Written on: 14/04/2013
I usually love fall, but now that I live in Seattle, I live in some sort of fall-ish time warp. It's deielitfny fall for about 9 months out of the year and then "summer" is a weird combo between spring and fall. This means that right now in August, I am wearing layers and jackets, and even tights some times! I don't feel guilty when I'm at a store and I'm drawn to the sweater section!So I am currently looking for: chunky knits, cardigans, muted colored skirts, another pair of boots (though... (read more)
Written on: 18/02/2013 by Abarker1403 (1 review written)
I bought a storage unit in August 2012. I am a competent person and constructed it despite the imaginative instructions. In October one of the draws fell apart leaving small metal catches scattered about, not great with a 10 month old crawling about. I called gltc and they despatched a new pack of hardware but despite this, two draws then fell apart in January. I requested return of the item and a refund. It was collected in January and despite several chasing emails, I still do not have... (read more)
Written on: 15/02/2013
One of the best companies I've shopped with. Customer service is amazing. Delivery extremely fast and amazing products. LOVE IT. (read more)
Written on: 11/01/2013
ordered on the 21st December and delivery arrived morning of the 24th. Fantastic, hassle free service and kids were delighted with their new play kitchen. (read more)
Written on: 05/01/2013 by meglet222 (1 review written)
I live in Australia and my small granddaughters live in the Rep. of Ireland. Great Little Trading Company had a good website, so I ordered a wigwam from them for the children as a special Christmas gift. GLTC notified me and said it was dispatched on 23 November. When it didn't arrive by 10 December I contacted GLTC and they said they could only track to the N. Ireland border, and beyond that they did not know what courier company was used to take the goods into the Rep. of Ireland and... (read more)
Written on: 21/12/2012
This company combines the two worst traits for an online business, poor customer service and high prices. Although their product selection is interesting you can definitely find the same items on other websites for less. More frustrating is their poor customer service and lack of initiative when trying to solve a problem. They managed to send a package to the wrong address and admitted it was their fault but then asked me to come up with the solution of getting things remained. (read more)
Written on: 10/12/2012 by Lcapener (1 review written)
I ordered a kitchen 3 weeks a go for my daughters birthday still not here, 9 phone calls later and three e mails which haven't even been responded too and still no kitchen. They have said the delivery service they used keep trying to deliver which is rubbish as I have stayed in for the last three weeks. They do not phone me back, they cannot say when I will receive and they have not refunded the money, I can literally day this is the worse company I have ever used, do not go near. (read more)
Written on: 08/12/2012 by LindaBennett
I ordered a hairbrush and mirror set as a Xmas present for my 5 year old granddaughter which I had personalised with her name. When it came it was not acceptable as it stated "suitable for 3+ years", when in fact it was just a tiny baby brush and mirror. I have returned it but have been flatly refused any refund by very curt e-mails even though I left my telephone number. I am now £36 down and have no christmas present for my granddaughter. Thanks and merry xmas GLTC!!!!! (read more)
Written on: 03/12/2012
I ordered product L1625 – Play Shop and Theatre from the GLTC on 27 Oct 12. The goods then arrived in a timely fashion. Then on 1 Nov 12 the GLTC advised me that this product was part of a recall because it could not be assembled due to a manufacturing defect. My product was not in the affected batch. Then on 21 Nov 12 the GLTC further advised me that my product may have been affected as the manufacturing problem spanned across multiple batches and that I should assemble it... (read more)
Written on: 21/11/2012
Despite having pretty good catalogue content GLTC have a shocking customer service and unfair delivery policies. I tried to take advantage of a free next day delivery promotion and was shocked to discover that I wasn't entitled to as I live in the Scottish Highlands and Islands. I live in Aberdeen which isn't in the Highlands and Islands. Complained and they removed me from their mailing list and hoped I would take advantage of their great promotions in the future. Have since had next day... (read more)
Written on: 17/11/2012 by wilkie20
