Kotte & Zeller GmbH Reviews 4,848

TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

4.5

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

so in 2012, I needed outdoor gear—good quality, but affordable—and Kotter & Zeller totally came through! That shop made so many hikes and trips possible, like my Kyrgyzstan trek and backpacking in Af... See more

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

(Update March 4th 2026) I've now been contacted by Kotte & Zeller and they have refunded the wrong product I was sent. I appreciate the quick and correct handling of this case (after all). Se... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Alles in allem hat die aktuelle Bestellung sogar meine Erwartungen übertroffen. Perfect. Thanks very much. All the best to the Team of Kotte & Zeller. Thanks to the staff member who has packed my ord... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I got the order items in good condition. I had problem with payment and the support team replied my fast, I got the necessary information, help. They sent the goods by DHL very well packaged.

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Seit 1984 - Einkaufserlebnis für Abenteurer! Bestellen Sie einfach und bequem online oder blättern Sie in aller Ruhe in einem Kotte & Zeller Katalog. Auch der Kotte & Zeller Store in Rugendorf ist einen Besuch wert. Die Kotte & Zeller GmbH mit Sitz im fränkischen Rugendorf bei Kulmbach ist ein inhabergeführtes Familienunternehmen. Alles begann 1984 mit einer Männerfreundschaft, einem kleinen Ladengeschäft und einem handgeklebten Katalog. Heute werden die Kunden zeitgemäß über das Internet und klassisch über Kataloge erreicht. Mit einem riesigen Sortiment, das weit über "Ausrüstung für Abenteuer" hinaus geht, bietet Ihnen Kotte & Zeller heute eine große Auswahl an Marken und ein umfangreiches Sortiment mit über 36.000 verschiedenen Artikeln. Der Schwerpunkt liegt nach wie vor in den Bereichen Ausrüstung & Outoor, Freizeitbekleidung für Männer, Messern & Werkzeug, Selbstschutzartikeln, Freie Waffen, Softair und Modellbau. Multichannel Mittlerweile bestellen Kunden bei Kotte & Zeller am liebsten online und nutzen die vielen Vorteile die eine Bestellung im Onlineshop bietet: Eine umfangreiche Auswahl, tagesaktuelle Preise und eine sofortige Verfügbarkeitsanzeige. Viele Kunden blättern aber auch nach wie vor gerne im Katalog und lassen sich inspirieren. Auch die Filiale in Rugendorf erfreut sich an großer Beliebtheit und wird gut besucht. Sicher einkaufen EHI geprüfter Onlineshop: Die EHI Prüfung umfasst alle Aspekte, die für einen sicheren und verbraucherfreundlichen Einkauf wichtig sind. Dazu gehören insbesondere Testbestellungen, die Überprüfung der telefonischen Erreichbarkeit, alle gesetzlichen Informationspflichten und vieles mehr. Erst wenn ein Online-Shop alle geforderten Kriterien von EHI erfüllt, verleiht EHI das Siegel. Ihre Ware wird schnell und problemlos versandt - das gewährleisten ein großes Warenlager und ein gut ausgebildetes Team. Zum Service gehört selbstverständlich auch eine telefonische Beratung und technische Unterstützung für die angebotenen Artikel. Auch weiterhin setzen wir alles daran, Ihr kompetenter Partner für Abenteuerausrüstung, Freie Waffen, Airsoft und vieles mehr zu bleiben - so wie Sie es von uns gewohnt sind. Wir freuen uns auf Ihre Bestellung! Ihr Kotte & Zeller Team


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Rated 3 out of 5 stars

Update: this case has been corrected by the company

(Update March 4th 2026)

I've now been contacted by Kotte & Zeller and they have refunded the wrong product I was sent. I appreciate the quick and correct handling of this case (after all). See my initial review below:

Made my first order a few weeks ago including a scope mount and some pellets. I was after the US made Crosman pellets so ordered those. The picture they have is of the US ones and "manufacturer information" on their site also states the same, so that's what I thought I was going to get.

To my disappointment I received the new Spanish made pellets which are definitely not the same product and for which I have absolutely no use. Some might say it's only a box of pellets, but it's the principle. If I get sent a wrong product I expect to get the right one or a refund.

I contacted Kotte & Zeller right after. It's now close to two weeks since and I haven't heard a thing from them. Luckily they got two out of three products right, so I guess I'll just take the hit and not order from them again.

February 11, 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Very fast shipment

Very fast shipment! And easy to find and search in the webshop. Will definitely buy from Kotte&Zeller again. Happy consumer from Sweden.

January 27, 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Beyond amazing

so in 2012, I needed outdoor gear—good quality, but affordable—and Kotter & Zeller totally came through! That shop made so many hikes and trips possible, like my Kyrgyzstan trek and backpacking in Africa. I even have a scarf from them that's been to 65 countries! Seriously, best shopping experience ever. Their support is incredible, always ready to help. They're super trustworthy, and I owe them a huge thanks.

March 6, 2025
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Customer service non existent

Ordered an item and an accesory for this, accesory name mentioned universal….
Part does not fit so contacted customer service via the web form, no reply.
Now reading the reviews I see a trend, all happy reviews from people when they have no issues but as soon as someone makes use of customer service the reviews are low.
Think I will need to accept my loss of 20 euro for the wrong part, they probably know customers will not make this into legal affairs.
Just here to warn people that their customer service stinks.

January 4, 2025
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I ordered 4 scale models

I ordered 4 scale models, one of which the magazine was stuck and one of which the scale was completely undersized. Sent in a complaint. They replied the magazine was able to remove: in other words they are calling me a liar. Regarding the scale model that is way to small they wrote they would check and if needed the items description would be altered. What good is that to me? I ordered a particular scale and they sent me a wrong scale. No effort what soever to resolve both complaints. That is sad, extremely sad.

September 23, 2024
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Erwartungen wieder übertroffen…

Alles in allem hat die aktuelle Bestellung sogar meine Erwartungen übertroffen.
Perfect. Thanks very much. All the best to the Team of Kotte & Zeller. Thanks to the staff member who has packed my order! ;-)

November 10, 2023
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Rated 2 out of 5 stars

Kotte & Zeller is only for fast money…

Kotte & Zeller is only for fast money by sale. Aftersale they never heard of. They don't like foreign people and always tell being cheapest over Germany. We have a lot of Europe and even with higher costs for shipment, sometimes (50%) it's cheaper in another country. I must have bought for about 5.000 Euro. Got some leaking mags and trying for weeks to get other ones. They never reply. Best - NEVER EVEN DO BUSINESS WITH THEM GERMANS AND LET THEM BE HAPPY WITH THEIR GERMAN CUSTOMERS. "Versandrückläufer" never buy a single one. You might have to send it back with the excact same issues it was sent back before. They just keep sending until they found some person to keep it. In mine it was damaged and the pellet was still inside. (nothing like repaired and checked) time in between selling it and selling it again is about 4 weeks.

May 25, 2023
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Professional

Very good products, with a fair price-quality ratio, seriousness. Professionals.I'll be back!

September 16, 2022
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