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Reviews & Experiences

Customers often praise fast, personal support and quick replacement items. Many mention prompt delivery and competitive prices on compatible cartridges. A minority say promised replacements never arrived and some cartridges failed soon after fitting. A few buyers also report mixed courier messages around next‑day delivery.

Overview & Key Metrics

Review count
61
Sources
trustpilot.com, reviews.io, reviewcentre.com, Collected.reviews
Last updated
February 2026

What reviewers often mention

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Service quality

Several reviewers name advisors (Chris, Simon, Rachel, Gemma) and say they sorted issues quickly, arranging replacements or credits. Many describe fast phone or email replies, with faults handled by the next day. A small group says replacement promises were not followed through.

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Value for money

Many customers point to lower prices for non‑genuine compatible cartridges than with manufacturers or big retailers. Several say the compatibles worked as expected and delivered clear savings. A few ratings reflect frustration driven by product failures rather than the price.

User experience

Reviewers often call the website and ordering process easy. Fast dispatch and next‑day delivery options help most orders run smoothly. Only a handful mention any usability issues.

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Product quality

Most comments describe acceptable print quality, or quick replacements when something arrived faulty. A smaller but noticeable set reports compatibility problems or cartridges stopping after only a few pages. Some also mention physical issues, including toner leaking and needing a replacement.

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Communication

Many reviewers describe customer service replies as quick and professional. A minority mention conflicting courier updates about delivery timing, plus one concern about changing an address. Courier problems show up less often than positive contact with the company.

Overall experience

Most reviews combine quick, helpful support with competitive pricing on compatible cartridges. Numerous five‑star service stories sit alongside a smaller number of one‑star complaints about replacements and cartridge failures. Buyers focused on fast help and low cost tend to be happy, while those who hit the noted faults report stronger dissatisfaction.

All Reviews

For each review, the core experience based on original source reviews.

All Reviews

Sources: Trustpilot (35) · Reviews (15) · Reviewcentre (10) · Reviews (1) · Quotes shortened · As of: February 2026

Alan John Mayes service

Delivery was prompt and goods arrived safely as usual.

“Prompt and safe delivery of the goods as usual.”

Feb 15, 2026 · reviews.io
MICHAEL RICHARD FRANK SMITH service

The reviewer praised the service and price.

“Great service. Great price.”

Feb 14, 2026 · reviews.io
Paul Earland value

Product was good, delivery quick, and price was decent.

“Good product, quick delivery and decent price.”

Feb 14, 2026 · reviews.io
IRENE service

Sam provided excellent, friendly and quick customer service.

“Huge thank you to Sam for excellent customer service”

Feb 09, 2026 · reviews.io
Anonymous service

Rachel arranged a replacement after a non-delivery and it arrived quickly.

“Rachel arranged for a replacement”

Feb 06, 2026 · reviews.io
Rachael service

Service was very quick and easy, with helpful assistance from Simon Heath.

“Very quick and easy service to use.”

Feb 05, 2026 · trustpilot.com
Anonymous service

Rachel responded extremely quickly and professionally and issues were resolved.

“Rachel responded extremely quickly and professionally.”

Feb 04, 2026 · reviews.io
PETER HARRIDEN JEFFERY usability

Ordering was very easy and prices were good.

“Very easy to order and the prices are good.”

Feb 04, 2026 · reviews.io
Anonymous value

They provided the required product at a competitive price with next-day delivery.

“delivered the following day without a special delivery cost.”

Feb 04, 2026 · reviews.io
Glenn service

Gemma efficiently corrected a fulfilment error and delivered correct cartridges.

“I received the correct cartridges the following day.”

Feb 03, 2026 · trustpilot.com
David Mackinder value

Non-genuine cartridges were much cheaper and did the same job.

“Much cheaper than genuine ones and do the same job.”

Feb 03, 2026 · reviews.io
Bell service

Service was good and delivery was quick.

“Good service. Quick delivery.”

Feb 01, 2026 · reviews.io
Heming service

They accepted fault and delivered the missing item the next day.

“delivered missing item next day.”

Jan 27, 2026 · reviews.io
Barbara Gill value

The product was satisfactory and reasonably priced.

“the product was satisafctory and reasoably priced.”

Jan 27, 2026 · reviews.io
Julian Ashman communication

Promised next-day delivery but courier text indicated 48 hours.

“Disappointed you were offering next day delivery when I get a text from the delivery company to say 48 hours.”

Jan 26, 2026 · reviews.io
Tony Henwood service

Service was very efficient and met expectations.

