DO NOT TOUCH THIS COMPANY WITH A BARGE POLE.
I’m afraid my experience was entirely typical of all those reviews I have (just now) read. So I’ll not repeat all the stuff about quality, delays etc etc. In summary— The jacket I ordered for £49.95 is so awful I will put it in the bin rather than a clothing bank.
For fun, I have been having an email conversation with someone called Joel for the last 10 days (he may be AI or at best pushing out pre-written copy). Long, unctuous messages full of claptrap about how much he wants to help me and all the stuff (I’ve just now read) about urging me to accept a 5% refund and (wait for it — this is priceless) accept a 20% discount “on my next purchase”!!!!!!
By now (today’s is his 6th or 7th prevaricating, reply email) Joel has stopped pretending he works for a respected London company and closing down sales etc etc and talks openly about international returns (China I presume), and warnings about customs, delays, packages being retained indefinitely and typical return costs of £40 - £50. if I choose “Option 1” (which I have chosen 4 times with 1 line replies over the past week) and urging me to take “Option 2” (the £2.99 refund! which, of course, is in no way guaranteed and may even involve a request for further card details).
I may, by way of diversion, play along with “Joel” for another couple of exchanges but I tire.
Let me copy and paste Joel’s latest reply to my 4 recent emails each stating “Thank you Joel. I chose Option 1. John”
Dear John,
Thank you for your response, and I truly appreciate your clarity and cooperation.
Before we proceed with the return process, I wanted to share something with you from my experience working in customer service across different companies. While I fully respect your request and am here to assist you, I also try to be as honest and helpful to every customer I support.
In many cases, customers who opt for returns—especially international ones—end up facing unexpected delays or complications. When a return parcel gets stuck in customs and the duties go unpaid, the item is either sent back or held indefinitely. Unfortunately, in such situations, if the item never reaches us, we’re unable to issue a full refund.
That’s actually why I recommended Option 2 — not just for convenience, but also to save you time, money, and potential frustration. It’s a safer alternative we offer to help resolve things without relying on uncertain international return systems.
That said, I’m still happy to assist you either way, but I kindly ask you to reconsider Option 2, as it truly provides a more efficient and reliable resolution for both sides.
Please let me know how you’d like to proceed, and I’ll assist right away.
Warm regards,
Joel
Customer Support Team
Carter & Pierce
214742:2808508
DO NOT TOUCH THIS COMPANY WITH A BARGE POLE.
15. juli 2025
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