Photospecialist Reviews 

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TrustScore 4 out of 5

3.8

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Looking at 50 reviews, reviewers had a great experience with this company. Consumers frequently mention the fantastic selection of photography gear available alongside very competitive pricing across the site. Many buyers appreciate the fast shipping times and find the entire ordering process wonderfully simple and efficient. However, some reviewers were not happy with unexpected delivery delays and exceptionally long wait times for their purchases. A few other people also felt that customer support was unhelpful and extremely slow to respond regarding missing parcels. Some customers experienced frustrating tracking issues and received little assistance when trying to resolve their delayed shipments.

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Delivery service

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Product

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Price

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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Monitor was out of stock when I ordered it. I was away on vacation when I got a message that it had been dispatched. Had to find someone to be home when it arrived. Also for a .ie retailer, I would ex... See more

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

The order has not been received yet. As far as I know it has been shipped, however it's still stuck in the transit since the 3rd of April.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

ordered a few times now. I was looking for a shop that ships within Europe so there would not be delays with customs/extra charges. Prices on photospecialist are excellent compared to other online re... See more


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Photospecialist is a leading specialist of photographic and video equipment with 40 years of experience. Competitive prices, expert advice and excellent service


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3.8

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TrustScore 4 out of 5

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent service

Excellent service. Prompt delivery and very happy with the products

April 5, 2024
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Thank you verry much!

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Dont buy Sony with Promotion

Photospecialist is not a participating reseller in Sony Promotions, and depends on where you are you might face a rejection if you try to claim back. However they advertise the promotion without any disclaimer. False advertising

March 2, 2024
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Reply from Photospecialist

If the promotion is shown on our website, we will definitely participate. However, it can also happen that Sony only has a promotion in Ireland, we are a Dutch company and may be excluded from certain promotions at times. I would like to get in touch with you so that I can help you further

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Competitive pricing and efficient…

Competitive pricing and efficient delivery times. Returning customer.

February 18, 2024
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Reply from Photospecialist

Thank you so much! I am happy to read that you are a returning customer. Thank you for your trust.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Sends DAMAGED item

Sends DAMAGED item, asks for a return and pretends to send the digital return label. Constantly emailing them for this ‘digital return label’ with no response for a whole month? Stay away!!! Will take your money

January 11, 2024
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Reply from Photospecialist

Thank you for taking the time to leave this review.

I am so sorry to read this, that is not suppose to be this way. Of course you can send this item, free of costs, back to us.

So I would like to get in touch with you to solve this problem.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Delivery Assigned to Random Incorrect Address

My order was assigned a random incorrect address over 200km from the one I input. Typo/autocorrect could never have made it up! No support or reply but luckily our national postal service allowed me to redirect it in time. Safe to say I’ll never buy from their Irish site again (photospecialist.ie)

January 18, 2024
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Reply from Photospecialist

Thank you for taking the time to leave this review.

I am so sorry that this is has happen and would like to get in contact with you, so solve this.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Never received order yet

Never received order yet.

It's a shame as I always have given photospecialist good reviews in the past.
Hopefully i will get my order soon.
I have contact the office but got no reply yet, ignoring my emails now too.

December 21, 2023
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Reply from Photospecialist

That's unpleasant to read, of course I also hope the order comes soon. Have you contacted us yet so we can help you further?

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I strongly advise everyone to steer clear of this site

I know this website seems promising to everyone because of the favorable prices, and it does until there's a need for warranty service. We bought a Zhiyun molus X100 light from them last August, which broke a month later. We sent it back for a warranty replacement on October 13. Since then, they have been coming up with various lies about why it's not ready yet, why they haven't exchanged it yet, or why they haven't refunded the money yet. After 3 months, the customer service can only say week after week that they will refund the product price within 5 working days, but this never happens. This is crystal clear theft. I strongly advise everyone to steer clear of this site, as we will be doing in the future. GM Media Solutions

January 9, 2024
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Reply from Photospecialist

We are sorry it took a bit longer than usual. We understand that this is unpleasant. You received confirmation yesterday that your product will be sent your way repaired and working.
As it happens, the procedure is to first see if a repair is possible before proceeding to offer a new product or a refund (a.o. due to durability).

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

European plug not UK 3 pin

I assumed when buying from a .ie website that the plug would be 3 pin (UK) however when it arrived it’s a European plug. I’ve checked the product description again and can’t find anywhere where it states it’s a European plug. Very disappointed.

