Back Market
⭐ Öko-Score 8.6/10Europe's leading marketplace dedicated exclusively to professionally refurbished electronic devices.
Key Specifications
Europe's leading marketplace dedicated exclusively to professionally refurbished electronic devices.
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Detailed Merchant Portrait: Back Market
TL;DR
Back Market was founded in Paris in 2014 and is now the world's largest marketplace for refurbished electronics. Operating as a pure marketplace, it aggregates offerings from over 1,500 audited workshops and offers a minimum 12-month warranty and 30-day returns.
Company History
Back Market was founded in Paris in November 2014 by Thibaud Hug de Larauze, Vianney Vaute, and Quentin Le Brouster. The name is a playful nod to 'Black Market'—a conscious contrast designed to show that pre-owned tech can be brought out of the shadows into a reputable, trustworthy marketplace. Back Market launched in Germany in 2016. The company operates as a pure marketplace without owning its own inventory, allowing verified, professional refurbishers to offer their devices directly. Today, Back Market partners with more than 1,500 workshops. A proprietary 'Quality Score' evaluates merchants based on customer service and quality metrics, with higher scores leading to more prominent listings on the platform.
Sustainability Certifications
Back Market is B-Corp certified—an international standard that verifies a company meets strict social and environmental performance standards alongside financial goals. In 2022, the company went a step further, officially adopting the status of a 'société à mission' (purpose-led corporation under France's PACTE law) to legally anchor its ecological mission within its corporate charter. According to Back Market, the sale of refurbished smartphones on its platform has avoided over 580,000 tons of CO2 emissions since November 2014. This figure is provided by the company itself and has not been independently verified by us.
Warranty and Returns Overview
Back Market offers a minimum 12-month seller warranty, which can be extended through an optional Back Market warranty plan, along with a 30-day no-questions-asked return policy. You can read a direct comparison with Refurbed in our Back Market vs. Refurbed comparison guide. Device conditions range from 'Premium' (like new, virtually no cosmetic blemishes) to 'Fair' (noticeable wear and tear, but fully operational).
Who is Back Market suitable for?
Back Market is ideal if you value a wide variety of merchants and price ranges. Thanks to its extensive partner network, you can find multiple offers for most devices across different cosmetic condition categories. Shoppers seeking clear, structured tiering benefit from the straightforward classification between 'Premium' and 'Fair' states.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are there any active Back Market discount codes?
Yes, we list active circular offers and promotions for Back Market on ReCircle Market. Scroll down to the 'Coupons & Deals' section to see if there are any active discount codes at the moment.
Does Back Market sell electronics directly?
No, Back Market is a pure marketplace. The sellers are verified, professional refurbishers. You do not purchase directly from Back Market, but from one of their partner workshops.
Is Back Market reputable?
Yes, the company is B-Corp certified and operates as a purpose-led 'société à mission' with its ecological mission legally anchored. It has also received positive ratings in Stiftung Warentest shop audits.
How many merchants sell on Back Market?
Back Market reports partnering with over 1,500 professional repair and refurbishment workshops.
What do the condition grades mean on Back Market?
They range from 'Premium' (like new) to 'Fair' (visible wear, but technically fully functional). Prices are set accordingly based on the cosmetic tier.
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