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John Lewis Reviews

2.7 Rating 2,416 Reviews
41 %
of reviewers recommend John Lewis
2.7
Based on 2,416 reviews
Shipping & Delivery
Delivery Methods
Courier, Own Driver
Average Delivery Time
Over A Month
On-time Delivery
Greater than 40%
Accurate And Undamaged Orders
Greater than 67%
Customer Service
Communication Channels
Telephone, Email, Live Chat
Queries Resolved In
Over A Week
Customer Service
1.3 out of 5
Returns & Refunds
Refunds Process
Difficult
Returns Process
Could Be Better
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John Lewis 1 star review on 23rd October 2024
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John Lewis 1 star review on 18th October 2024
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John Lewis 1 star review on 18th October 2024
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Anonymous  // 01/01/2019
I can't believe I'm writing this about John Lewis!! I brought a washing machine from John Lewis, and felt reassured it would be a good machine and a good deal, because it was John Lewis. The machine it's self is a John Lewis own make and it had a 3 year extended warrantee as part of the purchase price. The machine is now around 18 months old it developed a fault, I phoned John Lewis customer service to arrange a repair, they past me on to a third party agent who then subcontracted the repair. I waited a week for the repair man to arrive, and on the day of repair he arrived 4 hours late by bus!! I still can't believe I'm saying this about John Lewis!! As an expartner myself I know the standards expected, and if John Lewis are directly involved I still believe you can't beat them. The issue with electrical items appears to be the lack of control John Lewis have over the service provided by their agents contracted to provide repairs. My machine took two weeks to repair, and many calls to John Lewis customer service. The machine has gone wrong again with the same fault, but a different repair agent has attend this time and can't find a fault as it is intermittent. Reluctantly I have had to accept the machine is very poor and after a very short time a new machine needs to be purchased to resolve the issue as I can't keep waiting so long for repairs and using a machine that doesn't work properly isn't a viable option. I am shocked by the poor service and lack of care provided by John Lewis. As a customer of many years I will think carefully about purchases in the future from John Lewis, but I won't buy electrical items again from them as the guarantee isn't worth the paper it's written on. I am only writing this review because I am so disappointed, John Lewis promised to follow up with me after the engineer had called that was 5 days ago and still no call. I had already waited 14 days after a cancellation appointment. Thanks to John Lewis I have lost three days salary wasted time call customer services, and ended up with a machine that isn't fit for purpose. I have read the positive reviews and like these people I have made many purchases from John Lewis and I also regard them as one of the best and never had a problem in the past. I am truly stocked by my experience, and it is disappointing to write such a negative review.
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Posted 8 years ago
I was promised by email for delivery on Friday. That didn't happen. I was then told it 'might' be delivered on Saturday, but if not, Monday! Outrageous- this was a birthday present for a significant birthdate. I was embarrassed to explain at the party but did tell everyone it was John Lewis. JL refunded me £3.25 delivery charge and said 'sorry'. It eventually arrived on Monday. £3.25 did not compensate for the inconvenience or the fact I have to now arrange getting the present delivered. Hugely disappointed that a company I held in high regard operates with such a couldn't care less attitude.
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Posted 8 years ago
Have only given a one as could not leave none. I ordered three items from them two weeks ago and paid for Saturday delivery to ensure one of the items arrived in time for my nephew's birthday. On the Saturday, we took delivery of two items from the courier, but only one signature was requested. Therefore, a 'x2' was noted next to the signature to indicate this. The driver informed me that the third item was probably with a different driver. The third item never arrived and customer services took a week to begin an 'investigation', which they claim they have still not completed a week later. I am disgusted by their lack of interest and shocked at their inability to process something at such a basic level when they have all the information in front of them. To be honest, after two weeks, I don't care what went wrong. After experiencing their inept customer service, I'm surprised they ever get anything right. I just want my funds returned now and I should not be made to wait until they have got their act together for this to happen. John Lewis maintain they expect to provide a high level of customer service. They are way off the mark.
