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The Bradford Exchange

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Rating Distribution

The Bradford Exchange has a 2.3 star rating from 693 reviews; 21% would recommend. Consumers report mostly dissatisfied experiences with 64% unfavorable and 20% positive sentiment.

Key Takeaways for Future Customers

  • Check The Bradford Exchange reviews before ordering and expect product diversity and unique items.
  • Be prepared for long shipping times and limited written confirmations from customer service.
  • Monitor billing and bank statements after purchases.

Negative Feedback / Risk Areas

  • Frequent customer complaints about customer service responsiveness and attitude.
  • Billing issues including double charges and unauthorized charges; disputes and refunds often delayed.
  • Problems with returns, refunds, subscription or auto-ship cancellations and backorders.

Positive Feedback

Customers value the product selection and unique items; some reviewers reported helpful representatives and successful refunds.

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Nancy W Jhy

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Disappointed

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They (Bradford Exchange) take too long to address issues and provide credit on returned merchandise. Very frustrating.

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Ted J Yfo

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| map-marker Saint Michaels, Maryland

Question re order

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Placed the order and did not realize the item would not be shipped till 9/2. Decided not to cancel the order but needed the item sooner.

Pros:
  • Products are of good quaility
Cons:
  • Delivery time

Preferred solution: Deliver product or service ordered

User's recommendation: Will recommended Bradford Exchange to future customers but will advise them of delivery policy not always on a timely basis

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Anonymous
map-marker Ocoee, Florida

Paid in November they are still billing me,

AI Highlights
  • - Card charged for the order and billed twice.
  • - No written proof; reps say it's resolved.
  • - Delivery took six weeks; expedited shipping is not refunded.

Ordered and paid by debit card, paid expedient shipping charges for 2 day delivery in Nov. Paid, double charged still bilingual me after numerous calls to customer service.

Reps tell me not to worry taken care of, won't sent email to state taken care of won't provide any reference number to confirm transaction billing will stop. Just got another request for payment in mail it is April 2026. Bradford, exchange won't stop sending me collection. Letters every month.

They can already see it was debited on my credit card.And they're still saying, I owe, then the order took six weeks to get to me.They won't refund my expedited.Shipping customer service will talk to me on the phone, but they will not send anything in writing.Saying the matter's been corrected, but they keep telling me it is. Very *** off consumer.

Do not order anything from this company. Do not order anything from this company

User's recommendation: Do not order anything from this company. They'll debit your your debit card. Delay your shipping, not reimburse you. The extra fees but yet customer service after you try to get through for a 1 hour. They'll pick up, we're so sorry. We're sorry you've been an inconvenience but they will never put any resolution in writing that it's been completed. Might always conversation to them is. What do I have in writing? Saying that what you're saying is gonna be fixed. Don't worry, ma'am, you will not receive any more correspondence.

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Eric R Kwe

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Refund

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Thanks for the refund, but my $16.99 for rush delivery I haven't received because my merchandise didn't come to me the next day. It came almost a month later, so I'm looking for that $16.99 to be returned. They mentioned they would return it, but I haven't heard anything since.

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blanca t Dum

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I'm writing to request to be removed...

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AI Highlights
  • - Requests removal from all Bradford Exchange mailing lists.
  • - Says pamphlets cause junk mail and will buy online in the future.

I'm writing to request to be removed from your mailing list.

I no longer want to receive your pamphlets from all Bradford Exchange entities. To much junk mail.

In near future if i decide to buy, I will go on line.

Please and thank you. (remove my name from your mailing lists)

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Ashley G Gzo

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| map-marker Maiden, North Carolina

Unauthorized charges to be stopped immediately

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AI Highlights
  • - Unauthorized Bradford Exchange charges on PayPal and Cash App.
  • - Accounts compromised; stop pending and future charges, pursue refunds.

Yes, I noticed that I was getting a bunch of unauthorized transactions from the Bradford Exchange on my PayPal card and my Cash App card, and it has compromised both of those accounts and wiped them out. I need to stop these transactions, and while they're in the pending process, can we please not let them continue to go through?

I didn't want any merchandise. I haven't ordered anything. I don't know what's going on, but I need to stop, please. It's getting out of hand, and it all happened at the same time—it was like at 8:41 PM.

It was back-to-back charges, and I would like to cancel any charges that have been made and any future charges.

I'm going to have to make a dispute processing in my cards, I guess, because now I don't have any money, and I tried to talk to someone on the phone, and she was just very rude, and I didn't feel comfortable that she really has made all this stop, so I just want to do all I can do to get a hold of someone and get the reassurance that I will get my money back and will not be charged for any merchandise, and I didn't authorize any of these charges. Please, thank you so much.

Loss:
$350

Preferred solution: Full refund

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Anonymous
map-marker Prairieville, Louisiana

Checking on my cross I ordered 2weeks ago

Send their orders on time they have the wrong address I sent them the right one and they are still selling ding it to the old trailer number

We are now Trl 9 not 11

I told them that twice

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Michele K Asv

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| map-marker Glasgow, Glasgow City

Can’t get to speak with an advisor and it’s showing in my bank I owe a lot more than what I ordered

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AI Highlights
  • - There is better access to advisers by telephone, but not everyone has access to a computer or can use phones for complaints and queries about orders.

