Preservation Equipment Ltd Reviews 74

TrustScore 3.5 out of 5

3.3

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I purchased some 'book binding basic' tools and supplies - only I'd forgotten something and ended up putting two orders through. Mandy picked this up and collated the two orders together so I only pai... See more

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Made an order a year ago and it arrived with something missing. Been contacting them throughout the year to either get a refund or have it sent again with no response. Don't waste your time with thi... See more

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Used to buy comic bags and boards for archival storage from pel, now i have to request a quote which costs £16 for shipping and handling, the items i am ordering cost £23, last year it was just £5 pos... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Promises Kept I was working within a specific time frame and needed to protect some photographs. I ran out of protective sleeves and on re-ordering was worried that they may not be delivered in time.... See more

Company details

  1. Art supply shop
  2. Packaging company

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Products and supplies for the conservation and preservation of artefacts, artwork and archives for conservators, librarians, curators, archivists, photographers and more.


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3.3

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TrustScore 3.5 out of 5

74 reviews

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Used to buy comic bags and boards for…

Used to buy comic bags and boards for archival storage from pel, now i have to request a quote which costs £16 for shipping and handling, the items i am ordering cost £23, last year it was just £5 postage so i have no idea what is going on, i am in the uk ordering to a uk address.

21 March 2026
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Reply from Preservation Equipment Ltd

Hi Kelvin, thanks for raising your concern and we're sorry that you feel your experience has not been positive. Our shipping is based upon order weight and location so is changeable dependent upon those factors. Quotations are only required for orders that are larger than can be automatically calculated, or to an address that does not match a shipping rate (Usually outside of UK Mainland addresses). To be able to investigate your case it would be great if you could drop us an email to info@preservationequipment.com

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

PEL is great

PEL is great! We have had several visits from John over the last few years, who is great at weighing up new projects and coming up with proposals for suitable products. Thanks PEL!

4 August 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Best in the Business

John Bye, Sam and the team at PEL always provide us with an excellent product at competitive prices just when we need them. They are very reactive to our requirements and go the extra mile to ensure fantastic service every time.

11 September 2025
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Rated 2 out of 5 stars

Over a week and still no delivery

I placed an order over a week ago and still haven't received my order.

They really ought to send their goods by a tracked service and provide a tracking number. I now have to wait another week before chasing again.

17 August 2025
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Reply from Preservation Equipment Ltd

Good afternoon Barry, we've messaged you to try and track down what's happened here. Unfortunately your details don't match a recent order so we just need to clarify a couple of things to make sure we're looking for the right information. Thanks, PEL

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Outstanding Service by Preservation Equipment Ltd!

Mine was an international transaction for a product I could not find elsewhere.

Preservation Equipment Ltd. had exactly what I needed. They handled my order expediently, packaged it properly to withstand the shipping, and potentially the exposure to the weather if I was not home to receive it when it was delivered.

I am quite happy with their service, and recommend them highly.

9 July 2025
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great support when ordering

I had the email about the new PEL catalogue, which prompted me to put in an order for items I already knew I needed. Then I ordered the catalogue - free, but a small charge for P & P. Today I had a follow up email. Mandy had spotted the two orders, added the catalogue to the main order and cancelled the postage charge. Joined up thinking by a real person is SO rare these days that I was simply delighted. Thank you!

3 June 2025
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Ghosted as soon as partial order arrived

Made an order a year ago and it arrived with something missing. Been contacting them throughout the year to either get a refund or have it sent again with no response. Don't waste your time with this company.

**Edit: I can assure you I wouldn't make things up, and I can see that you've tried to get this review removed. I've provided the reference number from the order through the prompt.

12 May 2025
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Reply from Preservation Equipment Ltd

Hi Mari, sorry that you feel you've been ignored, I can assure this would not be the case. If you could please let us know a little more about your order we can investigate what's happened here for you. Thanks, PEL
Edit* Thank you for supplying the additional information we needed to resolve this for you. The initial refund had been applied as a credit to the account but we've now processed the refund as discussed to the satisfaction of the account holder/s.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent service

I ordered some, for me, new products, all were ready and well packed. I am looking forward to trying them out.

1 April 2025
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Watercolour preservation

I needed acetate sleeves to protect watercolour drawings - firm provided exactly what I required with excellent quick delivery and careful packing. Strongly recommend and will certainly use again.

15 August 2024
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

High-grade Archival Products

The products received is high-grade and premium archival material. Good price and also good rate for shipment overseas using air freight and properly packed for sensitive goods! Thank you PeL!

7 February 2024
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Cultural heritage photographer London

very impressed as a new customer , had an archiving job and needed an order asap , the whole process was brilliant. Mandy emailed personally to update me on delivery. arrived on time well packaged and excellent products. Thank you to the team . Highly recommended 5 stars

12 December 2023
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Urgent order expedited

I needed some snake weights at very short notice for a research visit to a library. Mandy in Customer Services could not have been more helpful in arranging prompt processing and rapid despatch of my order. They arrived in time, and proved invaluable.

9 October 2023
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Print sleeves Pronto

We needed prints sleeves to fulfil a last minute customer order, and requested a pretty unrealistic turnaround.
Our order was dealt with straight away, Efficiently without fuss.
Thank you Mandy!

17 October 2023
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Very good service

Considerate advice and clear answers to my queries.
Delivery made efficiently and without fuss or bother by Nick and Alex. I would use this provider again.

9 October 2023
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

We had really prompt and helpful…

We had really prompt and helpful service from Mandy; when two orders went out in a hurry, Mandy got in touch personally to rearrange delivery in one go which helped with costs and organisation. It was refreshingly helpful in an age where ordering online feels so detached. Highly recommended company, thank you.

6 October 2023
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Responsive customer care

Mandy quickly assisted me with my query. Finding out more information, presenting options regarding getting my order fulfilled, and resolving my issue. Thank you!

21 September 2023
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