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CeX Reviews

1.8 Rating 678 Reviews
18 %
of reviewers recommend CeX
1.8
Based on 678 reviews
Shipping & Delivery
Delivery Methods
Courier, Postal Service
Average Delivery Time
Within 5 Days
On-time Delivery
Greater than 63%
Accurate And Undamaged Orders
Greater than 62%
Customer Service
Communication Channels
Email, Live Chat, Telephone
Queries Resolved In
Over A Week
Customer Service
1.5 out of 5
Returns & Refunds
Refunds Process
Difficult
Returns Process
Could Be Better
CeX 1 star review on 26th July 2024
Daz
CeX 1 star review on 16th May 2024
Slawomir Gromadzki
CeX 1 star review on 15th March 2024
HamptonRoad
CeX 1 star review on 15th March 2024
HamptonRoad
CeX 1 star review on 8th January 2024
Paul
CeX 1 star review on 11th August 2023
Perry
CeX 1 star review on 11th August 2023
Perry
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Anonymous
Anonymous  // 01/01/2019
Scalping thieving scummy retailer
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Posted 2 years ago
Don’t buy from them… I bought a galaxy fold 3 A grade for £1,400 within 2days of me buying it I lost signal no calls no emails nothing absolutely dead. I took it back to cex where they done there tests I went back 1hr later and was told the phone is fine and it’s my sim card so I went to O2 and got the sim card changed but still didn’t work. So when I done some research on the phone provider I found out the phone was reported missing or stolen so they blocked the phone When I took it back to cex with proof that the phone had been reported missing or stolen hence why I lost all signal they didnt care and told me nothing they can do ..the staff started to laugh when I said they had to sort this out asap they tried to take the phone back without refunding me (trying to cover there track’s) Well guess what the ombudsman are now involved and so is action fraud too I will get my money back
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Posted 2 years ago
I’ve never known cex to give grade A I took a MacBook Pro in to sell it had box plus I forgot cable but they said I could buy one of them the MacBook was brought new I’d used it once kept it in a case ext got my mate to check it over who works for apple they said it’s in perfect condition no marks ext anyway it got graded B I asked why and when he asked the lady testing it he was told it’s because I didn’t have original cable I thought fair enough the nice man said bring in cable tomorrow and we will grade it A I said ok then as soon as the man said that the lady who tested it said it’s going to be graded B anyway it’s got light scratches on it what a load of rubbish I’d had it checked by 3 people who said no marks whatsoever it’s not fair ripping people off lost out on over 50 pound
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Posted 2 years ago
The most useless company ever. Every item I buy from the Boston branch is faulty then we go through the nightmare of trying to return the item. All round useless company.
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Posted 2 years ago
Their sales practices are intentionally misleading and their warranty is a lie. I brought a Fitbit versa 3 from CEX as it was recommended by their sales assistant for swimming. When I attempted to return the faulty item they sold me for repair I was informed that because I'd worn it in water I had voided the warranty. They should have told me this when it was purchased but instead they told me I could swim in it. Their customer service team are doing their best to dismiss my complaints too and I feel the only way forward is to refer my complaint to trading standards.
CeX 1 star review on 5th April 2022
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Posted 2 years ago
Thank for the best customer service from Tooting Store
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Posted 2 years ago
They offered a ridiculous price for a brand new Samsung Chromebook 4 that they will sell for 3 times the amount.
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Posted 2 years ago
Bought a phone and a week later was broken. Took the phone back amd nothing they can do and £500 out of pocket amd no working phone. No response from head office at all. Avoid like the plague!
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Posted 2 years ago
NO phone costumer service in 2022!!!
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Posted 2 years ago
Poor customer service within store They do not appear to understand consumer law on faulty products And do not abide by their 24 month warranty. Avoid at all costs!!
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Posted 2 years ago
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Posted 2 years ago
Robbing FUCKS!!!!!! Paid £1350 for galaxy z flip 1month ago, h8d it, lost receipt so couldn't take it back to original shop so to claw back sum ££££ took it CEX ,offered me £575, thats £700+ profit for them as they sell it the for £1200...
