Mail Boxes Etc. UK & Ireland Reviews 

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TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

4.4

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Evaluating 312 reviews, reviewers overwhelmingly had a great experience with this company. Customers consistently praise the staff for their exceptional helpfulness, professionalism, and friendly approach, often going above and beyond to assist with complex requirements. The service is frequently highlighted as excellent, efficient, and fast, with many appreciating the prompt communication and updates. Packaging is a standout positive, ensuring items arrive safely and undamaged, even fragile ones, often with quick delivery times. However, some people mentioned significant issues with delivery, including parcels being lost, delayed for months, or returned without clearing customs. A few other people also felt that customer service could be unwelcoming or unprofessional, citing instances of unhelpful staff behavior, refusal to assist, or a lack of transparency regarding lost items.

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Service

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I live in Sweden and wanted to ship 2 family portraits (oil paintings) from London to my Swedish address. I was recomended MBE in Shepherds Market, Mayfair. I must thank Elvira and her team for the... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Exceptional service- collected my parcel, ahead of schedule , and got it to me almost a full week ahead of time. Very easy, and "human" to deal with, and albeit they didnt guarantee an early delivery,... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Very good responsive booking service with a personal touch. Fair price quoted and auction item (picture) received in great condition and very well packaged. Pick up from the auction house, packagi... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Had to deliver a parcel to the UAE, which had already been returned by Royal Mail. Mustafa at Mailboxes Leeds and his team were really helpful, with repacking the parcel and explaining the whole pro... See more

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Company details

  1. Business to Business Service
  2. Courier Service
  3. Digital Printing Service
  4. Mailbox Rental Service
  5. Online Auction Service
  6. Shipping and Mailing Service

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At Mail Boxes Etc. UK & Ireland, we specialise in a range of services designed to meet all your shipping, printing, and postal needs. Whether you're looking for worldwide parcel delivery, high-quality printing, or secure mailbox rental, our team of friendly local experts is here to assist you every step of the way. Our courier services ensure your urgent documents, precious items, or business packages are delivered safely and efficiently, with professional packing, reliable tracking, and help with all necessary paperwork. In addition to our shipping expertise, we offer a wide array of printing services, from impactful business cards and brochures to large-format prints, bringing your projects to vibrant life. For those seeking a secure postal solution, our mailbox rental service provides peace of mind, ensuring your mail is safe and accessible. At Mail Boxes Etc. UK & Ireland, you're more than just a customer – you're part of our community. Let us simplify and enhance these essential services for you and your business. Trust the experts at MBE for all your parcel delivery, printing, and postal needs.


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TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

AVOID

AVOID - Terrible experience - no communication, did not collect my items when they said they would and then refused to answer my emails and never called me back when they said they would. Gave them a chance to respond to my complaints and they still never got back to me. Went with another company - Pack & Send Hall Green and the difference was night and day - amazing service.

5 December 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

George was extremely helpful in…

George was extremely helpful in arranging my shipping and package. Will definitely be coming back

6 December 2025
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Reply from Mail Boxes Etc. UK & Ireland

Thank you so much for the fantastic review! We are thrilled to hear that George was extremely helpful in arranging your shipping and package. We appreciate your feedback and look forward to welcoming you back definitely!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Very quick and easy printing

Very quick and easy printing, just had to send an email with the documents I wanted to print

3 December 2025
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Reply from Mail Boxes Etc. UK & Ireland

Thank you so much for the five-star review! We are thrilled to hear that you found our service very professional and that the packing of your porcelain was excellent. We appreciate your feedback!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Very professional

Very professional, excellent packing of porcelain

5 December 2025
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Reply from Mail Boxes Etc. UK & Ireland

Thank you so much for the five-star review! We are thrilled to hear that you found our service very professional and that the packing of your porcelain was excellent. We appreciate your feedback!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

shipping service

i went to mail boxes etc served by jorge and he was very helpfull with everything , super good service im very happy

5 December 2025
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Thank you so much for the fantastic review! We are delighted to hear that you went to Mail Boxes Etc. and that Jorge provided you with super good service and was very helpful with everything. We're so glad you're very happy!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Professional, Friendly, and Reliable

I am not usually inclined to leave company reviews, but my experiences with Mailboxes Etc. Ruislip deserves recognition. I have used their services on several occasions, and each time the customer service has been exceptional. Most recently, earlier this week, I was assisted by Alec, who went above and beyond to resolve an issue that was outside the scope of the service I had requested. His professionalism, dedication, and cheerful manner ensured the matter was handled smoothly. The final delivery was carried out with care and a smile. Thank you for consistently outstanding service.

2 December 2025
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Reply from Mail Boxes Etc. UK & Ireland

Thank you so much for taking the time to leave this wonderful review. We are particularly proud of Alec! It is fantastic to know he went above and beyond to resolve an issue outside the requested scope. His professionalism, dedication, and cheerful manner ensured the matter was handled smoothly, and the final delivery was carried out with care and a smile.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Professionally and securely packaged

I contacted MBE to arrange for an auction lot to be collected and posted to me. I asked for an estimate before the auction, and knowing that this was possible, I went ahead with bidding and won the auction.
All communication was prompt and relevant. My item was wrapped securely and professionally, with no risk whatsoever of damage in transit. The receipt from the auction was also included in the box, which I hadn't thought to check about and ask for.
I hadn't known about MBE before, but would definitely use them again and would recommend them to others. Thank you.

28 November 2025
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Reply from Mail Boxes Etc. UK & Ireland

Thank you so much for this wonderful and detailed review! We are thrilled to hear about your very positive experience arranging the collection and posting of your auction lot.

