Check out our latest communities fighting
AI scams on Reddit and Facebook

business logo of Zavvi

Zavvi

1.3

On SmartCustomer, businesses may not offer incentives or pay to remove reviews. Learn more about our Review Guidelines.

How would you rate Zavvi?
grey stargrey stargrey stargrey stargrey star

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.

This summary is generated by AI, based on text from customer reviews

service
93
value
84
shipping
83
returns
76
quality
70
This company does not typically respond to reviews

We monitor reviews for authenticity

Canada
1 review
0 helpful votes
Follow John B.
Unfollow John B.
Share Review
Report Review

I have bought an item a month ago on Zavvi. My experience was a total mess. They provide an untrackable tracking number and they told me to wait 30 days, then i never receive the order and they said that they would send me a refund but they didn't. Have to open a case on paypal and dispute the case to have my money back. Customer service is terrible and this business is possibly a scam. Don't buy, trust me!

Date of experience: February 25, 2022
Canada
1 review
1 helpful vote
Follow Mike M.
Unfollow Mike M.
Share Review
Report Review

I ordered Lego that was out of stock and selling at a premium by collectors. Zavvi was selling it for $50 less than Legos price. I did my research and saw the terrible reviews, but most people just complained it was slow so I knew what to expect an paid extra for tracked shipping. Item arrived 3 weeks after estimated delivery, but it arrived. It was genuine Lego that should have sold for a premium and I got it at a discount.

Date of experience: February 17, 2022
New Zealand
1 review
3 helpful votes
Follow Jove H.
Unfollow Jove H.
Share Review
Report Review

Never received my item, Zavvi said "I had signed for it." Load of rubbish. Was home 24/7, as were my elderly neighbors who keep an eye on the neighborhood. Zavvi hen refused to either send my item, give me a refund, or ret to ANY email when I said it 100% had not been delivered, neither I nor my neighbors had taken receipt, and was not left anywhere on my property. I was home, I should know. Total rip off and scam.

Date of experience: February 12, 2022
Nebraska
2 reviews
0 helpful votes
Follow Caleb J.
Unfollow Caleb J.
Share Review
Report Review

Scam Company or Incompetent
February 9, 2022

Pretty sure they're a scam company that pays for bot reviews to some extent. They also pad their reviews by sending review request immediately after purchase to trick low minds into being like "great products for cheap prices, so excited" but never actually receiving the product and being to low mind to fix review. They told me after 3 weeks to wait to days and that they were just waiting on the shipping company to pick it up. One week later, I message them and they say they are waiting for supplier to get it in stock. Tries to back pedal saying from the beginning they knew the shipment was not available and were just gonna have me wait until I hopefully forgot. Save your money, spend a bit more to actually get the item you want. Low prices are a hook to steal with.

Date of experience: February 9, 2022
Canada
1 review
1 helpful vote
Follow Bob J.
Unfollow Bob J.
Share Review
Report Review

Scam
February 3, 2022

Been waiting for DVD for more then 30 days. Followed up with them and was told it shipped out of the UK that's why it's taking so long and they can't track it. 40 days now and asked for a refund. Was asked to check around to see if someone else signed for it because they show it was delivered but they can't provide proof of delivery. How could they when they said they coul
Dnt track it. Never again Zavvi.

Date of experience: February 3, 2022
GB
1 review
0 helpful votes
Follow S C.
Unfollow S C.
Share Review
Report Review

SCAMMERS!
January 25, 2022

MOST ITEMS ADVERTISED ARE NOT IN STOCK BUT THEY WILL CHARGE YOU AND THATS THE LAST YOU WILL HEAR FROM THEM! You won't get a refund either unless your lucky. Keep your money and look at the reviews they tell you everything. AVOID LIKE THE PLAGUE UNLESS YOU LIKE GIVING AWAY MONEY FOR NOTHING!

