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Rating Distribution

BackMarket has a 1.6 star rating from 93 reviews. Only 3% would recommend. Consumers are mostly dissatisfied, citing website problems, high price level, and frequent customer service failures; many ask for refunds.

Key Takeaways for Future Customers

  • Expect slow or unreachable customer service based on BackMarket reviews.
  • Consider potential billing or duplicate charge issues and request refunds promptly.
  • Be cautious buying insurance or subscription add-ons when ordering refurbished devices.

Negative Feedback / Risk Areas

  • Repeated customer complaints about refunds and refund delays.
  • Poor phone and chat support; website and app access problems.
  • Reports of undelivered or empty packages and unauthorized charges.

Positive Feedback

A few customers received functioning devices and one review noted helpful initial assistance before communication stopped.

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Deborah M Auq

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You don’t have customer support and sold me a broken laptop

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BackMarket - You don’t have customer support and sold me a broken laptop
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Updated by user May 27, 2026

Take immediate action against them.

Updated by user May 14, 2026

Horrendous!! First they promised to pay me for my iPhone as a trade in, but then told me that my phone is missing, so they won’t pay me unless I upload a lot of personal information!!

So I’m reporting it stolen. Then nobody and I mean nobody is available to talk to. They sold me a defective laptop, and refused to take responsibility for it.

Very dodgy people in my experience. Never again!

Original review May 11, 2026

I purchased a MacBook Pro in march. It did not download the updates, then it failed to load pages.

It wont download from iCloud either.

When I eventually get into a program, it quits suddenly. I cannot use this laptop, it is clearly defective, and I cannot get hold of you.

User's recommendation: Don’t buy from these ppl

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Berachiah A

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| map-marker Charlotte, North Carolina

Hello i ordered the package for my...

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AI Highlights
  • Package arrived empty, ruining a birthday gift; ID requests, police involvement, and wheelchair travel costs reported; seeking resolution.

Hello i ordered the package for my wifes birthday I was waiting in my house for the package all morning and when I have received it I had gave it to my wife and she opened it and nothing was inside I am very disappointed This is a really important issue I spent a lot of money on this phone for it can come today on time for my wifes birthday and I have talk to an backmarket agent about my issue she asked my for many absurd things like a picture of my personal id and government papers which I gave to solve this issue as I had no choice my then she told me to go to the police station and tell them about it which insane I should not be liable for you guys mess ups she said she already contacted the police I have my own right to chose I would look crazy if I go in there complaining that my box came in empty and also I am in wheelchair so going would be an inconvenience to me as I would have to call a ride there and back which is about $30 trip so $60 total please I just want some type of solution to help me out i am out of a phone and money you can contact me at ***

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User's recommendation: DO NOT ORDER FROM THEM AS THEY DONT ENSURE YOUR PRODUCT IF SOMETHING WERE TO HAPPEN TO IT

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Gutu ali M

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| map-marker Leeds, Leeds

I lost my phone order

I have ordered iPhone 16 pro max from the back market and I have received an empty bag inside the package, I have the evidence needed on video and order number, I will attach it below.

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Order number 400480****41

Please let me know if needed

Loss:
$823

User's recommendation: I have ordered iPhone 16 pro max from the back market and I have received an empty bag inside the package, I have the evidence needed on video and order number, I will attach it below. Gutu Ali MAHAMED Order number 400480****41 Please let me know if needed

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Daniel O Jmc

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| map-marker Hatfield, Hertfordshire

Resolved: Item not delivered to me

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AI Highlights
  • Item not delivered; tracking IV60543****GB; Royal Mail says parcel not for me and postcode mismatch; Back Market won't investigate.
BackMarket - Item not delivered to me
Updated by user Apr 08, 2026

Company fixed the issue and I have been provided with discount on future orders. Since the company tender apology and discount no issues.

Updated by user Mar 27, 2026

They were able to apologies and refunded my money full payment

Original review Mar 24, 2026

I have been mailing back market since yesterday regarding item not delivered to my door step.

On the tracking number send to me. I called royal mail and was told the parcel is not for me and also the post code is not my post code.

Having chatting with back market and they refused to look into the matter.

This is the tracking number send to me IV60543****GB

Royal mail tracked 48

Loss:
$859

Preferred solution: Full refund

User's recommendation: Back market is not trust worthy

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Ruby O Gms

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| map-marker Alkham, England

Faulty Phone & Unable to Access Support – Request for Refund or Replacement

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AI Highlights
  • Phone showed screen burn in a week and battery not recognised.
  • Support access blocked; no order appears; requesting refund or replacement.
BackMarket - Faulty Phone & Unable to Access Support – Request for Refund or Replacement
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Dear Black Market Support Team,

Im writing regarding a phone I recently purchased from you which has developed serious faults within a very short time, and I have been unable to access customer support through your usual channels.

Within the first week of use, the phone began showing screen burn issues. More recently, Ive been receiving messages stating that the battery is not recognised, which makes the device unreliable and not fit for normal use.

I have tried repeatedly to contact customer service, but Ive been unable to do so because my order is not appearing in my account.

