Cricketdirect Reviews 400

TrustScore 1.5 out of 5

1.5

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Looking at 50 reviews, most reviewers were let down by their experience overall. Many customers reported significant issues with their orders, including items not arriving, being delayed, or containing incorrect products. The customer service was frequently described as terrible, unhelpful, rude, and unresponsive, with many struggling to get assistance or even a response to their inquiries. Refunds were a major point of dissatisfaction, with people experiencing long delays, denials, or only partial refunds, especially for faulty products or returns. Some people were satisfied with their experience, noting speedy delivery, good product quality, and helpful customer service. However, others received products that were faulty, substandard, or appeared used, and some found the delivery service unreliable, with items arriving damaged or not at all.

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Delivery service

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I had really bad experience with cricket direct.. its my bad that i havent checked reviews before ordering from this Joke of a company. i have ordered a bat and Helmet for my son. Bat was ok so we kep... See more

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Terrible after care customer service. Bat purchased for my son with full bat care / knocking in added. The bat broke with very little use. The company is trying to palm me off by saying they are tryin... See more

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Do not buy from this company, bat split after 2nd use by a 12 year old. Customer service rude and aggressive and unwilling to replace or refund told tough, bat was expensive and a decent brand and cam... See more

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Rubbish service, ordered bat on 12th Dec and according to the website delivery 1-2 days, nothing heard by 17th. Tried to call, just answerphone, sent message and email and received response with the o... See more


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TrustScore 1.5 out of 5

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Worst customer service possible

Worst customer service possible. Ordered some cricket spikes, received the wrong ones. Then they told me the ones I wanted were out of stock. Still no refund a month later and I am £100 down. Worst company I have ever dealt with in my life, I am annoyed I didn’t go through someone else.

21 June 2022
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Terrible customer service

Terrible customer service - they show things available online, then you place the order, but they then don’t tell you they are out of stock. They’ve also refused to provide a refund on a damaged pair of cricket spikes, despite showing them photos. Disgraceful. Will never use them again.

18 June 2022
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Avoid this company at all costs

Avoid this company at all costs. We received a defective cricket bat and they refused to refund for several weeks (of the cricket season which is very short in Scotland!) and I am still trying to get the postage back from them. Evasive responses on email and never any phone numbers. Avoid avoid avoid.Wish I had read review before I ordered.

17 June 2022
Unprompted review
Rated 2 out of 5 stars

Misleading stock information

I ordered some gear for my son which the website said was in stock. After payment was taken I had an email saying “thanks for your order of pre-ordered XXX”. I rang up and lo and behold they didn’t have it but it would be with them in 48-72 hours with another unspecified amount of time before delivery to me. Not exactly in stock.

I have left 2 stars because the lady I spoke to has promised a full refund. I hope they follow through as if not I’ll downgrade to one star and use PayPal to chase it.

14 June 2022
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great Service!

Very rarely when someone receives the service they expect do people write a review and it is littered with negative reviews. The service I received from Cricket Direct was far better than expected. It was as a very good price and I received my items within two days. Thank you Cricket Direct do not be put off by the negative reviews.

8 June 2022
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great service over bank holiday

Ordered a new England test shirt over bank holiday (Thursday) and needed it asap for Trent Bridge next week. Despite the holiday period got an immediate reply Thursday to my request for prompt dispatch and confirmation they would arrange next day delivery at no additional charge. Much to my surprise and delight it arrived this morning Sunday. Really great service that exceeded my expectations. Well done.

5 June 2022
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Terrible service and apparently lied…

Terrible service and apparently lied about my order being despatched.
I tried to buy a cricket training top from them 3 weeks ago. Initially told there was a delay due to availability from the supplier.. ok thats fine.
I then chased it up several days later to be told sorry for the delay but here is the despatch reference for DPD delivery.. again sorry for the delay.
Well it didnt appear so I chased again several days later to be told they couldn't get any stock and would refund the amount straight away.
So it appears the despatch number was a lie for whatever reason, but this company is a shambles and I won't be using again.
One learning, I should have checked Trustpilot our beforehand as it seems its a common theme.

