Unbelievable customer service from Books 4 People. I realised I needed some books at very short notice for Santa to give out to our KS2 children. I called the phone number and spoke to the most polite... See more
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We welcome you to Books4People, a place where all your favorite story tales and books are picked and packed with love and care since 2005. Offering you mind blowing prices since 2005. Books4People started by selling educational books. We grew our business and expanded our range and now specialist in children’s book sets. Cheap and quality collection series. We are one of the biggest independent book stores in the UK and are providing services such as wholesale and to schools all over the world. We provide our customers with brand new book set collections and gift sets. We have an extravagant range filled with best sellers, classics, yummy cook books, children’s books, audio books, fiction and nonfiction. We’ve always got offers on and savings up to a whopping 80% off RRP. The best thing about Books4People books is the fact that we have major commitment to providing our amazing and incredibly important customers with the service that is deserved. Need help? Don’t worry! You can go through our catelog, ask a general question, shop our never-ending range of discounted cheap and quality book sets, all you have to do is give us a call or send us an email and we’ll be here to help. We also provide 30 day returns so if you’re not happy, all you have to do is send it back to us and we’ll refund you in full. All orders have free delivery. We always like to give back to our customers. Once we give you a promise, we won’t break it. If you’re happy, we’re happy. Join us on our next chapter in the world of Books4People books…
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PCS Books Limited, Unit 8 Vulcan House, Vulcan Road, LE53EF, Leicester, United Kingdom
- +441162519123
- pcsbooks@gmail.com
- books4people.co.uk
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Ignoring request for a return for damaged books
Order of two 'new' books (encyclopedias) arrived with the covers roughly ground/torn off to show the board inside in multiple areas. Both very scratched too like they've been dragged over a rough floor. The packaging was fine and it's clear they've sent these out in this condition. With the damage, there would have been no way to miss it when packing them. I've emailed multiple emails and their social media multiple times to arrange a return and I've been ignored. Would not recommend.
Highly Recommended
Recently ordered a set of books through them. Human error resulted in a smaller set arriving. A photo and a quick email exchange resulted in the additional books being sent. Superb customer service, as well as being great value too. Highly recommended.
Excellent service and communication
I made an order by mistake and after contacting them the order was cancelled and money refunded very quickly. Excellent customer service and communication. Thank you!
Excellent service all round
Very easy to use website, ordering and payment options very easy. Ordered on a Sunday afternoon, books arrived on Tuesday morning. Haven’t opened the inner packaging yet (its a set of 10 books) as its a gift for my son, but they look to be in perfect condition due to excellent packaging. Very pleased and will absolutely use this company again.
Prompt customer service
I’ll be honest my first set of books arrived damaged but they were quick to respond once I made them aware of the damage. They got a new set of books sent out quickly resolving the issue.
The reason for 4 stars and not 5 I feel this company is selling “seconds” (items that due to slight defects were rejected during quality control). This is absolutely fine and is a good idea. It means the customer gets a discount and its more environmentally friendly.
The only issue with this is you have to make it clear that’s what you are selling. Not just say they are “heavily discounted” without mentioning the chance of slight imperfections. If they were more honest I could give them 5 stars and I would have accepted the original books delivered.
Beware- sale items and discounted items…
Beware- sale items and discounted items may well be reduced for reasons not stated in product description!
I ordered a set of (10) books for a 3 year olds birthday party. When they arrived I discovered their spines formed a Christmas tree and they were numbered. Clearly they were left over stock from an advent calendar type Christmas collection. Neither the numbering, nor the Christmas tree illustration was mentioned in the description on the website. I obviously could not give the books as a present to a child in April so I asked for a refund. They agreed but will not refund the p&p i paid or the p&p I will have to pay to return them- so I will be out of pocket ++. I feel given the misrepresentation of the product they should at least refund the original postage, even if I have to pay to return them. Unfortunately their customer service disagree.
2 stars, as opposed to 1 as delivery was prompt.
The books look great
The books look great, delivery was on time and there was no fuss. Cannot comment on the content as they are a birthday present and they have not been opened yet.
Great Service
Very quick and efficient response to queries on a book order.
Ordered and paid for a complete boxed…
Ordered and paid for a complete boxed set of books. What I got in return was badly and loosely packaged books in a larger, normal box which meant many books were warped and distorted. These were to be a gift but can't now be given. I emailed the company to give them a chance to rectify but no response. Not good enough. Won't use again.
Didn’t get my books
Didn’t get my books. Getting no response from customer service

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Excellent Service…
Great choice of book at amazing discounts. Service is great. The books arrived very quickly.
Typical Order
As Usual. Books delivered matched the website description. Books well packed and delivered in perfect condition. Delivery was within the time period specified at order. Time of delivery was within the window specified by delivery company. These guys are reliable.
Reliable and cheap
Cheap and efficient
I was looking for some cook books and found books4people they are cheaper than a lot of other sites and had a good collection.
Unfortunately I needed to return a book as it was purchased by accident.
Simple and efficient. I will be using again
Poor quality Bought a book for grandchild-arrived…
Bought a book for grandchild-arrived with worn out batteries -never again
Very good company
Very good company. I accidentally ordered a boxset for my daughter twice. I emailed to ask for a refund & they issued it in lighting speed with no problems. Will definitely be ordering again
Spot on
The site was easy to use found exactly what I was looking for quickly the price was great the delivery was fast and the quality was excellent.
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