Rother Valley Optics Reviews 

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4.9

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Absolutely first class service from these guys. I'm off on holiday this Friday and wanted to place an order in the hope it would arrive in time for me to take with me. I first contacted RVO to check s... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I would like to say thanks to Adam and Jamie for all there support and advice, very helpful in so many ways, very professional in evry way , the best over the phone service I’ve ever encountered! I wi... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Ordered a Dwarf Mini on a Friday afternoon, not expecting to see it until Tuesday or Wednesday. It actually arrived late Sunday afternoon. Absolutely first class service and the price was as good as a... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I recently purchased the following items from Adam at Rother Valley Optics Ltd: ZWO ASIAIR Plus (256GB) ZWO ASI120MM Mini guide camera ZWO 30mm f/5 Mini Guide Scope The order arrived the ver... See more

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The best place for a wide range of Astronomical Telescopes, Binoculars, Spotting Scopes & Accessories all at internet prices. Celestron, Skywatcher, Baader


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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

1st class service.

First class service for a first time buyer from Rother Valley Optics.

Emailed after 2pm on a Friday about the availability of a tripod, Adam replied within minutes saying it was available, I placed the order and they even managed to ship it that day... Monday, tripod arrived in perfect condition.

I ordered the SkyWatcher 3/8 Inch Thread Stainless Steel Tripod and it goes perfectly with my GTi mount.
The tripod is quite big and is possibly borderline for portability, but sturdiness is more important and I have a trolley for moving my astronomy kit around, so it's not much of an issue.

Adam, thank you for 1st class service.

Will definitely be using Rother Valley again... once I've saved a few £££'s for some eyepiece's, barlows, or maybe a scope upgrade

February 14, 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Ordered a telescope

Ordered a telescope , it arrived the next day, I was kept up to date with delivery and phoned an hour before letting me know what rime it would arrive, the price was great. My grandson will love it I will certainly reccomend this company.

February 11, 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Rother Valley Optics were recommended…

Rother Valley Optics were recommended to me by a local astronomy club. The service was excellent with very swift responses to emails and they answered all my questions. My order was delivered on time and I am very happy with the products. I will definitely be buying from them again.

February 10, 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

First Time Using RVO

New to astronomy so this was my first order. Really simple to open an account and the website was easy to navigate to find the items I wanted. All at excellent prices too! Adam sorted me with a filter I needed and added it to my order. Everything arrived next day, safely protected in cardboard and bubble-wrap.
Wonderful service from RVO and I will certainly buy from them again.

February 12, 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

10/10 service

10/10 service! I had communicated with Adam regarding a price match and he went above and beyond to ensure my customer expectation was met. This service shows Rother Valley Optics as a highly regarded business who consider their customer with honesty and integrity.
I would absolutely recommend them for all things astronomical!
Keep up the good work RVO 🔭⭐️

January 28, 2025
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I have been waiting WEEKS

I have been waiting WEEKS for my seestar even though i done next day delivery and everything went through perfectly fine. I called them to ask about stock and they said next month they’ll have some. I placed the order January 8th it’s now the 27th. Ridiculous

January 27, 2025
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Reply from Rother Valley Optics

Sorry to hear that you have felt the need to give us 1 star based on this. We can confirm you placed the order on the 13th, not the 8th and we kept you updated when someone called us. We made extra effort to email you updates but then noticed you gave us 1 star after making this provision.

Once the goods arrived, we tried to call you at least 4 or 5 times and sent emails but didn't hear back from you. We sent the goods and they were delivered within the time frame that we specified on the first phone call to us.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent customer service

Ordered online at the weekend after researching a telescope within my price bracket. Easy online process to follow and delivery date given.
Monday I was sent an email advising my choice wasn’t in stock but would soon be and would be a few more days
Another email arrived advising my purchase was dispatched and I received it today, a day earlier than expected.
Communication is superb from Rother Valley Optics. The email also stated I could contact them if I needed help with my purchase.
I am reviewing the company providing my purchase, not the purchase itself.
I know already that I will be a returning customer based on the service already provided

January 23, 2025
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Not even worth 1 star

Not even worth 1 star. Placed an order and was told that the delivery would be With me within 1-2 days. Nothing arrived, after contacting them I was told they would get back to me. No reply from them and had to contact them once again. Now to be told that it would be February before I can take delivery. I had an email saying that the telescope had been dispatch when this is clearly a lie. Customer service is a joke with this company.

