Smiggle Reviews 

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TrustScore 1.5 out of 5

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Considering 68 reviews, most reviewers were let down by their experience overall. People frequently complained about unhelpful customer service teams and long delays when trying to receive their online purchases. Many consumers also experienced severe issues with poor product quality, frequently noting that items like water bottles broke or leaked almost immediately. The minority of people were satisfied with the helpful customer care and efficient order processing. Some reviewers mentioned that they received quick replacements for damaged parts and genuinely appreciated the friendly staff members. A few customers additionally stated that certain products arrived on time and met their expectations without any issues.

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Rated 2 out of 5 stars

No communication whatsoever. I ordered an item online and did not receive any confirmation email, I emailed customer services to confirm I had an order and have yet to hear back from them 2 days lat... See more

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

Joined mailing list for discount code. Discount code didn’t work (item was full priced and nothing in t’s and c’s re this item not being included). Bought item anyway and paid for express delivery. It... See more

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

As a new customer, I am very disapointed by my first order and won't be buying again. They took very long to deliver, a full week. For this waiting time I would be better off buying from overseas for... See more

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

They create nice looking stuff that my daughter loves, but the build quality can be terrible. In particular, the over-complicated lids of their kids water bottles. We must had around four... See more


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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Absolute joke of a company

Absolute joke of a company, misleading and customer service is ridiculous.

I ordered sale items via the website, no codes or anything applied only the pricing they have advertised. Checked out and got charged full price for an item, I’m told I can’t stack discounts and this item is full price because of this. All item pricing should be clear, why can’t I have different SALE ITEMS?!

Asked to cancel the order, apparently done. I asked if I’d get an email to be told no, they could send one but it will only say what’s in the chat. So they’ve cancelled my order but no automatic email can be sent to confirm this? A shoddy service from a large company.

Misleading customers into spending more, all your prices should be clear. This was my first order and has certainly put me off!

The online chat has typos and it sounds like you are taking to a child.

8 October 2024
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

It’s a CON! Expensive poor quality products and expensive return

Expensive poor quality products. Hardly any stores about and don’t allow postal returns. So to return it’s a mission and costs. There is a loop hole is you buy online. Defo safer then you can return the rubbish by post. Great advertising makes children obsessed till they try then disappointed! The wireless ear buds disconnect and poor quality and so is the smart watch, also that is hard to work and frustrating have to start again if click too many times. Not easily used by 10 year olds perhaps teens but still not worth it. The return policy is a con.

28 September 2024
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Expensive tat…

I wouldn’t give any stars if I had the choice. Their products are over priced and don’t last. I tried to return a backpack to the Redditch store, asked for a refund but was refused, they replaced the bag which lasted about a month, the staff need people skills training. So rude. We’ve spent a fortune over the last 2 years, nothing lasts. I will be giving this store a wide berth from now on

18 March 2024
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I cannot fault this company

I cannot fault this company! From the store assistant in the Livingston branch who went out of her way to source an item for me which I ended up ordering online and it arriving the very next day to being kept informed of the dispatch
I was delighted! I have bought many items from Smiggle and yes they are that wee bit more expensive but also are bargains when they have their sale on. Store Assistant is always friendly and helpful.

16 September 2024
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Undelivered Package the Smiggle UK…

I ordered products from the Smiggle UK website 6 months ago, but since they were held at German customs and a very high customs fee was charged, I requested that they be returned. However, due to an issue, the package was delivered to the UPS lost property office. Smiggle has not been helpful at all and cannot provide any information about where the package is or to whom it was delivered.

16 September 2024
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Child’s flask broke into sharp shards

I purchased a Harry Potter bundle for my 10 year old for start of term. The bottle is the new design with spray function and costly at £20-25.

Day 3 in school it toppled off her desk onto the floor. However the top section broke away in sharp shards on the bottle and lid. My daughter required first aid on 2 cuts to her hand.

I reported this to Smiggle whose reply was ‘as it was dropped we cannot do anything’.

There is a clear health and safety flaw in this new design with a child injured, the reply showed no compassion for the injury OR cost.

I am absolutely applied by Smiggle having spent £100s over the past years trusting them to supply safe items for my child. Children will drop things and this should be a part of safety tests before reaching the market. This item in no way meets uk quality standards for children.

10 September 2024
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Avoid ! Misleading advert!

Why didn't I came here first? Misleading advert as shows extra item(lunch bag) on their site. No clear mention of it being extra.
Also, price went down a day after I bought it and was hoping at least they could offer refund for the price difference (only £5) as a goodwill gesture.
They DON'T CARE! All that matte to them if their money in their bank account.
Even refund isn't free!
Bought as gift to my niece ... Really regretting it now! Anyway !!!
Never again!!!

10 September 2024
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Lengthy dispatch time

Marked as dispatched after 2 days when it actually wasnt but 5 more days later item still haven't been dispatched, and no tracking, wouldn't recommend buying on online

28 August 2024
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

No pricing information on display

Terrible stores. Barely any prices on display with misleading advertisement.
On a display which read "select items on this display £2.50" not 1 single item was that price. Most of the items didn't have a shelf ticket or an individual price label and when checking at the till items as small and flimsy as a snap bracelet are priced at £6 each! Very misleading, shady business practices.

28 August 2024
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Poor quality and customer care

Poor quality and customer care. My 4 year old daughter opened a clear pencil case yesterday as one of her birthday presents. The zip came detached instantly. My wife spoke to their customer care via Facebook, but was told we would have to return to a store with proof of purchase. It was a gift so we don’t have proof of purchase. Surely one could have been sent out as it was such a low value item.

27 August 2024
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Paid £10 in postage to return a case…

Paid £10 in postage to return a case which was not suitable for my grandson as it was actually smaller than anticipated. I have advised Klarna that the product has been returned together with the tracking number and I am still waiting for the refund to be processed through Klarna over 2 weeks now …also had to exchange a lunchbox as the ribbons has dropped off due to stitching. I would not recommend this company and will never buy from here again.

15 August 2024
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

wrong item arrived and no satisfactory compensation even for the extra £6 paid on a speedy delivery

I ordered a bag for my parents to take back to Australia for their grand daughter. When it arrived I knew something was wrong. They had sent headphones. I had paid an extra almost £6 for it to be delivered within 3 days as they were leaving Wednesday.
They were unable to send a replacement in time and wouldn’t pay for the postage to Australia and offered no compensation not even a gift voucher for their mistake. Don’t worry I had an apology from Lauren.
This is not the service is expected from a company I spend a lot of money at.
Very disappointed and will now have to sort out the refund.

13 August 2024
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Terrible Service

If I could give zero stars I would.
Ordered bag for my niece starting school.
Ordered in plenty of time but item sent out was wrong item even although delivery note had correct item on it. Ended up purchasing the bag again and paying for fast delivery which is so expensive. Still waiting for refund and been told it will take up to 21 days. Ordinary delivery at £4.99 is so expensive and no option to collect from shop is terrible. I look forward to eventually getting my refund and I'll not be buying from this shop again.

1 August 2024
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Wish I'd come here first!

Wish I'd come here first!!

Incorrect items sent out and have to waste my time taking them back to the parcel shop. First time and last time customer.

Customer service agent really didn't care and wasn't particularly helpful.

12 August 2024
Unprompted review
Rated 2 out of 5 stars

Pattern fell off from insulated food jar

I bought a bento box with insulated food jar for my daughter. The set cost £25. At first glance, it seems like a well designed and good quality with proper seal but after a month the pattern all fall off from the insulated food jar. I complaint to smuggle a couple of time and only get £5 refund as it’s part of a set!

1 August 2024
Unprompted review

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