Stelios

My package arrived three days ahead of schedule, which was a fantastic surprise!

The reason for 4 stars instead of 5 is the communication regarding delivery timing. I had registered my email and phone number on the site specifically to receive schedule updates. The initial delivery date was set for Monday, October 5th, but the parcel arrived early without any prior email or SMS alert, the driver simply rang the bell. If I hadn't happened to be at home, I would have missed it and had to arrange a pickup.

Overall, great speed, but real-time delivery notifications definitely need improvement.

Before shipping your hard drive or paying a non-refundable diagnostic fee to WeRecoverData, look closely at what public records, Consumer Reports, and independent investigations show about their operations:

1-Virtual Storefronts vs. Actual Labs: Despite marketing over 50 "global locations" to dominate search results, investigations confirm that dozens of these listings are merely virtual co-working desks or mail drop-offs (e.g., Regus/Spaces) where no technical staff or recovery hardware exist.

2-Hidden Pricing & Fees: Unlike honest labs that publish clear price tiers, WeRecoverData charges a $95–$100 non-refundable evaluation fee before issuing quotes that routinely reach $1,700 to $4,800+.

3-Misleading Success Metrics: They advertise a "96% success rate" in search metadata while simultaneously stating in their FAQ that they do not publish success rates to avoid misleading customers.

4-Documented Review Manipulation: Former federal criminal investigator Kay Dean (@FakeReviewWatch) documented instances of review-swapping in online groups tied to the business, which previously triggered consumer alerts for suspicious review activity.

5-BBB Rating: The Better Business Bureau rates them an "F" due to unanswered customer complaints.

A company handling sensitive, irreplaceable personal data should operate with total transparency, not legal threats, virtual fronts, and contradictory claims. Seek out reputable, transparent data recovery professionals instead.

I am deeply disappointed by Panera's decision to unilaterally change the terms of the Sip Club subscription after customers have already signed up and prepaid. This isn't just about losing the "unlimited" benefit, it's about the principle.
If a company can take a customer’s money for a prepaid annual subscription and then cut the benefits mid-term with zero option for a prorated refund, it makes the entire concept of a "contract" completely meaningless. It’s an incredibly greedy and anti-consumer practice.

I bought a kill switch from 41twentytwo.com for my new 2024 Suzuki Jimny JB74 a couple of weeks ago, and I couldn't be happier. The process from start to finish was incredibly smooth, even though I have little to no experience with car wiring or installation!

Their online guide for choosing the correct switch was straightforward, and the installation guide was clear and easy to follow. I made sure to read it carefully and watched a couple of YouTube videos beforehand - I was determined to do a clean, professional job, and I think I nailed it!

I hit a small snag when the car wouldn't start right after installation, which gave me a quick panic. But the solution was right there in their guide. They mentioned that some cars may have a reversed negative pin, and to simply swap out and use the packaged Reverse Relay. I did that, and voila! The car started immediately.

The whole process, including double-checking every step and even a trip back up to my apartment for a forgotten tool, took me about two hours. If I can do this, anyone can. For people with little to no experience on these kinds of installations, I can only recommend this product. So far, so good! I'll update if anything changes, but I’m very impressed.

My recent experience with Air Europa was severely disappointing and completely unacceptable. The journey was defined by cost-cutting measures that resulted in a genuinely miserable experience, and a catastrophic flight cancellation that remains unresolved months later.

While the fares might tempt budget-conscious travelers, I advise extreme caution. The difference in price is not worth the resulting degradation in travel standards. The long-haul flight conditions were appalling. The cabin was severely congested, offering ridiculously little room for a transatlantic journey. We were truly packed in like sardines, a clear example of prioritizing profit over passenger wellbeing. The food service was equally disheartening. The portion was meager and insufficient, and the subsequent announcement that no more complimentary food would be provided - only paid options - was deeply frustrating on such a long trip. On the connection from Rome to Athens, they couldn't even provide complimentary water.

My worst experience involves a flight cancellation from Athens to Paraguay, where an internal Air Europa airplane issue led to a 54-hour total travel time. During this, there was a shocking lack of communication from Air Europa staff, leaving us stranded, stressed, and uninformed for many hours. This failure to provide basic customer support during a disruption caused solely by the airline is unforgivable. As of today, more than four months have passed, and I have still not received the compensation owed for this significant delay. Air Europa must improve its service and honor its commitments.

