BuyBackX Launches Inaugural Long Island Store Boosting Local Shopping Experience
BuyBackX has officially opened its first physical store, located at 275 Walt Whitman Road in Huntington Station, New York. This launch marks a significant expansion for the company, which has operated successfully as an online platform for 16 years.
Enhancing the Local Shopping Experience
This new store allows customers to sell or trade in their electronic devices for instant cash or purchase certified pre-owned gadgets at competitive prices. The move to establish a brick-and-mortar presence aligns with BuyBackX’s mission to make device trade-ins more accessible and convenient for local consumers.
Founder’s Journey and Company Growth
Founded by entrepreneur Andreas Leptourgos, BuyBackX evolved from BuyBackWorld.com, which he launched in 2009. Initially aimed at helping banks recycle old BlackBerry devices, the company diversified rapidly. By 2010, after making a substantial investment in iPhones during a major product launch, Leptourgos transitioned from Wall Street to fully focus on his growing enterprise.
- Founded: 2009
- Location of First Store: 275 Walt Whitman Road, Huntington Station, NY
- Devices Purchased: Over 1 million
- Total Payout: More than $100 million
- Recognition: Featured in Forbes, The New York Times, and six-time Inc. 5000 honoree
Community Connection and Future Plans
Leptourgos emphasized how the new storefront offers a platform for building trust and fostering relationships with the local community. He stated, “Our goal has always been to make it easy and rewarding for people to trade in their tech responsibly.”
Customers who visit BuyBackX can have their devices evaluated, receive immediate quotes, and get paid promptly. The Huntington Station store will serve as the company’s flagship location, setting the standard for future expansions across Long Island and beyond.
The opening of BuyBackX’s first physical store signifies a pivotal step in enhancing the local shopping experience, while promoting environmentally responsible practices in technology trade-ins.
