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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About as perfect as a transaction can go. This is my 3rd purchase from Swappa and I will be back I'm sure. Highly recommended.
Swappa was recommended by an employee at Best Buy, I had never heard of it before. I love it! I have recommended it to anyone who is looking for a new phone or tablet. Thank you!
Great site to safely buy and sell mobile devices. I've been a user for over four years now and have sold about 12 devices and purchased the same amount. Highly recommended over eBay and the like.
I was able to buy a pre-owned tablet that was in like new condition for a very reasonable price. I trust Swappa for electronics because of the involvement of Swappa staff to make sure everything is legitimate and handled properly. I highly recommend Swappa to people looking for quality pre-owned phones and tablets at reasonable prices.
I am glad I came across this site. I learned very quickly swappa listings could be trusted. There is a nice selection of products to choose from. Excellent communication throughout the purchase.
I was scammed TWICE on eBay, before giving Swappa a try. All I wanted was to buy an iPhone and receive it as described. At first Swappa sounded like another to good to be true scam. But its the real deal! They verify every listing and have excellent condition used phones. I felt safe knowing the staff checked the phones ESN, and the comment system allowed me to negotiate a great price, and stay in contact with the seller. Would highly recommend using this site over eBay if you're looking to buy a mint previously owned phone for a great price! From now on, I will always use Swappa instead of eBay!
Sold one and have bought two iphone 5 's
For gifts. Good prices and quick deals.
Will buy and sell on Swappa again.
This was my first experience with Swappa and won't be the last. I found the exact type of phone the first night I used the site. Communicated with the seller and made my purchase the next morning. Received the phone in two days. Love this site. I'll be becoming an active user both buying and selling.
I have purchased two used iPhone 6's in the past 5 months. Both transactions went smoothly. I would use Swappa again and would recommend it to friends in the used cell phone market.
Do yourself a favor. Dont care how much you make. Dont buy new phones. Swappa them. Lol.
Swappa has always been such a wonderful resource as every penny counts as a small business.
I love swappa! The site was recommended to me by my son as I have no idea. From start to finish, it was so easy. Customer service is unbelievable. Never experienced such great communication before. Questions can be directed to staff or seller which made the step by step process even easier.
Love Swappa have bought a IPad mini 4 & an iPhone 6 and got a great deal on both, very trustworthy site and has been a very good experience both times
Very upset. Got what I tbought was a deal on a S5 phone in what was listed as a 32GB model that turned out to be improperly listed on Swappa.com but should have been listed as a 16GB model. Swappa rules and staff seriously need to require & or enforce pic posting prior to listing approval of label under battery with IMEI & or serial number blocked out. To prove your listing is as advertised.
Meet a great seller that made this transaction as easy as possible. Swappa did their part too and I have nothing but good words for them. I am happy to use the service and will recommend to anyone to use it.
I saw the site advertised on XDA frequently, so wanted to try it out. Just like eBay or other direct seller sites. Swappa has good ways of describing the items for sale and sellers are clear about the items. I'll use it again.
Brand new phone as described and super fast shipping. Ordered on Saturday and got it Monday.
Transaction was easy and Swappa staff helped along the way.
Swappa is a great service, thanks for making it easy and safe to buy stuff!
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.