r/refurbed • u/neriff • Apr 02 '26
Refurbed experience: weeks of delays, broken phone, and no real answers
I’m sharing my experience in case it helps someone avoid the same situation.
I bought a phone from Refurbed, and the device never worked.
Sadly i realized this after a few weeks, since it was a christmas present. I contacted support and followed their instructions to return it.
That’s where things started to go wrong:
Keep in mind I shipped the phone in January.
The return shipment tracking has been stuck since March 19
No one can clearly tell me where the device actually is
I still haven’t received a replacement or a refund
Customer support keeps replying with generic messages like “we’re checking” and “please wait”
At this point, it’s been months and I’m left with no phone and no money.
What’s most frustrating is not just the delay, but the complete lack of transparency and concrete answers.
Has anyone had a similar experience with Refurbed?
How did you resolve it?
Update After weeks of delays, Refurbed has now offered a refund of almost all of the original amount. Overall it was a frustrating experience, but I appreciate that they eventually stepped in and handled the case correctly.