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BookLoop

BookLoop

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BookLoop
1.5

79 reviews

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12%88%
Customer Service
1.6
79 reviews
1  Nicola H.  · Waiting over a month for a book tried to email but no communication at all. Terrible
1  Chen c.  · Terrible communication. Still waiting months for my promised refund. Disappointing.
1  Henry  · Only delivered one book out of a 2 book purchase! Then didn’t respond to messages.
1  James M.  · Scam. I waited two months for an order that never came. They have not replied to my emails.
1  Sandy  · If only there was an option for no stars. Still waiting on Order #12843 after a month and a half. No replies to my emails or the website enquire form either.
1  Cynthia  · Absolute sacm, will not reply to emails, they have stolen money from a 97 year old woman. Do not buy from them.
Natasha G
Natasha G 2 posts
 

So gutted I didn’t come to this site first. Clearly a scam company. Not responding to messages, no dispatch. All really strange. Do not purchase from this site.

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Zara C
Zara C VIC
 

I made an order almost a month ago (#14470), and was told it’d be dispatched in less than 10 days. I have heard nothing and received no responses to my email and queries through the website. This is massively disappointing and quite possibly the worst service ever - if I don’t get a refund or at least some shred of information I will be contacting consumer affairs.

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Constantine C.
Constantine C. 2 posts
 

Still waiting on an update on Order #14750. This seems to be the only platform the company responds too. As with others here, have emailed for updates but no response.

Constantine C.
Constantine C.   

Books arrived without notice - so it doesn’t seem like this is a scam. Just need to get ontop of their communications.

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Javiera
Javiera QLD
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ORDER #12025 Update; unfortunately they refunded me without even contacting me, which is such a shame.. I was really hoping I'd get my book. I wish I had got any communication as of what was happening. - Been trying to contact them for a week. Unfortunately, it is really hard to get ahold of anyone. I was really excited as I had found this book I… Read more

couldn't get anywhere else, but after seeing all the reviews, I'm really worried. It did say it would ship 5-7 days, but its been a week now and no updates. I do NOT want a refund JUST YET, but I would love to know if the book is actually in stock, and if it will be shipped, as the listing has also been taken off the website. This is for shipment within Australia, so I didn't think it was gonna be that hard to get ahold of someone/take this long. I understand they're busy and deal with a lot, but.. yeah.

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Max
Max 34 posts
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Trashhouse company to deal with. Ordered a book and it arrived but it's printed in Russian text. Company does not respond to my email. Tried to leave a negative review on their site but they do not publish. BUYER BEWARE

BookLoop
BookLoop    

Hi Max, The book you ordered is in Russian. This is… Read more (+5 replies)

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dimity and velvet
dimity and velvet VIC 11 posts
 

Absolutely no answer to emails after hearing absolutely nothing except the initial confirmation of my order and payment. Contacted my bank to cancel card and organise a refund. A week later my book arrived. This is extremely strange and concerning. I would encourage buyers to steer clear completely.

 Follow-up  · I do not know what caused the long delay. The book was new and packaged correctly. No invoice or packing slip. Definitely not an apology and no communication by email.

dimity and velvet
dimity and velvet   

I also received a refund a week ago. It’s all very strange and disconcerting. Do not purchase… Read more (+3 replies)

Johnstonii
Johnstonii QLD
 

I ordered a book 3 weeks ago and was meant to be delivered in 5-7 business days. Nothing. 3 emails later and nothing. No phone number. Does this place exist?

 Follow-up  · The 60-Something Crisis Yes I paid and tracking was provided. Still have heard nothing. I have not received my book.

 Follow-up  · I have reported them to the department of fair trading. Bookloop the day they were contacted sent a message they have refunded the money. That was over 4 weeks ago. Nothing has appeared in my account.

christine
christine TAS 3 posts
 

I ordered a book online over a month ago, the website said it was in stock. As yet I have not received the item. I have checked online, the status does not say it has been shipped. I have sent emails a week ago asking where my order is, I have not… Read more

had a response as yet. It is really disappointing to not have a reply, and have such a long delay between ordering and sending. I had placed my order as a gift, which is now too late to give them. my order now is ##11968.

