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Rated 3 out of 5 stars

Delay with Evri loosing parcel, Pro Plates replaced and sent them to us. Eventually it was sorted, would be nice if they had responded earlier but ultimately we got our parcel. Thanks for sorting.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Have sent a number of emails that 'bounce back' and a contact form with no response. They do not answer phones either. Ordered 4th October, now 27th of October and order still at processing, not even... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

We happened upon Pro plates whilst searching for gym equipment online & was sceptical because the price was so reasonable and the product looked so impressive. We risked it and ordered an Olympic... See more

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

Delivery is extremely slow - waited a month for what was promised as a 10-14 day delivery. The main advantage of the site is the price, and the equipment is perfectly fine quality However its quite... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Weights arrived chipped and damaged

Weights arrived chipped and damaged
Company has refused a full refund, They have tried to blame me for the powder coating coming off after less than a day

Edit: Great customer service, issue now sorted

19 April 2021
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Reply from Pro Plates

Hi Rich,

Thanks for reaching out.

We have reviewed the images which you have sent to us and one of our customer advisors and our MD has advised in line with our policies.

Our in house team personally delivered your order and no blemishes were present or noted/reported by yourself upon delivery of the goods.

The equipment has been fully assembled and the type of markings left on the bar and 10kg plate show it has been used. The markings show a slight ring in the coating due to the friction of the collar of the bar on the 10kg plate which has scuffed the textured coating slightly - although not exposing bare steel underneath. Images also show slight wear in circular patterns on the loading end of the bar due to turning the plate on and off it. Please be reassured that these minor defects will not effect the integrity of the products or it's usability.

Unfortunately, as advised in our terms and conditions, powder coating is not indestructible and can become worn through use. This is more likely to occur due to the weight and hardness of the goods being used. Please see below excerpt of our T's&C's which states this is not covered within the warranties of our goods:
"Powder coating protects from weathering or corrosion, the finish is not indestructible and so we advise customers to use rubber mats when using the equipment to prevent any damages and to handle with care. Pro Plates is not liable for scratches or chipping of coating or artwork."

Due to the above, we cannot refund the costs here in full and deductions will be made if you choose to return said items.

We have also advised you that we cannot provide a full refund as you had ordered a bespoke rack which we manufactured to your specified measurements. As per our Terms and Conditions, this cannot be returned (8.4 when you don't have a right to change your mind: 8.4.3 any products specifically made to your specifications or that are clearly personalised).

We hope this helps clear things up and do get in touch with our advisors confirming how you wish to proceed and they will be happy to assist.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Unreal service

Unreal service! I ordered my plates midweek and the were ready by the weekend. I received a phone call from ProPlates offering me a free upgrade. The plates I received were green instead of the bare metal. Both customer service (Sheridan) and the lady I spoke to the phone were polite and professional. Upon collection, the male I spoke to was faultless too. Will definitely be ordering again, 10/10 company.

12 April 2021
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

POWER CAGE

The quality is great and collection was easy.
The staff are great and respond very quickly.
The actual power cage is better than ones in all gyms as the exercises are so endless.
Highly recommend!

7 April 2021
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great customer support and value at competitive prices

After reading a few bad reviews on here I was nervous to order but went for it after chatting with the support team over Instagram.

Whilst my order was delayed I was kept in the loop with emails from the support team and they were able to work around days that I could not receive the order. So despite my order being delayed I was happy with the level of care/updates from their customer support team (Sheridan). The courier was also helpful in calling ahead to make sure I was going to be in and helped unload directly into our garage.

On to the product itself, it's great value for money and helped us begin our garage gym in the best way. The squat rack was easy to assemble and all the plates fit perfectly onto the Olympic barbell. There were a couple of dents on some of the plates however they warn of this on their page so no problem there.

Thank you Pro Plates and I hope the lead times become less as you scale up.

29 March 2021
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Awesome kit!

I’ve placed 2 orders with these guys over lockdowns and have nothing but positive things to say about them. My first order was just 2 plates and then I ordered the bar and 77.5kg package. Obviously they’ve had a massive influx of orders throughout lockdown so understood the fact that my order would be delayed but mine was ready to collect in just over a week! All contact with customer service was responded to quickly and answered any queries I had.
Struggled a little to find the warehouse but that was mainly due to my rubbish sat nav! Guys at the warehouse were very friendly and helpful.
The quality is awesome! I only bought the bare metal set but wish I’d upgraded to powder coating as the ones I’ve seen look amazing.
I thought the prices were really good too. I’d done ALOT of shopping around to find a good deal and these were the best priced on the internet. Would definitely recommend to anyone.
I’ve had a few people ask where I’ve bought my equipment from so pointed them to proplates and they’ve also been very happy with their orders!

28 March 2021
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Proplates have been nothing but delightful

Proplates have been nothing but delightful!! There customer service is exceptional and there plates are super nice quality. I am so happy with my purchase (squat rack package) and will definitely be ordering from them again when I need more plates.
When I messaged the Proplates’ Instagram they replied super quick, they were very friendly and showed a lot of care. Amazing service!! Thank you Proplates!

26 March 2021
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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Recent order of plates & plate tree

So I ordered standard bar 5ft 77.5kg set with handles and powder coated in red. Had a few hiccups with my order chipped plates and a missing bar but they were quickly resolved by customer services with main issue I'm told being with UPS who hadn't turned up to collect my bar

I then ordered a plate tree which was quickly dispatched to me and I am extremely happy.

