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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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DVDs
June 7, 2023

Good selection and able to find different versions, useful offer to make pricing good, very good delivery

Date of experience: June 7, 2023
World of Books C. Wob Rep
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The goto book store for quality used and new publications,offering a vast catalogue at highly competitive prices.

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

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Overall great
June 7, 2023

I have used WOB a few times in the past and never had any issue. The quality of the used books have always passed my expectations. However, two books in my most recent order have been refunded without any cancellation or notification - so there's room for improvement within the service

Date of experience: June 7, 2023
World of Books C. Wob Rep
over a year old

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I ordered 5 books and three were as described 'as new', 'new' and 'very good condition'. Very satisfied with them. Poems, poets, poetry was described as very good condition. Please see photos. It's dogeared, very well used, bowed covers with extensive notes, squiggles and underlinings throughout. This really is one to be pulped. The epic of Gilgamesh is I guess in very good condition except for the pinc highlighter used throughout the first half of the book. See photo. A mixed bag.

Date of experience: June 6, 2023
World of Books C. Wob Rep
over a year old

Hello, Thank you for your review, we are sorry to hear this it doesn't sound right at all, 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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I have ordered several books from Wob. The price is good and the condition is always as described and several of teh books I have bought have been gifts for other people. It's a great way to get new books to read.

Date of experience: June 6, 2023
World of Books C. Wob Rep
over a year old

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I ordered four books same author and title for my book reading club. Only two books arrived with a random third book in the envelope. I have sent two emails and two messages via the website help bot but no reply after two weeks, no refund and no books. Won't be using WOB again.

Date of experience: June 6, 2023
World of Books C. Wob Rep
over a year old

Hello, Thank you for your review, we are sorry to hear this it doesn't sound right at all, 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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Excellent site
June 6, 2023

Have bought a few times from WOB, going back to when they were World of Books. Always easy to find something of interest, order, and books are sent out promptly. Books are in the advertised condition - pre-loved but not tatty (at least mine haven't been!).

Date of experience: June 6, 2023
World of Books C. Wob Rep
over a year old

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I ordered a book from WOB online and never received it, so about 3 weeks in I emailed them and they said the book was not in good condition so it couldn't be sent out out to me. But why not let me know, then I asked about my refund and no response yet, it's been a week. Stay away at all costs.

Date of experience: June 5, 2023
World of Books C. Wob Rep
over a year old

Hello, Thank you for your review, we are sorry to hear this it doesn't sound right at all, 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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Unhappy
June 5, 2023

I paid £3.45 for a £1 book I have messaged about this but after 3/4 days I have had no response I am very disappointed

Date of experience: June 5, 2023
World of Books C. Wob Rep
over a year old

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First class
June 5, 2023

I love WOB, their prices are great, delivery is quick. They have a huge library of books new and used, the choice is yours. I have used them before and will be using them again.

Date of experience: June 5, 2023
World of Books C. Wob Rep
over a year old

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The books are always great condition, fast postage. No complaints. I would buy from WOB again, happily.

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

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Usually find multiple copies of old or out of print books on WoB. Prices are reasonable. Book are always as described and in good or as new condition. Shipping is fast & efficient. Recommended.

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

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Excellent
June 25, 2023

A seamless and simple shopping experience showing how to do online retailing properly. Great website, simple checkout and delivered as advised. No hassle, no problem. No worries. Well done Wob!

Date of experience: June 3, 2023
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Great service. Quick delivery, and free too! Good, clean and high quality secondhand books and so cheap. I would recommend WOB.

Date of experience: June 3, 2023
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over a year old

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Fantastic Service
June 3, 2023

Great prices. Order turned round very quickly. Always sooner than estimated. Good selection of books. I'm trying to do my bit for the planet. Overall excellent.

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

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1 review
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Not a good experience with World of Books! I have received 2 duplicate orders as I thought the first order was cancelled. It would be far better to have customer service on the phone rather than a chat bot which is not easy and that is how problems arise. I have received 2 books which should be in very good condition, one was covered in writing across several pages and another had a cover that was coming completely away from the spine. I have now been offered a replacement of the 2 books which are due to be dispatched soon. However I will then end up with 3 copies of the 2 books, I would like a refund, but yet again trying to contact customer service in time is probably impossible. A phone number is essential to avoid these problems.

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

Hello, Thank you for your review, we are sorry to hear this it doesn't sound right at all, 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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Disappointed.
June 3, 2023

The book was described as being in "good condition", the cover and first couple of pages have a 5 centimeter tear in them- not what I would call good condition. I paid over £5, and on the cover, there's a sticker barely covering a Cancer Research price sticker, I feel conned!

Date of experience: June 2, 2023
World of Books C. Wob Rep
over a year old

Hello, Thank you for your review, we are sorry to hear this it doesn't sound right at all, 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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My order
June 3, 2023

The book I ordered arrived well packaged and in goid condition.
I am very pleased at the price of the book.
And a bonus that the postage is free!
A huge saving for me.
I will definitely use WOB again

Date of experience: June 2, 2023
World of Books C. Wob Rep
over a year old

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A wide range of books across most categories. The prices are keen and the delivery is swift and hassle free. Good to recycle books

Date of experience: June 2, 2023
World of Books C. Wob Rep
over a year old

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Always WOB is my first port of call for buying books - I am usually able to get what I want and at a bargain price too!. Great range and fast postage - fantastic thank you

Date of experience: June 2, 2023
World of Books C. Wob Rep
over a year old

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