Back Market - Australia Reviews 

533
TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

4.3

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Looking at 192 reviews, reviewers overwhelmingly had a great experience with this company. Customers are consistently pleased with the quality of the products, often finding them in excellent or like-new condition, even at significantly reduced prices. The delivery service is frequently highlighted as fast and efficient, with many appreciating the prompt updates and secure packaging. Reviewers also praise the excellent service and affordable prices, making it a highly recommended option for refurbished electronics. However, some customers reported receiving products that did not match the advertised condition, such as an Apple Watch described as 'Good' but appearing 'Fair' or having multiple scratches. There were also instances of defective items, including phones with major faults, screens going black, or incorrect models being delivered. A few people mentioned issues with battery health not meeting the advertised minimum capacity for premium devices, and some experienced slow customer service responses when trying to resolve these problems.

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Quality

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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Our experience was pleasant. Package delivery time was fluctuating a bit but it arrived fairly quickly. Unboxing was very nice and presenting. The device, an Apple Watch Series 9, arrived in a condit... See more

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

The product in itself in great, the phone has almost zero marks on him but the battery level is not not as high as I would have hoped (86%). The delivery was very fast but I was not very happy wi... See more

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

The watch arrived on time, for which I was grateful. It was in perfect condition and I am very happy with it, even though I’ve had it for nearly a year now. For this, they deserve five stars.... See more

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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

The phone arrived quickly and is in perfect condition. The price was good. The selling experience was not so positive- I had to send two inquiries, an email and start a chat before finally receiving t... See more


Company details

  1. Online Marketplace
  2. Cell Phone Recycling and Unlocking Service
  3. Computer and Accessories Store
  4. Electronics Store
  5. Internet Shop

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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. https://backmarket.com.au https://www.backmarket.com.au/reviews


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4.3

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TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

My go to place for devices

Made a few purchases from Back Market and am happy with the quality. condition and battery life with both the iphone 14 pro max and the ipad pod 11" gen3. also great delivery times.

February 3, 2026
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

No Hassles

No Hassles. Easy guidelines to order and pay, parcel was well packaged and phone and colour as illustrated. Very pleased.

December 27, 2025
Rated 3 out of 5 stars

Wrong Condition

Wrong Condition
I had ordered a iPhone 16 Pro in excellent condition yet the one I had received was in the "good" condition. Luckily it was only on the screen and I have received some money back.

January 12, 2026
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Reply from Back Market - Australia

Hi Axel,

Thanks for your feedback, and I'm glad we could sort this out for you quickly with a partial refund.

We take our condition grading seriously, and I'm sorry the screen didn't meet the excellent standard you ordered. Our team is always here to make things right when issues like this arise, and I'm pleased we could find a solution that worked for you.

If you ever need anything else, don't hesitate to reach out at help.backmarket.com.au.

Cheers,
Back Market Australia Customer Care

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

All positives, 10/10 with my experience

All positives, great communication from the seller throughout the process. Really happy with the quality of the watch I received for the price! Saved money and received an excellent product, working fantastically so far!

January 13, 2026
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Avoid

I purchased a second-hand iPhone 14 Pro in March 2025 and paid over $1,000 for the 'Excellent' quality option which ensured the best possible, like-new standard of product. The first handset I got died on the day I set it up, which should have been my first warning sign. However, as I was keen to give the benefit of the doubt due to wanting to support more sustainable avenues of purchasing technology, I returned the faulty device and very quickly a replacement was sent. I couldn't fault the company service here. The phone worked perfectly for a few months, however around July time the charging port stopped working completely even with multiple charging wires and attempts to clean it. I therefore had to buy a wireless charger and a portable wireless charger as the device was losing charge very quickly however financially I wasn't in a position to send my phone back or get it fixed (either with Backmarket or elsewhere). Since then, despite no change to usage (and working hospitality full-time meaning the majority of the day I am not even using my phone) the battery health has been showing as significantly deteriorated (less than 60%), I frequently get messages advising a non-standard part has been used, and the device is frequently becoming hot, shutting down, and refusing to charge or not holding charge. This is unacceptable considering I paid extra for the device to be in 'excellent' condition and it has obviously been repaired badly using substandard parts (the camera has clearly also been replaced as it is off-centre and I have to use the spirit level feature on the camera to ensure pictures are centered properly). When contacted in January 2026 as the device is now becoming near-unusable Backmarket advised that my only option was to send the device to them to repair or replace. I understand they need to investigate the complaint made and appreciate the offer, however it isn't feasible and is extremely inconvenient for me to have to source another phone replacement in the meantime, transfer all my data including re-setting up eSims and other fiddly settings, to that handset, then wait to see whether the device has been repaired with equally substandard parts or replaced by an equally or more inferior device. I have no confidence in the quality or longevity of the parts or labour used, and I cannot attempt to trade in, repair, or sell the device due to the evident issues with the parts and functionality. I am actually concerned that the degraded battery is a fire hazard due to how hot it gets. I am absolutely beyond unimpressed with this product which has not even lasted a year (really, I should have complained when the first issues became evident but I wanted to give benefit of the doubt as I knew second hand devices would not be perfect). I don't normally like leaving reviews and I had genuinely high hopes for this product however I am feeling so disappointed and frustrated after spending so much money for so little pay-off, when I now feel I should have just bought a brand new device from a reputable company.

January 5, 2026
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Reply from Back Market - Australia

Hi Romany,

Thanks for taking the time to share this feedback, and I'm sorry to hear about the frustration you've experienced with your device.

I can see you've been in touch with our team, and while we can't offer a refund outside the withdrawal period, we absolutely want to make this right for you. Our warranty repair or replacement option is there to ensure you get a fully functional device that meets the standard you paid for.

I completely get your concerns about being without your phone temporarily, our team is 100% committed to helping you through this and getting you sorted as quickly as possible. Please note that any third-party repairs would void your warranty coverage, so we'd love to help you directly.

Our team is ready to support you at help.backmarket.com.au whenever you're ready to move forward.

Cheers,
Back Market Australia Customer Care

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

Battery life making the refurb product less attractive?

I bought this mobile to replace my wife’s mobile which we bought as a refurb two years plus ago. It has been great. As was the refurb 6 we bought 2-3 years before that. The iPhone 8 we received had 88% max battery capacity. We are changing because the old one is at 82%. So, should we have just bought a battery and saved $100+ as we’re charging the ‘nw’ one twice a day like the old one. My own refurb SE2020 ( Ireally liked it) lasted 17 months before the battery died and looks like I would have to buy a new battery (it came with a non branded battery and the +/- volume buttons didn’t work) just to return it to factory settings or transfer to another mobile.I don’t even make calls on mine. Makes you question buying refurb iPhone over a cheap-ish Android.

January 12, 2026
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Reply from Back Market - Australia

Hi David,

Thanks for taking the time to share your feedback about the battery capacity of the device you purchased.

All Back Market devices are sold with a minimum battery health of 80% and above, or 90% and above for Premium Grade. At 88%, the battery health should still be in good working condition and meets our quality standards. You can visit our Battery Health guide for some tips on how to extend the battery life of your device.

That being said, I understand if you are not fully satisfied with the purchase. Back Market offers a 30 day change of mind policy during which you can return the device for a full refund. If you wish to do so, simply head to help.backmarket.com.au, log in, go to My Orders and click "Get Help".

We really value your loyalty and want to keep delivering great refurbished tech for you and your family.

Cheers,
Back Market Australia Customer Care

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