Designer Exchange UK Reviews 

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TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

4.4

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Looking at 732 reviews, reviewers overwhelmingly had a great experience with this company. Customers consistently praise the excellent quality and condition of the products, often finding items to be exactly as described or even better. Many highlight the exceptional service from knowledgeable, friendly, and attentive staff, who offer personalized assistance. Reviewers also frequently commend the efficient and fast delivery, noting items arrive promptly and are well-packaged. However, some customers noted issues with the selling or return process, experiencing delays in refunds or a lack of communication. A few others felt that some staff members were rude, dismissive, or unhelpful, leading to unpleasant interactions or long waiting times.

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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Ordered a Fendi scarf in which was said to be in great condition and this was very true. A lovely piece. It was my first order, and this has given me the confidence to order more pieces when I see on... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I have used Designer Exchange for many years and every time it has been a first class experience! Andrew and his team at Birmingham Store offer an amazing service nothing is too much trouble from st... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Customer Service was 10/10. I was contacted on request by Paige via WhatsApp where she sent me photos of the bag and answered more of my questions. I completed the purchase Tuesday afternoon a... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

We were well looked after by May in store today, she took her time to make sure we had everything we needed and she helped us with our choices and helped recommend the best bags based on what we menti... See more

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Company details

  1. #22 of 24 best companies in Second-hand Clothing Shop
  2. #321 of 601 best companies in Clothing Shop
  3. #199 of 279 best companies in Fashion accessories shop
  4. #32 of 44 best companies in Handbags Shop
  5. #8 of 10 best companies in Secondhand Shop
  6. #26 of 34 best companies in Vintage Clothing Shop

About Designer Exchange UK

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Born Out of Knightsbridge in 2013

Here at Designer Exchange our journey started with a simple goal, to make designer fashion accessible to all, not just the few.

Our warm and welcoming atmosphere is for everyone, no matter who you are or where you live, and no matter if you are buying, selling or simply browsing.

Over the years, we have grown and evolved to become the go-to destination for preloved luxury fashion. We have expanded our offerings to include a wide range of womenswear and menswear clothing, shoes, bags, and accessories, all carefully curated and authenticated by our team of in-house experts.

What sets us apart is our commitment to providing a seamless and enjoyable shopping experience for our customers. Whether you are buying or selling, we offer a range of convenient and flexible options to suit your needs whether you are visiting in-store or shopping online.

Whether it’s your hobby, hyphen or hustle, we’re passionate about growing the preloved community.

The UK’s No.1 Home of Preloved Luxury

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Whether you’re looking to buy, sell or exchange, Designer Exchange provides you with the safest way to buy and sell your preloved fashion from clothing to handbags and more!

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great experience

Great experience, Andrew explained everything and went above and beyond helping me to be added to the what’s app for both London and Birmingham stores

14 July 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Only popped in as I spotted a bag in…

Only popped in as I spotted a bag in the window, although the one I saw was not practical for me, Andrew showed me some more suitable bags for me came out with a lovely L.V.

13 July 2026
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Reply from Designer Exchange UK

Hey Nicole,

Thank you for sharing your experience.

We’re so pleased that you popped in and that Andrew was able to help you find something that suited your needs. It’s wonderful to hear that, even though the bag in the window wasn’t quite the right fit, he could show you some other options and help you discover your lovely L.V.

We look forward to welcoming you back again soon.

Regards,
Anoushka

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I really enjoyed browsing in store…

I really enjoyed browsing in store today. Andrew was very welcoming and helpful explaining the ethos and how they verify items. There were so many beautiful things. I hope to bring some unused items to give them a new life and update my own bag collection soon.

13 July 2026
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Reply from Designer Exchange UK

Hey Lynne,

Thank you so much for your kind words.

We’re delighted to hear you enjoyed your visit and that Andrew was able to make you feel welcome while sharing more about our ethos and verification process.

We’d love to help give your unused items a new life and look forward to welcoming you back soon to explore the collection and find something special for your bag wardrobe.

