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Peruvian Connection
Reviews & Experiences

Many reviews describe repeated breakdowns in returns and refunds, often starting with missing return labels and ending with waits lasting weeks to months. Store visits and garment design draw several strong compliments, especially for helpful staff and appealing pieces. Product quality feedback is mixed, with praise for artisan knitwear alongside complaints about thinner, cheaper-feeling materials. A smaller set of comments points to unclear stock information and shipping charges.

Overview & Key Metrics

Review count
82
Sources
trustpilot.com, reviews.io, yelp.com, Collected.reviews
Last updated
March 2026

What reviewers often mention

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Service quality

The main issue is refunds that fail to arrive or arrive far too late. Many reviewers say their returns were received but refunds still didn’t show up for weeks or months. Several describe cancelled authorisations, card-provider disputes, or escalations to authorities.

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Value for money

Value-for-money complaints appear less often but still come up. Some reviewers say the shipping setup punishes moderate spenders and find the shipping fees hard to justify. A few also mention items looking different from photos and feeling like poor value when quality disappoints.

User experience

Several reviewers describe online failures that prevent returns and block label creation. Multiple comments mention a returns-portal outage and a site that didn’t show backorders, leading to payment authorisation lapses and orders being sold elsewhere. Reviewers often tie these tech problems to refunds that stall.

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Product quality

Opinions on quality split. Some long-time customers praise well-made artisan garments and attractive designs. Others report lighter fabrics, sizing problems, and clothing that feels cheaper than earlier purchases.

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Communication

Communication feedback centers on slow replies, no replies, and repeated explanations that point to tech issues or couriers. Reviewers also mention unclear stock status and cases where staff blamed system problems instead of moving returns along. A smaller group praises in-store staff as helpful and professional.

Overall experience

Reviews split sharply between strong in-store experiences and major online service breakdowns. Most negative comments focus on returns and refunds going off track. Positive notes mainly highlight in-person staff help and a set of consistently admired garments.

All Reviews

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

All Reviews

Sources: Trustpilot (40) · Reviews (20) · yelp.com (20) · Reviews (2) · Quotes shortened · As of: March 2026

Jadzia service

Refund of £1,350 was received after reporting the company to authorities.

“Finally received a refund of £1,350 for goods I returned in early June!”

Sep 30, 2025 · trustpilot.com
Ms Santry service

Still owed £180 for a returned dress despite the company acknowledging receipt.

“owed money (£180) for a dress I returned at the end of May”

Sep 30, 2025 · trustpilot.com
Mrs Linda Gietzen service

Returned two items at end of May but has not yet received refund.

“I still haven’t received my refund.”

Sep 30, 2025 · trustpilot.com
Anna Fawcett service

Waiting over twelve weeks for a significant refund despite prior good experience.

“waiting over 12 weeks for a significant refund.”

Sep 30, 2025 · trustpilot.com
Barbara Roberts service

Goods returned and acknowledged but still waiting fifteen weeks for a refund.

“15 weeks and no refund for goods returned!”

Sep 30, 2025 · trustpilot.com
Fiona service

Thirteen weeks after returning an item the refund remains unpaid and excused.

“still waiting”

Sep 30, 2025 · trustpilot.com
CongaChile service

Reviewer warns returned items may never be refunded and company makes excuses.

“Do not buy from these MFs under any circumstances.”

Sep 30, 2025 · trustpilot.com
John Maule service

Returned wrong-size garments in early May but still no refund, only excuses.

“We have not received a refund”

Sep 30, 2025 · trustpilot.com
Ann usability

Website failed to show backorders but refused to refund express shipping fee.

“The order summary showed no indication that any items were backordered.”

Sep 30, 2025 · trustpilot.com
Customer quality

Slow delivery, incorrect sizing and garment quality below expected standard.

“Slow delivery. Sizing is out and quality of garment not up to expected standard.”

Sep 30, 2025 · trustpilot.com
Customer service

Long delays processing refunds and poor returns handling despite previously good items.

“appalling customer service and constant excuses over returns.”

Sep 30, 2025 · trustpilot.com
Meera Saxena service

Quality has declined and the reviewer is awaiting an almost £2,000 refund.

“Quality has dropped, prices have not. And refunds are impossible!”

Sep 30, 2025 · trustpilot.com
Marilynn Glacken service

Returns were received but refund of about $734.55 still not processed weeks later.

“my refund (about $734.55) has not been received.”

Sep 30, 2025 · trustpilot.com
BRACHMOND VIVIANE service

Returned items promptly but only received vain promises and excuses, no refund.

“only vain promises and excuses”

Sep 30, 2025 · trustpilot.com
Moira Cane service

Returned a dress but refund delayed pending container and financial system issues.

“my garment had been received in the USA but that there was a problem with the financial system.”