Date of experience: January 25, 2022
Italy
1 review
1 helpful vote
Follow Maedrhos c.
Unfollow Maedrhos c.
Share Review
Report Review

Unfortunately it is a fraud. The mintage of Thor Exclusive Ingot is 9995 and not 2000 and it ruins the collection as it is gilded compared to the other bars in the series but with an equal circulation. I had purchased thinking it was with 2000 pieces as per photo and description. I bought it on italian version of this website, but it's the same TheHutGroup,

Date of experience: January 22, 2022
North Carolina
1 review
0 helpful votes
Follow Beach Bum S.
Unfollow Beach Bum S.
Share Review
Report Review

I will never use them again
January 14, 2022

They say they charge you when they ship, but they charge you immediately. I ordered 2 items, one expensive 400$, and the other only 50$. I eventually received the 50$ item, but the expensive item never arrived. The customer service is an abysmal online process, which required that I download, fill out, and then submit their paperwork onto their website. I requested a refund for the entire purchase, and asked that they charge me for only the smaller item. Instead of doing the right thing, they requested that I send them all the information that I had already sent them, then asked for- get this- a picture of the shipping label! How am I supposed to send them a picture of the shipping label for a package I never got, and they likely never sent? They stated they sent it w/o tracking... right, sure. I requested a charge back from the credit card company as I became convinced they were running out the clock on the dispute period. They provided false information to the credit card company, including tracking info for the small item that weighed a couple of lbs, when the larger item they probably never sent weights almost 20lbs. Oh, yeah, they also deleted my online account so I couldn't retrieve the customer (no) service interactions to support my dispute with the credit card. Too bad for them I save all my emails and did screen captures... Hopefully the credit card company will settle this dispute in my favor, but for now I am still out 400$. Buyer beware!

Date of experience: January 14, 2022
Australia
1 review
1 helpful vote
Follow Alyssa C.
Unfollow Alyssa C.
Share Review
Report Review

Ordered on the 3rd of December so I would receive things in time for Christmas. After a week still said they were processing. When I tried to get a refund WITHIN the 14 day period on their website said they couldn't and would only give me a refund on one item only because they had sold out. After numerous messages finally said it would be shipped within the next few days. Finally on the 22nd of December the 2 items were shipped. Finally received them on the 10th of January. I contacted fair trade whim said They are a UK run company therefore they can't assist- do not order from. When asked to write a review said I would ensure everyone knew they were a scam site. Did receive an email to write feedback. It was not positive and their website has a slavery policy at the bottom. BIG RED FLAG.

Date of experience: January 14, 2022
New Zealand
1 review
0 helpful votes
Follow M Q.
Unfollow M Q.
Share Review
Report Review

I placed the order on 26/11/21, and I still haven't received my order yet.
5 messages are sent through the Zavvi webpage, they replied with no point, no actions taken by them, and no staff is trying to sort this out, they all keep their hands off.

Really disappointed with the services they provided, keep telling me to wait.
Come on, it has been one and a half months passed, enough of waiting!

The Zavvi Customer service staff who replied to my message are Mbali, Nothando& Cole, they showed up with horrible customer service, and kicked the ball around and around.

Date of experience: January 12, 2022
New York
1 review
1 helpful vote
Follow John D.
Unfollow John D.
Share Review
Report Review

Customer service is useless, deliver took 2 MONTHS, and got slapped with hidden fees. Would give it 0 if I could

Date of experience: January 7, 2022
Iowa
1 review
1 helpful vote
Follow Ryan S.
Unfollow Ryan S.
Share Review
Report Review

Zavvi will not give you the discount on the item you preorder even if it has not been delivered to their warehouse yet. Other dealers with similar items do this as not only a courtesy but to be competitive. The customer support would not cancel my item either even tho they had not received the item yet in their warehouses. I use to love buying from them but the lack of customer satisfaction and the price scalping that they tack on is ridiculous compared to their competitors. They have lost my loyalty and support.

Date of experience: December 31, 2021
GB
1 review
2 helpful votes
Follow Matthew D.
Unfollow Matthew D.
Share Review
Report Review

1 because I can't give 0
December 30, 2021

Ordered a lego set for dad's birthday and paid next day delivery because the website said this would be fine. Next day no parcel, so I spoke to Zavvi and was told the item would be with me within 3-5 days. This wasn't what I paid for and the reason for next day was I wouldn't be at home to recieve it and the birthday was fast approaching. I then asked for a change of address and was told no I would have to be there to get it. The customer service is terrible even when I escalated it to a complaint they still don't cair. I will never use Zavvi again and hope anyone reading this won't either they are a joke

Date of experience: December 30, 2021
Wisconsin
1 review
0 helpful votes
Follow Ronald S.
Unfollow Ronald S.
Share Review
Report Review

Don't buy from this site. I ordered in October and the items are not even going to make it by Christmas. They are also impossible to get ahold of and there is no way for me to cancel the order to get new Christmas gifts since the item says "shipped" for a month now.

