KELSEY Media Reviews 

189
TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

4.3

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Considering 101 reviews, reviewers overwhelmingly had an excellent experience with this company. Customers consistently praise the customer service team for being exceptionally helpful, polite, and efficient in resolving issues. Many people noted the swift response times, with queries often addressed within minutes or hours, ensuring prompt resolution. Reviewers frequently highlight the staff's professionalism, patience, and knowledge, contributing to positive interactions. However, some customers also noted issues with receiving ordered magazines or subscriptions, reporting non-delivery of items. A few people also felt that customer support stopped responding to their inquiries regarding these missing orders, leading to dissatisfaction.

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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Couple of editions of my regular magazine didn't arrive. (Would've therefore dropped to 3 stars). But very swift response from Charlotte at Kelsey Media today, and a refund for the missing editions, m... See more

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

I could not amend address details on line as I was listed as living in Afghanistan when it should have been UK but I've moved from there and now live overseas/ Needed help to make the changes. Poor... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Had a problem with my magazine subscription and emailed them, within 48 hours had a really lovely email explaining what had happened and how it was going to be resolved and offered to send me 2... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I subscribed to Uncut and also ordered back issues. There was a problem with the mailing (UK to US) due to our own postal service (USPS). I wrote to Uncut customer service and Andrea and I exchanged a... See more


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Kelsey Publishing Ltd is a UK based, privately owned publisher of special interest and enthusiasts’ magazines and books. We have around 100 employees with offices in Peterborough and Cudham, Kent.


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4.3

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TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Sneaky

Tried to buy a subscription. Says you can pay by PayPal, Apple Pay but checkout only allows continuous card payments which are notoriously difficult to cancel. No thanks.

27 July 2025
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I have written many articles for Best…

I have written many articles for Best of British and have always been paid on time until Kelsey Publishing took over. They requested an invoice from me so I sent one. It was refused as they demanded I use their template. This I did and heard nothing more from them. Since then I have sent two reminders and no replies. In the last message I told them that if I didn't receive payment within a week I would assume that I wouldn't be paid. No reply. It's was a wonderful magazine but I won't be writing for it again.

12 July 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Best music magazine ever!

Best music magazine ever!

I have been a subscriber for years and every issue is amazing; and the CDs are a huge bonus. I did have a small shipping issue but customer service happily fixed it instantly. You are missing out if you do not read it!

20 May 2025
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Rude customer service

Disclaimer the review is purely based on the customer service of this company not the event!

Got tickets for an event this weekend Japfest and I didn't see anything on their marketing or ticket purchasing about limitations for cars being Japanese which seems strange nobody with a different car goes to these events?

I genuinely wouldn't have cared and accepted the cost but the customer service advisor was just quite rude throughout the call just making me feel like a complete idiot, even if true, if she had just said "Unfortunately we can't change those rules as they are set by the event" and I would've tried for a refund of that part of the ticket but accepted if not possible!

Called them before and changed the car reg and at no point did they even mention this and the other CS advisor was quite nice about it but clarifying this point weeks before not days before would've been nice!

8 April 2025
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Daisy was great to work with

Daisy was great to work with. She answered all my questions, which was made particularly harder given I am a subscriber in the US. I wish all service providers had such capable, professional and courteous representatives. Thanks Daisy

3 April 2025
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I want to tell you how lucky I was to…

I want to tell you how lucky I was to have my problems treated by Daisy
And in a recent weeks I’ve several with my Uncut subscription
She always answered present
Patient, she always responded to give me explanations and provide solutions
Now everything is settled
Thank you Daisy

19 December 2024
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

OUTSTANDING customer service

OUTSTANDING customer service. Daisy was onto things straight away, no fuss , no hassle. Very understanding and helpful , if only more customer service personnel took lessons from Daisy and the team at Kelsey Media.. 10/10

16 December 2024
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Absolutely shocking customer service

Absolutely shocking customer service.

I purchased two tickets for an event next year and during the process the tickets sold out. Instead of stating this, the website changed my ticket to a different type of ticket during check out.

I asked for a refund immediately so I could go back and purchase a different ticket to which I was basically told, no refunds but your welcome to buy the other ticket anyway.

Incredible.

26 November 2024
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

TOP NOTCH CUSTOMER SERVICE FROM DAISY

Outstanding and efficient customer service! Daisy was incredible she was so helpful and kind, an absolute darling. Thank you Kelsey Publishing for employing such a wonderful employee and a big thank you to Daisy!!

18 November 2024
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent Customer Service from Daisy

Excellent Customer Service from Daisy. Sorted out an issue with delivery of my magazine quickly and efficiently and kept me informed at every stage. Can’t fault it! I wish everyone dealt with their Customers the same way.

1 November 2024
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Recently renewed subscription to Stuff…

Recently renewed subscription to Stuff magazine for my son but the next edition was delivered to my address with a new subscription number. My email query was dealt with speedily by Daisy who saw that I’d mistakenly not selected renew option. She changed the details and ensured no editions were missed. Extremely pleased she dealt with this quickly and efficiently and great communication too.

4 October 2024
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I contacted Kelsey Media about a water damaged magazine

I contacted Kelsey Media about a water damaged magazine that Royal Mail had delivered (obvious to me that the magazine being soaking wet that it was totally down to the couriers) and Kelsey Media (Daisy) replied first thing in the morning and two days later I have a new magazine in my house. Daisy was very understanding and professional in everything she said and done. Exemplary! Fantastic professional service. I couldn't be happier with Kelsey Media!

21 October 2024
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The folks at KELSEY Media have been amazing and professional!

The folks at KELSEY Media have been nothing less than professional regarding customer service. Recently I ordered a Beatles issue that when it first came in the mail here in the US, it was damaged by some moisture or water. Daisy and the team understood and quickly stepped up to replace the issue, even though how it first came was out of their control. I received the replacement issue, and it was perfect, and I didn't wait long whatsoever. Daisy and the staff at KELSEY are amazing.

21 October 2024
Unprompted review

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