 Follow-up  · A couple of weeks after this and still no contact from Bookloop I requested and got a refund through PayPal. Then magically about a week later they sent my book. Still no reply to any if my emails querying anything though.

Positive reviews

Dana
Dana
 

I have had nothing but exceptional assistance. I queried my order as my brother is ill and I wanted him to receive it soon. I queried on a Sunday morning and had a response within an hour. That is exceptional service

Mak
Mak
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Ordered 2 books from here, it's not a scam website, just a lot slower than people are probably used to due to the fact that they're a very small business from what their staff communicated over email. Their website gives the impression that they are a lot bigger than what they are. The shipping time says 5-7 business days on the products that I… Read more

ordered, however it's really 5-7 business days processing time and then shipment time on top of that. I also sent many emails for some kind of update on my books since I saw shipping time as actual shipping time, not order processing time. It wasn't until I gave a final warning that I would have to report the business if I did not receive some kind of reply that I received an email back explaining that they are processing my order. My books were shipped not long after that via Australia Post. I've read a lot of negative reviews and I can't speak for the people that have been waiting a long time for their books with no response whatsoever, however, this was my experience. I hope that helps someone who has ordered or is looking to order.

K B.
K B. NSW 2 posts
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I placed an order with BookLoop for a book that I could not source locally anywhere else. Stated 5-7 business days. I then read through the 20 odd reviews and panicked. Messaged them straight away with my concerns and had a response with hours. I received the book on time too. I get the feeling this company does 1000's of orders and the the 20… Read more

odd that have not gone to plan have been reviewed here. No one ever does a review when things go smoothly. Well, it went smoothly for me. Definitely recommend.

Negative reviews

LNM
LNM 2 posts
 

Money taken, acknowledgement of order, but nothing further. Messages were not answered. No phone number on website. 87% negative reviews - wish I had found this website before purchasing. Strongly suspect this is a scam.

LNM
LNM   

Update: book received. No communication though, nothing, only from Aus Post to say my book had arrived. Odd.

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Elle R.
Elle R. 3 posts
 

Zero communication - no response to queries ( multiple) lodged online - so frustrating - 6 weeks later - still no book and no sight of of it anytime - would like a refund - but no way of getting a repsonse out of them - NOT RECOMMENDED

 Follow-up  · The books still not arrived - no contact from book loop -DO NOT USE THIS COMPANY

Brittany
Brittany
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Purchased a few books and still haven’t been shipped.. haven’t responded to any email correspondence. I’m thinking I’ve just been scammed.. how is this legal from an Australian company?

Recent reviews

Jo V
Jo V 2 posts
 

I wish I had checked the reviews on this company before purchasing, I ordered multiple books for my kids and have received nothing and no response to any of my emails to follow up. Do not buy from this company, I really wish I hadn’t.

Hannah S
Hannah S QLD 4 posts
 

I don't know how this company is allowed to still be operating! Placed an order, with books claiming 5-7 day delivery. Received order confirmation, never recieved shipping confirmation. 3 months later, no update, no response to my multiple emails. Had to claim a refund through PayPal which thankfully was processed and reported the company to… Read more

ACCC. Wished I had checked the reviews before purchasing. If they are actually legitimate, their customer service is shocking and business model is non-existent.

Monya B.
Monya B. 2 posts
 

Took my money, never saw books. Contact only available through their website form- no response despite four messages over more than a month. I will be reporting them. This is a scam company.

Matt
Matt QLD
 

I too feel like I have been scammed. I ordered a book over a month ago, received an order confirmation email, and then heard nothing further. They have not responded to any of my emails or messages, and the "track your order" function does not work. Fortunately, I only wanted to test the service with a single book before placing what would have… Read more

been a much larger order. Based on my experience, I would be very cautious about ordering from this company.

