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4.6 Rating 3,354 Reviews

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About Phonebot:

Established in 2012, Phonebot is a market leader in sustainable technology products. Our aim is to reduce carbon footprint by reusing or recycling technology products. From acquiring a gently used product, our team of highly qualified technicians grades and refurbishes each device and only the most delicately used are on sold to consumers in our shops & online. 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 geeks based in Melbourne are reachable 9am to 9pm AEST via Messenger app for any troubleshooting or sales related queries.

With 2 convenient locations in Melbourne, our trained staff is busy assisting customers make sustainable and Affordable repair choices every day of the week.

Our focus is refurbished ,gently used (second hand), ex-demo, change of mind and corporate buy back devices.

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0394626936

Email:

support@phonebot.com.au

Location:

Shop A 289 Broadway reservoir
Melbourne
3073

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Anonymous // 01/01/2019

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“Went to purchase phones today, the customer service was disgusting, rude and didn’t want to help. Rather than helping the customer, he gave us a business card to look online. Phonebot lost at least $1200 today. I would recommend to go else where.”

“Brought a phone from these scammers..lasted less than three months. sent phone back and unable to get the support staff to do anything about the faulty phone..will not replace phone or give back money total jokers..reported to office of fair trading and the accc to se if I can get some sort of action..wouldn't touch them again with a ten foot pole...BEWARE”

“Clock arrived broken and wrong colour m. can't contact anybody. Want to return. Rest of order did not arrive. Want refund. Can't talk to anybody... Lucky I am with PayPal.. Don't buy from this company !!!”

“My daughter bought a set of apple sirpods for $300. after a while they stopped charging so she went to the Apple store where she was told they were fake. She went back to Phone bot where they were aggressive and rude and refused to do anything. This is now going to ACCC. Do not touch these guys”

“Purchased a phone for my son and one month later the screen fell out. I took it to a local repair person who said screws and bracket were missing to hold in the cables. They did not have screws to replace so just replaced the screen. I took this information back to phonebot and was told the phones warranty was void and they could do nothing about it. The tech who repaired the phone said that if the phone is dropped or bumped the cables could just pop out. I have bought multiple items and spent quite an amount of money with phonebot so I thought they may help me out here since the phone was supposed to be in A class condition. The phonebot support person said sometimes they do not open the phones and check inside if the phones look ok. I will never purchase through them again and advise others to proceed with caution.”

Dear Customer, Our devices are tested and then sent out. PS not all our devices go through refurbishment, some are sent in original condition too. And yes, not all the devices are opened and tested for their internal build because there are software and tools to determine the capacity and health of the internal components. I do apologize for the inconvenience and the hassle with your purchase, we can totally understand! As a gesture of customer service, we would have entertained the case if it had been brought to us prior to the repairs done by a 3rd Party but that's not the case anymore.

“I would never recommend this company when purchasing a reconditioned phone. I received my phone and had 43 days of use from it before I encountered issues. The staff were very unhelpful when I contacted them to report the damage. I eventually sent the phone back to them for the technicians to diagnose the issue. I was told it has extensive water damage and that they would not repair it according to the warranty guidelines In my hands this phone was never in contact with extensive amounts of water-it was used according to the instructions and warranty attached. They have therefore accused me of lying about how I used this phone. Phonebot have declined to replace this phone and I now have a $300 phone that is useless. I have sent a complaint to the Victorian Consumer Affairs to have this issue resolved. I requested a replacement phone and instead I was offered a $50 discount on my next phone purchase from them.”

“Kogan is a simple grift company. There's no contact other than emails, which is a redundancy of nonsensical we'll get back to you!! Have made several purchases where the products are not properly working or delivered. At every inquiry you'll receive an email, thanking you for your query and will get back. After a few of those, you'll be sent donot reply emails. Have yet to receive a purchase that is blatantly without a problem, and never addressed. Again no way of communicating outside of emails. Buy at your risk, BUYER BEWARE”

“Bought 3 Iphone XS with Lifeproof cases. After approx. 3 weeks all 3 Lifeproof cases started to deteriorate. Upon the initial receipt of the cases the packaging looked old and tattered including a label saying returned item. In contacting PhoneBot about the issue they provided a too bad too sad reply indicating not their issue, contact Lifeproof. After posting an initial response on product review with bad commentary, A PhoneBot representative repeatedly called until I answered (4 times within 10 minutes) and really pushed the point that I remove my comments and they would resolve the issue, plus make it worthwhile if I gave them a 5 star review. After discussion and debate on this fact I did agree on taking the comments down because they were going to look into the issue, however declined any reward for the 5 star review. Upon providing phonebot with photos of age rubber deterioration they have come back and said "normal wear and tear" of usage. In hindsight, I feel that the pressure to remove the bad commentary was due to an Australia day sale that they didn't want bad reviews beforehand. Please see photos attached. No indication that accessories on website that they are old returned items. Give them a miss, a company is only as good as their customer service, in this case ATROCIOUS”

“I bought an “out of box” I phone 13 pro max and the battery health was 88%!I called and asked after some calls a replacement..they said that they had to look at the warehouse if there was another one for replacement and they would call back.. NEVER CALLED BACK AND NEVER ANSWERED ME. Now I left abroad and have paid for an at least 2 year old mobile at the price of an almost new one! NEVER buying again from here. Very disappointed!”

