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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 company
May 23, 2022

Website so easy to use, reliable and with prompt delivery and they do not bombard you with constant emails

Date of experience: May 22, 2022
World of Books C. Wob Rep
over a year old

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GB
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No Drawbacks
May 21, 2022

Wob provides the opportunity to buy, quiet specialised, books that I could not otherwise afford.
Deliveries are quick, or if not the delay is explained beforehand.
On the couple of occasions the order has not materialized (very, very rare), a refund has been rapidly been provided.

Date of experience: May 21, 2022
World of Books C. Wob Rep
over a year old

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I was a little sceptical at first when I read the condition to be "like new". However, I was pleasantly surprised. It was, indeed, in perfect condition.

Date of experience: May 21, 2022
World of Books C. Wob Rep
over a year old

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Wallace
May 20, 2022

Great company to deal with. Excellent service. Great amount of books available in all categories at good competitive prices

Date of experience: May 20, 2022
World of Books C. Wob Rep
over a year old

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GB
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Book review
May 20, 2022

I have over many years received a lot of books. Most have been very good, just a few have been not up to how described as been very good.

Date of experience: May 20, 2022
World of Books C. Wob Rep
over a year old

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GB
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Once again my order from WOB arrived quickly and everything was in great condition. I've never been disappointed with condition of everything I've received and price is always good too.
Great company, glad I came across them.

Date of experience: May 19, 2022
World of Books C. Wob Rep
over a year old

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GB
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Excellent
May 19, 2022

Always pleased with my purchases from WOB. Great selection of quality previously enjoyed books and I will continue to buy books from WOB.

Date of experience: May 19, 2022
World of Books C. Wob Rep
over a year old

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Hidden gem
May 19, 2022

Great for out of print books, good value and fast delivery got my order within a few days. Will highly recommend.

Date of experience: May 19, 2022
World of Books C. Wob Rep
over a year old

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Very satisfied with my purchase. All second hand items in really good condition. I will buy again (and again) so, of course) I do highly recommend WOB!

Date of experience: May 18, 2022
World of Books C. Wob Rep
over a year old

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GB
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I really enjoy using WOB - everything about the online shopping experience is user friendly and easily navigable. Customer service is prompt, efficient and courteous too.

Date of experience: May 18, 2022
World of Books C. Wob Rep
over a year old

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GB
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Great books
May 19, 2022

I have bought books from WOB for some time and always great service and books true to their description. Always excellent condition for used books.

Date of experience: May 18, 2022
World of Books C. Wob Rep
over a year old

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GB
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Better than other retailers selling used products on line. Quality is always very good and I have no hesitation in a recommendation. New products are also well priced.

Date of experience: May 17, 2022
World of Books C. Wob Rep
over a year old

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Price of books
May 17, 2022

Considering we can buy a brand new book for £4 to £5 I think generally your prices are quite expensive.

Date of experience: May 17, 2022
World of Books C. Wob Rep
over a year old

Thanks for your feedback, I will pass this onto the pricing team. Thanks, Wob

GB
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I am very happy with the books, great quality, but second hand, saving the planet from some extra waste. Customer service is excellent. Books arrived in time. Thank you for all that you are doing.

Date of experience: May 12, 2022
World of Books C. Wob Rep
over a year old

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GB
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I love books.
May 9, 2022

I am so pleased to have found WoB.
I tried ordering books from the library but so many of them are only in electronic form and we prefer to have a book in our hands.
The choice is amazing and delivery is very quick.
Thank you

Date of experience: May 9, 2022
World of Books C. Wob Rep
over a year old

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I ordered an out of print book from WoB and it arrived quickly and in good condition. Perfect! It was also a lot cheaper than I had thought - in fact, very reasonable indeed!

Date of experience: May 5, 2022
World of Books C. Wob Rep
over a year old

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Always a great experience and all my items exactly as described you won't go wrong buying from World of Books

Date of experience: May 5, 2022
World of Books C. Wob Rep
over a year old

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I can usually find the book I want, and when they get here they are as advertised. If WOB says "Good as New" the book is as good as new, if "slightly worn" that's what it is.
And they come really quickly. I'm very pleased with the service so far - it's where I look first when I want to buy a book.

Date of experience: May 5, 2022
World of Books C. Wob Rep
over a year old

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Ordered 3 books, received in good time, the books in good condition at a very reasonable cost, very happy.

Date of experience: May 4, 2022
World of Books C. Wob Rep
over a year old

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BEWARE
May 4, 2022

I ordered a book through Wob, described as VERY GOOD condition. It arrived on time, but that's where anything good I have to say about Wob ends. The book arrived with massive cover damage, with deep divots in the top, side and bottom edges of the hard cover. I immediately went to their website and filed a ticket with Watson, their bot, as instructed in the order confirmation email they sent me (pictured below). I described the problem, uploaded photographs of the damage and was given a job order reference number and promised a response within 48 hours. That was last week. Today is Wednesday of this week and still no response. Their customer service is horrible. You can't contact them directly via either chat, text, or email, only through the bot or a web order info form that they promise to answer within 48 hours. I've contacted them through both Watson bot and the webform and and have received no response. I want a free return mailing label and a complete refund.

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Date of experience: May 4, 2022
World of Books C. Wob Rep
over a year old

Hi, please email your order number to [email protected] and the team will be able to help you out further. Thanks, Wob