Back Market - Ireland Reviews 627

TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

4.3

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Review summary

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Looking at 254 reviews, reviewers overwhelmingly had a great experience with this company. Customers frequently praise the products for their excellent condition, often appearing new despite being refurbished. Many consumers highlight the quality of items received, noting that they function perfectly and offer great value compared to new alternatives. The delivery service is consistently described as fast and efficient, with many orders arriving ahead of schedule and well-packaged. Reviewers also appreciate the competitive pricing and the overall positive service experience. However, some customers reported issues with packaging being insufficient or not presentable for gifts. A few people also experienced problems with delivery, citing delays or false delivery attempts. There were also occasional concerns about product specifications, such as incorrect keyboard layouts or phones not receiving software updates due to regional differences. A small number of reviewers received products with poor repairs or cosmetic imperfections, and some were dissatisfied with battery performance.

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Quality

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Reviews shaping this summary

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Item arrived safely. Noticed two things 1) European style power cord supplied, should have been a UK style power cord (for Ireland) 2) The keyboard on the laptop has a US English layout rather than... See more

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

The phone was as described and condition was as expected and as ordered. The packaging was poor, and as the phone was a Christmas gift I had to obtain additional packaging to make more presentable. A... See more

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

I bought a Thermomix TM6 and I’m very happy with it. The product works perfectly and looks almost like new. The only minor sign of use is some circular marks on the bottom of the mixing bowl, likely f... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

PURCHASED DELL OPTIPLEX 3040SFF JUST VERY RECENTLY.... ORDERED IN IRELAND AND ARRIVED WITHIN 3 DAYS... INCREDIBLE!!....SO MUST HAVE PHYSICAL SUPPORT IN IRELAND....WELL, APPARENTLY IN DUBLIN WE HAVE..... See more


Company details

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

Written by the company

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.ie/ https://www.backmarket.ie/reviews


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4.3

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TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Extremely poor handling, weeks of wasted time, failed exchange and zero accountability

I rarely write reviews, but this experience deserves to be documented.

I bought a MacBook Pro from Back Market for professional work. From the very beginning, the device arrived in a lower condition than expected, but I proceeded anyway and spent a significant amount of time installing software, configuring my work environment, and adapting the machine to my professional needs.

After just over a month, the computer developed a serious intermittent hardware failure (power issues, unable to start, random shutdowns), making it completely unreliable. This resulted in an immediate work stoppage.

What followed was a long and extremely frustrating process:

The device was returned under warranty.

I was told an “exchange device” would be sent.

Instead, the exact same physical device (same chassis, same cosmetic marks) was sent back.

The device arrived in a non-customer-ready state, booting to an “admin” login, meaning it had not even been properly reset or quality-checked.

This raised serious concerns about whether the device had been repaired at all.

Throughout the process, I spent weeks without a reliable computer, lost a large amount of time reinstalling software and rebuilding my setup, and had to repeatedly contact support to correct basic handling errors.

To make matters worse, I was initially offered a small goodwill compensation (5%), which was later withdrawn without explanation after escalation, despite no change in the facts of the case.

In the end, the only solution offered was a full refund — which I accepted — but only after significant time loss, stress, and repeated process failures.

This was not a single mistake, but a series of handling and quality-control failures, combined with inconsistent communication and a lack of accountability.

I cannot recommend Back Market for anyone who depends on their device for professional work or cannot afford prolonged downtime.

January 22, 2026
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

For over a month!!! NO RESOLUTION

For over a month, since before Christmas, backmarket.ie has not been able to help a guest checkout with a return. They refuse to send me my return info over email and have made it a million percent difficult to gain guardianship over an account to access this information. Their password reset function DOES NOT WORK! I am legally within the 30 day return policy and demand a return and FULL refund of my items including shipping. I CANNOT recommend you shop here, the customer service is lousy beyond belief and pray you never forget your password, you will be locked out of your return. Don't ever check out as a guest, make an account. At this point they're just playing me and wasting my time. GO TO A DIFFERENT REFURBISHED OUTLET, NEVER BUY FROM BACKMARKET --- THEY WILL NOT HELP YOU IN IRELAND, just push you around.

January 14, 2026
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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Better presentation..

The phone was as described and condition was as expected and as ordered. The packaging was poor, and as the phone was a Christmas gift I had to obtain additional packaging to make more presentable. A better box wouldn't cost a lot I'm sure...

December 15, 2025

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