Customer Reviews

Thank you for all your kind words about our careful packing and attentive service, and for giving us a chance to remedy any issues when things don't quite go to plan.

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Based on 55,017 customer reviews
May 2nd
John
Essex
Good but some delay in dispatch & delivery
Poor communication whilst awaiting the delayed dispatch.
Comment from Chinasearch:
Thank you for your feedback. We aim to dispatch within 2 working days I am sorry your order took longer than expected.
Apr 25th
Verified Customer
3 star service
Apr 17th
Verified Customer
Beautiful plates
The postage was slow from UK to Germany as customs are slower than they used to before Brexit
Comment from Chinasearch:
Thank you for your feedback. I am glad your order arrived safely. Unfortunately the increase in charges and delays going through customs since Brexit are out of our control.
Feb 27th
Wonderkitty
London
Denby Search -Excellent - Buying rarer china pieces - poor
Chinasearch excellent at procuring sought after pieces if you are prepared to wait. I was. Will continue to use their service. Excelent packaging too. Limited to standard dining tablewear over last 70 odd years, so not good at buying pretty obscure pieces when offered
Comment from Chinasearch:
Thank you for your feedback. You are right we specialise in china going back to the 1960's. Glad we were able to help you with the Denby.
Jan 22nd
Verified Customer
3 star service
The cup and saucer both have worse flaws that I expected. In retrospect, they are not worth the high prices.
Comment from Chinasearch:
Thank you for your feedback. I am sorry to hear you are not happy with the items we sent you. If you wish to return them please call us on 01926 512402.
Dec 12th 2023
Verified Customer
Price good. If you want genuine article, don’t buy.
The ordering was straight forward price good and delivery time satisfactory, but I was disappointed that the items appeared NOT to be genuine Portmerion, but were made in Bangladesh. The colour of the china was different, though the actual pattern looked okay. Nowhere did it say they were ‘seconds’, though they appeared to be, and the price would reflect that.
Comment from Chinasearch:
Thank you for your feedback. These are first quality items direct from Portmeirion. There can be slight colour differences if a pattern has been made over a long period of time. This pattern was introduced in 2013.
Comment from customer:
Have sent one comment, but I can change the original rating now.
Dec 3rd 2023
Miss J A SWANNIE
3 star service
Excellent service thank you
Oct 31st 2023
Verified Customer
3 star service
I purchased a Pembroke Aynsley sauce boat and stand. Was very disappointed to see both were reproductions when they arrived , it didn’t state that on website when I was purchasing…..
Comment from Chinasearch:
Thank you for your feedback. Aynsley produced this pattern from 1985-2015. The design was based on an reproduction of eighteenth century Aynsley design, this is often stated on the back of items. There can be some differences if a pattern has been produced over a long period of time. If you need more help you can call us on 01926 512402
Oct 18th 2023
Verified Customer
3 star service
I received the incorrect product as it was a 300mls cup and not a 200mls cup but the matter is now being addressed.
Comment from Chinasearch:
Thank you for your feedback. I am glad we were able to sort this out. We will let you know then we find the correct size of cup.
Sep 21st 2023
Miss Alison Gawith
GRANGE OVER SANDS
Not for publication, because there is a query.
My intention was to order three Minerva tea pates, (plus 1 teacup and saucer) yet somehow I received 3 saucers. I asked you to review my original order (as I have no record of the internet purchase) and was assured that I had ordered 3 saucers. So I am not very happy.
Aug 25th 2023
Mr hank oude reimer
3 star service
service is prima, maar ik vraag me af of het orgineel wedgewood is , aangezien, de borden toch niet zo fraai zijn als onze oude borden
Comment from Chinasearch:
Bedankt voor uw feedback. Dit zijn originele artikelen. Het kan zijn dat ze uit een andere productieserie komen dan de jouwe.
Jul 6th 2023
Verified Customer
3 star service
Fast service from Chinasearch but Parcel force didn't deliver the box to our house, even though we let them in the front gate. They answered the call button but then disappeared after they entered the building, or did not enter? They ended up leaving it at the post office and I had to carry an 11 kg box home. They had a number but did not call us and they did not leave a card to say they had dropped it to the post office either. We located the parcel via the text message you sent us.
Comment from Chinasearch:
Thank you for your feedback. I am sorry that delivery did not go as smoothly as it should have done. If in the future you have any problems please call us and we will sort it out for you.
Jul 6th 2023
Verified Customer
OK, but could be more helpful
I located you on line in search of a particular kind of china. I spoke with one of your service agents, but did not find her particularly helpful. The product I really wanted was not available, and she unenthusiastically suggested that you could search for it. After consideration, I opted for the next best option – which arrived promptly and well packed.
