Renew Electronics Reviews 

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TrustScore 1.5 out of 5

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Looking at 57 reviews, most reviewers were let down by their experience overall. Many people reported receiving products in poor condition, often damaged, dirty, or not working as expected, with common complaints about battery life. Reviewers also frequently mentioned that the items received did not match the advertised description or grade. Customers faced significant difficulties and delays in obtaining refunds, with some experiencing outright refusal or being sent unwanted replacements instead of their money back. However, some customers also noted various problems with the delivery service, such as items arriving late, a lack of tracking details, or orders not reaching their intended recipient.

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Product

Customers had negative experiences with product quality, frequently receiving items that were not as... See more

Refund

Customers consistently note negative experiences with refund, with many reporting significant delays and... See more

Quality

Reviewers mention negative feedback about quality, with many reporting products in awful condition, severely... See more

Return policy

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Delivery service

Reviewers highlight ambiguous aspects of delivery service, with many customers paying for express or next-day... See more

Reviews shaping this summary

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Probably the worst company going !!! Ordered an Apple Watch now didn’t expect anything special but for £195.00 you expect it to work well it doesn’t turn on so charged it for a day and still nothing... See more

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Simialr to others, would give less if I could. Purchased reconditioned chromebook, pictured will all accessories. Chromebook was far from re-conditioned, scratched to bits, missing the stylus, claimed... See more

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I'm giving it 1 star because I can't give minus numbers. Purchased a Grade B Apple Watch via Wowcher. What arrived looked like it matched the Grade C description and needed a Battery Service. No check... See more

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Scam artists, plain and simple. They will take your money, send you broken products, and refuse to refund over all kinds of stupid reasons. Avoid like the plague. They should not be trading. I se... See more


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All of our refurbished products have been through a rigorous testing procedure and are graded dependant upon quality. A grade stock is the best of the best operating like new without signs of use! B grade is the most popular, B grade stock will have small cosmetic marks but are a great bargain! C grade stock generally has more signs of wear however is reflected in the price. All of our stock is data wiped, factory network and un-locked meaning you can set it up as new with your current network provider!


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TrustScore 1.5 out of 5

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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Refurbished Chronebook Spin on a Wowcher…

I bought a chronebook spin on a Wowcher with this company. The only downside was I paid Express Delivery at £12.99 and it took 2 and half weeks to arrive with no refund for the additional postage cost.

Other than that, the chromebook is good condition, signs of use as would be expected from a refurbished item, but working perfectly well.

Well packed in an inflated bubble wrap within a secured box. Charger included.

Set it all up and used it a few days and all is good. I've recommended to several friends.

25 September 2024
Unprompted review
Rated 3 out of 5 stars

No instructions

After a 1 star review I was contacted by Renew Electonics with a link to provide the type of help I require and an offer of a partial refund. Still early days but there is now hope at the end of the tunnel. The original review stated 'No instructions, no details for help or assistance so I can't even attempt to use the device until I get someone with computer knowledge to set the thing up'. Nice to see they do care about the customer.

4 September 2024
Unprompted review
Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Delivery was earlier than expected…

Delivery was earlier than expected which was a bonus. Packaged nicely, if a little flimsily given the cost of the contents. Maybe an extra layer of protection would help?
I did have a slight problem with start up, however it was a problem of my making. I emailed the company but never received any communication back, which wzs rather disappointing. Got the problem sorted myself and one happy granddaughter. Thanks

5 September 2024
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Always listing products that aren’t in…

Always listing products that aren’t in stock 🤦🏻‍♂️

I ordered a refurbed MacBook and after it hadn’t been delivered or even dispatched I reached out to be told we are waiting for some to come in.

How do you list products on sites that aren’t in stock, take payments for them and then tell them 7 days for a refund 😅

12 September 2024
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Horrendous

Utterly appalling company. I bought a “refurbished” MacBook Air which arrived needing a password, which meant I could not use it and had to return it at my own expense. I then cancelled the order but they have posted another one back to me. Customer service is a waste of time and I very doubt that I will receive a refund. Do not buy from this company.

12 September 2024
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

DO NOT USE THIS COMPANY

I purchased an Apple Watch through Wowcher which arrived in the allotted time. However on arrival the watch was scratched and damaged. It didn’t turn on and wouldn’t charge. I informed Renew Electronics I didn’t want another watch (this was a birthday present which was ruined). I returned this product to them 4 weeks ago and they still haven’t refunded me. Pretending to raise replacements even when emails specifically say no refund only. I’ve chased them again and they they said 7 days this was 12 days ago, when they continue to add 24/48 hours (which I know the refund still won’t be made). Please don’t use this company, you’ll receive faulty goods and very unlikely to get your money back. I am now taking legal action against them in order to get my money back

8 August 2024
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Avoid at all costs

So ordered from Wowcher, cancelled within 10 minutes. Was advised I couldn't cancel which is a breach of Consumer Rights legislation. Was then advised they didn't have the item so was then allowed to cancel, which is odd? Then within 30 minutes get a dispatch notification for the item that was cancelled and that they didn't have in stock. Now I have to wait for the item to arrive, refuse it, wait for them to get it back and then wait another 7 days for them to process and a further 5 days after that so all in all if I get my money back it'll have taken close to a month!!! AVOID

2 September 2024
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I would leave them 0 stars but that…

I would leave them 0 stars but that isn’t possible AVOID BUYING FROM THEM

Purchased an Apple Watch via Wowcher that would come with signs or wear & tear, when I arrived it looked like it had been scraped across the floor for 3 mile!!

Now after numerous emails and sending the watch back I should have received my refund on Wednesday 28th, today they’ve told me they’ve issued a replacement and they can’t cancel so I’ve now got to wait for it to be delivered before sending it back and waiting a further 10-14 for a refund

Absolute Joke of a company

30 August 2024
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Terrible experience

Terrible experience, first of all I paid for express 1 day delivery. It arrived 3 days late and no refund possible. Then when it finally arrived,it didn't work. According to their answer phone message their agents are always to busy to pick up the phone. I have left 5 messages, still waiting for someone to get back to me.

22 August 2024
Unprompted review
Rated 3 out of 5 stars

Sceptical at first

So after being sceptical after not receiving my original order and reading other reviews, there was a dispute with Royal Mail who denied they had received the goods. Renew electronics answered emails promptly and kept me updated. The laptop has arrived, as informed, today and I am in the process of setting it up. I will review again once it is up and running.

17 August 2024
Unprompted review

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