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Rated 3 out of 5 stars

Delay with Evri loosing parcel, Pro Plates replaced and sent them to us. Eventually it was sorted, would be nice if they had responded earlier but ultimately we got our parcel. Thanks for sorting.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Have sent a number of emails that 'bounce back' and a contact form with no response. They do not answer phones either. Ordered 4th October, now 27th of October and order still at processing, not even... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

We happened upon Pro plates whilst searching for gym equipment online & was sceptical because the price was so reasonable and the product looked so impressive. We risked it and ordered an Olympic... See more

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

Delivery is extremely slow - waited a month for what was promised as a 10-14 day delivery. The main advantage of the site is the price, and the equipment is perfectly fine quality However its quite... See more

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Rated 3 out of 5 stars

Poor communication Excellent product

EDIT: The ONLY thing that let's Proplates down is the lack of communication, the equipment that I have received so far is top quality. My delivery came without the pulley system which I have now found out isn't being launched till March 1st and I can expect mine at some point after that date. If that had been communicated to me before delivery I'd have had no issue but to think you are getting a full delivery and some be missing when you open it is so disappointing. I can't stress enough though the equipment is very good. Will update the review accordingly once I have received the full order.

I really didn't want to leave a bad review of Proplates because I understand how hard running a small business can be especially when your as busy as what Proplates must be right now.

With that being said, I just feel like I'm getting nowhere with them at the moment. I placed an order with them in their black Friday sale and they made it more then clear that orders made in that sale would be dealt with in January. I messaged them on 5th January regarding my order and was told that my order would be fulfilled in January and I'd get an email once dispatched.
So I left it at that until 27th Jan, knowing that my order must be close to being sorted I asked for an update and I was told that my package was due to be dispatched on 3rd Feb.
That date came and went and I was slightly annoyed because I am obviously really looking forward to the new addition to my gym, but I also appreciate the difficulties that a small business can face so I was willing to wait for my shipping email till the end of that week.
4th Feb I got an email from Proplates to say they had some issues in their manufacturing process and to allow an additional 4-8 days for orders.
I then sent another message on 8th Feb to ask if they could give me any update on my order again. I got a reply back to say because of the recent delays my order would now be shipped on the 10th with priority.
Once again the 10th has been and gone so once again I was left annoyed but again I was happy to wait till the end of the week before messaging them for an update on my order again
So after again having no sign of a shipping email I sent an Instagram message this morning. I asked for an update on my order and explained I had an initial shipping date, then I received an email explaining the manufacturing problems, then I explained I was given an updated shipping date and I was sent back a generic reply to say they have had delays and I should have recieved an email last week (clearly showing that whoever replied to my message hasn't even done me the courtesy of reading the message I sent) and telling me I now had to email them to get an update.

I have spent over £1500 on this order which is now two weeks late (from the original promise when ordered that it would be fulfilled in January) and I still can't get any indication off them to give me any idea of when I will get my order.

February 12, 2021
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Reply from Pro Plates

Hi Max,

Thanks for submitting your concerns.

Whilst we are a new company, we are dealing with thousands of customer orders as well as manufacturing products for our wholesale distributors. We have - and still are - expanding our workforce. Our warehouse/machines operate 24/7 to keep up with this relentless demand for our product. Whilst we are working tirelessly, delays do happen and can change our scheduled shipments which we always inform customers of and apologise for any inconvenience caused by this - we are doing all we can to meet the demands at this difficult time.

The delay email you have received was sent as an email campaign to inform all of our customers about this delay which has unfortunately had a knock on effect to your order. This message did not mention that the customer must message us for an update, but it rather welcomed them to get in touch with us if they had any concerns. This also advised that you will receive an update with shipping/tracking information once your order has been fulfilled and on its way to you. Whilst we can give an expected shipment date, we cannot promise this due to the uncertainty of this - any obstacle could arise which would delay this again - this is why we advise all customers that they will receive a shipping confirmation email once this has been booked onto the wagon and on its way to you.

As you did order on Black Friday, this was advised that orders would be processed in January. However, as you have ordered our power cage package complete with powder coating, this means you should allow the lead time advised for powder coated orders of this kind which is a minimum of 25 working days (Monday-Friday only). The power cage package is in high demands and it is advised to allow for a longer lead time as this product is manufactured to fulfil orders rather than there being a stock pile.

Whilst we understand the frustration here caused by this delay, - and sincerely apologise for any inconvenience caused, please be reassured we are doing all we can to fulfil your order as soon as possible whilst combatting unexpected machinery faults combined with unexpected levels of absences amongst our staff due to COVID.

I can see your order is rescheduled and expected to be shipped early next week. However, if you do not wish to wait any longer, please let us know and we can cancel this order and provide a full refund.

