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carpslayer01293 carpslayer01293
Posts: 1,624
Post #1 29 Nov 2025 15:34
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I know they get bad reviews sometimes but I thought I'd share my recent experience

I purchased a Tempest 200 which got delivered on Thursday, There was a small hole box when I received it and upon opening could see that the outer carry bag had a hole in it
This had been caused by the poles pushing through the bag as the cover over them had obviously come off in transit

I contacted them straight away on WhatsApp and they replied within 2 hours asking if I'd be happy to keep the bivvy and they would get a new bag sent direct from Trakker

I was happy with this and agreed, they contacted me about an hour later and said this had all been arranged and would arrive within 5/7 days

Well it has just been delivered 2 days after I contacted them

Just thought they deserve a mention for great customer service
Karlos Karlos
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Post #2 30 Nov 2025 14:40
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In reply to Post #1
I've also had great service from them 2 of the 3 times I have needed to.

With the first experience (return of a Nash heated blanket because it did not fit the specific Nash bed I had) I was using their website to talk with them and that didn't go well, whoever I was talking to didn't understand English and their replies were broken English.

Like I say though, the last 2 times I have needed their help they have been spot on. Courteous, quick responses (via WhatsApp) and sorted everything to my satisfaction
vossy1 vossy1
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Posts: 9,335
Post #3 30 Nov 2025 17:42
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My last experience with TFT via WhatsApp was not very good.
2 Gardner slings listed on ebay, same pics, same dimensions, one listed as XL the other not, £16 difference in price.

Made Liam aware of it 23/10, said webteam looking into it, when he gets some answers he'd get back to me...but he didn't.

1 week later rechecked items, description on one deleted & price changed.
Still not got back to me.
The_Saint The_Saint
Posts: 2,082
Post #4 30 Nov 2025 19:46
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In reply to Post #1
I bought a pod from them, arrived 4 days later, zero issues & recommended
mrjcarter mrjcarter
Posts: 1,373
Post #5 30 Nov 2025 22:43
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In reply to Post #1
I use them often and have never had any issues
TopgunAdams TopgunAdams
Posts: 2,526
Post #6 1 Dec 2025 11:23
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I also have purchased from this company without any problems at all, in fact I asked about the item I was looking for and they responded quickly and positively with key answers.
Churchy Churchy
Posts: 1,338
Post #7 1 Dec 2025 15:48
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In reply to Post #6
Nothing but positive from me as well, i bought a bedchair from them which they then put on sale (knocking £100 off it) about 7 days after mine was delivered. I sent them a polite note asking if there was anything they could do and they issued me a credit note for £100. They never had to do that and i'm sure many stores wouldn't have.
Darkieallard
Posts: 4,945
Post #8 1 Dec 2025 16:31
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This is my go too mail company now, everything's always delivered on time and in stock unlike some of the bigger companies.
MrFrosty
Posts: 637
Post #9 1 Dec 2025 19:51
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I've used them loads in the past and never had an issue.
BoilieGun BoilieGun
Posts: 308
Post #10 1 Dec 2025 21:03
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Use them all the time , subscribe to the prime style delivery and I've never had any issues
braders1978 braders1978
Posts: 18,225
Post #11 3 Dec 2025 00:23
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How are some of the reels dearer in the black friday sale than they were two weeks ago
g4fne g4fne
Posts: 15,112
Post #12 3 Dec 2025 22:16
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In reply to Post #11
because thats how Black Friday works for most stuff from lots of retailers!
braders1978 braders1978
Posts: 18,225
Post #13 4 Dec 2025 12:09
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In reply to Post #12
169.99 last week now 199.99 is a bit extreme and on their ebay store cheaper than sale price
twiggymunro
Posts: 13
Post #14 5 Dec 2025 20:00
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In reply to Post #13
Had loads of stuff mailed from TFT over the years. Never had an issue. Always delivered on time and packaged really well including rods and recently a bait boat. Streets ahead of other major retailers 🙌
MiniWelsh MiniWelsh
Posts: 2,390
Post #15 5 Dec 2025 21:04
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In reply to Post #13
Their practices on black Friday are excessive and I don't tend to buy at that time for this reason. You are also correct in that you can get the same item from their eBay store for less, I've done that a few times, biggest saving was on a barrow, think I got it for £40 cheaper. That being said, I've never had any problems with them and the 2 times an order did go wrong I was able to contact them via Messenger and get the issue sorted both times
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