Oldcomps

United Kingdom

Reviews

Review of Chatgpt


Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I love it, but 1 star is a fair score

I have been using chat for several months now and have tried the paid version as well as the free and I love it, but 1 star is a fair score. The biggest issue I have is it NEVER gets the answer right first time, you have to push back to get the correct answer. It’s also extremely annoying that it is so bias to the US even when you are logged in and registered as in the UK, when you push back on this you get an apology But still get American bias answers. And as for help solving software issues on Windows it is at best Diabolical, no matter how much detail you provide it gives answers for older software or versions of windows and 100% cannot be trusted BUT I still love it as it’s incredibly fast and does get it right after a pushback or two for most things and the picture repair and generator is incredible. The most annoying thing about it is, it never simply answers your question, it explains things you already know and didn’t ask and inevitably goes off on a tangent. It’s clear AI has a VERY LONG WAY TO GO but it’s still incredibly clever and great fun as well as frustrating 🤦‍♂️.

5 September 2026
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Review of Sim Unlock


Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Spot on, good price and service.

I can only go by my experience but I don’t understand the scam comments as I paid a single payment of €6.99 to unlock a 20 year old phone I wanted unlocked for personal reason, if I had any criticism it would be that the code took longer than estimated but I received my code with 24 hours and it worked perfectly so no criticism from me.

I had a positive experience and wouldn’t hesitate in using the service again hence the 5 Stars.

19 August 2026
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Review of Octopus Energy


Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great Customer Service

I joined Octopus energy many years ago and left immediately as I believed they were terrible, late last year I had a solar system fitted and every installer told me to go with Octopus, so reluctantly I moved to them and I have to say they have been excellent, All companies are good when everything works, it’s when something goes wrong or you need help when you find out how good they are and I am pleased to say the customer service is excellent, polite patient and most importantly helpful.

15 June 2026

Review of BuyaBattery


Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great Price & Service

Only used this site once but the price and service was first class, I shopped around and the price was the best I could find, as stated the goods were dispatched the same day and arrived the following day.

22 May 2026

Review of ProCook


Rated 3 out of 5 stars

Left hand doesn’t know what the right…

Left hand doesn’t know what the right hand is doing. I have absolutely no issues with the products I have purchased. I just think the company is not in control when it comes to internet sales.

Firstly they disappointed me by sending me and email for a 20% discount on specific pans within a few hours of placing an order for those exact pans, I accept it’s life you can purchase something and a sale then happens after the purchase and I also accepted this was one of those cases Until I received another email stating Selected Especially for You an offer for the exact products I had purchased again 20% off and an extra pan making it an exceptional deal, now I was disappointed as it was a targeted email and they had my order so you wouldn’t expect to be targeted the exact product you have purchased for substantially more.

I contacted Pro-Cook and politely stated my disappointment and received no response, I sent a second email regarding my order and it was then I realised why I had not received a response, it’s because they state it can take 2 weeks to respond, not exactly efficient service in my opinion.

I prefer emails when issues arise as it’s a written record, but for some reason Pro-Cook don’t appear to as they state it can take up to 2 weeks to respond but they answer the phone straight away.

It’s now three weeks since I initially emailed them with no response, so I have to conclude their email systems don’t work, I’ve concluded this as I have had many emails from them but not one in response to my email, but to get me to give feedback. I would not have normally bother with a review as I hadn’t had either an amazing experience or a terrible experience but as I have received so many requests to leave a review I’ve simply said my experience with them and doubt I’ll make them my go to.

2 May 2026

Reply from ProCook

Thank you for sharing your detailed feedback. We sincerely regret the frustration caused by the timing of our promotional offers and the delay in our email response. Your comments are invaluable as we work to improve.

Review of Bethelgarage


Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Impressed, professional quality serice.

