Honestly such a pleasure to deal with. Postal return package arrived quickly and payment was made the same day the phone was delivered, with NO haggling to reduce the price, (as I experienced with oth... See more
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Incredibly positive, easy process. Sent a scratched, cracked iPhone 14 to them on Thursday evening and the full (and very fair) amount they'd offered appeared in my bank on Friday evening, no quibbles... See more
Really not sure how you could beat this service. Got an instant offer for my smashed phone on Saturday, received the envelope to return it on Sunday, posted it Monday, agreed amount paid into my accou... See more
Really smooth process. They weren’t the absolute highest quote I received, but they were much better than the big-name sites, and I’d read reviews about some higher quotes on other sites being reduc... See more
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About Broken Fones
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Welcome to Broken Fones, a leader in the UK mobile buy-back market. We specialize in purchasing phones that may have cosmetic damage but remain fully functional. Our mission is to offer fair and competitive prices, ensuring every device’s true value is recognized.
At Broken Fones, we are deeply committed to sustainability. By extending the life of mobile phones, we contribute to a greener, more eco-friendly future. Our Trustpilot reputation showcases our unwavering dedication to transparency, efficiency, and customer satisfaction.
Join us and discover your phone’s worth with a trusted partner that values both your device and the planet.
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259 Hospital Street, B19 2YF, Birmingham, United Kingdom
- hello@brokenfones.com
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Unbelievable service from start to…
Unbelievable service from start to finish would recommend to anyone,they received the phone on a Wednesday and the money was in my account same day.
Honestly such a pleasure to deal with
Honestly such a pleasure to deal with. Postal return package arrived quickly and payment was made the same day the phone was delivered, with NO haggling to reduce the price, (as I experienced with other dealers). Thank you Broken Fones for excellent service! Will definitely use again.
Wow! Unbeatable experience
I used a trade-in comparison site and selected Broken Fones. They sent me a pre-paid postage label and box and the money quoted was paid to me really quickly - no issues, no qualms. I'll be using them again!
Really not sure how you could beat this…
Really not sure how you could beat this service. Got an instant offer for my smashed phone on Saturday, received the envelope to return it on Sunday, posted it Monday, agreed amount paid into my account on Tuesday!
Wow - fantastic
Incredibly positive, easy process. Sent a scratched, cracked iPhone 14 to them on Thursday evening and the full (and very fair) amount they'd offered appeared in my bank on Friday evening, no quibbles! Really impressed, especially as I'd tried to sell the phone on Facebook and just had loads of scammers and lower offers.
Had an old iPhone 8 64GB that was…
Had an old iPhone 8 64GB that was broken. I had Googled to sell it. Broken Fones offered me the best price so I went with them. The recycle pack was sent out the same day. I received it a day later. I popped it in the packaging and then in the prepaid Jiffy bag which was 24 hours tracked with Royal Mail. I was paid the same day the phone was received. I would highly recommend such a straightforward and hassle free process.
Offer dropped £50
Sent a phone in then they dropped the offer £50 claiming there were scratches on the screen even though the phone had screen protectors on since coming out the box. I have sold phones to other company’s before and not had this issue so will not use again.
Easy service
Super easy! Sold my broken phone and received a decent price for it. Payment was fast. I would definitely use these guys again in the future
Quick, efficient, best price
Really impressed. Broken Fones offered the best price, compared to other recycling companies. I received the full amount into my bank account within two days of posting. Can’t fault them.
A1 Tip top service
Positive experience from start to finish. Price quoted was the price received. Free postage. Great communication via WhatsApp.
Would use again without doubt.
Sold my iphone with broken camera to…
Sold my iphone with broken camera to this company - This company paid me so fast. No negotiation. I was honest about the damage to my phone and so were they. They paid me what they promised.
Great experience overall
Great experience overall. I sent in a device under the faulty power category and, although there was a bit of initial confusion during inspection, the team handled everything professionally when I queried it.
They reviewed the situation promptly and made a fair offer, which I was happy to accept. Communication was clear, polite, and helpful throughout the process.
Really appreciate the customer service and how the matter was resolved — would happily use again.
Fast payout
Really smooth process. They weren’t the absolute highest quote I received, but they were much better than the big-name sites, and I’d read reviews about some higher quotes on other sites being reduced once the phone arrives.
Broken Fones stuck to their price. My phone arrived with them yesterday and I was paid the same day, exactly as quoted.
Easy to send off, good communication, and no hassle at all. Would definitely use again.
They were great and helped me resolve a…
They were great and helped me resolve a problem I had unlinking iCloud from the phone I sent them. And they paid the full quote given online straight into my bank, unlike other phone buying companies. As an irrelevant aside I enjoyed sending my broken phone to Hospital Street haha
Great service
Great service, Good communication, Comes quick, Gets delivered really quickly.
The best phone recycling experience to date
Best experience I’ve had selling a phone. The full process was fast from start to finish (3days). I got the exact price I was offered online paid into my bank the same day the phone was delivered to broken fones
Will definitely use again in future!!
Easy to send off the phone without even…
Easy to send off the phone without even needing a label. Processed quickly! Great service.
All rounders
Gave me a decent price for my phone, customer service was so quick at getting back & the process was done with payment made quickly. Really recommend!
Best recycler ever
Best recycler ever. They paid £10 extra as my device is in better condition.
Good service
Good service. No complaint about the service. Will definitely use this service again.
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