Back Market - United States Reviews 18,846

TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

4.5

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Review summary

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Considering 3,302 reviews, reviewers overwhelmingly had a great experience with this company, frequently praising the quality of the products received, which often look and function like new. Customers appreciate the excellent prices, making high-quality refurbished electronics accessible and affordable. The delivery service is consistently highlighted for its speed and efficiency, with many products arriving quickly and well-packaged. The user experience, from navigating the website to the seamless purchasing process, is also frequently commended by consumers. However, some customers also noted issues with products arriving locked or with unexpected defects like screen burns, short battery life, or malfunctioning components, leading to dissatisfaction and returns. A few other people also felt that some products, despite being rated in 'excellent' condition, had third-party displays or stopped working shortly after purchase.

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Price

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Everything Back Market publishes and promises is exactly as described in their site information pages. The site itself is easy to navigate and find what I was looking for. The iPhone I purchased was d... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

It was easy to purchase from Back Market and my product arrived as described. I've had my refurbished phone for less than a month so I cannot attest to its longevity but I love the eco-consciousness o... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I have bought a number of phones and tablets from Black Market. And every one of them came in perfect condition as advertised. Plus fast shipping. As long as Black Market is around, I will never buy... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

It finally came time for me to get a new(er) computer, and Back Market was one of the top sites that kept coming up in my search for a quality refurbished tech site. After going back and forth for a w... 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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Smartphone made good-as-new and with warranties. Plus hundreds of computers, PS4s, tablets, televisions, etc. 2 day delivery. Refurbished iPhone 6, refurbished Galaxy S6, etc. https://www.backmarket.com/ https://www.backmarket.com/reviews


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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Back Market Rules!

I have now used Back Market multiple times and have been impressed EVERYTIME! They are quick to respond, send updates and ship. Will continue to use them! 10/10 recommend!

18 May 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Pleasantly surprised

Pleasantly surprised - this thing runs like a dream. Was a little worried at first I saw some mixed reviews online, but had confidence with the 30 day return policy. Got mine in "excellent" condition - battery , life at 98% or something, and its smooth as can be. my my first macbook too - would absolutely recommend

2 June 2026
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Paid for a premium phone that came…

Paid for a premium phone that came arrived with less than 90% battery. Only resolution offered was to return the phone. Less than zero effort from then resolve- never again.

4 May 2026
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Reply from Back Market - United States

Hello There,

We are very sorry to hear about this issue! Can you please update your review with the order number so we can look into this for you? You can also open a claim by:
1. Logging in to your Back Market account
2. Click on "My Orders"
3. Find the order you need help with and click on the "Get help" button next to that order
4. Select the option that best describes why you're reaching out.

We typically respond within 1 business day.
Please let me know if you have any questions in the meantime.

Thank you,
Back Market Customer Care

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

perfect place to get cheaper tech

perfect place to get cheaper tech
i ordered a pair of airpods max for my wife and they are perfect!
shipping was fast the product was well packaged and its like i was expecting it.

Can definitely recommend

30 April 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great values!

Great values!! Products are always as advertised -- no phoney baloney. Billing and conditions are presented plainly - more transparent than discount Big Box stores. Honestly, I do not know how they handle problems -- I've bought several smartphones from them and NEVER had anything but a smooth experience. Go with Back Market -- Discount with Integrity! -- a voluntary, unpaid testimonial.

20 May 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Lenovo p14s

I was searching for a laptop to work with during my career change in CyberSecurity. I did research and during my research found Back Market. I was nervous at first from buying off a referbished site (having never done so before). I dont have a lot of money but needed a pretty powerful machine. I Found the laptop I wanted that had the specs I was looking for in "fair" condition. Well I pulled the trigger bought it on a Friday, on that next Monday it arrived. Pulled it out of the box (very well packaged) and looked it over very carefully. I looked perfect, especially for a 5 year old laptop. Not even a scratch on it. Charged it up and have been using it every single day for multiple hours a day. Needless to say for a laptop 5 years ago that was around $2500 and I got it for just over $600 in the condition it is in aesthetically to actual operation I could not be happier!

19 May 2026
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Back Market uses a bait-and-switch…

Back Market uses a bait-and-switch policy at checkout and other dark patterns resulting in a much higher price than the on you agreed to pay. The added costs might be legal, like local taxes, etc., but they don't give you the choice of opting out, and they don't tell you source of the added cost either before or even AFTER the purchase!
In this instance, it was for a refurbished Mac laptop.
The Bait: $836 advertised sticker price
The Switch: $919 final charged amount.
This resulted in a $83 ambush, consisting of $74.19 localized tax (legal but kept hidden) and an entirely hidden $8.81 Back Market platform fee, something that no one would know to look for or expect without an explicit warning. Is that even legal????
Policy reveals intention, and they clearly intend to use every trick to make the sale at the expense of ethics and good faith business. The aftertaste of this sale will stay in my memory for years.

Update: I just now got a reply from Back Market basically saying "we told you what the final price would be before you checked out" -- Right! And it was $83 more than the price they said it would be prior to checkout! That's a perfect example of bait and switch! Which may be legal but still manipulative and non-transparent. (Not showing the final price at all would be fraud.) My complaint is not that I shouldn't pay taxes and fees, but that they didn't list those items in the final cost. In fact they hid them even after purchase, and their reply made no attempt to claim otherwise.
In essence, their attitude seems to be "OK we tricked you, but at least we didn't commit fraud." Does that sound like a company you would trust with an expensive purchase?

30 May 2026
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Reply from Back Market - United States

Hi John, we're so sorry for any confusion with the prices and that you felt there were hidden fees for the purchase! Please note within the checkout page, the pricing summary shows the full amount with tax and fees prior to proceeding with the purchase and it is very common for electronic purchases to have tax and fees associated. If there are any incorrect charges on your account, you may certainly submit a help ticket through your Back Market account and our team can help look into it further.

Back Market Customer Care

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Back Market is my go to

I've always been a refurbished tech buyer, I usually bought factory direct. Back Market has become my go to for all my Apple purchases. Last time i used their trade in program... Perfect way to get the latest with a minimum of hassle! PLUS their prices set the mark

10 April 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Good.

great! Everything went smoothly, they kept me updated on the whereabouts of my package. As far as the quality of the package goes, 10/10. Very happy with the quality of the watch, the battery was in 100% capacity, and the screen and body were flawless.

30 May 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

This is my third time ordering from…

This is my third time ordering from Back Market. Macbook, an iPad, and now a Samsung Galaxy s24. The experience has always been seamless and the products look and function as if they are brand new. A place the order for my phone and had it in hand 15 hours later. Unbelievable customer service!

8 May 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Pleasantly surprised!!

We switched from Verizon to Mint Mobile a couple years back (which is just as good and now I pay a year what we used to pay in a month!!) the only downside is less options for replacements or upgrades.

That’s how I found Backmarket - was able to replace my son, daughter and husbands iPhone and trade in their beat up outdated phones for credit. Was hoping the “new” phones would be good for a couple years and hold up - well I am here to tell those who have any hesitation about buying refurbished items from these guys:

Yesterday my husbands new phone went swimming in the lake…overnight. We finally found it around noon today - STILL ON and fully functional. 🤯 I thought for sure it was a goner, especially being refurbished…wow! Y’all just gained a lifelong customer lol

30 May 2026
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