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John Lewis Reviews

2.7 Rating 2,421 Reviews
41 %
of reviewers recommend John Lewis
2.7
Based on 2,421 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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Anonymous  // 01/01/2019
Easy ordering process with next day delivery without issue
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Posted 5 years ago
Ordered a photo frame as a click and collect order. I was told it would arrive in my chosen store in 2 day's time, but received the email/text to confirm it had arrive in 3 days. Wasn't a problem, but if I had needed it in the 2 day timeframe I would've had a problem. Frame was in perfect condition and is lovely, but the amount of packaging it came in was ridiculous! It was in this enormous box which was about 3 times the size of the actual frame which made getting it home really hard, not to mention the complete waste of cardboard and plastic being used. Please try to use less packaging JL.
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Posted 5 years ago
For the second time John Lewis failed to pass on information about how to deliver to our property which is up a steep drive. We ordered a fridge last year. We specifically rang them up before ordering to ask if they were able to deliver the item. We would have totally understood if they had said no. But they said of course, they could deliver in small van. The customer service told me what to do when I ordered the item. But on the day of delivery the item came in the bigger lorry. Poor driver was very keen to try to get the fridge up but not possible. Hours on the phone bascially being lied to as each customer service person told a different story. A second failed delivery, more phone calls. Eventually we got our fridge. We had been without a firdge for two weeks as they had taken our old one away on the first delivery attempt as they were sure they could get the fridge to us. No apologies. So you would think I would have learnt my lesson. However, when our washing machine broke down last week and with money tight after Christmas I was keen to use a large some of JL gift vouchers to reduce the outlay. Again made sure information about needing a small van passed on. Rang customer services. Was assured would be ok. Yesterday driver turned up to deliver in 7t lorry! Rang number given, 1hr waiting..no joy. Rang customer services, they can't do anything we have to wait to get through to the number. Apparently they are experiencing a high volume of calls. No surprise there then!!! Will not be using again for any large items. Will use companies who have a better service.
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Posted 5 years ago
Television smashed when delivered - will not refund or replace the item, say they assume that I smashed it so they don't have to give refund. Very sad 7 year old daughter as her Christmas present this year turned out to be a broken television that I cannot get replaced. I question how the returns policy for faulty goods is compliant with the Consumer Rights Act - the adviser told me those rights simply didn't apply to me! I have applied to the Alternative Dispute Resolution forum.
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Posted 5 years ago
My daughter and I visited Cambridge store yesterday as a birthday treat for me and to purchase some new cosmetics. We first visited Charlotte Tilbury as I needed new foundation, the assistant advised a particular shade but advised they were out of stock and I should try online. We then went to LauraMercier stand. This was unattended, we tried several samples and decided upon a few products we wanted to buy but there was no one to help. We opened all the drawers to try and find ourselves without success. There were two other customers also seeking help. We also wanted to know the price, but could not find listings. I usually love shopping at John Lewis Cambridge and try to buy in store as opposed to online, unfortunately on this occasion it was not a stress free experience. I have since purchased from another provider on line.
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Posted 5 years ago
Very happy to write this review, ordered a bouquet of flowers for my mum as a thank you for a family do. Unfortunately the delivery company didn't deliver them, we were very disappointed, I called JL customer service and received a full refund and my mum received a gift card, very helpful lady and excellent customer service. I was then very happy to order a new washing machine, a couple of days after delivery, looking on JL website I saw the same make and model washing machine was reduced in price, I called JL customer service and was again delighted to say they matched the lower price. Outstanding customer service 10/10
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Posted 5 years ago
DO NOT BUY ANYTHING OF IMPORTANCE FROM THIS COMPANY EVER. Below was my complaint letter sent and emailed. I have now had no response two days later but a number of unhelpful phone calls (that I have made), also no response on twitter. I am now in a situation that I have built an oven around one of their products, They have now put the price up by £200 despite me previously having brought this!! I wish I looked at the reviews previously. I am extremely upset and angry. I ordered a rangemaster fridge and rangemaster oven from yourselves last week. I spent four hours on the phone to yourselves and the fraud squad as it was a £3498 order. The bank told me that the money had gone through as did you and I left the conversation with my order placed. I asked on the phone when I would get my email order conformation and they said it would come through but just not yet and gave me an order number of 134440043. I found this rather strange, but trusted you as you are such a large company. The money has now been pending in my bank for this whole time period, still with no email received or call to book my delivery as promised I chased you today via phone to find out that my order has been cancelled. I called on 0345 6048835 at 12.46 and spoke to Josh. Josh informed me that my order had in fact been cancelled and that this was due to john Lewis security. When I asked what he meant by this he could not answer my question. I then asked why I have not been informed of this at all via telephone or email, another question that Josh could not answer. I asked to speak with a manager; to this Josh repeatedly ignored me or refused. He told me that he could not tell me the meaning of failing John Lewis security in case I by passed it, but told me that for the third time, I could place another order via him. I explained to Josh that I could not do that as I already have £3498 pending from my account so therefore could not just make another order! He again refused to put me through to a manager and told me that no one would speak to me to help. He also advised that there was no complaint line that I could call, upon googling, I found that this was a lie. He gave me an email (****************) and refused to give me another number and did not even offer me a call back. The email address bounced. I had already been told that this order would take 7 weeks to arrive, upon having ordered, which I was unhappy about but I had told been told that John Lewis gave fantastic service so I had gone with you already. How wrong I was. I had ordered these products a week ago and have since spent £3000 building a kitchen for myself around these appliances. This kitchen, custom built, arrived yesterday and cannot be returned. So as you can understand I am absolutely furious. I will also add that I am six months pregnant so stress at this stage is not great for me at all and if anything dangerous. If I had not of called today, nobody would of even contacted me, I could of waited 7 weeks for these not to arrive. This is absolutely disgraceful. What do you expect me to do in this instance? How will this be resolved? This is a waste of my time, money and extremely stressful for a 6 month pregnant lady to be going through and if I have any health consequences due to this, I will make sure that this complaint is escalated even further. I can assure you/. What if these are no longer in stock. What will I do about my already purchased kitchen??? I am now trying to contact my bank to get to the bottom of this. I need somebody to get back to me ASAP from John Lewis and resolve this issue. If I do not hear back today I will be contacting the Newspaper, rangemaster and plastering my circumstances all over twitter. I would also like a personal complaint putting in against Josh from your customer service team for his unhelpfulness, and ill manors. I Look forward to swiftly hearing your resolution on the matter.