“Very efficient service it does what it says on the tin”

Jan 25, 2026 · reviews.io
Yvonne Logue value

Ordering was easy, delivery within two days, toner was great.

“Delivered within 2 days.”

Jan 17, 2026 · reviews.io
Marcia Ross service

Sarah replaced a faulty cartridge and the replacement arrived next day.

“offered to replace it and I received it the next day”

Jan 09, 2026 · trustpilot.com
james carr service

Chris promptly resolved a delivery issue caused by the courier driver.

“i was dealt with promptly,and succesfully by Chris, who resolved the matter”

Jan 02, 2026 · trustpilot.com
Llewelyn Jones service

Hannah quickly sent a replacement after a toner leaked following purchase.

“quickly sorted the problem by sending a replacement for me.”

Dec 16, 2025 · trustpilot.com
John Bolt service

Chris promptly answered and provided evidence proving delivery.

“Cannot wish for better service.”

Dec 11, 2025 · trustpilot.com
Andrea T service

Easy to contact and Chris was particularly helpful when needed.

“Chris was particularly helpful.”

Dec 04, 2025 · trustpilot.com
SPM service

Phil arranged alternative deliveries after courier failures, resolving the order.

“Phil then arranged for a third attempt via a different courier”

Nov 24, 2025 · trustpilot.com
Andrey Gladkov service

Customer service provided prompt responses and helpful resolutions.

“Prompt responses and helpful resolutions”

Oct 30, 2025 · trustpilot.com
Lee Cole quality

The product was good, delivery quick, and customer service helpful.

“Good product Quick delivery Good customer service”

Oct 24, 2025 · trustpilot.com
Margaret Cox communication

Chris provided a quick response to my query.

“Quick response to my query.”

Oct 17, 2025 · trustpilot.com
Mr Simon King service

Simon Heath solved my customer service problem efficiently and promptly.

“Good customer service problem solved efficiently and promptly by Simon Heath”

Oct 13, 2025 · trustpilot.com
Claire Macquarie service

Simon Heath responded very quickly and enabled my purchase.

“super fast response”

Oct 13, 2025 · trustpilot.com
Karen Upfield service

Simon in customer service was extremely helpful with my query.

“Simon Heath in customer service was extremely helpful”

Oct 08, 2025 · trustpilot.com
MJG service

First-class customer service, fast delivery, and good communication.

“Excellent / first class customer service.”

Oct 01, 2025 · trustpilot.com
Mr Michael Rafferty service

Cartridgeshop provided a prompt replacement after I reported a faulty toner.

“Cartridgeshop just said they would send me a replacement.”

Sep 30, 2025 · trustpilot.com
William Lawrence-Archer service

Staff found my order and quickly arranged the return.

“It caught fire.”

Sep 30, 2025 · trustpilot.com
Aubrey Doran service

Customer service promptly resolved a non-delivery and parcel arrived.

“Chris was really helpful and resolved the issue.”

Sep 30, 2025 · trustpilot.com
Jenny Davis service

Neil in customer service dealt with the cartridge problem efficiently.

“dealt with my issue efficiently and quickly.”

Sep 30, 2025 · trustpilot.com
Beth service

Chris arranged a replacement after delivery failed to arrive.

“Chris was very helpful in arranging a replacement item”

Sep 30, 2025 · trustpilot.com
John Clark service

Gemma provided a prompt and helpful response resolving my problem.

“very prompt and helpful informative response from Gemma.”

Sep 30, 2025 · trustpilot.com
John M value

They supplied a replacement cartridge at a reasonable price with excellent delivery.

“reasonable price and with excellent delivery”

Sep 30, 2025 · trustpilot.com
customer service

They quickly fixed a mis-order with helpful assistance from Lucy.

“Lucy very helpful.”

Sep 30, 2025 · trustpilot.com
mike rayner value

Cartridges are good value and faulty ones were replaced within two days.

“great value compared to the manufacturer's offerings”

Sep 30, 2025 · trustpilot.com
Robin Knipe service

Andrew promptly helped then replaced unrecognised cartridges within days.

“would be replaced immediately”

Sep 30, 2025 · trustpilot.com

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About Cartridge Shop

Cartridge Shop is a UK online retailer selling ink and toner cartridges for home and business printers. It offers manufacturer brands and compatible cartridges, plus recycled and bulk options. Shoppers can search by printer model, filter by brand, and check delivery choices, including next‑day dispatch where available. Support is available by phone and email, with returns and replacements handled by the customer service team.