Not On The High Street Reviews 

5,437
TrustScore 2.5 out of 5

2.6

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Evaluating 316 reviews, most reviewers were unhappy with their experience overall. Consumers frequently experienced frustrating delivery delays, with many orders arriving far later than scheduled or failing to show up entirely without any prior notification. Buyers also pointed out that customer support was unhelpful, extremely slow to respond, and frequently redirected them back to independent sellers without resolving their core problems. Some reviewers were happy with the prompt assistance they received when sorting out minor address mistakes or communication issues. Many customers additionally appreciated the beautiful design, careful presentation, and great overall quality of the gifts and items they successfully purchased.

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Rated 3 out of 5 stars

I ordered an amended version of a product from one I had ordered previously, but their subsequent email had details of my first order, not the amended one. When I queried this I was told it could not... See more

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Rated 3 out of 5 stars

Having used not on the high street a lot,living in rural Wales, it is my first platform choice for gifts.I found exactly what I wanted,even engraved,gift wrapped,and special delivery. During the purch... See more

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

Awful customer service! You are quite good at sending, money off emails and notes etc for promotions, but when I need to contact, no email getting through, and I’ve tried x4 now. Please can you... See more

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Rated 2 out of 5 stars

Not one, but two deliveries that have turned up without any notification and now I have to do the chasing. PLEASE don't think it's "the Seller's" responsibility as products are bought through your we... See more

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  1. Gift Shop
  2. Baby Store
  3. Jewelry Store

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Our purpose is to connect the best small creative businesses with the world!


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2.6

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TrustScore 2.5 out of 5

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Well was not helped at all and would…

Well was not helped at all and would never again shop with a company that has no customer service.

5 January 2026
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Reply from Not On The High Street

Dear Anna,

Thank you for leaving us feedback. We're sorry you feel this way.

Having looked into this, we can see this has now been resolved via our Customer Service team.

All the best,
Customer Service

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

She changed my email address for me as…

She changed my email address for me as I put it in wrong and found my order so it was good to here as I got worried I didn’t get confirmation at the time I ordered

3 January 2026
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Reply from Not On The High Street

Hello Jane,

Thanks for leaving a review.

We're pleased we could help.

All the best,
Customer Service

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I'd give a zero star review if…

I'd give a zero star review if possible. I bought an item, got notification it was on its way. It should have been dispatched 2 weeks ago but hasn't been. I've tried to follow the instruction to contact seller, etc and nothing. The item was meant to be a Christmas gift, I had to buy something else. I'm going to contact my credit card company to get a refund. Avoid

3 January 2026
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Reply from Not On The High Street

Hello Lisa,

Thank you for leaving us feedback. We're sorry you were let down by not receiving your order in time for Christmas.

Having looked into this, we can see this has now been resolved via our Customer Service team.

Best wishes,
Customer Service

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I would totally recommend this…

I would totally recommend this seller….i had an issue but this was resolved in lightning fast time and it was over the Christmas holidays. Product is beautifully presented and sent out really quickly

1 January 2026
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Reply from Not On The High Street

Thanks for taking the time to leave your review, Sandra! We're so glad to hear that you love our products as much as we do.

Best wishes,
Customer Service

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

Very promising with good ideas.

Updated review.

NOTH Customer service worked hard to sort things out, and Querty, the seller, were superb. NOTH is a great idea, a bit like Etsy for gifts and day EXPERIENCES, just takes getting used to order system. I like the idea enough to continue with them.

30 December 2025
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Reply from Not On The High Street

Dear Rose,

Thank you for getting in touch and leaving a review. We're sorry to hear that you were let down.

We can see that you are in touch with the Seller directly, and they're helping you get this resolved.

All the best,
Customer Service

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I ordered and paid for a burnt orange…

I ordered and paid for a burnt orange scarf for my wife as xmas pres
wrong colour arrived so called Forest Co in Totnes. they promised to send correct colour and I agreed to pay for a second scarf if my wife liked them as a presrnt for her birthday on 2nd Jan. Nothing has been sent and Elaine will not respond to emails or answer phone.AVOID THIS COMPANY

31 December 2025
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Reply from Not On The High Street

Dear Peter,

Thank you for taking the time to leave a review and we're sorry to hear that you are having trouble with your order.

Our customer service team will reach out to you via email to help in getting this resolved. Please keep an eye on your junk mail incase our email is routed there.

All the best,
Customer Service

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Amazing customer service.

30 December 2025
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Reply from Not On The High Street

Hello,

What lovely feedback, thanks for leaving this review for us.

All the best,
Customer Service

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Avoid this company

Very disappointed with their response when I wasn't happy with one of their traders.
Would not use again.

22 December 2025
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Reply from Not On The High Street

We're sorry you feel this way, Ann.

Thank you for taking the time to share your experience.

All the best,
Customer Service

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

The Forest And Co

Ordered scarf with initials and boxed. Did not come in a box was a net bag. Was told the heart did not come with box but details not clear... The initials were added without any care so where they put the initials was right on the butterfly motif so looked awful. Was told would resend but got an empty box 2 days before Christmas with no scarf. Was told that there's been miscommunication and now would not be able to send scarf out In time. They did refund but would not use again.

27 November 2025
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Reply from Not On The High Street

Dear Jane,

Please accept our apologies for the disappointment with your order. We have shared your feedback internally to help us improve.

Thank you for taking the time to share your experience.

All the best,
Customer Service

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

Slow delivery

Ordered a christmas present on 2nd of December and still not received it this is christmas eve with little to no response still didnt receive it January 6th but I have contacted then and they have got back to me with an apology and another one is being made

24 December 2025
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Reply from Not On The High Street

Hello Jane,

Thank you for getting in touch and leaving a review. We're sorry to hear that you were let down by your order not arriving in time for Christmas.