We appreciate you noticing the small details, like including the auction receipt! We are very happy you discovered MBE and will definitely use us again and recommend us to others. Thank you!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Had a great experience

Had a great experience! Super friendly staff and efficient. Will return

26 November 2025
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Reply from Mail Boxes Etc. UK & Ireland

Thank you so much for the fantastic review! We are thrilled to hear you had a great experience and found our staff super friendly and efficient. We look forward to your return!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Absolutely amazing service!!

24 November 2025
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Reply from Mail Boxes Etc. UK & Ireland

Thank you for the wonderful five-star review! We are absolutely thrilled to hear you received Absolutely amazing service!! Your fantastic feedback is much appreciated.

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

Don’t send parcels to Italy

The shipping process at Mailbox in Farringdon Road was excellent and the service & support provided by Ling over the next 5 weeks was above & beyond the norm. What was wrong my 5 day delivery turned into 5 wks.Italian UPS got in touch with my sister eventually & told her he couldn’t deliver it to her home. Arrangements were made by driver to drop parcel in a Grocers in Camaoire. When she went there on arranged date - no parcel. In contacting driver again he said there was money due but didn’t know how much & would ring her the next day. Before that Ling very kindly looked into the matter providing us with amount due & a link to pay it online. Why I have to pay duty on what is a gift to my sister for Xmas I can not understand. Anyway my sister paid online & let driver know & another date arranged. When she visited Grocer no parcel again. On checking with the driver “his van had broken down”. At this point she insisted that he brought parcel to her door which he should have done in the first place & she could have handed over payment there & then. It is completely ridiculous the amount of time my sister & I & Ling at Mailbox have had to put into the delivery of one small parcel. It has put me off from sending any further parcels by UPS/FEDEX or DHL. WHAT IS WRONG WITH THE ITALIAN DELIVERY SYSTEM?

19 November 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

A slightly complicated order executed very well

Being a slightly complicated order - pick-up of some antique works won over auction from a location in the Isle of Wight and delivery first to Portsmouth, and then onwards to me in Mumbai, India, I was initially skeptical of how this could be accomplished.

With an intermediary courier, this took some time, as we had to wait until the person was able to go pick it all up, but communication was consistent, and after all was said and done, the package reached me in very good order.

I would highly recommend utilizing the experience of MBE Portsmouth, and the diligent correspondence / updates from their team member Ansa.

Sure to use again!

1 September 2025
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Reply from Mail Boxes Etc. UK & Ireland

Thank you so much for this wonderful and detailed review!

We understand the complexity of that kind of international process, and we are incredibly proud of our team's experience. We will be sure to pass on your high praise to Ansa for her diligent correspondence and updates which ensured consistent communication and peace of mind.

It is fantastic to know the package reached you in very good order. We truly appreciate your high recommendation and look forward to assisting you again!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great customer service

After being let down by a large online company it was great to pop in to the Borehamwood branch and manage to source just what I needed quickly with no delays, clear instructions for what I needed and great communication. Helpful staff, with nothing to much trouble. Will definitely use again.

21 November 2025
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Reply from Mail Boxes Etc. UK & Ireland

Thank you so much for this wonderful review! We are thrilled to hear that after being let down elsewhere, we could provide you with such great customer service at the Borehamwood branch.

It's fantastic that you were able to source exactly what you needed quickly, with no delays, clear instructions, and great communication. Knowing that our helpful staff felt nothing was too much trouble means a lot. We look forward to seeing you again!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Very quick and effective

Very quick and effective, selina and ling were very respectful

20 November 2025
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Reply from Mail Boxes Etc. UK & Ireland

Thank you so much for the fantastic review! We're delighted to hear that you found our service to be very quick and effective. We'll be sure to pass on your kind words to Selina and Ling—we appreciate you recognizing their respectful service!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The staff in the Bath office were very…

The staff in the Bath office were very helpful and friendly.Abi had my work printed and ready to collect very quickly.The quality of print is excellent too.
I would definitely recommend.

14 November 2025
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Reply from Mail Boxes Etc. UK & Ireland

Thank you so much for this wonderful five-star review! We are thrilled to hear that the staff in the Bath office were very helpful and friendly.

It's fantastic that Abi had your work printed and ready to collect very quickly, and that the quality of the print is excellent! We truly appreciate your high recommendation!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent Service

I purchased two small prints in a recent Sheffield auction. I paid for them during the evening of 12 November. The following day I ordered, received and accepted a quotation from Mailboxes Etc.. The company uplifted my prints, packed them securely and despatched them on 14 November via Fedex. I received them early on Monday 17 November . Delighted !

17 November 2025
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Reply from Mail Boxes Etc. UK & Ireland

Thank you so much for this wonderful review! We are absolutely delighted to hear about your experience.

It's fantastic to know that the process, from receiving your quote on November 13th to the prints being uplifted, securely packed, and delivered to you via FedEx on November 17th, was so quick and seamless. We're thrilled that you are Delighted!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent service

This shop is nice and tidy and the service was excellent.

18 November 2025
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Reply from Mail Boxes Etc. UK & Ireland

Thank you for the wonderful five-star review! We are delighted to hear that you found the shop to be nice and tidy and that the service was excellent. Your feedback is much appreciated!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Really quick experience today

Really quick experience today, George an seda were super friendly and helped us find the right solution with ease.

17 November 2025
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Reply from Mail Boxes Etc. UK & Ireland

Thank you so much for the fantastic review! We are thrilled to hear you had a really quick experience today, and that George and Seda were super friendly and helped you find the right solution with ease. Your feedback is greatly appreciated!

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