I ordered a cabin bed and was told it would take four weeks , i have heard nothing and it has taken several phone calls on my part to try and sort. I was informed that a message had been left on my phone but looks like they had the wrong number, despite it being correct on my order form. After waiting a few days called again only to be told i had been rung again, but had no messages on mobile or phone number. I asked to speak to a manager on the fourth occasion, i was left on hold for... (read more)
Written on: 31/10/2012
Ordered the multipurpose playtable which holds itself out as durable and at £200 it is not a cheap option. One small spill from an aqua doodle pen later and the top is peeling. I complained and they said - we never said it was waterproof. So a durable child's play table cannot stand being played on with an aqua doodle. Totally shoddy product and appalling customer service. I will never shop there again. (read more)
Written on: 02/10/2012
Ordered 4 x personalised washbags on 16 Aug for birthdays at end Sep and Oct. I chased them mid-Sep to find out what had happened to be told they were out of stock. 3 were then delivered but have just rung about the 4th to be told the same again. They are giving me a £5 voucher off my next order - but I'm not sure I will even go back to them again. Agree with other reviews on here - the website and catalogue are great, but there is something seriously wrong with their back office and... (read more)
Written on: 25/07/2012
Spent hours one Sunday trying to order a desk and chair set for my granddaughter at a cost of over £100. Failed, which was worrying because I had entered my credit card details twice. So tried again on Monday morning in a hurry because I had to get to work. Entered all details of billing address and delivery address but unfortunately, one digit in the delivery postcode was not right. The delivery company tried to deliver the present but failed - due to an incomplete address, even though... (read more)
Written on: 07/07/2012
Ordered a personalised pencil case from this company. Does state four weeks delivery , but six week later no pencil case. Rang customers services, helpful and arrived next day. But quality very poor, the embroidery is difficult to read and threads loose. Some felt pens no lids attached, so pen dried up. Cheap felt pens type cost 49 p in cheap shop.. Poor quality for £18. Wonder how long named pencils will last. Save your money don't buy this. What a shame obviously this company are... (read more)
Written on: 28/04/2012
AVOID this Company Found this company through Top Cashback however for some reason it didn't request with TCB. I sent a missing transaction to TCB who followed it up with The Great Little Trading Company. However when TCB finally recieved a response GLTC refused to pay up!! Note: I use TCB all the time and so know about cookies and making sure they are working properly. (read more)
Written on: 06/04/2012 by danny2k13 (1 review written)
i order a play kitchen from GLTC on the 30/3/2012 for my lil girl birthday it was ment to be with me a day befour her birthday 5/4/2012 i been on the phone to them all day and they saying that the delivery courier have lost it. it cost me £158.95 now i got to wait like 5 more day befour my lil girl get her play kitchen i well no use them anymore the call staff was good but i dont know wat going with them i just what the kitchen or my money back (read more)
Written on: 06/03/2012 by Wendy13
I have ordered items from this company when my children were really young and were pleased with the quality but not so much the price. Now my son is 8 and we have just decorated his room and we wanted a world map for his wall. I wanted something that would last and looked good - on the GLT website they had 3 maps and we chose the 1 for older children- it stated that it was laminated and had the flags of the countries on it. It cost £28 + for map and delivery. Today it arrived- its not... (read more)
Written on: 21/02/2012
My wife purchased a unit and bookshelf (L1600) cost was £163 ..For this price you would assume such small book shelf would be robust and fit snugly when assembled. During assembly one of the cam lock nuts snapped. For £163 not a single spare was provided. On calling none could be provided. I eventually sourced a spare. The unit is flimsy and no better than a £30 Argos equivalent. I would not recommend this company (read more)
Written on: 15/01/2012
We ordered furniture for our daughter's bedroom at the beginning of August 2011 and I am still waiting for a refund in January 2012. We did not receive any part of the set until the end of November, during which time, I was the one doing all the chasing and never got any real answers from GLTC. When the wardrobe was finally delivered in December, it was not as described. We therefore had to return all the furniture so as not to have a non-matching set. It has taken 3 phone-calls and and... (read more)
Written on: 03/01/2012
