@@hknulzesnulnegen I can understand that! For me it is a kind of hobby to try different high end phones after a year of release, trade them in after a while and get another one. That's giving me a lot of pleasure.
I have the Pixel 8 pro and it's amazing I highly recommend it. I had the regular Pixel 6 and 7 really good experience. Once you do get a good Pixel 7 pro I think you are really good to enjoy it thanks for the video keep up the good work
Not from what I've read on some reviews, it depends on the sellers... Was looking into getting another Pixel 6 Pro and saw many reviews where the seller would not even honor the 30 day return policy... I'm staying off backmarket I'm not gonna buy off them, I've bought my renewed phones from Amazon and I've never had an issue with any.
@@j_s0n That's why you need to read reviews and even then Backmarket will check to be sure that you're not getting played. Seller can't just refuse returns without good reasons. If they did they'd have negative ratings and they'd be dropped. You were also trying to buy a Google pixel and the 6 and 7 had too many hardware issues, some that even appeared out of nowhere and the sellers may not be ok accepting them back. I know this because I bought a pixel 7 pro in like new condition, had been opened and tried but not kept and used by the original owner. I bought it from eBay refurbished sellers, and eBay is well known for having scammers and denying refunds but I trusted the rating and warranty. It arrived and I noticed a dark circle in the top corner of the screen while setting up the device. I reached out to the seller and they responded before moving it up to eBay. They accepted the return and before I did that I did a search and found out that far too many people had similar issues with the pixel 6 and 7. Overheating, freezing, rebooting, screen bleeds that wouldn't be there when they went to sleep but were there when they woke up. Even carriers, Best buy and other sellers refused certain returns for that reason. They'd sell a phone new or refurbished and we'll inspected, sell it then bad hardware fails without a reason. Some of course are just shady and hope to fool people. Others are aware of this issur with the pixel pro 6 and 7 and try to compromise. I also know this because I was proposed a partial refund to keep the device but I wasn't accepting 20%.
Dude, I gotta say you are doing a great job on the channel. You have great production quality. I hope you can try the pixel again, I love my Pixel 6 Pro! Ive had really good luck with Amazon refurbished, maybe give that a shot?
2nd bad story I've heard about back market today. they don't seem to verify that what they're selling functionally works. they seem to care about aesthetics more - what they sell as "Fair" condition would be "very good" on like walmart or amazon. so their stuff looks very clean but it's like they don't test for functionality which completely defeats the purpose.
I've had mixed experiences with back market too but to me their customer service is still second to none and returns are super easy. Pro tip, if you buy a device in said condition and you receive it in a "lesser grade" (i.e. bought in "excellent" but receive it in "good" or "fair"), you can message their customer service, they'll ask for some pics and even go as far as offer to refund the difference, I've gotten between $30-$50 back just from this alone. And on top of that, if you still aren't happy, you can still return it even after all that lol.
Was thinking about buying this one to test it out, however seeing this I remember how quickly I got bored with my regular Pixel 7 when it came out and owning it for a little while. Will stick with my S23 Ultra for sure
I'm still thinking about getting the 8 now that they have dropped in price. I don't know why I can't get a good 7 Pro just to test for a few months. Camera was so good.
Having a bad ESN likely means someone got the phone on installments then turned around and sold it to Backmarket because they wanted to get rid of it. Definitely a shady move on their part to knowingly buy a phone with a bad ESN and then turn around and sell it without including that in the listing. I never bought a phone from Backmarket because it sounds too close to black market lol 😂
Good review and video editing I just found your video trying to get this exact phone lol. It sucks that you actually couldn't keep it but its not your fault. I like phones and I love the stock Android more than Samsung's. I've had iPhones, Samsung's, LG, HTC and now am a Google Pixel user/fan. Many people have said that it is like the Apple version of Android, I agree it's a good way to put it for people to understand lol. Stock android IMO is the best, the UI is clean, smooth, fluid, gets all the updates before any other Android phone, now that they make their own hardware and software since android has been owned by Google since 2005 I love the pixel line up even more. My first Pixel phone was the 2 XL, the camera was amazing and still is to this day I still have it lol. At the time it was the best camera on a Smartphone and was way ahead of the competition, I think it was the first phone to have night photography and still took amazing low light photos. I remember it being MKBHD's favorite new phone at the time too.
