Iluminating Reviews 95

TrustScore 2.5 out of 5

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Most reviewers were unhappy with their experience overall. Customers express concerns about various aspects of their interaction with the company. Many consumers report issues with their orders, indicating uncertainty and potential problems in fulfilling them correctly. People have voiced their dissatisfaction with the company's contact methods, delivery service, and customer service. Furthermore, a number of reviewers mention difficulties in obtaining refunds. Consumers report negative experiences, particularly regarding communication and problem resolution. Reviewers highlight issues such as long shipping times and products arriving damaged. Some people claim that the products received do not match the description, and the customer service is unhelpful. The general consensus is that the company's practices and products may not align with customer expectations.

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Rated 2 out of 5 stars

Ordered 2 wireless wall lights with batteries 6 weeks ago. 3 weeks after purchase I still hadn't received confirmation of delivery. Contacted the company and they were quick to rectify the issue. Howe... See more

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

I have had a terrible experience. Trying to get my money back through paypal. No receipt, no product, no tracking number, and no communication other than a paypal message after I filed a dispute. They... See more

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Rated 3 out of 5 stars

I was initially sent the wrong product it took a long time to arrive. However customer service corrected the issue and resent the correct item. The customer service rep was as fast as can be with I i... See more

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

I ordered my lamp on 5/22/25 and still no updates on shipping. Their phone number does not work and just automated responses to emails. My lamp finally arrived on 6-17 and I actually love it. Well mad... See more

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I placed two orders with Iluminating. ORDER #1: Ordered some rechargeable lights. Immediately cancelled because I accidentally ordered the wrong color. They charged me anyway but no order was proce... See more

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Extremely poor product. Very poorly made. The pieces don't properly fit together, multiples items were missing from my shipment, and the wrong instructions were packed with my shipment. The customer s... See more

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Ordered 2 lamps. Self adhesive doesn't work and both fell from wall within 2 days . 1 broke and both damaged paint on the walls. Bulbs need to be recharged twice daily (pointless). Customer support... See more

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Everything went wrong! I ordered sconces and wanted the manual version. On the website they showed a set of sconces with a button clearly shown on the sconces. I did not want ones that are co... See more

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

This company is atrocious and probably a scam, sadly. We ordered a lamp that stopped working within a week. We sent several emails and none were answered. We called their "customer" service number and... See more

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Took ages to arrive, poor quality so wanted to return, 12 emails later no returns information, they just fob you off repeatedly. Now trying to charge me to return and won’t send returns information.... See more

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I ordered a 2 pack of steel Bailey table lamps. The lamps showed up but one was black and the other steel. I sent multiple messages to the company with no response. After requesting a refund they sugg... See more

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

UPDATE: It's the 14th March, still the only answer I received was saying that they tried to deliver which is FALSE. This is definitely a scam! I made an order in December, got an email saying they... See more

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

If I could give 0 stars I would. This company is a fraudulent company and misrepresents itself. I ordered wall sconces which took a long time to receive that I disputed my charges with my bank. Wh... See more

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

This company has the worst customer experience I have ever experienced. The phone number does not work, and the response time via email is incredibly slow and unhelpful. I have been trying to resolve... See more

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

The wireless wall lights I ordered took 4 weeks to arrive. When they finally turned up, the instructions to put them together were very vague, and despite ordering black lamps, one of the finials was... See more

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I was very disappointed with the product I received, as it does not match the description provided in their advertisement. They are misleading and they constitute false advertising. The lights needed... See more

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

1. The lamp I received did not assemble properly, was only possible to assemble facing the other way from the desk 2. The lamp did not have the correct plug, EU instead of UK 3. The requested retu... See more

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Overpriced cheap Chinese made and shipped staff that doesn’t work properly. When item returned, they refused to refund. Instead, they sent me a gift certificate so that I can buy more of their garbage... See more

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I placed an order and immediately sent two requests to cancel my order. They did not cancel. The order was sent out more than 5 days later. In the meantime they sent emails saying they know I wanted... See more