We have bought a number of items from GLTC over the past few years. Recently the quality of some of the items has dropped considerably and they don't stand up well to normal wear and tear from children playing or they have been delivered broken. Completely lost faith now as busy parents don't have spare time to chase up and complain and send back parcels. A real shame as they used to be better. (read more)
Written on: 04/12/2011 by Tantantan
We brought an amazing playhouse from GLTC for our children last year before Christmas! We were really concerned about delivery due to the snow but they managed to get it to us on time. They called before delivery and everything went very smoothly. A year on the children absolutely love the playhouse, with 4 kids it has been very well used but looks has great as the day it was installed! We get so many comments from visitors on how great it looks and how jealous they are of it! Best purchase... (read more)
Written on: 03/12/2011
GLCT state that they will delivery between 3-5 working days. This statement should be removed from their website as they clearly cannot achieve this marker. After waiting 20 minutes on the telephone to speak to customer services, I was informed that there was a problem with the courier service and I was likely to receive the goods in further weeks time. You would think a notification email would have been sent!. I would NOT recommend gltc. (read more)
Written on: 23/11/2011 by RugratsMum (1 review written)
Ordered bed on 5 November 2011- Still waiting. Delivery originally arranged by couriers for Tuesday 22 November but on Monday 21 November pm was contacted by bed wholesaler (NOT GLTC) to be told bed was out of stock and they haven't got a date when stock will arrive. At no point have GLTC contacted me directly to tell me what is going on, instead I have been left to contact both the wholesaler and the courier to find out expected delivery, to which no one can answer. My question to... (read more)
Written on: 08/10/2011 by vanessaavery
Where to start??!!! The products are fantastic and look great, the website is usable, you order and pay for goods......and then it all goes wrong!!! I waited over three weeks for a product that (finally) turned up this afternoon with the driver telling me that he had delivered it to us as 'a favour' - oh not part of the service then!!! I spent nearly two hours on the phone trying to chase up delivery and was eventually rung yersterday by the delivery company who asked if we could pick up... (read more)
Written on: 01/08/2011
Bought several items from Great Little Trading Company. Delivery of 2 of the items that were not back in stock was shocking. Had to phone them numerous times to find out where my item was at so I can be home for the delivery (as I received a confirmation email to say it was dispatched). No one could give me a clear answer. I waited for 2 more weeks until it finally arrived. When it did an unprofessional man with a van turned up on his own 5 hours later than the warehouse told me he would.... (read more)
Written on: 25/06/2011 by paulhinchliffe
We were bought a garden storage bench as a present, had all sorts of nightmares with the delivery so we eventually had to take a day off work to sort it out. When the product arrived bits of the wood inside had been snapped. If the supplier agrees to take the product back we will have to have it picked up (another day off) and then another one delivered (another day off). What a waste of time. (read more)
Written on: 25/02/2011 by HVVaughan (2 reviews written)
I have been a GLTC fan since the birth of my first child. Unfortunately, my last two experiences have changed this. I am still waiting for furniture that I bought for my sons bedroom over three months ago.
Customer service is polite but ineffective.
Catalogue looks great, but I would prefer more substance behind the form.
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Written on: 22/01/2011
My sister-in-law ordered my son a beanbag chair for Xmas at the beginning of December and told delivery would be 10ish days, well in time for Xmas Day. On 22 January the chair had still not been received. GLTC claim an attempt at delivery was made before Xmas but we were snowed in that day so 1. I know nobody called round 2. I seriously doubt delivery was attempted.
When I try and speak to GLTC about the delivery they site data protection as a reason they can't discuss any of the...
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Written on: 21/10/2010
GLTC should be renamed "The SH1t Little Trading Company"
I placed an order with GLTC on 31st August 2010 for the Harbour Bunk Bed and 2 mattresses - and was well aware that there would be a wait of 4-6 weeks for delivery of these items, but I was prepared to wait and planned the redecoration of our boys' room with this time-schedule in mind.
Once the 6 weeks was up I rang GLTC to find out a delivery date and was told that the delivery company would contact us in the next few days to...
