Back Market - United Kingdom Reviews 

39,153
TrustScore 4 out of 5

4.2

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Looking at 11,994 reviews, reviewers had a great experience with this company. Customers are consistently delighted with the quality and condition of products, often finding them like new or better than expected for refurbished items. Many appreciate the competitive pricing, allowing significant savings. The service is frequently praised for being efficient and straightforward, with fast delivery and a user-friendly website, making the purchasing process smooth and satisfying. However, some customers noted concerns regarding packaging, with products occasionally arriving in flimsy or non-original boxes, sometimes missing accessories. A few also experienced inconsistent delivery, including delays or lost packages. Additionally, some reviewers reported product issues like devices overheating, early malfunctions, or receiving items with different regional specifications, sometimes leading to warranty claims or returns.

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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

When the package arrived, I could feel and hear the phone rattling around in its box. There was no bubble wrap present, nor was it the original box but a flimsy substitute with an internal pocket that... See more

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

A good experience with back market, Had multiple devices from these guys and every interaction has been perfect. After having an issue with a laptop I bought they were really helpful and got it refu... See more

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Second time lucky! - Product was as described, refurbished in generic packaging with generic cable as advertised. Option to spread the cost makes the cost easier to absorb on my single income. Previou... See more

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

I’m pleased with the MacBook Pro itself. It arrived in good condition and runs well. However, I ordered it expecting a UK keyboard and only later realised it has a US layout. This was frustrat... See more


Company details

  1. Cell Phone Recycling and Unlocking Service
  2. Computer and Accessories Store
  3. Electronics Store
  4. Online Marketplace

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Back Market is the online refurbished marketplace that gives customers access to 1000's of the best, quality assured, smartphones, laptops, tablets, game consoles, gadgets, smart tech, appliances, and a whole lot more at massively reduced prices. All products are verified refurbished to our strictest quality standards, come with free delivery, 30-day returns, dedicated customer service and 12 months minimum warranty, ensuring you get a product that works like new but costs up to 70% less than buying new. More than this, buying refurbished creates significantly less carbon and e-waste, so it's not just money that you are saving by shopping at Back Market. We're dedicated to making shopping for the best in renewed tech, easier, cheaper, quicker, and more eco-friendly. http://backmarket.co.uk/ https://www.backmarket.co.uk/reviews


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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Forget about warranty

My iPhone 15 Pro died after just 2 weeks while I was hiking in the mountains, leaving me without GPS or any way to call for help.

I'm now on day 8 without a phone. Customer service has been useless. Every time I called, all I heard was, "We'll escalate your case." No real answers, no proactive updates, and the only email I ever received was because I insisted they send one while I was on the phone.

I repeatedly asked them to make sure my phone wasn't reset because it contained sensitive work data that hadn't synced.

Every agent promised they'd pass this on, yet every time I called back it was as if I was starting a brand new case. Nobody seemed to know what was going on, and getting a straight answer was impossible.

The repair centre simply blamed water oxidation and refused the warranty. Funny how a "professionally refurbished" iPhone with supposed IP68 water resistance couldn't even survive normal humidity during a heatwave. If the phone wasn't sealed properly during refurbishment, how is that the customers responsibility? Are you letting them know the phone does not have the same specs as an original iphone after refurbishment?

I traded in a perfectly good phone that had never failed me—even after filming underwater—to "upgrade" to this one. Instead, I got a phone that failed after two weeks, a warranty that means nothing, and a company that refuses to take responsibility.

I hope this is resolved immediately. Otherwise, I'll be pursuing every legal avenue available to hold them accountable. If you're buying from this seller because you think the warranty will protect you, think again.

14 July 2026
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Rated 3 out of 5 stars

Laptop is decent

Laptop is decent does run quite warm but no issues only problem is the charging cable does not seam to work very well does disconnect while charging but other then that laptop is working for purpose i needed it for so far i would give maybe 3 - 6 months for a proper review

20 July 2026
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Frauds

I have received laptops that they claim to be refurbished. They sent doggy DHL return labels. Used that to return the items. It said express delivery. It has been stuck there for weeks and still. After contacting them, they said they need more documentation which tracking clearly shows items has been dropped off! I will never order anything from this doggy seller.

20 July 2026
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

time wasters

time wasters, incompetent support, nonsensical policies. they were supposed to have sent packaging for a trade in a week ago, it hasn't arrived, no on answers their support tickets, and their policy is if you don't receive the packaging you have to package yourself (thus taking responsibility for convenient damage during transit). the packaging was never sent.

21 July 2026
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Sent my phone to them in immaculate…

Sent my phone to them in immaculate condition and they are trying to say it’s full of marks and scratches when I took pictures of it before I packaged it up so not happy at all and knocked £60 of my offer when I could have sold it on eBay for £300 and they now gave me £175 it’s a joke. Don’t bother using them

21 July 2026
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