Thank you for choosing Phonebot! I will like to apologize for the hassle that you have been through. We will certainly like to look into this, therefore, please provide your order ID. For any queries feel free to reach us at support@phonebot.com.au Best Regards, Team PB

“Galaxy A14 phone was supposed to be unlocked sanitized reset and ready to use. But this was not the case. The phone was locked to AT&T and could not send or receive text messages. "Just send back the phone and we'll refund you if we cannot replace it" Meanwhile I can be inconvenience for their actions. A refund arrived more than a week later but charged a handling fee for their deceptive behavior. I will never buy anything from them again and would recommend others to stay away.”

Dear Frank, Thank you for bringing this matter to our attention. We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience you experienced with your recent purchase of the Galaxy A14 phone. Your satisfaction is our top priority, and we want to ensure that your concerns are addressed. We see that you have already returned the phone to us. Upon receipt of the returned item, we have refunded you the complete order price, with the exception of the $8 transit cover fee for shipment. We would like to clarify that our product description lists multiple models, indicating that the product can be any one of them. The variant you received was one of those models, as described in the product listing. Therefore, the $8 transit cover fee was not refunded because the device was returned due to a change of mind, not because of any fault on our end. We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused you. Should you have any further questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact us. Your satisfaction is of utmost importance to us. Warm regards, Team Phonebot

“I have been using Phonebot for a number of years now and found found them to be reliable and honest. Their products are as described and very accurate. Compared to new prices their phones are a viable alternative enabling me to keep up with the progress in technology. If I wasn't satisfied with the business or its products I wouldn't still be a returning customer!”

Thank you, Peter Gripton, for your continued support and positive feedback! We're thrilled to hear that you've been using Phonebot for several years and have found us to be reliable and honest. Providing accurate product descriptions and offering competitive prices is important to us, and we're glad to know that we've been able to meet your expectations consistently. We appreciate your loyalty as a returning customer, and if you ever need anything in the future, please don't hesitate to reach out to us at support@phonebot.com.au. Best regards, Team Phonebot

“Re: Phonebot Customer Feedback Order (#150668) received this order 3-4-24, but incorrect case was sent with phone. have had emails from Andy and Simon but no resolution as yet?”

Dear John Dawson, We're truly sorry to hear about the inconvenience you've experienced with your order. We understand the importance of receiving the correct items, even if they are complimentary accessories. Our team is dedicated to resolving this issue promptly and ensuring your satisfaction. Rest assured, a replacement cover has been selected as per your preference and will be shipped out within the next 2 days. Thank you for your understanding and patience. We value your feedback and strive to provide excellent service to all our customers. Best Regards, Team Phonebot

“The phone is exactly as purchased, like new and working great. Very good to deal with when phoned as well. The only issue was Australia Post who took 7 days at Express Post to get the phone from Melbourne to Perth. Loved the free accessories included.”

Thank you, Ian Kline, for your feedback! We're glad to hear that your phone arrived exactly as described, in like-new condition and working great. We apologize for any inconvenience caused by the delay with Australia Post, but we're pleased that you loved the free accessories included. If you have any questions or need assistance, please don't hesitate to contact us at support@phonebot.com.au. Best regards, Team Phonebot

“Great service quick delivery.Now just have to figure out how to get my free games back on it.”

“I was very plesed with the service I had and how quickly the phone arrived”

Hello, We're pleased to hear you were very pleased with our service and the speedy arrival of your phone. If there's anything specific you'd like assistance with or if you have more feedback, feel free to drop us a line at support@phonebot.com.au. Cheers, Team PhoneBot

“Extremely happy with my phone, it was an A Grade one but looks almost brand new. Postage time was okay. Highly recommend!”

“Second-time customer; I bought my first refurbished phone from PhoneBot and was very happy with it. It broke after a few years (nothing to do with purchasing it from PhoneBot) and, as I was impressed the first time around with PhoneBot, I thought I'd put my trust in them again. They did not disappoint - Purchased a refurbished phone, it was in better condition than advertised and works perfectly fine with no issues!”

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“Was impressed by the standard of the packaging and the inclusions that came with the phone. my only concern is that the phone is a cheap Chinese knock off, despite the Apple logo. I have seen these phones in China and while they appear to do all the things Genuine Apple product does the reliability is suspect. Anyway I have it now and would have difficulty getting a refund.”

Dear Cornelis, We appreciate your feedback and concerns. We assure you that we sell genuine products, and we apologize if there's been any confusion. If you have specific doubts or questions about the authenticity of your device, please contact our support team at support@phonebot.com.au. We're here to assist you. Best regards, Team PhoneBot

“As previously, my purchase was seamless!”

Thank You for choosing Phonebot! In case of any queries feel free to reach us on support@phonebot.com.au Best Regards, Team Phonebot

Thank You for choosing Phonebot! In case of any queries feel free to reach us on support@phonebot.com.au Best Regards, Team Phonebot

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Phonebot is rated 4.6 based on 3,354 reviews