Swappa generally enjoys a positive reputation for offering a reliable platform for buying and selling used electronics, with many users appreciating the thorough vetting of devices and the ease of transactions. However, significant concerns arise regarding customer service, particularly in response times and support during disputes, with numerous customers expressing frustration over unhelpful interactions and unresolved issues. Additionally, complaints about payment processing and discrepancies in product conditions highlight a need for improved communication and accountability. Overall, while many customers report satisfaction, the negative experiences suggest a critical need for enhanced customer support and service transparency.
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Swappa makes things easy to sell. It is scary figuring out who can screw you, but this site is full of great people.
It was a super excellent business with Dan. Hope to keep buying from him. Communication always fast and nice to speak with.
The service was easy, friendly, efficient and timely. Would highly recommend it. The experience was nice and easy.
I received my product super fast and had no issues. I would buy again. Made sure I knew my product was shipped.
I bought an iphone 11 & it was everything the seller said it was. I did check his reviews which were 100% & asked a question which was answered quickly. The sales tax was a shocker but that is the government these days!
I've used Swappa a few years and I recommend it to anyone looking for a safe and easy-to-use tech marketplace. The fees are creeping up but I still look at it as my go-to site for buying and selling tech. It may not be perfect for everyone, but what site is?
If you are looking to buy or sell used, but working condition devices, Swappa is the place to go.
There is no need to sort over broken or not working devices listing, since only working devices are allowed.
The pictures match the quality of the device or it is not allowed.
You could interact with the seller about the condition of the device.
Like any other marketplace common sense takes you a long way.
This was my first purchase on Swappa and I couldn't be happier with my purchase. Item was exactly as described, price was great and shipping was fast. I highly recommend Swappa and would definetly purchase from them again.
I'm new to Swappa (and have only bought and not sold). I picked up two lightly used items on Swappa - an iPhone SE 2020 and a PS4 Slim. Both were sent promptly, and although I didn't have a ton of seller interaction, I got tracking numbers, they came in the expected timeframe, the sellers packed them nicely, etc. The prices were also very good and it seems like Swappa is pretty reasonable in terms of their fee/cut. It will definitely be a fixture in how I buy things from the categories they sell in, in the future.
Swappa is absolutely the easist and most profitble way to sell Apple iPhones and iPad! Sold items quckly with perfect transactions after the sale!
These guys are 100% legit, a thorough review of devices is performed by an experienced team before the devices are approved for listing. Swappa promotes honesty, openness and integrity more than any other site listing used devices.
Got a 2015 MacBook Pro Retina 13". Opened to clean the fan as it was a 6 year old machine. Found thermal paste all over GPU and a broken battery connector which might prevent any future service or SSD upgrade. Other issues that show that a very sloppy service had been done which makes the computer unreliable. The seller was aware of the issues. There are no options like on other sites to request a return. The site is super slow also. Bought multiple computers on that other auction site (you know which) and never had problems.
Just a great site for buying and selling cellphones and much more. Android Apple laptops cell phones tablets.
Grate customer service, We were having troubles with the delivery and after i message the seller about the situation a Swappa staff intervein cuite fast.
Thanks!
I have sold and bought phones on Swappa for several years now, all with great success. They offer great customer service and extremely reasonable fees. Highly recommended!
I had never sold an electronic online before, and swappa.com was highly recommended via online reviews so I gave it a shot. It was extremely easy to list my item for sale, they gave recommendations on pricing based off what had sold on their site recently, and they use secure payment through PayPal. Once listed, I was given the option to also offer a local meet up for the transaction, and Swappa provides a list of secure meeting sites. Overall, I'd highly recommend using this site to sell any electronic.
Spening $5 more to have Swappa in the mix to help solve any issues - and to verify sellers are legit - is to me a no-brainer.
This was a clean, easy transaction that got me a mint iPhone for under $100. Totally excellent experience.
Sold a phone and listed a couple other items, as well as browsed through offerings online, great on the seller side! You can find just about anything you're looking for, and the service is good. Much appreciated the customer service, even though I was told one of my items was too damaged to list.
Swappa is one of my favorite websites period and is often the first place I check whenever I'm looking for a (somewhat) new device. I appreciate the kindness of the employees as well as all of the precautions taken to ensure that products are as described and the process is as smooth as possible. I've never had a bad experience (over 12 products bought and 3 sold). I highly recommend to everyone to check here first next time they are in search of a device - you can't go wrong!
I've bought 3 cell phones, a laptop, and a smartwatch on swappa. Much easier/faster/more reliable than wading through the crap on ebay or amazon.
Answer: Hi Neisha. Swappa is quite safe! Please see the 500+ reviews on this site referencing the safe and pleasant buying experience that is Swappa. Please email help@swappa.com if you have further questions. Thanks for using Swappa!
Answer: Hi Peggy. If you receive a device that is not as advertised then you can return it for a refund. Our policy is that simple. Swappa staff works hard to prevent problems from happening, and PayPal has extensive buyer protections in case they do. Buy with confidence. Thanks for using Swappa.
Answer: Hi Alfred, Swappa requires all users to provide the ESN number for each device when creating a listing as a verification step. For more questions, please email our support team - help@swappa.com Thanks!
Answer: Very safe, I've bought and sold over 40 phones using Swappa and have only had one problem... When that happened both Swappa and PayPal had my back.
Answer: Yes, you should remove and keep your SIM card when you sell your used phone. SIM cards are tied to your account, so are not transferable. More information and why in our FAQ: https://swappa.com/faq/sell/sim_card_included
Answer: Because they are scammers and a holes. They can't be bothered with you. Awful site. Use eBay instead.
Answer: Swappa guarantees it which goes above and beyond paypal. They are running IMEI checks and they do a great job. It's on you when you receive your phone to go through the phone check list to make sure it's good, checking cameras, microphones wfi, bluetooth, water damage check, things like that. Its really worry free buying.
Answer: Contact Swappa support. If an item is not as described by seller, the buyer is entitle to a refund.
Answer: Most sellers don't ship to African countries. This is because they include a reasonable fee on their prices to cover for shipping in the US, I guess shipping to Africa would come at a higher cost and they seem to be avoiding that for whatever reason. However, you can research and register for a freight forwarding company and have your orders shipped to them. In turn, these companies will forward your order to you when they receive it. As I pointed out before, this is something you have to read about and carefully consider. Hope that helps.
The place to buy and sell newish tech. Safety, simplicity and staff-approved listing make Swappa the better way to buy and sell used phones, tablets, laptops, video games, home tech and more.