Rarewaves Reviews 

14,330
TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

4.3

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Review summary

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Considering 3,814 reviews, reviewers overwhelmingly had a great experience with this company. Customers frequently commend the extensive product selection, often finding rare items at competitive prices. Many people appreciate the excellent customer service, noting their helpfulness and quick issue resolution. Reviewers also highlight the careful packaging, ensuring products arrive in great condition. However, some customers noted concerns regarding delivery, with items sometimes taking longer than expected or not arriving, and orders occasionally split. A lack of tracking information often made monitoring shipments difficult, and a few people experienced damaged items upon arrival due to inadequate packaging.

What people talk about most

Product

Reviewers mention positive feedback about product, highlighting the great range, vast catalogue, and... See more

Delivery service

Customers had ambiguous experiences with delivery service, with some praising speedy delivery and... See more

Price

Consumers find prices to be very competitive and affordable, often highlighting great deals on blu-ray... See more

Order

Users describe ambiguous interactions with order, with some customers finding the ordering process easy and... See more

Customer service

Customers consistently note positive experiences with customer service, highlighting its speed, politeness,... See more

Reviews shaping this summary

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

5 of 6 Blu-ray purchases arrived in one package (650grams) at just past 2 weeks, London to Melbourne. Still waiting for the 6th Blu-ray (2 disc) - the one I most wanted, at just past 4 weeks. I'll w... See more

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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Rarewaves are an excellent company who stock a good range at usually, unbeatable prices. Fortunately they also have an excellent Customer Service Dept as the big let down is their appalling postal se... See more

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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

I enjoy expanding my music collection with purchases from Rarewaves. This is due to the large collection of music on Blu-ray, making them the cheapest provider in many cases. However, you do need to b... See more

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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Well the delivery was a bit confusing as I didn’t realise they were not all coming at once but they all arrived. One was slightly marked and they immediately sent out a replacement. Overall very happy... See more

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Company details

  1. DVD Store
  2. Book Store
  3. CD Store
  4. Discount Store
  5. Music Store
  6. Record Store

About Rarewaves

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Rarewaves.com are one of the largest online retailers of entertainment and consumer products in the world with offices in the UK and USA. As well as through our website Rarewaves.com, we also sell through Amazon, Ebay, Onbuy, Rakuten and Fnac.

Our offer spans 2 million products across Music CDs and Vinyl; Film and TV DVDs, Blu-rays and 4k Ultra HD; Console and PC Games, Books, Toys and Board Games, Collectibles, Clothing and Fancy Dress, Office Products and Stationary, Headphones, Speaker Docks, and wide array of Consumer Electronics and Gifts.

We're proud recipients of the King’s Award for Enterprise: International Trade 2023. In 2021 we were included in The Sunday Times International Track 200, and named in Buzzacott’s Organic Growth 25 report as one of the UK’s fastest organically growing businesses.

Founded in 2005, we have now sold millions of products to millions of happy customers around the world. In 2023 we shipped orders to customers across 203 different countries and independent territories!

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Rarewaves.com

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The best deal for home entertainment on the web. We ship worldwide, with free delivery in the UK on orders over £10.

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4.3

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TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Abysmal.

Worst online experience I’ve had from a seemingly large company.
Ordered a cd on their eBay store on the 7th of July and was notified it was dispatched the next day. It says it will take 3-5 days but gives an estimated delivery date of 18-21st of July. Something doesn’t add up there. No carrier service in the U.K. takes nearly two weeks. When I contacted them to ask if it’s actually been posted they assured me it has and that it was sent second class with Royal mail. Then on the 16th I suddenly get tracking information saying they are preparing to send my item. Royal Mail second class postage doesn’t even have tracking. Contacted them again to ask why they mark items as dispatched when they clearly haven’t been. Still no movement on the tracking three days later just says they are expecting the item.
I’ve never had to leave negative feedback before even receiving something but this seems to be an ongoing issue with this company as many people are reporting the same issue on here and eBay. There are thousands of people reporting the same issue so it isn’t a rare occasion as they are stating in their responses.
I doubt I’m ever going to get my cd. It will be a miracle if it turns up as I doubt they even had it in stock or even posted it.
Wish I’d have read the feedback about them before ordering.

7 July 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

bought CDs - will buy again

Ordered a few brand new cds from rarewaves and arrived very well packaged. It took a bit of time to arrive as i am outside the UK but not too long, will definitely be buying again.

16 July 2026
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Bad service

I placed an order in California via Walmart. And suddenly they placed the order from this company in England. It's been 20 days and I still haven't received it. I keep being told it's been delayed. I'm never going to order from England.

17 July 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 2 out of 5 stars

Irdered an item and was told it would…

Ordered an item and was told it would take 3-5 days. I received a dispatch notification. Three weeks later the item still hadn't arrived. After finding how to contact customer service I was assured someone would contact the courier and get back to me. That was 2 weeks ago and I've heard nothing back from Rarewaves at all. I have since contacted the courier myself and got my parcel. Terrible customer service

17 July 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Always pleased with Rarewaves

I've ordered from Rarewaves a few times and the process has always been good. My films turned up when they said they would and were in brilliant condition. The times I've spoken to customer services, they have been responsive and helpful.
No notes. Great shop to buy from.

17 July 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Rarewaves rock…

I use Rarewaves frequently, lots great offers and a loyalty programme. I’ve just had a very positive experience with their customer services, so thanks for that. The only slight negative is their delivery times but as it’s free and they arrive eventually that’s ok.

13 July 2026
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