January 7, 2025
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We have been in touch with you concerning this issue and sorted everything out. We are now back doing business as usual

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent service

Placed an order with Adam for 3
eyepieces yesterday just before lunchtime, received order at 8.45 today. Excellent service and friendly conversation whilst placing the order. Well done to all.

December 6, 2024
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Seestar S50

This is the second telescope I've bought from Rother Valley Optics. My latest purchase was out of stock when I enquired, but I was able to make a pre-stock order. Rother Valley Optics kept me advised by email regarding stock delivery dates and also sent me an email once the item was back in stock. Total time scale - initial order, Saturday; email confirming stock arrival, Tuesday evening. Item arrived the following morning at 7am!! Brilliant service and I thoroughly recommend this company.

October 26, 2024
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent Service for a small item

Ordered a simple Mount accessory.
Process worked as it should - checked stock with them and got the item next day. No fuss, just how you want it.
If only they could supply clear skies as well…

October 30, 2024
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Brilliant

Brilliant. I placed my order at 3.00 pm on Tuesday and selected next day delivery , I accepted that I had missed the cut off point when the delivery date came up for Thursday. Really pleased when the package arrived at 8.30 Wednesday morning. Looking forward to clear skies tonight!

October 23, 2024
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Brilliant customer service

Sent these guys a series of questions over email about some photographic kit that I wanted to buy, to ask their advice. They were absolutely first class, couldn't do enough to help, got back to me promptly with the information that I needed and were super-friendly when doing so. I absolutely will be using them again.

September 25, 2024
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent service and product

Just purchased a skywatcher 250p classic from the company. Excellent service, polite informative and just good overall product and service and price. The telescope was sent to the Scottish Highlands nay bother, as some companies don't send up here, but the company did and exactly when they said and DPD got it here exactly on time and cheaply.

September 6, 2024
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I needed a telescope for my son's…

I needed a telescope for my son's birthday and was not able to get to the store, I'd missed the cut off point for next day delivery and thought I might not be able to get the telescope my son wanted. The kind staff at Rother valley optics helped me to get an order in and went out of there way to get the order ready and on the van for next day delivery. They were very helpful and supportive and I'll be buying all my future stargazing equipment from them in the future instead of the big electrical store I usually buy from. Thank you Rother for all you support.

August 28, 2024
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Fantastic Service

I needed a new EQ2 mount and was recommened Rother Valley.
I spoke to gentleman whose name i didnt get,he he was very knowledgable.
He checked to see if OVL had one in stock he took my order told me it would arrive today 14th August,which it did well within the timescale,it took all of 5 mins to order.
Cracking service i would definately return if i needed anything else 👍👍

August 12, 2024
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Ordered a dwarf 2 telescope on 1/8/24…

Ordered a dwarf 2 telescope on 1/8/24 arrived 11am following day bought many items from rother valley without a single issue and I know I can ring for advice unlike a lot of other traders there feedback speaks for itself

August 2, 2024
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

OUTSTANDING Service from Rother valley optics.

I rang rother valley optics desperate for a part for my heq5 tripod I couldn't get the part anywhere but one phone call to Adam from rv optics and he got me the part ordered within minutes and it was also next day delivery outstanding service I cannot recommend this supplier enough and I definitely will be using them again. I'm very happy with the service they provided. A++++++

June 13, 2024
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent Service

I popped into the Store on a Saturday, and spoke to Adam with regards to the Smart Telescopes I was interested and took his advice on board and as the product was out of stock, and they where awaiting a delivery, my details where taken, on Tuesday as promised he called back and one was put aside for me, When I collected the staff in store couldnt have been more friendlier as Adam wasnt available helping to complete the purchase..

Just waiting to play with the new scope.. when the clouds disappear..

All in all an excellent customer experience and one happy astronomer...

May 14, 2024
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