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Back Market AU

🔗 backmarket.com.au
Rated 🏛 ABN Verified ✓ 📍 Global — AU operations Sydney 📅 Est. 2014 (AU: 2021)
74.1
/ 100 TrustScore
RefurbVerify Score

ℹ️ About Back Market AU

Back Market is a leading global marketplace for refurbished electronics, operating in Australia since 2021. The platform connects consumers with hundreds of certified professional refurbishers. Back Market vets all sellers on their platform against quality, warranty and transparency standards.

iPhonesSamsung GalaxyMacBooksiPadsAndroid phonesWindows LaptopsGaming consoles

📊 Trust Score Breakdown

Last verified: June 2026
Trustpilot
★ 4.3(523 reviews)
ProductReview.com.au
★ 2.1
Total review volume
523
Final TrustScore74.1 /100

Score components: 60% Review aggregate (Trustpilot 2× weighted) · 20% Refurb transparency · 20% Operations & legitimacy · Volume bonus (up to +10). Information only — not advice.

📋 Vendor Policies

🛡 Warranty
Minimum 12-month warranty on all Back Market purchases, backed by the seller and the Back Market Good as New Guarantee.
↩ Returns
30-day money-back guarantee across all purchases on the platform.
🏷 Grading System
Fair (functional, significant cosmetic wear), Good (minor cosmetic marks), Excellent (near perfect), Like New (pristine, like unboxed).
🚚 Shipping
Ships from individual sellers. Delivery 2–7 business days. Free shipping on most listings.
💡 Notable: Largest global refurb marketplace. Back Market Guarantee covers every purchase. French B-Corp certified.

🏛 Legitimacy & Operations

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AU Operations
Verified
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ABN Status
Verified ✓
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Location
Global — AU operations Sydney
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Est.
2014 (AU: 2021)
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Category
Smartphones, Tablets & Electronics
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Data Updated
2 July 2026
Information only — not advice. RefurbVerify trust scores are compiled from public review data and are provided for information purposes only. Policies listed are based on publicly available information and may change. Always verify current terms directly with the vendor before purchasing. Some ratings reflect whole-platform scores — not just refurbished products. See full disclaimer & terms.

Quick Stats

Leaderboard rank#10
TrustScore74.1/100
SentimentRated
Trustpilot★ 4.3
ProductReview★ 2.1
Review volume523
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Score methodology

Scores use a 3-component model:
60% Review aggregate (Trustpilot 2× weighted, n≥20)
20% Refurb transparency
20% Operations & legitimacy
+Volume bonus (up to +10 pts)

Full methodology →

Frequently asked questions about Back Market AU

Is Back Market AU legit and safe to buy from?

Based on RefurbVerify's independent assessment, Back Market AU holds a TrustScore of 74.1/100 (Moderate). This makes it a mid-tier performer — solid overall, with some areas to check before buying. The score combines Bayesian-adjusted customer ratings with refurbishment transparency and operational legitimacy checks.

What do customer reviews say about Back Market AU?

Back Market AU is rated 4.3★ on Trustpilot and 2.1★ on ProductReview.com.au across approximately 523 reviews (data updated 2 July 2026). RefurbVerify adjusts both platforms' ratings for sample size before scoring.

How is Back Market AU's TrustScore calculated?

The RefurbVerify TrustScore weights a Bayesian-adjusted review aggregate at 60% (Trustpilot double-weighted, minimum 20 reviews), refurbishment transparency at 20%, and operations and legitimacy at 20%, plus a review-volume bonus of up to 10 points.

What should I check before buying a refurbished device from Back Market AU?

Confirm the grading scale used and whether it covers internal components, the disclosed battery health floor, who issues and services the warranty, and the return window. Under Australian Consumer Law you retain guarantee rights regardless of the seller's own warranty terms.