Great Little Trading Co. Reviews 

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TrustScore 4 out of 5

3.9

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Considering 155 reviews, reviewers had a great experience with this company. Customers consistently praise the products for their excellent quality, durability, and thoughtful design, often describing items as well-made and built to last. Many also highlight positive interactions with customer service, noting helpfulness and prompt responses, alongside quick and smooth delivery experiences. People appreciate the high standard of furniture and toys, finding them beautiful and sturdy. However, some people mentioned significant delays in order fulfillment, with items taking weeks to arrive or not being received. Others reported issues like missing parts, damaged goods upon delivery, or parcels sent to incorrect addresses. A few customers also experienced frustrating customer service, citing unresponsiveness, difficulties securing refunds, and a lack of clear communication.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I have purchased numerous things from this company over the last few months. Recently I purchased their Toddler Tower. I made an incorrect order re colour so ended up making duplicate purcha... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Ordered a little cat cart for my granddaughter, which arrived promptly. Unfortunately the ink where her name had been printed had smeared down the side and wouldn’t come off. Contacted the company and... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

We received incredible service from GLTC, they went above and beyond for us to ensure we received our daughter’s birthday present on time. It’s rare these days to experience such a personal level... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Such amazing service from GLTC. Updated frequently with delivery updates and delivery is often fast. All pieces of furniture and toys are made to a very high standard, easy to follow directions and... See more

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Company details

  1. Children's Furniture Store
  2. Baby Store
  3. Bed Shop
  4. Childrens Home
  5. Children's Toys Store
  6. Decoration and Interior Design Store

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Great Little Trading Company (GLTC) is an award-winning, British business founded by two parents in 1996 to provide genuinely useful products which young families really need. Here at GLTC we design and produce a unique collection of high-quality wooden toys, furniture, and storage ideas for families. Our aim is to help parents create happy, comfortable homes for their children, and to help children learn and blossom through fun, imaginative play. We rigorously test everything we design for safe use by children and we only sell what is beautiful, purposeful, and long-lasting. Check out our full product range at gltc.co.uk


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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Customer Service Is Non-Existent

Placed my order two weeks ago. The order is showing as 'confirmed', but no communication whatsoever about when it will be delivered (they have a 5-10 business day delivery window).

Sent multiple emails to the generic (and only) customer service channel and received no response. Chased over social media and someone finally came back to me to say that there had been a delay at their warehouse, but still no information about when my order will be sent.

They charged me the full amount when I placed the order, yet two weeks later I have no idea if or when my order will arrive, and no one is responding to me. The customer service and experience are terrible. I want to cancel my order and get a refund, but I don't know how to do that as they don't respond to the emails!

November 15, 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent Aftercare

I purchased a bookcase 3 months ago ready to move home. When we went to in build it the fittings kit was missing as the box was damaged. Contacted GLT and they sent a new kit FOC that day - what excellent serivce

October 31, 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Sally went above and beyond for us (and…

Sally went above and beyond for us (and we're also very happy with their products). Thank you!

November 12, 2025
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Reply from Great Little Trading Co.

Thank you so much for taking the time to send this feedback in, it's so lovely to read. Best wishes Lisa

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Please get in touch

Please get in touch. No telephone number to contact you re goods sent that are damaged. I paid for premium quality so am very upset that I can’t speak to someone on the phone to sort out this matter. I’ve emailed but not confident I will hear in time to get a replacement for my daughter’s birthday.

Had to arrange someone to build for me and I can’t dismantle it myself so I need someone to get in touch to sort out the replacement pieces. 3 are damaged. I paid £220 via Habitat/Argos for a desk.

November 11, 2025
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Reply from Great Little Trading Co.

I am so sorry to hear you have had problems with your delivery arriving damaged, this is below expectations from GLTC. As your order was via another website we aren't able to identify your order without an order ID and delivery address. If you haven't provided these on the email to customer care can I request you email this information in please (I am afraid I can't identify you from your Trustpilot handle) . Then a member of the team will pick this up accordingly. Best wishes Lisa

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Professional and Helpful Customer Care

I reached out to GLTC as Aspace, the original manufacturer of a bunk bed I purchased, went into administration and was no longer fulfilling its product guarantee. At first, I was informed that GLTC had not assumed responsibility for previous Aspace warranties. However, after further communication, the Customer Care Manager kindly arranged for replacement slats to be sent to me as a goodwill gesture.
While the process was initially frustrating, I truly appreciated the resolution and the professionalism shown in the end. The Manager was responsive, courteous, and I am grateful for her support in resolving the issue.

September 29, 2025
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Reply from Great Little Trading Co.

Thank you so much for taking the time to leave this feedback, we're grateful. We also are happy that the issue was able to be resolved. Best wishes
Lisa

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Really pleasant experience

This is my first experience with The Great Little Trading Company. I asked them for help sourcing a furniture part. Despite the fact that I hadn’t even bought the piece of furniture myself, they responded quickly and very professionally and in such a friendly manner. Sally, in particular, found which piece it was and immediately sent me a replacement. I couldn’t have asked for a better service. Danielle also checked that I had received everything I needed. If only all services were as efficient and friendly as this one, life would be so much easier and more pleasant. Thank you.