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Your item will "ship" within days but will sit in customs forever. I have been waiting for almost a month for my items to be delivered. If you inquire the response is a link to the tracking. Do yourse... See more

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Ordered 2 lamps and 2 rechargeable bulbs… spent over £100 and only received 1 bulb… no lamps and no 2nd bulb… only for the support team to tell me that’s correct?! My confirmation says the order and i... See more

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I ordered two Retro Table cordless table lights. I was send two different lights from what I ordered! I reached out through email, facebook & instagram. I was offered discounts but I did not want tha... See more

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I don't recommend! I bought two lamps and spent almost $400. They sent the wrong lamps and I was not able to change for the correct ones or return them. After almost a month of "we will contact the... See more

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I have been waiting for almost 60 days for my order. I have been in contact with their customer service team and they will not send shipping information nor refund my money. They just keep telling m... See more

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I ordered the leg lamp from the Christmas story for my husband. It was supposed to be 45 inches tall and it came over six feet tall. It was obviously subcontracted from China as it took over a month... See more

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Avoid this company at all costs. I spent £80 on two stick on wall lights and they came 5 weeks later as a box of cheap ill fitting parts with no instructions. To make matters worse I was sen... See more

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Like many Asian companies dealing in the US today, they’re liars and scammers!! They advertise “RISK FREE 30 day in home trial” yet when I contacted them one day after receiving the product to return... See more

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

My item came damaged. It has been over a month going back and forth over email and they claimed they sent a replacement but I never received shipping info. I believe they are a scam and highly unprofe... See more

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I placed an order for a cordless table lamp nearly 4 weeks ago. I check the tracking information which says it was delivered to an address in PA however I live in NH. Slow slow responses from them. Bu... See more

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

HORRIBLE…they don’t divulge that the products are shipped from China, taking much longer than one might expect, after 3 wks I only received 1/2 my order…tried to call them at the number they have list... See more

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

DO NOT PURCHASE FROM THIS COMPANY - The lamp arrived broken in two parts, one plastic part by the lightbulb and the second the light fixture could not be screwed to the base due to the wire.... See more

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I ordered a plug-in sconce and received a hard-wire sconce, completely different from what I ordered. After contacting the company, they asked for a video of the item, which I provided immediately... See more

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

This company is a scam. DO NOT ORDER. I have been waiting for these lamps for four months and they refuse to refund me, even though their website claims they will refund you if it has taken over 30 da... See more

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Ordered lamps on 5/22/25. It is 6/8 and have heard NOTHING from them. Phone doesn't work and emails are returned with a generic message. No way to track them, either. Terrible experience.

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Ordered 2 lamps from this website while trying several different options from multiple websites. After receiving the 2 Amazon lamps (2 for $50) before the Illuminating lamps, I was very pleased with t... See more

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

It took a MONTH to receive my purchase. And when I did, there was NO assembly instruction and the peel and stick was pathetic, it did not cover the entire plate, it looks like they just ripped it off... See more

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I ordered two wireless wall lamps late January and they took 5 weeks to arrive and in view of the price, quality and fact the screws that come with the lamps arare not even for the correct lamp?! I be... See more

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

HORRIBLE EXPERIENCE! I ordered 2 pairs of Bailey cordless table lamps on 12/21/24. I received email confirmation of my order and another email on 1/6/25 saying the shipping company was running behin... See more

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Stay Away this company is a sham. Ordered 2 wireless lamps on 6/9/25 no response from them. Their phone number is disconnected. They have $95.00 of my money. I paid through apple pay. Stay away do not... See more

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I would rate this scam store a zero if possible. They took my money and never shipped my order. Completely fraudulent store.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

My ordeal with Iluminating.com (lighting company) has been a horrible, very frustrating experience with no resolution in sight. I ordered two sets of battery powered LED sconces. One set was delivere... See more

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

wish I could give them zero stars. Credit card was charged 3 weeks ago. The phone numbers on the website are bogus and are not real. Waited 48 hours for a reply and just put the transaction int... See more

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I don't know where to begin. This company just sucks all around. My guess is a Chinese company with an American "store front" especially given the shady shipping link I was sent. I accide... See more

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Warning to people reading these- trust the 1 star reviews. January 19 - I placed an order February 8 - I emailed Iluminating support asking to cancel the order because it was so delayed with... See more

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Avoid at all costs. Terrible design and quality. Slow delivery. Horrible customer service.

