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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

We were very happy with the service and company when we first used them. However, we placed an order early March, which they were unable to supply. Despite repeatedly asking for a refund of our mone... See more

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I ordered an item and received an email telling me they’d let me know when the item was despatched. I heard no more, and so emailed them several times but received no reply. I looked up the phone numb... See more

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Item not delivered 30 meters of fusible fleece £209 never delivered. No communication, no refund offered, no response to messages, emails or phone calls! How rude. I placed an order 10th December 20... See more

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

I placed an order on the 3rd November 2024, turned out they did not have the whole order so they sent nothing, not even an email to tell me. I had to contact them several times but still no order arri... See more

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  1. Haberdashery

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Hot Pink Haberdashery grew from our passion for all things crafty. We are a genuine family run business that is as passionate about your projects as you are. You can expect to find a large range of fabrics, haberdashery and repair items. From cotton poplin to organic jerseys, we have anything and everything you may need to make or repair your own clothing, toys, and quilts, as well as many other crafting supplies. Our glitter felts and soft craft felts come in a rainbow of colours, and our bag making accessories, strapping and tools can add that professional touch to your projects. We offer a quick dispatch service and excellent value for money, let us know what you think!


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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Company is a scam

Company is a scam, I never received my order and they stopped replying to my emails regarding a follow-up. Tracking information provided is false. DO NOT ORDER FROM THIS COMPANY.

Update: Company Has threatened me with a solicitor following this review in an attempt to scare me, unsurprisingly those threats haven't been delivered on much like their products!

16 January 2024
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Reply from Hot Pink Haberdashery

Hi Mia,

What a curious review. Your order was placed on the 15th January and the tracking shows delivery taking place on the 16th.

Here is the tracking with Royal Mail for you or anyone else who wishes to investigate this 'scam'.

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Rest assured that we take such accusations very seriously and legal action will follow.

Honestly, why not just wait for a reply to your email today before writing this garbage.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Ordered woven interfacing more than 10…

Ordered woven interfacing more than 10 days ago and still not posted. Emailed company and was told they are waiting for arrival of the item from supplier. My sewing project is really delayed because they don’t say ‘in stock’ or ‘out of stock’ on their website, wasting my time ordering it. I found this interfacing elsewhere CHEAPER than Hot Pink Haberdashery. I had the same problem with my other previous order. This company used to be reliable so gave them a chance. After this, I will never order from them ever again. I emailed them for cancellation and refund of this order yesterday and waiting for a reply from them. Whatever happens, they’ve lost a customer. NOT IMPRESSED I will update to say whether they replied to my email and refunded the order or not. UPDATE: RECEIVED EMAILS FROM HOT PINK HABERDASHERY - cancellation of order and refund (not yet refunded) few mins ago.

1 February 2024
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Will not use again, better buying elsewhere

I was extremely disappointed with my order. I ordered on the 10th January and on the 23rd, I still hadn't received an email saying it was on its way. I emailed the company and on the 24th, I was informed that they didn't have the stock but it arrived that day. I was then informed that Parcel force would be collecting. I emailed again on the 28th to ask when I would receive it and I received an email today (the 29th) saying that I should read my previous email as they can't update me any further! I'm now being told that it should arrive tomorrow (let's see) so in total, that's 20 days waiting for an order that said in stock when I placed it! I also feel that 'Nick' needs to have more professionalism when responding to emails. Will not use these again.
EDIT AFTER RESPONSE: Thank you for clarifying what the lastest email said but maybe you could include past ones? As for emailing a day after, that is because I was informed the parcel would be picked up and still, I had no information stating this was correct. Could you also explain how I am not the only customer that ordered something that was 'in stock' to then be told it wasn't? Is that just your generic line to people not being happy? 21 days from ordering is silly and you can respond any way you would like, it won't improve your professionalism.

10 January 2024
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Reply from Hot Pink Haberdashery

Hi Dee,

We are sorry you feel this way. Your interfacing is with Parcelforce as explained and we look forward to hearing of its safe arrival in the next 24 hours.

We did refer you to a previous email for two reasons;

1) Having responded to you with a delivery update on Friday afternoon, we received another update request from yourself on Saturday morning. Nothing had changed at that point so we could not provide any further information and explained this.

You also stated that we had not apologised for your late delivery. Knowing that to be incorrect, we referred you to an email a few days earlier in which we had done exactly that.

Below is a copy of todays email in which we gave a delivery update and responded to your comment regarding an apology by referring you an earlier email. Hopefully it can provide some clarity.

"Hi Dee,

Parcelforce have collected it so should be with you by Tuesday.

