consortium.co.uk Reviews 

12,644
TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

4.3

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Review summary

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Considering 921 reviews, reviewers overwhelmingly had a great experience with this company. Customers frequently highlight the exceptionally fast and efficient delivery service, often receiving their items promptly and well-packaged. Many people appreciate the high-quality products, finding items as described and often at excellent prices compared to other retailers. The overall service, including easy online ordering and good communication, is consistently praised by consumers, contributing to a seamless shopping experience. However, some customers also noted issues with order fulfillment, such as items not being sent, not arriving, or significant delays in receiving updates from customer support. A few other people also felt that product quality was occasionally a concern, with items breaking or not meeting durability expectations within a short period after purchase.

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Delivery service

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Product

Customers had positive experiences with products, frequently praising their quality, appearance, and the fact... See more

Service

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Price

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Order

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Reviews shaping this summary

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Had a discount code that made a Goldwin jacket I wanted cheaper than competitors so I bought from here. Items was as described and good delivery. As with many mens online stores, they offer th... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Ordering was easy and delivered within 2 days as requested. Had exactly what I wanted in stock. Would buy from this seller again. Price was cheaper than ordering directly from Birkenstock.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I was looking for a specific pair of trainers and they had the best price. I didn't know this seller before but reviews were good. Using the website and payment was straightforward. Delivery was very... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I bought the Blundstone women’s clogs 2421 size 3 and they delivered promptly. I have had an operation on my back, admittedly nearly 20 years ago. I still need to be careful about my footwear. Bl... See more


Company details

  1. Shoe Store
  2. Clothing Store
  3. Fashion Accessories Store
  4. Home Goods Store
  5. Skateboard Shop
  6. Streetwear Store

Written by the company

Consortium was established in 1993 on the UK's south coast in Bournemouth. Defying industry norms from the jump we opened as an independently owned skate, sneaker and streetwear store offering an unconventional brand mix that took cues from the things we loved rather than the trends we saw. This deep-rooted personal approach to retail created a space that truly lived - as we grew, it grew too. Over 30 years of organic evolution and unparalleled cross-category disruption has positioned us as industry mainstays, we champion brands and product that reflects the subversive, free-thinking spirit Consortium was built upon from the beginning. Our heritage and contemporary categories coexist seamlessly creating a diverse and peaceful ecosystem that spans womenswear; independent publishing; skateboarding; technical apparel; limited sneaker releases and coastal outdoors lifestyle among many other inhabitants. In a world full of uninspired high streets, corporate ownership and “copy-and-paste” identities Consortium holds true, forever fighting the good fight, forever independent… Consortium is a trading name of 7 Ply Ltd, UK company registration number 06595005.


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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Not as expected

Ordered an adidas jacket for my husband costing £170 as a gift £he was delighted with it until he tried it on and the zip is faulty I have tried for almost 4 months with the company to resolve the issue and now they won’t return my emails so we are left with
a broken jacket he cannot wear
Customer service is a joke they just don’t care

April 23, 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Customer service is exceptional

Customer service is exceptional, rare you get to speak to real people these days. Great small business to support, would absolutely shop here again. I spoke to a lady called Sally and she was a great help.

March 17, 2026
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Would give this business 0 stars

Would give this business 0 stars if possible. Purchase trainers online, never received my item. Updates were completely incorrectly with no way of contacting Consortium or the delivery provider.

Do not use, its not worth the hassle

July 14, 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Paid for priority service (1-2 day…

Paid for priority service (1-2 day delivery service) on Tuesday, should have received the item by today (Thursday). Have had absolutely no communication with them aside from the confirmation email. Have tried to call using the number provide, and text. Have sent two emails, a DM on Instagram and a comment under their post and have heard nothing. Have had no issue with this company until now, very disappointing.

July 9, 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

​I returned a pair of £170 trainers to…

​I returned a pair of £170 trainers to this company using a tracked and insured service. Unfortunately, I misplaced my physical posting receipt. When I reached out to customer service for help, they completely stonewalled me.
​Instead of doing a basic check of their returns warehouse, intake logs, or searching by my name, they flat-out refused to even look. They used my missing reference number as an excuse to do absolutely nothing. Now, they have my money AND the returned trainers, leaving me completely out of pocket.
​Appalling, lazy customer service. They would rather pocket your money than spend two minutes looking at their own delivery intake. Avoid this company.

May 18, 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

FALSE ADVERTISING - DO NOT BUY

The item I received does not match what was advertised on the website listing and I believe they are falsely advertising. Awful customer service. I am so disappointed with the service provided - DO NOT RECOMMEND!

June 14, 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 2 out of 5 stars

I needed to return my order and as you…


I needed to return my order and as you they don't offer free returns, it cost me £7.95 to return the item. I had to pay £4.99 delivery in the first place, so it's cost me £12.94 for the privilege. Me paying both ways seems grossly unfair and will undoubtedly influence my likelihood of purchasing from Consortium in the future. On raising this with Consortium, their response only confirmed they hadn't even read my email, or it was simply a copy & paste job. Poor

June 12, 2026
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Ordered 2 skateboards for next day…

Ordered 2 skateboards for next day delivery, they split the order in 2. I’ve only received 1 skateboard, and the other never arrived, I’ve been waiting nearly 2 months for a resolution and nothing. Awful customer service. Never buying from these guys again.

May 8, 2026
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Still waiting for refund 1 month later

Purchased 5 items. Returned three. Received a refund for 2. Still awaiting refund for third and most expensive item. Shoes were tried on once, at home, on carpeted floor for 5mins as I would have done in store. Realised they were too big. Wrapped them back up and retuned at my own cost.

Asked why I only received a partial refund. They say the shoes were damaged and are under review. I asked for evidence, they sent images of markings on the shoes that I’d never seen before. I raised a dispute with PayPal credit (recommend you all use this when purchasing from this Company as they are extremely shady). They told PayPal that they had issued a me a refund outside of PayPal, which is a complete lie. The case is still ongoing and I still haven’t received my refund 1 month later.

Don’t be lured in by promo offers and only buy things you know you will keep as the returns process and customer service is abysmal.

May 14, 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Unable to process refund in a timely fashion

I paid £22 to return the boots I ordered by special tracked delivery. They were signed for on the 8th June. I received no updates. When I contacted Consortium on the 13th June to find out where my refund was, I was notified that they were still processing returns received on the 29th May!! Unacceptable.

June 15, 2026

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