October 20, 2025
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Reply from Great Little Trading Co.

Thank you so much for taking the time to provide this feedback, we always aim to resolve your issues swiftly and efficiently so we are delighted to hear this. Best wishes Lisa

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Marshmallow play kitchen damaged and poor quality

We ordered the Marshmallow play kitchen for my daughter's 2nd birthday. Time was limited beforehand so my husband only got around to building it the night before her birthday. When he erected it, the wooden counter top was damaged and broken and at risk of causing splinters, towel rail was missing, the magnet for the washing machine didnt hold the door shut and some of the screws didnt bit. It was a shame as such a lovely kitchen. We had a prompt response from GLTC when we emailed them and they issued a full refund to us, just disappointed as it was our first time ordering from GLTC and not to have a kitchen for our daughters birthday.

October 12, 2025
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Reply from Great Little Trading Co.

We're so sorry to hear that your kitchen arrived damaged, this must have been a huge disappointment the night before your daughters birthday. It's very rare for one of our products to arrive in this state and I am pleased to see your issue is resolved and a refund issued. Best wishes Lisa

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Terrible customer service, avoid!

After returning my order in May and receiving no refund after multiple emails and months of waiting, it took raising a dispute with American Express to get my money back.

When they ask you to send them (another) email on these reviews, they just ignore those too. And they already had my order number as part of the initial review so why do you need another email?

Avoid this company and if you do want to purchase something, use a credit card so you’re protected.

April 23, 2025
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Reply from Great Little Trading Co.

I am so sorry to read that you have had problems with your refund. I can't see an order number on this review, has this been resolved now or do you still need help? Best wishes Lisa

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Extremely helpful customer service

Sally has been so helpful in helping me with furniture instructions for my bunkbeds. She was quick to reply and extremely detailed in her response. Very helpful - 10 out of 10.

October 14, 2025
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Reply from Great Little Trading Co.

Thank you so much for the wonderful feedback this is lovely to read.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Exceptional customer care

I have purchased numerous things from this company over the last few months.

Recently I purchased their Toddler Tower. I made an incorrect order re colour so ended up making duplicate purchases.

Sally, from the GLTC customer care team, was sensational. A refund was made immediately upon it being brought to her attention.

Quick, helpful and very kind. I wish more businesses provided this level of customer care.

Thank you Sally x

October 13, 2025
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Reply from Great Little Trading Co.

Thank you so much for the wonderful feedback and we will make sure we pass on the feedback to Sally. Best wishes Lisa

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Perfect

I ordered the fox savings bank as a gift for my little grandson...it was delivered 2 days later, perfectly packed to protect it in transit. The fox savings bank is absolutely perfect....beautifully made and exceptional quality...

October 10, 2025
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Reply from Great Little Trading Co.

Thank you so much for the wonderful review, we are so pleased to read this.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Very poor customer service

This is an expensive brand which is fine if the quality is of an high standard but that has not been the case. Our shelving unit arrived faulty I immediately requested a replacement which they told me would take ten days. At which I responded I will have a refund instead. They said they had already sent a replacement, strange took 7 days to arrive. I still requested the refund. Another 7 days later the delivery company XPD who had confirmed they were collected at the last minute after my husband took the afternoon off work to be home, changed their mind and said it was too far to collect. Then I had to arrange another collection which was not for another 6 days. I am now stuck with two faulty units and no refund after a total of almost 3 weeks!

October 6, 2025
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Reply from Great Little Trading Co.

Hi Tanya

Thank you for taking the time to share your experience, and I’m truly sorry to hear about the issues you've faced.
We completely understand your frustration—especially when expectations around quality and service haven’t been met. It’s disappointing to hear that not only did your shelving unit arrive faulty, but the replacement process added further inconvenience and delays. That’s certainly not the standard we aim to uphold.
We’re currently reviewing what went wrong in your case, including the courier’s handling of the collection, to ensure this doesn’t happen again. In the meantime, I want to personally assure you that we’re committed to resolving this for you as quickly as possible.
I can see you have received your refund but should you need any further assistance please reach out to our customer support team directly so we can prioritise this for you.

Kind regards
GLTC

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Absolutely terrible

Absolutely terrible. My product came with a missing piece so I was not able to build it. Wrote to customer service 1 week ago with pictures and still have not heard back!

September 22, 2025
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Reply from Great Little Trading Co.

Hi Giulia
I'm truly sorry to hear about your experience and the inconvenience caused by the missing piece in your order. This is absolutely not the level of service we aim to provide.
I have checked our inbox and I am unable to locate any correspondence from you using your order number or email address linked to your order or your full name.
Please email us again at info@greatlittletrading.co.uk with your order number so we can ensure this gets sorted immediately.

