Australian Computer Traders Reviews 

278
TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

4.3

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Looking at 125 reviews, reviewers overwhelmingly had a great experience with this company. Customers consistently praise the quality of the products, often noting that items like laptops and computers arrive in excellent, almost new condition, exceeding expectations for refurbished goods. The pricing is frequently highlighted as a significant advantage, offering great value and affordability, making high-quality refurbished devices accessible. Reviewers also commend the fast delivery and efficient service, with many appreciating the prompt shipping, good communication, and well-packaged items. However, some customers experienced issues with incorrect or faulty chargers, and a few received products with physical defects like dents or loose components. There were also instances of devices not functioning correctly upon arrival, such as laptops not booting or having battery issues, and some reported difficulties with customer support responsiveness for these problems.

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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Great value, excellent specs and fast delivery. Would have given 5 stars but I got the wrong charger for the laptop I purchased - which set me back $$$ as I had to go and source an alternative correc... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I wanted a simple laptop with win 11 and I didnt want anything fast and fancy. I browsed the internet checking for prices and found this one - refurbished, acceptable grade, priced within my budget. B... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I purchased a laptop that didn't meet my needs, and easily returned (at no cost) and purchased another one. They were very friendly and helpful, the return process was simple and efficient. The delive... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

First class all the way. The laptop i ordered arrived as scheduled. Upon setting the laptop up i noticed that the battery wasn't holding any charge. Logged a complaint online with ease. I spoke to cus... See more

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Company details

  1. Used Computer Store

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We offer a range of refurbished products and services including everything from desktop computers, tablets, LCD monitors, laptops, tough-books, projectors, servers, other network equipment, IT accessories and much more. We are well-known for our service and recognised nationally as one of Australia’s largest and most respected suppliers of Ex-Government IT equipment and excess surplus manufacturers' stock. We supply the world's leading brands including DELL, HP, MICROSOFT, LENOVO and APPLE.


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TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Computer is as good as brand new

This is the second computer I bought from here only this time for my partner. Computer is like new and works just as good as the same laptop you get for a business which is what we wanted.

20 April 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Poor after sale support

Purchased 4 refurbished Dell Docking stations and 2 of them were DOA. Raised a Dispute in the resolution centre and 5 months later am still waiting for them to reply or even acknowledge that I have raised the dispute.

14 January 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 2 out of 5 stars

I am extremely disappointed with…

I am extremely disappointed with Australian Computer Traders. I purchased a laptop in late January 2026 for my child, and the experience has been very frustrating from the start.
Initially, the device had a power cable issue that took over a week to resolve. Within just three months, the laptop completely stopped working. The return process was unclear and difficult, requiring significant time and effort to get proper instructions. This resulted in unnecessary stress and additional costs.
What’s most concerning is the lack of accountability, as I was later asked to justify the issue rather than being supported as a customer.
Based on my experience, I would strongly advise others to be cautious when dealing with this company.

22 April 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

No after sales support

The goods sent were faulty. I have now sent several emails (none of which have been replied to) and rang them a few times. When you hit the number for “support”, it always defaults to a voicemail saying they are too busy. When I spoke to a salesperson over a month ago, they promised to find a solution and come back to me “shortly”. I have left more voicemails. Very disappointing.

18 March 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Just very happy

Had a slight problem with the built-in keyboard. Customer Service staff extremely helpful and guided my through the return process. I was slightly concerned as I needed the laptop for an overseas trip. It appears that a replacement was supplied that arrived extremely quickly. The unit itself is great (first Lenovo I've had). Very happy

10 March 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

It was a great experience to deal with…

It was a great experience to deal with Australian Computer Traders for their friendly support ,great communication ,prompt delivery and after sale support.And also a great price.Thank you and would not hesitate to purchase again from you.

30 March 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

2 laptops 1 for my son for schooling…

2 laptops 1 for my son for schooling and 1 for me for home , both laptops were supposed to be GRADE A both had several issues from battery , to software to hard drive issues usb slots not working ect sent both back several times to get the problems fixed to only receive another laptop with more issue , after being told they would be checked thoroughly by there head technician " not true after sending back both laptops several times my sons come back yet again with more issues , and they want us to send it back yet again" my advice is look else were for a laptop unless you want constant issues and headaches

7 April 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Paid, but no delivery

I ordered (N269048) and paid for a laptop bag 3 months ago. It's never arrived, and I couldn't track it even with the order number. Three emails to the company has resulted in a resounding silence. Don't buy from them.