We can see that you are in touch with the Seller directly, and they're helping you get this resolved.

All the best,
Customer Service

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Platform offers no protection when things go wrong

This review is not just about a seller, but about Not On The High Street’s handling of customer complaints.

I ordered a personalised Christmas gift in good time. The item arrived late and was not personalised at all, despite being advertised and sold as such. After repeated attempts to resolve this directly with the seller, I contacted Not On The High Street for support.

I was told they would not assist and that I had to deal with the seller myself, despite clear evidence that the item was not as described and that the seller had been slow to respond. At no point did NOTHS step in to mediate or offer meaningful consumer protection.

What is particularly disappointing is that I was not sent a Feefo review link for this order. This feels very convenient, given that customers are only invited to leave reviews in certain circumstances. Platforms that cherry-pick feedback do not present a balanced or honest picture of customer experience.

That is why I’m grateful to Trustpilot for allowing open, transparent reviews without filtering out negative experiences.

Based on my experience, if something goes wrong with an order, you are largely on your own, regardless of how well documented the issue is. I would think very carefully before ordering personalised or time-sensitive gifts through this platform.

7 December 2025
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Reply from Not On The High Street

Dear Lea,

Thank you for taking the time to share your experience. We're sorry you were let down.

We are committed to providing excellent service and will strive to do better.

If there is anything we can help with in the meantime, or if you have any further feedback, please always let us know via email - info@notonthehighstreet.com.

All the best,
Customer Service

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Fabulous

Not once have Not On The High Street or any of the sellers I have ordered from ever let me down. I have shopped with them since the beginning. I have had so many bad experiences in the past 2 years, this year being the worse, with big companies not fulfilling their orders or living up to their own mandates. Customer service for big companies no longer exists in the Uk for online shopping, which is distressing given the state of our town centres. I have not been able to interact with a single real person in the last 3 weeks. The only successful and error free service I have had this year has been with Not On The High Street and they deserve a shoutout. Thank you for caring about your customers

23 December 2025
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Reply from Not On The High Street

Hello Petra,

Hearing that you’ve been with us since the beginning means the world to us!

We are so grateful for your continued support over the years and for taking the time to share such a thoughtful review.

Thank you so much.

All the best,
Customer Service

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent customer care

This is the first time I have used 'not on the high street' & I found the customer care service excellent. I will definitely use this site again & would strongly recommend it to my friends.

22 December 2025
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Reply from Not On The High Street

Hello Caroline,

Thanks for sharing your experience. Knowing you had a great experience makes our day!

All the best,
Customer Service

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Unhelpful

Ordered a gift at the beginning of December and still not arrived 22 days later. They said it’s not them it’s the third party seller. As far as I’m concerned they are the seller!

22 December 2025
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Reply from Not On The High Street

Dear Micca,

Thanks for taking the time to leave your feedback. We are very sorry to hear that your order didn't arrive as expected.

We hope this has reached you by now, but if not, please could you send us an email confirming your delivery address to info@notonthehighstreet.com, including your order number. We can, of course, take a further look into this for you.


Kind Regards,
Customer Service

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

I ordered two gifts for my…

I ordered two gifts for my grandparents, paid express delivery. The money came off my bank and the gifts are still in the basket I have provided them multiple emails including contacting the sellers with no response...be aswell cancel and refund!
Not impressed at all.

12 December 2025
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Reply from Not On The High Street

Hello Nadine,

Thank you for leaving valuable feedback.

We're sorry you've had this experience and would be happy to look into this with you again if you still require help. Please contact us via info@notonthehighstreet.com

All the best,

Customer Service

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

If I could give a negative I most…

If I could give a negative I most certainly would. I paid £60 for a personalised sweatshirt for Xmas with the delivery time of 5 days. 29 days later I have not received anything and despite several emails to customer services have not had any response. I’m now going to have to do a claim back from my bank to recover my money and try and find an alternative item.

Avoid at all costs.

21 December 2025
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Reply from Not On The High Street

Dear George,

Thank you for leaving a review. We're very sorry to hear about your experience.

Please could you email us at info@notonthehighstreet.com and provide us with your order details allowing us to review if your enquiry was addressed appropriately or if there is anything else we can do.

Kind Regards,
Customer Service

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I ordered a pair of earrings

I ordered a pair of earrings, I did not receive them, after a few weeks , I contacted their customer services department , they were very helpful, and responded straight away, they contacted the seller for me, who responded telling me they were sending out the item again, as the first item was lost in transit , I did receive my item, I would deffently recommended this company

20 December 2025
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Reply from Not On The High Street

Hello Debbie,

Thank you for leaving us a great review.

We're really glad that we could help!

All the best,
Customer Service

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

poor service

Delivery not arrived,obviously froma third party selling on their site and no responsibility offered by not on the high street.

12 December 2025
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Reply from Not On The High Street

Dear Cal,

Thanks for taking the time to leave your feedback. We are very sorry to hear that your order hasn't arrived.

If you haven't already, please could you send us an email confirming your delivery address to info@notonthehighstreet.com, including your order number, we can of course take a further look into this for you.

Kind Regards,
Customer Service

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Pug candles

I have to say if I read the reviews I probably wouldn’t have ordered but I can honestly say the pug candles I have received are absolutely beautiful and I have now ordered and received 3 of them and all 3 are perfect one is for a gift and I know my daughter will be as pleased as me so don’t take to much notice of the reviews try yourself 🙂

20 December 2025
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Reply from Not On The High Street

Thank you for leaving a great review, Wendy!

We're so glad to hear that you're happy with your order.

All the best,
Customer Service

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