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Alex C

United Kingdom

Reviews

Review of Crowdcube


Rated 1 out of 5 stars

SCAM - Don’t trust them. Very unprofessional comparing with other platforms.

I invested with these guys twice and heard feedbacks from others who have invested with them even more.
They make it very easy to invest but Crowdcube in general is quite a scam. When profits ARE made they don’t seem to make it out our way.
These guys are worth an investigation/ documentary.

October 9, 2025
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Reply from Crowdcube

Hello Alex,

Thank you for taking the time to leave a review.

Crowdcube is a regulated investment platform (UK: FCA, EU: CNMV), and investing in start-ups and early-stage businesses carries inherent risks, including illiquidity, potential loss of investment, and lack of dividends. Our platform is designed for investors who understand these risks and have passed our suitability assessment before investing.

Returns are not guaranteed, and the timing and size of any returns depend on the performance of the businesses you invest in. For more information on how investors can make a return, please see our resources below:
• How can I make return on my investment article here: https://help.crowdcube.com/hc/en-us/articles/206709650-How-can-I-make-a-return-on-my-investment.
• Investor Returns page here: https://www.crowdcube.com/explore/investing/investor-returns.
• Risk Warning page here: https://www.crowdcube.com/explore/risk-warning.

If you have any further questions, our Support Team is happy to assist. You can contact them here: https://help.crowdcube.com/hc/en-us/requests/new.

Best wishes, 
The Crowdcube Team.

Review of Interflora UK


Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Appalling service

Terrible.
3 weeks after the delivery date I received an email saying that the flowers could not be delivered because Interflora no longer has a local florist to rely on.
The flowers were meant for a funeral (international delivery)

February 1, 2025
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Reply from Interflora UK

Hello Alex. This is disappointing to hear.If you would like me to look into this further for you, please
contact us at https://www.interflora.co.uk/page/contact along with your order number Kind regards, Sue.

Review of Hey Pharmacist


Rated 3 out of 5 stars

Hassle free but beware of time frames

It’s fundamentally a good service, hassle free. My concern is the time it takes to receive the medication. In my case, the lead time seems to be about 10 days which, comparing with the NHS app & the prescription sent to my local chemist, it’s long. Nevertheless, if you are organised enough and don’t leave things to the last minute, it works.

July 30, 2024
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Reply from Hey Pharmacist

Thanks for taking the time to leave a review.

As you've not responded to Trustpilot's request for more information, so that we can locate your Hey Pharmacist account and reply correctly, we're not able to respond with specifics to your review.

You can contact the Hey Pharmacist support team on the app or by emailing help@heypharmacist.co.uk.



Best wishes,

Hey Pharmacist

Review of Crowdcube


Rated 1 out of 5 stars

7 years later.. What a joke! Invest with serious/competent brokers instead!

Ridiculous returns. I thought CrowdCube was a smart and dynamic way to invest in companies I liked. Following my investment in 2016 (1K over 2 thriving companies) there have been very little updates. 7 years down the line & I have just received a £43 ‘payout’ from the first company (which in the meantime has been sold) and nothing from the second. What a joke. Don’t waste your money!

October 3, 2023
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Reply from Crowdcube

Hello Alex, 

Thank you for sharing your feedback with us. 

We understand this is not the best outcome. 

Investing in startups and early-stage businesses is long term and high risk. The majority of startups fail or do not deliver shareholders a return on their investment. Liquidity, or the ability to cash in your investment, is limited as it typically relies on the company being sold or going public.

Every company that raises funds with Crowdcube will have an exit strategy detailing its plan for providing investors with a return, please contact the company through the pitch page or post in the campaign forum if you would like to find out more. 

Typically, companies aim for exit strategies such as being acquired by a larger company or launching an IPO. However, strategies do vary from pitch to pitch so we always recommend doing your own due diligence before investing, and being aware that investing in start-ups may carry risks to your investment.

