Gloria C.
Backflips has some kinks to work on
Backflips decluttering concept for cash is great. This concept is way overdue. Pick up and drop off are free and that's a huge plus (though they are not always on time). It is much easier than having a garage sell, selling online or going to a pawn shop. There should be more opportunities like this. With that said, in my opinion, I believe they are way to picky with what they accept for sale. Their website states they accept clothes, decor, jewelry, garage stuff, electronics, etc and they pick it all up, but they send almost everything right back except for the electronics and kitchen gadgets. They also don't pick up anything over 30lbs and don't pay you for anything worth less than $20. I understand they are a business and need to keep cost fair for everyone, but, is it really decluttering my garage/household if most of my items don't qualify? It would be much easier to know what they are looking for exactly. Do they need seasonal? Is clothes bought in bulk? Do they need brand name? Their list is much too vague if they are going to be this picky. 5/13/22 Thank you for the reply. However the list in this link was not originally available when I first began using Backflip. The list that is available now is still not specific. Do you accept only name brand? Do you accept seasonal, such as only winter clothes during the winter? Etc. In addition I have read through many reviews posted by backflip customer on Trustpilot, good and bad, and I've noticed a trend. For ma MANY of the bad reviews I read, backflip response to the customer by stating that they cannot find an account under that person's name or they blame the mailing service for loosing the customers products or they provide the unspecific link listing the items they "accept" and the "fair prices" they offer. Initially, I was not upset with backflip and was willing to try them again in the future as long as they worked out their kinks, but after reading their rude and defensive responses to the customers that provided less than 5 stars I'm not so sure I want to use them again. I stand by my previous review. Get organized. Improve your platform and improve your customer service.
Response from BackflipMay 13, 2022
Hi there, the information this customer is looking for is online here: https://www.backflip.com/list ; And we make sure to consistently email and text customers about these item requirements in advance of the pickup. It would be unfortunate if prospective customers thought we are unclear about what items we accept. Moreover, please note that our service is 100% free to use, and any items we cannot offer a price for can be promptly returned to the user, free of charge.


