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TechInTheBasket has a rating of 3.1 stars from 211 reviews, indicating that most customers are generally satisfied with their purchases. Reviewers satisfied with TechInTheBasket most frequently mention delivery time, great price, and next day. TechInTheBasket ranks 34th among Electronics sites.

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Top Positive Review

“Samsung Galaxy S8+”

Abu A.
8/1/18

I ordered a Galaxy S8+ dual sim around around January 2018 for 505 pounds, it came with DPD tracking and item arrived within a week. It was all original in boxed packaging. I ordered one at first by accident and got them to cancel the order so they did reply and cancel the order for me but for other general enquiries they are slow to get back or don't respond at all. People who have had bad experiences I would say ordered the latest phones like S9 and items did not arrive I think because it's the latest device, it prob got stolen in the post because it is a sort after device. I would not hesitate to order from them again but not when a new device comes out, I would wait til the item gets a bit cheaper. I ordered S8+ for 505 now it is 365 after 6 months. I recommended everyone to tech in the basket after I ordered my phone, I would always pay with Paypal pay after delivery though the negative feed back I would still not be put off to order from them again. Samir East London

Top Critical Review

“SCAM SITE. DO NOT USE!”

Richard W.
2/3/22

Scam site. DO NOT USE. They set up two fake deliveries stating no-one was home, when there was on both occasions. DPD, the delivery company is impossible to reach after the first phone call. Techinthebasket do not respond to emails. They sent one email stating my funds would be refunded. That was a month ago. Complete sham site. DO NO USE. You have been warned.

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Thumbnail of user jons340
GB
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July 13th, 2019

I bought a pair of Bose QuietComfort headphones from this outfit as they are a lot cheaper than all the other outlets. I was apprehensive due to the mixed reviews, but I thought that by using PayPal and a credit card what do I have to lose?
It didn't take long to get a shipping confirmation from them, but when putting the tracking information into the Royal Mail site over a few days, nothing came up. After about five days the tracking showed that the item had been received in their Manchester depot and the next day it arrived. Despite them claiming to ship from the UK, I suspect that they order from China and then send out. To be fair they say 6-8 working days on their website, so don't expect instant delivery.
The item itself was genuine and in a sealed box, so overall I'm a happy customer...

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GB
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December 27th, 2021
Verified purchase

As others have said, I was a little nervous given some of the bad reviews. But I wanted a particular mobile phone that's never been on sale natively in the UK and TechInTheBasket were one of the few people to offer to import it. They did a great job: it arrived after 2 weeks as stated, brand new, perfectly functional, with a UK power adapter bundled, and at a great price compared to other sellers.

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They import so you do need to wait the 2 weeks. But the price is great.

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Google Pixel 5a mobile phone

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Thumbnail of user jessicaa1021
GB
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February 15th, 2021

Pleased
I made a mistake of losing my temper too soon, the parcel finally arrived as the customer service guaranteed, they have been really nice, the quality of the product and the price are also unquestionable.

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GB
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December 21st, 2022

I ordered airpods for my daughter for Christmas on the 9/12/22 they arrived this afternoon. After reading bad reviews I was unsure if I would get them can't fault the company communication was brilliant thanks again

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GB
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October 26th, 2023

I ordered a nitendo switch for my daughters birthday which i never received, after checking tracking it was left in my front garden (plant pot) with out authorisation & wasn't secure. Contacted tech in the basket & they said it wasn't there problem as it was delivered but clearly it wasn't, there customer service was very rude & ignorant. Avoid at all costs, my daughters birthday was ruined & im £136 out of pocket

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Australia
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October 19th, 2020

Only had the oppo reno 2z for a few days, but feels and looks good quality, easy to transfer data and set up... brilliant screen for watching movies/football/youtube etc, pretty easy to navigate... like I said it's early days and time will tell, but so far I'm pleased.

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GB
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October 23rd, 2020

I ordered an Apple Watch series 6 as a gift. It was about £70 cheaper than elsewhere. Unfortunately I discovered the recipient wanted something else after I placed the order. As it had only been a day or two and the watch hadn't yet shipped I asked if I could cancel the order for a refund. Customer Services responded very quickly and said they would cancel. I received a full refund within a couple of days. I can't vouch for the product quality or delivery but customer service was very good.

