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Anand S.
Purchased on March 4, 2025
Verified purchaseI recently purchased a Samsung Galaxy A05 from Back Market, and I couldn’t be happier with my experience. The device arrived in great condition, looking clean and well-maintained. Despite being a refurbished phone, it feels just like new no noticeable scratches or defects. I was particularly impressed with Back Market's service the phone was well-packaged, arrived on time, and worked flawlessly right out of the box.
Reviewed in the United States on March 19, 2025
Galaxy A05 64GB - Black - UnlockedElizabeth S.
Purchased on March 15, 2025
Verified purchaseThis was my first purchase from Back Market and I've got to say, I am beyond impressed and pleased with my phone! I was so hesitant and nervous spending so much money on a refurbished phone, and on top of that, using this website because I had never heard of it... but my phone came in almost perfect condition and has been so awesome! I got the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra at "good" condition, and 3 weeks into it, this has been the best phone I've ever owned! The battery lasts all day, the screen and camera are so clear, and it's been fast and efficient with everything so far. I couldn't be happier with this phone so far! I am so glad I stumbled across Back Market!
Reviewed in the United States on April 2, 2025
Galaxy S23 Ultra 256GB - Black - UnlockedMarie C.
Purchased on March 18, 2025
Verified purchaseI absolutely love the Galaxy S23+ phone I ordered from Back Market! It came clean and exactly as advertised, in excellent condition. The price was very reasonable for an excellent condition phone, and I did my due diligence in shopping around, prior to making my decision to order from Back Market. The whole experience from ordering to receipt of the phone was seamless and I highly recommend this company for your refurbished phone needs. My only tip to all is to ensure the phone is indeed unlocked for your specific mobile cell phone carrier, by going halfway down the page to "Technical Specifications" and ensuring it states "Yes" to the right of your carrier's name (Verizon compatible, AT&T compatible, T-Mobile compatible), as the first phone I was going to choose stated "No" next to my carrier, even though the phone stated "Unlocked" in the header description for that phone. And thank you to Back Market Customer Support for your guidance in that area, greatly appreciate it, as they were very responsive to my inquiry.
Reviewed in the United States on April 17, 2025
Galaxy S23+ 256GB - Purple - UnlockedRita K.
Purchased on November 5, 2024
Verified purchaseExchanged a Samsung Galaxy S9 for a Samsung Galaxy S23. I came across Back Market in an article and after checking them and many other refurbished electronics suppliers I felt completely comfortable to take a chance. The order process itself was very easy and product shipped/arrived as promised. The staff picks were helpful in deciding on what to get as well. I had no problem setting up the phone myself thru my current carrier Verizon. ALL data transferred successfully. I took it in just to make sure I did everything correctly and without knowing it was refurbish, even they said the phone looked and operated as New. I would definitely use Black Market again . (I ordered an Excellent level which was similar price to Good condition at the time.)
Reviewed in the United States on November 20, 2024
Galaxy S23 128GB - Purple - UnlockedLynda S.
Purchased on May 7, 2025
Verified purchaseCell fee delivers excellent refurbished phones. Ordered this Samsung A15 to use as an MP3 player in my Salon space. It's just what I needed. Quality internal music player, plus I loaded my booking, timer, smart plug and calendar apps to run my salon business on WiFi. Excellent price, battery lasts days and if I ever need another phone, phone, I've got it!
Reviewed in the United States on May 30, 2025
Galaxy A15 5G 128GB - Blue - UnlockedJacquie W.
Purchased on May 14, 2025
Verified purchaseMy phone looks and feels brand new. No noticeable scratches nor flaws. I was able to transfer my data to this unlocked phone with no issues. Exactly what I was looking for at a great price too! I've been telling everyone about my great deal and the great 2 year warranty I got too to make me feel extra safe with buying a refurbished phone. Honestly, I hesitated buying this phone until I saw the 2 year warranty. I will be back to trade in some old phones and to get another phone for my my elderly Mom that don't need an over priced phone. Just something that works great at a great price.
Reviewed in the United States on May 26, 2025
Galaxy Z Fold6 1000GB - Pink - UnlockedKristin lucille R.