The system instructs me to go to Orders and select Help, however there is no order visible for me to select. I have also attempted to contact you via email multiple times, using different email addresses and phone numbers, and the outcome has been the same each time.

This situation is very frustrating, as I currently have a faulty device and no accessible way to resolve the issue through your support platform.

Given that the phone developed faults so soon after purchase, I would like this matter resolved promptly.

I am requesting either:a full refund, ora replacement phone of reliable, top-quality condition.

Please advise on the next steps and how I can return the faulty device. Im happy to provide proof of purchase, device details, or any additional information you may need to locate the order.

I would appreciate a prompt response so this can be resolved as soon as possible.

Pros:
  • Phone works
Cons:
  • Non verified parts
  • Terrible customer service
  • Faulty phone

Preferred solution: Full refund

User's recommendation: Be wary buying from this seller!

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Lynne S Qdr

Same thing happened to me with a MacBook

KING G Sxj

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Scam of my ps3 ultra slim.

AI Highlights
  • Refurbished PS3 claimed cleaned; it freezes, overheats, and had dust and bacteria inside.
  • The disc lens won't read disks, and a game is stuck in the drive.
BackMarket - Scam of my ps3 ultra slim.

They said that the ultra slim ps3 that i bought was in good condition and professionally cleaned in refurbished condition, yet it was freezing, overheating and the disk lens wasnt even reading my gaming disks, and i opened it up myself and it was full of dust and bacteria everywhere, as if it hadnt been cleaned in years, and now one of my games are stuck in the disk drive, and i am very, very unhappy with all of this.

Loss:
$100

Preferred solution: Full refund

User's recommendation: Never get the ultra slim ps3 or any other consoles on here, the phones are all fine since i bought one Iphone 16 pro max myself, so yeah.

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Philemon K Edk
map-marker Barnet, Barnet

To discuss a current order

BackMarket - To discuss a current order

I selected 'EXCELLENT' condition for the iPhone 15 Plus Pink 256 GB I want to purchase, but after making payment, the phone's condition states 'FAIR.' I am not happy with this.

User's recommendation: Not applicable

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Colene Lwj
map-marker Dagenham, Barking And Dagenham

I didn't receive all my order because they sent to the wrong

AI Highlights
  • I made a passcode and postcode error that affected delivery.
  • No action was taken and I couldn't reach anyone by phone.
BackMarket - I didn't receive all my order because they sent to the wrong
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I made a mistake on my passcode and the delivery my gift in the wrong postcode and I told them I can't get they didn't do anythingFlat 3 Parkside, 72 Standstead Road, Caterham, CR3 6AB

This is my address I only made the mistake on the postcode and I'll try to call contact nobody answer me and I will deliver the two iPhone on the same address because the delivery key tablet on the address

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Amaan U Tbn

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| map-marker Northampton, West Northamptonshire

Hello ive just got the laptop, this is...

AI Highlights
  • Received a faulty MacBook Pro with wrong specs and constant crashes.
  • Requesting full refund and compensation; may pursue legal action.

Hello ive just got the laptop, this is an absolute joke. MAKE SURE YOU READ THIS BECAUSE I AM SENDING THIS TO YOUR HEAD OFFICE.

I have received the laptop and its continuing to crash, its broken! You guys have sold me a faulty laptop 2 bloody times. This is taking the *** out of me. I've waited long enough

So I ordered a macbook pro, it arrived with WRONG SPECS, you FALSLEY ADVERTISED and sent me the macbook pro i paid for however the internals are different. For this I want compensation.

I received the macbook and it was faulty constantly crashing, I even went and returned it on the same day via post. Then after it supposedly has been repaired. I have just received it back after waiting another week. And it is still broken they said it was because of an operating system! They are talking rubbish, I want you to end your business with bitz for all as this was the seller and they are selling dodgy product. I also want compensating due to being out of work with no laptop because of you guys for almost 2 WEEKS!!!

I sent the laptop back to be repaired. I was patient. Now I am not accepting this, I want a FULL REFUND of my Money and COMPENSATING.

So you either refund me and fully compensate me aswell for my loss of work and for false advertising aswell as compensating me for having to wait for a repair which was NOT carried out or else I will file a lawsuit against back market and go directly to my solicitors.

The case will be against back market for

false advertisement of product

Selling faulty products

False advertisement of shipping dates

And not doing the right due diligence on the products as a company before shipping them out to customers.

So the ball is in your court now.

I EXPECT A REPLY IMMEDIETLY AS IM OUT OF WORK BECAUSE OF YOU.

AMAAN UDDIN

Preferred solution: Full refund

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Saralee Vqx
map-marker Cranbrook, Kent

Faulty phone

BackMarket - Faulty phone

Half of my screen has gone blank and phone getting very hot. My phone was only purchased in February,

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Umar M Tfi

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| map-marker Oldham, Oldham

Screen damaged

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AI Highlights
  • Screen is scratched and coating damaged.
  • I can't speak to support; text only.
  • Response times are long; I may return.
  • Definitely not what I was expecting.
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Screen was scratched up and coating of the screen was damaged

Can't even speak to customer services. I have to text them. They take very long to respond at this point I should just return the whole thing instead of a replacement.Definitely not what I was expecting.

