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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Horrible CS and way of communication

Been chasing this order for almost 2 months. Order was first put on and confirmed on 3rd of August. The website stated delivery within 3 weeks. Few weeks past the line then I received email saying there was delay in manufacturing or supplier ( whatever it was, it is not my issue) . Then this also delayed as promised to be shipped by 4th of September. Order shipped then lost due issue with labelling as the courier stated. They couldn't track the order . Then the courier stated not possible to deliver and sent back to the Company (sender) .

As a client, it should not be my issue to wait for all of this and not getting my refund, emailed the company, a reply saying we can not refund until it is sent back. I have sent a proof from the courier it is not delivered and sent back .

Horrible experience. Poor way of communication. Very bad website .

Please do not waste your money.

September 17, 2026
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Absolutely awful company - thieves

Absolutely awful company , you can’t contact by phone they took my order and I paid nearly £600 and 3 months later I’m still waiting- no money not all goods don’t trust them . Now taking legal advice

May 21, 2026
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I will never buy again from them

Ordered an outdoor lamp from this company and the experience was disappointing. Delivery to the UK took two weeks, and despite asking about delivery times, I was never told it would take this long. Two days after ordering, they finally replied saying it would ship in another two days. The company uses a .co.uk domain (illumination.co.uk), giving the impression it’s UK-based, but it actually operates from Germany—something they don’t clearly disclose.
As for the lamp itself (Reality Bonito), it’s advertised as IP44, but only the motion/timer module is. The rest has no proper sealing or protection, making it completely unsuitable for outdoor use. I won’t install it, and returning it is a hassle since it has to go back to Germany. Unfortunately, a waste of money.

November 14, 2025
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Beware - Shocking Service - Scam

Ordered lights from Illumination.co.uk which presents as UK company, actually company is German based Hofstein gmbh. Delivery took nearly 3 weeks and was poorly packaged with some items missing. The other items in the order were the wrong ones. I also had one parcel withheld and received customs import taxes of over £100 on a £300 order when their website states that import duties are paid by them. Customer service line is a recorded message and their email contact portal took several days to respond and advised items sent were as ordered despite sending them evidence to the contrary. Shocking service, AVOID AT ALL COSTS!!!!!

January 15, 2025
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Worst customer experience possible

I purchased a smart ceiling lamp, but once arrived the product did not match the spec described in their website. It’s not a smart device at all and it produces less lumen than described.
On top of this they sent me a product that was clearly opened and poorly resealed, once open the product shows an aesthetic defect.
I sent multiple emails to their support, but no replies.
I suggest to avoid them.

April 8, 2024
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