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Written on: 24/03/2012
Hi there, wold love to know who the company in n Irealnd is that you got the items from as I'm keen to get items and am having hassle trying to get them shipped to republic of Ireland? Thanks a million, carina
Written on: 13/10/2010
What a saga! Late delivery (several weeks) was blamed on GLTC's courier company (but GLTC point bank refused to chase the couriers or give me a number to do it). When the furniture arrived it was damaged - the whole corner of the wardrobe was missing - and showed that the advertised 'solid wood' was in fact MDF. Arranging collection took many, many calls, e-mails and a fax to head office. It is now 6 weeks since the wardrobe was collected. I have been told twice that the refund has been... (read more)
Written on: 01/10/2010
We ordered a playhouse with a 4-6 week delivery time. At 5 weeks we had not got a confirmed time and I telephoned the company who deliver, who could not say when they would have stock. At no point do GLTC check that you have received orders placed with them. You have to do all the telephoning and chasing yourself. GLTC deal with a company who are then dealing with another company and to get answers is impossible. The house was ordered mid June and arrived in September. I chose it for... (read more)
Written on: 16/09/2010
I ordered a rug in May and was told it would be delivered in July. I chased it and was then told August, chased again when it failed to arrive and was told September. I finally received a rug yesterday but it is the wrong one. I have tried calling today but there is an automated message stating that the number is not recognised. I have emailed them and await their reply. Am very disappointed and fed up. (read more)
Written on: 13/09/2010
Dreadful customer service! I ordered a personalised swimming bag 5 weeks ago. Despite being way outside their timing for delivery and numerous phone calls I am still waiting. I keep being told it is the suppliers problem, and not theirs. When I have asked if they will continue to use this very unreliable supplier the response was oh yes we've used them for years! (read more)
Written on: 12/07/2010
I ordered a bed with a wait of upto 12w. At 13w I chased it up. After many phone calls GLTC arranged a delivery date then failed to show. They subsequently arranged 4 more delivery dates and failed to show. They eventually delivered it on a completely different day when I was out. When the bed arrived it was damaged so I asked for them to take it away. They agreed to collect it on 3 seperate occasions and did not. Whenever I tried to contact the customer care team they were useless. They... (read more)
Written on: 10/07/2010
I ordered the Godilocks bean bag chair in May for my son's birthday and waited 10-14 days for delivery. It never arrived and I phoned them to query what had happened. They said they would phone me back and two weeks later with no response I phoned them back, this time I was told that they would phone me back within the day. The next day I phoned them back demanding some answers and was told once again that they would have to phone me back - can anyone else see a pattern emerging here? I... (read more)
Written on: 08/03/2010
We bought a midsleeper bed expecting really good quality for the price. The drawers are appalling quality, the base of the drawers are made from plywood and with the cheap glue, they do not hold. We ahd to buy super glue and even after being glued together they droop.
We should have bought from IKEA, the quality is better.
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Written on: 22/01/2010
I ordered a gift but when it arrived I need to exchange for a simular item I was told the exchange item would be sent out by return I paid £10 to have the item picked up before Christmas but it was not, the item was eventually picked up 2 weeks later afer numerous telephone calls but after another two weeks and more calls I am still waiting for someone to contact me after I have been promised on numerous occasions that someone would call me back. Their Customer Service is rubbish also... (read more)
Written on: 12/05/2011
I bought a tricycle from GLTC in February and the parent handle broke after a couple of uses. I really couldn't be bothered complaining at the time and just left it however a screw came loose and went missing whilst my child was using it. I phoned them on Sunday morning and they had delivered a new one by Tuesday morning, they have told me to dismantle the old one in my own time and let them know and they'll collect it. I didn't have to prove anything and the advisor was more than helpful... (read more)
Written on: 09/03/2011
BOUGHT THE SAND PIT PIRATE SHIP, THE WOOD EASILY BROKE WHEN PUTTING TOGETHER AND IS WARPED, EVEN PIECES THAT ARE MEANT TO BE FUSED TOGETHER HAVE FALLEN APART. CONTACTED THEIR NON EXISTENT CUSTOMER SERVICES AND I HAVE TO PROVE THE DEFECT BEFORE THEY WILL TAKE ACTION. BOUGHT THE DRAWER TYPE TUBS BEFORE XMAS, £40 EACH AND THE ARE FALLING TO PIECES AS WELL, MFI WERE BETTER!!