Liam
Liam ACT
 

Ordered 2 books (order number #11946) excluding the initial invoice, no communication or update has been made by the order since I purchased it on June 13th. I have sent 2 emails and have not even received an auto response.

The Kat
The Kat QLD 4 posts
 

Wow! Is this company for real I ordered and paid for a book over five weeks ago and have not had an update from them since the day I ordered despite trying to contact them via their website site weekly. They just refuse to answer and are not contactable by phone. DO NOT order anything from. Book loop as they are a scam.

 Follow-up  · The book I ordered was ‘Failure’s of Command’. I did receive confirmation of the order on their website. I eventually did receive a refund but there has been no communication whatsoever.

Jane
Jane 2 posts
 

Book ordered 3 weeks ago - set up account to track but no updates at all. Just a message saying we’re on it. ON 11774 9/6 - very disappointed as I have been chasing this book for a long time and was hoping to get it now that it has been reprinted. Sold out everywhere but BookLoop said they had it in stock. I’m a pensioner and don’t normally spend on books.

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Dan H.
Dan H. WA
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Do not use this service. Ordered a book April 24 - Order #10293 - labelled as in stock. No updates or correspondence since, even after 2 attempts to contact them VIA their website. Not usually a person to write negative reviews, but unfortunately this site deserves it. Don't waste your time or money. Look elsewhere.

BookLoop
BookLoop    

Hi Dan, We are sorry to hear about this and thank you… Read more

Stacey
Stacey WA
 

My husband ordered a book for my birthday 9 weeks ago order number #10293 No shipping confirmation given, no response to the help centre in enquiring an outcome to be given. We will never be ordering from this company again. Poor form having no direct contact number and now I can see why. Highly suggest no one orders from here and sticks with reputable companies like Booktopia in future.

BookLoop
BookLoop    

Hi Stacy, we have refunded your husband's order based on his review. appreciate the duplication with Dan..

Claudia
Claudia WA 2 posts
 

I placed an order several weeks ago and have had no update on my order or any shipping notification. Have reached out to the company several times and heard nothing back. Wish I read these reviews before ordering.

BookLoop
BookLoop    

Hi Claudia, Thank you for the providing an order number. I can confirm your enquiry has been resolved.

Julie B.
Julie B.
 

Don't buy from them. I bought an expensive book and it's been a month and half and it's not been sent. I've sent several messages and had no response from them either.

BookLoop
BookLoop    

Hi Julie, Can you please share an order number and I'll help you with your order.

Jenny
Jenny NSW 2 posts
 

Waiting for books which state that you can still buy them. The books I ordered were Gemstones of the world. Have sent an update question To now return my money please. No answer of course.

BookLoop
BookLoop    

Hi Jenny, Can you please confirm you have received your… Read more (+2 replies)

KCS
KCS
 

Still waiting after 3 weeks for my book order. Was hoping to give it as a birthday gift but it has not arrived in time. No response received to my email enquiring about expected delivery date.

BookLoop
BookLoop    

Hi, Can you please share an order number and I'll help you with your order.

Sophie G.
Sophie G. SA
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Don't waste your time or money. The first tracking email I received was an hour after the product was delivered. I paid $80 for a book as a gift but the quality was terrible and so cheap looking. Only way to request a refund is to submit a form on their contact page but no responses.

Mark J.
Mark J. VIC 4 posts
 

Reported the business to NSW fair trading today. There is nothing there at this business except a service for accepting payments. It's unclear if it ever existed but they have closed their social media accounts, do not respond to e-mails, offer no… Read more

phone number but the web site that attracts orders is still there. Do not purchase anything from this company!

 Follow-up  · After reporting the case to my bank I did at least get a refund. Unclear if it came from the bank or the vendor

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