Well, I was surprised to read the one review that was here as it doesn’t reflect my experience in any way, I simply typed into google “reliable garages near me” and Bethel Garage came up in the top 2 with 5 stars so as they are just around the corner I gave them a shot.
I was told they had a cancelation and if I could drop it off in the morning they would asses it, I dropped it off received a call later in the day with the diagnosis and the cost which I accepted, I was told they would try and get the part the same day and fit it if possible but if not could they keep it overnight.
The following morning I noticed I had two missed calls and a text to say my car was ready, I walked around to collect it and pay my bill, to my surprise it was slightly less than quoted, obviously when they quoted on the phone they just rounded it up But importantly they charged the actual price.
So, I received a first class service at a good price and will definitely use them again in future as they were professional, quick and clearly trustworthy by charging the actual cost and not the quoted price which they were entitled to do.

7 May 2026
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Review of Yodel by InPost


Rated 3 out of 5 stars

Not sure what’s going on here…..

Not sure what’s going on here but I don’t see the point of a courier that holds your parcel for a week after telling you it’s on the way? It’s not a negative review simply feedback as 3* is simply Neutral

28 April 2026
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Review of DHL


Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Bad would be a compliment

Well the review score clearly shows how good they are, unfortunately I have experienced firsthand how bad DHL are, but the delivery isn’t the big problem it’s the fact they do everything possible to prevent you resolving any issues, the WhatsApp is AI and is useless, the phone is just the same you simply can’t speak to someone who could resolve the problem. They are undoubtedly the worst courier by far, I simply don’t understand why companies use them

21 April 2026
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Review of Nike


Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Wow I am shocked

Wow I am shocked, I expected Nike to have a score between 4.5 and 5.

But that said based on my experiences I can understand it, the quality is very poor now, I have had Nike for over twenty years but I won’t be buying any more. I have different models and have different levels of experience with them but the Defy All Day Men's Training Shoe are at best very poor, l bought these for short walks of 2-3 miles and wore the inner heal lining out in a matter of weeks, I contacted Nike but they weren’t really interested. I took them back to the shop who accused me of forcing my foot into the trainers and told me I should have undone them before removing and fitting, I assured them I always do and they did replaced them. The new pair did exactly the same in a matter of weeks, so I believe this demonstrates the quality is very poor, I needed a pair of trainers to walk in when on holiday and bought a cheap unbranded pair and can’t believe they are actually far superior quality .

I think the Brand is so powerful it can produce anything and get away with it.

Your choice but I won’t be buying Nike again.

27 January 2026
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Review of Bambu Lab


Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Simply Firstclass

The service is First class, it may take a day or two to get the result, but they are polite, understanding and most of all professional. I have made several purchases and unfortunately had an issue with a product, but the situation was resolved in a few days. I am so impressed with their products and services I bought their goods as presents knowing the high standards and Service. I thoroughly recommend Bambu Lab

28 October 2025

Review of NS&I


Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Had nothing but excellent service

Had nothing but excellent service, the only issue I have had was security related entry to the site which was resolved easily and efficiently. Obviously, security is paramount but the process of getting back into my account was so smooth and easy. All the staff are so polite and helpful as well.

5 December 2025

Review of Shopify


Rated 1 out of 5 stars

The Review score clearly shows how bad this company is

The Review score clearly shows how bad this company is, they clearly don’t give a dam about people getting scammed as they appear to only host scammers. If I see any online shop that uses Shopify I will simply move on as it appears you will have an excellent chance it’s going to be a bad experience.

I do not understand why any reputable company would use this service when the reviews point to scams therefore, they will be tard with the same brush.

18 January 2026
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Review of switch-bot.com


Rated 1 out of 5 stars

SwitchBot is 100% not smart tech

SwitchBot is 100% not smart tech, I have two blind units one work reasonably well but far from brilliant the other is the biggest load of garbage I have ever bought. Set it up and it says it’s calibrated open the blind and it opens close the blind down nearly closes close the blind up it runs way past and snaps the drive off, calibrate it again and it’s pot luck if it works or the opposite happens. As for working with Alexa that’s so hit and miss it not worth the effort, but to be fair the app always opens and closes all most instantly but I don’t want to open the app every time I want my curtains to open or close.

I’m now looking for a new system as I’ve simply had enough of this, I have persevered for months so I’m not knocking this without giving it a fair chance.