@@ColoTech383 Yes, with the idea that I'll get dBrand skins to customize the back. Bought the skins, and never used them more than a day because they kept ungluing...
I have a pixel 7 (non pro). It struggles a little with 5G connectivity but 4G connection and calls are flawless. Also never heard about pixels having a bad ESN
I’ve gotten two phones off of Back Market and it was a good experience both times you can send this phone back and you’ll get your money back. That’s one thing about that service. They’re really good with that, but you definitely got a phone that I would send back. It’s a bummer.
I have one. Mine is unlocked. Same storage. Barely used. Well taken care of, I still have the box and cord. I take excellent care of my phones. So much so that I would wipe it down every day because of COVID.😂 I actually took the gold coating off. It's now silver metallic 🤷🏽 I'd sell you mine.
could you not just do an exchange? yeah you got a faulty product, that just means they either give you a full refund or exchange the product like for like.
I have a pixel 7 pro. Great phone still but it heats up while on video calls. Well i also live in a very hot country so i dont think that helps the phone either. Will wait for the pixel 9 or 10 pro before i upgrade.
The same happened with a Z Fold 3 that I purchased from Amazon. The phone was in pristine condition but I could not activate the phone due to the ESN probably never being whitelisted from the 3rd party store I bought the phone through.. it pained me having to send that phone back.
hey dude can you gift me an iphone i really need one bec my old phone is 6 years old and the screen is half broken and need a new phone so if you can that would be great tbh and thanks anyway and great videos.
![[Watch Party] RoV Pro League 2024 Winter | ( Bacon Time Vs FS )](http://i.ytimg.com/vi/lD6z1BugdZw/mqdefault.jpg)
a smartphone is a utility, use it like a utility. u don't need new phones every year.
It's an addiction lol
@@hknulzesnulnegen real
@@hknulzesnulnegen I can understand that! For me it is a kind of hobby to try different high end phones after a year of release, trade them in after a while and get another one.
That's giving me a lot of pleasure.
@@leonvanlent5069 same!
thanks for this. was considering backmarket but so many mixed reviews
I still wouldn't count them out, the return process was smooth.
I have the Pixel 8 pro and it's amazing I highly recommend it. I had the regular Pixel 6 and 7 really good experience. Once you do get a good Pixel 7 pro I think you are really good to enjoy it thanks for the video keep up the good work
Pixel 7 pro is a great phone. The Google stock UI is clean.
I really want to use it at some point
@@ColoTech383 Maybe buy another one or borrow one from ... ?
Orange case looks cool it really pops
I like it because I always know what phone it is when it's laying around
Easy return. They literally give you a year. Safer than even your carriers.
Sent it back first thing in the morning.
They decline many times saying the product has been damaged
They didn't they took it back
Not from what I've read on some reviews, it depends on the sellers... Was looking into getting another Pixel 6 Pro and saw many reviews where the seller would not even honor the 30 day return policy... I'm staying off backmarket I'm not gonna buy off them, I've bought my renewed phones from Amazon and I've never had an issue with any.
@@j_s0n
That's why you need to read reviews and even then Backmarket will check to be sure that you're not getting played.
Seller can't just refuse returns without good reasons. If they did they'd have negative ratings and they'd be dropped.
You were also trying to buy a Google pixel and the 6 and 7 had too many hardware issues, some that even appeared out of nowhere and the sellers may not be ok accepting them back. I know this because I bought a pixel 7 pro in like new condition, had been opened and tried but not kept and used by the original owner. I bought it from eBay refurbished sellers, and eBay is well known for having scammers and denying refunds but I trusted the rating and warranty. It arrived and I noticed a dark circle in the top corner of the screen while setting up the device.
I reached out to the seller and they responded before moving it up to eBay.
They accepted the return and before I did that I did a search and found out that far too many people had similar issues with the pixel 6 and 7. Overheating, freezing, rebooting, screen bleeds that wouldn't be there when they went to sleep but were there when they woke up.
Even carriers, Best buy and other sellers refused certain returns for that reason. They'd sell a phone new or refurbished and we'll inspected, sell it then bad hardware fails without a reason.
Some of course are just shady and hope to fool people.
Others are aware of this issur with the pixel pro 6 and 7 and try to compromise. I also know this because I was proposed a partial refund to keep the device but I wasn't accepting 20%.