Please see our message on the 24th when my colleague did apologise for any inconvenience caused.

If we can be any further assistance, please let us know.

best wishes."

Thank you again for your custom and review Dee. Let us know if we can be any further assistance.

We have read your subsequent update but unfortunately we are unsure what you are asking for clarification on? Please feel free to contact us directly to discuss any further queries you may have.

Best wishes,

Team HotPink

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Don’t waste your money

Don’t waste your money with this company. Their delivery promises are nonsense and communication is nonexistent. I sent 3 messages (web form, chat and email) and also tried to contact them by telephone. The call just rings out and then cuts off. Still waiting for my order and I’m glad the value is small. Quite honestly this company don’t deserve our business.

4 January 2024
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Stick with Amazon

I ordered on the 14th of December, no delivery and no reply until I chased them. Only to get an email back saying the product isn't in stock and they are waiting for it to arrive and will then deliver it. Great, thanks for not letting me know. As it is part of a Christmas present and I need it by tomorrow that doesn't help me much, oh well back to Amazon Prime, and I'll have it here tomorrow.

21 December 2023
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

17 days to receive half an order & no communication unless you chase them!

Placed an order on the 11th expecting dispatch in 48hrs as stated on website, had no notification and tried calling them for the whole week...no reply, took 3 days of messages to finally get back to me on the 17th and say they were still waiting for some new stock but they had some of my order...this was 7 days after I placed the order and they didn't think to let me know?! I asked them to send what they had and refund the rest which they agreed to do that day...and 5 days later..still no items or partial refund and I had to chase them again. I finally got my partial refund on the 27th and my order on the 28th. The constant *apologies* and excuses are not good enough, they don't answer the phone or emails. I think it's time they should review their standards and update the website because it would seem they are having issues with running it successfully. I for one will never order from them again.

28 November 2023
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Rated 3 out of 5 stars

Seems okay, but too slow for my needs.

Found what I needed at an acceptable price, so placed the order.
A week later, the order had still not been processed. I had run out of time so had to head to a shop and purchase instead.

However, I was able to cancel the order with relative ease and received an immediate refund.

25 November 2023
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Not same day despatch even though stated on their web site

I ordered from them specifically because they said it was same day despatch and Royal Mail 24. After three days they still hadn't despatched and couldn't provide a date when it would be sent. They denied that they promise same day despatch so I sent a screen shot of their site promising exactly that. In their favour I asked for a refund and got it promptly, but I would much prefer not to have had all this hassle. I wouldn't buy from them again.

22 November 2023
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Reply from Hot Pink Haberdashery

Hi Kerry,

Thank you for your review. All our delivery information including current seasonal delays can be found on the delivery information page of our website.

Apologies again for any inconvenience caused.

Team Hot Pink

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent products and customer service

I have been using this company for several years now and am so glad I found them. Their products are both excellent quality and value. Their customer service is great, they are friendly and helpful. If something is out of stock they will advise you when it will be in or offer alternatives.

16 November 2023
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

This company is a nightmare

This was my first order. I ordered thread for my overlocker totalling £16 odd.
This company is a nightmare. Over 3wks they have had my money but not delivered the goods despite their website stating 24hr delivery.
I also ordered the colour chart thinking it was a physical chart, only to be told it was to match a cotton to the fabric but they contacted me as I’d not bought fabric.
Hence at £1.95 it’s quite expensive for them to match a thread to your fabric.
I said cancel it then as it’s not what I was after.
I said I was in a hurry for the thread. Which I’d paid £16 for and was assured they would post asap.
No contact from them until I replied to the email correspondence we had over the colour chart issue, stating that I was still waiting for me order.
Only to be told it was out of stock.
So why did they not try to contact me, saying so. They could have just sent what they had.
I told them to cancel and currently waiting for my refund. I actually wondered if this is a Chinese site.
If it’s not in stock, it should be shown as out of stock at the point of ordering.
I don’t believe all the good reviews on here. I think they must be fake.
Avoid this company.
Off to the shop to buy my thread. I’ve waited long enough.

EDIT……….

