Back Market - Ireland Reviews 

665
TrustScore 4 out of 5

4.2

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Considering 263 reviews, reviewers overwhelmingly had a great experience with this company. Customers consistently praise the excellent condition of products, often describing them as looking brand new, and appreciate the great value offered at reasonable prices. Many reviewers highlight the fast and efficient delivery service, with items frequently arriving ahead of schedule and customers kept well-informed. The overall service is commended for its reliability and ease of use, leading many to recommend the company for future purchases. However, some customers also noted areas for improvement. Some found the packaging poor or lacking cushioning, while others felt product descriptions sometimes didn't fully match, citing issues like incorrect keyboard layouts, lower battery performance, or poor repair quality. A few reviewers also experienced delivery delays or communication problems regarding their orders.

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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Item arrived safely. Noticed two things 1) European style power cord supplied, should have been a UK style power cord (for Ireland) 2) The keyboard on the laptop has a US English layout rather than... See more

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

The phone was as described and condition was as expected and as ordered. The packaging was poor, and as the phone was a Christmas gift I had to obtain additional packaging to make more presentable. A... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I got a refurbed Dell laptop with WIN11PRO 16GB Ram 2017 year with Intel I5vpro 8th Gen for 220€ for real . (ok its keyboard is Spanish QWERT so while all letters numbers ,space ctrl are the same... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

PURCHASED DELL OPTIPLEX 3040SFF JUST VERY RECENTLY.... ORDERED IN IRELAND AND ARRIVED WITHIN 3 DAYS... INCREDIBLE!!....SO MUST HAVE PHYSICAL SUPPORT IN IRELAND....WELL, APPARENTLY IN DUBLIN WE HAVE..... 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.ie/ https://www.backmarket.ie/reviews


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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Extremely poor handling, weeks of wasted time, failed exchange and zero accountability

I rarely write reviews, but this experience deserves to be documented.

I bought a MacBook Pro from Back Market for professional work. From the very beginning, the device arrived in a lower condition than expected, but I proceeded anyway and spent a significant amount of time installing software, configuring my work environment, and adapting the machine to my professional needs.

After just over a month, the computer developed a serious intermittent hardware failure (power issues, unable to start, random shutdowns), making it completely unreliable. This resulted in an immediate work stoppage.

What followed was a long and extremely frustrating process:

The device was returned under warranty.

I was told an “exchange device” would be sent.

Instead, the exact same physical device (same chassis, same cosmetic marks) was sent back.

The device arrived in a non-customer-ready state, booting to an “admin” login, meaning it had not even been properly reset or quality-checked.

This raised serious concerns about whether the device had been repaired at all.

Throughout the process, I spent weeks without a reliable computer, lost a large amount of time reinstalling software and rebuilding my setup, and had to repeatedly contact support to correct basic handling errors.

To make matters worse, I was initially offered a small goodwill compensation (5%), which was later withdrawn without explanation after escalation, despite no change in the facts of the case.

In the end, the only solution offered was a full refund — which I accepted — but only after significant time loss, stress, and repeated process failures.

This was not a single mistake, but a series of handling and quality-control failures, combined with inconsistent communication and a lack of accountability.

I cannot recommend Back Market for anyone who depends on their device for professional work or cannot afford prolonged downtime.

22 January 2026
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

For over a month!!! NO RESOLUTION

For over a month, since before Christmas, backmarket.ie has not been able to help a guest checkout with a return. They refuse to send me my return info over email and have made it a million percent difficult to gain guardianship over an account to access this information. Their password reset function DOES NOT WORK! I am legally within the 30 day return policy and demand a return and FULL refund of my items including shipping. I CANNOT recommend you shop here, the customer service is lousy beyond belief and pray you never forget your password, you will be locked out of your return. Don't ever check out as a guest, make an account. At this point they're just playing me and wasting my time. GO TO A DIFFERENT REFURBISHED OUTLET, NEVER BUY FROM BACKMARKET --- THEY WILL NOT HELP YOU IN IRELAND, just push you around.

14 January 2026
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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Better presentation..

The phone was as described and condition was as expected and as ordered. The packaging was poor, and as the phone was a Christmas gift I had to obtain additional packaging to make more presentable. A better box wouldn't cost a lot I'm sure...

15 December 2025
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Apple Watch SE2

The product came in two working days. The ordering and tracking process was accesible and convienent. The customer service was efficent and helpful. The product came with 100% battery health and no scratches or marks were evident. I will definitly order from here again

23 December 2025
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