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Overview

Cash4Calcs has a rating of 2.4 stars from 74 reviews, indicating that most customers are generally dissatisfied with their purchases. Reviewers complaining about Cash4Calcs most frequently mention better business problems. Cash4Calcs ranks 67th among Electronics Recycling sites.

  • Service
    8
  • Value
    8
  • Shipping
    8
  • Returns
    7
  • Quality
    7

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  • Theyre supposed to pay you in 24 hours, after two weeks never heard anything from them.
  • I have been waiting 2 weeks for the payment in my Paypal, and still have not received anything.
How would you rate Cash4Calcs?
Top Positive Review

“Helpful staff..”

Bunny A.
1/6/20

Sent my calculators during a holiday week, arrived their post location on a Thursday and staff personal was helpful to get my order through before the weekend to be sure I got paid in time. They shifted thru the packages to find my package just to find mine. You just have to have patience and understand sometimes they are under staff during the holidays. Thanks so much for your assistance!

Top Critical Review

“This "company" is a SCAM!”

Laura I.
7/8/21

I sent them a calculator TI-89 almost new with cover. They promised to pay $41.00. It's been more then 5 weeks ago. No one answer the phone or messages. IT IS A SCAM! The reviews saying that they pay must be a long time ago but not now. IT IS A SCAM NOW. Don't sent your calculators or even buy any from this company unless you want to lose your money.

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Thumbnail of user laurai449
1 review
0 helpful votes
July 8th, 2021

I sent them a calculator TI-89 almost new with cover. They promised to pay $41.00. It's been more then 5 weeks ago. No one answer the phone or messages. IT IS A SCAM! The reviews saying that they pay must be a long time ago but not now. IT IS A SCAM NOW. Don't sent your calculators or even buy any from this company unless you want to lose your money.

Tip for consumers:
This company IS A SCAM!

Products used:
I sold them a calculator.

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Thumbnail of user michaelf2345
1 review
0 helpful votes
February 3rd, 2021

So, the day after I wrote my sarcasm filled, scalding review of Cash4calcs, I was proven completely wrong, and this new review is to eat crow! So here goes--The next day I tried calling the toll free number and was pleasantly surprised when customer service agent answered the line {period} I explained the circumstances and also let him know about my review that I had placed the night before titled ever get the itch in the roof of your mouth that only a gun barrel can scratch {period} the customer service agent apologized and said that he would have my account paid by the end of the day {period} this was no understatement {comma} my PayPal account notified me less than half an hour later that the full amount of $54 was deposited to my account {period} So give them a chance, they are backed up with the pandemic, they've got a shortage of employees, there are things going on beyond their control they will get you paid! I do encourage you to use the toll free number, hit zero if it goes to voicemail, and then hit zero again to transfer to an operator. Hopefully you'll get through to a real person and they will take care of you--kudos to cash4calcs for making things right!
Michael W. Fletcher
*******125
Stockton, CA

Tip for consumers:
Patience, little one, Patience,!!!

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Thumbnail of user laurens649
1 review
0 helpful votes
February 28th, 2021

Sent in my used calculator and got paid on PayPal with even more money than I expected when I sent it in. Also had to email customer service for some help and they were very responsive and helpful.

Thumbnail of user mp54
1 review
7 helpful votes
December 29th, 2014

Aargh! I used this site several times in the past as they gave the best buy back price. Granted, the delay in payment is pretty bad (usually took about a month) but I always did receive payment for the grade I put on them. Also, they take TI-82s when no one else will give you jack. However, this last episode was pretty bad. I sent in two TI-83s in good condition and he graded them as poor and gave me about 1/2 of what I thought was fair. I would certainly recommend other sites if you can find a compareable price.

Thumbnail of user bettyw123
1 review
0 helpful votes
January 13th, 2019

I sent in 2 calculators in mid December. The website is easy to use and the instruction is clear. I created an account online and has been following with site for status update. It changed from received, pending to paid. I got the check today. (Jan 12). So the whole process takes about a month, there is no hassle. And it pays as it promised. I will recommend this site

Thumbnail of user glendar38
1 review
1 helpful vote
April 16th, 2019

I sent a total of 6 calculators at the beginning of March I got paid for two of them I had to on each order which is three orders the last order that I sent I didn't got paid for it the other two I'm still waiting on they don't answer the phone they don't answer the email I've tried every number I've tried to Better Business Bureau nothing is working do not use the site I counted on this money for my son's graduation they screwed me Will Change review if I get paid

