Harts of Stur Reviews Summary

Category: Department store

Address: Station Rd, Sturminster Newton, DT10 1BD, United Kingdom

Phone: +441258472420

Rating: 4.5
based on 173 reviews.

Customer Service

Pros:

  • "I was genuinely floored by their exemplary customer service."
  • "I phoned today with a query on an item I wanted to order... real people on the end of the phone instead of countless options, very helpful, ready to assist customers."
  • "stunningly good customer service despite the lapse of a year and a mess up by magimix...LUCY got things resolved...seriously impressed despite the teething problems good old fashioned English customer service!!! LUCY deserves 5 stars!!!"
  • "Very friendly and helpful service when I phoned to ask about the progress of my order."
  • "The staff went above and beyond to accommodate us."
  • "The staff are helpful and friendly so great customer service."
  • "Exemplary customer service. The team went above and beyond when I had an issue with my Kitchenaid mixer."

Cons:

  • "The store insists that it is absolutely fine for these knives to rust within a week and refuses a refund or replacement."
  • "Customer services were unhelpful, said it had not been received at the warehouse so I could get a refund for return unless I had proof of postage."
  • "Wanted to make a very short enquiry but was met with a snotty, obtuse & hostile short older woman."
  • "Their customer service is terrible."
  • "Also there was no delivery note or returns label in the parcel which means I have to go to the trouble of phoning them and up.and trekking to the post office to return it, disgusting!!!!"
  • "Harts were totally unhelpful with my warranty claim and just fobbed me off to Amazon."
  • "Not impressed with customer service, purchased item which is faulty, they have refused to refund."

Pricing and Value

Pros:

  • "The food was great, and very affordable."
  • "The price quoted plus postage was still less than our local department store."
  • "Terrific product range, excellent customer service and great prices."
  • "The item was as cheap as the same advertised in Currys."
  • "I found a Global Knives set online at a great price, £50 cheaper than anywhere else."
  • "surprisingly prices on items are very reasonable- but some really good deals can be on offer."
  • "Their variety and competitive prices blew me away."

Cons:

  • "It seems that they have inflated the RRP of the item by £100 (or 25%)."
  • "their prices for consumable items are much higher than you would expect."
  • "Not entirely happy with the service or the website and the emails stating items saved in the sale when the basket was left empty."
  • "Expensive but good quality, although when they have their sales on some great bargains."
  • "not many bargains and, in general, I would say quite pricey."
  • "Personally I thought it a little over priced for what it was."
  • "Breakfast was a bit limited basically, portions too small for cost on average."

Product Quality

Pros:

  • "the first set got broken but they were so quick to send more and additional packaging so they arrived in perfect condition!"
  • "Machine looks great and cheapest price around."
  • "So far so good, we love it and are happy with our choice."
  • "Very well packaged with lots of padding, all fragile items arrived intact."
  • "Every item was individually wrapped and the box was filled with packing so nothing could move in transit."
  • "The item was well packaged for delivery."
  • "Fast delivery. Can see items are stored with care. First package in a long time to arrive without damage."

Cons:

  • "The delivered items had multiple faults incl. stains, ripped packaging, manufacturing defects etc."
  • "Ordered a well reviewed grill pan and when it arrived, it rocked significantly on my induction hob."
  • "Even though the juicer is heavier compared with the other 2 products, it didn’t come with packaging as good as the rest."
  • "1st bialetti venus coffee maker turned up scratched and the box was already opened + delivery box was in an awful condition."
  • "1 knife came in a dangerous condition, bent, etc."
  • "Unfortunately these knives has been a big disappointment as they rusted after one or two washes."
  • "Received my kettle yesterday and wanted to use it immediately only to find it does not come on."

Environmental Responsibility

Pros:

  • "It was a really lovely surprise to find that the Greenfill packaging was biodegradable."
  • "In particular I love the eco packaging they are using, it looks like polystyrene but when mixed with warm water it dissolves!"
  • "I liked the use of biodegradable fillers used in the packaging."
  • "The internal packaging was very eco-friendly and had a nice note explaining it all."
  • "The greenfill that the crock was packed in I thought was polystyrene at first, but after reading the card realised I could flush them down the sink."
  • "Absolutely love the postcard with all the information about the recyclable packaging - especially “Green-Fill” and friends!"

Cons:

  • "Unfortunately I have had a very bad experience here... they are point blank refusing to offer any assistance."

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