Regards,
Anoushka

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

this company is just fantastic

this company is just fantastic. They keep in touch when you order but don't over kill, the parcel arrived the following day. The only critisum, is you MUST sort out the delivery company as these are high end product and they left this by my bin at the front of my house which is on the street.

4 July 2026
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Reply from Designer Exchange UK

Hey Customer,

Thank you so much for your kind words! We're delighted to hear you had a great experience with our communication and that your order arrived so quickly.

We really appreciate you highlighting the delivery issue as well. We completely understand your concern, especially given the value of our products. Leaving a parcel unattended is not the standard we expect, and we'll be raising this with our delivery partner to help prevent it from happening again.

Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We truly appreciate your support and hope to serve you again soon!

Regards,
Anoushka

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Absolutely brilliant

Absolutely brilliant. 4 bags in a still going. Wife is happy bunny. 😎😁

7 July 2026
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Reply from Designer Exchange UK

Hi Mr Robert,

Thank you for sharing your feedback and for rating us 5 stars :)

We're so glad you're having a great experience and that your wife is happy with the bags.

We truly appreciate your support and look forward to continuing to serve you.

Kind Regards,
Jesica

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Came in store Birmingham to part ways…

Came in store Birmingham to part ways with some surplus items I had and the customer service was fantastic. Andrew helped me through the process and talked me through everything great. Would recommend. They have a great choice of items in store for people to purchase too.

11 July 2026
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Reply from Designer Exchange UK

Hi Matthew,

Thank you for sharing your feedback and for rating us 5 stars :)

We are thrilled to hear that you had a fantastic customer service experience at our Birmingham store. It’s great to know that Andrew looked after you well and made the entire process clear and straightforward.

We look forward to serving you again in the future.

Kind Regards,
Jesica

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Visited the Birmingham shop today

Visited the Birmingham shop today, welcomed warmly by Rebecca. She’s professional and the quotes are reasonable. They have a nice collection of bags in the shop. Would recommend

11 July 2026
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Reply from Designer Exchange UK

Hi Zhao,

Thank you for sharing your feedback and for rating us 5 stars :)

We are thrilled to hear you had such a warm welcome from Rebecca at our Birmingham shop. It’s fantastic to know you found her professional, our quotes reasonable, and that you enjoyed browsing our collection of bags.

We truly appreciate the recommendation!

Kind Regards,
Jesica

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great service with andrew

11 July 2026
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Reply from Designer Exchange UK

Hi Majidah,

Thank you for sharing your feedback and for rating us 5 stars :)

We are delighted to hear that Andrew provided you with excellent service.

We look forward to welcoming you back in the future.

Kind Regards,
Jesica

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Andrew gave me a very brilliant service…

Andrew gave me a very brilliant service and I sold my items in good price and I also found a nice bag there! Highly recommended!

11 July 2026
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Reply from Designer Exchange UK

Hi Cherry,

Thank you for sharing your feedback and for rating us 5 stars :)

We are thrilled to hear that Andrew provided you with brilliant service and that you got a great price for your items. It’s also wonderful to hear you found a nice bag while you were here!

We truly appreciate the recommendation and hope to see you again soon.

Kind Regards,
Jesica

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

First time going to this store and…

First time going to this store Andrew was very helpful
experience was great

10 July 2026
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Reply from Designer Exchange UK

Hello Esha,

Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback with us.

We're delighted to hear that you had a great experience on your first visit and that Andrew was helpful.

We look forward to seeing you again soon.

Have a great day!

Regards,
Richa

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Lovely items here and Louis so so nice…

Lovely items here and Louis so so nice and very helpful. Can’t be happier more. Highly recommended 👍🏻

10 July 2026
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Reply from Designer Exchange UK

Hello Suppawan,

Thank you for your kind feedback and for your support.

We're delighted to hear that you were happy with our items and that Louis was helpful during your visit.

We appreciate your recommendation and look forward to seeing you again soon.

Have a great day!

Regards,
Richa

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Louise offered amazing customer service…

Louise offered amazing customer service and helped with my purchases from store

10 July 2026
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Reply from Designer Exchange UK

Hello Suthiwa,

Thank you for your kind feedback.

