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Back Market gets B Corp status
Back Market has received B Corp status. What does B Corp status mean, and what does it mean for Back Market?
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1. Get an offer. See an offer from an expert refurbisher in about 2 minutes.
2. Ship for free. Transfer your data and ship your device for free within 21 days.
3. Get paid. Receive a direct deposit within 5 days.
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Buying refurbished tech and electronics can impact more than just your savings. We now have scientific proof that refurbished electronics help the planet.
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We’re B-Corp certified
Being a B-Corp means that we walk the walk when it comes to everything from our environmental impact to our hiring practices.
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They love us
– they really love us!- "Many users get into bad habits which damage the lifespan and performance of a laptop, explains tech refurbishment expert Kewin Charron, Senior Lead Refurbishment Operations Manager at Back Market. "
02/2024 - "Refurbished smartphones are everywhere, from marketplaces like Back Market…and there are two big benefits over buying new: savings and sustainability."
02/2023 - "If you’ve ever looked at the price of a new smartphone and winced, consider going refurbished. Gone are the days when getting a second-hand model felt like a back-street deal where you may or may not actually have got a working device."
02/2023 - "Another way to save is to buy a refurbished phone over a brand-new one – it is also more environmentally friendly. Buying a refurbished phone from a company rather than an individual gives the buyer more consumer protections."02/2023
- "Back Market is an online marketplace that's grown in popularity recently and it works in a similar way to Amazon. Smaller resellers use the online platform to connect with customers to sell their devices"
03/2023 - "Some of the best deals you can find are on technology trade-in sites like Back Market."
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4 questions people always askHow do I know my device won’t conk out in a month?
From a pre-list screening process for all sellers to “mystery orders” placed by Back Market technical staff (under secret code names 🤫), we give 110% in making sure the Verified Refurbished tech we offer you is what we promise. Plus, every device comes with 30 days to change your mind and a 1-year warranty.
What’s the difference between renewed and new?
On the outside, a renewed smartphone looks (and works) like new. But it’s what's on the inside that really counts. Renewed tech — smartphones, tablets, laptops, and computers — have way less environmental impact than brand new.
Wait a hot sec…what else do you guys sell?
You can cut the planet a break in more ways than one, and when it comes to tech, we’re way more than a pretty face smartphone. From gaming systems to curling irons, or even baby monitors and espresso machines (hello, new parentals), we most likely have the goods.
Was the T-800 in Terminator 2: Judgment Day (1991) technically “refurbished”?
We’d certainly need to put Skynet through our certification process before we give a definitive yes or no answer, but we have a hunch that yes, it’s an “I’ll be back” scenario.