Backpackbazaar Reviews 

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TrustScore 2 out of 5

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Looking at 76 reviews, most reviewers were unhappy with their experience overall. Many consumers expressed frustration regarding extremely slow deliveries, with orders taking weeks or even months to arrive from overseas without proper tracking updates. Buyers also noted poor customer service responses when trying to cancel or modify mistaken purchases, alongside receiving defective items that fell apart quickly. Though some faced major shipping delays, a small group of reviewers were genuinely satisfied with their purchases. These consumers praised the strong materials, anti-theft features, and stylish designs that made traveling easier. People found the bags lightweight, comfortable, and well-suited for both daily commuting and longer trips abroad.

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Rated 2 out of 5 stars

Very misleading they are not a Uk company as advertised I placed a order for a bag but mistakenly ordered 2 instead of 1, I contacted them within 10min of placing the order they replied stating... See more

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

Misleading advertising suggesting 'fast UK delivery'. Actually sent from China about a week after order so received over two weeks later, too late for the occasion it was ordered for. Company refu... See more

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

I did not realise this tiny bag was coming from China - it arrived at my house when I was already on holiday!!! It is more of a large purse than a handbag and if your return policy was the same as an... See more

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

Chinese company not made clear. My order has been at the airport for three days no movement. Lesson learnt, I won't be using them again



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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Long delivery time

A really great product and at a super price but not until I had paid was I made aware that the backpack would be shipped from China. I chose a company that was a .co.uk on purpose thinking I would receive it in days but unfortunately it arrived a day before I returned from my holiday. Not much use then, eh!

October 11, 2025
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Very bad and costly experience

I recently ordered two bags from these people and they sent and charged me for three. One of the bags was a ladies handbag and as a man I have no need for. I informed them of there mistake, but they said it was too late and my order had been made up already. (This must be the fastest business in packing and sending) It was on the same day I informed them of there mistake.
Now they are wasting my time and saying I could pay more for a bag of my choice and give the other bag to someone or pay extortionate rate in posting it back plus any custom fees. Never again will I order from them and I say to one ordering from them be careful!!!!

October 28, 2025
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Thieves

Thieves! Steer well clear. Have not responded to a single email. Debited my account. No goods received.

September 2, 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

A Good Experience

I chose the 'Emily' messenger bag for my young teenage Granddaughter and she loves it.
It is a quality bag and just the right size for taking to school.
All in all a very good experience.
I would advise ordering early if you need an item for a particular occasion. I live in Scotland and the parcel took 10 days to arrive. I am probably accustomed to next day delivery from Amazon!! So no criticism intended to Backpackbazar.

September 12, 2025
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

They are scammer and fraudster do not…

They are scammer and fraudster do not buy anything from them, a big laptop bag, which never arrived! Also, a small shoulder bag, which is the only one that arrived, and they put it in my letterbox on the street. They don't have any proof for the main and the big item, like a laptop bag.. DO NOT WASTE YOUR MONEY ON THIS SCAMMERS' WEBSITE AND COMPANY.

September 14, 2025
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I would put zero if I could

I would put zero if I could. What a bunch of Scammers. Awful quality bags. £25 i paid for a bag, zip broke on day 2. Avoid at all cost!

September 27, 2025
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Poor quality/overpriced/avoid

Yep, I should have read the reviews before I got duped and bought something off this website. Majorly overpriced flimsy travel bag bought for £44 when I literally would have bought the same thing for £5 in a market. I don't know how this company thinks it's ok to price items for such low quality. Customer Services quickly responded and I recommend anyone in my position to push back each time they try to offer you alternative solutions (for e.g - keep the rubbish product and buy another item for a discounted price! etc etc). Note to all - you have to send the item back to China at your own personal cost if you want any refund (which is clear in the T&Cs to be fair. But what's not fair is the poor quality of their products). Definately won't be shopping off them again.

September 20, 2025
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Trying to pretend to be a local company…

Trying to pretend to be a local company with a UK web address, free UK delivery and a 30-day returns policy all with an Australian style of humour! I should have realised quicker the goods took weeks to arrive and were too late for my holiday. There was no mention of returns having to go to their central warehouse (with an approximate cost of between £17 & £30) plus the payment of a customs fee. And then the typical bartering of keeping the items or swapping them - no thanks, never again. Also it is wrong that I had to select one star in order to proceed as it does not even warrant this. DO NOT USE THIS COMPANY

September 18, 2025
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Rated 2 out of 5 stars

tiny bag

I did not realise this tiny bag was coming from China - it arrived at my house when I was already on holiday!!! It is more of a large purse than a handbag and if your return policy was the same as an English return policy I would have already sent it back to you. I’d like to know what animal hide it is made from.

August 14, 2025
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Poor Quality, Buyers Beware!

Avoid!! Shoddy goods. My bag arrived with a twisted shoulder strap, loose threads and a wonky emblem. When I contacted Backpack Bazaar explaining that the bag was faulty I was given an address in China to return it to and was told I was liable for the postage, which was going to cost almost as much as the bag did in the first place. Absolute scam.

August 12, 2025
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Don’t shop with backpack bazaar!

I brought a wallet with shoulder straps. But I got a wallet without straps and totally different to the one that was advertised. My husband paid £20 for his wallet which was what he wanted . I paid £25 for the one advertised but I received the same as my husbands in a different colour. I asked for a refund or exchange for the correct item. This has been going on for over a week. The outcome is it’s the right item that was sent even though I’ve sent videos and pictures as they requested. The only way I can have a refund is to pay upto £30 return. I personally would stay as far away as you can from this site. It’s a total scam. The only option I have to get 20% £5 refund so I lose £20 and it’s their fault. Where are my rights as a customer?

August 13, 2025
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