Reebelo

Reebelo: global marketplace for refurbished tech and lifestyle items

Reebelo presents itself as a global marketplace that connects buyers with a network of local sellers who renew and certify sustainable products. The company states that its headquarters are in San Mateo, California, and that it has a management office for Asia-Pacific. Its proposition focuses on buying and selling refurbished and pre-owned tech and lifestyle items, with discounts that, according to the site, can reach up to 70% compared to new products.

Refurbished product catalog

The catalog is organized into popular categories and customer favorites. Featured categories include smartphones, laptops, tablets, smartwatches, gaming, home and kitchen, sports and fitness, fashion and accessories, vacuum cleaners, electronics, tools and DIY, golf, skiing, and baby items. The offering includes brands such as iPhone, Samsung, iPad, and Apple Watch, among others.

The site groups products into sections such as iPhones, Samsung phones, laptops, tablets, smartwatches, home, gaming, and fashion. It also has a deals section and another for selling devices.

Marketplace model and seller network

Reebelo operates as a marketplace: it connects buyers with a network of sellers that renew and certify sustainable products. The company notes that it works with over 100 global sellers and that each seller is evaluated for their refurbishing expertise, commitment to sustainability, and ability to fulfill orders on time. According to the company, having multiple sellers who can offer the same items helps keep prices competitive.

Warranties and buyer protection

The platform offers free shipping, up to 12-month warranty, 30-day returns, and the option to extend protection through ReebeloCare. Products are described as 100% functional, original, and sustainable, and undergo quality checks at over 70 points. The company also states that certified refurbished products are packaged with 0g of newly mined materials and have energy efficiency above 90%.

Commitment to sustainability

Reebelo declares that its vision is to reduce unnecessary waste by making refurbished and pre-owned products a first choice. The company publishes impact metrics: 5 tons of e-waste avoided, 486,000 trees planted in 2023, and 48.7 million liters of water saved. It also states that it has over 500,000 customers and 30,000 reviews on Trustpilot, with a rating of 4.7 out of 5 based on 96,767 reviews.

Leadership team

The founding team consists of Philip Franta, co-founder and CEO, and Fabien Rastouil, co-founder and CPO. Gulrez Tyebji serves as Managing Director for Asia-Pacific and leads sales growth and business expansion in Australia and New Zealand.

Presence and operations in the United States

The company operates in the United States under tax identification number EIN 88-3215530. The site indicates free shipping and 30-day returns for the United States, as well as 100% secure payments. The headquarters is located in San Mateo, California.

Location and contact

San Mateo, California