Tradein Reviews 

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TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

4.6

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Review summary

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Looking at 170 reviews, reviewers overwhelmingly had a great experience with this company. Customers consistently praise the fast payments and competitive prices offered for recycling or selling old tech devices. People find the platform very easy to use, noting that sending items using free postal services makes the entire transaction exceptionally smooth. However, some reviewers were not happy with lower valuations given after items were inspected and claimed to be in worse condition. A few other people also felt frustrated when experiencing delayed payments or dealing with unhelpful support during valuation disputes. Some consumers even mentioned losing money or receiving reduced offers due to unexpected assessment issues.

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Payment

Users describe positive interactions with payment, frequently praising the fast and efficient bank transfers... See more

Service

Reviewers mention positive feedback about service, highlighting fast processing times and prompt payments... See more

Price

Customers had positive experiences with price, frequently highlighting that they received the best and most... See more

Product

Consumers find product trade-ins to be a positive and seamless experience, frequently praising the best price... See more

User experience

Reviewers highlight positive aspects of user experience, consistently praising the seamless website... See more

Reviews shaping this summary

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Well worth it! If anyone sends anything in to them and waits possibly an extra day for payment- don't panic. They appear to be extremely popular with buying second-hand tech, presumably because they o... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

This my fifth Tradein experience and yet another seamless transaction. This time I used their free postage because I was selling a watch. I have before opted to pay for Special Delivery myself, espe... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

First time user of this company. Sent my Ring Chime by Royal Mail on Saturday and payment arrived into my bank account on Tuesday late evening. Easy to follow instructions. I was initially skeptical a... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Recently used Tradein, and I couldn't be more pleased with the service! From start to finish, the process was seamless—no haggling involved and I received instant cash upon minutes after they inspe... See more


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  1. Electronics & Technology

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Looking to sell your iPhone, iPad or iPod Touch? Recycling to Trade-in couldn't be any easier. Get paid on the same day!


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4.6

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TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Think it through before you post your phone !

Think it through before you post your phone to them. Was given a price of £290 for my iphone 14pro which is in near immaculate condition. No comms after posting it to them for 3 days. Follow up with a phone call to be told it's in "poor condition" and offered £175, which is total BS ! Then I have to arrange to get it sent back to me as I'm not going to ripped by them. Total time waste and cost me £12, with all the postage costs involved. It's a business model that a lot of these companies use and they are just ripping people off as will be many who just can't be bothered with the hassle of having the phone returned.

16 June 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Outstanding Service

I’m so surprised by the service provided by this company. I send my camera over the weekend and within in 50 hours I’ve had the money hit my account. This is by far the fastest and most convenient way to trade in your goods. The price I received for my goods was 50% more than CEX too. Would recommend.

15 June 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Never Again

I really wanted to have a good experience with this company, but unfortunately, it’s been a total nightmare. I traded in my device last August, and almost a year later, still no payment

Royal Mail lost the parcel on its way to them. Because Tradein provided the prepaid shipping label and box, Royal Mail has explicitly stated (in multiple emails) that Trade In has to be the one to claim for the lost package, not me.

I’ve passed this info on to the customer service so many times, but they just keep passing the buck and telling me that I'm the one who needs to make the claim. It’s impossible to do that when Royal Mail won't let me!
So now I’m stuck in the middle with no device and no money, and customer service just feels like a brick wall. It’s been incredibly stressful and disappointing. I really wouldn't recommend using them—if anything goes wrong in the post, you're completely on your own.
Honestly, fed up with their customer service to the point i have now accepted the loss, especially since they also called me a scammer when I left a not-friendly review.

12 February 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Good trade in price offered

Good trade in price offered. Simple registering and returns process. No quibbles and paid same day. Would definitely recommend than or at least comparing with other providers.

4 June 2026
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Easy to use

Easy to use, arranged a collection all for free, got paid, All good, well done Tradein!

9 June 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great experience

Great experience, Royal Mail picked my parcel from me with the return label and made this so much easier, the process was smooth and very quick payment and it was the same amount as quoted. Very Happy.

2 June 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

DO NOT USE UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES

I sent my device to this company as part of a trade‑in agreement. They have kept my goods and refused to return them or pay me what they promised. They also ignored multiple attempts to resolve the matter.

Only after I identified the company (Gadgets Recycle LTD) and director did they respond, but they still refused to return my property or pay what is owed.

I have now submitted a Trading Standards referral and I am proceeding to serve them with court action.

Based on my experience, DO NOT USE THIS COMPANY!

Also be careful they trade under various different websites and names. Tradein.co.uk, Techmarket.co.uk to name a few.

2 April 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Really impressed

Really impressed, easy to organise the sale and arrange postage and the money in my account within 4 days of despatch, no quibbles at all.

25 May 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Couldn’t have been easier!

Couldn’t have been easier!
Simply packed two iphones in box and took it to the post office. The cashier read the QR code on the email I had received, stuck on the label and that was it! The money has just arrived in my account.
Checked with another company I have used before and they offered slightly less than Tradein

30 May 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Best trade In service I have ever used…

Best trade In service I have ever used they were super quick with the check of the device and payment it only took 24 hours all together where as with other companies it takes 5-7 working days they also offered me and Insane price of 65 GBP instead of where everywhere else offered me 45 GBP and they from my experience they always find something to mark you down for unlike these people I highly recommend to the point I have recommended to 3 family and friends.

19 May 2026
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Fantastic experience

Fantastic experience. Item was delivered 24 hours after I posted it and I got my payment at the end of the day. Couldn't ask for more. Will definitely be using again.

20 May 2026

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