Comment from Chinasearch:
Thank you for your feed back. I am sorry that our customer service was not up to our normal standard this time. I am glad you are happy with the items we sent you.
Jun 27th 2023
Mr James Bridson
mismatched plates
unfortunately the plates supplied did not match the ones i already owned as there was no pattern name on my plates and the picture i ordered from was a bit misleading on the colour representation
Comment from Chinasearch:
Thank you for your feedback. Colours can sometimes appear slightly different in a photo. If you need any help getting a better match please call us on 01926 512402.
Jun 22nd 2023
Verified Customer
Perfect item/packaging but immediate scam from My Hermes.
Confidentiality issue. I received a scam e-mail from My Hermes asking for my details. Very upsetting.
Comment from Chinasearch:
Thank you for your feedback and we are pleased you are happy with your item. Your order was sent with Parcelforce, we do not use My Hermes and have not shared your email address with them. Unfortunately delivery scams are becoming more common place, if you suspect you have received a phishing email then this can easily be reported by forwarding it to Action Fraud, details are on their website. Please give me a call if we can be of any help. Jane
Jun 1st 2023
Verified Customer
3 star service
My plates arrived safely and in a timely manner - great service!
May 19th 2023
Ms Sana Munir
3 star service
Please will you upload the pic with more details and a backstamp pic as well. I thought it’s a discontinued Clifton pattern but actually the soup saucers are the ones designed for Laura Ashley.
Comment from Chinasearch:
Thank you for your feedback. You are welcome to return the saucers if you are not happy to keep them. If you order in the future we can always give you more details of the backstamp.
Apr 19th 2023
Verified Customer
Stock Control Needs attention
Not too good, item chosen was charged then phone call days later saying not in stock. Rather poor service
Comment from Chinasearch:
Thank you for your feedback. We are sorry that one of the items was not on the shelf when we picked your order.
Apr 13th 2023
Verified Customer
Made in China
Being a user of Royal Daulton already this is why I wanted to buy the Pacific range as a present for a family member. The China was very well packed and arrived when expected. It looks very nice and appears well made. I don’t think much of the delivery people who hammer on the door and then leave the parcel outside. However I did expect the China to be chip proof which it does not state it is. Also I was very surprised to find “made in China” on the goods. My Daulton was made in England. I like to back Britain and had I known I would not have bought this. I take this on the chin as I should have researched better. A very affordable price but only time will tell how it lasts.
Comment from Chinasearch:
Thank you for your feedback. I am sorry to hear you are not happy with your order. Please call us on 01926512402 if you wish to return it.
Mar 24th 2023
Mr Christopher Brown
Upminster Essex
3 star service
Easy to use website and speedy delivery
Comment from Chinasearch:
Thank you for your feedback. I am sorry to hear that the dinner plate cracked after one use. Please can you call us on 01926 512402 so we can sort this out for you.
Mar 22nd 2023
Verified Customer
Purchase experience
Enquired by phone about availability of small tea plates and was quoted a price per plate. When I arrived to collect the plates I was informed that I had got the wrong price and the plates were a higher price. I said that I had been given the price on the phone but I was not believed. I must have misheard, I was told. This was very annoying as I know what I heard.
Comment from Chinasearch:
Thank you for your feedback. Sorry to hear about this, I will give you a call to sort this out for you.
Mar 22nd 2023
john moon
3 star service
They Got there in the end
Comment from Chinasearch:
Thank you for your feedback. I am glad we were able to find one for you.
Mar 16th 2023
Verified Customer
The plate was not grade 1 in my opinion. Looks a bit old.
I felt the plate was not grade 1 as was said on sight
Comment from Chinasearch:
Thank you for your feedback. I am sorry to hear you are not happy with the plate we sent you. As this is now a discontinued pattern it will be a previously owned item. Very good condition items will have be rarely used and in excellent condition. Please contact us on 01926 512402 if you are not happy to keep this item.
Mar 15th 2023
Mr Graham Freathy
Expensive
Ok but very expensive
Feb 4th 2023
Mrs Sandra Skillicorn
3 star service
I found the china I wanted listed on another site, but leading me to Chinasearch. It was great that I found what I wanted but disappointing that I had requested Chinasearch to look out for these cups for me, twice, and they had not informed me.
Comment from Chinasearch:
Thank you for your feedback. We had only recently received the Castell mugs into stock so I am sorry that you saw them first. We are still searching for the Costa mug, blue and green stripe and will let you know when we find one.