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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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My experiences with Swappa have been excellent (even for a return). I couldn't ask more from such a site. Highly recommended.
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.
Multiple transactions with no issues thus far. Staff seems to flag the riff-raff and keeps things nice and clean.
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.
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-)
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.
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.
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.
Swappa staff and sellers were very responsive to requests, concerns, and questions.
I prefer off contract phones. I purchased 3 phones from Swappa and overall I have been happy.
Excellent shopping experience: ease of use, payment process, communication with the seller and meeting expectations.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Trusted sellers and trusted site buy with confidence
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.
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!
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.
Great phone
10x better than buying from a store.
Then I sell the phone I am replacing.
Love swappa.com
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.

