Back Market - United Kingdom Reviews 

39,153
TrustScore 4 out of 5

4.2

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Looking at 11,994 reviews, reviewers had a great experience with this company. Customers are consistently delighted with the quality and condition of products, often finding them like new or better than expected for refurbished items. Many appreciate the competitive pricing, allowing significant savings. The service is frequently praised for being efficient and straightforward, with fast delivery and a user-friendly website, making the purchasing process smooth and satisfying. However, some customers noted concerns regarding packaging, with products occasionally arriving in flimsy or non-original boxes, sometimes missing accessories. A few also experienced inconsistent delivery, including delays or lost packages. Additionally, some reviewers reported product issues like devices overheating, early malfunctions, or receiving items with different regional specifications, sometimes leading to warranty claims or returns.

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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

When the package arrived, I could feel and hear the phone rattling around in its box. There was no bubble wrap present, nor was it the original box but a flimsy substitute with an internal pocket that... See more

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

A good experience with back market, Had multiple devices from these guys and every interaction has been perfect. After having an issue with a laptop I bought they were really helpful and got it refu... See more

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Second time lucky! - Product was as described, refurbished in generic packaging with generic cable as advertised. Option to spread the cost makes the cost easier to absorb on my single income. Previou... See more

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

I’m pleased with the MacBook Pro itself. It arrived in good condition and runs well. However, I ordered it expecting a UK keyboard and only later realised it has a US layout. This was frustrat... 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.co.uk/ https://www.backmarket.co.uk/reviews


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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

I’m pleased with the MacBook Pro…

I’m pleased with the MacBook Pro itself. It arrived in good condition and runs well.

However, I ordered it expecting a UK keyboard and only later realised it has a US layout. This was frustrating, particularly as finding the £ symbol was not straightforward.

I was also disappointed by the pricing. The laptop was £450 when I added it to my cart, but it increased to £469 at checkout. With £10 express delivery and a £6.49 fee, my total was £35.49 more than I had expected. Returning to the cart still showed £450, but proceeding to payment again changed the base price to £469.

I placed the order incase the price increased further and then I contacted customer service with screenshots, hoping the £19 difference could be reimbursed, but the only option offered was returning the laptop. I’m happy with the product, but the keyboard discrepancy, sudden price change, and lack of a meaningful resolution made the experience frustrating.

23 July 2026
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Rated 2 out of 5 stars

If it goes wrong....you wait.

I have had good experiences with Back Market previously, but this time, the phone was advertised as Dual Sim. It arrived as single sim, so had to be returned, a week later I had heard nothing so had to chase only to be informed that the phone was not available and a credit would be issued but will take 5 days to appear so all in all, 3 weeks without a phone, that's if everything goes to plan once the credit arrives. Be cautious if you need the phone quickly as it appears that when something goes wrong, getting it sorted is far from quick.

24 July 2026
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Very poor quality battery… I must have…

Very poor quality battery… I must have not been concentrating…I don’t even get a day out of it… not like my old phone bought from back market which I was so happy with. But I definitely will not be purchasing a second hand phone again. This one is going to be in Hampstead ponds as soon as I am able to afford a NEW phone.😒

20 July 2026
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Don’t trust their delivery

I bought a phone from them, paid for express delivery, waited in all day and it was delivered to the wrong address. They said they would investigate with the courier - tracking image shows a different door.

They then asked me to provide a picture of my passport and a utility bill - I have never been asked for this before but complied anyway. As soon as I sent my documents in, they suspended my account and now they are ignoring me.

I’ve done nothing wrong, £300 down, no device , have sent several emails and called in several times. Nightmare experience, I do not recommend.

22 July 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

What impressed me was when I had a…

What impressed me was when I had a problem with an iPhone 14 Plus I ordered (faulty NFC antenna which meant Apple Pay didn’t work) Backmarket first tried to troubleshoot (using their chat support service) and then sent a free replacement using their express replacement service within 2 days. Very happy with the support/replacement service and the phone, went for fair condition with new battery which is great value for money and now I can also trust them if something is wrong with an order.

23 July 2026
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Absolutely rubbish company

Absolutely rubbish company
Bought one phone which never got delivered as they put wrong delivery address on, 2nd phone stopped working a few hours after delivery
Will never buy from here again

23 July 2026
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Bought a Samsung ultra 20 5g on the…

Bought a Samsung ultra 20 5g on the 23rd of June as in premium condition, and with supposed Battery life for high usage, contacted them on 15th July as battery lasts around 15 hours if I'm lucky, it now 23rd July and I've had no response from them at all, I have had to look around for a company to change the battery and was advised the battery was not new in the phone, be vidulent when buying phones from this company

23 May 2026
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