Dude, I gotta say you are doing a great job on the channel. You have great production quality. I hope you can try the pixel again, I love my Pixel 6 Pro! Ive had really good luck with Amazon refurbished, maybe give that a shot?
Using Pixel 7. Great phone. Love the cameras and the OS.
Bro has "just having fun in backyard" typa vibe to the video
I don't take anything in life too seriously. Thanks for clicking!
2nd bad story I've heard about back market today. they don't seem to verify that what they're selling functionally works. they seem to care about aesthetics more - what they sell as "Fair" condition would be "very good" on like walmart or amazon. so their stuff looks very clean but it's like they don't test for functionality which completely defeats the purpose.
I just got the Pixel 8 Pro and yes its different compared to using a Samsung S24 Ultra. Going on day 3 for me and im getting it and liking it.
That case looks dope, I got the pixel 6 no pro version
I've had mixed experiences with back market too but to me their customer service is still second to none and returns are super easy. Pro tip, if you buy a device in said condition and you receive it in a "lesser grade" (i.e. bought in "excellent" but receive it in "good" or "fair"), you can message their customer service, they'll ask for some pics and even go as far as offer to refund the difference, I've gotten between $30-$50 back just from this alone. And on top of that, if you still aren't happy, you can still return it even after all that lol.
I may have to try that because I still want to try another Pixel. I almost picked up the Pixel 9 pro.
Here till you go viral
Was thinking about buying this one to test it out, however seeing this I remember how quickly I got bored with my regular Pixel 7 when it came out and owning it for a little while.
Will stick with my S23 Ultra for sure
My pixel 7 Pro is the best phone I've owned in my entire life. I cant go back lol
I'm still thinking about getting the 8 now that they have dropped in price. I don't know why I can't get a good 7 Pro just to test for a few months. Camera was so good.
@@ColoTech383 I ordered my 8 yesterday you should go for it (mine cost only $400!!)
This phone is still a beast! I've had mine for almost 2 years now
I recently switched from iPhone to Pixel 7a. All I can say is, screw Apple!
You don’t miss iMessage?
@@ColoTech383nope, almost never used it
Having a bad ESN likely means someone got the phone on installments then turned around and sold it to Backmarket because they wanted to get rid of it. Definitely a shady move on their part to knowingly buy a phone with a bad ESN and then turn around and sell it without including that in the listing. I never bought a phone from Backmarket because it sounds too close to black market lol 😂
I've had good luck with buying phones from Ebay , by only buying from sellers that have over 10,000 reviews. There's lots of them.
I never any problems with ebay until I started to make videos. I don't know. The show must go on
Common issue with the signal/ no data on the pixel 7 pro. Sent mine back under warranty.
What..? The pixel 7 pros struggle to stay connected to 4G data and can halt your music or video streaming while on the go very frequently??!
Did you ever get another one?
Its so unfortunate 😢it looked so nice with hazel green....they should be saying the problem with these used and refurbished devices
Good review and video editing I just found your video trying to get this exact phone lol. It sucks that you actually couldn't keep it but its not your fault.
I like phones and I love the stock Android more than Samsung's. I've had iPhones, Samsung's, LG, HTC and now am a Google Pixel user/fan. Many people have said that it is like the Apple version of Android, I agree it's a good way to put it for people to understand lol.
Stock android IMO is the best, the UI is clean, smooth, fluid, gets all the updates before any other Android phone, now that they make their own hardware and software since android has been owned by Google since 2005 I love the pixel line up even more.
My first Pixel phone was the 2 XL, the camera was amazing and still is to this day I still have it lol. At the time it was the best camera on a Smartphone and was way ahead of the competition, I think it was the first phone to have night photography and still took amazing low light photos. I remember it being MKBHD's favorite new phone at the time too.
I like the orange case❤
Using now with the new Pixel
The natural colour of the phone I would have got a clear case that hazel is beautiful
I wish it would have worked for me
Biggest mistake I've ever made regarding my Pixel was not buying the Hazel version...
Did you get the Pearl color?
@@ColoTech383 Yes, with the idea that I'll get dBrand skins to customize the back. Bought the skins, and never used them more than a day because they kept ungluing...
Back Market offered me a good price for my P7 Pro.
Did you do it?
@@ColoTech383 yep, and I used the money towards my P8 Pro
My a51 from back market had no issues and works fine still
My Pixel 8 is the best phone I've ever owned and I've had a lot over the years since I'm a tech nerd.