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GB
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March 8th, 2018

Ordered a galaxy note 8 from than last month. The item was clearly refurbished and missing the s pen. The phone number doesn't work and when they bother to answer to emails they ignor the issues. They offered me a pitiful refund that didn't come close to the cost of the replacement pen and then rather insultingly made an even lower offer! They have said they will send a new pen but weeks later I have still had nothing and they have ignored all of my recent emails.

Thumbnail of user kathrynl206
GB
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January 2nd, 2021

Good service and price
Their customer service always replied within 24 hours, not missing a single message.
The prices are good, I never regret purchasing from them, the delivery time is a bit long but the waiting is worthy.

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10.2-inch iPad 2019

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Thumbnail of user stevew1899
GB
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May 22nd, 2022

Do not buy anything from this company. I bought a Samsung Z3 phone from them, and they've admitted there's a fault with the phone, but refused a refund or replacement. Samsung won't fix the phone as it is not UK spec, it was made in Taiwan. There's no customer service and they won't answer my emails. Would never buy from this company again.

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Thumbnail of user dorothyl324
GB
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January 31st, 2021

I hadn't heard of this company when I came across it online.
My experience with this seller has been positive. The item I ordered came very well packaged up and in good condition, reliable alternative.

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GB
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January 17th, 2021

I have been purchasing from Techinthebasket for about 2 years, there never was any problem with the shipment and the parcel always comes without any trouble.
If I have to say something, the delivery is not fast... not a problem for me though.

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GB
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January 2nd, 2021

Terrible. Ordered a OnePlus Nord from them. Given a Royal Mail tracking number but Royal Mail never delivered the package and, when I went to the sorting office, they couldn't find the package. Reading some other reviews, seems like this is a common problem and my suspicion is that they manage to somehow generate a false tracking number but never send the goods.

Customer service is really terrible - they respond once a day and they respond really unhelpfully, so it's like talking to a brick wall. Another sign of a scam company.

I finally got PayPal to refund the money on their buyers protection but not worth the hassle. Avoid companies like these..

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Thumbnail of user brianb2175
GB
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January 11th, 2021
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Nine days after my initial review and still nothing received. Royal Mail tracking code still not recognised and is clearly false. I will obtain re payment by credit card chargeback. I wouldn't touch this so called company with a barge pole. Stay well clear.

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Totally dishonest and unreliable.

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Sony headphones

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Do not use. You are unlikely to receive your order.
January 3rd, 2021
• Previous review

Ordered Sony headphones 16 days ago. Following day supplied with Royal Mail tracking code which appears to be false as Royal Mail still do not recognise it. Payment made through Pay Pal two days after order. After several days of chasing was informed that Royal Mail having difficulty in identifying my address. Several others have been given this excuse. Have been asked to confirm my address where I have lived for 40years and there has never been an issue with Royal Mail as to delivery. In fairness emails have been promptly replied to but my request for refund has been ignored. It looks like I am never going to receive my order or a refund. I wouldn't dare to order anything else from this so called company.

Tip for consumers:
That the company is based in Hong Kong. This is not mentioned on their website. Their address appears to operate from a residential address.

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Nothing received

Thumbnail of user deborahd1940
GB
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January 22nd, 2023

I have not had a good experience with titb. Firstly I waited a stupid amount of time for an ipad to come. And when it did come it was not the same colour as I ordered from the website. I want to send it back and they are making ME pay postage with tracking etc. They've offered me a £15 discount to keep it! I paid £15.99 for their insurance on shipping ipad to me and of course it took an age to arrive, I didn't think they were going to send it. Communication with them is terrible. They are now saying my 'Insurance' was postage, but postage is free. Avoid these people at all costs.I only have Pay Pal as proof of purchase as titb did send anything.Thank god I paid through Pay Pal.

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Don’t use them

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Non sending wrong ipad back. They are making it very difficult.

