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Great service once again. New phone arrived on day 2 and appeared in very good condition. Unfortunately have a minor tech issue with it which I’m hoping will be resolved soon - incoming calls can only... See more
Excellent service and product. Despite postal workers strike delivered in two days. Description on site classed phone as “very good”, on very close examination I couldn’t find a single blemish on it.... See more
First comment is that I’ve used the service for many years for many products and from my point of view this review is just par for the course… I’ve had my latest SmartFoneStore acquired iPhone... See more
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- Cell Phone Store
- Cell Phone Recycling and Unlocking Service
- Computer and Accessories Store
- Second Hand Store
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📲 Buy your sustainable smartphones, tabs, macs & watches with 5 ⭐ service
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3 Long Yard, WC1N 3LS, London, United Kingdom
- 02074046466
- sales@smartfonestore.com
- smartfonestore.com
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Grading has gotten less strict
I’ve been buying from smartfonestore for years now and several phones of B-C grades, but I think their grading has become less strict now. The last phone I got of grade C/“fair” was near pristine with just some scuffs around the edges, maybe one or two minor scratches on the screen and 100% battery health, and it was similar for previous phones I got of this tier. Just got another “fair” grade of an iPhone 13 pro max but it’s in significantly worse condition than I’ve seen before so it’s a bit disappointing. This phone is covered with very visible scratches all over the screen and sides, 90% battery health, and the phone wasn’t even super well cleaned as I thought the mic was faulty at first because it sounded muffled (not sure if they ever tested this?), but turns out the bottom was just blocked with dirt. Quite gross to have to clean that out. Compared to the previous phones I’ve gotten of this grade they’ve definitely gotten worse sadly, and still quite expensive but they didn’t have any higher grades of this phone for the specs I wanted so can’t really try and exchange it either. Always quick delivery though.
March 19, 2023
Reply from SmartFoneStore
Hi there,
We appreciate your honest review.
In regard to the condition, we do advertise Fair as "A fully functioning device with obvious signs of use including potentially deep scratches on the screen and possible dents and chips on the body".
So it is likely the first Fair device you received and was near perfect, was one that was graded generously.
With the fair condition devices, we would advise to expect a device with moderate scratches and signs of use around the screen and body, just to avoid being disappointed. Even when there is a likely chance of the signs of use not being that significant
With the battery health, we advertise a minimum of 85% regardless of the cosmetic condition. Most manufactures such as Apple and Samsung consider anything above 80%, optimal condition. So, just like your experience with the Fair condition, it is simply luck of draw on whether you receive 100% or not.
We will on pass your feedback on regarding the speaker holes being blocked.
Kind regards,
Benjamin
SFS
Another brilliant phone!
I’ve bought my last few phones from SmartFoneStore. Always as described, I’m really happy again with my new iPhone XR in pristine condition. Will continue to purchase from here..
March 14, 2023
Phone delivered as promised and…
Phone delivered as promised and descrition was very accurate
February 27, 2023
Great service
Phone as described - pretty much as good as new.
Considerably cheaper than buying new phone.
Arrived quickly and efficiently.
February 18, 2023
Happy with new phone
My wife and I have bought a few few phones from SmartFoneStore over the years.
My latest purchase a few days ago replaced the last one I got from them five years ago.
My wife bought one a year ago to replace her old one which she bought a few years ago.
On the one occasion we had to send one back as it wasn’t charging it was dealt with quickly and efficiently.
A very good and reliable company in my experience.
February 25, 2023
Excellent service
Excellent service, great product. Like buying brand new without the box. Delivered within 48 hours too.
March 2, 2023
Phones are never in stock and they had…
Phones are never in stock and they had mistaken the grading twice on the website when I ordered it, therefore they cancelled my order.
January 17, 2023
Reply from SmartFoneStore
Hi Halima,
We apologize for this. As we had discussed at the time, this was due to an system issue with that specific device being made available on our website when it wasn't in stock - it has since been resolved.
So, you can use the Notify Me button on the website to be notified as soon as we receive stock again.
Kind regards,
SFS
Excellent web site giving good quality…
Excellent web site giving good quality information about product making it easy to decide on choices. Ordered I-phone on 8/02/23 received it on 10/02/23
February 8, 2023
Item received as it was described and…
Item received as it was described and very fast delivery
February 1, 2023
Réponse de SmartFoneStore:
Réponse de SmartFoneStore:
Pour ceux qui ne veulent pas lire jusqu'à la fin; contrairement à ce qui est écrit je n'ai absolument reçu aucune réponse de BackMarket me proposant de me rembourser la différence.
Donc j'en conclus que c'est pour faire bonne figure sur les réseaux mais il n'y a rien au bout.
Hi Valerie,
Following your last review we had contacted BackMarket, who you ordered through and handles customer issues on our behalf. They offered you a partial refund for the difference in condition, or a complete refund.
They may have been some miscommunication here and have therefore asked BackMarket to give you a call explaining the options.
Kind regards,
SFS
January 31, 2023
Unprompted review
Reply from SmartFoneStore
Hi Valerie,
As you ordered via BackMarket they handle all customer queries and concerns, returns and refund cases, all on our behalf.
If you are having issues with communicating with them - Please contact us directly via email at sales@smartfonestore.com or call us on 02074046466 rather than leaving multiple TrustPilot reviews as the means of responding.
Kind regards,
SFS
Prompt service with regular email…
Prompt service with regular email updates on order progress and delivery
February 7, 2023
Just a good company to deal with
January 6, 2023
First place I'd go to
I've ordered from Smartfonestore a couple of times now and the phones have looked brand new and they were designated as "good" condition. This is the first company I go to if I need to look for a second hand phone.
February 7, 2023
Unprompted review
Reconditioned is the way forward ! The website is excellent and the…
The website is excellent and the product is fantastic quality , I was hesitant to buy reconditioned but was reassured by the guarantees Smartfonestore give as standard and also by their extremely positive online reviews , I highly recommend this company
Very happy customer !
February 7, 2023
Got there in the end
I tried to get the offer of a first time discount struggle with that after some emailing. Finally got it sorted. Then place the order. I was kept upto date on delivery used paypal credit which was fine. Item was delivered in time well packaged. Good condition. Would definitely buy again
February 1, 2023
Unprompted review
Reply from SmartFoneStore
Hi Shantel,
Thank you for your review.
We're glad we were able to get that code working for you.
Kind regards,
SFS
Quick and easy to order
January 24, 2023
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