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Stay away from this company! No clue where my order is. Thank goodness pay pal will refund me.

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

The site is a scam and the reviews are too. You will not receive your order so order elsewhere ☺️

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  1. #37 of 38 best companies in Lighting Store

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At Iluminating Selling Lamps, we are dedicated to providing high-quality and stylish lamps that will enhance any living space. Our lamps are designed with both form and function in mind, providing not only beautiful lighting but also practical features that make them easy to use and maintain. We pride ourselves on our commitment to customer satisfaction and strive to exceed expectations with every purchase. Our team of lighting experts is always available to answer any questions you may have and help you find the perfect lamp to suit your needs.


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TrustScore 2.5 out of 5

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Terrible experience. Do not order from them.

I placed two orders with Iluminating. ORDER #1: Ordered some rechargeable lights. Immediately cancelled because I accidentally ordered the wrong color. They charged me anyway but no order was processed. I didn’t realize I’d been charged until I looked at my credit card bill. ORDER #2: Ordered 2 sets of rechargeable lamps. They sent me one set and never sent me the 2nd set. Realized the type I ordered was not the type I wanted. Asked them to reimburse me for the set that was not sent to me and asked for return instructions for the one that WAS sent to me. Instead they tried to convince me to keep the one set. After 4 email correspondences back and forth, they finally gave me return instructions but wound not reimburse me for the product not sent until the received my return product. And the returned item would be charged a restocking fee. I returned the product and waited. After about a week or so, I asked for a status and they asked me for a tracking number. In the midst of all this, they sent me a customer survey on my experience. I finally had to ask my credit card company for assistance because I no longer had any product NOR did I have a refund. Terrible terrible experience. Agree with other reviews calling it a scam!

September 19, 2025
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Everything went wrong

Everything went wrong! I ordered sconces and wanted the manual version. On the website they showed a set of sconces with a button clearly shown on the sconces. I did not want ones that are controlled by a remote (when you or your grandchildren misplace the
remote the lamps are useless). The lamps I received did not not have the button to turn the lights on and off. I contacted customer service online (only option) because they don't have a phone number.
The responses that I have received throughout the return process have not addressed the questions that I have asked. They do not know what is on there website - to them manual is hard wired but all on the products are rechargeable battery powered!
When I asked for an address and return instructions i was given an address in Baton Rouge LA. Weeks later
the package was returned to me for being undeliverable by the USPS. I contacted the company to confirm the address and I was given an address in Phoenix AZ with an apology for the confusion.
I asked for a prepaid label to resend this and they said they could not email a label to reimburse me for the
$14.40 that I paid for the first attempt to return the sconces. I repeatedly asked to speak to a human
representative Olivia of the Customer Service Team
(probably AI) insisted in her emails that all my communications were with with humans - all named Olivia!
Spending money to resend will only feed the SCAM!

September 1, 2025
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Scam website

I would rate this scam store a zero if possible. They took my money and never shipped my order. Completely fraudulent store.

August 20, 2025
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Extremely poor product

Extremely poor product. Very poorly made. The pieces don't properly fit together, multiples items were missing from my shipment, and the wrong instructions were packed with my shipment. The customer service was just as bad. You need to chase consistently for a refund. If they finally do accept it, there is a minimum 20% restocking fee.

August 5, 2025
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Ordered 2 lamps

Ordered 2 lamps. Self adhesive doesn't work and both fell from wall within 2 days . 1 broke and both damaged paint on the walls. Bulbs need to be recharged twice daily (pointless). Customer support is atrocious, days 1-2 days to respond with generic emails. Offered to send me another adhesive sticker!

Edit following response - I already sent images to customer support of the damage on the walls and that is incorrect you did not offer me a replacement, you offered me adhesive and I don't want a replacement as the product is rubbish!!!!

