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When you send your electronics in for a program which buys your used Electronics they give you a quote before you send. Well I sent everything necessary to get this full price and then after they receive my equipment they claim things were missing and the quality was not correct and reduce your price. This is just a scam to get you to use their site and once they get your stuff they can claim anything. Don't send anything to this company. Their are plenty of other companies available.

Dec 03, 2010 5:02 pm EST
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Hello Kare,

I am sorry that you feel that you did not have a fair offer on your product. Since I don't have your real name or account information I could only speak about how our system is set up and what typically happens, however if you would like to contact us I would be happy to look into your exact transaction for you. When we receive an item into our warehouse we do inspect each item. If we find that the item is in better condition than what was on the original quote we will automatically pay out the higher price to you. If we determine that the items value is actually lower than what was originally quoted, we will send you an update email letting you know that the quote has changed, we will detail out why we feel that we needed to change the price, and what the new offer is. Then we give you 5 days to respond to this request. We do send out a reminder two days after the first email, then again two days later (so on day 3 and 5). If the item is not accepted at the end of the day on day 5 we will automatically accept the new offer and start processing of the payment to you. On top of the email notifications you can also log into your account on our website and check up on the status of your item. If the value changed you will also see the message here that it has changed and the message why it changed and instructions on how to proceed. Once an item has been accepted it moves to our sales team and the items are automatically listed for sale. At this point, there are times when the item could sell very quickly sometimes within a matter of minutes if it is an item in high demand. Once this happens there is no way for us to return the item. Our customer care team is available 7 days a week by either Live chat, or email support. We do not currently have a call center to support telephone inquiries, however we are expanding our customer care team and we will be adding this option very shortly. At this time, we are available Monday - Friday from 9am -10pm EST and Saturday and Sunday from 12pm - 8pm EST. Chat is available during all these hours, and emails are responded to within 24 hours or less.
If a customer has a question or concern about their inspection, our customer care team is happy to request that the inspector take another look at the item, or to ask that a supervisor inspect the item as well. On top of this we run a QA program to constantly monitor the inspections that are completed to make sure that every inspector is looking at the items in the correct way.

As for your estimation that 95% of our customers have new lower value, this could not be further from the truth. In reality more than 75% of our customers grade their items the same way that our inspectors do. The other 25%, are split between customers who we increase their value, and others who do receive a lower value. Now we are working very hard and with feedback from our customers we have made recent changes to our site, and we launched a new quote page which is helping reduce the % of customers who are experiencing a revision to their quote.

Gazelle has processed almost 400, 000 trades this year alone, and we want each of our customers to have a positive experience, and we are more than happy to speak with your further about your experience and evaluate our process to make sure that we do everything possible to make sure that you’re happy with our service. Feedback from our users have helped us bring our program to where we are today, and your continued feedback will help us continue to refine and improve our program.

Please feel free to reach out to me, or one of my Customer Care supervisors directly and we would be happy to discuss this with you further.

Thank you

Patricia Bertrand
Sr. Manager
Customer Care
www.gazelle.com
Jan 19, 2011 2:26 am EST
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Hi Meranda, we appreciate your feedback. Please note that the reported matter regarding your Palm Pre Plus is currently being looked into by our Inspection Department. A ticket had been initiated today 1/18/2011 when your concerns were addressed to one of our Customer Care agents earlier today. We will be following up in the next 24 hours.

Cordially,
Gazelle's Customer Care
Jan 19, 2011 7:40 pm EST
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Hi Meranda,
We are happy that you are satisfied with the resolution. We are always here to help. Should you or anyone have any concerns please feel free to contact us at customercare@gazelle.com or via Live Chat available at www.gazelle.com Monday through Friday from 9:00 AM to 10:00 PM EST and Saturdays and Sundays from 12 noon to 8:00 PM EST.

