Don’t give them your money. I returned an item as they sent me the wrong colour. I hadn’t used the item as I could see it was the wrong colour through the clear packaging. Asked for refund but wa... See more
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Back Alley Army Store has the best prices around! I always find amazing deals on high-quality products. The shipping times are fair, and my orders arrive in perfect condition every time. Their custome... See more
Michael, who I messaged bent over backwards to arrange a replacement of a heater product clearly faulty at manufacture point. I fully recommend this outfit and would highly recommend buying... See more
Ordered 3 items over 6 weeks ago, one item not delivered (told was out of stock). Contacted store by email, was told refund had been sent but never was. Currently £80 out of pocket, no further replies... See more
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When you speak of the military, tactical, and outdoor niche, few can claim the depth of knowledge, passion, and commitment that we at Back Alley Army Store embody. We specialise in quality outdoor & combat clothing, tactical footwear, camping & bushcraft accessories, along with professional Airsoft gear. Our inception wasn't just the launch of another online retail store—it was the culmination of decades of military enthusiasm and dedication by a team of veteran aficionados. Our journey in online retail, paired with our profound respect for the armed forces, has moulded us into a benchmark in the industry.
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Essex, United Kingdom
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- www.backalleyarmystore.co.uk
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Great little heater!
Great little heater!
Good communication and prompt delivery.
Brilliant customer service with fast…
Brilliant customer service with fast delivery. There is so much to like about this store, not to mention James and Laura who helped every step of the way. You have a long term customer in me!
Really great service 5* review
Superb service. Great kit from the Back Alley Army Store with superb end to end communication. Received in 2 days...
Shout out to all the team at Back…
Shout out to all the team at Back Alley. Provided a fantastic service for me, goods arrived within 48 hours and prices simply unbeatable.

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I never write reviews but this website…
I never write reviews but this website changed my opinion. From my numerous orders the service has always been impeccable. From delivery, to returns to emails regarding the latest kit. Thank you Back Alley for such a pleasant experience everytime I purchase.
Top website
Top website, top goods and top customer service. Will always use the Back Alley Store for my outdoor clothing and equipment
Very slow comms, returns are a nightmare.
Edited after reply from backarmy.
Jumper was returned according exactly to your guidelines - online form filled in etc. It was worn for literally one hour or so at which point the hole in the armpit was spotted amd the jumper was returned the very next day, as new, not "five days later'. Everything I've said is 100% true. Took days to get any sort of response from you and even then, weeks after the return you said you'd have to return it to Jack Pyke for investigation at which point I was forced to go through Klarna for a refund.
Original review:
Sent back a brand new Jack Pyke jumper because it arrived with a hole in the armpit. Their comms were awful, tried to refuse a refund and made me pay for return shipping for the defective jumper. Unimpressed.

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Brilliant experience from the Back…
Brilliant experience from the Back Alley Army team. Great range of products at fantastic prices and one of the best customer service teams around. Thank you for helping me with my sons cadet camp kit.
5* from me and will certainly be…
5* from me and will certainly be recommending to all my friends and collegues.
Honest reliable service prompt and…
Honest reliable service prompt and efficient
Excellent service,asked a question,got…
Excellent service,asked a question,got a very fast response then I ordered the product and received it quickly.Excactly what I was looking for.
Item never arrived and no response from…
Item never arrived and no response from email.
Will never risk purchasing from here again.

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Do not waste your time buying from…
Do not waste your time buying from here.
No delivery updates since 3rd Oct. No order has arrived.
No communication via social media.
Company what will happily take your money but not send the product or at least allow you to track it .
Edit..
High risk order because I was sending a gift to another address?. Does that not happen all the time and no I do not have numerous emails you've sent at all.
Wouldn't the tracking update tell me it had been postponed for any reason ?.No it didn't and I contact your Facebook page and emailed etc and only since I've left a trust pilot review are you now contacting me
Sarcastic responses via messenger and on here (john or rachel). I explained why I was sending to an alternate address as my partner lives there and works offshore hence why I was sending a gift I'd purchased to his home. Not uncommon.
Michael I'm guessing the business owner or useless customer service rep likes to bombard you with bitchy messages when you dare tell of your experience.
Avoid avoid avoid..

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Michael and his team provided great…
Michael and his team provided great customer service. Going above and beyond, will ensure they get my business for the future. Many thanks and keep up the great work.
Returned a T shirt 17 day’s ago emailed…
Sorry for my last review, But the reason I’m amending it is ‘ It looks like the problem was down to the posting service and not Back alley army store letting, so iv got my confidence back in the service of this company, Thanks back alley for the prompt service you supplied ,I will definitely use again, Mr D Robinson
Never delivered, no communication
My order has not arrived for almost 40 days, I have reached out 3 times and had nothing back. Do not give this company your money, there is no guarantee you will ever get what you order.

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Poor communication and customer service
Ordered an item which was dispatched fine, however, the item was not left at the building reception and neither was a collection note. This resulted in the item being returned to sender. (Not BAAS fault) I emailed asking if they'd mind resending and was happy to pay for another postage and I got a response saying they were happy to. This was June, it is now October and several emails later to both the sales department and customer service, still haven't heard anything else about the item until I asked for a refund whereupon I was told the order was waiting for collection and had I confirmed my address??!! Very unprofessional of a business to go three months not replying to a customer. We are also a business and needed the item for a project with the potential to order a lot more from this company however we will be looking elsewhere for what we need now.
Awaiting a refund now.

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I haven't received my freaking product…
Updated: the product was lost in the mail system and Back alley have processed a full refund, I have adjusted the score to reflect this.

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