Thumbnail of user alyssaf96
1 review
0 helpful votes
May 14th, 2021

After reading some of the reviews on here, I was skeptical about working with this company. I had a TI-84 Graphing Calculator with the lid and the cord (still with the tie on it, because I never used it). They gave me an immediate estimate on their website, and sent me my label. I printed my label, packaged my calculator, and dropped it off at the post office, as instructed. It took just under two weeks to receive email correspondence from them, stating they had received my calculator, and the next day received email saying that it had been inspected and processed, and I was just waiting for my payment at this point. It took 3 days for the payment to be available to me via PayPal, and I cannot tell you how completely opposite of an experience I had then expected. I was expecting to wait forever, have a headache to deal with, multiple phone calls, etc. but instead it was easy, quick, and efficient for me to sell my calculator to this cash4cals, and I would absolutely use them again, as well as recommend this company.

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Thumbnail of user dawnd167
1 review
0 helpful votes
August 9th, 2019

Do not send your calculator. You will never get your check. I have emailed and called multiple times and no response. I have written to the Better Business Bureau AND the Attorney General of New York to complain. This company is a SCAM.

Thumbnail of user ms498
1 review
1 helpful vote
February 5th, 2019

I have left several messages by phone and e mail. No one responds and I haven't received any payment. I sent the 4 calculators! Don't use this site!

Thumbnail of user johni203
1 review
0 helpful votes
July 24th, 2019

This is a scam. They suck. DO NOT send them anything. It's a total scam. Not pleased at all. Will never send anything to them again.

Thumbnail of user yof6
1 review
0 helpful votes
November 26th, 2020

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Thumbnail of user sylvias38
1 review
2 helpful votes
June 15th, 2017

I have contacted this company 3 times and finally received a reply that they just received my package. I know that's a lie because I placed a receipt notification with this package. I am now in the process of reporting this company to my local Attorney General's Office, FTC and Better Business Bureau. They can no longer continue business like this. I would have had more satisfaction just tossing my calculators then letting this company scam me. Order number *******

Thumbnail of user bunnya6
1 review
0 helpful votes
January 6th, 2020

Sent my calculators during a holiday week, arrived their post location on a Thursday and staff personal was helpful to get my order through before the weekend to be sure I got paid in time. They shifted thru the packages to find my package just to find mine. You just have to have patience and understand sometimes they are under staff during the holidays. Thanks so much for your assistance!

Thumbnail of user seans530
1 review
0 helpful votes
August 10th, 2020

Super nice and easy to communicate with. With quick payments. Any queries/questions are answered within a day and they do all they can to help you out! And it's for a cause! Super simple and insanely easy.

Thumbnail of user michealm26
1 review
0 helpful votes
June 1st, 2017

This site gives you a free shipping label for you to send in calculators. I sent in my TI-84 plus last week and just got paid today. Their site says 24 hours, but I imagine thats for paypal payments (otherwise they'd have to overnight me a check, and that probably cost more than the calculator is worth). I don't mind waiting for a check to arrive, so I have no complaints. They pay more than anyone else.

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Thumbnail of user brittneyb82
1 review
1 helpful vote
June 18th, 2019

I sent in a calculator weeks ago and have not heard from cash4cals, no response to 4+ phone calls plus numerous emails. Extremely frustrated with this scam.

Thumbnail of user paulam235
1 review
1 helpful vote
February 4th, 2019

I was quoted $49 for my graphing calculator in very good condition. What I received was $28. They claimed that my calculator was in "poor condition" but it was not. Just know that if you send your calculator here, you won't get what you are quoted. I would not use them again as they are not honest.

Thumbnail of user rass1
1 review
2 helpful votes
January 15th, 2013

Very very unprofessional, from reading the other reviews I honestly think that they take your calculator hoping you will forget about. It seems that they won't actually pay you until you get in their face about it. I sent my calculator 2 weeks ago and never heard anything so I gave them a call basically threatening their entire business and suddenly the next day I get my appraisal. Those are some real messed up people they say they give the calculators to inner city youth but they clearly don't have enough respect for people to actually be doing that. I'm 90 percent sure they just take your calculator, clean it up, and sell it for more. Sell your calculator on craigslist, it'll take some extra work but for TI 83 you will most likely get 15-20$ more than what they give you without having to ship anything and wait forever

Thumbnail of user crystalr96
1 review
0 helpful votes
November 1st, 2018

I sent a calculator in and have tried to get in touch with them by calling the numbers that they provide on their website. Goes to voicemail and when you leave a message no-one calls back. I called 2 different numbers found on their site and each one goes to voicemail. Total scam. PLEASE take your buisness elsewhere.

