Baofengradio Reviews 

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TrustScore 3.5 out of 5

3.5

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Evaluating 44 reviews, most reviewers were somewhat happy with their experience overall. Customers really love the quality of the radios, frequently praising the clear sound, impressive range, and helpful extra functions. People also find the online store very easy to navigate, making the ordering process quick, smooth, and completely straightforward. Some reviewers were not happy with delivery times, noting that packages sometimes take a very long time to finally arrive at their destination. A few other people also felt that customer support could be improved, especially when dealing with unexpected shipping delays or replacing faulty items. Consumers mention that tracking numbers can be unhelpful, leaving them waiting anxiously for their expected gear.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I have purchased many radios from Baofeng & always had good service. Buying direct from Baofeng gives you a wide choice of accessories rather than just settling for a standard radio from other ma... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I purchased some UV5R radios and I was blown away with the quality of them. I found that they could live up to their claim of long range and have achieved 15 miles hilltop to Hilltop with my family. I... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Honestly so impressed with the service and quality. I emailed prior to ordering as was worried about delivery times, Vina at customer service emailed me throughout and assured me they would b... See more

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TrustScore 3.5 out of 5

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I've been waiting almost 3 weeks to…

I've been waiting almost 3 weeks to receive an 'in stock' item... It's still not arrived ffs!

October 6, 2022
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Reply from Baofengradio

Hi,
After checking you order, we found you placed an order on 30th Sep 2022, hope you can understand that the delivery will take 5-7 working days usually. Would you pls wait for a few days more? Thanks!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Good products, friendly support, tracking could be improved

I bought two little radios on 17th and 19th of September and got two tracking numbers and links to Royal Mail/Parcelforce that never worked.
Together with some very bad reviews here in trustpilot I became a bit nervous though the friendly support always told me that everthing is o.k.
On 27th I got emails from DHL and was able to track the parcels; they both were delivered on 28th.
I did not have to pay any additional tax or fees.
The condition of the parcels and the devices inside were good; I would probably buy from Baofeng UK again. So don´t be afraid of buying here.

September 28, 2022
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Fake company fake reviews

Ordered programming cable 2 weeks ago, nothing has arrived. They provide a tracking number but no link to any courier company and it doesn’t work on royal mail’s website. No response at all from Baofeng uk. However I am being spammed almost daily with emails from them. Now that I have read similar reviews on here (ignore the positive reviews, they are obviously fake!) I realise I have messed up and should never have ordered anything from this cowboy company. Steer well clear!

September 26, 2022
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Reply from Baofengradio

Hi,
Sorry for the inconvenience. Hope you can understand that the delivery will take 5-7 working days usually. Because of the strike action, the delivery may take longer than usual. Would you pls wait for a few days more? Thanks!

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Someone’s telling fibs

Emailed to chase my order, was told their warehouse staff need time to dispatch orders, so I said ‘okay so it hasn’t been dispatched yet?’

They then swear blind your item has been dispatched even though Royal Mail say it hasn’t entered their network yet. Then you tell them you really needed the item you ordered at the start of the week (Tuesday) for the weekend (like I genuinely do) and they tell you ‘We will rush the shipment for you’. How can they rush a shipment that’s already left them??

They then keep saying it’s just a delay in tracking information it’s Royal Mails fault, I should check it again in 2-3 days (on a 48 hour delivery service they used) I called Royal Mail and had a nice chat with a lady there. Gave her all the details and she confirmed the item hasn’t even entered their network yet.

It’s just a shame it lead to a negative review, just be honest, ‘no we haven’t dispatched it yet, we will be on it as soon as we can’ and we’d be happy

September 16, 2022
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Reply from Baofengradio

Hi,
So sorry for the inconvenience caused. Hope you can understand that the delivery will take 5-7 working days usually, because our shipping team need time to ship your order. Pls don't worry, your order was shipped out, if you still not receive it in 2 working days, we will offer a further solution to you without delay.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Walkie Talkies Order

I ordered some walkie talkies for my company and they arrived on time without delay. Was very satisfied with the service I received and had no problems.

September 6, 2022
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

AVOID AT ALL COSTS - EXCELLENT REVIEWS ARE DEFINATELY FAKE

Horrifically poor 'Customer Support' - I ordered 6 radios, 4 of which have broken within a couple of months. I have been arguing with them now for weeks about repair as, even though they have an official UK website, they want me to send the 4 radios back to China for a warranty repair and have advised it will take 2 months minimum to get them back, have explained that this will not be acceptable as we cannot wait that long without them. They are trying to tell me that I therefore have to pay another £25 for 4 replacements, which although is reasonable, I shouldn't have to pay as in warranty. My argument is I used a UK website with a UK address listed at the bottom, so expected that any issues would be handled in the UK. Have suggested an outcome (if they are willing to give me 4 more for £25) of them sending out the 4 with a self addressed envelope for return and I will send them back the broken for, but they have refused this. They offered to transfer me £30 to have them repaired, I sent them the quotes from local repair shops showing minimum quote was £45 + VAT minimum, they wouldn't pay this. AVOID AT ALL COSTS

September 3, 2022
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Reply from Baofengradio

Hi,
Sorry for the inconvenience. Your ordered 6 x BF-88E on Nov 09, 2021 and complained 4 of radios are defective on August 04, 2022, it measn you already used the radios without questions for 8 months. Hope you can understand that most electronic products will be damaged to varying degrees with the increase of use time.

As for the £45 partial refund, the total amount is only £59.99, sorry to tell you that it is hard to accept. Per our return policy, we are no problem to accept return for warranty (repair), we can provide the free repair.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

The excellent reviews are fake

The excellent reviews are fake. This website takes your money and gives you a tracking number and then goes dark. The tracking number will say it's "being dispatched" but never is. Days go by, the tracking doesn't change. All emails / online chat to these people go unanswered. It's chargeback time. Do not trust the reviews that say they're super excellent and fast shipping (lol , try no shipping)

Update: Since posting this, they have emailed me every day offering me discounts, programming cable , refunds etc if I change this review to a 5 star one. So their 5 star reviews might be bribes, be aware.

September 1, 2022
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Reply from Baofengradio

Hi,

Sorry for the inconvenience.
Your order was shipped, but hope you can understand that because of strike action, the delivery may take longer than usual. Would you pls wait for a few days more? We will rush the shipment for you. If you still not receive it within 2-4 working days, we will offer a further solution without delay.

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