July 24, 2025
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Reply from Iluminating

Hey Georgina, We’re truly sorry to hear about your experience. We have already reached out to you and offered a replacement, as well as requested some images so we can better address the issue.

It would be great if you could get back in touch with us at support@iluminating.com so we can resolve this for you as quickly as possible. We’re committed to making things right.

Best regards,
The Iluminating Team

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I ordered a plug-in sconce and received…

I ordered a plug-in sconce and received a hard-wire sconce, completely different from what I ordered. After contacting the company, they asked for a video of the item, which I provided immediately. Instead of sending the correct product and a prepaid return label, they issued me a ticket number and then left me waiting for days between each response.

After over three weeks with no resolution or clear communication on how they planned to fix their error, I decided to dispute the charge with my credit card company. Suddenly, I received an email offering a so-called “solution”: I could keep the wrong item and they would send me the correct one at a 30% discount.

Their lack of timely communication, especially when the mistake was theirs is what truly damages their business. I do not recommend ordering from this company if you expect prompt customer service or accountability when errors occur.

August 11, 2025
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Reply from Iluminating

Hey Mahendra, We’re sorry to hear about your experience. We wanted to let you know that we have already processed a full refund for your order.

If you have any further questions or concerns, please don’t hesitate to reach out to us at support@iluminating.com — we’re always here to help.

Best regards,
The Iluminating Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Unique Lamps

I ordered some lamps and they are fabulous. Communication on shipping was handled supremely well.
I am enjoying my products and will order again from this very unique company.

August 12, 2025
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

This company is a scam

This company is a scam. DO NOT ORDER. I have been waiting for these lamps for four months and they refuse to refund me, even though their website claims they will refund you if it has taken over 30 days. I have had to ask repeatedly for a tracking number and the one they finally gave me doesn’t exist. SCAM.

July 25, 2025
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Reply from Iluminating

Hi Nash

We’re truly sorry to hear about your experience and the frustration caused by the delay.

Please know that we take situations like this very seriously. While there was indeed an unexpected delay with your original order, we did send a replacement, which has since been successfully delivered. Our team worked hard to ensure it reached you and kept you updated throughout the process.

We understand how delays can be frustrating, and we appreciate your patience. If there’s anything else we can do to make this right or if you have any further concerns, please don’t hesitate to reach out to us directly at support@iluminating.com

Thank you,
The Iluminating Team

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

It took a MONTH to receive my purchase

It took a MONTH to receive my purchase. And when I did, there was NO assembly instruction and the peel and stick was pathetic, it did not cover the entire plate, it looks like they just ripped it off a roll and slapped on 4 tiny pieces. When I ask for a refund, they just blew me off!! STAY AWAY!!

July 14, 2025
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Reply from Iluminating

Hey Ariane

We’re really sorry to hear that you weren’t satisfied with your experience. That’s certainly not the standard we aim for.

While your order did arrive within our stated timeframe, we understand that the delay and the packaging issue were frustrating. We are currently working with our team to improve the assembly instructions and adhesive application process to ensure a better experience for all our customers.

We also want to clarify that we never ignore refund or support requests. If you felt dismissed, we truly apologize. That was not our intention. Please feel free to reach out to us again at support@iluminating.com and we’d be happy to look into this further and make things right.

Thank you for your feedback. It helps us improve.

Best regards
The Iluminating Team

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Your item will sit in customs forever! Don't order from here!

Your item will "ship" within days but will sit in customs forever. I have been waiting for almost a month for my items to be delivered. If you inquire the response is a link to the tracking. Do yourself a favor and order from another company!

June 20, 2025
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Reply from Iluminating

Hey Leigh

Thank you for your feedback. We’re very sorry for the delay you experienced — we understand how frustrating it can be to wait for an international shipment.

While there was a hold-up during customs clearance, we’re glad to see that your order has now been successfully delivered. We appreciate your patience throughout the process.

If there’s anything else we can assist you with or if you have any concerns about the product, please don’t hesitate to reach out to our support team. We’re here to help and always working to improve our service.

