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Texas
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Service good but pay attention
October 5, 2023

I have very pleased with Laithwaites including their customer service. I get email notifications is pending shipments with plenty of time to defer. I don't like the auto holiday shipments where you have to call or send back card to opt out of shipment. But customer service has been excellent and happily cancelled the special shipments. If your ignore email or snail mail then this club is not for you.

Date of experience: October 4, 2023
Florida
1 review
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Scammers
December 10, 2023

I made one purchase on their website, I took a gift package. What I received was not as advertised and when they offered to give me free delivery (8 pounds) if I subscribed to an unlimited membership and saved my card details on their website, they said I could cancel at any time. That's obviously not true, it's literally impossible to cancel the subscription from your profile, I've sent an email and if they give me any more headaches for the 8 pounds that I "saved", I will report their business to authorities. Good thing I used a card that will expire soon before they steal from me.

Date of experience: December 10, 2023
Australia
1 review
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Read the fine print
February 2, 2023

I ordered a good value start off dozen but was unaware that the fine print meant I was going to be debited direct from my account 8 weeks later for another case (over $200) without confirmation. Have had major difficulties getting a refund.

Date of experience: February 2, 2023
Thomas F. Laithwaites Rep
over a year old

We’re sorry to hear that you had such a negative experience, Phil, and we'd like to make it right. Please reach out to us by phone, email or chat.

https://www.laithwaites.com/jsp/customerservice/common/contactus.jsp

Connecticut
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Customer service
June 14, 2023

I received a shipment of wines without getting a email,which was requested, refused the shipment at the door as instructed and haven't received the credit back on my card! They say 3-5 business days, its been more and their customer service is horrendous. It's offshore and they won't transfer to the states! Those agents ask for all types of information but can't resolve squat! Called three or four times with a bevy of incompetence. Cancelled my sub and waiting for my credit. THANK YOU DENNIS

Date of experience: June 14, 2023
New Zealand
1 review
2 helpful votes
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I've been dealing with this crowd for a couple of years, and they were ok at the beginning, but I have finally had enough. I made a one-off order of a case of wine from them before Christmas for office party giving them my cc details etc and all went well product delivered and so on. On 11 January I noticed a strange transaction on my cc account Laithwaites debited 200plus dollars for wine I never ordered nor didn't want. They had done this previously also and I complained to them then but they don't care. So be warned!

Date of experience: January 24, 2023
Thomas F. Laithwaites Rep
over a year old

Sorry for the confusion, Edward! We only want to send the wines you want. Please reach out to us by phone, email or chat, so we can take care of this for you.

https://www.laithwaites.com/jsp/customerservice/common/contactus.jsp

Kansas
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Just Awful
March 24, 2023

This is a very ugly organization to deal with. They have a complexity of layers and obfuscation to hide and divert reasonable accountability. They have No credibility.
And I really could not suffer the wine; some of which was at the 7-11 gas station wine quality level.

Date of experience: March 24, 2023
Thomas F. Laithwaites Rep
over a year old

We’re sorry to hear that you had such a negative experience, John. We’re always looking for ways to improve and would love your feedback. Please reach out to us by phone, email or chat.

https://www.laithwaites.com/jsp/customerservice/common/contactus.jsp

Australia
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Unwanted case
November 30, 2023

Laithwaites refused to cancel order a year later I see a deduction for a case of wine i didn't order deducted from my card I tried to ring day 1 hour they hung up day 2 hour and half finally got through told the little $#*! my problem. He finally said he would cancel case and send me a re fund an email would follow. No email went on line to chat to busy server was down last week. Today the case arrived I talked to the driver he said that was 2 today that hadn't ordered the case it was a common complaint from this mob. I am a pensioner doing it tough this mob really don't give a $#*! about us beware

Date of experience: November 30, 2023
France
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Beware of Mastercard Fraud on this site. I am French, I live in France and I have never heard of this site, until I discovered that this morning that this site took 500€ from my professional mastercard? A complaint has been filed with my bank for fraudulent transactions. I wonder how this is possible?

Date of experience: April 2, 2023
Thomas F. Laithwaites Rep
over a year old

Yikes! I’m sorry to hear about the issue you’re experiencing, Frederic, and I can imagine your frustration. We never want to send you or bill you for anything you don't want or haven't ordered, and would like to help. Can you please email or chat with us, so we can address this for you?

https://www.laithwaites.com/jsp/customerservice/common/contactus.jsp

Virginia
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I started out to be a good deal until the prices continued to escalate. We placed our last order in December of 2018 and then cancel the service. We continued to have annual charges for four years. The customer service team was abysmal. Two conversation were terminated when I challenged charges and activity. The company policy for refunds leaves a lot to be desired.
If it is too good to be true then it is and this is the case ( excuse the pun) with this company. As soon as they apologize for not being able to help, terminated. This is especially true wit their agent Cheila. I only rated with 1 star only because a negative star was not an option.

Date of experience: January 5, 2023
Thomas F. Laithwaites Rep
over a year old

We’re sorry to hear that you had such a negative experience, Kelly. We’re always looking for ways to improve and would love your feedback. Please reach out to us by phone, email or chat.

https://www.laithwaites.com/jsp/customerservice/common/contactus.jsp

Plus, we’re always adding new wines and looking to improve our service—and we do hope you give us another chance someday. If not, we wish you good luck on your wine journey!

Georgia
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December 16,2023

1st. Mandatory "Holiday" case (unless you mail, log-on or phone to decline) ordered 10/29/2023...has NOT arrived.

2nd. Quarterly case ordered 11/29/2023...has not arrived.

Its time to CANCEL!

Date of experience: December 16, 2023

Overview

Laithwaites has a rating of 1.4 stars from 184 reviews, indicating that most customers are generally dissatisfied with their purchases. Reviewers dissatisfied with Laithwaites most frequently mention customer service, wine club and credit card. Laithwaites ranks 98th among Wine sites.

service
56
value
51
shipping
50
returns
36
quality
47
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