Kind regards
GLTC

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

No refund issue upon return

Order was received but the item was not as expected, so we returned it. However, we have received no confirmation that the return was received and no refund has been issued. I am extremely disappointed with this company — despite repeated attempts to follow up, we have had no response for months. £70 is a significant amount of money to lose, and this experience has been very frustrating and unacceptable! Seems like I'm not the only one with this experience from other reviewers!

June 12, 2025
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Reply from Great Little Trading Co.

Subject: Assistance with Your Enquiry

Thank you for reaching out to us. We recently requested your assistance in confirming your identity to better assist you with your enquiry.

I sincerely apologise for the difficulties you have encountered and the frustration it has caused. This does not reflect the standard of service we strive to uphold, and I fully understand how disheartening it can be to feel overlooked, particularly in matters concerning a refund.

We appreciate your patience and understanding during this time. To expedite the resolution of your issue, I kindly request that you email us at info@greatlittletrading.co.uk with your order number and return tracking information. We will prioritise your case and ensure your refund is processed promptly.

Thank you for bringing this matter to our attention. We are dedicated to resolving your concerns and enhancing our service in the future.

Best regards,
GLTC

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Super company quality products and sent…

Super company quality products and sent us replacement parts when we lost them!

September 22, 2025
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Reply from Great Little Trading Co.

Hi Jonathan

Thank you so much for your kind words! We're thrilled to hear you’re happy with the quality of our products and service. It’s always our goal to go the extra mile for our customers, so we’re glad we could help with the replacement parts.
If you ever need anything else, we’re just a message away!

Warm regards,
GLTC

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Fab!!

Great to deal with, fast delivery and easy to build. Item looks lovely too.

September 3, 2025
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Reply from Great Little Trading Co.

Hi Rachel

Thank you so much for your wonderful feedback!
We’re delighted to hear that you found us great to deal with, appreciated the fast delivery, and found the item easy to build. It’s fantastic to know it looks lovely in your space too. If you need anything else or have any questions in the future, please don’t hesitate to reach out.
Thanks again for choosing us!

Kind regards
GLTC

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Grear customer service

Package arrived beautifully packed and very quickly. There was good communication and the 20% discount was great. Sure my granddaughter will live it

September 11, 2025
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Reply from Great Little Trading Co.

Hi Susan

Thank you so much for your lovely review!
We're thrilled to hear your package arrived quickly and beautifully packed — we always aim to make every delivery feel special. We're also glad the 20% discount was a nice bonus! We hope your granddaughter absolutely loves her gift. If there's anything else we can help with, don't hesitate to reach out.

Kind regards
GLTC

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

Delivery of items are really slow

Delivery of items are really slow. Part of my delivery was thrown over the fence and part delivery booked for a Sunday when the site is closed. Takes another 3 weeks for delivery to be rebooked if you miss the slot. Almost over a month delivery times! Unable to contact them only by email, so very slow response.

September 1, 2025
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Reply from Great Little Trading Co.

Dear Jane,
Thank you for your review
I’ve reviewed the details of your order and can confirm that the item you purchased has a lead time of up to 4 weeks, as advised at the time of ordering.
Your order was placed on 30th August, which means delivery is expected to be made by 29th September to remain within the stated timeframe.
I also noted that a delivery date of 14th September was offered but declined. Since then, the delivery address has been changed twice. While I understand these changes were made in an effort to expedite delivery, frequent address updates can unfortunately cause delays rather than speed up the process.
Regarding your communications with our Customer Service team, I’ve reviewed the correspondence and can confirm that all messages were responded to within 12 hours, well within our advised 48-hour response window outlined in our auto-reply.
Our team has made every effort to assist you, and while I appreciate your concerns, we are still operating within the expected lead time. Therefore, at this stage, your query does not meet the criteria for escalation as a formal complaint.
Please let me know if you have any further questions or if there’s anything else we can do to support you.

Kind regards
GLTC

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Absolutely gorgeous items

Absolutely gorgeous items. Ordered the teas art and post office for my granddaughters birthday. They are lovely and well made. Only downside was one saucer was missing from the tea set bit really doesn’t take away from the quality of the items. I have since ordered more for her Christmas presenrs. Recommended

August 24, 2025
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Reply from Great Little Trading Co.

Hi Zoe

Thank you so much for your kind words and for choosing our items for your granddaughter’s birthday!
We're delighted to hear you loved the tea set, art pieces, and post office — we take great pride in the quality and charm of our products. We're really sorry to hear about the missing saucer, though — please feel free to reach out to our customer service team, and we’ll be happy to help. It means a lot that you've already placed another order for Christmas — thank you for your continued support and recommendation! 🎁💖

Kind regards
GLTC

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent customer service

Excellent customer service, would definitely buy from them again!

September 15, 2025
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Reply from Great Little Trading Co.

Hi Elizabeth

Thank you so much for your lovely feedback!
We're thrilled to hear you had a great experience with our customer service, it's something we truly care about. We're so glad you'd buy from us again, and we look forward to welcoming you back soon. If there's ever anything we can help with, just let us know!

Kind regards
GLTC

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