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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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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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.
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.
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.
Excellent pressings. Found it easy to purchase an hard to come by album. Definitely will buy from them again. Very pleased. 5 Stars.
Always great service love these guys
Price, range etc all excellent. Deliveries are awful - no consistency in timescales
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
Great Service
Item arrived on time, nicely packed, and just what I wanted. Appreciate it!
Great. Good price and arrived in perfect condition
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.
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.
Customer service was helpful. Replacement shipment arrived in good condition.
customer service was great in replacing the sling that I have never received. although, there was no tracking number of the shipping for the first or the second shipment.
Really, really fast shipping - and excellent packaging. Item arrived in perfect condition and well packaged.
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