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Original Organics
Reviews & Experiences

Customer feedback shows a clear pattern of problems with stock availability, delivery timing and proactive communication; many reviewers report waiting weeks, cancelled orders or uncertain refunds. Product feedback is variable: some buyers praise durable items and prompt replacements, while others describe warped timber, damp components or underfilled shipments. If you plan to buy, check live stock updates where available, keep order confirmations and monitor refunds closely, and document issues to support claims. There are examples of effective, fast customer support resolving lost items, but these are less frequent than reports of poor service, so compare sellers and review return policies before purchasing.

Overview & Key Metrics

Review count
43
Sources
trustpilot.com, reviews.io, Collected.reviews
Last updated
February 2026

What reviewers often mention

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Service quality

Many reviews describe delayed or cancelled orders and problems with returns; a minority report quick fixes, but slow or inconsistent after-sales handling is common.

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Value for money

Perceptions of value vary: some reviewers cite competitive pricing, while others report poor value due to low product quantity or repair costs.

User experience

Several reviewers report website and checkout issues, confusing order confirmations and payment problems that contributed to failed or cancelled purchases.

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Product quality

Product reports are mixed: some items are described as high quality, while others arrived warped, damp or underfilled and required repairs or replacements.

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Communication

Many reviewers cite little or no proactive updates, slow replies and refund uncertainty; a smaller number praise prompt, clear communication from staff.

Overall experience

Overall impressions lean negative because of stock, delivery and communication problems, though some customers report positive product experiences and helpful service.

All Reviews

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

All Reviews

Sources: Trustpilot (22) · Reviews (20) · Reviews (1) · Quotes shortened · As of: February 2026

Ruth quality

Tiger worms arrived quickly and in great condition.

“arrived very quickly and in great condition”

Jan 12, 2026 · reviews.io
Anonymous experience

Pleased with purchase and quick delivery; would recommend.

“Very pleased with purchase. Quick delivery and would recommend.”

Jan 02, 2026 · reviews.io
Sarah service

Damaged item replaced quickly after one call; good product quality.

“I was able to talk to customer service on the first call”

Dec 23, 2025 · reviews.io
Peter communication

Product excellent with quick delivery and very good communication.

“very good communicatin throughout the process.”

Dec 20, 2025 · reviews.io
Andrew Digby experience

Ordering was easy and delivery was very prompt.

“Easy ordering system. Delivered very promptly”

Dec 15, 2025 · reviews.io
Bob Cornford experience

Trustpilot removed the review and the reviewer says there's no appeal.

“I have had my review removed by Trustpilot because I gave Original Organics a very bad review.”

Dec 15, 2025 · trustpilot.com
Anonymous service

Only one of the two ordered items was delivered and no response.

“Only one of the two items was delivered.”

Dec 13, 2025 · reviews.io
Anonymous quality

Worms arrived safely and well and were installed.

“The worms arrived safe and well”

Nov 13, 2025 · reviews.io
Jane experience

Everything went to plan and customer is pleased with purchases.

“Everything went to plan and we are pleased with the purchases to date.”

Nov 06, 2025 · reviews.io
Mr T Robertson service

Item shown in stock but was unavailable; company failed to inform customer.

“item I ordered turned out to be unavailable (despite still being listed as "in stock")”

Nov 05, 2025 · trustpilot.com
Matthew communication

Aerobin dispatched within five days but lacked dispatch notifications.

“dispatched within 5 days (including weekend) of order!”

Oct 20, 2025 · trustpilot.com
Sandra usability

Prompt delivery and Aerobin was very easy to assemble.

“Very prompt delivery. Thank you. The Aerobin was very easy to assemble.”

Oct 10, 2025 · reviews.io
Louis Gray service

Item delayed due to stock issues and poor customer service.

“Very Poor Customer Service and Communication.”

Sep 30, 2025 · trustpilot.com
Rachel service

Order cancelled due to stock; refund promised without apology.

“No apology at all.”

Sep 30, 2025 · trustpilot.com
Mike Brookes communication

Deliveries delayed with no communication or delivery notifications.

“zero' customer service communication and 'zero' notification about delivery timescale!”

Sep 30, 2025 · trustpilot.com
seb mccarthy communication

Site took payment but failed to confirm orders or respond.

“SCAM website, doesn't confirm orders automated messages for order information.”

