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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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quality
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Happy readers!
December 27, 2021

Super service. Great selection of good, as-new condition books. Thank you, I shall be back! All recipients were delighted with their gifts.

Date of experience: December 27, 2021
World of Books C. — Wob Rep
over a year old

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Book in bad condition
December 26, 2021

Bought book for present was in bad condition and nothing I could get as a substitute. Very disappointed.

Date of experience: December 26, 2021
World of Books C. — Wob Rep
over a year old

Hi, I am sorry to hear this, please reach out to customer service at customerservice@wob.com and they will be happy to find a solution for you. Thanks, Wob

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Great Service
December 24, 2021

Excellent for purchasing books at reasonable prices. Will certainly use again in the future. Delivery very quick.

Date of experience: December 24, 2021
World of Books C. — Wob Rep
over a year old

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I always use WOB for buying my books use the website for several years now it's easy to navigate, and the description of the condition of the books is always great even for used books, superfast delivery and great prices and really great selection

Date of experience: December 23, 2021
World of Books C. — Wob Rep
over a year old

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Amazing stock.
December 24, 2021

I love wob as I can usually find books that I thought were lost for ever. The ones I have received from them have been i excellent second hand condition and I have no complaints.
Qick service and delivery. First class. Thank you.

Date of experience: December 23, 2021
World of Books C. — Wob Rep
over a year old

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Best place for books
December 24, 2021

I have bought so many lovely books from this place. Always delivered on time, always in good condition. Reasonable prices. Why pay more when you can pay less

Date of experience: December 22, 2021
World of Books C. — Wob Rep
over a year old

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A great resource
December 22, 2021

Have used WOB several times now and find it my goto site for books as well as cd and dvds that have attracted my attention, often golden oldies but some pretty new stuff as well.
The service is excellent, prices are often very good, and there is a healthy and changing selection to peruse or find that specific item, speaking of which I took a while to find the best way to search but I think I have it done pat now.
In conclusion very pleased to recommend.

Date of experience: December 22, 2021
World of Books C. — Wob Rep
over a year old

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Excellent as always
December 22, 2021

As always great service and great value Hope ye take time off for Xmas but will be looking for ye soon after

Date of experience: December 22, 2021
World of Books C. — Wob Rep
over a year old

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Change of name to Wob
December 22, 2021

Good company but why have you changed your name to the ridiculous Wob? It doesn't sound like a book store.

Date of experience: December 22, 2021
World of Books C. — Wob Rep
over a year old

We started in 2002 with a mission to find used books new homes. A lot has changed since then as we've expanded into new countries and new products, so we wanted a new name which reflects who we are now.
Lots of our customers and fans have already shortened our name to Wob, so it made sense to choose this for our new name.
For us, books will always be our first passion, but now we are so much more! By changing our name to Wob, we're keeping true to our heritage & changing for the future.

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Taste of Lotus
December 22, 2021

II recently ordered a book from World of Books and was delighted with the service I received. Ordering was simple and my package duly arrived three days later. I think that the book was second hand but that didn't matter, it was in very good condition. All in all I was delighted.

Date of experience: December 22, 2021
World of Books C. — Wob Rep
over a year old

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Good service
December 22, 2021

Very pleased with the service from WOB - good value and prompt delivery. I've made several purchases and I've not been disappointed.

Date of experience: December 22, 2021
World of Books C. — Wob Rep
over a year old

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Excellent service
December 21, 2021

Recently ordered Atlas and Guinness book of records for 7 year old grandson for Christmas and I know he's going to absolutely delighted. Thank you WOB for excellent service and value for money.

Date of experience: December 21, 2021
World of Books C. — Wob Rep
over a year old

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Great service!
December 21, 2021

Great service, as always! Low prices, great quality. Never had any complaints, even after more than 20 orders!

Date of experience: December 21, 2021
World of Books C. — Wob Rep
over a year old

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Gluten free
December 21, 2021

The book is very useful. Have made 3 of the recipes already. My husband is a gluten intolerant and loves the bread.

Date of experience: December 21, 2021
World of Books C. — Wob Rep
over a year old

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WOoB rock!
December 21, 2021

I love World of Books. It is such a wonderful concept & organisation and I buy all my books from there. The quality is fantastic and you could never find it cheaper.
Plus I love that I am 'reusing a read', which has been enjoyed or hated many times before me.
My only hope is they start doing gift vouchers as they would make wondeful gifts.

Date of experience: December 21, 2021
World of Books C. — Wob Rep
over a year old

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Book was cateogorised as 'Very Good' - the book I got was in appalling condition (water damage, mould spots, heavily-dogended discoloured pages, some pages ripped or with holes. This copy would not even make into the lowest category 'Well Read'.

I was extremely disappointed with the quality of this copy. Overall I have been very happy with the service provided by 'World of Books', and had decided to shift from 'Book Depository' to WOB, and buy the bulk of books from WOB going forwards. The quality of this title, and more importantly, the difficulty I have found in contacting WOB and having the situation rectified (the feeling I get is that a very high, thick wall has been erected between the buyer and the seller), has sent me, with a heavy heart, back to Book Depository.

Date of experience: December 21, 2021
World of Books C. — Wob Rep
over a year old

We are sorry to hear this, please drop us an email at customerservice@wob.com with your order number and our team can help you out. Thanks, Wob

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Fantastic service as always from WOB. Love the mixture of old and new. The descriptions of the condition of the books are always accurate. Website is reqlly user friendly. Look forward to my next order :)

Date of experience: December 20, 2021
World of Books C. — Wob Rep
over a year old

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Satisfied Customer :)
December 20, 2021

I've always had very good experience with all my transactions with WoB! The items were all of good quality, delivery spot on and I also like the philosophy of the company. I will continue buying from WoB for years to come!

Date of experience: December 20, 2021
World of Books C. — Wob Rep
over a year old

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My book purchase goes like this:- 80% world of books/ 15% second hand book shop in Eastbourne / 5% Amazon. Need I say more.

Date of experience: December 19, 2021
World of Books C. — Wob Rep
over a year old

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Easy to use website, grading system for the condition of the books. Books arrived quickly and well packed. I'll definitely be back for more

Date of experience: December 19, 2021
World of Books C. — Wob Rep
over a year old

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