Renew Electronics Reviews 647

TrustScore 2 out of 5

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Review summary

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Looking at 65 reviews, most reviewers were unhappy with their experience overall. Many customers received products in poor condition, often with significant damage, scratches, or incorrect specifications compared to what was advertised. People also reported issues with product quality, such as devices not working or having very short battery life. Reviewers frequently encountered difficulties with the refund process, experiencing significant delays, unfulfilled promises, and sometimes being offered replacements instead of refunds. The return policy was also a source of frustration, with some customers having to pay for return postage for faulty items and struggling to get their money back.

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Product

Customers consistently note negative experiences with product quality. Many reviewers report receiving items... See more

Refund

Users describe negative interactions with refund. Many customers report significant delays, with some waiting... See more

Quality

Customers had negative experiences with quality. Many reviewers report receiving products in awful condition,... See more

Order

Reviewers highlight negative aspects of order experiences. Many customers report receiving incorrect models... See more

Return policy

Consumers express significant dissatisfaction with the return policy. Many reviewers report issues with... See more

Reviews shaping this summary

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Ticket WOW00129005 Yet again another request when all details have been previously sent. As established trading companies in the UK Renew Electronics need to apply some efficiency and resp... See more

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Would rate 0 stars if I could. Watch arrived in an awful condition so I sent it back within 24 hours. Almost 4 weeks later they keep passing the buck between Wowcher and renew electronics. Clearly ba... See more

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Probably the worst company going !!! Ordered an Apple Watch now didn’t expect anything special but for £195.00 you expect it to work well it doesn’t turn on so charged it for a day and still nothing... See more

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Simialr to others, would give less if I could. Purchased reconditioned chromebook, pictured will all accessories. Chromebook was far from re-conditioned, scratched to bits, missing the stylus, claimed... See more


Company details

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All of our refurbished products have been through a rigorous testing procedure and are graded dependant upon quality. A grade stock is the best of the best operating like new without signs of use! B grade is the most popular, B grade stock will have small cosmetic marks but are a great bargain! C grade stock generally has more signs of wear however is reflected in the price. All of our stock is data wiped, factory network and un-locked meaning you can set it up as new with your current network provider!


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1.8

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TrustScore 2 out of 5

647 reviews

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

It was easy

It was easy, there was a small issue with a charger and it was replaced right away, the replacement arrived with in 3 days.

December 1, 2024
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Order

Order. Was what we asked for and delivery time was as informed by you
The product although recycled was in excellent condition.

January 9, 2025
Unprompted review
Rated 2 out of 5 stars

Wasted my time and could have ruined Xmas

I didn’t recieve the item I ordered through wowcher I contacted wowcher through WhatsApp and they connected the chat to renew electronics
We went back and forward where they checked the same tracking information over and over again which showed the item had been dispatched but never delivered so was lost in royal mails service somewhere
between 9th of December until the 23rd December they asked the same questions as if there were no notes or any communication between staff and on 23rd December when they advised they would not be able to refund or replace until they had submitted a claim with Royal Mail
I purchased this as a Christmas gift in November and they wasted December with time delaying tactics and I ended up claiming my refund via my payment method
I would not recommend

December 9, 2024
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Unhappy customer

The product you sent doesn't work properly.
I have had no confirmation of what you are doing to rectify this, other than you can't refund me

December 25, 2024
Unprompted review
Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Computer fine

Computer fine. Delivery awful. Waited in on arrival when notified. Never appeared. Computer was sent to Airdrie instead of Coatbridge. Once again never arrived when notified. Took 8 days to get it.

November 30, 2024
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Absolutely shocking

Absolutely shocking, please avoid this company at all costs. I ordered an Apple Watch which came wrong colour and very badly damaged, sent it back straight away over a month now and still no refund despite me contacting them, no number to call them. Crooks!!!!! I am also fuming with Wowcher on how they are still promoting their products.

December 2, 2024
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Absolutely fraud of a company

Absolutely fraud of a company. Had to go through my bank for them to deal with my refund as these keep fobbing me off telling me this date and this date you'll get a refund. AVOID AT ALL COSTS

January 7, 2025
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

DO NOT BUY FROM THIS SCAM WEBSITE!!

DO NOT BUY FROM THIS SCAM WEBSITE!!
Ordered an Apple Watch SE for express delivery that was due 24th December. 4th of January, they have told me it’s not in stock, I told them I wanted it cancelled and I wanted refunding. They have done everything in there power to refuse the refund. Ordered more watches & have said they will automatically get sent out as an order cancellation takes up to 7 days!!! I’ve disputed this with Clearpay as I’m on my third payment & I haven’t received anything & renewelectroinics are sending fraudulent emails out saying it’s been dispatched. BIG BIG SCAM!!

December 24, 2024
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

iPhone 4 watch

Wow,
After reading the negative comments below I didn’t hold out much hope …
My watch is like new not a mark on it, brand new strap. I have to say I’m
Very impressed, slight delay in the delivery due to NYE but customer service was brilliant . I got my watch today and so far so good ! Love it and thank you .

January 3, 2025
Unprompted review
Rated 2 out of 5 stars

Very disappointed.

Excellent packaging and postage in a timely manner. Although I am aware the item I purchased was refurbished I was not expecting the casing to have a clear break directly on the framing around the screen. I fear the integrity of the laptop is compromised. Also provided the wrong power adapter and had to purchase another. Bought as a gift for my grandson who has just started secondary school but doubt it would survive long with the above mentioned damage. Wear and tear was expected but not this! No reply from the company when emailed. Very disappointed.

September 18, 2024
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

DO NOT PURCHASE FROM THIS COMPANY

They sold me a faulty Item that lasted less than a month then they refused to replace it when they were unable to fix it and then did not give me a refund. They have no complaints procedure and when I asked them to provide me with their returns and refund policy they flat out refused.

December 30, 2024
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Really wish I could leave 0 stars

Really wish I could leave 0 stars, ordered an apple watch and paid extra for delivery stated it would be sent within a set time frame only to find when I chased it that that time frame didn't exist and should be with me within 2 weeks not good as was for a present asked to cancel only to be told no, then 5 days after placing order was told they didn't have the stock to fulfill the order and I could have an older model as a free upgrade with faster delivery and complete different colour and size or low and behold I could cancel my order which I did, now comes to getting the refund yes you can guess that isn't happening anytime soon either order originally placed on the 8th of Dec still no refund so we wait and see if and when it turns up please be very careful before buying anything off these jokers absolute joke of a company wish I'd seen these reviews from others before placing order
Quick update despite numerous communications with company and promises of a refund they have now sent me a watch which is in an absolute disgrace heavily scratched watch face the frame of the watch is missing half of its paint full of chips so now I got the fun and games of returning it and starting the hole refund process again

December 19, 2024
Unprompted review

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