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Rated 2 out of 5 stars

Quoted £50 for my J6+ they sent a pack for it. Great. Sent it away. Under the proviso that they would check and then pay. 3 weeks later. Nothing. I sent a message asking what the problem was and they... See more

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

Placed the order 23rd November, I read the other reviews and expected the phone price to be knocked down which was fine, quoted £120 for my Huawei P20 Pro, accepted the knocked down price of £80 on t... See more

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Extremely bad service I got an email saying they accepted the offer on 1st July on order number #3200920 and got a reply saying they will chase payment and still nothing in the bank 12 days later. I... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Compared to other companies, M&c gave the best price, received my prepaid label and paid royalmail for pick up as a peace of mind. The phone was received and within a few days payment was given. Recom... See more

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TrustScore 2.5 out of 5

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

FIVE STAR SERVICE

There are a lot of negative review about this Company, i sent my iPhone 11 off yesterday and they received it today. I was sceptical upon sending my phone off ... however I’m glad I took the chance. Same day pay out, emails sent throughout the day to keep me informed. Take no notice of the bad reviews. Would definitely use again.

April 21, 2021
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Reported to trading standards

My phone was stolen by this company over a month ago now. I've sent multiple emails with no reply. Have now reported the company to trading standards and suggest others who are in the same position report them too.

April 14, 2021
Rated 2 out of 5 stars

I sent my phone off had a message the…

I sent my phone off had a message the next day to say it was faulty so they knocked the price down to £50 which I was fine with but I’m still waiting for the payment to but my account I accepted your offer on Saturday I would like my money I’ve contacted you multiple times but no answer back please can you sort this now, if it’s not done by tomorrow evening at the latest I’ll go to the financial ombudsman.

April 12, 2021
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Rated 2 out of 5 stars

Haven't received payment yet.

I have sent the phone out 2 days ago and according to royal mail it arrived to their address yesterday. still haven't received any emails about the order and I haven't recieved the next day payment I was promised. I have also wrote an email to them yesterday and they still haven't responded

April 11, 2021
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Rated 3 out of 5 stars

I'm sitting on the fence here.....

I'm sitting on the fence here.

I did read the reviews prior to going with M&C.

Their offer for my phone was far higher than other companies, so I took the plunge.

Communication was rapid to start with, I received my postage pack within a couple of days.

I received emails at every stage of the process once received at M&C and, to my delight, I was told I'd receive the full quoted value within 24 hours (this was 18th March).

Unfortunately, it took 3 weeks, 2 telephone calls, and 2 emails to receive the payment from 17th March. First-world problems - maybe. The person I spoke to at M&C on 7th April was quite apologetic and promised this would be processed within 24 hours- which it was. Not quite the 'payment next day' that was promised but eventually, it was received.

I'm quite placid, so I'm not going to jump up and down ranting that 'you should avoid this company' - there's no point. I got what they said I'd get...eventually :)

April 8, 2021
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Thought this company was great

Thought this company was great, sent off my phone. Recieved a reevaluated offer I accepted this amount this was on the 31st of March 2021 I still haven’t received my payment I have contacted them numerous times with no correspondence back I will be contacting the police and reporting it as theftExtremely upset by this avoid at all costs avoid avoid avoid avoid avoid

April 6, 2021
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Reply from MCRecycle

Good evening,

We are sorry to hear about the delay in your payment.
You had accepted our offer on 1/04/2021 at 19.45.
As it was the bank holiday weekend all payments were proccessed when we opened which was 06/04/2021.

That is the only reason why your payment was delayed.

Thank you

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Totally a cowboy…

Totally a cowboy outfit...........answered the phone twice out of 8 attempts, told they'd pay, and still not had money after a week. AVOID like the plague! Would not recommend it.

April 1, 2021
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I sent my phone off no problem and then…

I sent my phone off no problem and then they emailed saying they needed a pin. It was factory reset and I even checked if you could start from new and you could. I emailed them back twice with no response and still no payment received which was over a week ago. I have tried ringing the phone number to hear that it is an incorrect number. I either want my money or my phone back!

March 30, 2021
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

WISH I READ REVIEWS FIRST.

