John Bell & Croyden Reviews 307

TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

They cancelled my order because I assume they didn't want to sell at that price. Product is now advertised on their website at higher price. Could be a ruse to advertise at a lower price just to get y... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I have used John Bell and Croyden for some years when I have either worked near or, for a short time lived near, the shop. Even though I am further out of London now, I continue to purchase as I find... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Purchased a MASON PEARSON Handy Sensitive Bristle Hairbrush SB3. This is an excellent hair brush. I wish I had discovered this hairbrush brand a long time ago. It stops the static build up and transf... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Love this company, been buying from them, mostly in person, since 1975 when my daughter was born and it was the only shop that sold disposable nappies small enough. Online is great, they’ve never let... See more

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  1. #91 of 107 best companies in Pharmacy
  2. #66 of 87 best companies in Beauty supply store
  3. #2 of 2 best companies in Pharmaceuticals Exporter
  4. #6 of 8 best companies in Pharmaceutical Products Wholesaler
  5. #221 of 279 best companies in Vitamin & Supplements Shop

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John Bell & Croyden is the Wellbeing Emporium and Pharmacy setting standards in providing bespoke and truly holistic health solutions under one roof. We have experience gained from over 200 years in the business and have earned a global reputation for delivering excellence, innovation and first class products and service.


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TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Poor service

Poor service. I had to buy something for someone who doesn't use the internet. I asked them to send a particular colour but ended getting the wrong one. They should have contacted me to say they don't have colours I needed. Fair enough, things like that happen in life but that itself isn't always a reason for a bad review as I suppose it can be returned. But felt violated as they put my name on the parcel instead of what I put meaning the lady opened a parcel in my name (containing her items). I take privacy very seriously and don't like the delivery name being changed without my consent and then having a parcel "with my name" being opened. On a positive note, the price was good. But I think I was let down overall hence a rating of 1 star.

6 November 2025
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Reply from John Bell & Croyden

Hello,
Thank you for your feedback.

We`re sorry to hear that your experience didn`t meet your expectations.

Regarding the colour: the product you purchased does not come with a colour-selection option - it is dispatched in a random colour. We received a colour request from you, and our team explained that we would do our best, although we could not guarantee availability. We understand it was disappointing not to receive the preferred colour.

As for the name of the parcel - we understand that the situation felt uncomfortable for you. The name was automatically replaced with the name of the account holder because the "name" field contained a message rather than the recipient`s details. This is a system rule to ensure the parcels are addressed correctly. We also clarified this directly in our private response at the time.

Unfortunately we did not receive any information indicating that the parcel was meant for someone else, and we rely on customers to provide accurate address and name details at the checkout.

We`re sorry that despite our explanation you still felt dissatisfied, and we appreciate you taking time to share your concerns.

You can always contact us directly at jbc@johnbellcroyden.co.uk if you have any further questions or concerns.

Kind regards,
Natalia
JBC Customer Experience Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great products, great prices…

I found genuine products at great prices on the John Bell website it was easy to navigate and find the information I needed, ordering was easy and delivery was very prompt

27 October 2025
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Reply from John Bell & Croyden

Hello Barry,

Thank you for your kind review. We're happy to hear you found our website accessible and that your order arrived quickly.

Kind regards,
Soraia
Customer Experience Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Thanks for great experience

Thanks for great experience

27 October 2025
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Reply from John Bell & Croyden

Hello,

Thank you for your kind review! We hope to see you again in the future.

Kind regards,
Soraia
Customer Experience Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Recommended company

Easy to order, arrived promptly and smells amazing.

27 October 2025
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Reply from John Bell & Croyden

Hello Jilly,

Thank you for your kind review! We hope you enjoy your product, and look forward to serving you again.

Kind regards,
Soraia
Customer Experience Team

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Poor customer service

Very poor customer service yesterday.I made a detour to go to the store and buy a Mason Pearson brush as I like to support actual stores where possible. The young woman who approached me and gave information on their stock and prices was pleasant and professional enough. She directed me to the till, where the man operating it just walked off as I arrived, without acknowledging me. I went to another and my purchase was briskly processed by the young man there. There was a selection of sachets of various nutritional supplements on the counter ( no prices) so I asked if they were free samples.”No, you have to pay” was his brusque answer. Silly me for trying to engage with staff, and for thinking that they might give something out for free.
I don’t know what proportion of JB&C’s business is retail ( as opposed to prescriptions) but I’m guessing it’s high. In an age where we can pretty much get everything delivered, they need to support their staff to give a better customer experience. I left the store feeling deflated.

24 October 2025
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Reply from John Bell & Croyden

Hello Moneypenny,

Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We're sorry to hear about your experience. This isn't the level of service we aim to provide.

Could you please email us at jbc@johnbellcroyden.co.uk with the details of your visit (date, approximate time) so we can address your concerns directly and make things right.

Kind regards,
Soraia
Customer Experience Team

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Terrible customer service, by the manager!

