• PhoneBot AU

PhoneBot AU

Overview

PhoneBot AU has a rating of 2.41 stars from 23 reviews, indicating that most customers are generally dissatisfied with their purchases. PhoneBot AU ranks 33rd among Mobile Phones sites.

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    3
  • Value
    3
  • Shipping
    3
  • Returns
    3
  • Quality
    3

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Top Positive Review

“Exactly what I needed!”

Mary M.
12/22/20

I was specifically looking for a refurbished phone as I am fed up with buying new only to feed the resource heavy consumption of the big corporations. Phonebot supplied a Grade A Samsung S9 which was near perfect (it was 2 hours before I noticed the small scratch on the corner). The phone was delivered interstate in under 3 days in spite of the COVID and Xmas double whammy and worked great straight out of the box. Thanks so much and hope you all have a wonderful Xmas!

Top Critical Review

“Stay away- dodgy business”

Jo L.
2/22/20

Rude and dodgy. Stay away. Purchased a phone that was defective, they won't take responsibility and won't reply to your messages until you're threatening action. Please stay away and don't support this business. Would give 0 stars if possible!

Reviews (23)

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Thumbnail of user marym3239
1 review
1 helpful vote
December 22nd, 2020

I was specifically looking for a refurbished phone as I am fed up with buying new only to feed the resource heavy consumption of the big corporations. Phonebot supplied a Grade A Samsung S9 which was near perfect (it was 2 hours before I noticed the small scratch on the corner). The phone was delivered interstate in under 3 days in spite of the COVID and Xmas double whammy and worked great straight out of the box.
Thanks so much and hope you all have a wonderful Xmas!

Thumbnail of user craigr254
1 review
0 helpful votes
January 4th, 2021
Verified purchase

Thank you to Shazz from PhoneBot.

I was dealing with Shazz on the online messaging service and I also spoke to him in person over the phone and can't thank him enough for being professional and polite while delivering me with exactly what I was after with more than enough information on all the products I was asking about.

Thanks again for looking after me Phone Bot and will definitely not hesitate to tell all of my family and friends about your excellent service!

I can't wait to get my phone!

Thanks again.
Craig

Tip for consumers:
Everything is easy to use and all contact information is there if anyone needs extra help.

Products used:
I bought a Samsung refurbished s10

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Thumbnail of user ganeshb12
1 review
1 helpful vote
December 1st, 2020

I bought a refurbished iphone feom Phonebot. Good deal, very approachable people, quick response to my queries, and fast delivery. Loved my experience with you guys, keep it up Phonebot team! Oh by the way your chat service is great too so much better than what i have experienced with the likes of Telstra and Optus. Overall very satisfied!

Thumbnail of user michaelp2744
2 reviews
0 helpful votes
November 4th, 2020

Purchased the iPhone X from Phonebot in Reservoir, excellent condition as described in advert. Slight issues with battery 4 weeks later. Called into Store and replaced battery on the spot for me. Great service, Very Happy.
If you want a reliable phone give them a try.

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Adam z. – PhoneBot AU Rep

Thank You for choosing Phonebot.

We appreciate the confidence you have placed in us and we look forward to providing you with the best possible service in the future.

For any queries feel free to reach us at support@phonebot.com.au
Best Regards,
Shary Rizwee.
CX Manager - Phonebot

Thumbnail of user robynt62
1 review
0 helpful votes
December 8th, 2020

I was enquiring about refurbished phones and the process of refurbishment as I had never bought one before. Shazz was extremely knowledgeable and helpful and was able to allay any fears that I had. The 12 months warranty Phonebot offers also exceeds their competitors (it actually doubles them!). It was a pleasure dealing with them and I can not wait for the arrival of our phone!

Thumbnail of user jol126
1 review
1 helpful vote
February 22nd, 2020

Rude and dodgy. Stay away. Purchased a phone that was defective, they won't take responsibility and won't reply to your messages until you're threatening action. Please stay away and don't support this business. Would give 0 stars if possible!

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Adam z. – PhoneBot AU Rep

Hello Joanne,

Thanks for taking out your valuable time for leaving this FAKE review.

In this event you are not disclosing the whole story where your phone was received back with liquid damages in it (looked like milk was spilled) and for more clearer view please see the pictures of the inside condition of your device which have been emailed to you already and also posted in response to your feedback at different Review Portals. Out of courtesy we still cleaned the phone for you and repaired it without charging anything (liquid damage is $150 for repairs) but you insisted for a refund which we politely declined and sent the device back to you

No business will cover or would have covered you under that scenario
Thanks and regards,
Team PB!

