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Wob Reviews Summary

The company has garnered a mixed reputation, with some customers expressing satisfaction with their product selection and the occasional positive experience with customer service. However, a significant number of reviews highlight serious concerns regarding service delays, poor product quality, and a lack of effective communication. Many customers reported issues with receiving incorrect items, slow refunds, and unresponsive support channels, which have led to frustration and distrust. Overall, while there are positive experiences, the prevailing sentiment suggests a need for improved reliability and customer service practices to enhance customer satisfaction.

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value
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806
returns
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quality
786
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Happy
April 6, 2022

Thank you for my recent book order, "Precious Bible Promises" which arrived a while ago.
I'm very happy with it.
I would recommend buying from here to anyone who is considering it.
Angelika

Date of experience: April 5, 2022
World of Books C. — Wob Rep
over a year old

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A wonderful book
April 5, 2022

Fast shipping and great price. I paid a fraction of what the book cost. I'm happy! I hope you be a frequent shopper.

Date of experience: April 5, 2022
World of Books C. — Wob Rep
over a year old

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Great books
April 5, 2022

I love to read and love this site as the books are cheaper and have great service and free delivery

Date of experience: April 5, 2022
World of Books C. — Wob Rep
over a year old

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GB
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Have used WOB for individual titles and for the most part they're ok. But I ordered three books from a set (LOTR) with matching covers from the website and got completely different versions, that didn't match the pictures or each other - quite annoying given that they had lots of different versions listed with pictures and I spent a long time searching for the right covers.

Date of experience: April 5, 2022
World of Books C. — Wob Rep
over a year old

Hello, sorry to hear this, please email customerservice@wob.com and the team will be happy to help you. Thanks, Wob

GB
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Advertised as 'Good condition'. Nothing like it. Virtually ever page covered in detailed scribbled notes & highlighted. Contacted WOB. Not even a reply. Example of 'Good condition' below. This is typical of most pages.

Date of experience: April 5, 2022
World of Books C. — Wob Rep
over a year old

Hello, sorry to see this, please email customerservice@wob.com and the team will be happy to help you. Thanks, Wob

GB
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As a first time user was satisfied with the result. Would generally not consider buying a second hand book without handling it first. Since the item was out of print decided to try WOB. Item generally as described and condition acceptable, would use again.

Date of experience: April 5, 2022
World of Books C. — Wob Rep
over a year old

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GB
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Great value!
April 5, 2022

Got the books I wanted. Easy to find and easy to order. Delivered quickly and condition as described.

Date of experience: April 4, 2022
World of Books C. — Wob Rep
over a year old

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GB
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Great service
April 4, 2022

Lots of choice, website is easy to navigate, items arrived quickly, well packaged. Would recommend and will use again.

Date of experience: April 4, 2022
World of Books C. — Wob Rep
over a year old

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GB
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Always good service and great prices. I have bought from WOB many times and always very satisfied. Highly recommended.

Date of experience: April 3, 2022
World of Books C. — Wob Rep
over a year old

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GB
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Ordered 3 books, second hand but good condition and great service and delivery. Highly recommend.
A physical book is best.

Date of experience: April 3, 2022
World of Books C. — Wob Rep
over a year old

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GB
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Thank you
April 3, 2022

Whenever I'm looking for a book my first port of call is WOB. Every time my order has been prompt and very reasonably priced. I wanted to say thank you for this stress free experience! Also I love that most books have been preowned.

Date of experience: April 3, 2022
World of Books C. — Wob Rep
over a year old

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GB
1 review
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Not As Expected
April 2, 2022

The service is great, quick & easy, however, the description of condition does NOT match what is sent out. The price is very good but I would rather have paid a little more for better quality. As this was intended as a gift, then overall i was disappointed. Will be wary ordering again.

Date of experience: April 2, 2022
World of Books C. — Wob Rep
over a year old

Hi, please email customerservice@wob.com and the team will make this right for you. Thanks, Wob

GB
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I wanted a particular gardening book, out of print, for a friend and WoB had it on their website at a sensible price, thank you WoB.

Date of experience: April 2, 2022
World of Books C. — Wob Rep
over a year old

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GB
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Good service
April 1, 2022

Delivery of my book was fast, and pleased with the condition of my book, it is almost like a new book

Date of experience: April 1, 2022
World of Books C. — Wob Rep
over a year old

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GB
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I use WoB several times a year and the service has been excellent every time - I buy CDs mainly but have also bought books on occasions.

Date of experience: March 31, 2022
World of Books C. — Wob Rep
over a year old

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Very Good Service
April 1, 2022

I was pleased with the service and the materials. Although one of my books was a birthday gift and it was a day late in arriving, I realize the mail service
Is not what it used to be, the book was very nice and will be appreciated when the recipient does get it.
I am retired and enjoy a lot of activities and hobbies. My church has a group that makes mats for the homeless out of plastic bags that I participate in, they are crocheted. I also knit some and like to sew and I read a lot. H

Date of experience: March 31, 2022
World of Books C. — Wob Rep
over a year old

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GB
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Very responsive and really appreciate that. Strong on follow up communications via email. Emails with four different customer service advisers. Got a bit dizzy! The BIG issue is the packaging which caused the major delay in getting the books. I received 4 books all within flimsy plastic packaging which split the packaging and then held by Royal Mail for 3 weeks and then had to be repackaged by them! Consequently WOB resent 3/4 books so I now have duplicates. The second lot arrived within 48 hours and of course, the packaging was lighter and didn't break so easily, however, the plastic was still damaged.

Date of experience: March 31, 2022
World of Books C. — Wob Rep
over a year old

Hello, thanks for your feedback, I will pass this onto the packaging team for their review.
Thanks, Wob

GB
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Receipt
March 30, 2022

Where is the receipt that I am supposed to receive Upon purchasing. If I don't receive a receipt I will be cancelling the order.

Date of experience: March 30, 2022
World of Books C. — Wob Rep
over a year old

Hello,

You should have received an order confirmation email. Alternatively, send your order number to our customer service team and they can look into this further for you.

Thanks, Wob

GB
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WOB is a joy!
March 30, 2022

My partner & I have been ordering books from WOB for a while now and we are both more than delighted with our various purchases. Not only are the books usually in better condition than we expected, but the delivery is always (so far!) spot on time, and in keeping with the very welcome text updates we get to let us known what's going on.
So cheers, WOB. Great job. We'll be back for more pretty soon! X

Date of experience: March 30, 2022
World of Books C. — Wob Rep
over a year old

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GB
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My go-to site.
March 30, 2022

I now don't bother looking at other on-line book sites. For some time I have just used WOB and so far it has never let me down. I have just had good all-round results every time, excellent prices, delivery and quality. I would certainly complain if I had something to complain about! And I applaud the ethics behind WOB, everyone wins.

Date of experience: March 30, 2022
World of Books C. — Wob Rep
over a year old

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