Certified Tech Direct
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Some good, some meh. Not my fave but they do the job – I bought a refurbished Iphone from these guys through Dick Smith earlier this year. They shipped it extremely quickly - it arrived within the week even though it was coming to NZ from Australia. I was thrilled! But to my shock horror, they had sent me the wrong phone. It was the correct model but the wrong colour. I had also ordered a near perfect… Read more
model, but the one I recieved had quite a lot of cosmetic damage. It took a LOT of effort to get in touch with the customer service team. Eventually they offered me the choice of a very small partial refund for the difference in price, or to send it back for the one I had ordered. I decided to just take the refund as sending it back was a massive inconvenience at the time. The phone for the most part has been awesome. However I did notice that in the settings the battery and the camera were not recognised as genuine apple parts. 6 months later the battery has completely shat itself. I got in touch with their customer service team as this would be covered under the warranty. They emailed me a return label. I asked if instead I could get the repair done in NZ and have them reimburse me. They said their warranty only applied to in house repairs, which I thought was fair enough. I ultimately decided to get the repair done through an accredited apple provider instead because I had no doubt in my mind that they hadn’t used real parts. Instead of waiting weeks for my phone back, I paid a small fee for a battery replacement and got my phone back at the end of the day.
All in all, the phone is okay. Their customer service is okay. I have bought better quality refurbished items from other companies before with much better luck, but if you don’t care too much about quality then these guys are good. They will do the repairs if things go wrong, but ultimately, you need to be aware of the inconvenience of having to ship the phone back to them, as opposed to dropping it off to a service provider and having it back at the end of the day.
Happy with my product but shipping was really slow – very happy with the phone i purchased however he shipping time was quite bad. Customer service team was very reassuring nonetheless.
BEWARE. Refurbished iPhone not to Australian Specifications – There is a problem buying refurbished phones from Certified Tech Direct. Some of their phones are not to Australian specifications but you don't know that until they arrive. Then you are stuck. They won't refund or replace. I've just been through this with a $650 refurbished iPhone 12 bought from Certified Direct through Reebelo. I discovered… Read more
it was a model MGGX3CH/A - a model sold in China where apparently eSims are banned - so it's a perfectly good phone except it doesn't take an eSim like all iPhones sold in Australia do. That won't worry everyone but it is a particular problem for me. Reebelo led me to believe that all would be fine - just wipe it of all your data, send it back, go without a phone for a week, (what a pain) and it would be replaced or refunded. Uhm no! They said nothing wrong with this phone and sent it back! Very disappointing. And does nothing for trust. Beware. You may not get what you think you are buying.
Positive reviews
Second time buying from here. Im still happy with the condition and the fast shipping – Happy with the fast shipping and the quality of my iphone 12. For sure I'll buy again from this store.
BEST SHOP EVA – I have got 2 phones and an iPad can not foult anything we love our Samsung phones I had all my stuff delivered in 2 or 3 days perfect in every way will be buying all my phones from now on Show details
Fast delivery, good communication, product as described – I ordered some headphones from Tech Direct. Communication via email was great, product was shipped quickly and in perfect condition. Arrived super fast even though it had to travel across the country. Very impressed! Show details
Negative reviews
Pathetic. Don’t expect a refund in a hurry! – Bought an iPhone with non genuine parts. 7 business days later and still no refund. This company can not be trusted. Hopefully now the ACCC can sort them out.