Thumbnail of user henryk160
1 review
0 helpful votes
December 3rd, 2020

Thanks PhoneBot for your help and advice regarding the purchase of my new phone from you. It arrived promptly and looks, feels, and operates as new.

Thumbnail of user cellakec
6 reviews
8 helpful votes
January 10th, 2021

This is a place where you can get the refurbished phones and not just the simply refurbished phones btu the well refurbished phones There are lot of people that sell very old phones and the clal the refurbished which is just a disservice to the customer of the phen. I am glad they are not like other stores because they sold me a good phone.

Thumbnail of user nimakalak3
1 review
0 helpful votes
October 26th, 2023

My experience with Phonebot has been a significant disappointment, and it's important to share my story as a cautionary tale for potential buyers. I recently purchased a phone from them, and my journey has been riddled with inconsistencies and unfulfilled promises.

The initial phone I received did not match their "Like New" description. It lacked the promised seal on the top, which is particularly concerning for a device marketed as water-resistant with an IP68 rating. This issue wasn't merely cosmetic; it raised doubts about the phone's functionality and durability.

To address this problem, I returned the phone for a full refund. However, despite assurances of a prompt refund, nothing has materialized. I've been waiting for almost two months since I purchased the phone, unable to use it, and still haven't received the refund I was promised.

This situation has prompted me to consider disputing the payment with my bank and reaching out to relevant government agencies, a time-consuming and frustrating process. I want to warn potential customers that they might find themselves in a similar predicament, facing delays and unfulfilled commitments when dealing with Phonebot.

My experience with Phonebot has been marred by inconsistencies and unfulfilled promises, and I strongly advise potential customers to exercise caution when considering purchases from this company. Stay away from this company; while they may use competitive pricing to attract customers, the reality is that their service falls far short of their advertised standards.

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Thumbnail of user jennifers2168
5 reviews
2 helpful votes
September 13th, 2022

Please do your research. I had some issues with my phone and returned immediately - as soon as i could given I was held up a bit when Sash who promised to email me details on how to return it, left it too late for me to make the PO that night (it caused a lot of trouble that now has resolved BUT I did have to state my case a number of times and review accordingly till situation was resolved). All is good now. Be sure to absolutely connect as soon as you have an issue, IF you have one, ask for the name of the person you speak to and if you don't get immediate support go as far as you can as soon as you can. I went higher than just PBot but the issue resolved quickly when I reviewed my experience. Basically it was a very very hot battery and could have been dangerous. Some things slip by, they have to be more careful though and I hope through all this they may decide what really should be sold or not of the older styles of phones, I was told I'd bought an old old one and to expect that, but I also bought another old old phone from elsewhere, just brilliant, no issues, so do your research and immediately check what is sent out to ensure all is well. Phone itself for rated "good" looked excellent, hardly any scratches or marks (part of the port sticking out the bottom where the charge cord goes in though), but as I said, they missed how bad the battery was. All good now.

Tip for consumers:
Please do your research and see if another site doesn't suit your needs
Research the older phones - if you want one just for camping and not for major apps or anything, the "old old" ones can be just fine but check battery heat and charge
Promptly check what you receive in order to be in touch IMMEDIATELY if needs be
Get names, keep dates and communications
Thank them for helping when they do

Products used:
bought a phone but sent it back

Thumbnail of user ayesham23
1 review
0 helpful votes
November 19th, 2020

I have some ongoing issues with my purchase but Shahroz was very helpful and he listened my problem and give me better solutions for that.

Thumbnail of user parminders18
3 reviews
9 helpful votes
May 2nd, 2021
Verified purchase

BEWARE!

NO RETURNS!

Please buy your products from actual retailers where you can return if you are unhappy with the product. Phonebot doesn't offer returns if the product is not good.

Tip for consumers:
They say 7 day money back, no questions asked BUT don’t mean it. All they do is ask questions and REFUSE return or refund in the end.

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Thumbnail of user mrmattknight
1 review
0 helpful votes
March 21st, 2024

Terrible customer service. Never answer the phones. Take your money and tell you the iPad will be repaired in 48hours (2 weeks out of warranty) 1 month later and still no iPad. No one returns messages or emails. Zero care is given. We will buy elsewhere. I can recommend Rebelo.

Thumbnail of user abbaso
4 reviews
3 helpful votes
January 10th, 2021

I have been getting used to using the refurbished phone I got to them because of my lack of experience with such pones and I have to say that he phone works just as well as a new phone. You may not even tell that it is refurbished. This to me was a great service because most fo the refurbished phones always tend to have problems after a few uses by the new owners.