 If you have any further questions please contact our Support Team here - https://help.crowdcube.com/hc/en-us/requests/new

Best wishes, 
The Crowdcube Team

Review of Happy Mammoth


Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Typical products advertised on Instagram..

I can’t believe I fell for it… I saw the nice graphics on Instagram & the great promises. I bought the ‘complete gut repair’. It’s not a cheap product.
I’ve tried it for a month. You’ll get about 30% of the promised results.
You’d be better off squeezing lemon in a glass of water and drink it in the morning. You’d get better results!

September 3, 2023
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Reply from Happy Mammoth

Hi Alex,

Thank you for your feedback

I'm sorry to hear that our product didn't work out for you

I've just requested a refund for one jar under our guarantee. This will be reflected in your account within the next 2 to 5 business days.

Again, we're ever so sorry for any inconvenience 💛

Please reach out to us if we can help you with anything else.

Have a wonderful day
The Happy Mammoth team

Review of houseofharlot.com


Rated 2 out of 5 stars

Second time around not so good

My second experience with House of Harlot was not as good as my first. On Feb/16 last year, I ordered a jacket for my boyfriend's birthday with plenty of notice (more than 2 months). I was given a lead time of 4-6 weeks, which sounded perfect and left space for a potential delay as well. Not only the jacket did not arrive within the lead time given by the company, but it also missed my boyfriend's birthday by far. House of Harlot stopped answering my emails asking for updates. The jacket eventually arrived but well after my boyfriend's birthday. By then I was near asking for a refund through my credit card. A real shame.

April 19, 2022
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Review of Cartridge People


Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent

Very impressed with this company. I've ordered from them a few times now and their service is spotless.

February 16, 2023
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Reply from Cartridge People

Dear Alex,

Thank you for taking the time to leave a review for us, I will pass on your message to the team.

Kind Regards
Louise

Review of Alban Shipping


Rated 5 out of 5 stars

A truly professional service.

I only had to give them the auction house lot number and auction date. No photos, or anything. They sent me a quote, which I paid and voila'! We agreed a date/time and I received my items in no time. They have their own vans/drivers and therefore they do not ship through third party couriers. The delivery guys were polite and careful with the items delivered. Top marks.

February 2, 2023
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Review of Forgottentribes


Rated 5 out of 5 stars

IDEAL CUSTOMER SERVICE

I have ordered with Forgotten Tribes twice now and found it really switched on as a company. I returned a few items and kept some others. The customer service has been sharp. Quick answers and refunds. As per the garments I kept, I find them really comfortable and well made. They reflect the urban style advertised in the photos to perfection.

April 9, 2022
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Review of houseofharlot.com

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Review of Macingo


Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Totale disastro (total disaster)

Sono fortemente d'accordo con le recenti recensioni di Enrico Maltese e Valerio Rodelli. Stessa esperienza. Macigno e' solo un broker e non prende nessuna responsabilita' per il servizio, dopo che chiede il pagamento in anticipo. Richiesto trasporto da secondo piano a primo piano, fornendo tutte le misure e pesi dei colli + foto. Molto chiaro. Pagato in anticipo. Il trasportatore e' finito ad essere di Mail Box etc, che non era neanche quello del preventivo pagato (ovvero Traslochi e Pianoforti). Non mi ha contattato per una settimana. Dopo mio sollecito, non sembrava neanche aver letto la mia richiesta. Ha posto altri parametri. Ho cercato di raggiungere Macigno, ma una volta pagato hanno smesso di rispondere a telefonate, email e WhatsApp sms. Trasporto mai avvenuto. Sono adesso in disputa con la banca. Veramente un disastro. Salvatevi!!!