I wouldnt hesitate to order from Pro Plates again.

25 March 2021
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I’d purchased some signature range…

I’d purchased some signature range plate and they were ready within 2 weeks which was a surprise!
When I got there a couple were delayed which they explained and offered me some extras to compensate, which I was happy with!
After 1 use I did have a couple of issues that the design was coming off, which the customer care team kindly sorted out for me and when I collected the delayed plates the guys happily resprayed them for me.
I was advised to buy some clear spray too as over time this will happen which I was aware of, so I’ll top them up!
Overall the service has been great and the plates look amazing!

25 March 2021
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

GREAT!

In my experience using pro plates the service and quality is so much better than expected, they made it very easy to communicate to them through Instagram where the replies were always within a few minutes, even before you purchase anything they make it very clear to you about the wait for your product which really isn’t that long taking in to consideration the situation we are all in at the moment. Will and have already recommended to friends and will be using pro plates again myself very impressed.

24 March 2021
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The best investment I’ve made

The best investment I’ve made, quality weights and quality price I ordered 77kg weight black powder quoted, communication is really good was a slight error with my order originally but Sheridan was able to help rectify this and replaced this very efficiently. Communication has been spot on with pro plates amazing customer service. Quality products and you will not be disappointed ordering from them. I will definitely be ordering again in the future. There products will only get even better! Thank you proplates

23 March 2021
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Brilliant service from ordering to…

Brilliant service from ordering to getting them delivered! The quality of the weights and bar are amazing and we will definitely be ordering more! A big thank you to everyone involved in getting the weights to us. Would definitely recommend this company to anyone who asks. Thanks again.

22 March 2021
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great Equipment and Lovely Staff

Really positive experience with this company, I ordered the 7FT Olympic Bar and plates bundle which was dispatched after 3 weeks and is such good quality and worth every penny.

I had an issue with my delivery which was down to the courier but Lauren was super helpful and responded to every query I had super fast and kept checking back with any updates, a new order was dispatched very quickly which I have now received and love.

Thank you to everyone there

19 March 2021
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Amazing service from start to finish

Amazing service from start to finish, everyone i spoke to was incredibly helpful. The equipment is second to none and they have great prices with a very fast lead time. Would highly recommend. 10/10

19 March 2021
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great service & kit

Ordered my bar & plates - great communication when the delivery of the plates didn’t go as planned. Could not fault the customer service from Lauren - she responded to all questions quickly and did not hesitate to help sort the problem. Love my bar and plates - great kit!!

17 March 2021
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

SPRAYED DESIGN - COMING OFF

I ordered some plates and paid to have them spray painted (spent £370) and after a couple of uses the sprayed design started to rub off. I complained to Pro Plates who didn't answer my initial questions and sent me a condescending email saying "paint is not indestructible" and I should care for them better. They had been used a couple of times and always inside the house on carpet.

Not worth the money or the time to complain to their customer care team. I do not believe they were ever coated to protect the design as they are so behind on orders they are rushing things to get them out.

Edit:
If you can reply online where people can see it when it’s detrimental to your imagine you can certainly reply to my email where I’ve asked you *several* times to respond to my questions which you’ve danced around and failed to actually answer.

17 March 2021
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Reply from Pro Plates

Hi Naomi,

We have spoken to you a number of times about this and have advised about the care information for the plates you have received.

You had sent us an image of the plates in pristine condition upon receiving them and so the damage has happened since using them. Unfortunately, due to the hardness of the plates, when these are stacked together on the bar - or, if they come into contact with anything of a hard surface, this can cause damage and so we advised to handle them with care.

We also confirmed that we use spray paint to complete the design and finish this with a clear sealant. Whilst this helps the designs durability, it does not mean that it is indestructible. Due to the nature of the equipment and how it is to be used, to prevent this from happening, you should keep on top of this and apply a clear top coat on a regular basis.

We are not behind on orders nor are we rushing them out - we are currently advising of a 4 week lead time for the manufacturing process and are meeting this lead time to a rate of 95.7%. Everything is made to order and goes through a very strict quality assurance process and is documented before shipment.

We have also advised that you can return the items for a refund. However, as the plates were not damaged upon delivery, the return fee will be applicable. You got back to us and informed us that you did not want to return the items.

Please get in touch if this has changed ad you wish to return the plates and we can help arrange this.

I hope this helps clarify your concern.

Many thanks,
Pro Plates

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Ordered the 77.5kg standard set back…

Ordered the 77.5kg standard set back end of February with a 3-4 week delivery. Got email 3 weeks from ordering to advise that delivery had been scheduled.

Delivery was great, got a phone call from driver to say they were 10 mins away and went out of their way to get the package as close to the house as possible.

As for the plates, they're exactly as advertised. Obviously being bare steel they have blemishes but at the end of the day they're weights which are going to be banged around.

I got the 1" plates as already had a York spinlock barbell which is a 1" diameter bar which fits perfectly.

16 March 2021
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great personal service and unbeatable value

They are a little slow to respond to enquiries but once they do they go the extra mile to help. Great personal service. Unbeatable value and great customisation options. The courier company don't seem to be up to speed with delivery requests made through proplates which can lead to misunderstandings. Regardless I've made 3 orders now and all were fulfilled to satisfaction.

16 March 2021
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Love the plates!

I really love the powder coated plates, super vibrant colour and great quality. A great addition to my partners home gym. :)

15 March 2021
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