Sincerely,
Gazelle's Customer Care
May 10, 2011 8:24 pm EDT
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Hi David,

Thank you for your comment, I am sorry to hear that you had this experience. We have been working with our local post office about this issue. We do not receive deliveries on Saturday's so recently the post office has been using a status saying that we are closed. Then they delivery the item to us on Monday morning. We have been attempting to get the post office to stop using this confusing message, however we have been unsuccessful in doing so. Customer care is available 7 days a week to answer any questions. If you would like to email or come to chat we would be happy to provide you an update on your transaction.
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Jennnifer J
US
Nov 19, 2009 9:46 am EST

There is another service out there that is great! Its called MyBoneyard.com. I have used it several times and have always received what I was quoted. One time I actually got more than I was quoted because when they got it they said it was actually better than what I said it was! Great service, great company and a great way to get some extra cash...

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41kare
Canton, US
Nov 02, 2010 9:00 pm EDT

They quote one price online and then when you send your item in you receive less than half the value-happened to me with a like new IPhone-they reduced the condtion to "poor" (it was like new) and when i asked them to return my phone they said too bad we sold it. I NEVER OK'd THEIR LOWER OFFER-they never emailed me with it I would have declined.
And notice they dont have a phone number on their website (by the way-it's [protected] should anyone need it) they appear to screw 95% of the consumer s that mail them items in good faith.

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mperlingiero77
Kansas City, US
Jan 18, 2011 10:07 pm EST

I just recently sent a phone in to Gazelle.com. And I was really disappointed with them. Let me first say that I had a 5 or 6 month old Palm Pre Plus that I sent into sell to them. My employer put me on the company's phone plan as of Jan 1, 2011. This meant that they would be paying my phone bill, and that I would have to switch phone companies and in turn they bought me a new phone. so I sent my phone into Gazelle.com and the original offer of 74.00 was dropped down to 2.00. They stated that the phone had heavy cracks in the screen and around the casing. A list of about 10 things which basically they told me that I beat the crap out of my phone and sent it into them and expected them to give me 74.00. In my household we take care of our items because we don't have money to run out and buy brand new. Especially when you have 3 kids and two of them being teenagers. I sent the original box with the booklets on the phone the charger everything that I had. I have since declined the offer of 2.00 and asked for them to send me the phone and all the items back that I had sent them. Gazelle.com I am very disappointed in you. I haven't gotten the phone back yet. But I am wondering what exactly then did to it and if it is the phone I sent in.

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mperlingiero77
Kansas City, US
Jan 19, 2011 3:35 pm EST

follow up from yesterday's post. since I have posted my comments and concerns Gazelle.com did reevaluate my phone and we have agreed on a different amount. If any of you have a problem please speak to them and try to work something out.

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James2012
San Jose, US
Mar 31, 2011 2:06 am EDT

This company is owned by an Israeli guy, what do you expect?

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David McCormack
Nashua, US
Apr 20, 2011 1:49 pm EDT

I sent my 2 phones into Gazelle.com and when they arrived there the post office said they were closed and could not deliver and that I have to tell the post office to redeliver, But when I went to the post office site to tell them to do a redilvery there was no place for me to have it redilivered to a business just a home. I contacted twice bye email and both times they have ignored my email. My phones are in limbo. I have a sirius satelite radio I am supposed to send them too but I will not send it till I get a responce from Gazelle. I don't know what the hold up is and why they haven't answered my email. I gave them all the info and even the info for the post office. They need to get back to me right quick, I am getting pissed it has been over 3 weeks now.

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David McCormack
Nashua, US
Apr 20, 2011 1:50 pm EDT

I forgot to say it was Gazelle that was closed the post office said.

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MARY SLADE
Newark, US
Jun 24, 2011 2:38 am EDT

HELLO im a first time user of gazelle just today i received my shipping box(6-23-11)i have been reading some of these complaints which has made me skeptical about this company. I have been quoted $305.00 for my product so to be on the safe side i have video taped my product as well as the packaging process iwill be shipping my product out 6-27-11, hopefully all goes well my product is two months old still has the screen cover on it no scratches cracks or any flaws.if there is any issues with my product or the price i was quoted changes please contact me right away @mauricemills@verizon.net THANK YOU FOR YOUR INTREST IN MY PRODUCT HOPE WE WILL BE ABLE TO DO MORE BUSINESS IN THE FUTURE.

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J-e-ll-o
Tampa, US
Jun 29, 2011 12:06 am EDT

I have used gazelle multiple times and have been more than satisfied with my experience! I have recommended them to multiple friends and will continue to do so.