Please contact us via our contact form: https://www.proplatesonline.com/contact - and we will get back to you as soon as possible.

Once again, I apologise for any concern and inconvenience caused. I must reassure you that we are very aware of your order and are working on the fulfilment of this.

If you do wish to proceed with the order, we would appreciate it if you could update this review once you have received the goods.

Thank you!

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Stencil vulnerable

Ordered the 4th of December and received 9th of February. Nothing poor about this as website states there would be a delay.
The customer service was second to none. Responsive and rapid no matter what i asked. There was confusion with the order and a mobile number would have made things much easier.
I was expecting the barbell and dumbbells to be powder coated along with the plates however after reading back through the emails this confusion was understandable.
The thing that held this back from being a five star is the stencil. It looks great but unfortunately after stacking the plates and removing them quite abit had scratched off.
I emailed asking for what could be used to protect these and was swiftly offered a solution.
I was completely unaware that they would be so vulnerable to coming off in their naked form that a heads up would have gone a long way!

February 11, 2021
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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

my pro plates review

not going to lie the value for money for pro plates products is the best on the market. I would 100% recommend them to anyone looking for affordable gym gear. However the only thing that has stopped me from placing these as a 5 star is when we did our order around Oct 2020 the communication was poor and it took quite a long time to arrive it appeared that it was a really busy time for them. however having conversations with the staff and other people since they seem to be rectifying these issues. they are a new company that seem to really care about the products. I would recommend going to them as I haven't found that quality for that price and will be placing an order in very soon.

February 11, 2021
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Simple weight plates that work

Simple weight plates that work.
Great plates and quality is excellent.
Ideal for anyone who owns a PT business or home gym and is on a budget.
Yes they aren’t proper competition/bumper plates, but for most that’s not a huge issue.
Delivered was also quick given the madness of the pandemic.

February 11, 2021
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Very happy with product and service!!!

Very happy with product and service! Well made plates. Look durable and first class product! I won't use any other company now with the service received from Proplatesonline. I would recommend Proplatesonline to anyone and I'll be coming back for more! Thanks Proplatesonline for helping me through this hard time!

February 10, 2021
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I collected my weight plates and…

I collected my weight plates and Olympic bar and I am shocked how good the quality is great I will definitely be adding alot more to my set up.
I have also noticed that some people have wrote some poor reviews on how long they have waited for there order and I think these reviews are unfair as I think pro plates customer service is amazing they reply quickly to any questions I asked and also sent out up dates via email to inform about delays. Not only are the products great but what sets them apart from other manufacturers is the customer service.
Thanks Pro plates 👍🏻👍🏻

February 10, 2021
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Purchased a selection of weights powder…

Purchased a selection of weights powder coated as I wanted to keep these outside, with the signature day of the dead stencil. Had a few ideas with my colour selection so I contacted pro plates Instagram prior to ordering who suggested I had a browse on the RAL colour chart if I required a certain colour. After purchasing I was contacted to arrange my collection as I’m local to the warehouse. I was able to collect within 2 weeks and they are amazing never seen anything like them so girlie and definitely worth the money! I went for baby pink plates with Day of the dead in lilac , silver & gold! when I arrived there was no queue, my plates where ready and the lads helped me load the plates into my boot all in all great experience ! Thanks pro plates for putting the passion that I’ve been missing this lock down for training at home !

February 9, 2021
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Rated 2 out of 5 stars

Today I received my squat rack order at…

Today I received my squat rack order at 13:00 which was great and all the pieces look good quality however I am missing the support arms for the squat rack which I did pay £38 for. Disappointed by this and hoping for their delivery and have emailed pro plates to accommodate this

February 9, 2021
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Reply from Pro Plates

Hi Poppy,

Thanks for reaching out.

We are sorry to hear there is a missing item from your order.

We will ship this out to you as soon as possible.

As you have messaged our customer care team already, please expect a response within 24 hours as we are currently dealing with and responding to customer enquiries within this time. One of our advisors will be in touch with you shortly.

Once this has been resolved, we would appreciate it if you could update this review to give a fair reflection of the service and products you have received.

Thank you!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Unreal plates

Amazing🤓 plates are smooth no issues weights correct and the customer service even when im incredibly annoying is second to none thank you

February 9, 2021
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I ordered some 20kg plates

I ordered some 20kg plates, and the service was amazing, products arrived in good time due to the circumstances with COVID.
Products feel great to touch and the plain finish look amazing for a gritty old school look. I would definitely recommend to anyone after weight plates at affordable prices with a excellent finish!
Can’t wait to get my next order on the go

February 8, 2021
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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Decent.

