Gymworld Fitness Reviews 75

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I am currently in Bulgaria and was desperate to get my hands on a very specific elliptical cross trainer. They assured me that they were experienced with shipping to this part of Europe and after grea... See more

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Do not use, seems to be a scam site. Very prompt service until payment is made, then no delivery of a supposedly stocked item, absolute no further responses to emails, calls going through to voicemai... See more

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Really cant believe the service I have received. They sell items that are not in stock. 3 promised call backs that never materialized, several emails to different staff members, no repl... See more

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Unbelievably bad service when anything goes wrong. Considering how much money you’re spending, I would have expected at least a token attempt to resolve issues. But as soon as you’ve paid your mon... See more

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At Gymworld, we pride ourselves on delivering balanced, unbiased advice with great service and competitive prices. Check out our new website to view our full ranges of the best treadmills, cross trainers, exercise bikes, rowing machines and multi gyms - all with free delivery!   ***PLEASE NOTE: Gymworld.co.uk is now under new management. The previous parent company entered into liquidation August 9th 2016. All reviews prior to November 17th 2016 do not reflect the current operation of Gymworld.co.uk.***


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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Nice Customer Service to start, eventually Ghosted

I am currently in Bulgaria and was desperate to get my hands on a very specific elliptical cross trainer. They assured me that they were experienced with shipping to this part of Europe and after great difficulty sending them the payment, through wester Union, I made the purchase. Almost 3 months passed, no tracking number no item. I had to file a dispute with my CC to get my money back. Usually I dodge such experiences but not this time.

18 December 2024
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

The website is a scam

The website is a scam, they only care about the money and they don't give a damn about the customer. DO NOT BUY FROM THIS COMPANY! The phone number is non existent and they don't reply to emails after the payment has gone through. Fake names such as Sarah and Waqas. Escalated it through my bank as suspicious

13 July 2024
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Do not use

Do not use, seems to be a scam site. Very prompt service until payment is made, then no delivery of a supposedly stocked item, absolute no further responses to emails, calls going through to voicemail only. Could only pay via a dubious Payment link.
I have have had to report as a fraudulent transaction with my bank who will take the matter from here on in.

2 June 2024
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Do not but from this company

Do not but from this company. It is a scam site. Have lost £299. Phone number doesn't exist. Have sent me rude emails. Will report this company to the police. They are stealing money.

1 June 2024
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Avoid like the plague

I saw their website and looked at a multi gym for £200. The same multi gym is being sold by Argos for £450, so obviously I was very interested.
I became suspicious, because all of their products were at a fraction of the price you would pay elsewhere, and I mean fraction!
Their telephone is dead and their email address inbox is full and emails cannot be left.
All the alarm bells are ringing and I would stay well clear. Very dodgy!

14 February 2022
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

All smiles until your payment clears...

Unbelievably bad service when anything goes wrong. Considering how much money you’re spending, I would have expected at least a token attempt to resolve issues. But as soon as you’ve paid your money, the service level drops like a stone.
Use 3rd party suppliers for everything and refuse to take responsibility for their service, whilst insisting that you cannot deal with them directly.
Lots of false offers to give you money off ‘x’ or free ‘y’ which never materialise.
Even tried to claim ‘I don’t even work for Gymworld’ and ‘Thomas has left the company - can’t honour anything he offered’ etc. Before Thomas mysteriously reappears when you mention legal action.
Cowboys - avoid at all costs.

21 July 2018
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Thomas Lees is one of the most helpful …

Thomas Lees is one of the most helpful people I have spoken to whilst purchasing a treadmill. He is a credit to Gymworld Fitness, and he spent a considerable amount of time with us to ensure we bought one suitable for our needs. Thank you Thomas.

11 May 2017
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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

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driver claimed he couldn't find our house which caused a day's delay, still happy with the product

13 February 2017
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Friendly and helpful

I normally do not review companies however I felt it was due as a thanks to the help I received when selecting my rowing machine. Will buy from them again 5*

26 January 2017
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

THANK-YOU!

Ordered the Kettler Speed 5 Indoor Bike and couldn't be happier with the product. I purchase a lot of home gym equipment and I'm super impressed with the quality and functions - not to mention the customer service. Will definitely be buying from here again.

Thanks,

Oli

25 January 2017
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Inspire FT1

Very professional and friendly service, from placing the order to the machine being installed by them the week after. Very pleased with the FT1, I have trained for 10 years in gyms and I fancied this for my garage for the times I get in from work and I can go in and have a blast and do a body part or 2 and this is a quality machine, very well made with smooth movements and it can't be any more simple to use there isn't a body part what can't be hit on this machine because of all of the extras it comes with, if any maybe calves, but they would be if you used it to squat, which you could - I bought it mainly for chest flys, side delt raises, biceps and triceps, but it can be used for anything. I purchased the add on weight stacks also which probably weren't needed.

A+

Thanks again, Kris.

14 January 2017
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

GYMWORLD LIMITED-IN LIQUIDATION

The Company was placed in to Liquidation yesterday on 9 August 2016...

The Liquidators are Dow Schofield Watts and they can be contacted on tel 0844 776 2740

10 August 2016
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Think they have gone bust!

No answers on the phone, £1900 order not fulfilled.

Ended up getting the money back from Credit Card company.

AVOID LIKE THE PLAGUE

29 July 2016
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Reply from Gymworld Fitness

Dear Gymworld Limited Customer.

Our deepest sympathies with your issues with Gymworld Ltd (trading as Gymworld.co.uk.)