January 8, 2024
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Reply from Photospecialist

Hi Peter, we can understand that it is very disappointing. We're sorry about that. Can you send us your order details? We will gladly look into the possibility of still providing you with a UK plug.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I'm very happy with my order

I'm very happy with my order. Shipping was so fast and everything was perfect! Thank you Photospecialist.

January 4, 2024
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Reply from Photospecialist

Thank you so much! Hope to see you again soon.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

A great product at a good price

A great product at a good price. Speedy delivery, despite it being Christmas.

December 22, 2023
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Reply from Photospecialist

Thank you so much, I am happy to read everything went smooth and fast!

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Extremely Dissatisfied - Poor Communication, Delayed Delivery, and Consistently Late

I am extremely dissatisfied with the service provided by Photospecialist. I placed an order during the Black Friday sale on 19-11-2023, and it has been over 30 days with no information on the delivery status.

Despite my multiple attempts to seek clarification via email, I have not received any response from the customer service team. The lack of communication and transparency regarding my order's status is unacceptable. As a customer, I expected better service and a reasonable explanation for the delay.

Furthermore, while I appreciate their competitive prices, the consistent issue with delayed deliveries to Ireland is a significant concern. It is disheartening that nothing ever makes it within the allocated time, and deliveries always exceed the promised 2/4 working days.

I am extremely disappointed with the overall experience and would caution others against relying on Photospecialist for their photography needs. The failure to respond to customer inquiries, provide timely updates on orders, and meet delivery expectations are significant shortcomings.

I urge potential customers to consider alternative options with better customer service, communication practices, and more reliable delivery timelines.

November 19, 2023
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Reply from Photospecialist

Thanks for your review and what a shame to read that you are not satisfied with our service, it is never our intention not to answer you but we are probably working for you and do not have an update yet. Due to busy times, your email may be answered later than desired.

I am happy to get in touch with you so that I can resolve it with you. Sorry for the inconvenience.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great service as always

Great service as always. Packages arrive on time and with good protection. I can always track my delivery and rely on customer service. I have been,and will be buying from here.

December 7, 2023
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Reply from Photospecialist

Thank you so much!

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Scammers

Scammers, stay away - ordered items off their website, they got "lost in transit", constantly had to chase them to get updates and ended up opening a case with PayPal. Hoping to get my money back after waiting for more than 1 week now.

November 19, 2023
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Reply from Photospecialist

Hey, unpleasant to read, I'd love to get in touch with you so we can resolve this together. We are just a real company that wants to do business nicely.
We sometimes have to wait for the postal company in the hope that the package will be found naturally. But you will get your products or your money back either way.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great experience!

I bought the Canon Gx7 Mark III, it did not disappoint. My order was here in Ireland in 5 working days. I thought it might have been too good to be true but Noel really supported me and put my mind at ease.

December 7, 2023
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Reply from Photospecialist

Good to read, I hope you enjoy it!

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

Disappointing Experience with Photospecialist.ie

I recently placed an order with Photospecialist.ie, attracted by their competitive prices on photography equipment. However, my overall experience with them has been far from satisfactory.

First and foremost, the lack of communication from Photospecialist.ie is concerning. After placing my order, I expected to receive updates on its status, but I was left completely in the dark. When I finally decided to reach out to inquire about the delay, I was told that the item was out of stock. This was frustrating, to say the least, as I had already paid for the product and had no prior indication that it was unavailable.

What's even more disappointing is that the customer service representative could not provide a clear timeline for when the item would be back in stock or when I could expect to receive it. This lack of transparency is unacceptable, as customers deserve to know what's happening with their orders.

While I understand that Photospecialist.ie offers competitive prices, it should not come at the cost of such poor communication and unfulfilled promises. Good prices are only one aspect of a successful online shopping experience. Timely updates, reliable information, and transparency are equally important.

In conclusion, I am deeply disappointed with my experience with Photospecialist.ie. I hope they take steps to improve their communication and customer service in the future to avoid similar frustrations for other customers.

November 10, 2023
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Reply from Photospecialist

Thank you so much for your feedback.

We are improving our communication, so I will take your feedback into our conversations about this.

I am so sorry about this.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Awesome

Awesome, my camranger landed in ireland within a couple of days and everything was perfect, smooth transaction fast delivery, couldnt be happier, thanks guys.

November 1, 2023
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Reply from Photospecialist

Thank you so much! I am happy to read that everything went smoothly.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Fast delivery

Item easily ordered through the website and the international delivery was very quick. Good communication thought the process. Very happy to recommend Photospecialist.

October 24, 2023
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Reply from Photospecialist

Thank you so much!!

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