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Thumbnail of user blends
GB
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January 10th, 2019

I keep asking for a refund or replacement. Instead their "support" emails me once a day with a suggestion to change in the settings which I had already tried eg clear cache or hard reset the phone (email ping pong for 3 days now and counting). My personal favourite was the following response from them:

"we have done some research, we found that its [sic] OK Google causing the problem" (I never activated OK Google and the Google Audio and Voice settings are set to OFF (Paused)).

My first purchase from them and what a nightmare. Luckily we have a thing called the Consumer Rights Act so they will eventually have to solve the issue but "thanks" for making the process so lengthy and difficult! I will stick to Amazon from now on.

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GB
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May 24th, 2021

I ordered this product 17th, as all shops had sold out and online, saw it on Techinthebasket.com, placed the order, it came on the 24th, I see people moaning ahh it's the American version, which only means the plug is different

Thumbnail of user davidc3173
GB
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May 24th, 2020

Ordered phone on Sunday got it on Thursday. Well packed and sealed. This is the 6th phone I have bought and I have never had a problem with any the phones or delivery. All phones brand new and sealed. So I can only talk about my experience and would recommend them. I had a problem getting access to a network with a xiaomi phone and contacted techinthebasket, they replied with instructions on how to solve the problem and after a week they contacted me to see if it was resolved. Have used them for a few years with no problems

Thumbnail of user lisaw1371
GB
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January 17th, 2021

Gets better
I once ordered from this website, the parcel came to be in about a month, it did not bother me but surely it is slow.
Last week I try to purchase again, but this time I received the parcel in only about 3 days!
And the product is perfect!

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Thumbnail of user johns9910
California
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November 24th, 2021

I ordered a Macbook in early October. It never arrived but they claimed it was posted by DPD. The photo they supplied was clearly not our house so they have delivered it to the wrong place. They said they would 'investigate this'. However it's now 7 weeks later. They still have my money and have done nothing and don't even respond to emails. I'm sure they are OK if everything goes right but do not trust them to take any responsibility if they deliver it to the wrong place. I will never use them again and I still have nether my money nor the computer. I am thinking of calling the police.

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Thumbnail of user selenaj29
GB
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February 7th, 2021

I only read the terrible reviews after placing the order. Having been scammed once by Chinese outfit I was then quite anxious.
I received order confirmation and tracking number indicating up to 10 days delivery. I also emailed seeking reassurance and received prompt reply saying as consequence of Covid, delivery may be longer.

I was able track package which arrived after about 12 days. The Ipad is as expected and, at £40 saving, I'm still delighted.

Thumbnail of user raphaelr8
Austria
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April 29th, 2017

I did not receive my order. I have sent several e-mails to the vendor but I have not received any answer over months. Only recently, they answered and wanted additional payments to send my order to me. I demanded a refund, however, the vendor has not answered anymore. I am now waiting for my money over 6 months now and have not seen a single Euro from them.
DO NOT BUY, you will not receive your order or see your hard earned money again!

Thumbnail of user hannaha103
GB
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January 19th, 2021

The delivery time is not fast, and for some reason, the tracking numbers become valid really late, but it is always a good experience to purchase from this website.
The price is really good and the quality is perfect.
They are legit, please do not worry.

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Thumbnail of user richardt149
GB
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March 8th, 2018

I spent over £1000 on a lens from this company. 10 month later it developed a fault. I filled in their warranty form and they bounced it back asking for an order number. WHAT ORDER NO? They now say they are not E bay and I should contact my customer service! Any excuses, one after the other, now not replying to any emails.

I sent the lens to Panasonic under the UK and European warranty and they refuse it because the company is not a recognised seller.

I feel that they have simply stolen over £1000 from me. I don't know what comes next but I will pursue them through the law if necessary as they are a UK registered company, Digital Lab Services Ltd. registered in Salford.

AVOID AT ALL COSTS

Thumbnail of user andrewp1329
GB
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February 10th, 2021

Impressed customer
Seeing that so many customers complained about the delivery time, I didn't expect them to be on time, but somehow the parcel came in just 2 days, I'm really satisfied with the service, the price and the quality.

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