Thumbnail of user rimas17
1 review
0 helpful votes
November 15th, 2020

Excellent quality phone, fast delivery with great additional accessories. Happy with my transaction!

Thumbnail of user kellyd903
1 review
0 helpful votes
November 25th, 2020

Excellent phone sent to me, great quality, everything that was said about the phone was true, speedy postage, great customer service and follow up, definitely recommend them!

Thumbnail of user davidn2084
1 review
1 helpful vote
September 23rd, 2022
Verified purchase

I ordered a refurbished google pixel 5 from phonebot. I didn't receive any confirmaiton and needed to call 3 times before i was sent confirmation. I ordered express shipping but the phone hadn't been sent a week later with no explanation. I called every day to ask for some tracking information but was given "oh its still be processed, just wait" answers each time.
I asked for a full refund as they hadn't even attempted to send me the phone at this point. They claimed to process the refund that day. A week later I still had not received any money back. I called and they promised to process it again and call me back. They called back to offer me the phone with a free charger. I declined this generous offer and requested a refund again.

Simply put it was impossible to get a straight answer out of them and had to call several times to make any progress.
Don't buy from them.

Thumbnail of user caruksmanh
9 reviews
0 helpful votes
January 10th, 2021

I have always feared buying refurbished phones until I got a chance to get phones from them and now I know where to go incase I don't want to buy a new phone. They have a wide selection of phones and they are refurbished and not looking as old as other refurbished phones. I know that I made a good choice when I got one.

Thumbnail of user alexf238
1 review
2 helpful votes
December 13th, 2019

I ordered an iPhone 7 that was supposedly Grade A. When it arrived it was slow to boot up, did not make calls, did not record sound to video, etc. I emailed Phonebot and they asked me to post it in for a refund which I did. They then stopped replying to email and messenger and the phone number listed goes straight to message bank. Do not shop here unless you want to get ripped off.

Thumbnail of user fahadz
Adam z. – PhoneBot AU Rep

Gday Alex
Can you please send me your order ID and return shipment tracking details on support@phonebot.com.au
Once we receive the product back from the customer, our turnaround time is two working days to process refunds. Our staff inspects the device for icloud login among other things before they can be escalated for refunds. Kindly provide me with your details and I'll get this sorted asap
Thanks for your patience and sorry for the inconvenience

Thumbnail of user shyamals1
1 review
0 helpful votes
November 10th, 2020

Services provided by phonebot are of excellent quality. Staff were very welcoming and heard my issue properly and solved the same.

Thumbnail of user ivanp85
1 review
0 helpful votes
September 3rd, 2018

Ordered a refurbished iphone se 64gig via "catch of the day". I'm very happy with the purchase, the phone came with an excellent cover, already installed tapered glass, lightning/usb cable, and wall charger plug + free delivery. Will buy from Phonebot again, cheers

Thumbnail of user fahadz
Adam z. – PhoneBot AU Rep

Thanks for your feedback. Much appreciated!

Thumbnail of user sophiam64
1 review
0 helpful votes
June 12th, 2018

Bought an iPhone 6s, it started to flicker the next week, went back to them and they replaced my device in no time, love their 6 months warranty on devices.

Thumbnail of user fahadz
Adam z. – PhoneBot AU Rep

Thanks for your feedback. Much appreciated!

Thumbnail of user rickyl32
1 review
0 helpful votes
July 3rd, 2018

Prompt customer support via messenger app with resolution of issues. Very helpful, hope to purchase again soon.

Thumbnail of user fahadz
Adam z. – PhoneBot AU Rep

Thanks for your feedback. Much appreciated!

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Established in 2012, Phonebot is a market leader in sustainable technology products commonly known as refurbished goods. We are one of the largest Australian online and offline retailer and wholesaler in our category stocking over 100 product models. Our aim is to reduce carbon footprint by reusing or recycling technology products. From acquiring a gently used product, our team of qualified technicians grades and refurbishes each device and only the most delicately used are on sold to consumers on marketplaces, on our website and in store. Devices that do not meet the criteria are then either exported for overseas use or used as parts elsewhere. Hundreds of positive customer testimonials on various review platforms testify our commitment to providing excellent customer service and after sales support. Our team of tech heads is based in Melbourne helping customers make sustainable business choices 7 days a week We are so confident about the quality of our products that we offer a 7 day change of mind returns on all items sold, in addition to the 6 months warranty. All our inventory is stored and shipped from Melbourne not overseas like other sellers. The team at Phonebot appreciates your business and expects a positive review to encourage us and others make sustainable everyday decisions

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