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


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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 4 out of 5 stars

Delivery was earlier than expected…

Delivery was earlier than expected which was a bonus. Packaged nicely, if a little flimsily given the cost of the contents. Maybe an extra layer of protection would help?
I did have a slight problem with start up, however it was a problem of my making. I emailed the company but never received any communication back, which wzs rather disappointing. Got the problem sorted myself and one happy granddaughter. Thanks

September 5, 2024
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Always listing products that aren’t in…

Always listing products that aren’t in stock 🤦🏻‍♂️

I ordered a refurbed MacBook and after it hadn’t been delivered or even dispatched I reached out to be told we are waiting for some to come in.

How do you list products on sites that aren’t in stock, take payments for them and then tell them 7 days for a refund 😅

September 12, 2024
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Horrendous

Utterly appalling company. I bought a “refurbished” MacBook Air which arrived needing a password, which meant I could not use it and had to return it at my own expense. I then cancelled the order but they have posted another one back to me. Customer service is a waste of time and I very doubt that I will receive a refund. Do not buy from this company.

September 12, 2024
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

DO NOT USE THIS COMPANY

I purchased an Apple Watch through Wowcher which arrived in the allotted time. However on arrival the watch was scratched and damaged. It didn’t turn on and wouldn’t charge. I informed Renew Electronics I didn’t want another watch (this was a birthday present which was ruined). I returned this product to them 4 weeks ago and they still haven’t refunded me. Pretending to raise replacements even when emails specifically say no refund only. I’ve chased them again and they they said 7 days this was 12 days ago, when they continue to add 24/48 hours (which I know the refund still won’t be made). Please don’t use this company, you’ll receive faulty goods and very unlikely to get your money back. I am now taking legal action against them in order to get my money back

August 8, 2024
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Avoid at all costs

So ordered from Wowcher, cancelled within 10 minutes. Was advised I couldn't cancel which is a breach of Consumer Rights legislation. Was then advised they didn't have the item so was then allowed to cancel, which is odd? Then within 30 minutes get a dispatch notification for the item that was cancelled and that they didn't have in stock. Now I have to wait for the item to arrive, refuse it, wait for them to get it back and then wait another 7 days for them to process and a further 5 days after that so all in all if I get my money back it'll have taken close to a month!!! AVOID

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

I would leave them 0 stars but that…

I would leave them 0 stars but that isn’t possible AVOID BUYING FROM THEM

Purchased an Apple Watch via Wowcher that would come with signs or wear & tear, when I arrived it looked like it had been scraped across the floor for 3 mile!!

Now after numerous emails and sending the watch back I should have received my refund on Wednesday 28th, today they’ve told me they’ve issued a replacement and they can’t cancel so I’ve now got to wait for it to be delivered before sending it back and waiting a further 10-14 for a refund

Absolute Joke of a company

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

Terrible experience

Terrible experience, first of all I paid for express 1 day delivery. It arrived 3 days late and no refund possible. Then when it finally arrived,it didn't work. According to their answer phone message their agents are always to busy to pick up the phone. I have left 5 messages, still waiting for someone to get back to me.

August 22, 2024
Unprompted review
Rated 3 out of 5 stars

Sceptical at first

So after being sceptical after not receiving my original order and reading other reviews, there was a dispute with Royal Mail who denied they had received the goods. Renew electronics answered emails promptly and kept me updated. The laptop has arrived, as informed, today and I am in the process of setting it up. I will review again once it is up and running.

August 17, 2024
Unprompted review
Rated 3 out of 5 stars

Buyer beware

I'm a repeat buyer and the first Chromebook I bought was in great shape. This second one looked like it was run over by a lorry. The ad was misleading. All I can say is once this one packs up I won't be buying from this company again .

August 1, 2024
Unprompted review
Rated 3 out of 5 stars

Good isn’t that good

Quick postage and delivery. Watch was more scratched and dented than I thought would be reasonable. The battery life is at 72% capacity which again doesn’t last the day. The bargain wasn’t the bargain.

July 16, 2024
Unprompted review

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