Everything is great as long as you don't have an issue or need to return something. I've been shopping at John Bell & Croyden for years and have spent enormous amounts of money over that time. I don't believe I've ever need to return something. This past week, I stopped in and bought several makeup items at the recommendation of one of the people working there. He recommended a color of eyebrow pencil that was completely wrong for me, but I couldn't tell until leaving the store and looking more closely in better lighting. I was in the store later to buy something else and mentioned it to another employee who asked if I had tried it. I told her I hadn't because I want to return it and she said that I should try it to be sure it wasn't right and she assured me (I asked more than once) that it would still be returnable. I followed her recommendation and still felt it was the completely wrong color for me. When I tried to return it the next day, I was (rather rudely) told by the manager, Agami, that I could not return it. When I told him that I was specifically told by Dee, a representative who worked at the store, he told me they are "brand ambassadors" and not employees. I said how would I know this as a customer and that I had explicitly asked about my ability to return and was apparently given the wrong information. JBC should take accountability for brand ambassadors working in and representing their store. I have taken the time to review this (which I usually do not do) because it was an unacceptable customer experience. After spending thousands of pounds at JBC, they would not accept the return of one item that was incorrectly recommended to me and completely useless to me. That is no way to run a business. I would have expected better and will now give my business to someone else. JCB, you lost a lucrative and loyal customer. Terrible customer experience and business sense.

12 October 2025
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Reply from John Bell & Croyden

Hello Laura,

We are sorry to hear about your experience at John Bell & Croyden. This is not the standard of customer service we aim for.

Could you please get in touch with us at jbc@johnbellcroyden.co.uk so we can raise this with upper management?

Kind regards,
Soraia
Customer Experience Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Toothbrush order

Easy to order. Arrived fairly quickly. Pick up Point close to home

26 September 2025
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Reply from John Bell & Croyden

Dear Sherry,

Thank you for your feedback! We're very happy to hear that you are satisfied with our service.

Kind regards,
JBC Customer Experience Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Jason body wash

Very prompt delivery and items were well packaged

24 September 2025
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Reply from John Bell & Croyden

Dear Declan,

Thank you for your feedback! We're very happy to hear that you are happy with our service.

Kind regards,
JBC Customer Experience Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Good Merchant

Very Quick Delivery…
Permitted the option of ‘Click & Collect’ from a nearby Argos store…
Great..!

24 September 2025
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Reply from John Bell & Croyden

Dear Colin,

Thank you for your feedback! We're very happy to hear that you are happy with our service.

Kind regards,
JBC Customer Experience Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Quick reliable service and the product…

Quick reliable service and the product I wanted was in stock. Well done I’m very happy.

28 August 2025
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Reply from John Bell & Croyden

Hi Patricia,

Thank you for your feedback! We`re delighted to hear that you find our service quick and reliable, and that you we able to find the product you were looking for. Hope to have the opportunity to serve you again in the future.

Kind regards,
JBC Customer experience team

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Happy with purchase

Happy with purchase

28 August 2025
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Reply from John Bell & Croyden

Hi Roxy,

Thank you for your feedback! We`re really happy to hear you are happy with your purchase. We hope to see you again soon!

Kind regards,
JBC Customer Experience team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

product at good price and arrived on…

product at good price and arrived on time

28 August 2025
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Reply from John Bell & Croyden

Hi Mark,

Thank you for your feedback! We`re delighted to hear that you are happy with the product and the delivery time. We strive to provide excellent service to all our customers.

Kind regards,
JBC Customer Experience Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Very professional

Efficient, very professional, polite, unhurried.

26 August 2025
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Reply from John Bell & Croyden

Hello,

Thank you for your thoughtful review! We're so pleased to hear you found the service efficient, professional, and courteous. It's always our goal to provide a smooth and pleasant experience, and we're glad that came through.

Kind regards,
JBC Customer Experience Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Mason Pearson hair brush, quality product, fast delivery and well packaged

Purchased a MASON PEARSON Handy Sensitive Bristle Hairbrush SB3. This is an excellent hair brush. I wish I had discovered this hairbrush brand a long time ago. It stops the static build up and transforms the appearance of one's hair.
Received this product quickly from John Bell and it was well packaged.

21 July 2025
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Reply from John Bell & Croyden

Hi Andrea,

Thank you for your kind feedback! We're delighted to hear you're enjoying your Mason Pearson hairbrush - it's truly a timeless classic. We're also pleased the delivery and packaging met your expectations. Hope to see you again soon.

Kind regards,
JBC Customer Experience Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great product speedy delivery

Great product speedy delivery

28 July 2025
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Reply from John Bell & Croyden

Hi Heather,

Thank you for your feedback! We`re very happy to hear that you are happy with our service.

Kind regards,
JBC Customer Experience Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Prompt delivery

Prompt delivery. Extremely well packed. Thank you.

28 July 2025
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Reply from John Bell & Croyden

Hi Paula,

Thank you for your feedback! We`re really happy to hear that you are happy with our service.

Kind regards,
JBC Customer Experience Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Fabulous pillows.

Your pillows are just the answer for painful arthritic necks and Vestibular Migraines. We just love them so much so my daughter has asked me to send her some to Australia. 👏

25 July 2025
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Reply from John Bell & Croyden

Hi Susan,

Thank you for your feedback! We're very happy to hear that you liked the pillows you ordered from us. Hope to see you again soon.

Kind regards,
JBC Customer Experience Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent service

Excellent service

25 July 2025
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Reply from John Bell & Croyden

Hello,

Thank you for your feedback! We're really glad to hear that you are happy with our service.

Kind regards,
Natalia

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