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Posted 2 years ago
Customers be aware! I tried to cash in a “iPad Air” at the Weymouth branch, there was no lead or charger so they stated that it was worth £56.00 subject to testing, I returned after testing, all was fine with the unit, unfortunately they now were only offering £50.20. On questioning this reduction the manager stated thar there offer was subject to testing! I pointed out that the test was fine, he then said that the staff member was new. We had agreed a price yet they failed to honour this, customer satisfaction, I don’t think so.
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Posted 2 years ago
That day i bought. psp game and it not work out , and the next day i return it they won do refund service repay me return in £ 3 , but after a moment he put back £ 10 back to the gaming on sale again . his staff at back snick smiling behind this all conversation process . beside that , my brother is a disable people and they still will use the same method lie in business , my brother buying the gaming in £ 15 , the gaming have problem cant work out . refund back in retail price £ 5 . this is a scam company . ( store : tempatland - cex )
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Posted 2 years ago
Bought an iPad 2nd gen and told I could refund for cash of returned within 48hrs. Took it back next day to be told I could only have store vouchers. The so called ‘manager’ was extremely rude and said I was lying, the voucher policy had been clearly explained and another member of staff witnessed this … I was served via a mobile terminal around 10 feet from any other staff member on a very busy Saturday. Basically called me a liar. Horrible staff, nonchalant management and terrible shop. I’d never, ever buy from these rude and nasty con artists again. I’ve put in an official complaint but not hopeful having read very similar reviews. I hope they go bust!!!
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Posted 2 years ago
My 13 year old saved up his pocket money from chores and bought a used xbox from these crooks. The item failed after a few months so we returned it in the original box and with all the bits as they instructed. After they had it almost a month, they emailed to say the warranty seal had been tampered with so wouldn't do anything more than send the broken unit back. The item was in EXACTLY the state it was sold to us in and nobody touched the warranty seal at any point. These people are uncontactable by phone so you can't even talk to a manager about it. They are nothing but thieves, selling the electrical equivalent of clapped out second hand cars. A disgusting outfit who offer a warranty and then lie to avoid you using it.
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Posted 2 years ago
I located the avaliable item put it in basket paid through paypal then found it was still in my basket I was not going to go through paypal again it looks like a dodgy company
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Posted 2 years ago
Very disappointing. Very disappointed at being given a B grade considering the items (2x Homepod Minis) were in excellent condition, and boxed. Due to, and I quote, ‘light scuffs on the bottom’ (Unfortunately Apple hasn’t worked out levitation yet. And, using a dirty rag in a lame attempt to read the tiny serial number does not help). Petty and tight. Verrry slow turn around too, still waiting on payment dayyysss later. I’ll be going elsewhere from now. I would highly recommend you do too. At least, check your receipt. I wish I had previously. EBay, Gumtree, GAME, Car boot, standing outside on the street with a sign is probably the better option. I didn’t even mention the slow service due to the staff being too busy discussing the best scene in Pulp Fiction. It’s been 28 years! Mirroring their tech inability, it’s time to move on.
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Posted 2 years ago
have tried to like CEX but they are just incompetent. Twice I have ordered an item and twice they’ve sent me the wrong item. The first time, messing up a christmas present. The second time, just p****** me off. The customer service team seemingly don’t care, just reply with standard “yeah we’re sorry, send it back” Sending things back and then waiting again is just rubbish. It shouldn’t happen. Plus they don’t follow their own advice. For example, they say to return the item with a note from me asking them to send the correct item (like I should even have to do that!?), so, I do it anyway, only to find out they blatantly ignore that and refund you. You might think, you had a refund what’s the problem? I still wanted the item. So I had to go through the rigmarole of ordering it again. Which they then messed up as described above. They’re just incompetent. I partly blame myself for being a cheap skate and buying used. Lesson learnt. It’s not worth the hassle.
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Posted 2 years ago
Have a BIG PROBLEM, because some "Expert" when I bring a phone for exchanged say is 100℅ fine and you go to travel and wanna proof your "vaccine status and negative test for coronavirus etc.", only I give one because you're don't have -1000, It's first in my history negative review, I'm only 43 years old, I hope the person who calls him, Engineer will have a similar problem or even worst in his life.
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Posted 2 years ago
CeX is rated 1.8 based on 678 reviews