7 December 2025
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Review of UPS


Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Just look at the reviews

Just look at the reviews, it says it all. I really don’t understand how a company this BAD is still in operation, the service is beyond belief.

They never ever deliver a parcel on time and can take a week to deliver a package within the UK and more often than not give a delivery slot and reschedule it, what’s the point of giving a slot if you know you’re unlikely to meet it.

6 December 2025
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Review of HP


Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I cannot believe how BAD HP has become

I cannot believe how BAD HP has become, I have a printer, granted its old (but in perfect working order) and subscribed to instant ink, they are happy to take my money but the support for drivers is a complete joke.

I can print using HP Smart which should be renamed HP-useless as it’s the most unsmart thing I have ever used.

The support site says there is a download for drivers and software, when I follow the link it downloads stuff then tells me there is newer and better software and give me no option but to press the download for HP Easy Start software, but nothing happens, if I cancel the install, it gives me a link to continue.

when I follow the link, it says No suitable software for your printer???
I think it’s time to look for alternative solutions to HP.

29 August 2025
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Review of Shop


Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I simply don’t buy from any online…

I simply don’t buy from any online store that uses this, it’s absolutely the worst service. If I make a purchase and then find out they use shop I simply notify them I won’t be purchasing again. ITS THAT BAD

Just look at the ratings.

15 July 2025
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Review of Bambu Lab


Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Responded quickly but…

There is absolutely no doubt Bambu Lab 3D printers are simply amazing and offer great value for money. But the customer support/service doesn’t appear to get the same quality of reviews, my first experience of using the support was excellent quick response and accurate information, but my second experience wasn’t quite as good, I had an issue with an item I couldn’t get working so asked for advice, I received a quick response and it felt a little scripted but I did everything requested and received a reply that was clearly scripted as it contradicted the information I had sent, but here is why I have still given 5*, when I responded to their message explaining I had already supplied a video showing that their recommendations were contradictory they apologise and corrected their response and took all my comments onboard.

Bambu Lab are a big company and it’s very easy even with great systems in place for a mistake to happen, obviously it shouldn’t but can and I firmly believe what set the good companies apart from the others is their ability to fix issues. I can honestly say Bambu Lab did this for me on both occasions and listened to my concerns. I would have absolutely no hesitation in recommending Bambu Lab

24 June 2025

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Review of Quooker UK


Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I didnt want this tap.

To be honest I didnt choose to buy a Quooker tap and thought it was rather expensive, but we were having a complete refit of our kitchen and my better half liked the idea of boiling water on tap all the time, so we bought one and several years on when it developed a fault I knew I wouldn't hesitate in getting it repaired as we both absolutely love it, I contacted Quooker and arranged an engineer to call, I went for the service option as opposed a simple call out as the tap is several years old and never been looked at.

Some people think the service charge is quite high but by today prices it was what I would have expected. The engineer turned up on time and gave a courtesy call when he was on his way, he was very polite and professional and when he finished explained everything he had done and what had caused the fault and more importantly how to help prevent a reoccurrence of the fault.

I have to say I was very surprised when told there was no further charges and everything that had been replaced was in the service charge.
I wouldn't hesitate in recommending quooker great product great after sales service and I think a 4.9 rating says it all.

5 June 2025
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Reply from Quooker UK

Thank you for the kind review, we appreciate the feedback.

Review of Orthopulse


Rated 1 out of 5 stars

At Best Terrible

At Best Terrible, unfortunately I didn’t check the reviews before ordering and made the mistake of believing a .co.uk address would be a UK company but as you can see from the reviews it’s not and all the orders appear to be fulfilled from china.

The service is slow the product I purchased was very poor quality, I really don’t understand how I got it so wrong on this purchase as I usually check everything out before ordering, when I received the goods they were delivered by Amazon 13 day after ordering them so decided to look around to see how wrong I had got it and found the same product for 20% of the price I paid. Obviously I have to put this one down to experience but hopefully if you are reading this review I can save you the bad experience and recommend you shop elsewhere unless you actually know the product you are purchasing and are happy to wait two weeks for your goods. Personally I won’t make the same mistake again.

12 April 2025
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