22 May 2022
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Very poor service and communication

Very poor service and communication! I ordered £480 of cricket equipment for my son and after 2 weeks I was still waiting for my delivery! When I emailed them they said it would take 3-5 days but no explanation to why after two weeks I didn’t receive my goods! I had to cancel and go to London to buy the equipment as my sons needed the equipment to play matches!!

Don’t use this company they are useless!!!

15 May 2022
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent

CD000040073 - I placed my order for new batting pads, helmet, 2 pairs of gloves and a bag on the 27th April. I received an email straight away confirming my order. I called as I read the reviews and was concerned. I called to check when my order would be delivered, I spoke with Jim, he said he would go to the warehouse and make sure it would be out for delivery that day. I received a text on the 29th April advising my delivery would be made that day between 12 and 1pm and it arrived at 12:30. Excellent quality, great prices and super customer service.

30 April 2022
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Utterly appalling customer service

Utterly appalling customer service, rude, patronising. Refused to take any responsibility... "If you are not happy with your faulty £100+ bat go and buy a £600+ bat for your 10-year-old son..." Customer service, cricketdirect.com - thanks

28 April 2022
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Appalling customer service

Appalling customer service, staff don't have a clue whats going on. Don't seem able to send stuff out when they say they will. Really wish I'd read the reviews...wonder how long it will take them to process my refund. Shop somewhere else. I own an online retail business and if we opearted like this I wopuld be OUT of business very quickly.

22 April 2022
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

DO NOT USE THIS COMPANY

DO NOT USE THIS COMPANY - disgusting service - disgustingly rude staff and the top they sent out was badly marked but they blamed us for it even though I returned it with all labels and quite clearly unworn. They refused the £40 refund. Do yourselves a favour and STEER CLEAR!!

25 February 2022
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Poor Quality Kit - Shabby Customer Service

We purchased three items from Cricket Direct for my son's birthday. When they arrived one of the items, a cricket top had scag marks on the front. It had clearly been used previously and was not brand new. The returns process is not straightforward but item returned followed by an email from Cricket Direct that we must have been responsible for the damage and no refund/replacement item would be sent.

This is perhaps where online companies let themselves down. The customer service was AWFUL! Jim in customer services clearly not bothered about maintaining good customer relations, "I've made my decision and I'm sticking to it". Clearly of the view that we had damaged the item and in no way willing to back down.

So my advice to all those families looking for cricket kit, shop local, loads of good independent stores but please don't use Cricket Direct.

23 February 2022
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I can only give rating based on MY…

I can only give rating based on MY experience....and it has to be 5 stars ...at first i thought ....mmm ...as i ordered a kookaburra helmet and paid for it... obviously....waited...waited and waited ....no sign ...so i sent a quick email enquiring as to helmets whereabouts....got a super quick response from Jim who explained what had happened and it was very feasible...he offered me some alternatives and after i initially accepted another option.....i suddenly found the helmet i originally wantes on another site...to which i emailed Jim and explained myself and requested if it was possible to switch oreder to some cricket boots......i received a prompt email explaining that this wouldn't be a problem and will post without delay....this was 3.40 on the 17th Feb 22 and at 10.36am 18th Feb 22 the order arrived at my work.....so as for my experience all i can say is FANTASTIC and Many Thanks to Jim specifically who was excellent.......

18 February 2022
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I should have looked at the reviews - truly terrible

I should have looked at the reviews - worst customer experience I've ever had. Disgraceful. Avoid this company, shop anywhere but here for cricket equipment. Long story short, ordered shoes for my son - half a size too small, returned shoes at my own expense, Cricket Direct sent them back saying the box was damaged. It isn't its fine. Shoes brand new complete with tags. Total scam - avoid.

10 February 2022
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Dishonest Manager/Staff

I buy the cricket stuff for £645.35, Manager promise to give 5% Cashback once myself gave the positive review on trust pilot.
I left the positive review and start chasing him with no luck.. do not believe on staff unless they give you discount on pot.
My Order number is CD32073

5 February 2022
Unprompted review

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