What do you think about the Pixel 9 Pro? Really thinking about getting one for the channel
Never have issues with Back Market here in the Netherlands 😊
I'm thinking about trying again with them.
@@ColoTech383 And what kind of item you are thinking of?
@@leonvanlent5069 I still want to get another Pixel that works. I'm might go for the pixel 9 pro and trade in my galaxy S20 ultra
Ive used backmarket a few times no issues and I have just changed my mind and returned some devices and had no issues.
I may try them again. There prices are decent.
I have a pixel 7 (non pro). It struggles a little with 5G connectivity but 4G connection and calls are flawless. Also never heard about pixels having a bad ESN
I’ve gotten two phones off of Back Market and it was a good experience both times you can send this phone back and you’ll get your money back. That’s one thing about that service. They’re really good with that, but you definitely got a phone that I would send back. It’s a bummer.
Does it have 1 year warranty like eBay refurbished ones
That's too bad I've been looking into getting a phone from back market
I'll be sure and get an unlocked one when I do
I would still give them a try, maybe it was just my experience
I just picked up an Unlocked 256G white on Ebay..... Brand New Boxed $399.00 ........
How’s it working for you?
I wish I had the chance to get one for this price as well 😶🌫️😮💨
keep going 👏👏
Thank you, I will. Thanks for the click!
no worries man@@ColoTech383
iphone has there cult thing dammm
Battery saver that normally Gray's out icons if it's on
Yes you're right
I have one. Mine is unlocked. Same storage. Barely used. Well taken care of, I still have the box and cord. I take excellent care of my phones. So much so that I would wipe it down every day because of COVID.😂 I actually took the gold coating off. It's now silver metallic 🤷🏽 I'd sell you mine.
i just order this model lol, always fan of telephoto lens and now i have an opportunity to own it now
Did you end up getting the Pixel?
@@ColoTech383 yup
To be honest, that orange case looks like neon phone condom case😭😂
😂😂😂😂😂
could you not just do an exchange? yeah you got a faulty product, that just means they either give you a full refund or exchange the product like for like.
Once burned it's hard to do business with the same company again.
True, I went back to taking chances on Ebay and I have a few more on the way.
I have a pixel 7 pro. Great phone still but it heats up while on video calls. Well i also live in a very hot country so i dont think that helps the phone either. Will wait for the pixel 9 or 10 pro before i upgrade.
I trying to get the pixel 9 pro but it sold out everywhere
Nice Video!
Why not use a sim-unlocking tool? or flash the OS again onto the phone?
I shouldn't have to do all of that
Is it the locked version or unlocked one?
Which seller please?
It was the Backmarket website
What condition did you buy it in fair good or excellent
Fair condition but it was waaaaaay better than fair. Just wished it would have activated.
I bought one the exact same phone. But mine was rooted. Was yours rooted as well?
It was not.
I would like to know if this can withstand water anymore after maintenance?
I'm not sure, I never got a chance to really use it.
Which case is this?
Just added it in the description. Thanks!
Can I get one of the used ones, I've been asking
I hope this doesn't happen to me my phone is coming tomorrow from backmarket
You will have no problems hopefully
@@ColoTech383 mine is all good
I was busting up when you said iPhone has their cult following, it's so true 🤣🤣🤣
I was a part of that cult. Took me years to break away
Treat yourself to a new pixel 7 a
That might be the way to go.
Rename the video. This has nothing to do with the pixel
Nope
I wanna buy that phone
I think I may go for one of the 9's. But waiting on the new iPhone
oops. Really poor performance by the seller. Avoid.
I was so disappointed, I really wanted to use a Pixel
You thought a company called boack market was going to sell you a clean esn phone lmao
I did
Just got mine from Amazon for $340!
The same happened with a Z Fold 3 that I purchased from Amazon. The phone was in pristine condition but I could not activate the phone due to the ESN probably never being whitelisted from the 3rd party store I bought the phone through.. it pained me having to send that phone back.
Wish I owned one of these
You will my friend
@@ColoTech383 can I get one from you pls
I never buy second hand tech 🙂 because of these reasons and more
It is getting a little challenging
Big L for back market
I may try them another time maybe, I don’t know
hey dude can you gift me an iphone i really need one bec my old phone is 6 years old and the screen is half broken and need a new phone so if you can that would be great tbh and thanks anyway and great videos.