Just an edit to answer your reply.
It took 2 days to clear up the colour match confusion. I did not want this service anyway I thought it was a physical chart so why would you even comment on this.
Why would you not comment on the fact that you took my money when one of the colour threads I ordered, you admit was out of stock last night.
Why did your colleague not tell me this when he emailed me 2 days after I placed my order to tell me the colour match service was not a physical colour chart which I asked him to cancel.
I asked that he got my order out asap as I was waiting to start a project. He agreed he would. Why would he not inform me there would be delay as it was not in stock.
You also told me last night that one of the colours you waiting for to fulfil my order was maybe due on today or tomorrow. So how can you even claim you sent it out and had to cancel it with the courier when you’re waiting for the stock.
Where is my email to notify me of dispatch.
It’s lies that’s why.
You just say sorry I’m not happy but made no attempt to send out what you did have in stock or offer any compensation for your failures.
You never made me feel like a valued first time customer and would not have made any attempt in the last 3wks to avoid my upset. I had to contact you.

EDIT AGAIN……
IN ANSWER TO YOUR LAST REPLY…
I left the review after you cancelled my order at my request and at no time did you did you mention any compensation. There was a mention of 24hr delivery.
I did not accuse you of being Chinese sellers but only that I wondered if you might be for the time you held my money without having the stock to fulfil my order.
I have had experience with Chinese sellers. I actually order from them quite often and expect the long delivery time. But on this occasion, I thought I was ordering from a UK based company. Hence my scepticism.
And if you treat everyone like this, then I do believe many of the reviews might be fake, especially when you fail to skip around the points I was making and only focus on these last points.
Other reviews I see have had the same issues.
I wonder where we all get the 24hr delivery from if it’s not mentioned on your website.
Why do you not inform your customers if things are out of stock, rather than keep their money and leave them in the dark. Why did you lie and say you had to cancel the order with the courier when you told me last night, it was not in stock and might come in today or tomorrow. You van’t have sent it if you don’t have the stock, which you stated.

NOTE ATTACHED EMAIL….
You admit packing some of my order but not all of it. ?
And stating you expect the rest today or tomorrow where you will complete and ship my order.
That was last night.
So how could you have shipped it, to have cancelled it with the courier as you state.
How is this not lying.
Email attached. Your words…..
Also it states in my reply, I was worried they might be coming from China.
It’s all in black and white. I hope others will see this before attempting to order from you and given the runaround as you have me, not to mention the lies.
That’s rubbish. I already replied and told you I wanted a refund. One you cannot get a parcel from a courier once it is sent. The other is, you said the order was not complete and I had no notification of dispatch.
This just goes to show, you accept no responsibility for your failings. Shame on you. You really are not very professional at all. You are just making it up as you go along.
Oh and I did get my thread today from a reputable sewing shop today. Better quality. AMANN

7 November 2023
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Reply from Hot Pink Haberdashery

Good afternoon,

Thank you for your review. We are sorry that you feel you have had a negative experience when making your purchase. As per our correspondence yesterday evening, your refund has been processed and the courier asked to return your order to us if possible at our expense.

Unfortunately the delay was caused by the mistake made when placing your order. You added a thread match service to your order and mistakenly thought this was a physical chart when this is not the case. We explain clearly on the listing that we would need some information as to what you would like to match with and awaited your response to our email.

£1.95 is not expensive to hand select a sew all thread to match your requirements when the RRP of the thread itself is £1.75. We effectively charge 20 pence to take the time to find a thread that accurately matches another item in the order. We are sorry if you feel that this charge is excessive.

Just to clarify we are not a 'Chinese site', something that can be very easily fact checked online or by visiting in person if you are ever in the area.

Sadly in this review, you have accused us of being Chinese, of lying to you, of offering services that we do not (24hr delivery), hosting fake reviews and also you have told customers to avoid us. So please understand why we will not be offering the requested 'compensation' on this occasion.

I am sorry, but we are now struggling to keep up with your every update.

Thank you for attaching the email that shows our reply to your enquiry yesterday morning, it is very helpful. As can be seen, the email was sent at 10.29am and your order was dispatched later that afternoon once the missing item had arrived with us.

We hope you managed to find the threads you needed for your project.

Happy sewing!

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

ordered some backing 10 days ago with…

ordered some backing 10 days ago with express shipping.
they dont answer their phone so you cant speak to anyone.
no customer service what so ever and no product delivered.
total scam company DO NOT USE

EDIT, they also make fake reviews on TrustPilot with an non business account so expect retaliation if you share your experiences!

Edit again. They have just removed the outright lies they posted on the original review and replaced it with another statement inducing some other questionable allegations after i informed them i had taken the matter to the police.
and just to be clear, the only threats i made were of taking legal action, something it seems i'm forced to do regardless.

EDIT AGAIN.
no you seem to misunderstand, its this review where you lied about me.
i pointed out in an email that it was libel and i would have to take legal actions.
"SCAM COMPANY DO NOT USE We have made several attempts to contact them and zero response"
you remember, the one you wrote before changing it, i have screenshots if you like...

