Greener Books Reviews 

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TrustScore 1.5 out of 5

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Evaluating 46 reviews, most reviewers were let down by their experience overall. Many buyers frequently reported that their paid purchases never arrived at their homes, while the tracking numbers provided by the business proved entirely unrecognized by postal services. Furthermore, consumers consistently experienced deeply frustrating communication delays, stating that support teams completely ignored multiple emails and failed to issue requested financial refunds. Some people were satisfied with orders arriving promptly and items being delivered in clean condition without experiencing any major setbacks. A few other reviewers also mentioned receiving their books successfully without any problems or dampness, appreciating a smooth transaction overall.

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Order

Reviewers express deep dissatisfaction regarding order fulfillment, noting that books frequently fail to... See more

Product

People report negative experiences with product, noting that items often arrive in poor condition with dirty... See more

Delivery service

Reviewers express deep disappointment regarding delivery service, highlighting that items frequently fail to... See more

Refund

Consumers find refund to be a source of deep frustration due to widespread delays and unfulfilled promises.... See more

Response time

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Reviews shaping this summary

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Paid £4.99 for a very slim softback children's reading book 'Days Out With Frog and Toad'. Described as 'Very Good ' condition. Of 64 pages 32 had bright pink or yellow highlighter through many sente... See more

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

Book cover dirty and scuffed. Writing on several pages. Really poor. Would not have paid £4.86 if I had known. Will definitely not buy from them again.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Another dire experience with Greener Books. They giving me a Royal Mail tracking number and Royal Mail doesn't even recognise it. Not the first time this has happened either. Like all of Ihezi's compa... See more

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Book never arrived. Tracking number not recognised by Royal Mail. No response to five emails. No response to request for refund. No help from Abe Books and it wouldn't accept any downloaded info... See more


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With over 590,000 reviews on Amazon, Greener Books is home to thousands of preloved books - an enterprise with a passion for books and supporting the environment!


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TrustScore 1.5 out of 5

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Appalling

Appalling, non-existent service. Book didn't arrive (ordered via Abebooks), tracking number not recognised by Royal Mail, and have not so far replied to three emails. Abebooks terrible at dealing with this as well. Avoid!

17 March 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Never again

Never again. The books arrived quickly but the package was completely open at one end. One book didn't even fit in the bag and clearly never had. The order confirmation also had writing all over it. I've contacted them to complain but have had nothing back in reply. Will never buy from them again.

16 March 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

DO NOT [REPEAT: NOT!] BUY BOOKS FROM THIS COMPANY

DO NOT [REPEAT: NOT!] BUY BOOKS FROM THIS COMPANY. THEY WROTE TO SAY THE BOOK I'D ORDERED WAS NOT IN A GOOD CONDITION, SO THEY DIDN'T SEND IT. AFTER ABOUT 6 WEEKS I AM STILL WAITING FOR THEM TO REFUND MY MONEY. IF ONLY I'D READ THE OTHER REVIEWS ON TRUSTPILOT FIRST ...

13 March 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

dont buy from them

Paid for 2nd hand book, didnt get confirmation email, then an email saying someone else had bought it at the same time (very unlikely its not a best seller) they would refund via {Market Name}Stupid me shouldve read reviews first

5 March 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Same old story

Same old story. They take the money and don't send the book. It's a fraud, and one that Abebooks doesn't seem to want to take any responsibility for. Sustainable model though.

11 February 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Scamtastic

Quick update on my review below. Well done Nationwide, I've already received a refund via my credit card. I ordered a second, very cheap, book on Amazon, which will enable me to leave a snippy 1* review there, where they have a surprisingly high user rating.

Scamtastic? If I’m buying cryptocurrency or a cheap Rolex I’d be checking the veracity of the vendor first. When buying a second hand poetry book? Not previously but I will in future.

Familiar zero star experience with legions of other Greener Book / Abe Books customers; no book, no response to email and a Royal Mail tracking number that doesn’t work.

I’ve submitted a refund claim via my Nationwide credit card. Will report back if this works. Did anyone manage to get a refund directly from Greener or Abe?
Greener have a shop in London at
60 Coronation Street, Park Royal,
NW107PX apparently. I’m looking forward to visiting next time I’m in London to “discuss a refund”.

26 January 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Defrauding Customers

Ordered a book, payment taken, no book delivered.
Complained through Abe Books, no help, no refund, no acknowledgement.
How many customers are being defrauded of money? There seems to be nothing I can do, except avoid both companies in the future.

21 October 2025
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Book seemed to have been soaking wet in the past

I ordered through eBay. Book was described as 'very good book'. It arrived feeling quite damp. The book appeared to have been soaking wet at some point and not dry when shipped. It looked quite aged and seems to be starting to disintegrate now it's dry. I left appropriate feedback, including photos but didn't receive anything in response.
I will avoid this company in future.

8 September 2025
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Book not received

Book not received, tracking details were not recognised on Royal Mail website. No response to emails - refund requested but after seeing the reviews on here, not hopeful of getting my money back. Will not be using this company or Abebooks again.

6 January 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Book never arrived

Book never arrived. Tracking number not recognised by Royal Mail. No response to five emails. No response to request for refund. No help from Abe Books and it wouldn't accept any downloaded information which was apparently required to chase the missing book - ie Abe were less than helpful. Do not use this company.

12 December 2025
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Greener books order did not arrive

Greener books sent a tracking order for the book, but it never worked, and the book never arrived. It is possible they didn't send the book. I emailed to enquire about it, and they did not reply. Avoid using them. Abebooks are complicit by not supporting to chase up the missing order

15 December 2025
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Book never arrived.

My book never arrived and the tracking number provided did not work. They never replied after I enquired about where my book was. I purchased through AbeBooks and they had to step in to get me a refund.

Don't buy from them.

12 November 2025
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Ordered 3 books via amazon

Ordered 3 books via amazon , one arrived no sign of the other 2. Contacted they told me royal mail had delivered. Told them only 1 was delivered, they said they would send the other 2 out to me. Received 1 more no sign of the 3rd one. Recontacted them still no sign of the final one. They are completely unreliable, full of excuses.

6 November 2025
Unprompted review

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