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Posted 8 years ago
I have had problems with John Lewis service recently. After adding the product to my basket and entering in my bank details following the instructions to the final payment the system would not confirm my order. I rang up John Lewis and explained to the assistant my problem by which she tired to put my order through (it still didn't work). I rang up the bank, thinking that they probably just needed me to answer a few security questions to confirm my identity. All well, the bank prompted me to try the transaction again. I went back to my John Lewis basket and tried another six times, rang the bank up again to find that John Lewis had blocked me from their system. The bank assistant helped me in sorting this problem and I was able to put through my transaction. I was expecting to pick up my order the following day at 2pm at a convenient store only to find an email that evening telling me that the order had been cancelled. Disappointed I rang up the helpline to see what was going on. The assistant couldn't explain why this had happened however to replace the order. I asked her if the money had been taken out of my account by which she replied no and to try placing the order again. Having doubts and wanting to double check I rang up my bank to find out that the money had in fact been taken out of my account. I am very frustrated with John Lewis. I know they need to provide a secure service however this wasted a whole day of mine, going through checks and multiple phone calls to my bank for a seemingly simple transaction. I will not be buying from John Lewis in the future. Note to anyone else who is having difficulties processing a transaction, double check what is happening with your bank.
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Posted 8 years ago
Terrible experience with rude drivers who at first were refusing to get my fridge into the house as the packaging was too big! When I asked them to remove it, they insisted I would be responsible if it got scratched
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Posted 8 years ago
It is not worth paying to have an item delivered with John Lewis. I purchased bedroom furniture and paid the extra charge for a specific date and specific time. The driver did not show up. The customer service number that they provide is not able to offer any form of information. The rescheduled the delivery for 10 days later. Terrible service. It is not even worth buying from John Lewis.
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Posted 8 years ago
really good, they always have great stuff that i like
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Posted 8 years ago
Phone hung up on me 3 times today.appalling service from jonh lewis Sold me a faulty coffee machine and from day one we had problems with it,Its now 4 months old and it finaly packed up for good today, We have demanded a return and full refund due to this being a on going problem but they dont care and wont help. The way i was treated today was simply appalling,transfered to 8 people over a 2 hour period and had the phone put down on me 3 times. They just dont care,they are rude dishonest and have lied to me over and over again. I used john lewis with the feeling that they are a big household name and can be trusted if things go wrong. Well thats not the case and i can be sure of one thing,and that is i will never buy from them again. This has to be the worst experience ive ever had with such a company. So buyers be beware,Big name does not mean big service,im still fighting for my return and refund and this is just one of meny reviews i will be giveing john lewis,The word needs to be put out there-stop treating buyers so badly. Customer service is also often referred to when describing the culture of the organization.Your interaction and the way you have treated me is appalling and for that im happy to give JOHN LEWIS this well deserved standing ovation and review. KEEP UP THE BAD WORK.
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Posted 8 years ago
I ordered a Nexus 5X after looking through reviews about cheaper products on the internet . It seemed apart from the possibility of paying extra tax , the phones may have been for markets outside the UK . This led to all sorts of problems . Although some customers had good deals it still seemed a bit risky , so I ordered with John Lewis . Very pleased with delivery within 48 hours and a 2 year guarantee
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Posted 8 years ago
We bought a washing machine in store, and arranged a delivery date eight days later. John Lewis delivery service was surprisingly inflexible. The earliest delivery date offered to us was in four days time, and we had to delay this for a few extra days. On the day before delivery, we received a text, confirming a delivery slot. At 7am on the delivery day, we received a text informing us that th delivery had been cancelled. On contacting the store, we were told that the washing machine was out of stock, despite the fact that John Lewis had taken full payment eight days previously. This was very annoying and inconvenient - we are a family of five, and by this time, we had been without a washing machine for ten days. We had also rescheduled our work commitments to be at home for the delivery. Our money was refunded promptly, but we were not offered any compensation for this unacceptable level of service. Sadly, this is not the first time that we have been badly let down by John Lewis in recent years, and I do not intend to buy white goods from John Lewis in the future. We have since purchased the same washing machine from Curry’s, for a lower price, and with free next day delivery. In comparison, the customer service provided by Curry’s was far superior.
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Posted 8 years ago
Ordered a large rug on the internet. Was happy to wait for the 6 weeks lead in time, but no contact from JL thereafter. I did all the chasing. A string of broken promises and missed their own deadlines. No contact from their delivery agent. Eventually the rug arrived with no prior notice or agreement, so room not ready to receive it. Highly inconvenient and a trip hazard - arrived 30 mins before guests staying for several days. The delivery man could not communicate so there was no way to negotiate not accepting the rug at that time. They offered a goodwill gesture early on but this proved to be so small it was an insult, eventually increased it. Did you know JL customer service phone line staff cannot send outgoing emails - so no continuity of care. I'm afraid JL can no longer be relied on for good customer service.