FINAL EDIT JUST TO CLARILFY THE LITTLE THINGS…

"Unfortunately it is necessary for us to rewrite our original review due to emails we are continuing to receive from **********.”
no you’re rewriting it after I threatened you with a libel suit

“*********** asked us to be a supplier”
I placed an order on their website

“We replied to the email within 5 minutes of receiving it with an update.”
interesting as I never sent an email about it? I sat on the phone to you for half an hour listening it to it ringing and used your website to try to contact you but I never emailed you so curious to know how you responded so quickly?

“Rather than respond to our email”
see above

“surprisingly took to Trustpilot to accuse us of illegal activity, running a scam and encouraging others to avoid us.”
see my unedited review above

“We tried to reach out to ******* by email once again but to no avail”
This is taken from an email you sent me hours BEFORE the fake review was posted…

[I will have you refunded and pop a review on your own Trustpilot to reflect our experiences of Moomin Merchandise.]

“Sadly this is where things have taken a sinister turn.”
Yeah, time to play the victim

“He has told us to remove our review or he will, in his words, 'be forced to take further actions...'”
here is my email clarifying what I meant by further actions…
[thats not a threat.
you have left a fake review on my business based on lies.
this is EASILY provable.
either you remove the FAKE review or i will be forced to go down the legal route.

you don't get to play the high ground while making up lies about me.]

“What does this mean? Legal action? Personal threats? Both?”
I think its quite clear what I mean when you take the whole thing and use it in context

27 October 2023
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Reply from Hot Pink Haberdashery

Hi Dave, We replied to your email just this morning, just 4 minutes after it was received. Could you check that and get back to us as we have yet to have a response from yourself.

If you could do that before resorting to slandering people on the internet, that would be great.

'Total scam company'.... Lovely!

UPDATED

In the unlikely circumstances you would like to know what Dave is going to the police about, below is the review we had left for him based on our experience with his business. (obviously we have redacted Dave's business name). We suspect the Police will be more interested in his recent behaviour than a review of his business that he dislikes.

"Unfortunately it is necessary for us to rewrite our original review due to emails we are continuing to receive from **********.

Our original review voiced our concerns of this business conducting themselves in a dishonest and inappropriate manner, of potentially being a scam.

*********** asked us to be a supplier for them with the materials needed for one of their own products. After a week the order had not arrived so ******* contacted us by email and phone. We replied to the email within 5 minutes of receiving it with an update but were unable to answer their phone enquiry immediately.

Rather than respond to our email, ******** surprisingly took to Trustpilot to accuse us of illegal activity, running a scam and encouraging others to avoid us. A somewhat disproportionate response for an overdue small order of fabric!

We tried to reach out to ******* by email once again but to no avail so we left our own review of our experiences. Online retail is awash with a myriad of scams and ******* alarming reaction certainly ticked a few boxes.

Sadly this is where things have taken a sinister turn.

This morning our employees have arrived at work to find a bombardment of Facebook comments and threatening emails from the owner.

He has told us to remove our review or he will, in his words, 'be forced to take further actions...'

What does this mean? Legal action? Personal threats? Both?

Most worryingly he has made it clear that he has discovered some of our employees personal addresses, presumably to target with these 'further actions'. A very concerning situation for those that work for us and their families. Why would you need staff members personal addresses when our business address is readily available?

The owner of ********** says he will be reporting us to the Police. Given the threatening emails he has been sending us today, this can only be considered a good thing and we look forward to hearing from them.

********* are very willing to be spiteful and leave terrible feedback accusing you of illegal activity if you are unable answer the phone to them. However, when a review is left for them, expect plenty of personal threats and social media harassment.

No doubt ******* will respond with further accusations but all of the above is accurate. It is all documented and awaiting that police investigation that ******** claim will be taking place.

All this because we took 5 minutes to respond to an email but had not answered the phone!

Whether you are a supplier or a customer, be wary of this one.

Team Hot Pink"


As you can imagine, we are looking forward to that conversation with the Police that Dave has promised.

We understand perfectly Dave. That is our original review. We have just padded it out with some details and included the emails you sent this morning threatening our employees. You can rewrite this review as many times as you feel necessary, but you cannot change the contents of your original email. That has this morning been passed to the police along with out witness statements.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Ordered and paid in full on 10/10- 24…

Ordered and paid in full on 10/10- 24 hour delivery stated. No notification of delivery sent to me. They do not answer the phone or reply to emails. Absolutely shocking company. They appear to have pocketed my money and not sent the goods. Buyers beware.

10 October 2023
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