I am glad to hear that Louise was able to assist you with your purchases and that you were happy with the service you received.

We look forward to seeing you again soon.

Have a great day!

Regards,
Richa

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Me and my mother have shopped with…

Me and my mother have shopped with designer exchange for years at the Birmingham store and online. The whole store are always helpful but special mention for Louise who always remembers us and looks after us!

9 July 2026
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Reply from Designer Exchange UK

Hey Chloe!

Thank you for your fantastic 5-star review!

We are so pleased to hear about your many years of positive experiences with us, both in-store and online. It's wonderful to know that our team is always helpful and that a particular team member consistently provides such a memorable and caring service. We truly appreciate your loyalty and kind words!

We hope to see you again at our stores!

Kind Regards,
Sanjeet

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

If I could rate above 5 stars I would !

5 star service from first calling in to ask how it all works to getting the price for my items.

The staff in the Newcastle store are amazing. So friendly, helpful and kind. Blown away by their outstanding customer service.

Thank you to all at the Newcastle store for a great experience. Jay, you and your whole team are brilliant !

8 July 2026
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Reply from Designer Exchange UK

Hello Vicki,

Thank you for sharing your kind feedback.

We're delighted to hear you had a great experience at our Newcastle store. We'll be sure to pass your lovely comments on to Jay and the team.

We look forward to seeing you again soon!

Regards,
Richa

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Loved my experience in store.Louise was…

Loved my experience in store.Louise was so friendly and helpful.

8 July 2026
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Reply from Designer Exchange UK

Hello Elizabeth,

Thank you for your kind feedback.

We're delighted to hear about your experience in store and that Louise was friendly and helpful.

We hope to welcome you again soon!

Have a great day!

Regards,
Richa

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Amazing ppl

8 July 2026
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Reply from Designer Exchange UK

Heya Chelsea,

Thank you for your kind feedback.

We're glad you had a great experience with our team. We hope to welcome you again soon!

Have a great day!

Regards,
Richa

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Customer Service at the Newcastle location was exceptional.

The Newcastle location delivered exceptional customer service and nothing was too much for them. Communication was amazing.

4 July 2026
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Reply from Designer Exchange UK

Hello Rachel,

Thank you for your wonderful feedback.

We're delighted to hear about your experience at our Newcastle store. We'll be sure to pass your kind words on to the team.

We hope to see you again soon.

Have a great day!

Regards,
Richa

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great selection

Great selection! Kenya was so kind and helpful! (Birmingham shop)

8 July 2026
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Reply from Designer Exchange UK

Hello Sarah,

Thank you for your kind feedback.

We're happy to hear that you were pleased with the service and assistance from Kenya. We'll be sure to pass your lovely comments on.

We hope to see you again soon. Have a great day!

Regards,
Richa

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I've purchased a lot of bags and stuff…

I've purchased a lot of bags and stuff from designer exchange and it has always been grest, on a couple of occasions thry have put bags to one side for me , which is very kind

The items are always in fantastic new condition

Excellent service

3 July 2026
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Reply from Designer Exchange UK

Hey Joanne,

Thank you so much for your wonderful feedback.

We're delighted to hear that you've had consistently great experiences shopping with us. It's fantastic to know that our team has been able to help by putting bags aside for you when possible, and that you've been pleased with the excellent condition of the items you've purchased.

Your kind words mean a lot to us, and we'll be sure to share your feedback with the team.

We look forward to welcoming you back again soon!

Regards,
Anoushka

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Lovely workers.

Really nice workers for my first time will be returning. Thank you for the warm welcome and help, Kenya.

7 July 2026
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Reply from Designer Exchange UK

Hey Hazel,

Thank you for your wonderful feedback.

We're so pleased to hear that you had a great experience on your first visit. It's fantastic to know that Kenya gave you such a warm welcome and was so helpful throughout your time in store.

We'll be sure to pass your kind words on to Kenya and the rest of the team, they'll be delighted to hear your feedback.

We look forward to seeing you again soon!

Regards,
Anoushka

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