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21 Aug 2023
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The order I made was despatched quickly and collected by the couriers you use and it arrived in the UK alright but everything has gone wrong from there. UPS the UK side of the delivery are totally useless. They have not delivered the package yet and it has been in their hands since 08/08/2023. They are blaming a Customs hold up in the release of my delivery. They have so far sent me 14 stupid messages telling me that the package will be delivered the next day but nothing happens. It appears that the UPS staff in the UK and their computer system are totally useless. Do not use UPS UK for anything. I have made 2 phone calls to them and the staff in the UPS office just keep telling me that the package needs Customs clearance for a £14 lens hood!

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10 Aug 2023
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Absolutely disgraceful customer service. Firstly our first order with the company does not show in our account, having been assured it would be fixed straight away, it still does not show. The items arrived and so far seem ok, so we made another purchase giving them the benefit of the doubt. BIG MISTAKE. Having identified our email address had been added incorrectly and not being able to update it via the website, we were told they would fix it straight away, we are now locked out of our account. The second order we made got stuck in customs, it was very clear from the UPS tracker this had happened, having contacted Photospecialist the first day it did not arrive we were told they would fix it straight away. The next day the same thing happened, it was clear the item was still stuck in customs. We contacted their support again and after around half an hour wasted time found out not only had the previous support agent not even bothered to contact UPS, they were refusing to speak to us and refusing to give UPS a telephone call. The person responsible was hiding behind one of the girls who was speaking to me (Who we thank for trying her best) they were literally refusing to speak to us and sending messages to and from via this poor girl who was landed in the middle of all this. Our emails regarding this subject were all ignored and we received no written response regarding the issue. We were told we would be called back in two hours with a solution, when that call happened we were told they still had not contacted UPS. We went back and forth for over an hour trying to get the person dealing with this speak to us, who continued to refuse, and trying to get them to agree to pick up the phone and contact UPS. We were continually told it was impossible for them to call UPS, a straight out lie. I informed them multiple times all they need to do is pick up the phone and call them, they continued to refuse to do that, and the person responsible continued to refuse to speak to me. Bearing in mind this is how they treat customers that have spent nearly 1000 GBP with them in the last 3 weeks. We contacted UPS ourselves, and within 5 minutes had found out the item was indeed stuck at customs, and that it should be arriving tomorrow. Instead of Photospecialist picking up the phone to try and resolve this, it took two days of being messed around before we finally got the answer ourselves. Photospecialist gained and lost a customer within the space of 3 weeks due to their pathetic customer service (Aside from the girl we spoke to). Do not buy with this company, their company, website and customer support is an absolute joke.
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1 Nov 2023
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Ensure the item is delivered to the customer and not a collection point where the customer has to travel to go and collect. No one dealt with my complaint. This I will buy from another company in the future.
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Answer by Photospecialist.co.uk
1 Nov 2023
Thank you so much for taking the time to leave this review. I am sorry that they didn't deliver to your home address, because this is where they should deliver. I see that there was no one home at the time and that is the reason they send it to a collection point. Sadly this is out of our hands. But I will contact you via email.
31 Oct 2023
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Item didn't arrive and still no refund or replacement Had to open a caes with PayPal Buyers beware
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Answer by Photospecialist.co.uk
1 Nov 2023
Thank you for taking the time to leave this review. I see that your package has gone lost and we start an investigation, where we handled a refund for you. I am so sorry that this has taken so long.
29 Oct 2023
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Did not respond to email - unclear about import duties and taxes to the UK

Did not respond to email. I wanted to cancel the order because on the website it said I would have taxes/duties to pay. They did not reply. Luckily, when the item was delivered, there were no taxes/duties, but this was not clear at all.
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Answer by Photospecialist.co.uk
30 Oct 2023
Hello Phil, I am so sorry about that, when you order with me you NEVER have to pay taxes. If the courier would charge this, you can always contact us, then we will reimburse you for this.
27 Oct 2023
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I ordered a printer online

I ordered online, but when I tried to add a different delivery address from the billing address. The system repeatedly tried to put in a Birmingham address that I had never heard of. Finally deciding that the address was this time correct, I continued with to order, only to find in the. Confirmation that it had substituted the Birmingham address. After contacting and getting conflicting messages from customer services this was eventually sorted out and the printer delivered to me within a week of ordering..
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26 Oct 2023
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The company is good except they need to look at the courier they use as this reflects badly on their business. Had my delivery experience been better they would have got more than three stars. They need to look at their website as to how they can improve on the address input.
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Answer by Photospecialist.co.uk
27 Oct 2023
Thank you for you honesty! I will take your feedback to the meetings to improve our services.
18 Oct 2023
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Product never arrived After 8 days they haven's even shipped the products, a pair of cables, so I cancelled the order as my need was urgent. Bought on Amazon with another vendor and got it in the next day. The refund took another week.
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Answer by Photospecialist.co.uk
20 Oct 2023
Thank you for taking the time to leave this review. I am so sorry that this has gone so long. We are working on improving our services, so I will take your order into these meetings.
17 Oct 2023
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Poor After sales Service

