer
October 26, 2016

Excellent shopping experience: ease of use, payment process, communication with the seller and meeting expectations.

Date of experience: October 25, 2016
New York
1 review
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Great experience!
October 26, 2016

I bought an unlocked Nexus 6P and it was an easy experience. I highly recommend this site as it is safe, secure, and easy to navigate.

Date of experience: October 25, 2016
Arizona
1 review
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I have used Swappa for three purchases and have been very happy with the service. My first purchase, an iPhone 5S, was dropped after a few months and damaged beyond easy repair so I returned to Swappa for my next iPhone 5s. Unfortunately, the second phone was not as advertised. Swappa staff responded immediately and assisted me through the return and refund process. Because of that, I was willing to try them again. The third purchase went smoothly and I am now the happy owner of a new used iPhone 5s. My only complaint is that I had to pay return shipping and the seller has not been responsive to my request for a refund of the return shipping fee. I believe Swappa should require sellers to provide prepaid return shipping labels if the product is not as advertised. Still, overall a very good experience.

Date of experience: October 24, 2016
Louisiana
2 reviews
1 helpful vote
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I switched from AT&T to Sprint and needed new phones. I ordered 3 phones within 3 days. All phones were exactly as I expected and worked great. I have no complaints and actually am very pleased with speed and follow up with the Swappa people. One of the phones the speaker volumn was extremely low. Seller offered to give a refund for work done or to ship back and he would fix. Swappa people were very quick to make sure everything was satisfactory with buyer and seller. Phone is fixed and very happy with all 3 of my purchases. So glad I found Swappa.

Date of experience: October 24, 2016
Georgia
1 review
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This site is amazing
October 25, 2016

Normally I check Craigslistor eBay and somehow found this site. And the sellers were not trying to get over on people with the prices so I gave it a try. I just got my phone today and it's exactly as stated in the description.

Date of experience: October 22, 2016
Pennsylvania
1 review
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Trusted sellers and trusted site buy with confidence

Date of experience: October 22, 2016
Minnesota
1 review
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Frustration free experience on Swappa
October 24, 2016

Buying and selling telephones on Swappa is really frustration free and takes away the stress of find Like New condition telephones locally and paying for it in person. Of course sellers loose some money in PayPal fees and Shipping but when your safety is concerned this is the best site to sell your New/Used telephones.

Date of experience: October 22, 2016
Kentucky
2 reviews
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Was difficult at all to buy my OnePlus 3, the seller kept me updated with shipping and confirmed with me when I got it. Great site, will return!

Date of experience: October 22, 2016
Pennsylvania
1 review
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Painless transaction
October 24, 2016

I love buying phones from Swappa. I have been using the site since 2013. I have never had a bad device or bad experience.

I have recommended Swappa to friends, family and coworkers.

Date of experience: October 22, 2016
New Jersey
2 reviews
0 helpful votes
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4th phone I bought from swappa.com
October 24, 2016

Great phone
10x better than buying from a store.
Then I sell the phone I am replacing.
Love swappa.com

Date of experience: October 22, 2016

From the business

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.


swappa.com
Founded in 2010
Kansas City, MO, United States
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