User's recommendation: No don't recommen

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Anpn

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Refund Approved in Writing, Then Reversed — Extremely Poor Handling

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AI Highlights
  • Bought Nov 2024; display issue under warranty, replacement Aug 2025, same defect; Jan 2026 written refund and extended warranty, later reversed.
BackMarket - Refund Approved in Writing, Then Reversed — Extremely Poor Handling
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Original review updated Jan 13, 2026

I purchased a MacBook from Back Market in November 2024. The device developed a display issue within the warranty period, and it was replaced in August 2025.

Unfortunately, the replacement device later developed the exact same display defect. When I contacted customer support again in January 2026, I was explicitly informed in writing by Back Market Customer Care that:

The replacement had been issued within three months of the original warranty expiry.

The warranty was therefore automatically extended.

I was eligible for a full refund due to repeated defects.

A return label had been requested to process the refund.

Based on this clear confirmation, I reasonably relied on their decision and purchased an alternative device. However, I was later contacted again and told that the refund had been rejected internally, that the issue was now considered outside warranty, and that only limited goodwill options were available. This directly contradicted the earlier written approval and caused unnecessary stress, inconvenience, and financial disruption.

The main issue here is not just the faulty device, but the inconsistent and unreliable customer service.

Approving a full refund in writing and then reversing that decision without justification is unacceptable and deeply disappointing.

I am still seeking resolution and have sent email to the relevant departments i.e.

legal and CX Support departments, to have the originally approved refund honored, along with appropriate compensation for the time, inconvenience, and impact caused by this handling. Based on my experience, I would strongly advise potential buyers to be cautious and to keep detailed records of all communications.

Preferred solution: Full refund

User's recommendation: Keep Details of Each and Every Communications

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Michael O Cao
map-marker Milton Keynes, Milton Keynes

About refund

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BackMarket - About refund

My order was cancelled on 3 April. I was told I would receive a refund in 5 working days. It's now 15 April, and I haven't received it.

Loss:
$616

Preferred solution: Full refund

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Margaret H Ruo

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| map-marker Irvine, North Ayrshire

Hi I bought a phone from you a Huawei...

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AI Highlights
  • Two payments were charged: £118.49 (26/5/26) and £131.49 (27/5/26).
  • Only one Huawei 30 Lite arrived.
  • The customer requests a refund for the extra charge.

Hi, I bought a phone from you, a Huawei 30 Lite. It came today.

You have taken 2 payments out of my bank, one for £118.49 on the 26/5/26 and another on the 27/5/26 for £131.49. Only one phone came, which is the only one I wanted. I don't know if there was a glitch in your system, as I seem unable to get onto your website. Can I be refunded the other money that has been taken out of my bank account?

Thank you.

[PERSON_NAME]

Loss:
$131
Pros:
  • Good phones
Cons:
  • App and getting a hold of customer service to resolve the double payment is frustrating and stressful

Preferred solution: Full refund

User's recommendation: Can't get on the app to resolve anything, spent 12hrs trying to get some form off correspondence there has been a clutch in the system and instead of paying for 1 phone they have taken for 2 phones, hopefully I get it resolved quickly, there is nothing wrong with the phone I did receive, I still can't get on their Web site 12 hrs latee

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Musbau Y

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| map-marker Takeley, England

Their solution will determine my credibility

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AI Highlights
  • I purchased an unlocked iPhone 14 Pro Max (256GB, Deep Purple) from Back Market; it turns off, shows battery unverified, and cannot be backed up.
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I am reaching out regarding an iPhone 14 Pro Max (256GB, Deep Purple, unlocked) purchased from Back Market on March 21, 2025. The merchant order reference number is 6ca4d5b7-4c1f-43b9-885e-709496d583e8 Since a week now, the device has been switching off repeatedly, displaying a battery unverified message, and cannot be backed up. These issues have significantly affected my ability to use the phone.

I kindly request your urgent assistance in resolving this matter, either through repair, replacement, or any other suitable solution.

Thank you for your prompt attention to this issue.

Best regards,

Musbau Yusuf

Preferred solution: My iphone to get sorted. Perfectly working Positive solution

User's recommendation: Until i got this sorted

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Agatha M Vsz

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| map-marker Norwich, England

Wrong tracking number

BackMarket - Wrong tracking number

Nothing has been done yet. No package, no refund.

Nothing. You guys are robbing me in daylight. I just want my refund as soon as possible.

I hope this gets solved immediately. Thank you.

Loss:
$438

Preferred solution: Full refund

User's recommendation: Don't do any purchase on this app..they are cons..

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Gori L

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| map-marker Croydon, Croydon

My order is not yet received and no tracking link as well

My order number is b7bc44e2-950*-***c-8051-dddff34d6706. I didn't receive my order yet. Can you please provide me with any link?

Loss:
$50

Preferred solution: Deliver product or service ordered

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