The Whiz Cells Reviews 

301
TrustScore 4 out of 5

4.2

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Looking at 126 reviews, reviewers had a great experience with this company. Many customers found the selling process easy, fast, and well-explained, often receiving quick payments, sometimes on the same day their device was received. Reviewers consistently highlighted excellent communication and professional service, with many consumers satisfied by initial price offers that were often the best compared to other services. However, some customers noted significant reductions in the final offer after device evaluation. These downgrades were frequently due to alleged screen damage or wear that reviewers disputed, claiming the condition assessment was inaccurate or exaggerated, leading to dissatisfaction.

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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Was quoted a good amount for my old iPhone 12 Pro. Sending the device in was easy and was given a tracking number. However, The Whiz Cells did not confirm receipt. They did follow up saying I needed t... See more

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Took $85 off offered price for supposed deep scratch in screen. The phone was replaced a year ago through asurion brand new. It was near flawless as I took pics before sending it in, I saw no "deep s... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

This company was so quick with everything! From their cash offer for my device which was much higher than a competitor’s to their providing the shipping label and instructions for mailing and the qu... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Highly recommended! Great experience! Super easy process. The Wiz Cells gave me the highest priced offer for my IPhone 15. The mailer arrived promptly. I selected the option to have my mail carrier pi... See more


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  1. Cell Phone Recycling and Unlocking Service

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It's easy to sell smartphones and tablets online with The Whiz Cells. Just locate your device, answer a few quick questions about it & get your cash offer. You can sell devices that are not paid off or even cracked. Get fast cash for your mobile electronics. All orders are processed by the next business day.


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TrustScore 4 out of 5

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Rated 3 out of 5 stars

Was straightforward until you send your…

Was straightforward until you send your phone in. Then they offer you less.

February 7, 2026
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Reply from The Whiz Cells

Hi Greg, you sent 4 devices in. 2 of them, you were paid the full amount as they passed inspection. The other 2 had battery health that was low. The iPad was at 79%. That will require a battery replacement. We appreciate you giving us the opportunity to serve you.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Buyer beware!!!

I decided to go for it and send my phone to Whiz Cells. It came up on the Google search and a quick look through, I thought it was legit. I sent them a phone in great physical condition - no scratches or dings or nicks whatsoever. The battery life had deteriorated a bit so I expected compromised on the price. The original promise was $90. They received my phone and sent me an email saying the phone was totally deeply scratched and dirty and they tested the battery, 79%, so my offer was $15. Absolutely unbelievable. I told them I sent them an unscathed, clean phone in perfect condition double wrapped in bubble wrap, so no way it happened during shipping. They said unless I can show them a photo of the phone with the IMEI showing I’m out of luck.
I ended up getting the phone sent back to me according to them totally damaged and dirty. I’ll update again with photos if I actually receive it.
BUYER BEWARE!!!

February 5, 2026
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Reply from The Whiz Cells

Unfortunately, this is just not true. The device is heavily scratched. Picture here https://app.screencast.com/xzaCC5nRKozWl
We did not ask for a picture of the phone from her. We emailed her that we would send her a picture of the phone with the IMEI showing if she would like us to. Lastly, we would add that this person's credibility is provably dubious. They claim that they received the phone back dirty and scratched (which is how we received it), yet they have not received it back. Screenshot of the delivery back on Feb 10th.
Original complaint Feb 6th, screenshot just in case she tries to edit the complaint. https://app.screencast.com/GxxpUuDVQATnc Complaint on Feb 6th, screenshot just in case she tries to edit the complaint.
On here, she updated on the 9th, but still had not received the device back. https://app.screencast.com/mSjcsU6gkgb6H

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

They let you pick a price but when they…

They let you pick a price but when they get ur iteam its a different price

February 2, 2026
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Reply from The Whiz Cells

Hi Jennie,

We are sorry to see that you are unhappy. You selected Excellent condition for your iPad. We are up front with what Excellent condition is. It would pass for new. Your iPad is in very poor condition. This is why your offer changed. We returned it to you at our expense. Below are the pictures.
https://app.screencast.com/Q330BO20lBcsf
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

My experience was Great!

I was initially quoted twice as much as any other place online for my iPad Mini (which I expected to be reduced for "some reason" once it was received) and I received the Entire amount!
I reached out through email because it took longer than expected for them to receive (but then realized that was due to the weather) and I received a very quick response from them calming my worries.
Once they did receive it it was very quickly ready for deposit into my account of choice.
I would definitely recommend AND use again.

January 26, 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I’ve sold a dozen phones to them

I’ve sold a dozen phones to them. Unlike their competitors, they didn’t try and change the offer last minute and claim some mystery damage (looking at you gadgetpickup). In fact, one time they gave me a little extra saying the phone was in better shape than I claimed. Great company.

