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Wob Reviews

4.5 Rating 2,411 Reviews
88 %
of reviewers recommend Wob
4.5
Based on 2,411 reviews
Shipping & Delivery
Delivery Methods
Postal Service
Average Delivery Time
Next Day
On-time Delivery
96%
Accurate And Undamaged Orders
Greater than 93%
Customer Service
Communication Channels
Telephone, Email
Queries Resolved In
Under An Hour
Customer Service
4 out of 5
Returns & Refunds
Refunds Process
Difficult
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World of Books Group, Mulberry House, Woods Way
Goring by Sea
BN12 4QY

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Wob 2 star review on 4th March 2024
Andreas Zander
Wob 2 star review on 4th March 2024
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Wob 1 star review on 12th August 2023
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Wob 1 star review on 13th February 2023
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Wob 1 star review on 13th February 2023
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Anonymous  // 01/01/2019
Ordered a book about Agile & Data Warehousing, in 'Very Good Condition'. Now, to me, that means that the jacket is a little bit dog-eared or there's a couple of scuffs....but on the whole, its in a pretty good state. What I got, physical condition-wise was ok, but there were LOTS of pages with highlighted segments, scribbles, bracketed-out....very distracting when trying to read. There was even a note from WoB saying basically, "we know this book isn't great, but we sent it anyway". Interesting ethic ! I wonder if that would work at Ebay, "yeah, the item you wanted, it's a bit more broken than what we said, but we'll send it anyway"...... To me, WoB basically use this way of working to sell on books that are of poor quality that they couldn't get rid of otherwise, or at least at a MUCH lower price. They rely on people thinking, "this only cost me X amount, I really can't be bothered to send it back, I'll just put up with it". Unfortunately, I fall into this category, rightly or wrongly, it's nearly Christmas and faffing around with this isn't high on my priority list. What is high however, is never using WoB again.
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Posted 3 years ago
Awful customer service when u get sent the wrong edition never use again
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Posted 3 years ago
I’ve ordered from WoB for a number of years without any issues, however recently, my most recent orders have being in an unacceptable condition as to what they were advertised-which seems to be a recurrent theme in recent bad reviews. I usually buy books as gifts and to avoid buying new/save from landfill etc, so buying a book described as being in ‘very good condition’ - you expect a certain standard. Unfortunately books have arrived torn, water stained and pages coming away at the book block, which make then unable and quite frankly, embarrassing to gift. It seems a bit hit and miss these days-perhaps the company has got too big and quality assurance has slipped. WoB are clearly mis-selling items - be truthful in their condition and customers will then decide for themselves whether to buy or not. The customer service assistants that have dealt with my issues have been good and refunded in full on a previous occasion-and I’m waiting to hear on the most recent complaint-however, it’s not so much about the cost as many of the books are inexpensive….WoB please just readdress your quality assurance measures and sell books honestly according to their quality!
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Posted 3 years ago
Hi, I've bought from this company many times, but it's the last time I'll ever buy from them again. I bought a brand new hulk graphic novel advertised with the cover I wanted, a limited edition cover, but what arrived was a different edition. Via email the company admitted their mistake but said I had to pay to return the item which would be non refundable. So, for their mistake I'm expected to be out of pocket. Truly appalling customer service as they hide behind disclaimers that what you buy may be very different to what you receive and because it's hidden away on their website it's legal. Really poor shopping experience from a company that has no idea about customer service or the legality of selling something they don't have and passing off s different item.
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Posted 3 years ago
I have just received the book I ordered from WOB. It stated that the book was in very good condition. If the state of this book is very good condition,I dread to think what a fair condition is. The back cover was covered in nail varnish and the inside pages were stained. I'm not happy. In the dustbin it goes!!
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Posted 3 years ago
Ordered four hardcover to replace old paperbacks. WOB sent one of the books as another paperback. Although they offered a refund they refused to pay postage despite the website having a hardcover/paperback filter AND a promise that WOB will pay return postage if they send the wrong item. Misleading customers through false advertising. All for the sake of a pound or two in postage.
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Posted 3 years ago
Thank you world of books my rocky film s arrived today always great service from you would recommend your service to my friend and family once again thank you very much to you and all your staff stay safe and take care
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Posted 3 years ago
Thanks for your review!
Posted 3 years ago
I've been buying books and dvds from World of Books for a few years now and have no issues at all. They always arrive within a few days and always in great a condition. Highly recommend ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
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Posted 3 years ago
Thanks for your review!
Posted 3 years ago
Low priced mostly used books, in very good condition, free delivery, good communication - cheaper than the huge online retailer we all tend to use for everything.
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Posted 3 years ago
Thanks for sharing your review!
Posted 3 years ago
Low priced mostly used books, in very good condition, free delivery, good communication - cheaper than the huge online retailer we all tend to use for everything.
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Posted 3 years ago
Hello, thanks for your review!
Posted 3 years ago
Ordered a book days ago 6 days I still have not received my book 4 email to world of books and 2 calls to my local post office and all your end can say it went ok from there end and wait 24 hrs before getting back which I don't think is good enough can I have my book ???
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Posted 3 years ago
Lost half my order, customer service is ridiculously slow and they have give me a tracking number that doesn't work. most likely they haven't even sent the rest of the items out
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Posted 3 years ago
Really bad customer service policy. You get no information about delivery times when you order. Only after payment you discover that it can take up to a month to get your book. Despite you try to cancel the order straight away, they refuse. They don't answer e-mails in several days and you are left with nothing. Never order anything you need the next month.
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Posted 3 years ago
Bought a second-hand book described as 'very good condition'. The pages were brown with age and brittle, the cover double over at the corners. In all, in near-scrap condition! 'World of books' ask me for photos; if they can't accept my word then future dealings are not for me. They should be more interested in how the description came to be so inaccurate.
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Posted 3 years ago
I'm surprised that there are so many bad reviews for this company. I buy from them every other month and have done so for a few years now and have never had any issues at all. I highly recommend this company, prices are always great and delivery has always been quick!
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Posted 3 years ago
Thanks for your review!
Posted 3 years ago
Very happy with all my products,good,quick delivery.Definatly recommend them.
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Posted 3 years ago
Thanks for your review!
Posted 3 years ago
World of Books run a very reasonable and reliable service. I love online shops like this. I can only imagine how colourful it would look if it were made of bricks and mortar. Like the inside of Toys R Us. This is my go to place for the books I am looking to buy. Thank you. Highly recommend.
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Posted 3 years ago
Thanks for your review. Thanks, World of Books
Posted 3 years ago
DO NOT PURCHASE BOOKS FROM THIS SITE. They are a bait & switch vendor- the volume sent to me was COMPLETELY different version than advertised. I have been trying to contact them for 4 consecutive days without a response. THESE PEOPLE ARE THIEVES.
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Posted 3 years ago
I recently purchased Dear and Glorious Physician from World of Books. As soon as I opened it, the spine disintegrated and the book is in an appalling condition. I cannot recommend this seller.
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Posted 3 years ago
Hello, Thank you for your review, we are sorry to hear this, please can you email customerservice@worldofbooks.com with the subject as REVIEWS along with your order number and we can investigate this further for you. Many thanks, World of Books
Posted 3 years ago
Wob is rated 4.5 based on 2,411 reviews