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TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

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Considering 46 reviews, reviewers overwhelmingly had a great experience with this company. Customers consistently praise the wide selection of products, including popular brands and unique gifts, available at very competitive and reasonable prices. Many people highlight the excellent service received, from easy ordering processes to efficient dispatch. Reviewers frequently commend the fast delivery, noting that items arrive promptly and are often beautifully and carefully packaged, contributing to a smooth and reliable purchasing experience. However, some customers also noted issues with orders, specifically mentioning receiving damaged items or having products go missing, which sometimes led to dissatisfaction with the resolution process.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I’ve ordered from Temptations a few times now and absolutely love Wrendale gifts, diaries and soft toys I’ve recently ordered the plush Robin and he/she arrived very quickly,beautifully wrapped... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I ordered a Paddington Bear and some English tea to take to family in Japan. Really reasonable prices, arrived quickly and well packaged. I’d never come across Temptation Gifts before but I’ll save t... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I have purchased from here a few times with no issues. This last order I received yesterday, unfortunately, had 2 broken Christmas decorations. I contacted customer service with 2 photos and they agr... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I ordered a diary as a gift for myself. It’s Kate Spade 2026 diary and it was over £40 cheaper here than on Amazon. Also the Amazon one wasn’t due to be delivered until late January 2026. I o... See more


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Temptation Gifts Ltd has been in business since Mothers' Day 1983 and we've been trading online since July 2000. We now have six large high street stores and two busy websites. We are FIVE times winners of the title UK Online Gift Retailer of the Year.


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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great for Jellycat

I collect the vegetable jellycats and ordered a broccoli from them, it arrived quickly in very safe packaging and in perfect condition looks exactly like the picture. I’ll be ordering from them again 👍

March 8, 2025
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Scammers

My partner ordered a JellyCat through this store. The quality of this was disgraceful, and I am not entirely sure it’s genuine. We sent it back to be called liars and accused of washing the product. I had it for 24 hours, why would I wash it!
I have other jelly cats which have been washed and their quality is still better than a brand new jelly cat from this website. Spoke to a manager who said the products is ‘damp and smells of washing detergent’ which is impossible because it hasn’t been washed. This company are happy to send out and charge people for faulty/ fake products but are unhappy to refund them.
Don’t buy from this website unless you want poor customer service and terrible products.
I have had to contact jelly cat and trading standards to try resolve this issue because management can’t!

February 7, 2025
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Reply from Temptation Gifts

As advised during our conversation, we always come down of the side of the customer whenever possible, however as we believe that the dragon is not as we sent out, as we discussed, please contact Jellycat directly, and if they are willing to credit us for the dragon, then we are more than happy to refund you. Kind regards, Rebecca , customer service

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Terrible Quality Control and Even Worse Customer Service

Ordered a JellyCat through this store for my girlfriend for our 1 year anniversary as a present, upon arriving the quality wasn't the best but at the time I was none the wiser as I've never owned one, I wrapped it and gave it to my girlfriend on the date of our anniversary and she told me it wasn't right all the threads were sticking out and the quality was no way near right, we then elected to send it back to check as something didn't seem right with it, after sending it back we have been accused it has 'Obviously been washed' by Sharon Norman when it's been inside gift wrap and my partner had had it for 24 HOURS and we have done absolutely nothing to it, apparently the product was still damp it's genuinely ridiculous to be called a liar and accused of dishonesty when we have done absolutely nothing we were not happy with the quality and have been made out to be liars, worst customer experience if you have the option between the product you want from here or going without, save yourself the time and go without.

February 7, 2025
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Reply from Temptation Gifts

As advised during our conversation, we always come down of the side of the customer whenever possible, however as we believe that the dragon is not as we sent out, as we discussed, please contact Jellycat directly, and if they are willing to credit us for the dragon, then we are more than happy to refund you. Kind regards, Rebecca , customer service

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great seller for gifts

Was looking everywhere for a couple of hard to find Jellycats. A search popped up with this company. After reading reviews, I took the plunge and ordered. I have to say this first time customer will be returning.

Items were despatched quickly with traceable postage and both Jellycat came as described.

No issues at all and just a great business to deal with

January 10, 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Quick and efficient.

I ordered an item at the weekend, which was delivered by the following Wednesday. Speedy, efficient and simple with good communication throughout. I would very much recommend.

January 15, 2025
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

order not fully sent yet charged for

I ordered and paid for 3 pairs of socks that was needed as Christmas gifts but sadly only 1 pair was sent out in the biggest box (what a waste of packaging)
my confirmation email stated all pairs would be dispatched and ive had nothing to say why whey wasn't nor did I get a refund so very unhappy and wouldn't recommend

December 20, 2024
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Reply from Temptation Gifts

Hi Gemma, thank you for your review, as per our email correspondence, we have sent the missing socks out to you with Premium delivery, our sincere apologies for any inconvenience caused. Kind regards Rebecca @ customer service

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

This is a terrible company

This is a terrible company.

