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Reviews & Experiences

User reviews are predominantly positive about fast delivery, clear website navigation and devices arriving as described. Many buyers highlight helpful customer support and optional add-ons such as battery replacements or extended warranties. However, a small but notable number report problems with grading, functional faults on arrival and difficulties obtaining refunds or postage reimbursement. Prospective customers should inspect grading details, keep delivery/photo records and confirm return policies before purchase.

Overview & Key Metrics

Review count
41
Sources
trustpilot.com, Collected.reviews
Last updated
February 2026

What reviewers often mention

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Service quality

Most reviewers describe knowledgeable, helpful staff and prompt service; a minority report issues when arranging returns or resolving faults.

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Value for money

Many customers report competitive pricing and worthwhile paid add-ons (battery, warranty); a few dispute refunds or grading-related charges.

User experience

Reviews frequently note an easy website, quick ordering and fast (often next-day) delivery; a small number report frustrating return experiences.

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Product quality

Most buyers say devices arrived in the advertised condition with good battery performance; a small portion report functional faults or visible damage.

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Communication

Many customers cite quick, supportive replies from named staff; some report difficulties reclaiming return postage or disputing grading decisions.

Overall experience

Overall impressions are largely positive: purchasers recommend the store for refurbished phones, though some report unresolved faults and refund disputes.

All Reviews

For each review, the core experience based on original source reviews.

All Reviews

Sources: Trustpilot (40) · Collected.reviews (1) · Quotes shortened · As of: February 2026

Fiona quality

Phone arrived in pristine condition after two days and buyer was very happy.

“I paid for a pristine condition phone and it was.”

Feb 16, 2026 · trustpilot.com
Michael quality

Microphone did not work and the code and fingerprint were still on.

“The microphone didn't work the code and fingerprint were still on”

Feb 16, 2026 · trustpilot.com
Anne service

Speedy delivery and great service made the buyer extremely pleased.

“Speedy delivery and I am extremely pleased with my purchase”

Feb 16, 2026 · trustpilot.com
Margaret Buchanan service

Service was quick and efficient and phone matched description.

“Phone was exactly as advertised.”

Feb 16, 2026 · trustpilot.com
Customer quality

Phone was in very good condition but battery life is shorter than expected.

“The phone was in very good condition”

Feb 16, 2026 · trustpilot.com
Tim Potter value

Simple process and received the quoted price.

“the price quoted was exactly what I received”

Feb 15, 2026 · trustpilot.com
Tom Green quality

Refurbished iPhone arrived with 100% battery and near perfect condition.

“Battery arrived with 100% and the condition was pretty much perfect.”

Feb 14, 2026 · trustpilot.com
Paul Jones service

Phone developed screen issues and refund was refused beyond the return window.

“ghosting, phone not ringing on incoming calls and screen going black”

Feb 14, 2026 · trustpilot.com
Ken Buck value

Price was reasonable and product has had no issues so far.

“First price reasonable”

Feb 13, 2026 · trustpilot.com
Roger Belfast service

Arrived the day after ordering and matched the advertisement.

“Arrived the day after ordering.”

Feb 13, 2026 · trustpilot.com
Nick quality

Phone arrived quickly in very good condition with a new battery fitted.

“Phone itself was in very good condition”

Feb 13, 2026 · trustpilot.com
Andrew quality

Mobile matched the description and performs its intended job.

“Mobile is exactly as described”

Feb 13, 2026 · trustpilot.com
Julie Hubbard quality

Two iPhone 12s arrived next day in pristine condition.

“delivered by lunchtime next day”

Feb 12, 2026 · trustpilot.com
JC Bristol value

Refurbished phone sent with great prices and swift service.

“Great prices and swift service”

Feb 12, 2026 · trustpilot.com
Roy Carter-Brown communication

Forms were easy and communication was great with prompt payment.

“great communication throughout and prompt payout”

Feb 11, 2026 · trustpilot.com
Neil odonoghue value

Company answered honestly and paid the quoted amount for trade-ins.

“Was quoted a very reasonable offer (more than anywhere else) and was paid the amount quoted.”

Feb 11, 2026 · trustpilot.com
JHall service

Phone arrived neatly boxed with a cable and in excellent condition.

“Phone as promosed in excellent condition!”

Feb 11, 2026 · trustpilot.com
Weronika quality

Product quality was great and delivery was quick.

