Bestdirect Reviews 251

TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

4.3

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Considering 75 reviews, reviewers overwhelmingly had a great experience with this company. Many customers found the ordering process straightforward and efficient, appreciating the ease of purchasing items. The delivery service received high praise for its speed and reliability, with many noting that products arrived sooner than expected and were well-packaged. Reviewers also frequently highlighted the excellent service and outstanding products, often describing them as brilliant and effective. However, some reviewers were not happy with the quality of certain products, finding them cheaply made or not as expected, leading to returns. Additionally, a few customers experienced issues with delivery, such as items not arriving or incorrect products being sent, and some faced difficulties with the return process, including delays in receiving refunds.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Within a couple of days of receiving my Chef-0-matic 2 door oven the on/off switch stuck. When I reported this my complaint was received with friendly courtesy and efficiently dealt with. Arrangements... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Easy to order, Super quick delivery and well packaged. Absolutely love the walking sticks. Great for better posture. And feel so sturdy. So much better than normal walking sticks.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Very pleased with the Puripods. Work well and good value for money from this business. Arrived sooner than expected and well packaged.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Product that we bought ceased to charge a few months after we bought & it was replaced immediately


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  1. #202 of 233 best companies in Homewares Shop
  2. #33 of 51 best companies in Exercise Equipment Shop

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Shop with Best Direct online, pioneers in unique and innovative products for the Home, Cleaning, Kitchen, DIY and Health & Fitness. The lowest prices on the Internet one click away.


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4.3

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TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

251 reviews

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Floor exerciser

I purchased a floor leg exerciser from this company costing 99.99 but had to return it unfortunately because of its weight. I returned it via Evri on 17.8.24 but according to them it's still in transit. Despite sending emails to both Best Direct and Evri I've heard nothing, which is appalling and I'm nearly £100 out of pocket despite doing everything correct. Wouldn't trust them again, it's a con!

17 August 2024
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Worst company i have ever dealt…

Worst company i have ever dealt with.The item i ordered was never delivered to me so contacted Bestdirect Customer Services.(Evri had lost it or delivered it to wrong address).I requested DOR form to be sent to me by post, which they agreed to do because i am a pensioner and cannot do it online.A month later and i still have not received DOR form.I have emailed them at least a dozen times regarding this matter which they have ignored.So i am £30 out of pocket with no help from Bestdirect whatsoever.Appalling service from a company i shall never do business with again.Robert.O

30 July 2024
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Problem resolved.

Had a problem when ordering online. When directed to my bank to verify payment, could not get back to finalise order. Had to wait over weekend to try to resolve, by which time the price of item went up. A lovely lady called Kathy called me to finalise the order and kept price at original cost.

I was at first annoyed when could not resolve quicker, but this was down to my impatience. Now very happy and will use again.

10 November 2023
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Rated 2 out of 5 stars

Took 2 weeks to arrive

Took 2 weeks to arrive. After emailing them I was told they were waiting for stock? Something on TV at that moment. I think it'd shocking service

6 November 2023
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Air fryer packed up after less than 6 months

All they are interested in is sending a returns address no customer relations whatsoever strange how they only reply to good reviews which theirs not many I have absolutely no means of being able to return a large air fryer

31 May 2023
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Reply from Bestdirect

Good morning,
We offer several options to return an item including collection service for bulky items but these services require to print a label to add to the parcel so that we can identify your return and proceed with refund.
I see the issue here is not that we don´t provide a collection service but that you don´t have a printer. In such case a colleague from customer service will contact you today so that they can do the return process for you online, print the label and send it to you by email or post. Alternatively, if this is not possible either, we´ll contact our warehouse to see if they can collect your parcel without printing any label.
Hope this helps. It´s not that we don´t reply to bad reviews, but we prefer to contact privately to customers to find the best solution to the issue. Thank you.

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

CALL CHARGES TO CUSTOMER SERVICE

Ordered product on Sunday and it arrived on Wednesday all in good working order. However, there was no confirmation email and I called them to be told the email will arrive once product is sent. I called 2 days later to cancel and they told me it was out for delivery. I received the item, but my phone bill arrived and I was charged £12.42 for approximately 11 minutes call time to them. Not good customer service. Really annoyed at call charges

26 March 2023
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I got a item from best direct and when…

I got a item from best direct and when came it did not work there said I can send it back but it will cost me £6.99 for postage I ask for supervision to call me and no one bothered call me I have contacted PayPal about this
PLEASE DO NOT BYE ANY THING FROM BEST DIRECT

8 March 2023
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Air cooker

Product was easy to order, arrived on time, well packaged. Product matches description, appears well made and works as promised.