Thumbnail of user cecelias22
1 review
1 helpful vote
February 5th, 2019

Waiting for 2 months since "your check has been sent". Refuses to answer emails or phone from me & no replies to Better Business Bureau inquiries on my behalf. If I get my $23 I will change my review. Today (March 28) finally received a check for $21, not my quoted price which they were to send me (email dated 1/2/2019 said the check will arrive in 2-3 days). The check is from not "Cash4Calcs" but SellCalculators.com LLC. If you go to that webwite you will see calculators for sale (and a small box at the bottom noting they will buy your calculator if you email Cash4Calcs). They never answered my subsequent emails or phone calls, and did not respond to calls or letters from the BBB of NYC. No explanation of why the check is for $2 less than quoted and what they were to send. I suspect (no proof) that the company will buy your calcs, and resell them, and you will get your money, if any, when they get enough from re-selling them on the other website. This company is deceitful in many ways, and I'd never use them again for anything.

Thumbnail of user bryceh42
1 review
0 helpful votes
August 1st, 2020

So I sent my calculators to this company before reading the reviews and when I did you could imagine I was pretty worried I then tried to contact the company to find out if the reviews were warranted I called a ton of times and only ever talked to one person on the phone but was assured I would
Be paid it took about a month and a lot of emails checking on the progress of my items but justen made sure I got my money and in the end I would use them again they pay more for your items even tho it may take a little bit longer to get your money

Thumbnail of user jasone36
1 review
0 helpful votes
June 1st, 2017

I sent them four calculators without reading any reviews, then saw the reviews and thought I had just lost $120, but then the paypal payment hit my account the next day for the exact amoutn I was quoted. I had a good experience - to anyone who didn't, did you try giving them a call? I called and asked about shipping before I sent anything in, but really to check if it was a scam, and they answered all my questions and seemed legit. So maybe I'm a rare case, but do give them a call if you have questions

Tip for consumers:
I used paypal, maybe thats why I got paid so quickly

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Thumbnail of user elizabethr143
1 review
2 helpful votes
November 7th, 2017

I've read a few negative reviews about this company so I wanted to provide my 2 cents. I submitted my product information, printed the pre-paid postage slip and mailed the items. I will admit, I got a little nervous after not hearing back within a week. So I sent an email and left a message. They responded the next day. They apologized (there were some issues with the post office and due to the most recent hurricane shipment was delayed), processed the order and deposited the $$ to my Paypal the next day. Just be PATIENT. They will take care of you.

Thumbnail of user willh90
1 review
0 helpful votes
October 24th, 2018

I have sent my calculators in going on 2 months ago and still have not received any payment. They have not called me back and I have not been able to get anyone To answer the phone, PLEASE take your business elsewhere, this is a complete scam. They have an office in Brooklyn for anyone else who this has happened too, check the better business brureau for this adress it's the only sauce I could think of to get your momey. Best of luck.

Thumbnail of user janaew
2 reviews
1 helpful vote
July 5th, 2017

I was provided a free shipping label and the calculator went to them fine. Yes, it took a while for them to get to me and I'm not sure if they would have confirmed receiving it if I hadn't emailed them. I had to email two more times but I was paid after almost two weeks. Considering the number of calculators they probably get every day I understand. Considering they offered more money than their competitors and I did actually receive the money via Paypal, I can't complain.

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Despite what some of these reviews may say, we are not a scam! Skeptical? Give us a call and talk to us - (800) 516-1727. We'd love to hear from you!

Business History

Cash4Calcs.com launched in 2009, as a project by a student at Syracuse University. Over the years, the company grew slowly into an established business - the best place to sell your calculator online. We pride ourselves in paying our customers on time, and offering the most for your used calculators. We encourage all potential customers to give us a call and speak one-on-one with our buyback specialists - we'd love to hear from you! Give us a call any time at (800) 516-1727.

Company Representative

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Justin S.
CEO
A former student of the Whitman School of Management at Syracuse University, Justin launched Cash4Calcs.com in 2009.

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