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TrustScore 3 out of 5

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Rated 3 out of 5 stars

In good faith I sent 2 mobile phones to them after receiving an offer price of £44 + refund of postage paid making a total of £48.10. They told me in an e mail that the phones were OK and payment woul... See more

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

The service was easy to use, i.e. registering order, instructions for posting etc. but the experience was spoiled by the automatically generated emails. This included one every day stating that they... See more

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

Terrible communication from this company, its been almost 2 months since I initially sent my old broken iphone to these guys and depicted accepting the offered price and receiving an email on 12th... See more

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

I used this company as recommended on a cashback website. Offered the best rate for my perfect condition phone yet when they received it, they took money off for scratches and dents that weren't the... See more

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  1. Cell Phone Recycling and Unlocking Service

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Phone Recyclers are UK's leading Mobile & Electronics Online Recycling website with over 4,000 products to recycle in 4 easy steps! With over 15 years experience in the recycling industry, we have extensive IT expertise and specialize in electronics gadgets recycling with a friendly and efficient service. Our team has combined knowledge of the electronics and software solution industries. Our experts are able to guide you through the process to ensure you achieve the best, most environmentally efficient recycling option for your electronics. Furthermore, our recycling scope extends to many other products including games consoles, game discs, MP3 players, cameras, tablets, computer parts, and so on. If you are upgrading, or no longer use your electronic device, contact Phone Recyclers and make money now!


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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

DO NOT USE!

DO NOT USE!

No payment, no returned phones, nothing! Not even a return e-mail or phone call (number on website wont dial) been waiting 5 months so far

May 23, 2017
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

THIEVES DO NOT USE

They promised £250 then when they had my phone offered £120.
Would not send the phone back. Sent a cheque that bounced. I got a County Court judgement against them - not bothered. I paid for bailiffs to go there - no bothered - just lied that they had ceased trading. Cost me £100 in court fees as well as my phone. SCUM.

May 5, 2017
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I sent 2 phones and no payment up to …

I sent 2 phones and no payment up to now. I regret I did not check the reviews beforehand. I should have sent to another company for a lower quote.
They are criminals and should be treated as such!

PLEASE DO NOT SEND YOUR PHONES TO THEM!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

April 21, 2017
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

DO NOT USE THESE - They will rip you off!!

"Sold" them my phone at Christmas and 4 months later no payment. I received an email saying my payment would be processed yet I'm still waiting! They either don't answer the phone or emails or they give false promises of payment. My next step is the small claims court as I'm sick of companies thinking they have the power!! Do not use them and please tell others not to use them!!

April 18, 2017
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

WARNING - DO NOT USE.

6 Months, and no payment. Its only £16.50 - just pay me please! You've had my phone (and confirmed receipt of it). I have sent numerous communications, and now find out you've been on BBC watchdog for doing this to other customers. Taking an item and not paying for it is THEFT.

April 5, 2017
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

DO NOT SEND YOUR PHONE TO THIS COMPANY!

This company stole my daughters iphone. They have not returned it nor have they paid her. They do not answer our calls and we cannot take out legal action against them until we have alternative dispute resolution in the first instance. Bit hard to mediate when they not responding. Next step is legal advice. They should not be allowed to get away with this it is a criminal offence to hold onto people's property therefore police now notified. BBC Watchdog had done a programme on them, see YouTube. DO NOT SEND YOUR PHONE TO THIS COMPANY!!

March 29, 2017
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Ignored phone calls, bouncing cheque... ITS BAD...

I can’t add any more than the 100s of 1 star reviews already say.

My experience...
Sent an phone valued at £260 in October 2016 (mint iPhone 6)
Price was halved to £130 due to a mysterious screen fault.
Re negotiated back up to £220 (the one time i managed to get through on the phone) and money was "guaranteed" to be in my account within 5 working days.
Cheque arrived end of February 2017
Check bounced.
5 emails sent and 10+ phone calls attempted..

I can only assume the company is having some serious cash flow issues and never set out intentionally to rip so many people off, but they have.

My advice, take the lower offer from a company like Mazuma. I have sold many phones with them and never had a single issue. I wish i had on this occasion and will do in the future.

March 24, 2017
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

payment rejected

I sent 2 iphones and received a cheque put it into bank last Monday and its came back rejected. They wont answer the telephone or emails. THINK A SMALL CLAIM MIGHT BE REQUIRED

March 22, 2017
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

14 months and counting no payment

Awful company. Sent phone off in Jan 2016. I was promised payment in 10 days. Received nothing. Received bounced check in October 2016. I phoned and they took my bank details for a BACs payment. No money received again. Another cheque received in Feb 2017. That bounced. Countless emails sent which they do not respond to. They should be shut down.

March 22, 2017
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Failure to deliver

I sent them my phone in January and received an e-mail on the 10th February stating my Payment of £24 would be sent in 10 days to my Bank Account.
Todate nothing, you can`t speak to them and they do not answer e-mails.

March 20, 2017
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Gangsters!

Offered me a price, then reduced it on receipt. I still accepted the offer- but 4 months on I have not received a penny. I have tried e mailing and phoning- but get no response. Just a bunch of thieves- avoid at all costs!

March 19, 2017
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Fraud

Its been over 4 months and they offered me £100 less than original for my phones however i just accepted it as i could not pay the price to have the phones returned to me. They have still not sent the money back or my phones. The customer service woman i spoke to was abusive and unprofessional.

March 14, 2017
Unprompted review
Rated 2 out of 5 stars

BE AWARE OF THE REVIEWS BEFORE USING

I used this company as recommended on a cashback website. Offered the best rate for my perfect condition phone yet when they received it, they took money off for scratches and dents that weren't there.

Do as i did, take photos of the phone before you send and wrap perfectly before you send. Then keep on top of them by calling everyday and hassling them. Got my "reduced amount" eventually but wouldn't recommend using them. Even if they offer you more money, they will take your phone and reduce how much they originally offered to pay you. I got paid, as I said, but looks like a few people haven't got what they were expecting to receive. Be aware.

March 13, 2017
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Why is this company still allowed to trade.

Similar story to many other reviews. Offer a reduced price than advertised, no payments to account, will not pick up telephone calls, or respond to emails or letters. After 5 months receive a cheque that bounces, they were subjected to a Watchdog investigation and still ripping people off. I have raise the issue with trading standards, avoid at all cost.

March 10, 2017
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Cheque bounced

They have had phone since last November. Eventually got cheque last week and it has bounced
Take note of all the 1 star reviews I agree with them
STEER CLEAR

March 9, 2017
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Liars and thieves

Do not send your phone to these thieves they will offer a very good price for your phone but when they receive it they offer you a lot less, then they don't send you your money, I am still fighting these scumbags to get my money after 4 months now I have to take them to court.

March 8, 2017
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Theives

Offered £100 online then reduced to £85 because an "as new" phone was covered in scratches. No payment, no response to emails and no one to phone (answering machine which goes on and on). Got a response after a negative review on Facebook abut nothing happened. Started sending the loads of mail using their prepaid labels and got a cheque. It bounced as soon as it came through the letter box.

March 7, 2017
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Bad Experience - Con Merchants DO NOT USE

Similar to other reviews, sent iPhone in December, offered a reduced price, I didn't accept and requested return of my phone. Still waiting therefore now filing a small claim. Do not use under any circumstances

March 4, 2017
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