“Great quality and quick delivery.”

Feb 11, 2026 · trustpilot.com
Liz usability

Service was speedy; product was easy to use and good quality.

“Very easy to use & good quality product, as described.”

Feb 11, 2026 · trustpilot.com
John Patrick experience

Repeatedly positive experience with perfect-condition phones and fair trade-in.

“arrived in perfect condition plus a new battery”

Feb 11, 2026 · trustpilot.com
Jackie service

Customer service was excellent and phone met expectations.

“Great phone, great customer service.”

Sep 30, 2025 · trustpilot.com
Kirsten Putley quality

Refurbished iPhone had good quality and satisfied with purchase.

“Good Quality 2nd Refurbished iPhone”

Sep 30, 2025 · trustpilot.com
Bee experience

Phone arrived next day in pristine condition and service was helpful.

“the phone arrived the next day as promised”

Sep 30, 2025 · trustpilot.com
Mrs Farmer experience

Website was easy to use; product arrived quickly in superb condition.

“Easy negotiating the website for the product needed.”

Sep 30, 2025 · trustpilot.com
Lynn, Motherwell experience

Was initially dubious but phone arrived quickly and is in great condition.

“phone in great condition”

Sep 30, 2025 · trustpilot.com
Cheryl service

Service was excellent; phone arrived fast and exceeded expectations.

“What a fantastic service!”

Sep 30, 2025 · trustpilot.com
James Read quality

Phone is like new and works perfectly; service was great.

“Great service fantastic phone like new works a dream”

Sep 30, 2025 · trustpilot.com
Claire value

Quick service and great price made the purchase worthwhile.

“Brilliant quick service,great price,well worth it.”

Sep 30, 2025 · trustpilot.com
Julian Green quality

Arrived in mint condition with excellent battery life and display.

“The phone arrived in virtually mint condition.”

Sep 30, 2025 · trustpilot.com
Roy Attenborough experience

Initially apprehensive, but phone arrived near perfect and service was excellent.

“I found it to be near perfect, looking practically brand new in fact.”

Sep 30, 2025 · trustpilot.com
NewS quality

Phone presentation and quality were excellent and delivery was next day.

“Excellent on presentation and quality of phone”

Sep 30, 2025 · trustpilot.com
Karolina Wojczuk service

Company quickly sent a replacement and customer service was excellent.

“they have immediately sent me a replacement.”

Sep 30, 2025 · trustpilot.com
Peter Ryley service

Company promptly sent a like-for-like replacement and provided prepaid return postage.

“They even sent me a prepaid return postage slip.”

Sep 30, 2025 · trustpilot.com
paul service

Ordered easily; phone was pristine and delivery was outstanding.

“iPhone 12 pro max pristine condition”

Sep 30, 2025 · trustpilot.com
Lucas Lubecki quality

Received multiple faulty iPhones and had frustrating returns process.

“the device exhibited a fault, specifically with the face recognition feature”

Sep 30, 2025 · trustpilot.com
Travis Iga quality

iPhone arrived quickly and was better quality than other sellers.

“not only was it better quality but also arrived really quickly 2 working days.”

Sep 30, 2025 · trustpilot.com
Ros Morris quality

Phone arrived with a large scratch and refund claim is contested.

“Phone purchased was meant to pristine, but had a large 2 cm curved scratch on screen.”

Sep 30, 2025 · trustpilot.com
Les quality

Phone matched the description with good battery and prompt delivery.

“Excellent phone just as advertised.”

Sep 30, 2025 · trustpilot.com
Kitty693 service

Service was great and the purchaser was pleased and recommends.

“Great service.”

Sep 30, 2025 · trustpilot.com
eric and di barker service

Second purchase was prompt and satisfying; will recommend to friends.

“prompt response and delivery”

Sep 30, 2025 · trustpilot.com

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Sources and methodology

This page combines submitted experiences with public reviews from platforms such as Google, Trustpilot, etc. Recurring points are summarised without changing the content of reviews.

About The Big Phone Store

The Big Phone Store is a UK-based retailer focused on selling mobile phones and related accessories online. Consumers researching the company commonly look for information on device condition grading, delivery times, customer support and return handling. This summary aggregates user-provided reviews so shoppers can compare reported experiences before buying refurbished or used phones.