WISH I READ REVIEWS FIRST.

got the package out no bother last week sent back within a day got first email 22nd march saying great parcel receieved, few hours later get another email all it said was pin replied to them the phone had been factory reset and did not require a pin. Got another email telling me they needed pin agin told them its factory reset there is no pin required. got third email telling me they need a pin to remove it from icloud have spoke to apple just to confirm what i already know there is no need for a pin to remove from icloud as phone can be set up as a new phone as had been factory restored and they are talking nonsense. Is their way of trying to screw me or what ? I even checked it could be set up as a new phone by putting my phone near it to see if my phone picked it up which it did. I wait with baited breath for their next email. As if they keep messing me around I will be calling the police on 101 to report the theft. only wish I had took time to check their reviews if I had I certainly would not have sent them my phone so the better return it asap or give me the cash. I will update review when I hear back with the outcome.

March 23, 2021
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Reply from MCRecycle

Hello Sean,

Thank you for taking the time to post a review, we are extremely disappointed to read your review.

Having checked your order we can see that the device has a password and our testing department asked you to provide it so that we can process the testing however you were unable to provide it and also your phone has a cracked screen. I have attached the picture of the device below.

Please find below image of the device for reference:
https://photos.app.goo.gl/trzkRjMgmAcszFce8

Please send us an email so that we can arrange a return for your device.

kind regards,

MC

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

dreadful service - do not use

awful service. iphone x sent perfect condition . never had glass changed. was locked to vodafone and can get £158 from other sellers but they offered me £120. ive got to also pay to get the device back. shocking

March 22, 2021
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Reply from MCRecycle

Good evening,
We are sorry to hear that you are not happy with our revalue offer.
The reason for the revalue of your device is not because of having a replaced screen but is because your device is locked on to the Vodafone network.

The price we offered you initially was for a unlocked device.
Depending on network we offer different prices.
Vodafone unlocking for the iPhone x series is around 69.99.

Thank you

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Says same day payment when you send…

Says same day payment when you send item they test and give you time to be payed and doesn’t happen tradeing standards need to investigate this company and have a cheek to charge you for a return

March 19, 2021
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Complete scammers

Send my S9 off with a price of £120... phone has never ever not had a cover and screen protector on it, even posted the phone with both. Got an offer of £90 because of an apparent screen scratch and dent in phone. I declined offer and had phone returned. Phone is IMMACULATE, not one mark on it. They obviously do this in the hope people just accept the offer to save hassle!!!! Conplete scam artists AVOID

March 8, 2021
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Reply from MCRecycle

Good evening,
We can see that you are disappointed with our revalue offer.
Can you please provide us a order number so we can look into this for you?

Thank you

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Helpful and reasonable price

Gave me slightly less than original online quote, but still a reasonable amount. Payment was delayed because of incorrect bank details but when I rang up they sorted it straight away.

March 8, 2021
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

AVOID AVOID AVOID!!!!!

AVOID AVOID AVOID!!!!!! Still not received money for my phone which I sent them a month ago! Despite multiple emails still no payment!!!!!

March 4, 2021
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Still haven't had my money

Sent my phone in to them had an email saying it passed the test and I would receive the money shortly, it has been 7 working days and still nothing. I've emailed twice and have tried to call 3 times but there is never an answer on the phone. I think they are ignoring all emails and calls!!!

March 4, 2021
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Avoid at ALL COSTS!!!

Instead of £210 I was offered £160. They increased to £175 or I had to pay £4 to get the phone back. Apart from one tiny mark on the screen there was nothing up with my phone! Took over a week and 3 calls and many emails to get my money. Then they had the audacity to only send £170 so I’ve had to email them again to ask why they haven’t sent the full amount!!! DO NOT USE!!

March 3, 2021
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Con artists

Absolute joke, used this provider to sell my old phone to. They were unresponsive for weeks after I sent my phone, after much chasing up they finally paid me but through PayPal which charged a fee from the agreed price. I had NOT selected PayPal as a payment option, had definitely selected BACS as the original payment option, but sadly with no proof of this had no grounds in which to contest it. Wouldn't bother using them again.

March 3, 2021
Unprompted review
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Reply from MCRecycle

Good evening,
We are sorry to hear about the issues caused.
We could only pay you with the details provided by yourself.

We would not have had your Paypal details unless you had provided them to us.

Thank you

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