Monster Bookshop Reviews 129

TrustScore 3 out of 5

2.8

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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

I received the book promptly but it was damaged on the cover during delivery. I notified Monster Books and they immediately sorted the problem out by sending out another copy. I gave 4 stars because I... See more

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Same as other comments, this store seems to be a scam, no clue how they got 99% customer approval on ebay. I placed an order through ebay, they extended the delivery date because they don't have in s... See more

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Similar experience to below/others. Book ordered, told out of stock, asked to be on back order - given a choice of refund or waiting, chose the latter. Forgot about it, tbh, then requested refund. Now... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I've ordered multiple times now from monster bookshop. The website is easy to navigate and suggests other related titles. All the books have arrived really quickly. Couldn't be happier (and about t... See more

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  1. Book Store

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Monster Bookshop is the perfect place for getting great discounts on new or second hand books online. We can ship to anywhere in the world from our warehouse in Leicestershire, UK. We are here to provide better value books to the lives of people across the world.


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2.8

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TrustScore 3 out of 5

129 reviews

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

It would be 0 if there was one .Order…

It would be 0 if there was one .Order never arrived no communication at all about my order and it is obviously just a recorded message on the email as everytime I send a email it would say we will respond in so many days and they never do .Appalling company would never use again I've put 1st December as order date but can't remember

December 1, 2023
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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Despatch problems.

Placed an order for 6 books. A week later I hadn't heard anything so contacted them. Was told the item was despatched, yet the courier had not received it. Was told replacements would be sent. The parcel was received a few days later, with the same tracking info as on the original parcel, but only contained 5 books and not 6. There was no mention of the 6th book and no refund was offered. To be honest I was just glad to get SOME of the books as they were for Christmas presents. Not sure I would risk ordering from them again.

December 6, 2023
Unprompted review
Rated 2 out of 5 stars

Got my books after 2 months

Got my books after 2 months. They didn't have them in stock though that wasn't indicated anywhere on the website at time of ordering or indeed after I placed the order. Still better late than never.

October 26, 2023
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent company

Excellent company. Very competitive prices. Slight delay with my Christmas order but was kept up to date 100%. Would recommend.

January 24, 2024
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Incomplete order and no service

Still not received all 3 items from my order roughly 2 months after placing order. 2 items appeared weeks after ordering with one item marked as missing and still has not arrived.
Attempting to track your order is fruitless and never received responses to messages asking for updates. Will not use again.

December 2, 2023
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Avoid at all costs

It would be a zero if it was an option. It has been several months since my order and the promise of a replacement book. I have not received the order not any communication from them. Most interestingly of all, I cannot even access my orders as proof now. Very suspicious wouldn't you say?

Do yourself a favour and order from anyone else as you have a higher chance of getting what you ordered.

January 24, 2024
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent customer service

I ordered a book at the beginning of December intending to give it as a Christmas present. I had to wait quite a long time for the book. In fact, after a couple of weeks I actually phoned up to see what the situation was. The guy I spoke to was extremely helpful (it had been an unfortunate delay at the supplier's end) and the book arrived the next day.

December 18, 2023
Unprompted review

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