You may be aware that in July 2016 Gymworld Limited ceased trading and entered into liquidation.

As of November 17th 2016, the website known as Gymworld.co.uk is being operated by a new company who have redesigned the website and aim to offer great service to its customers. Whilst there isn’t a lot the new management can do regarding your issues with the previous administration we would like you to know that the new management team will strive to offer the best possible service to all customers, and if there is anything you would need going forward regarding your fitness needs please do not hesitate to contact one of our members of staff on 0161 660 9083 or info@gymworld.co.uk.

Kind regards
Gymworld Sales Team

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Disgusting

I ordered a treadmill. Didnt hear anything regarding my order for 5-6 days. Finally chased them kindly asking how my order was progressing. A day later I recieve an email saying, sorry we are out of stock and we have no idea when we will recieve more stock from "OUR" wharehose, we have refunded the deposit (still to be seen), No offer of an alternative considering I was spending £900.. Pathetic! How are these people still in business other than use it as a front for something????????? AVOID AVOID AVOID AVOID

6 July 2016
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Reply from Gymworld Fitness

Dear Gymworld Limited Customer.

Our deepest sympathies with your issues with Gymworld Ltd (trading as Gymworld.co.uk.)

You may be aware that in July 2016 Gymworld Limited ceased trading and entered into liquidation.

As of November 17th 2016, the website known as Gymworld.co.uk is being operated by a new company who have redesigned the website and aim to offer great service to its customers. Whilst there isn’t a lot the new management can do regarding your issues with the previous administration we would like you to know that the new management team will strive to offer the best possible service to all customers, and if there is anything you would need going forward regarding your fitness needs please do not hesitate to contact one of our members of staff on 0161 660 9083 or info@gymworld.co.uk.

Kind regards
Gymworld Sales Team

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Rip off

Promise cashback on purchases, then don't pay up, they fob you off with excuses and don't reply to you when you chase them. Robbers - avoid them.

22 June 2016
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Reply from Gymworld Fitness

Dear Gymworld Limited Customer.

Our deepest sympathies with your issues with Gymworld Ltd (trading as Gymworld.co.uk.)

You may be aware that in July 2016 Gymworld Limited ceased trading and entered into liquidation.

As of November 17th 2016, the website known as Gymworld.co.uk is being operated by a new company who have redesigned the website and aim to offer great service to its customers. Whilst there isn’t a lot the new management can do regarding your issues with the previous administration we would like you to know that the new management team will strive to offer the best possible service to all customers, and if there is anything you would need going forward regarding your fitness needs please do not hesitate to contact one of our members of staff on 0161 660 9083 or info@gymworld.co.uk.

Kind regards
Gymworld Sales Team

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Total shambles

My story with these bunch of cowboys and money grabbing thieves.

Order placed end of March for a Treadmill with their installation service. List of excuses were:

1st - We have damaged the treadmill whilst loading, we will call
2nd - Our van has to go in for an MOT and a new exhaust, we will call
3rd - We have amended the delivery schedule and forgot to advise you, we will call.

Following a series of phone calls, I finally cancelled the order on the 21st of April.

The next fiasco was the return of the 1k payment.

From the 21st of April to date (May 24th) and the 4 to 5 phone calls so far. I am still waiting on a call back.

The funds were finally refunded via my Credit Card company. Order placed elsewhere with a fantastic service.

Buyer beware.

24 May 2016
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Reply from Gymworld Fitness

Dear Gymworld Limited Customer.

Our deepest sympathies with your issues with Gymworld Ltd (trading as Gymworld.co.uk.)

You may be aware that in July 2016 Gymworld Limited ceased trading and entered into liquidation.

As of November 17th 2016, the website known as Gymworld.co.uk is being operated by a new company who have redesigned the website and aim to offer great service to its customers. Whilst there isn’t a lot the new management can do regarding your issues with the previous administration we would like you to know that the new management team will strive to offer the best possible service to all customers, and if there is anything you would need going forward regarding your fitness needs please do not hesitate to contact one of our members of staff on 0161 660 9083 or info@gymworld.co.uk.

Kind regards
Gymworld Sales Team

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Very poor customer service

I ordered 3 pieces of equipment from gymworld nearly 2 months ago. No one contacted me for a delivery date so I called them and arranged delivery only to find out that the message was never passed on so my delivery date came and went. I then found out none of my goods were in stock and they were unsure when they would be able to deliver my goods. After 6 weeks of back and forth I cancelled my order and asked for a full refund. 2 weeks later I have still not received my refund and I keep being told the accountants are outsourced and only come in one day a week so they can't do anything until then. I've heard this excuse three times now. Totally exasperated and disappointed by the whole experience. I therefore suggest avoiding this company if you want your goods anytime soon.

11 May 2016
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Reply from Gymworld Fitness

Dear Gymworld Limited Customer.

Our deepest sympathies with your issues with Gymworld Ltd (trading as Gymworld.co.uk.)

You may be aware that in July 2016 Gymworld Limited ceased trading and entered into liquidation.

As of November 17th 2016, the website known as Gymworld.co.uk is being operated by a new company who have redesigned the website and aim to offer great service to its customers. Whilst there isn’t a lot the new management can do regarding your issues with the previous administration we would like you to know that the new management team will strive to offer the best possible service to all customers, and if there is anything you would need going forward regarding your fitness needs please do not hesitate to contact one of our members of staff on 0161 660 9083 or info@gymworld.co.uk.

Kind regards
Gymworld Sales Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent Service

I purchased a second hand exercise bike. The product was exactly as I had expected and the delivery was excellent too.

1 April 2016
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