FoneHub Limited Reviews 

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TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

4.3

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The fone hub exchange rutherglen, went today to buy a new cover for my phone excellent service ended up getting a new screen protector too. My touch screen wouldn’t work and no problem for the vendo... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Offer was much higher than most others. Sent special delivery. Then read reviews and was very worried. Then 3 days later money in account as request. This experience could not have gone better. I wi... See more

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I sent a pristine condition Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge and even applied a screen protector before sending it off to protect it in carriage. I then received an email telling me my phone was damaged beyond... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I am usually a little sceptical of companies like this, I tend to worry about scams etc.. When I first sent the phone & saw it had been delivered the next day, they didn't update my account straight a... See more

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  1. Cell Phone Recycling and Unlocking Service

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Fonehub - the most reliable mobile phone recycling company. Sell your old and used mobile phone for cash. Trade in your old and used mobile phone online.


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TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I got highest price

When I decided to sell my old phone after buying a new, I google and found some websites to sell it. After visitng some websites i found the fonehub are paying the higest price. i placed the order on friday and sent it on saturday. On tuesday I got an email form fonehub for payment transferd. Thanks to fonehub a fast service.

March 21, 2017
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

great service

Adrian has always been helpful, receptive and brilliant results. Wouldn't hesitate to recommend him. Top guy!

March 9, 2017
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

TOP QUOTE.

Had a clear out sold them a few old Samsungs with broken glass. Got more than I was expecting thanks.

March 8, 2017
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Rated 3 out of 5 stars

Average is best i can say

Price they offered for my broken phone was best around I can't knock that, but trying to get payment from them is awful. They state "2-3 working days form receipt of phone".....mine was nearly 2 weeks from receipt of phone.

On a positive note, I did get the odd email telling me my payment would be processed soon...........hmmmmm ok.

March 8, 2017
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Speedy Service

Guys this is the fastest site I have ever sold.
I sold my mums Iphone 6 and received my cheque in a exactly 3days; unbelievable.
I posted it for next day delivery on Monday and received the cheque on Thursday.
Because my family are found of Iphone, every year we sell our old phone
to sellmymobile, webuyanyphone,musicmagpie etc. To me Fonehub is the best; 3days unbelievable!!!

March 7, 2017
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Don't be lured by high valuations that ultimately will not be honoured

This was my original review which I posted on 26/02/17. I was basically told by Fonehub that they wouldn't pay me until I removed my negative feedback, which of course I did. However I have now been paid so I'm putting it back on...

'I was offered £210 for my iPhone 6 by Fone Hub. The phone was in perfect condition and didn't have a single scratch anywhere on it. I sent the phone to Fone Hub in its original box with the charger, instructions and unused headphones. The phone was valued at £195 after being tested by Fone Hub. They have not given me a reason as the why the valuation was £15 lower than the original valuation, despite asking on 5 separate occasions. My question is being ignored because there isn't a reason as to why the valuation has decreased, because the phone was in perfect condition. If they have decreased the valuation of my phone they will decrease the valuation of any / every phone because there was absolutely no reason  to decrease the valuation of mine. I accepted the offer because by the time postage is paid (from Fonehub, to new phone recycler) there is little value in going elsewhere. However, if I was offered £195 at the beginning I would have not have used Fonehub. The reviews of this company are horrific and I can see why. Unfortunately I didn't read the reviews until I ran into problems. Don't be sucked in by high valuations. Accept a slightly lower valuation from a reputable company because Fonehub will not pay you what they quote. Avoid.'

Please do not bother calling me to ask me to remove this feedback, it is completely true. I have recycled many phones in the past and this is the first time I have not been paid what I was quoted. Coincidentally it is the first time I've used Fonehub too. Fonehub did eventually tell me there was a feint mark on the phone which is why the valuation was reduced, which is a lie as the phone was like brand new. They also took around 10 days to pay me. The only way this feedback will be removed is if you pay me the rest of the money you owe me. Don't ring me because I won't answer. You have my address, come to my door, make sure you've got 15 quid with you.

March 5, 2017
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Reply from FoneHub Limited

Dear customer

Yes we called you and had pleasant telephone conversation. We pointed out some area in your first review which were not true which you agreed with us. So then we asked you to remove the review. We also suggested paying you into your bank rather than a cheque as you previously wanted a cheque.

Firstly we do not demand our customer you included to remove reviews this it’s not acceptable.

Your used I phone 6 had several light scratches marks or congregating in the same area of your I phone 6 bottom edge this is the reason as explained and expected over the phone why your I phone was revised from £210 down to £195 yes £15 discounted

You was also offered a free return of your phone if you was in any way not satisfied.

