Reviewers most often mention fast, next-day dispatch and careful packaging. Many point to competitive prices and clear technical information on the website. A small number describe receiving a damaged, used item and one enquiry that left a customer feeling their integrity was questioned. A few also note delivery or stock interruptions, apart from the mainly positive feedback.
Examples from available reviews (Feb 2019 – Mar 2026).
Consistently quick, reliable service and competitive prices.
“quick and reliable service from Rapid Electronics.”
Products were quality and the reviewer highly recommends Rapid.
“Quality products at reasonable prices,”
Customer received a used, damaged Fiskars shovel and is very upset.
“They've sant me a used😳😵💫🤬 Fiskars pointing shovel,”
Missing items caused concern and an enquiry felt like questioning integrity.
“This made me feel as if my integrity was being questioned.”
Many reviews describe fast fulfilment, often next-day delivery, with orders arriving correct. Several mention helpful phone support and steady order handling. A small number flag issues, including a funds-related incident and occasional delivery or stock problems.
Reviewers often highlight competitive prices and good value across different items. Some point to standout bargains, including masking tape and single-board computers. Pricing complaints do not appear as a common theme.
Customers frequently praise a clear website, useful technical datasheets and an easy ordering process. Several mention quick desk-to-door times after ordering online. A minority refer to stock availability issues or problems with the delivery company.
Many reviewers say items arrived as ordered and worked as expected. One review reports a used, damaged shovel and voices strong dissatisfaction. Compared with the volume of positive quality comments, that complaint stands alone.
Several customers describe professional, fast returns handling and helpful phone contact. One reviewer says an enquiry left them feeling their integrity was questioned. Positive comments about communication often sit alongside reports of timely delivery.
Most reviews focus on fast delivery, accurate orders and clear product information, leading to positive experiences. A few isolated negatives include a damaged product, a low-rating funds-related report and feelings of mistrust during an enquiry. Overall, the reviews tilt toward repeat purchases driven by service, price and reliable products.
For each review, the core experience based on original source reviews.
Sources: Trustpilot (40) · Reviews (3) · Reviews (1) · Quotes shortened · As of: March 2026
Late Friday order arrived Monday well packed and priced very well.
“amazingly arrived this morning (Monday) by DPD.”
Technical data was helpful and the order arrived the next day.
“it was next day on my desk.”
Consistently excellent service and good value.
“Excellent service and value, as always.”
Fast delivery, wide availability and good pricing.
“Fast delivery.”
The purchase arrived within 24 hours of ordering.
“purchase arruved within 24 hours”
Missing items caused concern and an enquiry felt like questioning integrity.
“This made me feel as if my integrity was being questioned.”
Components arrived as ordered, quickly and carefully packaged.
“All components arrived exactly as I ordered.”
Competitive prices, fast delivery and a well-packed Raspberry Pi order.
“Very competitive prices and a fast delivery.”
Brilliant service and delivery with helpful telephone support.
“Brilliant service and delivery, helpful by telephone.”
Good value, well packaged items, quick delivery and great service.
“Good value for money”
Consistently quick, reliable service and competitive prices.
“quick and reliable service from Rapid Electronics.”
Quick delivery combined with good pricing.
“Quick delivery and good pricing”
Order placed afternoon arrived next morning; delivery and service excellent.
“my goods were with me the next morning”
Multiple purchases show competitive prices and prompt delivery.
“competitive prices and prompt delivery.”
The delivery was very prompt and timely.
“Very prompt delivery”
The company provided first-class service.
“first class service”
Clear website, good pricing and rapid delivery created a happy customer.
“Clear website”
Very good service; orders usually delivered next day.
“always get my order delivered next day”
Items were delivered on time and worked as expected.
“delivered on time, all working as expected,”
Reviewer easily found tools and praised clear information and competitive prices.
“The information they provide is very clear and complete”
Item was great and service was excellent.
“great item excellent service!”
Delivery was very quick and the product met needs.
“Very quick delivery. Just what was needed.”
Website was easy to use and delivery was fast.
“Easy to use the web site.”
Good communications and fast delivery overall.
“good comms, fast delivery”
First-class service with plenty of feedback prompted account registration.
“First class service plenty of feed back”
Orders meet needs, prices are good and delivery excellent.
“Always got what I want.”
Products were quality and the reviewer highly recommends Rapid.
“Quality products at reasonable prices,”
Good price and quick dispatch for the order.
“Good price, quick dispatch...”
Order was correct and delivered within the expected time.
“Everything as ordered.”
Very fast service and careful packaging even for small orders.
“Very fast service.”
Low free-delivery minimum and nearly next-day, well-packed items.
“Low minimum for free nearly next day delivery.”
Excellent price and next-day delivery with careful packaging.
“delivered next day, much faster than expected,”
The company's service was quick and efficient.
“Quick service”
Found the best deal for masking tape at Rapid.
“found Rapid to offer the best deal.”
First order had available stock, decent prices and quick delivery.
“Order process was painless and delivery via DHL was quick and faultless.”
Customer received a used, damaged Fiskars shovel and is very upset.
“They've sant me a used😳😵💫🤬 Fiskars pointing shovel,”
The order was delivered on time as expected.
“Delivered on time”
Customer service representative resolved a returns problem professionally and quickly.
“resolved the issue with the utmost PROFESSIONALISM, SPEED & EFFICACY.”
Telephone support helped complete the purchase and goods arrived in good order.
“I contacted the company by telephone they were helpful.”
First-time buyer found competitive pricing, speedy service and good packing.
“really speedy service and extremely well packed .”
This page combines submitted experiences with public reviews from platforms such as Google, Trustpilot, etc. Recurring points are summarised without changing the content of reviews.
Rapid Electronics is a UK distributor of electronic components, tools and educational products. It supplies items such as resistors, sensors, connectors and development boards for hobbyists, engineers and schools. Rapid Electronics runs an online catalogue with technical datasheets and searchable product pages. Support is available by phone and online, and the company offers trade and education accounts for bulk and institutional buying.