American Candy Stores - UK International Stores Reviews 

419
TrustScore 1.5 out of 5

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Review summary

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Evaluating 149 reviews, most reviewers were let down by their experience overall. Many customers reported placing orders that were never received, despite payments being processed. People frequently encountered issues with contacting the company, as emails often received automated responses or no reply at all, and phone numbers were non-functional. This lack of communication extended to refund requests, which were largely ignored, leading many to seek chargebacks through their banks. Some reviewers, however, noted positive past experiences, with orders arriving on time and without issues over several years.

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Order

Customers consistently report significant dissatisfaction with their orders, frequently citing issues such as... See more

Response time

People report significant dissatisfaction with response times, frequently receiving no human response despite... See more

Customer communications

Users describe significant frustration with contact, consistently reporting that it is impossible to speak to... See more

Payment

Reviewers highlight significant dissatisfaction with the payment process, as many report that they were... See more

Refund

Clients share negative opinions on refund, with many reviewers reporting that they did not receive their... See more

Reviews shaping this summary

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Placed an order in Sept on 48hr delivery, chased multiple times since with automated reply only saying 'please be patient', which feels dismissive and rude given it was meant to be delivered in 2 day... See more

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Very poor, they basically take your money and don’t send out the goods! Reported them to Action Fraud, Suffolk Police, Facebook, The Shop App and every other place that these charlatans advertise o... See more

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I believe this is a fake site. I never received my order their site says 2 days delivery,that was 2 weeks ago. Automated responses to my emails, phone number doesn't work and social media sites don't... See more

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

UPDATED: Received a full refund when I raised a dispute with my bank and trading standards are taking my case forward. Would give 0 stars if I could! Like everyone else, I made an order with them t... See more


Company details

  1. Candy Store
  2. Confectionery

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Welcome to American Candy Stores, one of the largest online retailers of American sweets, drinks, chocolates, sodas and groceries. All our stock is held in UK and we ship across UK. Receive your order within 1-2 working days.


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TrustScore 1.5 out of 5

419 reviews

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

BEWARE of this website

BEWARE of this website. They will take your money and not ship your items. You then get the same automated message. You will not receive your items or a refund. I had to contact the payment provider to get my money back.

September 11, 2025
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I believe this is a fake site

I believe this is a fake site. I never received my order their site says 2 days delivery,that was 2 weeks ago. Automated responses to my emails, phone number doesn't work and social media sites don't exist so no actual way of speaking to anyone or getting a human response. Save your money and time, don't bother.

August 30, 2025
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Awful

Awful. I ordered on August 27th and my items still haven’t been sent even though your website states next day dispatch with 48hr Royal Mail tracked delivery! You haven’t responded to my emails but have the audacity to ask me to submit a review! Well, here it is. I do not recommend American Candy Stores and going by the comments on your social media posts, it’s clear many others feel the same!!!!

August 27, 2025
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Not again

Ordered, money left my account, no order confirmation, nothing received at my address after 2 weeks, appears the summer offer was just an attempt to build funds

August 27, 2025
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Items don’t arrive

I keep receiving constant emails with discount codes and offers, but once you place an order and they have your money, the items don’t even get shipped.
The company claims there’s been an “influx of orders” and a “warehouse move,” yet they continue pushing promotions.

If they can’t fulfil existing orders, it’s probably not the best time to advertise so heavily. Weeks later, my items still haven’t arrived, and I’ve had no update on when I can expect them. Very disappointing experience.

September 9, 2025
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Placed an order on the 24th of August…

Placed an order on the 24th of August and still haven't received it. Tried emailing to no avail and telephone number doesn't exist. They are still sending scamming emails with offers. I would of appreciated just an email explaining if there was an issue with my order instead of being ignored!

August 24, 2025
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

ZERO STARS IF POSSIBLE

ZERO STARS IF POSSIBLE. I was reeled in by their 65% discount promotion they have on. After two weeks I’ve not even received a dispatch email even though they’re in breach of their own website delivery policy.
It states next day dispatch with Royal Mail 48hrs tracked delivery. It’s been two weeks and nothing.
They’ve taken the money and not fulfilled the order. I’ve seen on their social media page there are other customers with the same issues and the reviews on here are not shining this company in a good light.
I will never do business with them again. DO NOT SHOP HERE. They will take your money and ignore all emails / comments. The phone number in their website is also a dud and doesn’t work!!! Scammers!

August 21, 2025
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Maybe a scam or just gone out of business…

I wouldn’t go as far as to say this is a scam but they’ve definitely gone out of business or aren’t interested in online sales anymore.

Made an order off the back of their 65% off promotion, paid for next day delivery… then I read these reviews.

Emailed them about my order and got a response pretty quickly saying ‘they were trying their best but are currently moving warehouses’.

Emailed them again and never heard back. Phone number doesn’t work.

IF you order - use PayPal so IF your order doesn’t get sent, you’ve got a nice and easy route to get your money back.

September 5, 2025
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Orders never been dispatched!!

Still haven’t received my orders first one was ordered on Sunday 24th August. Have emailed multiple times with no answer. Tried telephone number on website but phone number no longer exists. I have 3 outstanding orders worth £60 which I’m now out of pocket for. Very disappointed.

August 27, 2025
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Lack of communication …..

Half of my order was missing with no information on a refund and even after 3 emails I wasn’t contacted back once. On the order that I did receive 3 items were out of date. I then figured out where my refund was on my own and used the store credit on another order and no information on when my order will be dispatched. I emailed again to ask for info and again no reply.

August 25, 2025
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Scammers

Not got my order or email after a week, contact email won't answer. Contact number doesn't ring.. scammers.

August 23, 2025
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