Over the phone you did agreed to accept the revised offer of £195.00 and agreed to take the negative and false statement which was left on trustpilot.

You have received the highest valuations in the UK for a (used I phone 6 16GB unlocked £195)

Then shockingly you put your original review back on again after receiving your payment.

Fonehub

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

We got there in the end! A satisfactory result!

After back and forth I eventually received a sensible offer on my phone. The customer service agent I eventually spoke to was extremely professional helpful and sympathetic to the service I had received. I was paid promptly the next day into my bank account. She had great customer care skills and for that I am extremely grateful.

March 3, 2017
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Took 5 weeks and several emails to get them to pay out for a £35 phone

As above, will never use them or recommend them again. 5 weeks to be paid for such a small amount is just unacceptable. Several emails gone unanswered and nobody answering phones. Ridiculous way to run a company.

March 1, 2017
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Reply from FoneHub Limited

Dear customer

We regret your experience was not how it should have been.

We only count the time once a customer phone is received in our premises. Your version of events period taken to receive full payment does not match our records.

Yes a delay in processing was explained to you over the phone and by email.

Feel free to get in touch if you have any concerns or wish to discuss any think further.

Fonehub

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

Seem to offer best prices, but worried me a little !

On the whole, a fair experience. However, it's not cheap to send your phone to them with insurance as they suggest, or get it back if you wish to do so. Had some problems, not their fault (phone locked when should not have been). What really bothered me when querying the price, was a 'revisit' by their technicians that suddenly identified excessive scratches that were not there (i had photographic evidence) and had they been, should have been identified from the start, thus a reduced price offered. After proving point, came to a satisfactory agreement and payment made swiftly (although hard to tell, as on your bank account there is no indication from whom it came). Use this company and you will get everything swiftly, but something tells me, try somebody else first.

February 27, 2017
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Rated 3 out of 5 stars

Was ok but wont use again

I used fonehub about 4 years ago so decided to sell my phone again to them as I had a good experience last time.
I sent my phone off to them recorded delivery and after a week I still had no confirmation that they has at least received it. So I googled them to find their number to find a load of bad reviews which worried me. The girl that answered seemed very indifferent to my call and didn't give me a warm feeling that it was being dealt with. A few more days had passed and still nothing so I found a mobile number on trustpilot that someone had found via the google maps and had zoomed in on the shop. I urge anyone who has sent them their phone to call this number 07940 369992 as after my one phone call to the shop I couldn't ever again get anyone to answer the phone. This mobile number is someone who works at the shop and assured me that it was being processed and that the cheque I requested was fine. He seemed a bit more with it than the other person. The next day I received an email saying that their cheque system was having severe problems and could I send them my bank details?!. After reading many other people saying the same thing for the past year I smelt a rat and demanded that they send me a cheque asap otherwise I will not let it drop and will be going legal. To their credit they did respond saying that the cheques were being generated and I should receive it within 3 days. it did actually arrive after 2 days which I was surprised about given the bad reviews. I did actually get all the money so it only begs the questions that the people that had theirs reduced must have had problems with their phone.
Even though I received my money 2 weeks after posting and was offered much more money than Mazuma I still wont be using them again as its to much stress.
I suggest that if your phone is not damaged and in good working order you are far better off selling it to CEX as you can take it in and get cash there and then. CEX would have given me £50 and Mazuma only £30. Fonehub £58 surprisingly but not worth the hassle!!!

February 21, 2017
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Reply from FoneHub Limited

Dear customer

your very welcome as a loyal and returning satisfied customer good to hear from yourself.

Unfortunately the experience was slightly different you felt. Let me address your concerns

as you are aware we have no control over any postal system.
We can only update our customers once receiving phones on our premises.

I apologies you did not feel comfortable with the telephone manner.

There was sufficient communication between us phone calls & emails.

Your postal Service with personal tracking number may well have been delayed before reaching us adding on days to completed order

you received your full quoted payment in the allocated time discussed over the phone. Subsequently far more than other recycling companies extra money all ways a bonus.


FONEHUB PAY £58 😃

CEX PAY £50

MAZUMA PAY £30


Once again thanks for getting in touch

All the best

Fonehub

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

A++ company, would recommend and use them again.

I bought a smart phone from them at a much discounted price.
After 4 months it started having some intermittant problems and they replaced it without fuss.
From my experience i would definitely recommend fonehub as much as they were originally recommended to me by a friend and would use them again.
Angelo

February 19, 2017
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