(I'm in total agreement with Enrico Maltese and Valerio Rodelli's recent reviews. Same experience. Macigno is only a broker, not a carrier. Once you have paid (in advance), they don't take any responsability whatsoever. I requested a transport from second floor to first floor, stating all the measurements and weights of the packages + photos. It was all very clear. Paid in advance. The actual carrier ended up being 'Mail Box etc', which wasn't even the one on the estimate I paid for (Translochi e Pianoforti). He didn't call me for a week and, once I urged him to, he didn't have any idea of my request or photos. He set totally different parameters. I tried to reach Macigno. However, with the invoice settled in advance, they stopped answering any emails, calls or WhatsApp texts. The relocation never happened. I've had to dispute the transaction with my bank. Really disastrous. Save yourselves!

November 11, 2021
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Reply from Macingo

Salve Alessandra,
ci dispiace molto leggere la sua recensione, e soprattutto ci dispiace non essere riusciti a soddisfare la sua esigenza di trasporto.
Macingo opera sia in prima persona che affidandosi a terze parti che vengono selezionate accuratamente: per motivi interni è stato necessario assegnarle un'altra azienda che ci ha sempre garantito alti standard qualitativi nei lavori svolti, pari a quelli da lei acquistati.

Dall'altra parte, abbiamo necessità che i clienti che si affidano a noi accettando i preventivi, facciano comunque la loro parte, altrimenti il rischio è quello di veder aumentare i costi.
Nel preventivo che ha accettato, ad esempio, era scritto chiaramente che il preventivo si riferiva al trasporto da piano strada a piano strada e che la merce da trasportare doveva essere già imballata: così non è stato, e gli "altri parametri" posti non sono altro che i costi per l'imballaggio (materiale e tempo).

Ci dispiace per la disputa con la banca, ma purtroppo no abbiamo modo di intervenire in alcun modo.

Saluti,
lo staff Macingo

Review of Fellows Auctioneers


Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Incredible - Wish the other auction houses were like these guys

Just discovered these guys through the saleroom. What an incredible service comparing with the other UK auction houses! Great items, nicely described online (with condition report as a default) and once you have won something, they automatically take the payment and ship the goods to you for free (and in no time)? Huzzar!

August 7, 2021
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Reply from Fellows Auctioneers

Hi Alex C,

We're delighted to hear you were happy with your Fellows experience and the free delivery!

Thank you for leaving us a review, it is greatly appreciated.

Best Wishes,
Luke Poole

Review of Paula's Choice UK


Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Ideal anti aging products for oily skin

Perfect anti aging products for oily skin. My favourites are:
- Resist Anti-Aging Moisturiser SPF 30
- Resist Anti-Aging Foaming Cleanser
Very good quality and effective.
Very professional service.

July 21, 2021
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Review of Robert Dyas


Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I like these guys

In the last 3 months I bought garden wood tiles and compost. Great quality. Reasonable prices. Professional service. Recommended.

July 21, 2021
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Review of Burncoose Nurseries


Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great, healthy plants. Kudos!

I've ordered 3 ivys about three weeks ago. They arrived fast and really well packaged. So, I have re-ordered since. Once again 6 ferns arrived in no time and professionally packaged. Healthy, strong plants. The delivery charges are a bit high but the service it worth it.

July 20, 2021
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Review of Dk Triumph


Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent

Excellent, straight forward service. Good products, well made and long lasting. Although they took a little longer than usual to give me refund, they sent an email to apologise in the meantime.

February 28, 2021
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Review of Lochaveninternational


Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great.

Ordered an Happy Potter scarf. Flash like delivery, website very easy to navigate.

October 20, 2020
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Review of Gardening Express


Rated 1 out of 5 stars

What the hell...

Received the second order (That I could not cancel). Even worse than the first one. Plants barely alive. No reply to my previous complaint of a month ago. I have now logged disputes with the credit card companies I paid with. I don't understand how these guys can even stay in business.. I hope it's just the Covid effect. Anyway: NEVER AGAIN!!!

July 8, 2020
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Review of Chicstocking


Rated 1 out of 5 stars

BEWARE! SCAM COMPANY

Typical! You see an ad with great pictures on Instagram, you order and nothing ever arrives. You contact them, they (eventually) reply, the parcel finally arrives from China and the quality is nothing near the photos. AVOID!

May 29, 2020
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