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Posted 5 years ago
Excellent
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Posted 5 years ago
I have just purchased a new Bosch dishwasher and am extremely happy with the price paid and the first class service from the two delivery guys (Rhys and Dave).
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Posted 5 years ago
a litany of bad service, but what was really shocking was the appalling customer service. Wrong items delivered, bad packaging meant other items smashed. it has taken over a month, and 45 minutes on the phone to a very ill-suited customer service rep to get a refund. On investigation, stories similar to mine are commonplace...everyone knows, apparently, that John Lewis isn't what it was. No kidding.
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Posted 5 years ago
Poor service. John Lewis will be the next big retailer to disappear from the high-street and online. Their online customer service is absolutely pathetic. Ignore issues and emails repeatedly.
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Posted 5 years ago
Items arrived quickly and in good condition. Very happy with the baby products on offer.
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Posted 5 years ago
We are a pretty loyal John Lewis shoppers but our recent experience makes us think that this company is losing the plot. Wife ordered sale items on line before Christmas (bedside cabinets and Xmas cards) but none were delivered. We needed the cabinets to complete furnishing of redecorated bedroom for family guests over new year. Website kept saying the items were due for delivery within 5 working day even after 3 weeks! After speaking to advisor by phone he admitted that items were out of stock and order could not be fulfilled. By this time competitor's sales ha finished and our guests were long gone. Feel badly let down even though our money was refunded and £15 credit was given for the inconvenience.
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Posted 5 years ago
6 week old faulty microwave smouldering and smoking. John Lewis told my mother in law to contact Panasonic instead of resolving it themselves. They eventually decided to resolve as a 'good will gesture' as long as she did not make a claim, despite clear statutory rights. Very disappointed
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Posted 5 years ago
Fine when taking payment online for IPads and Added Care in November. Not received Added Care policy I paid £80 for and even tho I have the receipt and have sent this to them they say they have no record of Added Care. Basically stolen £80 from me and now not responding. Disgrace and am making a point putting this on Twitter, Martin Lewis, Facebook and taking action to get my £80 back. Thieves at their finest! Would have zero star if I could!
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Posted 5 years ago
John Lewis isnt what it used to be. Customer service very poor. Had reasons for complaint over poor quality products but no help received. Today all i want to do is get in touch with Leicester branch and you get transferred to customer services. i need know if a product is still on their shop floor. customer services will find out and let me know within 2 hours. not heard a word.
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Posted 5 years ago
Yet again, let down by John Lewis "Customer Service" I had a two-year guarantee on a Combi Oven which broke down on the 23rd December. So can you imagine Christmas dinner without an oven? And now it has gone back for repair and I am just fobbed off with excuses about when the goods will actually arrive back with us due to "parts" and it's unacceptable.
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Posted 5 years ago
Always reliable, excellent customer service, great selection of products
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Posted 5 years ago
John Lewis has lost my respect today. I have just become aware of a price reduction in the Trafford Centre store. This realtes to a Sliver Cross pram which i purchased in November last year and which is still stored with JL not due for delivery until February. I bought this pram in JL BlackFriday deals supposedly on offer for £895.00. I discovered today that the same pram is priced at £695.00 and is not shown as a sale item. I discussed my concerns with the sales assistant but she could only quote JL 28 day return policy. I asked to speak to a senior manager but was told eveyone was busy and that they would also quote the 28days policy. I am disgusted that John Lewis are conning people in this way and would appreciate a senior member of staff from JL contacting me to explain why this is has happened? If I dont hear back from JL within seven days I will withdraw my full nursery list which is valued at over £1,000.00.
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Posted 5 years ago
We were looking at getting a new TV and agonised about whether to go for a 43 or 49 inch screen. John Lewis staff, both online and the Welwyn Garden City store, were outstanding in their patience and helpfulness. It was much appreciated.
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Posted 5 years ago
John Lewis is rated 2.7 based on 2,421 reviews