January 15, 2026
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Do not trust them

Was quoted a good price and reviews seemed positive. They claimed my phone had deep scratches with a photo to “prove” it. The photo was of some other phone and did not show my ID number. Their next rebuttal did not show a photo of my phone with scratches and the MEI at the same time. My phone was nearly perfect but how can I argue with their photo? How could I believe they would return it? I took their low ball offer. Read other reviews. No one should trust them. Repeat: do not trust them.

January 20, 2026
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Reply from The Whiz Cells

Hi Robin,

Thank you for your feedback. The phone arrived with a lot of scratches on the screen. We sent pictures to prove that. You order was handled and processed within just a few hours of it being delivered to us. Below is a link to the condition of the phone when it arrived to us. Obviously, we can not pay a good condition price for this phone. You did have the option to have it returned to you at our expense.
The phone is yours. We will provide proof of this in the pictures below. The picture with the screen on will not show all the scratches that are seen with the screen off. But you can see the consistent deep scratch to see it is the same phone. This is why we ask you to enter your IMEI number when you place the order, so you cannot make a false claim that the phone is someone else's. We do not like having to defend ourselves against unethical claims but we can not let those go. We run an honest business.
https://app.screencast.com/mCGhNSoUVn9j5
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Unsatisfied

I was given an estimate for 1 amount. When my device was received, I received an amount totally different. I will not ever recommend dealing with this company.

January 5, 2026
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Reply from The Whiz Cells

Hi Vickey,
We are sorry to see that you are unhappy. If you had selected the correct condition you would have been paid without a change. This phone is clearly broken and you did not select broken condition. We sent you a picture of the device but for everyone else, this is what were sent https://app.screencast.com/VfWKfkltqPUex

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Seamless experience

Seamless experience. Was offered more for my phone than any other similar service and the check cleared faster than any check I have EVER cashed lol

January 13, 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Quick and efficient service!

This company was so quick with everything! From their cash offer for my device which was much higher than a competitor’s to their providing the shipping label and instructions for mailing and the quick turnaround of 1 day to review my phone and complete the transaction! I am very impressed and will gladly recommend them! The sale was completed in 5 days including the weekend! I’m a very happy customer!

January 7, 2026
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Price changed drastically from what was…

Price changed drastically from what was quoted....

January 2, 2026
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Reply from The Whiz Cells

Hi Matt, we are sorry to hear that you are unhappy. We sent pictures of your phone as to why the quote was changed. You selected that you have a phone in excellent condition, which we state that less than 10% of phones qualify for, as they need to be in like new condition. Your phone is in fair to poor condition. There is a chunk out of the frame, significant scratches on the screen and many scratches on the back at the top. Below are pictures.
https://app.screencast.com/qvsljMkmRGVmX
https://app.screencast.com/Tb8lufudfTZVF
https://app.screencast.com/8HsFDvEyozHXe

We understand that sometimes buyers and sellers do not agree. That is why we offer free shipping to you, and we also cover the shipping back if you disagree with our assessment. That was offered to you, but you elected to sell the device.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Reliable …

I appreciate all the support I received during the process. The amount I was paid was fair.

December 29, 2025
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Not a good experience …

Edited: The company did respond with a small additional payment, which is appreciated.
I doubt there's any point to this review as the company will refute anything I say. However, I was quoted $70 for my Note 9. It was in excellent condition. They claim burn in on the screen and scratches on the screen. They sent me pictures that don't show anything. They dropped my offer to $10. I accepted it simply because I feared the phone being destroyed in return shipping. Oh, and they cited a missing charger. Logical, since I'm sure they don't have any there. I'll stick to selling on Marketplace from now on.

December 25, 2025
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Reply from The Whiz Cells

Hi Gloria,
We did reach out and sent better pictures with a better explanation. There was an error on our part regarding the charger. That is not a requirement for a phone. We sent a 2nd payment of $20. The phone does have image burn and scratches all the way across the bottom. The original quote was for excellent condition, which is a like-new phone. It is very rare for a phone of this age to qualify, which is why the quote was initially as high as it was.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Very easy and pleasant experience

Very easy and pleasant experience. I contacted customer service multiple times and they were extremely friendly and quickly responsive. I would definitely recommend Whiz Cells when selling back your old device. A++ for sure

December 24, 2025
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Rated 3 out of 5 stars

Process was good, until the offer

I liked the process, except for the final offer. They offered me $15 less because my screen was scratched. But they sent me pics of someone else's phone with many scratches, including on the "rim". I took pics of mine before I sent it in. I had two small scratches. But I didn't know how to dispute it, and I figured the person that made the decision wasn't going to be honest anyhow.

December 24, 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Very easy to work with!

Just purchased a new Google pixel 10, and had a one yr old pixel 8a to sell. The Whiz cells gave me a quote on line, then sent label for me to ship. They cofirmed when it was received, accepted the trade in, and had a deposit my pay pal the next day. Very easy to deal with! And after donating lots of cell phones, tablets, etc, it's nice to actually get some money back on them. Will definitely use again

December 17, 2025
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