*GIVEAWAY* Back Market Pop-up Retail Experience

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Back Market, the leading marketplace for verified refurbished electronics, is opening its first-ever retail store in New York City, bringing its mission off the screen and into a vibrant, hands-on environment.

Back Market’s new space is a bold introduction of its vision to one of the world’s most influential tech hubs, showing New Yorkers firsthand how circular economy principles can power a smarter, more sustainable future. With increased interest in refurbished tech, Back Market is making it mainstream by placing products directly in consumers’ hands, offering repair services, workshops, and events that make sustainability practical, rewarding, and easy to act on.

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UPCOMING EVENTS

Thursday, October 16th, 5:30-6:15pm
iFixit + Back Market Q&A w/ iFixit CEO Kyle Wiens
Join for a casual conversation with Kyle Wiens to discuss all things repair and iFixit. RSVP Here!

Thursday, October 16th, 6:15-8:30pm
iFixit + Back Market Hands On Soldering Workshop
Join for a soldering Workshop with iFixit Learn to solder with the founder of iFixit – Kyle Wiens! No experience needed. RSVP Here!

Saturday, October 18th, 11am-6pm
International Repair Day
Featuring free OS transfers for Windows 10 and older laptops (11am-2pm), free Y2K tattoos, retro tech giveaway for the first 30 customers in store, a DJ set from 3 – 6pm with Gilly Chan, an art exhibition by Andreion de Castro, and free beverages for visitors. Open to the Public.

Wednesday, October 29th, 6:30-9pm
Upcycled Accessories Crafting Workshop with Anna Molinari 
Join in-store to craft with everything you need to make a masterpiece, provided. Do more with what we already have (and look good doing it) with Anna Molinari, artist and creator, who dressed celebs like Julia Fox while focusing on upcycling and sustainability in fashion.

Anna will lead a workshop on how to create: A phone or digital camera chain made from soda can tabs
and jewelry made from jump rings. Snacks and bottled water provided. All proceeds from the ticket sales will be donated to The Repair Association. RSVP Here!

Tuesday, November 4th, 6-7:30pm
Breaking the Cycle of Fast Consumption: What Tech Can Learn from Fashion
Join for a discussion on what it will take to change the American consumer mindset. E-waste now surpasses textiles as the world’s fastest-growing waste stream. But while fashion has found resale, repair, and circular design, tech is lagging behind.

Join Back Market, the RealReal’s Chief Brand Officer Kristen Naiman, Rentrayage founder Erin Beatty, Fast Company’s Kristin Toussaint, and Sally Qiu, Research Fellow, Columbia Climate School. for a lively discussion that explores what the tech industry can learn from fashion. RSVP Here!

Friday, November 7th- Sunday, November 9th
Bytes for Bites Trade in Days
Join to trade in your old tech for cash — and some schmear, too. Back Market is teaming up with Leon’s Bagels to make it easy for you to make cash on your old tech — and get a free bagel to boot. Trade in your old tech for cash and a free bagel voucher from Leon’s Bagels. The coupon can be redeemed for a bagel and any type of one schmear. Walk-in. More Here!

Wednesday, November 12th, 6-7:30pm
The Price of Connection: The Future of Telcos and Consumer Freedom
Join to unpack why Americans pay more for mobile service, and how to return control and transparency to consumers. With skyrocketing prices, opaque long-term contracts, and phone plans that feel more like handcuffs, consumers are left paying more for less. RSVP Here!

PLUS more events to come! View link below.

Highlights include:

• Hands-On Experience: A “new vs. refurbished” interactive that challenges visitors to spot the difference and provides an opportunity to interact directly with refurbished tech.
• Live Pricing & Transparency: Dynamic price tags and grading explain exactly why devices cost what they do.
• Services First: Device diagnostics, screen repairs, device cleanings, repair advocacy, and trade-in options that highlight the ongoing value of what people already own.
• Connectivity with Google Fi: Back Market’s first U.S. store will also be home to Google Fi Wireless. Shoppers can explore flexible, secure, and reliable mobile plans that align with Back Market’s mission of smarter, not newer.
• Programming & Events: Community panels and workshops that engage locals in conversations about Fast Tech, sustainability, and smarter consumption.

You can expect months of dynamic programming, community events, and the opportunity to connect with like-minded people who understand the value of refurbished products and the importance of prioritizing sustainability efforts in the coming years.

Hours: Tuesday-Sunday, 10:30am-7pm, daily

Open to the Public