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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The Samsung S5 was in mint condition and enabled to work with T-Mobile as was advertised by Mytecell on Swappa, and arrived within 2 days. Will definitely buy from Swappa again and recommend Swappa to friends and family as well.
I purchased 3 times with Swappa and was never disappointed. The imei of the phone is checked By Swappa Staff prior to anyone selling a phone on their site. You can see detailed pictures of what your buying and Swappa has Paypal Backing you up for your Comfort and Safety. As Far as selling on Swappa they have an easy to use platform without any complications for practically anyone to use for listing their phone for sale. This is sight is highly recommended. Do not waste time and lose money by sending your phone in to other companies! JUST SELL IT ON SWAPPA. You won't be disappointed.
When I made my purchase with swappa they was fast and responding to any of my questions or issues. I would recommend them to anyone! Great prices & loyal sellers with fast shipping. If you are looking for a dependable, loyal, and reasonable company then go with Swappa.
Swappa is amazing. No shading meeting in a parking lot, no paying silly fees. And I can pick the exact iPhone model I wanted (based on Model Number). Amazing!
I had a very easy time, using swappa. 100% perfect. Thank you for a smooth and easy transaction better than eBay and Craigslist. By far.
Found phone I needed at a good price here. Site is very well done and a pleasure to use. Very professional.
I have purchased a few devices from Swappa and have never had to worry that they won't activate or that they are stolen. The devices have always shown up in the condition described in the listing. And if they didn't, I'm confident Swappa would help me to get my money back if necessary. I highly recommend Swappa.
I found the phone I wanted, placed the order via paypal, and got confirmation from the seller on the same day. He shipped out on the next business day and I have a phone I think I am going to like! Thanks!
I purchased three phones from three different sellers. All sellers shipped quickly and the phones were as advertised. My wife and daughters are thrilled with their "new" phones. Simple, easy to use website. I'll definitely recommend this site to other friends and family.
Lost my phone on the beach, bought a replacement( upgrade) here. Up and running in a couple days. Verizon support made it easy to activate. MAKE SURE YOU ARE BACKING UP YOUR PHONE TO THE CLOUD.
This was my 2nd purchase from swappa. Purchase went very smooth. Phone was in great condition. My next phone purchase will be from swappa. Thanks!
As a first time user of Swappa I was somewhat hesitant of the website at first. However, after reading the reviews online I decided to give it a shot and I purchased a phone with a trusted user.
My first my reaction to the website and my own transaction was dissapointent after I received the incorrect phone. The shipping labels got mixed up and I received another buyer's phone and they received mine. I contacted the seller and notified Swappa staff who both responded the following day.
At last, the seller handled the mix-up very professionaly and eventually, after an additional week.
I appreciated Swappa staff taking note of my issue and the phone came exactly as described.
Overall, I would objectively give the website a 5/5, however because of my personal experience with it I would give it a 4/5
You never know what you will find on Swappa. I had already decided I was going to buy a specific phone, one that I had never found on Swappa. On a whim I took a look and there was the make and model I planned on buying and at a price I couldn't refuse. I recommend Swappa to people all the time and now I have even more reason to point people this way.
Bought AT&T note 4, better than described near mint, shipping speed and packaging were excellent! 10 stars.
Buy from this dude!
Needed a new phone quickly and Swappa came through again.
I have no complaints whatsoever. The seller shipped the phone within 2 business days, as promised on the site. I had tracking information and received my phone on the day promised. It was in perfect condition, came with the original packaging and accessories and even included a case. I had a little trouble with activating it, but that was the issue with the cell phone company and NOT the seller/Swappa.com. My previous phone frankly was s*** and I'm SO happy with this new one
This site is good if you have the background and experience to choose exactly what you need. There is no help or assistance if you make a mistake. In my case, I purchased a phone from a seller that was a used T-mobile phone for use on Metro PCS system, which uses the T-mobile network. Unfortunately not all the features of the phone worked. I contacted the seller and they were sympathetic and provided a refund. However, the Swappa site kept their share of the transaction fee. So I got nothing but Swappa made out on the deal (I'm grateful the seller was reasonable). The site is highly automated with lots of robot emails and replies. If you fall outside of normal business transactions you have a hard time getting support.
I believe have both sold and purchased several devices on Swappa, and I've had nothing but positive experiences; the staff is always helpful, the site policies and fees are very straightforward and fair and usability is great. I wholeheartedly recommend Swappa.
I have been a member for a couple of years, and just never pulled the trigger on buying anything.
I have had friends that have bought, but I never have until now. It was easy as hell. I will be doing more buying in the future. I am already eyeing a new tablet for my son.
I've bought a couple of phones on Swappa. Much safer than ebay. I feel confident that the devices are as described and will be shipped quickly.
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.