Maplin Reviews 

1,264
TrustScore 4 out of 5

4.1

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Looking at 38 reviews, reviewers had a great experience with this company. Customers frequently praise the exceptionally fast delivery services and note how simple it is to navigate the digital platform and place their orders smoothly without any trouble. Many people also note that the items arrive securely packaged, matching their descriptions precisely and functioning reliably right out of the box. However, some people mentioned experiencing frustrating delivery delays, tracking discrepancies, or having parcels mistakenly sent to completely incorrect residential addresses. Additionally, a few consumers noted receiving completely different products than advertised and faced unhelpful customer service responses when seeking professional assistance or refunds.

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Delivery service

Customers had positive experiences with delivery service, frequently highlighting fast shipping times and... See more

Product

Consumers find product to be positive, highlighting sturdy quality and items arriving just as described.... See more

Order

Clients share satisfaction regarding the order process, highlighting that items are easy to purchase and... See more

Reviews shaping this summary

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Searched on website easily and placed order without problem. The package of two items was delivered within the time frame expected and as it was tracked, I could easily follow its progress. The item... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

My son is camping for the weekend the site has no electric so I ordered a torch radio and charger device this is ideal no more batteries running out also his mobile phone to keep in touch with u... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I can't believe how quickly and well packaged this arrived. Will def shop at Maplin again, and I got a Blue light discount.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent service. We've lost Maplin from the high street but pleased to see them still on line. The item exactly as described, promptly delivered. Would use Maplin again and recommend.


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  1. Electronics Store

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Maplin Electronics LTD (June 1976 - June 2018) - Provided us with a legacy that we are truly proud to benefit from. Whilst the reviews before this period do not represent us as a company, we shall certainly make note so that we may learn and deliver the best customer service that is humanly possible. Maplin Online (January 2019 - Present) At Maplin we believe passionately in a world where connecting people with brilliant technology enriches lives. We exist to bring those ideas to you, even if you’re not an expert. From voice-controlled light bulbs, to Esports and Raspberry Pi, we’ve got you covered. We are always testing and relentlessly improving to get that bit better every day. from free delivery, to listening to your product feedback and best deals! Visit www.maplin.co.uk today!


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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great service!

Ordered a new camera from Maplin. Dispatched same day and arrived super quickly. Great service. Loads of updates.
#MA22112

July 22, 2024
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Binoculars

My first pair of binoculars and they are great! Lightweight, so pleased! ordered early hours on Friday morning received on Saturday afternoon, fast delivery.

May 24, 2024
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Lush Item

Lush Item
Quick Delivery, items as described, quick and easy transaction with no issues

April 25, 2024
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Never received an order, support is horrible

Ordered for £110 on 16/03, never received. communication is very poor - no time frame, never get back even to say they are still working on it or something in progress. They write only after I leave a messages on the site. It feels like they don't care, if not worse. Too bad I didn't read the reviews before buying

March 27, 2024
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

BRILLIANT PLUGS.

What a great item.now i can turn on my water pump to extract rainwater from bottom of garden without going outside and getting soaking wet, plus extractor fans in garage to rid of condensation,didn't know these plugs existed wish i had known years ago .highly recommended great company recieved next day perfect..a big THANK YOU MAPLIN.

February 20, 2023
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Improved Customer Service

Update (20/02/24) - I am happy to upgrade the review given the response from James below. James reached out to me on email initially and arranged a return from Yodel, that never showed up. After some confusion, he was able to send a return label so I could post it myself. James also ensured he followed up on the refund and confirmed as soon as it was done. Thankfully, refund was quick after the item was delivered to their warehouse. I hope this helps to put some trust back into their service. The only issue is lack of telephone line and delay in response over emails. Hope they work on this ! Thank you James for keeping up the promise !

MA15318 - Want to return an order, where the incompetent "Yodel" courier did not collect as scheduled. So I have sent numerous emails to Mapling to rearrrange or atleast send me the label and I can go and drop it to the courier shop.

No working phone lines, no live chat. Its next to impossible to find someone respond to you in time. Sporadic email responses over couple of days (once a week or at the most twiice).

Not very customer efficient. Why can't you attach a returns note in the shipment, so its easier to return it????

January 18, 2024
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Reply from Maplin

Hi Swati,

I'm so sorry you feel we didn't respond to you soon enough, it looks like it was a combined issue as we weren't notified about the failed collection until late on Friday, and our offices aren't open over the weekend.
This was unfortunately compounded by the fact that our system seemed to receive numerous identical emails from you and this caused the entire thread to be marked as spam on Tuesday
I must emphasise that I'm very sorry that we didn't catch this sooner, and I am hopeful that you've received the email we sent on Wednesday with the returns label.

Hopefully, we can have this resolved very soon.
Thanks
James

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Bought one before!

I knew that what I wanted was available from Maplins, as I have bought one before. The power lead arrived in the post this morning 29/1/24 Highly delighted with the fast despatch and delivery! Thank you!

January 25, 2024
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