RIP OFF MERCHANTS
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Written on: 16/02/2011
Whilst I am pleased with the quality of the items that I've received i'm not happy with the appalling distribution system this companys appears to have. I have been waiting for a month now for my complete order to appear and I am. quite frankly, tired of chasing them. Although I am happy with the service I've received from the sales team GLTC has failed on every other level. I wouldn't go anywhere near them unless you like the idea of calling them daily or having incomplete furniture orders. (read more)
Written on: 21/12/2010
Singluar worst retail experience in my 8 years of living in the UK. Order placed in May, not completely fulfilled until December - when they sent two of the missing part by mistake. Had to call 6 or 7 times to get the payment processed - something went wrong on their end each time and I was told a manager would call me back... As a special bonus, you get to listen to 20 minutes of 'Postman Pat' and 'Winnie the Pooh' each time you call and are put on hold. Avoid like the plague. (I only... (read more)
Written on: 04/01/2011
Dear Sir, Sorry you've had such a terrible time ordering with us. I'd like to contact you personally to apologise and resolve any outstanding issues. As this review is annoymous I need to locate your account and contact details - in order to do this please can I ask you to email feedback@gltc.co.uk with your name, postcode, and email address and we shall get back to you straight away.
<br/>Many thanks, GLTC
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Written on: 15/12/2010
bought a very expensive bench from them - which couldnt be assembled due to a fault with the unit - they wouldnt refund or help at all - absolutly awful company. (read more)
Written on: 04/01/2011
Sorry you've had such a terrible time ordering with us. I'd like to contact you personally to apologise and resolve any outstanding issues. As this review is annoymous I need to locate your account and contact details - in order to do this please can I ask you to email feedback@gltc.co.uk with your name, postcode, and email address and we shall get back to you straight away.
<br/>Many thanks, GLTC
Written on: 07/12/2010
Terrible service and quality of products very poor. Have just got out the nativity set purchased last year and all the paint has come off the figures. I have contacted GLTC who asked for photos and then said they cant help. Would not recommend to anyone. (read more)
Written on: 04/01/2011
Sorry you've had problems with your Nativity Figures - we are looking into this now. I'd like to contact you personally to apologise and resolve any outstanding issues. As this review is annoymous I need to locate your account and contact details - in order to do this please can I ask you to email feedback@gltc.co.uk with your name, postcode, and email address and we shall get back to you straight away.
<br/>Many thanks, GLTC
Written on: 23/11/2010 by ctownsen (1 review written)
Just been really let down by 'great' little trading company - no presents for my 4 year old's birthday despite us ordering well in advance ... (read more)
Written on: 24/11/2010
Hello there, I've spotted your review and really sorry to hear of all of the trouble you've been having with us at GLTC. We're trying to identify your order to resolve the issues, and would be grateful if you could email me at feedback@gltc.co.uk with your name and postcode so i can locate your account and call you personally to apologise and resolve. Many thanks, GLTC
Written on: 08/11/2010
GLTC customer service is a joke. Shipping is a overpriced disgrace.
I will never use them again; have contacted trading standards.
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Written on: 24/11/2010
Hello, I've seen your review and sorry you've had all of this trouble with us at GLTC. Please can I ask you to email me personally at feedback@gltc.co.uk with your name and postcode so i can locate your account and telephone you personally to resolve any outstanding issues and apologise. Many thanks,
<br/>GLTC
Written on: 04/11/2010
I wish we had followed our gut with GLTC...I had my reservations about Great Little Trading Co from the beginning. Their website wouldn't let us purchase at the sale price. Customer service wouldn't help, didn't seem to care. Sent us the wrong mattresses for our bunk beds. Won't call us back when they promise to. Like others on here, we have a list of names from the customer service, but not one of them bothers to follow up when they say they will, nor call us back. We now have a bunk bed... (read more)
Written on: 20/09/2010
Very interesting to read so many poor reviews about this company. I'm thankful that my order was very small and only for £35 but even so.....
Dreadful service from the start. When I placed the order online the payment section froze. I rang customer service to check it had gone through - they said it hadn't. Frustrated with the website and slightly indifferent sales staff I then found another company which did the same thing I wanted (personalised pens and pencil cases for the new school...
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Written on: 11/07/2010
I could not agree more with the terrible reviews of GLTC - just wish I had looked on this site before I ordered from them!
I spent £425 on the Anchorage bunk beds and they only delivered one of the underbed storage drawers. This was in April. I have called them so many times and all they can say is they don't know when they will deliver they other one. I am so angry about having paid for a product that I now seem unlikely to ever receive.
Dr F. Ward
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Written on: 06/04/2012
the play kitchen come today and it was most of the wood was broke so it look like that got go back now