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Zavvi Reviews Summary

Zavvi's overall reputation is marred by significant customer dissatisfaction, primarily stemming from poor customer service and delivery issues. Many customers report long processing times, unresponsive support, and difficulties with returns and refunds, leading to a perception of the company as unreliable. While some reviews mention the appeal of low prices and a wide product selection, these positives are overshadowed by complaints about faulty items and inadequate resolution of issues. The general sentiment indicates that customers feel undervalued and frustrated, suggesting a pressing need for Zavvi to enhance its customer service and operational efficiency.

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service
93
value
84
shipping
83
returns
76
quality
70
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California
1 review
4 helpful votes
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Haven't received my order after receiving an email saying it was despatched i have not got it:@ i have contacted them and no reply

Date of experience: February 11, 2015
GB
1 review
5 helpful votes
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I ordered a PS4 for my son for Christmas and when he opened it it didn't work... my son was really upset and now I have sent this back and sent them confirmation of this and waiting for my refund for postage and for the PS4 so I can go elsewhere to get him another one! I am appalled from the service and still have not heard from them and there is no contact number!
I will never buy from this company again! Such disgusting service!

Date of experience: January 8, 2015
GB
1 review
2 helpful votes
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I pre-ordered Assassin's Creed Unity Bastille edition for my PlayStation 4 along with the Phantom Blade collectors item, after waiting a few days for a reply I was told it was out of stock, so why let people continue to pre-order knowing that they won't have enough stock? It's been over a month and all I keep getting from them are sorry emails, I'm still waiting for my order...

Date of experience: December 18, 2014
California
3 reviews
5 helpful votes
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This online company are a shambles. We waiting in for two full separate days for a collection, returning an item they had sent wrongly after I cancelled it! We even had to pay £10 to get the item uplifted as their bizarre "customer services" just insisted that it was an "unwanted item". At this point, we are still waiting for an online response after another 5 days. Avoid this mob, regardless of any bargains, they are the worst ever. I only gave one star as there's no option for zero.

Date of experience: December 12, 2014
GB
1 review
4 helpful votes
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Shocking almost non existent customer service, items not shipped and claims of out of stock although still selling. Standard stock response at the third attempt of making a complaint... This company is terrible..

Date of experience: October 14, 2014
Romania
3 reviews
12 helpful votes
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Bad sellers, they are the same seller with the hut and lookfantastic.
Don't care about the consumer, don't answer any question, they treat you like nobody. My conclusion - they don't need our money - so let's avoid their stores!

Date of experience: August 7, 2014
Saudi Arabia
1 review
2 helpful votes
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The guys at Zavvi need a geography lesson. I shipped my order to Jeddah, Saudi Arabia (SA), and my order has not arrived for over a month. I contacted them and they did send me replacements right away. Around two months later, half of my original order and half of my replacement arrived. I read the label and discovered the issue... the were sent to Jeddah SOUTH AFRICA (which is abbreviated ZA not SA). So my Blu-rays have traveled all the way to South Africa before arriving to me. I also ended up with duplicated Blu rays and missing ones. I didn't even bother contacting them again. I'll simply NOT order from them again.

BTW. On their website, my address clearly stated SAUDI ARABIA and not just SA, so there shouldn't be ANY confusion at all!

Date of experience: April 2, 2014
NL
3 reviews
15 helpful votes
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I'm surprised to see bad reviews about zavvi.
I have ordered games many times and always received them within a few days, never had any problem. I live close to england where I think this company is founded.
The games are about 25%-50% cheaper than in my country (netherlands), even the brand new ones.

Date of experience: February 25, 2014
Minnesota
1 review
1 helpful vote
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Zavvi sent me a DVD series knowing and admitting would not work in my zone.

I asked questions prior to my DVD purchase (including where I was from). At no time did Zavvi inform me that the DVD's would NOT work in my area. They happily took my money and would not allow me to return the product because it was open.

I filed a dispute with my bank.

Buyer be aware!

Date of experience: May 3, 2013
Sweden
3 reviews
3 helpful votes
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I did not receive the games I bought! I contacted the support but they won't help me.

Don't buy anything from Zavvi even if you had a positive experience by them before that is no guaranty.

I have ordered things from Zavvi and even if the delivery was very slow I got my stuff. But now I dident receive it. I contacted Zavvi but they would not help me.

So never buy anything from them some things are cheaper but when they mess up on of your orders the profit you made by using them is all gone.

The least they can do when they mess up is to help the customer. Not just tell them that they can't do anything and just say sorry. I think I am the sorry one here.

Date of experience: February 1, 2013
Ireland
1 review
4 helpful votes
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Bad sellers, should not be in business and customer service is non existent, stay away and shop around. You will find it very hard to find a good review about this seller and they trade under another name with the hope of disguising their bad service, remember HUT LTD AND ZAVVI ARE SAME COMPANY if you dont want to lose money, stay away

Date of experience: December 21, 2012
GB
17 reviews
59 helpful votes
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Good selection
October 8, 2011

Good selection - Always good deals and prices but the only thing that lets this site down in my opinion is the sllloooowwww delivery times. If you want a bargain but are happy to wait then Zavvi are great but if you are in any rush to get your hands on your goods (i. E. ordered for birthdays on a tight deadline etc.) then I would think again.

Date of experience: October 7, 2011

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