Bought a downloadable software package for £75.00. They emailed the serial number along with a link to an other firm where I could actually download the software. Unfortunately I couldn’t get access to the download. . Despite phone calls and emails no one seemed or wanted to help. Fortunately I contacted Pinnacle software who were very understanding and gave me a link to their web site and I managed to download the software from them. Very poor service
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Answer by Photospecialist.co.uk
18 Oct 2023
Thank you for taking the time to leave this review. When it comes to a download, there is nothing we can do. Pinnacle is the one that can have access to your account and can see what might be the issue and solve this for you.
15 Oct 2023
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Watch out for European plugs

Ordered a Fuji camera which included a charger, and received it quckly. However, the Fuji charger only had a European two-pin plug adaptor attached, no UK adaptor. When contacted they responded quickly but they sent a UK travel adaptor rather than the actual Fuji adaptor for the charger - it works but is an inelegant "cobbled together" solution.
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17 Sept 2023
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Variable delivery performance
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15 Sept 2023
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Not impressed at paying a premium for an item advertised on their website, and being supplied with an underpowered “copy” with no recompense.
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Answer by Photospecialist.co.uk
16 Sept 2023
Thank you for taking the time to leave this review. I am so sorry about this and I am glad you reached out to us. The items were switched on the location, so of course you will get the premium and I will send you an email and returnlabel to do so. Again my sincere apology.
10 Sept 2023
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When a problem isn't a problem

After a small issue, and through communication issues. What mattered is the lengths this company went to help solve the issue. It's not the problems or blame, it's how we fix them. I have answers and now promises. Just waiting for it to happen. Thank you
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Answer by Photospecialist.co.uk
22 Sept 2023
Thank you for your review and for our phone call. As promised I have made the credit for you, but I will send you the credit.
9 Sept 2023
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Terrible packing around expensive item

Packing around a very expensive item was none existent and consequently items were damaged in transit. Approached company and they only offered for me to return the item in a box that was already damaged and without an offer to meet the cost . No apology no compensation no promise to do better.
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4 Sept 2023
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Lens was 8 days late in arrival
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Answer by Photospecialist.co.uk
4 Sept 2023
Thank you for taking the time to leave this review. I am very sorry this took longer then expected. You have recieved an email on 23-8 that your package would be delivered later, due to a problem with customs with UPS. This is something that doesn't happen often, so next time we'll be able to deliver your order faster.
3 Sept 2023
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The dispatch to the UK seemed to take forever.
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2 Sept 2023
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Very poor customer service. Not responding to any emails. Item was delivered although it was cancelled. Credit card charged and unable to get a response from Photospecialist
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Answer by Photospecialist.co.uk
4 Sept 2023
Thank you for taking the time to leave this review. We have contacted you on 30-8, but are awaiting your response if you want an returnlabel. I will contact you via email.
1 Sept 2023
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Promised the purchased product will be delivered within two working days, more than a week gone, still waiting!
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Answer by Photospecialist.co.uk
1 Sept 2023
Thank you for taking the time to leave this review. You have recieved an email on 23-8 with the information that there were issues with UPS and Customs. I see it has been delivered this morning. Hopefully this will never happen again. I am very sorry that this took so long.
30 Aug 2023
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email promises not kept. inaccurate+ info from the phone operator. I will use again and hope for a better service.
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Answer by Photospecialist.co.uk
30 Aug 2023
Dear Mr. Crossley, We are sorry to see you're not satisfied with our service. I have e-mailed you.
30 Aug 2023
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You could try delivering the goods I ordered on 16th August. You claimed the problem was down to UK Customers. However although to stated that the issue was resolved almost a week ago I still don't have the goods.
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Answer by Photospecialist.co.uk
30 Aug 2023
Thank you for leaving this review. I am so sorry this has happened. We have found the solution and are working hard to get everything delivered for you. You have recieved an email last week about this. Again I am very sorry about this.
27 Aug 2023
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Stressful !!!

I wish I had heeded the other reviews, rather than take a punt on the cheap prices. My package arrived very late and badly damaged. It was UPS that smashed it about, but the seller was responsible for the long delay in customs. Luckily, in a way, I bought sturdy tripod equipment, so the damage, whilst significant, did not affect the functioning. My advice would be to avoid buying anything fragile, as it may very well arrive unusable. Nonetheless, if this had happened with any other company, I'd have returned the stuff. But communication with these guys has been so difficult, I rather live with it than have any more dealings with them.
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Answer by Photospecialist.co.uk
28 Aug 2023
Thank you for taken the time to leave this review. I am so sorry this has come to you this way. That is not what we expect from UPS to deliver our packages at all. I will contact you, to see how I can fix this for you.
26 Aug 2023
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I’m sorry to say that I can only give 1 star. The website is misleading and doesn’t suggest the company is based in NL. Therefore shipping is international and as a result, sent via UPS who give poor customer service. My parcel didn’t arrive, despite ordering 11 days before needed. I paid £9.99 postage and they won’t give me a refund until they have received their goods back from UPS. No one told me they were running behind. I have had to purchase elsewhere and have to wait for my refund of nearly 2 weeks. Very poor and won’t use again.
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Answer by Photospecialist.co.uk
28 Aug 2023
Thank you for leaving this review. I am so sorry this has happened. We have found the solution and are working hard to get everything delivered for you. You have recieved an email last week about this. Again I am very sorry about this.