Sendean Cameras Reviews Summary

Category: Camera repair shop

Address: 25 Waterson St, London, E2 8HT, United Kingdom

Phone: +442072427733

Rating: 4.6
based on 241 reviews.

Customer Service

Pros:

  • "Exceptionally friendly and professional staff: receptionists and technicians are a joy to do business with."
  • "The team also provided great communication with me via phone and email."
  • "When I had another issue pop up, Andrew called me to talk me through it and was very clear and friendly!"
  • "The customer service was truly wonderful and despite the fact that they couldn't save my camera (far too much damage- but smelled great!) I would really recommend them as they are transparent and the service is really quick."
  • "Customer service was very friendly and efficient."
  • "At every stage the staff I encountered were very professional, friendly and helpful."
  • "The reception team were so friendly, and the system that is set up is really organised and efficient."

Cons:

  • "Yes I am aware that you have tried to 'contact' me… at least 8 times in a week! I’d call it harassment."
  • "When I complained, I was met with aggression and abuse. Avoid this place at all costs."
  • "They lost my camera, and offered no compensation or apology, just a refund for the extortionate repair costs."
  • "You even called my family last week! >:( STOP THAT!!!"
  • "This is funny because in three months you didn’t bother on calling me a single time :/ Even when you notice I was not receiving/replying the emails."
  • "The initial service was good and the staff very helpful, but the camera body was returned still faulty - presumably not checked properly before being dispatched."
  • "Pretending to be clueless when there is a problem and unable to understand me when I say there was not fault when I handed it in."

Repair Quality and Efficiency

Pros:

  • "Sendean fixed my Canon SLR - it had a smashed screen. They were prompt with their communication and fixed my Canon SLR as if it were new."
  • "They repaired an old film camera for me quickly and for a fair price."
  • "Sendean provided an impeccable service, from accurate analysis and clear diagnosis of the problem with my camera to a quick and excellent solution to the whole thing."
  • "The technicians turned the repair around quickly and efficiently and I will certainly be using their services again."
  • "Repairs were completed more quickly than I expected."
  • "The repair was executed swiftly."
  • "The work was done quickly, allowing me to use it over the Christmas period."

Cons:

  • "The price was absurdly expensive and within 6 months of repair, my camera was spoilt again with the same problem."
  • "They didn't do anything to the camera arguing that they had tested it and was perfect. But I knew this was not TRUE."
  • "Over 3 weeks to get my camera back and tried to add additional fees to my invoice for services I never asked for."
  • "Both times I have taken my camera there they have quoted me for repairs I know for a fact the camera did not need."
  • "That same weekend, testing the camera I notice that it was not focusing properly."
  • "After a 'repair' of my OM1 light meter they returned the camera with wrecked shutter/ wind now permanently jammed."
  • "I sensed something was not right about what they stated, so I requested my camera back took it to a fellow photographer he had a quick look at it and got it working within minutes."

Pricing and Value

Pros:

  • "They worked with me on a quote based on my budget after an initial estimation which I really appreciated."
  • "He fixed my Canon SLR (film) and charged me a very reasonable £60.00."
  • "Manager has contacted me and offered a lower price and a longer guarantee."
  • "The quality of workmanship in getting old equipment to work as new is exemplary and the cost is very reasonable."
  • "They quote for free with no obligation, and can negotiate on price if you found a cheaper quote elsewhere."
  • "An excellent service at a reasonable cost and I have no hesitation in recommending their service and delivery."
  • "Friendly, helpful and good value: yes it costs to repair things, but their costs are really very reasonable and the service was fantastic."

Cons:

  • "Unfortunately the prices I was quote were almost extortionate."
  • "The price was absurdly expensive and within 6 months of repair, my camera was spoilt again with the same problem."
  • "Just very dishonest pricing - if they were able to do £150 they should have offered that price from the get-go."
  • "Overpriced quoted over £200-300 for basic repair took it to CameraWorld in Soho and it was a fraction of the price."
  • "I was shocked that the estimate came out to be £800+ in total for both repairs."
  • "Quoted me a price to repair my camera that was more than I paid for the thing in the first place - about £400."
  • "Their repair was £200 and the same repair at Colchester camera repair is £80."

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