Buyback Surgeon Reviews 162

TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

4.7

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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Update: owner reached out and worked with me to find a fair solution. He took pride in his company and helped find a middle ground. They will con you in the condition of your item. Find ways to lo... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I sold my IPad to Buyback Surgeon and I have to say it was the BEST experience. They are very nice and professional. They kept me up to date on everything. I received a great offer compared to other c... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Buyback surgeon made it easy to ship to them, and track the process of where they were at looking at my phone. Once they had assured it was working and perfect they sent the money through PayPal effic... See more

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  1. Electronics store
  2. Mobile Phone Shop

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We buy back new, used, and broken iPhone's and Smartphones for cash value! We are known for our unbelievably fast payment and free shipping. Feel free to visit our website for a custom quote! :)


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4.7

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TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

162 reviews

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Super easy

Super easy! I traded in a broken phone that was “recycle only” for most places. The few that offered anything were all lower than Buyback Surgeon. After it was shipped as received, they sent the payment the next day. Very happy and satisfied! I will definitely use them again in the future.

18 February 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 2 out of 5 stars

Bait and switch pricing tactics

EDIT: The business owner has now paid the original quoted amount, and I have updated my rating to 2 stars to reflect that the deal was eventually honored.

However, I am leaving this review up because the experience was the opposite of the hassle-free sale I expected. I understand that buyers and sellers can have honest disagreements about the quality of used goods. But downgrading an offer by a whole $100 for imperceptible wear (which looked like dust) does not feel like a grading re-evaluation in good faith. It feels like an attempt to squeeze a customer who has already mailed in their device.

The fact that the original offer was reinstated so quickly after I pushed back—and after the owner called me at 5:00 AM and texted repeatedly to change this review—confirms that the initial price drop was likely a tactic rather than a genuine assessment. I chose this service over Facebook Marketplace to avoid haggling, but I ended up having to fight for the agreed-upon price anyway

ORIGINAL: After I went through the hassle of mailing them my phone, instead of the agreed $370, they suggested $270 because they didn't consider the phone flawless. The photo they had as evidence SHOWED DUST ON THE PHONE SCREEN. It's a typical scam, they always pretend to find something wrong with the phone, lowball you and hope you accept.

So many people have messaged me on Facebook Marketplace I'd already have my cash if I'd just sold it there.

2 February 2026
Unprompted review
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Reply from Buyback Surgeon

We appreciate the update and are glad the transaction was resolved. For accuracy, the revised offer was a $79 adjustment, not $100, and the device was graded one level lower from Flawless to Lightly Used due to visible wear on the front glass/frame documented in inspection photos. All offers are subject to inspection as outlined during checkout, and customers are never obligated to accept a revised offer. We aim to resolve concerns transparently, professionally and quickly. We apologize for the early phone call, but glad we were able to resolve this for you in a timely manner.

Here are the inspection pictures of the device received.
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Super quick and simple process to sell…

Super quick and simple process to sell my old phone, very clear instructions on how to grade your device so there are no surprises when they receive it! 10/10 would sell to them again!

20 January 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Better payout than competition

Everything worked as expected. Buyback surgeon offered more for my old iPhone 13 than any of the other options and came through with a quick PayPal payment as soon as my phone got delivered to them.

21 December 2025
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

AWESOME

Great company to work with. The team was very responsive, made the highest offer and the process was seamless, start to finish. Highly recommend and I will be using them again!

10 December 2025
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Best place to sell your devices

I have sold devices to other companies and Buyback Surgeons were the easiest company to work with out of all. They also offered me the most money. They are friendly and fast. I had the money the very next day after they received the device. I will use Buyback from now on!!!

2 December 2025
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great Experience

My experience was excellent. The device was slightly damaged during shipping, which is not their fault, and a real human called me to discuss it. They offer better payouts; it is worth the time and effort to send in a device. They value their customers, and it shows.

2 December 2025
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Buyback Surgeon was amazing

Buyback Surgeon was amazing! My phone was locked and it took 3 weeks to get it unlocked through Xfinity.
They sent me updates along the way. I’m grateful for their patience. Sending me a check and happy with the amount.

2 December 2025
Unprompted review

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