Sep 30, 2025 · trustpilot.com
Anonymous service

Been trying to return a skirt for a month, customer service blames technical issues.

“When I phone up they keep blaming it on technical issues”

Sep 26, 2025 · reviews.io
Lynne Okubo service

Returned $500 items acknowledged received but blamed on software; no refund after four months.

“They have acknowledged they received return but keep blaming their software system for not refunding my money.”

Sep 17, 2025 · reviews.io
Anonymous service

Reviewer believes company may have ceased trading and cannot return a wrongly sized dress.

“Think they have ceased trading even though still sending out glossy brochures!!”

Sep 17, 2025 · reviews.io
Kate K. service

Claims business won't reimburse returns, only issues store credit.

“They will NOT reimburse you for any returns, only store credit.”

Sep 16, 2025 · yelp.com
Anonymous communication

Customer service representative ghosted the reviewer after a disagreement during contact.

“The customer service woman didn’t like what I said so she ghosted me 😂😂😂😂”

Sep 02, 2025 · reviews.io
Anonymous service

Waited over twelve weeks and repeatedly fobbed off about refund.

“I’ve been waiting over 12 weeks for a significant refund.”

Aug 26, 2025 · reviews.io
Anonymous service

Waiting a long time for my 330.00 refund despite many calls.

“I have been waiting since a long time for my 330.00 plus refund.”

Aug 11, 2025 · reviews.io
You'll never see your money again service

Reviewer says returned items never lead to refunds, citing excuses.

“If you return an item, you will never see your refund.”

Aug 11, 2025 · reviews.io
Anonymous service

Advises disputing with credit card company to get refunds resolved.

“I received the full $750 refund for 2 separate returns, simple process.”

Aug 11, 2025 · reviews.io
Tim Gietzen service

Returned two dresses four months ago and still awaiting refund.

“Still no refund and fobbed off every time we phone.”

Aug 10, 2025 · reviews.io
Deb service

Waiting four months for a refund and frustrated about a systems upgrade.

“I have been waiting 4 months for a refund after returning a dress!”

Aug 09, 2025 · reviews.io
Anonymous service

Waiting seven weeks for £1.3k refund; blames excuses and poor service.

“I'm still waiting 7 weeks on for a refund of over £1.3k.”

Jul 30, 2025 · reviews.io
ms09 service

Says refunds are impossible and waiting over a month for almost 2K.

“And refunds are impossible!”

Jul 28, 2025 · reviews.io
Anonymous service

Charges immediately but delays refunds, late delivery and poor sizing.

“PC charges your credit card in a nano second once you place an order”

Jul 22, 2025 · reviews.io
Kimberly Y. service

Returned two t-shirts and still hasn't been refunded nearly $150.

“I still haven't been refunded nearly $150.00.”

Jul 16, 2025 · yelp.com
Tamar Patchett quality

Received a cheaply made dress and is still awaiting refund after 53 days.

“it is now 53 days later and they still have not refunded money.”

Jul 14, 2025 · reviews.io
Julie K. service

Employees go out of their way; clothing selection is creative and seasonal.

“Employees are exceptional women who go out if their way to please the customers!”

May 16, 2025 · yelp.com
Elaine S. service

Staff are pleasant and helpful, offering great selection and high quality.

“Staff are very pleasant and helpful”

Mar 16, 2025 · yelp.com
DeAnna D. service

Finds styles appealing but criticises shipping costs and slow credits.

“their shipping costs are off-putting.”

Mar 16, 2025 · yelp.com
N V. service

Sales clerk assisted with choice and brought belts to the car, completing sale.

“She carried several belts out to the car for me to choose from.”

Mar 16, 2025 · yelp.com
Jana D. service

Never received order and refund delayed pending USPS, reports poor service.

“they won't refund my money until they get their refund from USPS.”

Mar 16, 2025 · yelp.com
Diane C. service

Praises store, gorgeous Peruvian clothing and outstanding customer service.

“Customer service bar none!!”

Mar 16, 2025 · yelp.com
Kimmara B. quality

Shares praise and photos of the brand's great quality clothing.

“great quality clothing!”

Feb 16, 2025 · yelp.com
Zina M. service

Praises friendly service and good fit; happy store reopened.

“the customer service is great at the store.”

Feb 16, 2025 · yelp.com
Liz J. experience

Loves the brand and DC store staff, feels like family.

“they're a little like family”

Feb 16, 2025 · yelp.com

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About Peruvian Connection

Peruvian Connection sells Peruvian-inspired women’s clothing and accessories. Its selection includes knitwear, alpaca and wool pieces, dresses, coats, and seasonal accessories. The company operates physical stores in the United States and an online shop with listed materials, care details, and shipping choices. The site also offers customer accounts, online ordering, and posted shipping and returns policies.