Clearance XL® Reviews 

1,960
TrustScore 2 out of 5

1.8

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Review summary

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Evaluating 93 reviews, most reviewers were unhappy with their experience overall. Consumers experienced extremely long delivery times, with orders often taking several months to arrive at their destinations. Customer service repeatedly failed to respond to emails or provide any updates regarding delayed parcels. Furthermore, people received items that were heavily damaged or significantly past their expiration dates, leaving them frustrated. Though some reviewers were happy with their purchases, noting that the products offered great value and incredible variety. Consumers also mentioned that orders occasionally arrived quickly and were securely and properly packaged. Many shoppers appreciated discovering interesting items inside their boxes despite the general issues.

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Delivery service

People report ambiguous experiences with delivery service as some consumers experienced extreme delays... See more

Quality

Reviewers express strong dissatisfaction regarding the appalling quality of the products received,... See more

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Rated 2 out of 5 stars

I got the cost of living mystery box. I paid extra to have it delivered in 5 working days. It was ordered in the third week of August and arrived on 17th September. The first things I saw in the... See more

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

Took an age to deliver. However quality of items were good, but to be honest had to chase a couple of times and threaten bad reviews. Well they pestered three times for a review on trust pilot so now... See more

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Only one star because I cant give them less. Bought three wowchers meanig I could then redeam them and get books at discount price. The books that arrived are some covered in dust and dirt or damage... See more

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Ignored umpteen emails asking where my order was. Did not dispatch order until after a whole month. Items sent were mostly dumped in the bin ie 4 envelopes, 4 paper bags, damaged mini projecto... See more


Company details

  1. Grocery Delivery Service
  2. Convenience Store
  3. Discount Store
  4. Discount Supermarket
  5. Food Bank
  6. Online Food Ordering Service

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CLEARANCE XL is an online retailer of clearance approved food and drink and household items.


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TrustScore 2 out of 5

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Rated 2 out of 5 stars

Honestly not a great experience

I placed an order at the end of February, I knew delivery would take a while so I wasn't surprised that it took so long to dispatch. However when the parcel was dispatched at the end of March, however the tracking never moved beyond, "We've received the details and are awaiting your parcel" message. After a week the tracking disappeared, I send a message to the company and got no response, I tried again, nothing. I then raised a complaint, no response, I have raised a 2nd complaint no response.

Updated - So I never did receive a reply to any of my messages which included complaints, a written letter sent via the post and a message from Wowcher. I finally received my parcel which was massive and did have a little note on the invoice that said sorry for the delay. Now I'm going to be honest the box had a good selection of goods mine had lots of snacks and drinks. I took me a good 30 mins to get the box fully unpacked (10 of which were trying to get the goods in the door because the delivery driver just left the package and ran so they did not have to help. Honestly the box was good value but given the experience I had with the customer service I do not plan to use them again as this was so stressful and as someone who already has depression and anxiety I do not need require more stress in my life.

April 6, 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Been waiting since early February, still nothing

I placed an order through wowcher then through clearance XL website on 12 February, wait a month, and contacted them through their website, saying I still have not received my order, no reply, I contacted them again about a week after saying I still haven’t received my order, no reply, then on 26th March received an email from DPD saying we are expecting your clearance XL parcel, so I thought great, kept checking DPD each day parcel not collected and still hasn’t, and has been canceled by the look at it by DPD, as it was never received. Not sure if this is a total scam or just incompetence. Considering they never replied to any email I am guessing the former. If they wish to reply, my number was. IN58787. Richard …. I don’t think I will both ever again with these good luck to people that actually received anything. Zero customer service, they will probably have an excuse. Beware.

February 12, 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Lots of variety.

Hi I only received my parcel today - which was a surprise as I ordered it on the 19th January.
The contents were amazing, lots of variety. Will order again.
Would definitely recommend.

March 19, 2026
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

waiting since January for it to arrive

I have been waiting since January for the package to arrive we are now in April, I have sent emails and tried phoning on multiple occasions with absolutely no response, I had an email saying "hope your enjoying it"... it hasn't arrived yet! disappointing because the children where waiting on it arriving over February half term as it was running late then.

April 3, 2026
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Avoid at all costs

I ordered a cost of living package on the 1 February 26 and I am still waiting for the goods. I have attempted to call them numerous times but no answer, sent emails which have not been replied too. Absolutely disgusting that no one could respond.
Invoice no In 58743
I am going to claim money back via BANK.
AVOID THIS COMPANY AT ALL COSTS TOTAL SCAMMERS.

April 1, 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

14/02/2026 CARD PAYMENT TO CLEARANCE XL…

14/02/2026 CARD PAYMENT TO CLEARANCE XL LIMITED ON 13-02-2026 £73.53
No order reference in email.
Can't get reply from company email option on page.
Can't get password reset for existing account sent to my email.
Found clearance xl phone numbers- no answer
Order not delivered for first time in over a decade.
No communication whatsoever.
No order number
No courier dpd notification.
No means of communication.
Customer of over a decade. I still want the order. Please look into this clearance xl

February 14, 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Never received the item ordered

Never received the item ordered and company never responded to any contact I attempted to make through emails, website was awful to navigate also
Had to raise a dispute with my bank in order to get my money back

January 10, 2026
Rated 2 out of 5 stars

Took an age to deliver

Took an age to deliver. However quality of items were good, but to be honest had to chase a couple of times and threaten bad reviews. Well they pestered three times for a review on trust pilot so now they have one. My advice is to deliver promptly and stop sending trust pilot reviews unless they want the real feedback. Will not bother again.

February 26, 2026
Rated 2 out of 5 stars

Items arrived just within the 30 day…

Items arrived just within the 30 day delivery window however 90% of the items in the package was 9 months out of date I understand that things would be out of date but 3/4 of a year is a bit too much will not be ordering anything from them again

February 26, 2026
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I am not funny about dates at all but…

I am not funny about dates at all but when everything that comes is over 2 year best before and you pay nearly £40 and alot is foreign food you never heard off is unacceptable oh and the delivery was 3 weeks late

February 26, 2026
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

My purchase never arrived

My purchase never arrived, tried on many occasions to contact customer services by email but no response. No phone number available to call, do not fall for this scam

March 12, 2026
Unprompted review

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