MW Classic Cameras Reviews 

If I could give zero stars, I would. Like so many others here, my experience with MWC has been abysmal. On Nov 10th I ordered two vintage lenses at a total cost of nearly £340. I'd created a profile on the website and it all looked very professional and well-stocked, with fair prices. Payment was taken right away. Then nothing. No answers to multiple emails, no answer to the land line. I ended up ringing the number listed for WhatsApp messages and it was answered by a flustered man (presumably David Woodford) who said to ring back in half an hour as he was on his way to his office. I rang back - no answer. Rang again: "Oh, I answered by mistake" (WTF?!) Fluster, fluster, "Oh yes, this is on my to-do list for today." Nothing. More emails - nothing. So I eventually got refunded via my bank. Hilariously, the status of my order on the website still says "Processing"! This guy should be shut down. Avoid at all costs.

Terrible, avoid this outfit. MW Cameras have given me nothing but excuses for the lack of delivery. My camera still hasn't arrived after over 2 weeks and at least 5 calls from me. Each time some hapless guy says, 'oh I'll check'......do not buy your cameras here!!!!

Received my Nikon camera case today. Condition is even better than description. I bought this from the shop website, delivery was prompt

Ordered several cameras on the web site.
After a couple days the order was set to ‘completed’. No goods, no tracking number, no response to enquiries. Had to get my money back via Visa. He can no longer accept paypal on the website, that is telling...

MW classic cameras I have bought a few items from M W classic cameras and found them Very helpful and the service is very good. I would Recommend this camera sales to any one wanting to buy classic cameras equipment.

This guy who owns this shop is a compulsive liar he owes us money and lies he as even blocked my phone

Update: waited 10 days but seller failed to cancel the order and give a refund. Bank has now refunded the payment.
Very unprofessional. I’ve bought from this dealer before (through eBay) and not had a problem. However, three weeks ago I purchased a camera directly off their website; the order is still in “processing”. I’ve contacted the dealer to chase it (by email and on the WhatsApp number: the landline number does not work) and each time the person I have spoken to has promised to sort it out and get back to me: he has never called back, nor has he responded to my emails. I have now found out that he sold the camera on another site eight weeks ago. Confronted with this, the dealer finally agreed to cancel the order and refund my payment. Looking at the dealer’s recent feedback, and reading reviews here, there are many reports of unprofessional service. My advice is to avoid.

They sold me a lens which turned out to be stolen. I returned the lens, was promised a full refund. No refund, despite many statements that I’d be paid “soon”. I’m now taking them to court.

Absolutely diabolical service. I ordered items to the value of £70 and received confirmation. After 3 weeks I started to contact them, first via e mail but no response whatsoever. Their telephone is never answered, just rings out. Eventually I had to contact the fraud department of my bank, who thankfully swiftly got me a refund. You'd have to be mad to buy from this company, I'm surprised they're even still allowed to trade. Just read the reviews first, I wish I had!

Ordered three items on Friday, after an email to David to reassure my worries regarding reviews, I received an email to reassure me that my goods would be delivered promptly, Tuesday I received them, all good, I’m a little confused, my experience has been with David has been good.

Worst company I have ever dealt with.
I paid for items online and received nothing. After waiting 30 days I have contacted my credit card company for a chargeback.
No response to emails or phone, absolutely disgraceful and still items appear for sale. I smell a scam, trading standards is my next port of call.

Order #238289 placed 1st April and acknowledged as 'being processed'. No contact since and no goods received. I've tried to contact on at least 5 occasions since. Order value is low - £53 - so Small Claims action would be disproportionate.
I just want the item. No fuss, no hassle. Just send it!! Or refund what I paid over 3 months ago.

I've just phoned MW Classic Cameras to chase an order - I've heard nothing since confirmation email 7 days ago. The landline number does not exist & the whatsapp number goes to voicemail.
Mahendra Modi resigned in 2018 so it is just David Leslie Woodford working alone. He's been given 3 days to deliver what I paid for. After that it will get messy.
7 days later, no show. Still not answering phone.
Woodford's address is available through companies house webcheck - search for his full name
UPDATE: 20/7/24 Still no show, still not answering phone. No response via website contact page. However, new items have been listed every Friday.
UPDATE: 6/8/24 There is now a chargeback being processed by my bank.
This guy needs to be shut down.

scammers. took my money and never sent the item

Paid for item never got email confirmation refused to answer emails or phone calls, obviously a scammer has been reported to the relevant authorities.

Paid in full but goods never dispatched. Would not answer my emails. Do not answer the telephone. Credit card company found against them and refunded me.

Gave an order, this has not been sent. They do not answer the phone or reply to email, consequently impossible to contact.

I have now referred to the bank for a chargeback.

DO NOT ORDER FROM HERE

I also wish I'd seen the other reviews on here first

I really don't know what's wrong with these people. They have interesting stuff at reasonable prices, but every time I make a purchase I have the same trouble - getting what I have paid for! Do you they really fear that their customers are going to shout at them, so they don't answer the phone, or reply to emails. It really has gone beyond frustrating and is such a pity that decent and knowledgeable shops close down, while these individuals keep going. I recommend that everyone shop at Mr Cad.

I have previously left a number of negative views for this company and I do stand by them. I have however made 2 purchases during the last month via eBay and everything was ok. There could of course be a little more in the way of communication. The only gripe is that the first purchase was a Bolex cine camera, bought via eBay of course, and yet it is still shown on his shop listing. Anyone buying it will face a number of problems and that was what led me to the negative reviews in the first place - some items are advertised but are no longer available. I will continue buying from him but only via eBay when a speedy resolution can be expected in the event of a problem.

Gave them 8 weeks to ship out a camera. They ignored my emails asking for shipping update as soon as I paid for it.

Had to eventually go through the bank to get my money back.