Good product, well made... I did worry for a while that it took a fairly long time to come - I ordered on Black Friday & it arrived late January. They DID say that orders on Black Friday would not be process until Jan so that was as it should be. Fair enough.

The plates are good, the bar is a decent standard. I went for powder coated and handles and they look good. Happy to recommend.

They have been overwhelmed by orders with national lockdowns etc., but a good product at a sensible price & after a little prodding [had to nudge via Facebook messenger] reasonably responsive to my queries.

February 8, 2021
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Brilliant service and Product.

I collected my premium plates a couple of days ago and I couldn’t be happier with them, brilliant quality and finish. Incredible service from the start of the process to the end, a quick turn around and excellent value for money. I will be back to purchase a squat rack in the future.

Can’t thank you enough.

February 7, 2021
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Easy and simple ordering process with…

Easy and simple ordering process with great customer service. ProPlates where in touch straight away to book me in to collect my order.

The plates are spot on, great quality and great finish.

You won't find a similar product near the same price and same availability.

February 6, 2021
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Terrible do not get delivered

Terrible. Put an order in early Jan. Was promised delivery on the week of 1st of Feb. We waited and heard nothing then had to chase the order sending multiple messages which were ignored only to finally be told it still wasn't ready.
Had to get a refund. Don't waste your time with these if you are wanting delivery.

February 6, 2021
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Reply from Pro Plates

Hi Greg,

I have looked into this for you and can see you ordered on the 5th of January.

Our standard lead time advises 3-4weeks for the manufacturing process of orders due to high demands. However, the package you had ordered (Squat Rack Package #2) is also listed to be in high demands and it is advised in the product's description to allow a longer lead time than usual for this reason. This package also includes our adjustable dumbbell package which is a pre-order item.

Whilst we understand you had been given an expected shipment date, you have also been advised about our issue with our lasers meaning our productivity had been limited for around 5 working days thus delaying our order fulfilment rate which unfortunately impacted your order. We had also sent out an email campaign to our customers advising about this delay and politely asking customers to allow an additional 4-7 days for the shipment of their order whilst we catch up with production.

Whilst we can only advise of an expected delivery date due to the uncertain nature of the manufacturing industry, we always advise our customers that they will receive a shipping confirmation email including full tracking information once their order has been loaded onto the wagon and shipped - we had not sent you this confirmation.

I can confirm your order has been cancelled and a full refund has been processed - your order is no longer active.

Given the facts above, we would kindly ask you to remove your review as it is not accurate - this was cancelled by yourself with our advised lead time yet to be surpassed; you were not sent a shipping confirmation email and had been advised about the delays our company is facing at this challenging time.

If you have any other questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact us.

Thank you!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Fantastic products from one of the only…

Fantastic products from one of the only companies not profiteering from the Pandemic! Ordered a set of 6 plates early January and was able to collect just under 2 weeks later which was much better than expected. Customer service was really well handled, especially considering how swamped they are with new demand.

The plates are basic but very nicely finished and all I needed for my home gym setup. Would highly recommend to anyone looking for weight plates. Their customisation looked stunning too but I was too impatient to wait for that!

Why pay more? Just get yourself some ProPlates!

February 6, 2021
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

My son is over the moon with his…

My son is over the moon with his birthday present! After a lot of shopping around, we decided to go for Pro Plates due to the “bespoke” option - so we got his name on the plates!
Great service and around a 3 week wait (definitely worth it due to the high quality).

February 5, 2021
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Ordered from proplates & the delivery…

Ordered from proplates & the delivery was so quick! Good quality bar & plates too with reasonable price. Would definitely recommend for lockdown whilst gym is shut as they are just as good if not better than the weights in the gym.

February 5, 2021
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Superb customer service

Superb customer service. Superb quality of plates and dumbells. Great price. When other places are trying to fleece hard working people, these guys are true to the people. What more is there to say ?

February 5, 2021
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Highly satisfied customer

I purchased a 100kg set with 7' Olympic bar with handles and bespoke paint job . Fantastic quality . we had a small problem with delivery as two different logistic companies were used and due to it being the Christmas shutdown and covid related difficulties .
Customer care was brilliant and problem was quickly resolved,even added bonus of a free gift for the inconvenience caused

February 5, 2021
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I ordered “Day of the Dead” range for…

I ordered “Day of the Dead” range for my premium plates and I cannot fault the quality whatsoever, it’s flawless! I found the customer service team to be extremely accommodating (I’m a slightly fussy customer) and the communication fantastic throughout the whole process.

Given that we are in a global pandemic, I can only commend these guys, they’re doing a fantastic job and everything that they can to ensure their customers are happy!

I will 100% be returning - thank you Pro Plates!!

February 4, 2021
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