Maps International
Experiences & Reviews
Maps International is an online retailer specialising in printed maps and wall maps in a range of formats (canvas, laminated, framed and large wall maps). Customers order maps for home and educational use and items are shipped by courier; product listings include political, regional and world maps.
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Our Analysis
Service quality
Customers commonly report prompt, helpful customer service that arranges refunds or replacements when issues arise.
Value for money
A small number of reviewers explicitly call prices affordable or good value; evidence on overall pricing is limited.
User experience
Ordering and delivery are often described as straightforward and quick, though some orders experienced carrier delays or cancellations.
Product quality
Prints, colours and materials are frequently praised, but several customers report creases, tears or fragile items on arrival.
Communication
Many reviewers note clear, timely replies from the company and staff who acknowledge issues and organise solutions.
Overall experience
Most reviewers report a positive overall outcome—good prints and resolved issues—though some experienced damage or availability problems.
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Featured Customer Experiences
Representative examples from 21 verified reviews (July 2022 – September 2025).
Fantastic experience
"I ordered a huge map and it is absolutely beautiful, I am very impressed with the quality of the print and the colours - really really nice! I had to..."
Map arrived with pre-scratched flags…
"Map arrived with pre-scratched flags and ripped coming out of the tube (over-tight roll). I was..."
First class customer service
"I placed an order for a large world map, and this was delivered two days later. On unpacking it, I noticed that the item had a large 45cm crease and d..."
Misled by a falsely advertised product on your website
"I was not happy with your service as I have been misled. I found a product on your website, I ordered it and paid for it. I later received an email fr..."
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Sources: Trustpilot (20) · Collected.reviews (1) · Quotes shortened · As of: September 2025
Appalled at how shockingly fragile they…
Appalled at how shockingly fragi...
Map arrived with pre-scratched flags…
Map arrived with pre-scratched flags and ripped coming out of the tube (over-tight roll). I was...
First class customer service
I placed an order for a large world map, and this was delivered two days later. On unpacking it, I noticed that the item had a large 45cm crease and d...
Map creased....not a problem
Large map arrived in a sturdy tube but creased when unravelled. Contacted immediately and solution provided. Professional,...
Fantastic experience
I ordered a huge map and it is absolutely beautiful, I am very impressed with the quality of the print and the colours - really really nice! I had to...
Great product, exceptional service. Would heartily recommend.
I recently purchased a large laminated political European map from Maps International. When it arrived, it was a lovely product, but the wrong map. Th...
Great product with fast delivery
Great product with fast delivery Looks very good...
Great communication and products
Great communication in answering questions and quickly sorting out an issue. Real...
Good product delivered on time.
Good product de...
Great quality, beautiful map
We are really impressed with the quality of our map. The colours...
Ordered a very large framed pinboard…
Ordered a very large framed pinboard map. Arrived damaged. The packaging was fine. But the map inside was bent and creased across the middle. Communic...
Canvas classic world map
I love my new large world map! It has already created an interest for my younger grandchildren who love to point out different countries and holiday d...
Love our map!
Love our map. It's perfect for us...
Very nice product and good service
Very nice product...
Classy map
Great map good pric...
Misled by a falsely advertised product on your website
I was not happy with your service as I have been misled. I found a product on your website, I ordered it and paid for it. I later received an email fr...
Great item and extraordinary customer…
Great item and extraord...
great service
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DHL delivery issues (update)
Update 16 January - DHL finally delivered the map on Monday, 15 January. Apparently it had been in the depot awaiting delivery. Their customer service...
Really good quality map. Perfect.
Really good quality map both in terms of the materials and quality print. Good customer service (I rang firs...
Conclusion
Reviews show Maps International regularly delivers high-quality prints with vivid colours and a variety of formats (canvas, laminated, framed). Multiple customers praise fast delivery and responsive staff who arrange refunds or replacements when problems occur. At the same time, a recurring issue is physical damage on arrival—creases, torn edges or perceived fragility—which several buyers experienced. Prospective buyers should check delivery and packaging options, keep images of any damage, and contact customer support promptly if an item is faulty or unavailable.