As a first time customer, I am simply unaware of limit per person for some popular items. And the only reason why I exceed is just because I want to get a free shipping. AND then a stuff cancelled my order and just accused me of ‘clearly found a workaround on our site which bypasses this rule’. As a first time customer, how would I know these hacks. And how terrible is it for the head of technical to just accuse customer like this.

It’s clearly a terrible accusation that would make everyone very unhappy amid of this festive season.

So just don’t buy from this store if you want to enjoy life. A waste of time in communication with such rude people.

December 20, 2024
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Reply from Temptation Gifts

Dear Hy,

Thank you for your review expressing unhappiness at the decisions taken regarding your recent order, and the way those decisions were conveyed to you.

We make it clear on our website that there are limitations with regard to multiples of individual Jellycat products that can be bought on any order. Jellycat is currently in huge demand, so we have imposed a limit on all our customers to try to ensure that the maximum number of genuine customers can acquire the products they seek.
However, I agree that my colleague’s use of the phrase “workaround” in his correspondence with you was unfortunate because it implied intent on your part to circumvent our terms of business and you have subsequently assured us this was a mistake. Frustratingly, we have had a number of customers trying to circumvent our rules on the number of Jellycat items which can be purchased, - we suspect in some cases, with the intention of re-selling the items. Since our terms of business with Jellycat forbid us from selling to anyone who intends to re-sell the product, we are extremely cautious about orders which break our rules, hence the decision to cancel your order in full. We do of course accept your explanation that this was a mistake.

I am very sorry that you have had a bad experience on this occasion, and I hope you will give us the chance to do better in the future. But once again may I stress, that you must order within our terms of business.

May I take this opportunity to wish you and your family a very happy Christmas.
Kind regards,
Mike Adams
Managing Director

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I much prefer giving praise but...

I much prefer giving praise to a company.
After paying for an order through Amazon pay, I received a mail saying it was declined. I reordered the next day on their site. I ended up being charged for both. It cost me two lots of postage to return one of the parcels £7.90. I tried to explain to customer services but they wouldn't accept there had been a glitch causing both orders to go through. Not happy. A costly experience.

December 4, 2024
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Reply from Temptation Gifts

Thank you for your review. Having looked into this further for you, I can confirm that your amazon pay order did fail. The two orders we received from you were both placed using card payment and were therefore, not caused or related to the failed amazon pay order.

I'm afraid we are therefore unable to assist further. Apologies for any disappointment caused.

Kind regards,
customer service

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Poor customer service with an…

Poor customer service with an 'I-care-less' attitude. Very disappointing

December 13, 2024
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Reply from Temptation Gifts

Thank you for your review. Our aim is to always treat our customers with the same level of kindness and fairness so we’re sorry if on this occasion you felt this was not the case. If there are any outstanding issues we can assist with please contact us at customerservice@temptationgifts.com.

Kind regards,
Customer service

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Big shoutout to this fab company!

Big shoutout to this fab company!
I’ve had so many delays and problems with parcels missing etc this Christmas (from other companies) so thought it would be nice to highlight a fabulous transaction! Placed an online order (for items that were out of stock at 2 other stores but found them here) paid for order and everything was packaged carefully and delivered very next day. Brilliant service!!! I keep forgetting to shop with them (probably because they don’t spam my emails like bigger store do) but every time I do, it’s just an utter joy! Thank you so much:)

December 9, 2024
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Rated 2 out of 5 stars

Wax Melt Fiasco

I ordered 3 'Black Friday reduced price' Yankee Candle Wax Melts from Temptation Gifts, intended as a cheap-ish stocking filler.
Whilst individually these were cheap items, collectively, with the additional (rather substantial) postage price, they amounted to pretty much standard high-street retail price.
Upon delivery I discovered that 2 of these items were unsealed, with the peel away front packaging completely non-adhered, and no sign of residue to indicate that they were previously sealed, which seemed odd.
The postal packaging used (a disproportionately large box and rough packing paper) seemed rather poorly chosen for small, loose items, allowing for lots of movement in transit, so I gave the benefit of the doubt that this may have caused the damage to product packaging during the delivery process.
I immediately emailed Temptation, with photo proof, to which in fairness they responded within less than 24hrs, saying that they would send out 2 replacements promptly (which is the reason I have given a 2 star rating).
I have received the replacements as a next day delivery, and guess what?
The same oddly chosen packaging, and 2 wax melts that are not only again completely unsealed, but with one being completely scentless.
Within the initial email response from customer service it was stated,
'We do ensure that they are fully attached when they are packaged, however, as the lids are designed to be easily removable for customers, in transit they can sometimes be shifted by the packaging, resulting in them beginning to peel'
With this in mind, and given the nature of complaint, it seems unfathomable that they would use exactly the same delivery packaging to send out replacement items!