Purchased on May 2, 2025
Verified purchaseI am completely satisfied with this phone - it feels and runs like it's brand new. You can't even tell it's been refurbished, so super kudos to the folks who worked on revamping this phone. I also received the package on time, and very well packaged. I highly, recommend purchasing.
Reviewed in the United States on May 18, 2025
Galaxy S24 128GB - Black - UnlockedEllen P.
Purchased on April 28, 2025
Verified purchaseI was initially skeptical about purchasing a refurbished phone, but I found that it matched the description perfectly. It was in excellent condition, and I have had no issues with it. I shared your company information with my family and friends, highlighting how easy it was to place an order and that I was completely satisfied with the experience. Thank you, Ellen Parker
Reviewed in the United States on May 14, 2025
Galaxy S23+ 512GB - Beige - UnlockedForrest L.
Purchased on April 14, 2025
Verified purchaseThis is the nicest phone I've ever had. I had formerly been under this impression that no refurbished options were reliable, then a friend told me about backmarket. This phone is pretty slippery so be sure to get a case. So far so good, it's nice and snappy and I did the whole emf protection thing, with a blue light screen protector, orgonite shungite and biogeometry sticker. I'm surprised more people don't know about this company. I think the popular perception is that since Amazon has mixed reviews on their referb options, and so does ebay, they're all a risk. That's what I thought. Anyway, it's a great phone. S pen works great for the calligraphy I do. Stunning selfie camera. Good speaker. Mic quality is awesome. Thanks again!
Reviewed in the United States on April 27, 2025
Galaxy S22 Ultra 5G 512GB - Black - UnlockedDaren W.
Purchased on April 6, 2025
Verified purchaseMy phone came in perfect worder ans with only minor scratches. I will definitely be using back market in the future. I only wish I would have considered refurbished sooner. New seems pointless to me now.
Reviewed in the United States on April 20, 2025
Galaxy S22+ 5G 128GB - Black - UnlockedSearches so popular you can't sit with them
When you shop refurbished, you're likely getting some of the best deals and discounts on devices that perform like-new. At Back Market, customers typically save 30-70% off on average compared to the price of new when they buy a certified refurbished Samsung phone. All refurbished devices on our marketplace have been fully reconditioned, repaired (if necessary), cleaned and thoroughly tested to the same standards as a new one. This is the biggest difference between buying a used or pre-owned Samsung phone compared to a refurbished one.
If saving money isn't a big enough benefit for you, consider that buying a renewed Samsung is also a much friendlier environmental option compared to buying new. That's because these used phones are kept out of our landfills and renewed for a second life, so you'll be helping to reduce electronic waste and your carbon footprint when you shop refurbished.
You'll find the biggest selection, highest product quality and lowest prices on restored Samsung phones at Back Market. That's because we specialize specifically in refurbished tech and take the time to carefully vet every seller on our marketplace to ensure customers are getting reliable devices that perform like-new. We have over 2,000 Samsung phones to choose from with price ranges to fit almost anyone's budget.
Staying true to our brand, we're also a huge advocate for environmental change. In fact, at the beginning of 2023, we hit a milestone for preventing 1 million tons of carbon emission (CO2) from entering the atmosphere. You can help contribute to a better circular economy when you shop Samsung deals on our platform.
All Samsung device purchases on Back Market come with free standard shipping, a 1-year warranty, and a 30-day money-back guarantee. We want to make sure you can shop with confidence and find the best Samsung phone for your needs at lower prices.
If this is your first time buying refurbished, you might not be sure what to expect from your purchase. First, understand that your phone may have external cosmetic flaws depending on the condition you choose (Back Market offers devices of Fair, Good and Excellent quality). However, whatever the condition, any external blemishes will not affect your smartphone performance and you can expect your device to perform as if it were newly opened directly from the Samsung Store. You should also be confident that your Samsung phone is backed by a 1-year warranty, meaning in the rare case that any defects arise (outside of accidental damage) within 12 months of your delivery date, then you're entitled to your choice of a repair, replacement or reimbursement.
If you already have a Samsung that you're looking to replace, consider trading it into Back Market to give you a little extra budget for your next upgrade. We make the process simple for you, and we'll give you a free online quote when you answer a few easy questions about your current phone model.
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