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Swappa Reviews Summary

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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North Carolina
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Nvidia Shield Sale
June 4, 2016

The whole experience was amazing. I got an amazing deal on the product and it arrived in excellent condition. This site is hands down better than eBay.

Date of experience: June 3, 2016
New York
2 reviews
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Watch Purchase
June 4, 2016

Bought a used Apple watch. Received it in great time, as described and without disappointment. Very pleased with everything to do with Swappa and my purchase. Thanks.

Date of experience: June 3, 2016
New Jersey
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First purchase with Swappa
June 3, 2016

Had a little trouble at first sending a comment due to being unable to get PayPal: verification, which as it turned out, wasn't even necessary to communicate with seller. My bad! Other than my inexperience, everything went perfectly. Item cost more on Swappa than it would have on eBay, but worth extra for the apparent (and realized) peace of mind regarding purchase safety, etc. Great item and great purchase experience with SWAPPA! Thanks!

Date of experience: June 3, 2016
Arkansas
1 review
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My first Swappa purchase
June 3, 2016

Great experience! Really pleased with my Swappa experience and the seller who I purchased the iPhone from. I tried Glyde website and found a cheap phone but it was not at all a good experience. In fact after trying to purchase twice I gave up and decided to give Swappa a try. Glad I did! Thanks.

Date of experience: June 2, 2016
Texas
1 review
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The transaction was easy, delivered on time and quality of the phone was mint to me more than I expected. Thank you Swappa.

Date of experience: June 2, 2016
Texas
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Another great deal
June 2, 2016

I just received my new iPad Pro. It was in fantastic condition, The description was right on and the price was super.

Date of experience: June 2, 2016
New York
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I cannot blame eBay for the transaction of a seller, but I will say that I had a better buying experience on Swappa than I did on eBay. I knew the possibility of being scammed was there, when it came to buying a phone, but I decided to try and see what experience I would have. Unfortunately, I was given a false item, but fortunately was able to get my money back through eBay's "money back guarantee" program. I heard of Swappa through word of mouth. After checking out FAQ's on Swappa, and surfing the site, I felt more at ease. I went with someone with a good track record, and made my purchase. All is well, and I am very pleased with my purchase. I will be shopping there again, when I am itching for a new upgrade.

Date of experience: June 2, 2016
Washington
1 review
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Swappa your phone!
June 2, 2016

I used this site on a recommendation from a friend. I had just purchased a used phone on ebay and once I received it found that it was an unsaleable unit because it had a balance due on the phone... I had to get a refund! Anyways, I got on swappa for about 30 min, and found exactly what I was looking for! Easy to sign up and use! Even the app works great. Seems to be a safe way to buy an electronic device with confidence that your getting what you see and not something stolen, unsaleable, or blacklisted. Thanks

Date of experience: June 2, 2016
Georgia
1 review
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Moto X
June 1, 2016

My sons phone was mistakenly put in the washer. I found one on Swappa similar to his old one, asked for a price reduction and purchased. Seller shipped quickly and phone was as described.

Date of experience: June 1, 2016
Illinois
1 review
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I found the phone I wanted on Swappa and filled out the forms and payment as instructed. Seller sent phone promptly and phone was in excellent condition as stated in the listing. I'll be using Swappa again in the future.

Date of experience: June 1, 2016
Virginia
1 review
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Efficient Buying Process
June 1, 2016

Swappa makes it easy to find what you're looking for and buy it. Buyers and sellers both have open communication and are walked through an easy process that makes phone buying easy for both parties.

Date of experience: June 1, 2016
Virginia
2 reviews
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Reliable and easy to use
May 31, 2016

Great site for phone / device resale. Trustworthy and user friendly.

Date of experience: May 31, 2016
Arizona
1 review
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Excellent service
May 31, 2016

Purchased a Samsung S6 in new (resale) condition and it was brand new with all the factory info and accessories (quick start guide, owners manual, ATT nano sim card, all still wrapped with factory wrappings. I plan on buying my wife's phone from Xless as soon as I can talk her into getting
A new phone. I recommend this seller to everyone.

Date of experience: May 31, 2016
Pennsylvania
1 review
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I had an Apple Watch from 9/15 to 4/16 and decided to sell it because it was the gold version and I wanted to switch bands but was kind of limited on looks. I found this site through the internet and after a couple days of monitoring, (subscribed to Apple watch section) I was able to make a purchase for what I wanted. The seller was able to get the device out even on a holiday weekend and I now have the device and I am very pleased. The Swappa site is awesome and I am glad I found it. I will be sure to spread the word to friends.

Date of experience: May 31, 2016
South Carolina
1 review
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IPhone 6 Plus purchase
May 31, 2016

Worked out great! Was able to purchase phone without any trouble. Seller performed as needed, communication was good... happy with experience.

Date of experience: May 31, 2016
Georgia
1 review
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The phone looks brand new and it was priced competitively. My seller was quick to respond and I received the phone quicker than I thought possible.

Date of experience: May 30, 2016
California
1 review
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Good verification methods and protocol in place should anything go sideways. I still browse Swappa from time to time if I'm looking for a phone at a reasonable price!

Date of experience: May 30, 2016
Texas
1 review
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As Promised!
May 29, 2016

I was a bit hesitant to shop though any website and especially not have the seller go through with what was said but as promised purchase came in excellent condition. Definitely going to recommend this website to friends.

Date of experience: May 29, 2016
South Carolina
1 review
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No simple paint by the numbers demo of process[steps] to rate transaction and close out transaction. Paypal customer service is a ***expletive deleted*** disaster if you sell phones on the site and try to get your funds. I had to set up a separate account to receive funds and it still is not correct. It is very easy to buy through paypal giving them a credit card number. Your experience for the buyer was very very good. Leave a phone number and I will tell you about it.

Date of experience: May 29, 2016
Washington
2 reviews
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First timer
June 29, 2016

Site was easy to navigate, great selection. I will be using this site in the future. The product arrived and worked great.

Date of experience: May 28, 2016

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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.


swappa.com
Founded in 2010
Kansas City, MO, United States
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