I now find it hard to believe that Temptation aren't knowingly sending damaged/seconds/out of date stock (as mentioned in other reviews).
This is not mentioned during the advertising/sales process.
Having prompt customer service is not a substitute for selling inferior product, or (should the product be legitimate) using appropriate packaging for transit.
As such, I simply cannot recommend this company.
I could go through a protracted and annoying process to (again) raise this issue, but frankly can't be bothered. Instead, I shall simply honestly review my experience...
The only legitimate 'melts' associated with Temptation Gifts appear to be running the business.

November 27, 2024
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Reply from Temptation Gifts

Thank you for your review. I’m very sorry to hear that you have had a negative experience with us. Please be assured that all of our Yankee products come directly from Yankee Candle themselves. These items are quality checked by their team as well as ours, both when the stock is received and again prior to dispatch. I’m sorry to hear that on this occasion the wax melts did not arrive intact. We have recently contacted Yankee Candle regarding the glue being used to seal the wax melts, as we have recently encountered more issues with them arriving unstuck. Previously this has not been a problem.

I would like to reiterate that these items are checked prior to dispatch. We would never knowingly send a faulty or damaged item to a customer and always aim to resolve any order issues that we are made aware of. I do apologise that both your original order and replacements arrived in this condition. Please may I ask you to send us a photo of the wax melts you’ve now received to customerservice@temptationgifts.com with your order number in the subject line and on this occasion we will offer a part refund or a prepaid returns label so that the items can be returned for a full refund.

My sincerest apologies for any disappointment this has caused.

Kind regards,
Customer Service

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Perfectly UNSATISFIED

I am perfectly UNSATISFIED with this shop in Henley-on-Thames. Rude staff, who tries to overcharge you. If you take back something, they do NOT give back your money, but you must spend at them from an unwanted/useless item to other useless/ unwanted one.
Couple of days ago the shopkeeper served a lady earlier then me, just because she had more items in her hand to buy.
I took back 2 cards, and the young girl wanted to charge me for them, even I clearly said I take them BACK. Though they do NOT give back money, I asked their gift card, and had the nearly £10.00 on it. Later I decided to go back and buy stamps at them, just using up my own money for something useful. The price was around £13.00 , and the older shopkeeper, after giving the gift card with over £10.00 on it , that my payment is nearly £11.00! Maybe they should go back to the primary school to have some basic Mathematics classes! It happened with me in about 10 minutes there, and at last the manager came and solved the simple math problem, if you need to pay £13.00 and you own over £1.00 on them, you should NOT pay over £11.00 to them. No more temptation at Temptation. Their gifts are NOT unique or better any way, than other gift shops in Henley, but I can prove, their staff is rude and they try to cheet you and take advantage on you!
Averagely awful experience at Temptation!! AWOID Temptation!!!
GO to VINEGAR HILL GIFT SHOP, where you can have professional service, you have back your money if you take back something, and they have never tried to overcharge me.
Or go to STOCKS, where you can find a nice gift selection, not just clothing.

November 15, 2024
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Rated 3 out of 5 stars

One item is not satisfied

I ordered over 100 pounds worth items. Only one item was not satisfied. The Sarah Miller pen case. The Zip part was dense and not completely closed to the end. The shop send it replacement but still the zip didn't close to the end. I don't know why they just make sure the product is absolutely OK or not. The zip supposed to be close properly. Other staff are no problem at all. So, I will leave 3 stars, I am afraid.

November 4, 2024
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Outstanding delivery service

I found a retired jellycat which I desperately wanted, googled for Bailey Sloth and temptation gifts was the first website that showed had him in stock and for a very reasonable price.

An exact time stamp of Stanley the sloths journey;

I purchased him yesterday at 3pm - I paid paid for priority delivery cos I hate waiting. I got the dispatched notification at 5pm and he was delivered at 10.30am today.

He was well packaged and although it doesn’t arrive in the jellycat boxing I really am not fussed cause that would just end up in the recycling.

I’m really impressed with the delivery time and highly recommend for my fellow jellycat fans 🩷

October 30, 2024
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Perfect product at an amazing price

Perfect product at an amazing price! Also arrived so quickly! Ordered on Thursday and arrived Saturday! Thank you for a perfect experience will not hesitate to order again when looking for my next Jellycat

October 26, 2024
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

1000% recommend buying from here Ooky…

1000% recommend buying from here Ooky Bat Jellycat was sold out in all my local Jellycat shops I ordered it from here on Saturday afternoon and it was delivered today (Tuesday) I will definitely be buying from here again. Thanks for the speedy delivery and perfect Jellycat

October 1, 2024
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent service!

I don’t normally leave reviews like this but just want to shout out this little company.
Placed an order on Saturday and it was delivered Monday! Their service is fabulous and their packaging is all recycled! (Bonus points)

If you’re in need of a little gift or some Yankee candles (like me) then defo consider this business!

Well done Temptation Gifts. I’ll be a returning customer! Thank you for your great service!

September 16, 2024
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