Sep 30, 2025 · trustpilot.com
Anna service

Order out of stock with no updates or apology.

“No apology. No timeframe of when they might have some in stock.”

Sep 30, 2025 · trustpilot.com
Toby Child service

Order cancelled for stock reasons and refund delayed.

“I am still down ~£100.”

Sep 30, 2025 · trustpilot.com
Sambor Ansion service

Delivery delayed repeatedly despite promises, led to bank dispute.

“Every time I email them they say it will be dispatch in next 2/3 days.”

Sep 30, 2025 · trustpilot.com
P Boyle service

High-value order cancelled without explanation or refund yet.

“Order then said processing for 48hrs before then showing as closed”

Sep 30, 2025 · trustpilot.com
John Potts value

Worms quantity was far less than expected; poor value.

“very disappointed with the actual amount of worms.”

Sep 30, 2025 · trustpilot.com
julie rodgers communication

Worms advertised as native were actually shipped from England.

“they are in fact not native, they are shipped in from England.”

Sep 30, 2025 · trustpilot.com
Patrick quality

Composter lid warped badly; customer repaired it and was offered small refund.

“ours WARPED badly in situ over 1st month”

Sep 30, 2025 · trustpilot.com
Robert H service

Evri lost parcel; company promptly replaced items and delivered quickly.

“Fantastic customer service, thank you Stephan, I will definitely use them again.”

Sep 30, 2025 · trustpilot.com
Dean service

Shed delivery delayed with no proactive communication or callbacks.

“the customer service has been non existent and poor.”

Sep 30, 2025 · trustpilot.com
Simon Hayter communication

Order placed; repeated promises of arrival with continued uncertainty.

“each time the member’s staff have said that they will be in on Thursday”

Sep 30, 2025 · trustpilot.com
Pieter service

Requested replacement but faced a £50 return charge.

“they were going to charge me £50 for the return.”

Sep 30, 2025 · trustpilot.com
Chris usability

Aero Bin is OK but could fit together more securely.

“Bin is OK, but I did have to empty the top half to reconstruct it”

Sep 30, 2025 · trustpilot.com
Eleanor communication

Ordered bird box as a present; arrived quickly with tracking emails.

“arrived quickly and had 2 tracking emails.”

Sep 30, 2025 · trustpilot.com
Debbie quality

Raised borders were warped, shrinking, falling apart and refund was delayed.

“stated that the raise borders were not fit for purpose”

Sep 30, 2025 · trustpilot.com
Stuart experience

Received two dispatch emails; wormery met expectations and pleased customer.

“I am very pleased with the wormery sent.”

Sep 30, 2025 · trustpilot.com
K M experience

Easy online ordering and very fast delivery for composting bin.

“Easy to order online, a new composting bin. Very fast delivery.”

Sep 22, 2025 · reviews.io
Mike service

Longtime customer recommends company for great communication and service.

“Great communication and service.”

Sep 21, 2025 · reviews.io
Hazel quality

Worms excellent and numerous, but courier badly damaged packaging.

“Excellent worms lots of them, packaging badly damaged by courier Evri,”

Sep 20, 2025 · reviews.io
Angela communication

Helpful phone support arranged delivery; lacked email communication.

“Left a 4 instead of a 5 just to lack of email communication”

Sep 20, 2025 · reviews.io
Trevor Mitchell usability

Hot Composter assembled quickly and delivered in days.

“I was very surprised how quickly the Hot Composter was assembled”

Sep 02, 2025 · reviews.io
Georgina experience

Delivery was quick and efficient; product good.

“Really quick and efficient delivery and great product”

Aug 25, 2025 · reviews.io
Anonymous communication

Kept informed about order and delivery; very helpful service.

“Kept informed about order and delivery Very very helpful”

Aug 20, 2025 · reviews.io
Helen quality

Rug is well made, colourful and delivered as expected.

“its very well made and delivered when expected”

Aug 17, 2025 · reviews.io
Tristan quality

Worms were large, active on arrival; excellent product and service.

“The worms were large and immediately active as soon as I dropped them in.”

Aug 16, 2025 · reviews.io

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About Original Organics

Original Organics is an online retailer operating in the garden and composting sector, offering products aimed at domestic gardeners and small-scale users. The company sells a range of outdoor and soil-management items and conducts sales primarily via its website, with national shipping. Consumers researching Original Organics commonly seek information on product durability, delivery performance and customer support.