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Posted 8 years ago
As a returning loyal customer i received the worst shopping experience. I ordered on line a surface note book and a hp printer with the assistance of sales rep in store at solihull . All went through well I thought. I stressed the order was time critical. Not received the goods after 10 days I phoned only to be told the order was cancelled by me which was certainly not the case . Got all sorts of excuses. Incredibly one feeble excuse was that my credit was not good on a John Lewis account.. an account on which that very day was credited by some £1300 due to a product recall. Upon complaining I got a pityful response after 16 days i was stonewalled and given excuses which were nothing more than a ruse to cover up serious deficiencies in their internal systems. My advice is that JL have fallen from their once renowned good standards of service to the nadir. They have become drunk in their own perceived success . Uncaring and shameful Come on J L what has become of you. I wasted all my valuable time and lost out financially in a new JL unwanted service of .pass the buck game and it will all go away.. yes I lost as they have in losing a loyal customer.
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Posted 8 years ago
Please do not order a washing machine from John Lewis. I have been subjected the most outstanding level of incompetence and rudeness from customer service. I was told that my order would be with me a bit beyond the usual four days then after they had taken full payment immediately when called they said it would depend on when they received delivery which could be 3 to 4 weeks. Eventually after almost 2 hours of calls made by me they don't phone you back. Every call different information one "partner" called her colleague a liar shouted down the phone and when challenge d about her appalling tone for being in customer services she said she was terminating the call. No refund as yet it has not been processed despite order being cancelled 4 days ago and being told it had been processed. Please save yourself the extreme anxt and go elsewhere that can deliver.
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Posted 8 years ago
Until today, I have always thought of John Lewis as a store that fosters loyalty by offering a high level of customer service and taking customer concerns and complaints seriously. However, the customer service I received over the last ten days from all levels of staff, including members of the senior customer complaints team managed by Andy Street - who provided me with John Lewis's final decision today - has left me disappointed, infuriated and absolutely sure that John Lewis is not the company it once was. Six months and nine days ago I purchased a John Lewis own brand integrated larder fridge (product number: JLBILIC07 for £650). Ten days ago I woke to find the fridge had stopped working. I tried all the necessary troubleshooting as outlined in the manual and then called John Lewis customer service for assistance. They informed me that I would have to contact a recommended service centre in my area, which I did. The service centre informed me I would have to wait five days and could not give me any idea as to whether my call out would be a morning or afternoon appointment. As a result, I had to book the whole day off, only to receive a text the evening before to say it would be from 12pm, however by the time this text arrived it was too late to reschedule the leave with my employer. When the engineer finally arrived he informed me the compressor was faulty/broken and would have to be replaced. As it transpired manufacturer reported that this particular part was a low stock item and at that time they did not know how long it would take to arrive ( I now know it will be a minimum of ONE month). Without any repair date on the horizon, I called John Lewis and this is where their lack of customer care became ever more obvious. Since the engineer left on Tue afternoon I have spoken with at least fifteen customer service agents, including those at a senior management level. I was given promises of call backs that never materialised and when I called to chase I was informed that calls are made up to ten at night, so to be patient - it later transpired that when I was told this the department that would have called were already closed as they closed at 6pm. At every stage, I had to chase, prompt and instigate all contact only to be fobbed off yet again. Regardless of who I spoke with they all informed me that whilst they agree a fridge is an integral part of the home it is felt that one month is not an unacceptable timeframe in which to wait for a repair; in fact, they said that as a gesture of goodwill, if the part had not arrived in ONE month time they would reaccess the situation and at that time consider other options! Unable to wait indefinitely I informed John Lewis that they were leaving me with no option other than to purchase a new fridge from Curry's and pay for their faulty product to be removed. I was told "that is completely your decision madam. Can we help you with anything else today?" So, as a result of this extremely poor service, I will no longer shop at John Lewis or Waitrose and neither will any of my family. I do not own any social networking accounts, but as a direct result of this, I am in the process of setting them up so that I can get this story out there and prevent this from happening to someone else because a £650 fridge has ended up costing me £950 through no fault of my own - money I don't have. If John Lewis's new mission statement is to work towards purging themselves of loyal and long standing customers, congratulations are due because they are superseding all expectations.
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Posted 8 years ago
I ordered online a fridge and a freezer from JL and also paid for removal of old fridge/freezer. I never shop around I always buy from JLewis as in the past I have had good service from them. The available delivery slots were limited (even 2 weeks in advance). I chose 2-9pm on the understanding I would be contacted day before to confirm delivery - and I assumed would get a 2 hour window time. They did not contact me. I contacted customer services the evening before and they said they couldn't give me any idea of when my delivery would be only that it would be 2-9pm. I therefore took a half day off from work to be home by 2pm. My delivery arrived just before 9pm. I do not believe that the drivers randomly deliver at will. There must be a route that is planned and followed. JL have no respect for their customers - unlike their competitors to whom I shall look to in future. And.....don't even think about JL broadband. IAnother dreadful experience. Suffice to say don't go there.