Date of experience: December 20, 2021
Florida
1 review
1 helpful vote
Follow Leslliam R.
Unfollow Leslliam R.
Share Review
Report Review

I bought a sweater for a Christmas gift and still not having any answers from this company for days now appear that maybe I will receive after Christmas! Really! Why you dont show that during the purchase! Horrible service!

Date of experience: December 16, 2021
Washington
1 review
1 helpful vote
Follow Erica M.
Unfollow Erica M.
Share Review
Report Review

Takes forever
December 16, 2021

Shipping is the slowest, it took forever for them to ship and now that it's shipped it's taking forever to get here, probably won't be here in time for Christmas so order like two months ahead

Date of experience: December 15, 2021
GB
1 review
1 helpful vote
Follow Ben J.
Unfollow Ben J.
Share Review
Report Review

Bought some Lego that went out of stock after I bought it. Wanted it in time for Christmas but now have had to buy it from elsewhere and cannot get in contact with anyone from Zavvi. They don't reply to any messages or Twitter DMs. All I want is to cancel the order pre dispatch and get my money back and it's proving impossible. Do not buy from them

Date of experience: December 14, 2021
GB
1 review
1 helpful vote
Follow Jane R.
Unfollow Jane R.
Share Review
Report Review

Awful experience which is still continuing. Ordered a lego set that says was in stock and said 3-5 days for delivery. The clause is the free magazine which you have to accept on ordering. Beware of this. 10 days later the say the free magazine has been shipped but its never arrived. I asked where the lego set is a it was supposedly in stock at the time of ordering. Its being processed is their answer. Next it's now in their technicolour warehouse( a new warehouse which they can't contact). Next someone says for me to wait for 30 days for delivery. Are they having a laugh. I want a refund please I ask. No is the answer as part of your order has been shipped. This is the danger area. Its the free magazine that has never arrived.

Anyway I have spoken to trading standards and asked zavvi for an address to send my cancellation in writing. I am still waiting for this which they have not provided to me. In the meantime they have admitted they do not have the stock yet and have given me the option to cancel or wait. I am awaiting their response to my request of a cancellation otherwise I am going to my bank on Monday to show them all correspondence to do a charge back. They shouldn't be allowed to sell items they don't have as this is misrepresentation and should be classed as a pre order if it is not in stock. Bad.

Date of experience: December 4, 2021
Wisconsin
1 review
1 helpful vote
Follow Craig S.
Unfollow Craig S.
Share Review
Report Review

What a scam of a website
December 3, 2021

I ordered some models from Zavvi as part of a random bundle. I realized it was possible that there may be duplicates, so when I got one I accepted this as part of the bundle's low cost. But when I opened one up it was clearly broken right out of the box, it fell apart immediately. It was obvious that it was broken and Zavvi had repackaged it without even bothering to glue it back together. Can't believe the nerve that would take!

So I contacted them expecting to be offered a partial refund, 'cause like, this bundle was $16. I figured getting maybe $4 back would be okay. Nah, they wanted me to ship it back at my own expense. Would literally cost more than what I paid.

Zavvi, I hope you realize you're all a disappointment to your mothers.

Date of experience: December 3, 2021
California
1 review
1 helpful vote
Follow Meagan A.
Unfollow Meagan A.
Share Review
Report Review

HORRIBLE COMMUNICATION
December 3, 2021

Made orders three weeks ago. Made four means of contact to find out about the order. Three weeks later, the order has finally shipped. They contact me stating they don't have a product anymore even though it was stated as shipped. The company lacks communication and can not give you best information on products you order..

Date of experience: December 2, 2021

From the business

Twitter - https://twitter.com/zavvi Instagram -@ZavviUK Pinterest - http://gb.pinterest.com/zavvi/ Google Plus - https://plus.google.com/+zavvi/posts


zavvi.com
Founded in 2009
Cheshire, CHS
+51
See all photos