Rother Valley Optics Reviews 

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TrustScore 5 out of 5

4.9

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Absolutely first class service from these guys. I'm off on holiday this Friday and wanted to place an order in the hope it would arrive in time for me to take with me. I first contacted RVO to check s... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I would like to say thanks to Adam and Jamie for all there support and advice, very helpful in so many ways, very professional in evry way , the best over the phone service I’ve ever encountered! I wi... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Ordered a Dwarf Mini on a Friday afternoon, not expecting to see it until Tuesday or Wednesday. It actually arrived late Sunday afternoon. Absolutely first class service and the price was as good as a... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I recently purchased the following items from Adam at Rother Valley Optics Ltd: ZWO ASIAIR Plus (256GB) ZWO ASI120MM Mini guide camera ZWO 30mm f/5 Mini Guide Scope The order arrived the ver... See more

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The best place for a wide range of Astronomical Telescopes, Binoculars, Spotting Scopes & Accessories all at internet prices. Celestron, Skywatcher, Baader


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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent Excellent Excellent

I honestly can't rate this company highly enough! Went above and beyond with my order of a beautiful telescope that looks superior quality!
The customer care and service is exceptional ...Thank you Darien you are amazing! Received my order the next day, less than 24hrs, unbelievable.
So helpful and so efficient, really couldn't ask for more. If I could rate a million stars I would ...brilliant all round!!!! Thank you so much will definitely use you guys again!!!

4 July 2023
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Dealt with Adam Khatib

Dealt with Adam Khatib
I had a problem with my telescope which had been damaged in travel emailed a picture of the damaged part and ten minutes later order was placed and new part arrived 36 hours later
Superb service thank you Adam

30 June 2023
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I ordered some equipment for my…

I ordered some equipment for my telescope on 24th June and promptly received a reply. Told me they would send it out to me on the Monday. Then Monday came and my order arrived at 13.15. Amazing!!! Got the email to say that it was on its way 2 hours later.
Excellent service.

26 June 2023
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

RVO are stars

RVO - and Adam especially, with whom I've mainly dealt - have been fantastic with me since I began purchasing products from them in 2019. As a newbie back then I needed help: RVO helped me all the way. Today I need a non-stock item only available from an online-only retailer with whom I've recently experienced 'attitudinal friction' leaving me feeling less important than the company I'm buying from. I asked RVO whether they could source it - yes, all sorted, no need to stress. Why on earth did I ever approach that online company? Thank God for RVO is all I can say. Nick H.

13 June 2023
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

ABSOLUTELY JAW DROPPING AMAZING !!

ABSOLUTELY JAW DROPPING AMAZING !!

Both myself and my wife are interested in Astronomy and want to take it to the next level, we Googled it and saw that Rother Valley Optics was our nearest shop, when you’re new to something technical like this we think it’s best to speak to someone who knows the process, AND see and explain the equipment available.
We were greeted by friendly staff that asked us what we intended to do, then took us to the jaw dropping show room, WOW.. this has everything anyone could possibly need for this subject.
There’s no push to buy, you can look round, and when you need information they explain it in detail, it’s a must go to place for anyone interested in Astronomy, the prices are matched too so you can’t go wrong !

26 May 2023
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Top marks

I ordered an eyepiece on Saturday and it arrived next day! Incredibly well packaged.
The eyepiece is spotlessly clean.
Best on price.
Will use again and again!

28 May 2023
Unprompted review
Rated 4 out of 5 stars

(Not so) Disappointing Customer Service (Updated10/06/23)

While I did have some issues with my order, it's
hats off to Adam at RVO. He's taken the time to reach out to me and listen to my issues. He's done everything possible to restore my faith in RVO. I now know that RVO do take customer service seriously and will do their best to ensure they have satisfied customers. It's good to see how a company responds when there is an issue.

27 May 2023
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Reply from Rother Valley Optics

Hi,

Sorry to hear about your experience and the need to leave us such a poor review. If you can email me at sales@rothervalleyoptics.co.uk or call us, we can go through your experience and see what we can do on a future order to keep you shipping with us.

Rother Valley Optics

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

What a 1st class service.

What a fantastic company to deal with. Extremely proficient and knowledgeable. Order arrived day after I bought the telescope. Very well packaged. Courier was brilliant, brought both packages (heavy) into the house. Thank you Rother Valley Optics. Will definitely be back for more bits and pieces. Highly recommend this company. I'd give 10 stars if available

25 May 2023
Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Generally good

Initially quick and efficient but left out an integral part of the package dispatched to me. Had to wait a few days for it to arrive.

19 May 2023
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

RVO provided a fantastic service…

RVO provided a fantastic service throughout ordering and delivering my order. They kept me updated on items that were also due to come into stock too. The telescope I ordered was delivered with great packaging and care. I can highly recommend them for all of your Astro gear.

18 May 2023
Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Very Helpful.

Very helpful, even for the smallest of questions, When buying from them the process is simply and they keep you up to date, of your purchase's progress.
My only negative is that if you buy something small like a filter, the cost of postage is £20 to the north east of Scotland when the item could have been sent by royal mail large letter for a few pounds. But it just means I have to save an order to be more than £100 before sending the order to make it worthwhile. They would have gotten five stars if it wasn't for the postage.

12 May 2023

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