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Posted 8 years ago
Ordered an office chair, website indicated should be in stock in 7 days. 7 days later same indication, mailed customer services who stated the booking team would check stock and contact me. Booking team did not contact, customer services provided 4 hour delivery slot as apology but would not provide name of individual I could send complaint to. Order cancelled.
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Posted 8 years ago
I called and spoke to four or five customer service people over several days each one gave me different assurances all of which turned out to be false. I asked to speak to a manager, was told one would call me back, never did. Bottom line is that john lewis refused to take responsibility for something going wrong and didn't provide anything like adequate customer service. The whole experience has left me stressed and John Lewis has lost a customer of several decades standing.
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Posted 8 years ago
Dualit coffee machine ordered from John Lewis online on a Monday, selecting free delivery. Due to the slow order processing at the JL end and then various incompetences with the amateur courier company they used (Hermes), delivery wasn't until the following Tuesday so very tardy. Upon receipt the item was poorly packaged and had been bashed about with the box looking decidedly second rate. Upon opening, the coffee machine was damaged. I won't be using JL anymore - tardy and inefficient delivery and poor packaging. Contrast with Amazon Prime who have really upped their game.
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Posted 8 years ago
Visited the Exeter store Friday 08/04/16. Asked the young lady sales assistant, in ladies wear, if store stocked the J L dress as featured in the latest J L magazine. Was given an answer of 'it doesn't ring any bells'. I asked if she had a copy of the magazine that I could show her, she said that she'd see if she got one somewhere. She stood there saying nothing to me or my husband whilst I found the appropriate page. She said 'no we don't stock that one'. There were no other suggestions of either other stores maybe near where we live or being available online for instance. In my opinion this young lady's customer service leaves much to be desired. She is no advocate of JL's and I would certainly not employ her. I went to the ground floor jewellery dept where another young lady assisted me with a purchase and she could not have been more helpful. I mentioned the dress that I liked in the mag and she actually offered to look to see if it was available online! She definitely went the extra mile. She demonstrated what 'custmer service' really means. Well done her. I am annoyed about the first young lady as I know this is not how JL would want their staff to treat their customers.
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Posted 8 years ago
I ordered in the morning 7th of april a lens with camera with delivery on the next day. This was an order for more than £3K and of course payed extra for fast the delivery. I have received an email at 8pm that they were unable to obtain an authorization from my bank and I should contact them asap. Why the hell, did they send the email at 8pm? Why didn’t they send it earlier? The transaction has been authorized as money has been taken from the account so I called them straightaway and asked what is going on. I talked to them very politely despite the lady on the phone was not pleasant and she kept telling me that is a problem with my bank and I should contact bank and call them on the next day between 7am - 8am and I needed to speak with the payment department. I explained her that the transaction has been authorized that they have a problem on their side, but she was did not allow me to talk and she kept repeating her stuff. I have decided to call my bank and they confirmed that the transaction has been authorized and they gave me even the authorization code, and they said that there was a problem on John Lewis’s side... I have decided to call again, but again I was unlucky with not very pleasant person who said to me that they need to take another payment which i refused as the money had been already taken from my account and again I have been told that i need to call them in the morning. Also he has seen the authorization code from my bank. I called them in the morning and finally i was able to talk with a polite person but despite this he said to me that i needed to call them after 8am as there is nobody from the payment department. I call them at 8am and spent around 40minutes on the call explaining what happened and they were still telling me their excuses, that they I have to take another payment and ba bla...and the payment department refused to talked to me. As I had an authorization code I wanted to talk to them and not only for this, I wanted to hear why this happened. Again I refused to make another payment and i was given a supervisor Lindsey, who again refused to give me the payment department and again I have heard same story. I canceled this order as after this dreadful, most disgusting experience. I called my bank, to check if the order has been canceled and it was not, so i asked them to let me know, how quick it was the possible to get my money back. I had to make another painful call to john lewis, to ask them politely if they can fax my bank that this transaction has been canceled with some details. The representative took my details, did not get any email what i have asked for and they still did not sent any fax to my bank despite i have asked for this. I emailed them as well, to make sure that the customer service receives this information. After this : No more John Lewis. Never Ever and I would suggest to be careful when you are making any online purchase. The worst customer service ever.
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Posted 8 years ago
John Lewis is rated 2.7 based on 2,416 reviews