Rarewaves Reviews 

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TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

4.3

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Evaluating 3,912 reviews, reviewers overwhelmingly had a great experience with this company. Customers frequently praise the massive selection of physical media, wonderful competitive prices, and the exceptionally helpful support team that efficiently resolves any unexpected product problems. Buyers truly appreciate the secure packaging ensuring items arrive safely and in pristine condition, alongside reasonably priced shipping options for international orders. Some reviewers were not happy with extended delivery wait times, noting that shipping and standard delivery can take significantly longer than expected. Consumers also mentioned occasional tracking difficulties, unfulfilled order updates, or instances where packages took multiple weeks to reach their final destination safely.

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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Helpful and prompt customer service when I had a problem: a record arrived pre-opened and badly scratched. Customer service asked for more details and sent out a replacement which arrived in beautifu... See more

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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Product was readily available. Arrived within the timeframe free from damage. When I requested some more information on tracking, it wasn’t available but they did reply promptly

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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Reliable site with accessible and friendly customer service. It's a pity there was a delivery issue that made me wait a month to receive my order. Hopefully I have been offered a replacement ord... See more

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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

I use Rarewaves frequently to buy CD and vinyl. The prices are favourable. The let down is the lead time from placing the order to receiving the goods, which on occassions can be unacceptably long. Ma... See more

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Company details

  1. #4 of 4 best companies in DVD Shop
  2. #43 of 47 best companies in Book shop
  3. #14 of 18 best companies in CD Shop
  4. #7 of 9 best companies in Discount shop
  5. #56 of 63 best companies in Music shop
  6. #23 of 27 best companies in Record Shop

About Rarewaves

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Rarewaves.com are one of the largest online retailers of entertainment and consumer products in the world with offices in the UK and USA. As well as through our website Rarewaves.com, we also sell through Amazon, Ebay, Onbuy, Rakuten and Fnac.

Our offer spans 2 million products across Music CDs and Vinyl; Film and TV DVDs, Blu-rays and 4k Ultra HD; Console and PC Games, Books, Toys and Board Games, Collectibles, Clothing and Fancy Dress, Office Products and Stationary, Headphones, Speaker Docks, and wide array of Consumer Electronics and Gifts.

We're proud recipients of the King’s Award for Enterprise: International Trade 2023. In 2021 we were included in The Sunday Times International Track 200, and named in Buzzacott’s Organic Growth 25 report as one of the UK’s fastest organically growing businesses.

Founded in 2005, we have now sold millions of products to millions of happy customers around the world. In 2023 we shipped orders to customers across 203 different countries and independent territories!

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The best deal for home entertainment on the web. We ship worldwide, with free delivery in the UK on orders over £10.

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TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Recommended.

The company delivered my item as expected. After delivery deadline I contacted them on email, and they advised me to check with my postal services. It was there. I recommend this service.

18 August 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent Customer Service

Sometimes things happen outside of our control. This is true even for companies. And one of those things is the mail. When part of my order got lost in the mail, Rarewaves reps were very quick to respond to my inquiries and worked to resolve the matter. I would 1000% order from Rarewaves again.

19 August 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

RAREWAVES: Indie Professionalism In A Sea Of Drowning Monopolies

Some of the finest, most efficacious customer service of any company I've ever encountered. In addition to stellar deals on entertainment products, particularly physical media, they have very solid shipping (IOSS Friendly!), excellent packing and superb communication. In a world of dwindling choices beyond corporate monopolies for retail shopping, Rarewaves proves to offer a very industrious, resourceful and supremely professional shopping experience. Highest recommendation.

20 August 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Recommended

Very happy with my order overall, I would give 5 stars if one of the packages arrived in a better condition, it was basically open, im surprised nothing was lost and n the way here, regardless, the books were in very good condition, surprisingly! Totally recommend, very good alternative to Amazon if you dont mind a longer delivery time. Also, one of my orders was a bit late, but I got good support from customer service. Already made my second order 🙌

14 July 2026
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

3 LPs ordered and had 3 separate…

3 LPs ordered and had 3 separate deliveries. Each came as "1 of 1".
This means I had no idea if I would receive all 3. However, I did.
Just a bit disconcerting that there was no acknowledgement of the "others" being sent separately after receiving the first.
All good in the end.

21 July 2026
Rated 3 out of 5 stars

A great company let down by late Royal Mail delivery

Rarewaves are a great company, good selection at great prices BUT and it’s a big but, they use untracked Royal Mail for standard delivery. I have used Rarewaves twice so far and both times delivery has been bad; I’m actually still waiting for my 2nd order which was dispatched on 11/08/26. There is no tracking number so you have no idea when or if it will be delivered so stress levels mount. I emailed Rarewaves and although the reply was prompt, I got the impression it was from an AI bot (what real person would say “We are so sorry to hear that your order has surpassed the expected timeframe and has yet to arrive.” ) and it basically said wait a few days. This has put me off using them, unless I can’t get the cd anywhere else because who needs the stress.
They need to revamp their standard delivery and make it trackable as a minimum level of service if they want me to use them as anything else but a last resort. Finally if I am right about the AI bot email, get rid of it, it’s condescending to your customers.

20 August 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 3 out of 5 stars

Single purchased, multiple parcel effecting local tax and additional fees imposed.

You guys have good variety of vinyl albums and some with attractive pricing. Therefore even with my first purchased is 11 different albums.

Just that the single purchased order has break into 3 different parcel. First was 7 albums only which our local duty tax and process is being imposed. The second parcel was only 1 album, it went straight through at our doorstep.

Now I'm stuck with my 3rd parcel which believe its the remaining 2 albums with our local custom clearance. Biggest issue they are all same shipment numbers, it got system confused that full tax being paid based on 11 albums amount. And now the balance 2 albums is once again charged for the same tax amount. Trying to explain and clear it with the authority department which they are not getting it. It has been dealing till this very moment try not to pay extra / additional tax to get both the albums.

Putting the above situation that make things so complicated plus the local post department for each time clearance, there is a fee to it. And now I'm paying double the fees due to you different parcel shipment under 1 order purchased.

This has created so much hassle and time consuming that you guys are getting my rating at such.

23 July 2026
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

One of the best music sellers

One of the best music sellers to buy from that I know. Love the unusual finds, great prices, well packaged and quickly dispatched. If any follow up queries are needed the comms are always very fast, friendly and helpful. Fantastic

19 August 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Whats not to like

Great Selection, Good Prices, Good Sales, Loyalty points, Free Shipping, Whats not to like.

Descriptions of items especially vinyl as to which pressing and colour of vinyl etc..could be better so 4 stars

21 July 2026
Rated 4 out of 5 stars

The range of Blu-rays on Rarewaves is…

The range of Blu-rays on Rarewaves is unequivocally unmatched. Shipping is easy and while some pricing is a little high, a lot of it is reasonable and specials are common. My only issue is that communication can be a little sparse. I didn’t receive tracking and they split my order without informing me. The other half came soon after the first, but it would have been nice to know. Nonetheless, I highly recommend Rarewaves for any media enthusiast

21 July 2026
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Reply from Rarewaves

Hi Nathaniel

Thanks so much for choosing Rarewaves!

We really do appreciate the feedback and will pass this on to the relevant teams.

We are always striving to improve our services so we really do welcome your comments.

Best Wishes,
Sophie
Customer Care Team
Rarewaves

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great prices

Great prices, prompt service 'nuf sed 👍

14 July 2026
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Reply from Rarewaves

Hi there
Thanks so much for the great feedback!
Enjoy.
Best wishes,
Shane
Rarewaves

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