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ALeSmw
Virginia Beach, US
Sep 27, 2011 7:29 am EDT

Offered me 8...thats eight...dollars for a like new Ti-89 silver edition calculator...yeah right lol...they sell all day long on ebay for five to ten times as much. This company apprears to be nothing more than a bunch of crooks trying to rip people off...they need to stop.

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nml118
Friendswood, US
May 11, 2013 3:32 pm EDT
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Gazelle sends checks that BOUNCE! I sent Gazelle my iPhone 4 and on 1/22/13 I was issued a check for $40.00. I deposited the check and 2 days later it was returned with the reason being, "REFER TO MAKER". I contacted Gazelle and 2 days later emailed this W. Ryan a copy of the returned check along with the fee that the bank charged ($6.00) in statement form. NO RESPONSE. I have had 4 online chats and I get the same response from all of them, "I will send a ticket to our finance dept to have your check reissued". This has been going on since 5/1 and now I am giving Gazelle a response, "If I do not receive confirmation by Monday, 5/13 by 5pm, central time that my $46.00 is on its way I will file charges against Gazelle on Tuesday morning for theft. I want my money or my iPhone returned". My SR # is [protected]. Issuing bad checks is against the law and I firmly believe that I am getting the run around and that this W Ryan is an imaginary person...
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Stephen Wright
Oct 02, 2014 2:34 am EDT

I purchased the iPhone brand new and unlocked from an Apple store. I have always and only use T-Mobile as my provider. I've always used a screen protector and case and changed both often. I thoroughly inspected my phone for scratches as I prepared it for shipping. I followed Gazelle's instructions for erasing the memory. The phone worked perfectly and is completely scratch free. It looks brand new!
I was disappointed and lost faith with Gazelle when I received a reply that stated they were lowering their offer because it was locked with AT&T and had scratches. I'VE NEVER USED AT&T and the phone has NO scratches! What kind of scam is Gazelle running?

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JE Mr Bean
US
Mar 12, 2015 4:42 pm EDT

They gave me more than the original quote when I sent them my imac.

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Dave2020
US
Apr 16, 2015 4:31 am EDT

I just received the mailing box from Gazelle but something told me to check the company out before proceeding with any business and I'm glad that I have.I'm apprehensive about sending your phone first and trusting complete strangers with nothing more than a promise that is not guaranteed. So I will decline from sending Gazelle my phone, I have three phones and about to have four. And wanted to let my Windows phone go but why be offered one price then wind up with a lesser price. It's bad enough that there is Christian organizations out there offering to send you $5, 000 dollars through Western union but wants you to send $250 for a so-called transfer fee. Too many scams out there along with rising homicide rate, all we can do is pray for everyone who is out to try gaming on people's trust.

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Toni Richerson
US
Apr 05, 2016 7:38 am EDT

I sent in my phone and now the bank is telling me that it is fraudulent and reversed the payment from my account, please tell me what is going on with your compnay! Toni Richerson is the name and my email is ladilex51@veizon.net

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Julie C973
US
May 24, 2016 2:21 pm EDT
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I agree with everyone's comments but wish I read them before sending my like-new iPhone 5s. I have used this company before for a MacBook and was pleased with the response. But, this time I send in this phone which always had a screen protector and case on it from day one. I bubble wrapped it in the box they sent then lo' and behold they said it has scratches and noticeable wear. Not True! They downgraded the quote to $20 from $100. So I said to send it back. Let's see what returns. They probably played volleyball with it so I am sure it will come back damaged to justify what they said. Little do they know that I have pictures and will file charges if I don't receive the same device in the same condition. Two can play this game.

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Wendy1964
US
Aug 15, 2018 8:57 am EDT

Sent over 200 dollar s worth of phones and it has been 3 or 4 months and stihave not received payment for the phone's

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agfapa
US
Oct 15, 2018 11:29 pm EDT
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Cant believe it...sent them my Samsung 7 edge and got it back with a small crack on the back bottom corner. I heard about them on national TV so maybe the flood of phones to resell was too much?

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Brent M19
US
Apr 30, 2019 3:15 pm EDT

I know of a web site that does not scam. They compete with gazelle.com. They will give you better money for your iPhones, Androids and more. They are called Tronics Pay. Visit www.tronicspay.com

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