3 January 2023
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Reply from Bestdirect

Thank you Karen for your nice review, we are glad to read this! Have a lovely day :)

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

As an older person I am not confidant…

As an older person I am not confidant ordering on line,
but it was very easy and straightforward. I didn't wait long for my delivery, it was well wrapped and my air fryer is working wonderful. I have to get used to different time settings as I'v only used gas but what I have cooked has been excellent. Thank you

9 December 2022
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great product

Great product. Fast Delivery. A part was missing, but was despatched as soon as I called them, and arrived very quickly. Very happy with the oven.

31 October 2022
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Reply from Bestdirect

Dear Paula, thank you very much for your nice review. We are pleased to read this and we would like to thank you for your purchase. We take the chance to wish you a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
Best regards,
Best Direct Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Air oven received very quickly I love it especially to rotisserie chicken I have forgotten about my oven I use the airoven daily I cook every thing I can in it a lot quicker and food tastes better in

Arrived very quickly IAM very happy with my purchase love to rotisserie chicken food cooks quickly and seems more tasty I use it daily and quick to clean

23 November 2022
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Reply from Bestdirect

Dear Kim, thank you very much for your 5 star review! We are thrilled to read this and we are very happy to know that you love our Air Oven :). We would like to wish you a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
Best regards,
Best Direct Team

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Very poor service.

Order item which came very fast.
Item did fit, so send back within 2 days, on next day delivery.
Phone them up after one week saying refund will be 7 days. Call again refund in five days. Email them so many times. Call them again, they said no item returned, so I give tracking number. We have item, so refund should be 2 to 3 days. Still nothing, so got PayPal to sort out my refund which they did. Very poor service this time.

11 November 2022
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Very bad experience

Very bad experience. I ordered for velform cross compression shaper 2x1- body shaper from Best Direct two days ago. I paid full payment and I also paid for the delivery. Up till now, I haven't received any acknowledgement receipt email nor have I received any email on when I will be receiving the items that I ordered. I don't think I will purchase things from Best Direct again.

Meanwhile, I ordered for TCL tablet from eBay last night and it is free delivery. I received an acknowledgement receipt email last night and I received another email this morning that the item is posted. I am yet to receive an acknowledgement receipt for items that I paid for from Best Direct two days ago, how disappointing! I will really appreciate, if Best Direct refund my money.

7 December 2022
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Will not send return label

I ordered from Best Direct, but I changed my mind and asked to return the items which are unopened, but they claimed to have moved address and will send a returns label soon. It’s now been over month and still not received a returns label. I rang over the phone and spoke to a manager called Daniel who said he would call back but it’s been 2 weeks later and still not heard back.

17 September 2022
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Velform Cover - Coverage Cream

OMG I wish I read the trustpilot reviews first!

This product is sold as being able to cover tattoos and spider veins, I can whole heartedly tell you it doesn't.
I was very excited to get a product that would make my legs look better for the summer and have been left more than disappointed by this product and Best Direct, to the point if anyone asks would I use either again the answer is an overwhelming, no, this is a company that makes money based on its returns policy.

Having received the product and followed the instructions to the letter I can safely say it covered nothing, not even small blemishes.
I applied 7 coats of the cream and still I could see blemishes and spider veins. It claims it wont come off on clothes, yet after an hour it was still wet, despite waiting the allotted time between each coat.

This all feels like the product if either not fit for purpose or faulty but can you get your money back from BestDirect, not a chance. As soon as you open the product you can not send it back which makes the 30 day money back guarantee they advertise completely useless and I am now stuck out of pocket with a product that just doesn't work.

Would I ever buy from BestDirect again, no never, the reason this is their best selling cosmetic product is that no one can return it!

1 August 2022
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I've just bought from this company…

I've just bought from this company velform cover my advice is DONT BUY IT DOES NOT WORK and when you want to return it because its not fit for the purpose it was bought for they won't except it back. You will be Ripped off of just short of £50.
I would not buy anything from them. Disgusting customer service........

28 July 2022
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Velform body cover does not work..

Velform body cover product was poor. This company states free returns on all products but won't refund unsealed cosmetics. Yet you can't test without opening product. They don't offer testers.. Very unhappy.. £40 down the drain

22 July 2022
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

If I could give zero stars I would

If I could give zero stars I would. I have bought 3 products from this company and I have been thoroughly disappointed with them all. Just take whatever money you were going to spend and throw it away, at least you'll save yourself the disappointment. Bought the paint runner Pro...gave up after 20 minutes and got my roller and brushes out, bought the sauna belt, my hair dryer produces more heat and the velform shape wear, made absolutely no difference and of course you can't return it. Rubbish products from a Rubbish company

27 June 2022
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