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Review summary

Created with AI, based on recent reviews

Evaluating 45 reviews, reviewers had a great experience with this company. Customers frequently praise the staff for their helpfulness and positive attitude, making interactions pleasant and productive. Many people highlight the exceptional customer service, appreciating the personalized and understanding approach. The quality of the products is often described as outstanding, with consumers noting the excellent craftsmanship, design, and durability. However, some customers were dissatisfied with certain product aspects, such as clasps being difficult to close or cases cracking after minimal use. A few people also mentioned issues with misleading product specifications, like the absence of a promised laptop pocket, and some found the carry-on cases to be too large for most airlines. Additionally, a small number of reviewers reported negative experiences with customer service regarding these specific product concerns.

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Customer service

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Quality

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Service

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Reviews shaping this summary

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

I recently attempted to purchase a carry-on case from Carl Friedrik and initially faced some frustration with the process. I was drawn to the option of personalising the case with my monogram,... See more

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Hello – My fiancée bought me the "Carl Friedrik Hybrid Carry-On X" for my birthday. From a design standpoint, it’s a beautiful piece of luggage. It looks exactly like the photos and the overall bu... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Jacob was very helpful and after looking at my luggage and feedback, felt it would be best to send in a new set as replacement instead of fixing it. Despite a little bit of cosmetic issue upon ch... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The airline damaged my bag and only provided partial compensation. I reached out to Carl Friedrik, explaining that I couldn’t afford to buy a new one at full price but that I really loved the suitcase... See more


Company details

  1. Bags and luggage shop
  2. Leather Products Manufacturer

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Carl Friedrik: Leather Briefcases, Wallets and Bags - Handmade in Italy with the finest Materials.


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4.1

Great

TrustScore 4 out of 5

551 reviews

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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

all good, but slow delivery

All good, but slow delivery, I had ordered on December 30, the parcel was apparently lost in transit. That can happen... When asked, CF informed me that the replacement order had been made. I got the parcel by January 10.

9 January 2025
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Reply from Carl Friedrik

Dear Rene,

Thank you for sharing your feedback.

We’re very sorry for the inconvenience caused. We can confirm that a replacement was shipped with express delivery, and we can see it has been successfully delivered.

If there’s anything else we can assist you with, please don’t hesitate to reach out, we’re here to help.

Best,
CF Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great quality and service

I own three CF products, and very happy with all of them. They're all lookers and the quality is great. Had an issue that required the involvement of customer support, and received very fast and satisfactory treatment.

1 December 2024
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Delighted

Delighted with the product and equally impressed with the all round service!!
Highly recommend!!

23 December 2024
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Delivery not made at time notified

Delivery not made at time notified. Delivery information provided was inadequate. Call centres were very poor at reacting to the problem. Delivery took over a week due to this.

6 December 2024
Unprompted review
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Reply from Carl Friedrik

Dear Graham,

Thank you for sharing your feedback.

We’re sorry to hear about the issues you experienced with the delivery. Upon reviewing your order, we found that it did not arrive initially due to an incomplete address being provided. However, we can see that a replacement was arranged promptly and has since been delivered.

If there’s anything else we can assist you with or if you have further concerns, please don’t hesitate to get back to us, we’re here to help.

Best,
CF Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Fantastic products

Fantastic products, finished with the highest quality at a fair price.
Bags that exude class, and they attest that they are made with love for the material from which they are made.
In a word top class bags and luggage

31 December 2024
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Amazing suitcase and lovely customer care

I got a Core carry-on which I took on a 3 week multi-country trip around Europe, and it was absolutely wonderful. Really well made, takes a lot of weight, and even with a 7-8kg backpack on top it stays easy to roll. It was such a good experience that I then ordered a check-in suitcase as well. There was a hiccup with delivery, and the customer care team dealt with it masterfully. Very happy overall!

20 October 2024
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Rated 2 out of 5 stars

Functional But Odourific 72-Hour Backpack (Leather)

The 72-Hour Backpack (leather) is beautifully designed and for the most part very functional with all of its features. However, these are all ruined by the odour of the material used. Even after airing for 3 weeks after purchasing the rancid odour (reminds me of a wet dog smell) is still present. Not entirely sure what it will take to lift the odour, but as of right now I may just return the bag.

19 December 2024
Unprompted review
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Reply from Carl Friedrik

Dear Genesis,

Thank you for your feedback. We’re sorry to hear about the issue you’ve experienced with your backpack. This is certainly not the experience we want for our customers.

Please get in touch with us directly so we can look into this further and assist you with a solution. We’re here to help and want to ensure you’re fully satisfied with your purchase.

Best,
Team CF

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

This beautiful leather bags stinks

This beautiful leather bags stinks! The dust cover and fabric lining of the bag have a funky sour smell. I tried taking the bag out of the packaging to air it out, but it's no use. I cannot give this as a gift, it smells so bad. I'm so disappointed because it's a beautiful leather backpack, and now I'd don't have a Christmas gift for my husband.

17 December 2024
Unprompted review
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Reply from Carl Friedrik

Dear Eve,

Thank you for your feedback. We’re sorry to hear about the issue you’ve experienced with your backpack. This is certainly not the experience we want for our customers.

Please get in touch with us directly so we can look into this further and assist you with a solution. We’re here to help and want to ensure you’re fully satisfied with your purchase.

Best,
CF Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Superb quality and excellent customer care.

I needed a new suitcase so I looked in several retail outlets. I chose Carl Friedrick because it was exactly what I wanted and the quality was superb.
I ordered direct from their website and the whole experience was great.
Excellent communication and delivered exactly as promised.

6 December 2024
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Exceptional customer service

From the moment I ordered to delivery the customer service was exceptional. Emails not only to advise me on delivery but also to welcome me and thank me for choosing their brand. The item is a Christmas present and can confidently say they will love it. It is superior quality and I have recommended CarlFredrik to colleagues and family. Will certainly purchase more. Thank you

8 November 2024
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Palissy

Best briefcase/laptop bag I’ve ever owned. The leather quality is top notch. I can see this lasting for years.

8 December 2024
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great Service

I purchased a cabin bag early in the morning. By mid morning the same bag was on sale at a considerable discount. I contacted customer service and they offered the same deal to me. Brilliant.

25 November 2024
Unprompted review

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