21 January 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Disgusting lack of service

When I purchased the 2 monitors I recently purchased, the website recommended I buy HDMI cords as such I did because I need to plug them into something. When the monitors arrived they were grimy and filthy, of completely different quality to each other and neither had even 1 HDMI port, so I got different connectors and pass through cords so I could at least use them and this still doesn't work, I then contacted ACT to ask for a refund as per their policy and got no response, I then sent a follow up email and still no response, then got the email to rate my latest purchase of which I tried to give 1 star as this experience deserves however if you try and give anything below 3 stars they prompt you to contact them instead so I did this and if you can believe it still no response so I am now leaving this to warn anyone else, I have made purchases from here before and was of acceptable quality for refurbished products but even then I got a hard drive extension on a refurbished laptop and it was not partitioned properly so another waste if money.

25 February 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I was able to buy the laptop I needed…

I was able to buy the laptop I needed with no fuss.
However, when I wanted to speak with a technician the phone rang out and switched to your message bank.
The recording said your techie would call me back, but I waited all day and no one returned my call.
Same thing happened the next time I rang, so decided to purchase the laptop anyway, and worry about my issues later
Fortunately the sales person knew what I wanted to ask about and allayed my fears and doubts.

2 February 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Extremely Poor After‑Sales Service - Ignored Fault, No Resolution, Customer Left Out of Pocket

I’m leaving this review after a completely unacceptable experience with ACT regarding my Surface Book 2 — both in terms of after‑sales service and the condition of the “refurbished” device they sold me.

I reported a clear hardware fault and was issued an RMA. I paid out of pocket to return the device. ACT received it and sent it straight back on the same day without addressing the issue I logged. Their “inspection notes” were generic and didn’t reference the fan issue at all, which strongly suggests they didn’t even read the fault description.

I repeatedly asked for a return label so they could re‑inspect the device properly. Instead of acknowledging their oversight, communication suddenly stopped for three days — despite previously replying within an hour or two every time. Only after I said I would escalate did they respond, and the tone changed completely.

Rather than addressing their errors or providing the return label I requested, the representative leaned on the “if no fault is found, you will have to pay” line as a pressure tactic. It felt less like customer service and more like an attempt to discourage the customer from pursuing a legitimate issue.

On top of that, the refurbishment process itself was deeply concerning. The device I received did not resemble the “A‑grade” condition advertised:

The laptop arrived dirty, and when I asked for a cleaning kit, I was told “we don’t have cleaning kits,” which does not inspire confidence in their refurbishment standards.

The operating system was not properly installed. The device repeatedly BSOD’d when attempting to boot into Windows, and I had to reinstall the OS myself.

The battery was completely dead on arrival, indicating it wasn’t checked or charged before being boxed up.

A non‑genuine charger was included, and this charger caused significant electrical leakage, making the entire laptop tingly to the touch — a genuine safety hazard.

The device had one major dent and two minor dents, plus general wear and tear — nowhere near A‑grade.

The Surface Book 2 contains two batteries (tablet and keyboard). The tablet battery wear was exactly 20%, and the keyboard battery wear was above 20%. ACT claimed “only the tablet battery matters,” which makes no sense because both components function as a single unit. No reasonable grading system would classify this as A‑grade; it wouldn’t even qualify as B‑.

All of this was compounded by clear procedural failure. ACT did not follow several steps they claim on their own website, including proper inspection, acknowledgement of the logged fault, and maintaining transparent communication. None of the promised process was followed in practice.

In the end, I accepted the faulty item back and lost money on postage, with no resolution and no accountability from ACT. This experience shows a complete lack of care, transparency, professionalism, and adherence to their own procedures.

I’m sharing this so others know what to expect: poor communication, ignored fault details, misleading refurbishment standards, procedural failure, and a refusal to take responsibility.

6 February 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I'm very happy with my purchase

I'm very happy with my purchase and had an excellent experience with ACT. I bought a laptop from one of their physical stores, and Kaiya and Pravin were incredibly helpful. They provided great customer service and gave me honest recommendations based on what I needed from a laptop. I’ll definitely shop with them again in the future.

1 February 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

NOT RECOMMENDED

I bought a laptop that was a brick when it turned up so I gave them the benefit of the doubt and ordered a replacement through them with assurances that it would be thoroughly checked before it was posted and the 2nd laptop was also a brick. Reasonable service with processing the refund

30 January 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 4 out of 5 stars

My new think centre is now working…

My new think centre is now working fine. I was not happy having to send it back to Australian Computer Traders for repair at almost the cost of the computer. Otherwise I wear that and would recommend them.

3 November 2025
Unprompted review

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