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Wob

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Wob Reviews Summary

The company has garnered a mixed reputation, with some customers expressing satisfaction with their product selection and the occasional positive experience with customer service. However, a significant number of reviews highlight serious concerns regarding service delays, poor product quality, and a lack of effective communication. Many customers reported issues with receiving incorrect items, slow refunds, and unresponsive support channels, which have led to frustration and distrust. Overall, while there are positive experiences, the prevailing sentiment suggests a need for improved reliability and customer service practices to enhance customer satisfaction.

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service
831
value
811
shipping
806
returns
229
quality
786

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Great service
March 15, 2023

Prompt and efficient service. Very good condition. I will continue to use WOB. Thank you. Great prices and a great selection of books. Highly recommended.

Date of experience: March 13, 2023
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over a year old

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Excellent service
March 13, 2023

Quick initial delivery of my order and when I raised a problem this was dealt with quickly and a replacement book with me the following day. Excellent service

Date of experience: March 11, 2023
World of Books C. Wob Rep
over a year old

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GB
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Bought a book in good faith.
WRONG book sent, email correspondance is SO slow, they refuse to admit fault and tell me to PAY myself to return the book (my costs!) and then Ill get refunded book cost only,
What terrible customer service

Date of experience: March 11, 2023
World of Books C. Wob Rep
over a year old

Hello, Thank you for your review, we are sorry to hear this, please can you email [email protected] with the subject REVIEWS along with your order number and we can investigate this further for you. Many thanks, Wob

GB
1 review
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An unusual book, excellent service.
March 8, 2023

My order contained a book written centuries ago. Wob had copies to choose from at different prices.

Date of experience: March 8, 2023
World of Books C. Wob Rep
over a year old

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GB
1 review
1 helpful vote
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Brilliant service
March 8, 2023

A fast and reliable service, they picked and packed the order within a day of the book being released. The book came as described.

Date of experience: March 8, 2023
World of Books C. Wob Rep
over a year old

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I bought two classical CDs which were amazing value considering their excellent, as new condition. The service and delivery was as always with WOB - perfect!

Date of experience: March 7, 2023
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over a year old

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GB
1 review
2 helpful votes
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Hopeless service. Bought a book.ordered 19/1/23.Vintage reprint "Canvas Canoes " Ref WGB*******,. £9.99. Not what I expected, Returned carefully on 27/1/23, with ALL my contact details,even paying extra for first class and extra wrap. Heard nothing since, yet I bought previously from WoB. Both phone nos lisred on web are incorrect!. Is this some sort of cowboy operation, or just penny pinchers?as impossible to contact.

Date of experience: March 6, 2023
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over a year old

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GB
1 review
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Booktastic!
April 15, 2023

WOB is a wonderful opportunity to find quality hardback books and build an affordable home library. Excellent!

Date of experience: March 5, 2023
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1 review
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March 5, 2023

The above CD, Nick Hayward From Monday to Sunday was described as being in very good condition. On receipt,pretty obvious it wasn't, paid over £5 for it,not worth that
Sent wob customer service a reply and these photos,still waiting on a resolution
Was going to give one star but this is my first negative experience with wob

Date of experience: March 5, 2023
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over a year old

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Disappointed
March 3, 2023

We had 4 books all described VG cond. I was excellent, 1 poor, 2 we're fair. This is 2nd order we consider a let down

Date of experience: March 3, 2023
World of Books C. Wob Rep
over a year old

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GB
1 review
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Antipication
March 5, 2023

When ever I order and purchase books from World of Books, I am in anticipation for them to arrive. I look for the Postman each day. I have had so much enjoyment from the books bought through World of Books.
This is because ar 78 years old this month I hope to be able to continue enjoying many more books in the future. Well done World of Books and it has been a pleasure to be able to have the books of my choice at a price I can afford.

Date of experience: March 3, 2023
World of Books C. Wob Rep
over a year old

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GB
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Brilliant book Silk Roads
Impeccably packaged
New
Delivery on time it stated
Love this company. Its values are indeed laudable

Date of experience: March 1, 2023
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over a year old

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GB
1 review
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I was looking for a rare book at an affordable price. Wob not only had the book available, but sent it promptly, and at a price that beat all other competitors. This plus its ethical principles makes it my go-to site when looking for books now.

Date of experience: March 1, 2023
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over a year old

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GB
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Ordered 4 books two were in the condition as stated. The other two definitely not. Have messaged then numerous times, but not getting any response.

Date of experience: February 28, 2023
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over a year old

Hello, Thank you for your review, we are sorry to hear this, please can you email [email protected] with the subject REVIEWS along with your order number and we can investigate this further for you. Many thanks, Wob

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February 28, 2023

Such a positive, saving on recycling whilst reading. Do recommend, reasonable price with free postage. Communications excellent.

Date of experience: February 27, 2023
World of Books C. Wob Rep
over a year old

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GB
1 review
2 helpful votes
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I have ordered more Cds, one came damaged, I have accepted a replacement and when I received a replacement it was a completely unknown artist to me. I paid for a Jon Bon Jovi cd and I have received something they probably had in stock for ages. Customer service stopped responding and I am not able to
Get hold hold of them since last week.
Meantime I found another provider and I will never order from WOB again. Waste of money, time.

Date of experience: February 27, 2023
World of Books C. Wob Rep
over a year old

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GB
1 review
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The best!
February 25, 2023

I love purchasing books from WOB. There are so many great books to choose from that I very rarely leave without only one. Great choice, great price, great packaging and fast delivery. Excellent all round!

Date of experience: February 24, 2023
World of Books C. Wob Rep
over a year old

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GB
1 review
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Very poor
February 22, 2023

Book did not arrive and no correspondence to say why or refund. Difficult to get hold of, to get a refund. Still waiting

Date of experience: February 22, 2023
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over a year old

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Incredibly Good Value
February 22, 2023

Book was advertised as 'Like New' and, for the most part, was.

There was a small amount of damage on the lower spine (Hardback Game manual) but this was easily repaired and as the book was less than a third of the full price I was easily able to overlook this - others feelings may differ on this.

I've ordered multiple books from Wob and so far have only had extremely prompt service, delivery and quality from them.

Date of experience: February 21, 2023
World of Books C. Wob Rep
over a year old

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GB
1 review
3 helpful votes
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I don't understand why World of Books send heavy hardback books through the main in what is essentially a plastic bag. My last three orders have turned up damaged and its an inconvenience to have to resolve it instead of just getting on and reading the book. I just opened the book to discover it's aso ex-library, but there was no mention of this.

If you like your books in the condition they're listed as, avoid World of Books.

Date of experience: February 21, 2023
World of Books C. Wob Rep
over a year old

Hello, Thank you for your review, we are sorry to hear this, please can you email [email protected] with the subject REVIEWS along with your order number and we can investigate this further for you. Many thanks, Wob