No instructions on how to fit it – No instructions and would not stick properly, ended up throwing it out. Went to local shop and bought another one from there and had no issues with new one
Samsung s8 puchased/paid on sale it was faulty no phone provided no replacement had to ring to get the information – Purchased a phone during Click Frenzy paid rang 3 days later for tacking information to be told the phone was faulty; they had not others to provide would not let me speak to supervisor bad all round service illegal practise enticement no happy. Show details
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Recent reviews
Unbelievably fast postage – Ordered an ipad air for my daughter for highschool. Delivered the next day, very impressed. Ipad in new condition. Thanks so much, will be returning to buy again. Show details
Needed router for short term rental apartment – Best value, exceptional communication and rapid delivery. Highly recommend this company. Their website is also easy to use and place order…I’m a senior so easy navigation wins the day. Show details
Good price, Good service and Good value – This is the second iPhone I have bought from CertifiedTechDirect and I have been very happy with the condition and the prompt service. It’s easy to transfer the data to the new phone by switching both on and following on screen instructions. Show details
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iPhone – iPhone was like new and I was happy with everything about my purchase I recommend them to everyone,thank you so much for being professional and honest Show details
Absolutely best service – Delivery was prompt and the phone was excellent. I'm not tech savvy but it didn't take long to get going. Having the product with a guarrantee provided was very good. Show details
Excellent – Easy to use web site with availability of products and accurate description of products, made ordering simple. Postage super fast and well packed. Delighted with my purchase of refurbished iPad mini 5. Looks brand new. Show details
Amazing – Honestly the best service I’ve ever gotten buying a phone. Will defiantly be a returning customer 100% satisfied and have already recommended this company to everyone. Exactly as described. Couldn’t be happier. Thank u Show details
Excellent result – Found your store and it was so easy to find what I was looking for. The range of products was very good. I settled on a Samsung note 9 described as excellent condition. Absolutely delighted with the phone I received. The phone looks like it is brand new and hasn't got a mark on it. Working great. Will certainly be recommending you. Very fast delivery. Thanks. Show details
Not overly impressed – I knew exactly what I wanted. Unfortunately, soon after receiving phone I started to have issues. The only solution was to return the phone so they could check it. As I need a phone for work, and they do not supply a temporary replacement, meant I could not return it.
Best tech purchase ever! – Stunningly quick delivery - bought yesterday afternoon, arrived early this morn. The Samsung Note 9 looks brand new (tho' bought as 'Excellent') &, while I'm still setting it up, seems to be working as new also. The price I could not better anywhere, & is half what I would have paid if I'd bought new. I am very conscious of my environmental… Read more
footprint & will only ever buy reconditioned tech. I am happy with this (so far) & this is a feel-good purchase. Thanks guys.
Very fast delivery – It was very easy to navigate the store and I found exactly what I was looking for b Lots to choose from with a big range of prices to suit all budgets. The iPad I bought is in like new condition and it came extremely well packed. Very fast delivery. 100% happy customer. Show details
Very happy with the service, I tell everyone – I have purchased 2 phones now, could not be happier, I tell everyone about this business and advise if you need a phone don’t waste your time and money, just buy here. Thanks for the great service, speedy delivery and value for money. Show details
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Love my iPad – Able to find a suitable I Pad, stated it was in good condition but it looks in excellent condition. The speed of delivery was amazingly fast. When my husbands I Pad fails he will definitely buy from Certified Tech Direct. Show details
Return customer happy as always with CTD! – I ordered an iPhone XR and am very happy with the device. As always, very satisfied with item, price and service from Certified Tech Direct. I have purchased 5 devices over the years and will continue to shop with this company. Show details
Perfect connection – Searched all over the place and found Certified Tech Direct. Professional website, the product I was looking for and a reasonable price that comes with the reliability. Would recommend Certified Tech Direct 100%. Show details
Sent the wrong phone – Ordered 8+, they sent 6S. I am sure they might correct but given it was for my daughters 13th birthday nothing worse than seeing the look of disappointment in her face based on a blunder by someone in the dispatch section not paying attention. on the positive, it came very fast Show details
Flawless service from looking online to holding in my hand – This place has Great prices, Clear descriptions, timely and correct invoicing, astounding postage speed! Wonderful phones as new quality. Very happy I purchased through Certified tech direct. Show details
Amazing – Very easy to pick phones on website. Phone was in excellent condition. Extremely fast delivery. Very affordable prices. Will be recommending to everyone. Show details
Excellent Quality and and fast delivery – iPad mini 2 cellular purchase- great bargain .excellent quality and very fast delivery- boxed well and as described.happy to recommend...warranty gives great confidence .Would buy from again Show details
Brilliant service – My son organised a refurbished iphone 6S which arrived promptly with an unexpected complimentary cover and bluetooth speaker. There were a couple of issues with the phone which were dealt with easily and fast. I now have a replacement with another complimentary cover. The guys are very polite and helpful. The returns procedure easy to follow. A delight to work with. Thank you. Show details
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