Best regards
The Iluminating Team

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

I was initially sent the wrong product…

I was initially sent the wrong product it took a long time to arrive. However customer service corrected the issue and resent the correct item. The customer service rep was as fast as can be with I imagine the amount of emails they need to address. I have not received the product yet however in terms of customer service my review is overall positive.

June 16, 2025
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Stay Away this company is a sham

Stay Away this company is a sham. Ordered 2 wireless lamps on 6/9/25 no response from them. Their phone number is disconnected. They have $95.00 of my money. I paid through apple pay. Stay away do not order from these scammers.

June 9, 2025
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Reply from Iluminating

Hey Terrence,

We’re sorry to hear about the frustration you experienced and appreciate you taking the time to share your concerns.

After checking your order details, we can confirm that your package has been successfully delivered. If there’s anything missing or not working as expected, we’d be more than happy to help resolve it for you.

Our support team is always here to assist, and we apologize if you had trouble reaching us earlier. Please feel free to email us directly at support@iluminating.com, and we’ll make sure your concerns are addressed promptly.

Thank you for your patience.

Best regards,
The Iluminating Team

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

STAY AWAY

Stay away from this company! No clue where my order is. Thank goodness pay pal will refund me.

June 16, 2025
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Reply from Iluminating

Hey Mary

Thank you for your feedback. We're sorry to hear about your experience and truly regret any confusion caused.

Upon reviewing your order, we can confirm that it has been successfully delivered. If you’re still facing any issues or haven’t received it personally, please reach out to us at support@iluminating.com and we’ll be happy to assist you further.

We take customer satisfaction seriously and are always here to help ensure you have a positive experience.

Best regards,
The Iluminating Team

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Never Again

Ordered lamps on 5/22/25. It is 6/8 and have heard NOTHING from them. Phone doesn't work and emails are returned with a generic message. No way to track them, either. Terrible experience.

June 8, 2025
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Reply from Iluminating

Hey Chris

Thank you for sharing your feedback. We’re very sorry to hear about your initial experience and the lack of communication — that’s certainly not the level of service we aim to provide.

We’ve checked your order and can confirm that it has since been delivered. If you’re still facing any issues or haven’t received it personally, please feel free to reach out to us directly at support@iluminating.com and we’ll be more than happy to help.

We appreciate your patience and are always working to improve our service.

Best regards,
The Iluminating Team

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

No working phone, no live customer service

I ordered my lamp on 5/22/25 and still no updates on shipping. Their phone number does not work and just automated responses to emails. My lamp finally arrived on 6-17 and I actually love it. Well made, and looks exactly like pictured on site. However, I will not order from here again because of the long shipping times, no working phone or live customer service.

June 1, 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great product and company

We purchased 10 gold lamps with a fabric shade approximately two years ago. The quality is fantastic. Not only do they still look like new, the battery charge lasts SO long. I just ordered another 11 lamps for a Derby Party.
The items ship quickly and customer service is great. I emailed them right after I placed the order, to get a ship date. I received the shipping confirmation within hour(s) of placing the order.
Very dependable product and company.

April 24, 2025
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

SCAM company

This company is atrocious and probably a scam, sadly. We ordered a lamp that stopped working within a week. We sent several emails and none were answered. We called their "customer" service number and both numbers listed were not valid. Do NOT buy from this company.

December 30, 2024
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Reply from Iluminating

We’re truly sorry for all the inconvenience caused.
Could you please send us an email at support@iluminating.com with the details of your concern? We’d love to look into the issue and get it resolved as quickly as possible.

Thank you for your patience and understanding!

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Not a happy customer

Took ages to arrive, poor quality so wanted to return, 12 emails later no returns information, they just fob you off repeatedly. Now trying to charge me to return and won’t send returns information. Having to complete a chargeback unfortunately. Apparently according to the review you are very sorry for my experience.. whilst reporting my reply as fake and trying to get it taken down!

February 20, 2025
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Reply from Iluminating

We’re truly sorry for all the inconvenience caused.
Could you please send us an email at support@iluminating.com with the details of your concern? We’d love to look into the issue and get it resolved as quickly as possible.

Thank you for your patience and understanding!

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