Better access to advisers through the telephone. Not everyone has access to a computer or can work phones and computers to deal with complaints and queries that they have regarding orders they placed.

Loss:
$700

Preferred solution: Account fixed out and explanation as to why I am being overcharged

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Resolved
Joylene Uat

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Resolved: Wrong size

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Updated by user Jan 07, 2026

Company fixed the issue and I have been provided with full refund. Gave me my money back.

I reorder it 2 sizes bigger. I just call Bradford exchange and talk to whoever answer my call.

Updated by user Dec 22, 2025

Ok. The lady I talk to didn't do what I ask her to do

Original review Dec 22, 2025

It is ok. I never receive my return label yet.

Hi how are you doing?

I'm good. Don't know what yo say.

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Glennda Oqo
map-marker Shreveport, Louisiana

Backorder

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AI Highlights
  • - Engine arrived first; the other cars were backordered and delays occurred.
  • - Billing info was updated after initial issues; engine shipped in June.

Had to call back to find someone to change billing information. We ordered train set, got the engine, then keep getting post cards saying the next car is on back order.

We called, they said they could send the third car for now. I moved and needed to change to new bank, was told cant do that. We ask to give us someone who could help us with that and was told no one could do that. She said when third car is ready to ship they would mail us a bill.

It will ship when we pay the bill. Called back a little later and someone helped change the info.

We got the engine back in June, here it is almost March. Great business

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Michele K Eac

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| map-marker Glasgow, Glasgow City

I have got it all sorted out now

I got the issue fixed now. It was very hard to get in contact with the company, but I did in the end, and now it's all sorted out.

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Anonymous
map-marker Alexandria, Kentucky

Its all taken care of

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I need to cancel a order that I had for my Husband , it is for some military knifes. He got the case and all the knifes he wants so he dose,nt want any more

User's recommendation: All good

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Tracey H Rsi

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Trying to return an item I ordered for a Christmas gift

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AI Highlights
  • - Ring is wrong size and defective.
  • - Stone fell out in 4 days.
  • - Can't reach customer service after 3 days.
  • - Plan legal action and won't buy here again.

The ring I ordered is the wrong size and defective. The stone fell out in 4 days!

My girlfriend is very upset and angry! Trying to talk to a customer service rep is nearly impossible. I've been trying to reach them for 3 days, and I am extremely angry. The next step is legal action.

I keep expecting a callback, to no avail. I will never buy anything here again!

Loss:
$315
Cons:
  • No customer service at all

Preferred solution: Full refund

User's recommendation: Order elsewhere!

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Robert L Pfs
map-marker Deltona, Florida

Order inquiry

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Discrepancy with the bank routing number. A specification sheet was requested, verifying the routing number which I faxed to the phone number provided.

Preferred solution: Price reduction

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Latha Pox

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Can’t locate order placed on 12/5

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AI Highlights
  • - The person I spoke with hung up on me.
  • - Order placed 12/5, shipped 12/9; stuck in Chicago with no USPS update.
  • - Do not purchase from this company.
Updated by user Jan 03, 2026

I’ll never buy from them ever again

Updated by user Dec 20, 2025

Customer service is a joke

Original review Dec 19, 2025

The person I spoke with hung up on me. My order was placed on 12/5.

It shipped on 12/9. It is stuck in Chicago. Cant get any info on where it is in the USPS system.

This company is a joke. Dont purchase anything from them.

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Nancy V Syt
map-marker Duluth, Minnesota

Status on returned necklace

Updated by user Jan 19, 2026

Call lasted 24 minutes!! On hold for 20 minutes!!Never found anything on my return merchandise!!Agent said she would call back later in day when it wasn’t so busy!!!

Never heard back!It’s the 4th time I called!USPS TRACKING showed it arrived in Bensenville IL ON 1/10/26 at 6:30am and was picked up from post office at 6:30am for delivery!!Very frustrating so. Far!!

Original review Jan 17, 2026

This is the third time I have tried to get some answers!

Need to find out if and when the returned necklace was received at your facility at

854 Golf lane in Bensenville , IL!!!

Loss:
$71
Cons:
  • So far not good

Preferred solution: Full refund

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Related Companies

The Bradford Group, The Ashton Drake Galleries, The Hamilton Collection, The Bradford Exchange United Kingdom, Hammacher Schlemmer

Summary

The Bradford Exchange was established in 1973 by Mr. MacArthur as a computerized trading center for collections items with limited circulation. The company is a manufacturer and a retailer of a wide range of limited-edition collectibles, heirloom toys, coins, jewelry, watches, dolls, apparel, accessories, etc. In addition, The Bradford Exchange provides a huge choice of exclusive decorative items for home featuring acclaimed artists. The company operates both online and on-site stores. A wide range of goods is subjected to discounts and gift cards. As of 2006, the company has expanded its operations due to a number of collectibles groups, among which are Ardleigh Elliott, Hamilton Authenticated, Hamilton Collection and Hawthorne Village.

The Bradford Exchange reviews and complaints

The Bradford Exchange is ranked 201 out of 4314 in Jewelry and Accessories category

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