They charged my card a different amount (a lot more obviously) from the price when I mad the reservation. Not recommended.

They charged my card a lot more from what they showed me when I made the reservation. Not recommended.
Update after BOLT's reply:
The driver didn't wait longer for me. I was the one waiting several minutes because their drivers kept canceling after accepting because I've paid via card or for some other reason. Also the route we took was pretty much the same as the one in the preview.

Don’t waste 50% of your money on AirHelp! They sat on my claim for 12+ months with zero progress. I finally terminated their contract, bypassed them, and filed directly with the national aviation authorities.
Doing it myself was completely free. Within less than a month, I received 100% of my compensation (€600 per claim, €1,200 total) directly into my bank account!
Skip the middleman, file directly with the operating airline, and escalate to the local authority (like ENAC in Italy) if they ignore you. Keep all of your money!

I have been a long-time user of Revolut, but I must report that the service quality and fee structure have significantly deteriorated over the last few years.
Recently, I found the transaction fees to be excessively high. For every purchase made in currencies other than the Euro (EUR) or US Dollar (USD), the effective fee structure consistently hovered between 3.5% and 4%. This high cost became unsustainable for frequent international travelers or users dealing with emerging market currencies.
To resolve this issue, I upgraded my subscription to the "Metal" plan, specifically banking on Revolut's promise of "no fees" on foreign exchange transactions.
After monitoring my transactions over the last two months on the Metal plan, I can definitively state that the "no fee" claim is highly misleading. For non-EUR/USD transactions, the real-world cost incurred through their exchange rate spread (effectively a hidden fee or FX margin) has been consistently between 1.5% and 2% per transaction.
This consistent application of a 1.5% to 2% fee, despite paying for a premium "Metal" subscription advertised as eliminating such charges, represents a serious breach of trust and transparency.
Due to the lack of clear disclosure regarding the true cost of foreign currency exchange, I can no longer recommend Revolut. I have lost confidence in their service model.

Update 14-04-26:

I am raising my rating from 1 to 2 stars solely because of a positive experience with their premium insurance. After my recent flight was canceled and delayed, I filed a claim under my Metal plan. Relatively easily and quickly, they approved and compensated €350 of the €500 I claimed.

I'm writing this review to express my extreme dissatisfaction with Viva. While I initially appreciated their no-monthly-fee structure, my experience has been very bad.

Thursday night, and I received an email informing me of a critical account update. Shockingly, effective the following Monday (one business day later!), my current IBAN for receiving payments would be deactivated. There was no prior communication about this significant change, leaving me completely unprepared.

To maintain an IBAN for client payments, I'm now forced to pay a hefty €10 monthly fee. This is on top of the existing transaction fees they already charge. Additionally, basic customer support comes at an outrageous €5 per month! Without this fee, I'm relegated to unhelpful automated responses from a bot.

Upset by these unexpected changes, I attempted to move my money to another bank. However, their system inexplicably went down, offering only a generic "try again later" message. After verifying everything was in order on my end, I contacted customer support for assistance. Fourteen hours later, I've received no response.

I strongly advise against using Viva. Traditional banks with human customer support offer far better service and transparency. If you have significant wealth and enjoy a gamble, or are inexplicably locked into using Viva, proceed with extreme caution. Remember, if something seems too good to be true, it is because it probably isn't (good or true).

Προσοχή:
Οι κάρτες ανανέωσης ΔΕΝ είναι κάρτες ανανέωσης, αλλά αγοράζεις κατευθείαν τις υπηρεσίες που αναφέρονται. Δηλαδή ΔΕΝ μπαίνουν χρήματα στον λογαριασμό σου, αλλά λεπτά ομιλία ή δεδομένα κτλ.
Φυσικά η εταιρεία το κρύβει πολύ καλά, με έναν μικρό αστερίσκο στο κάτω μέρος της περιγραφής, χρησιμοποιώντας τη μικρότερη γραμματοσειρά.
Καλύτερα να ανανεώσετε κατευθείαν από την εταιρεία και να διαχειριστείτε τα χρήματά σας ανάλογα με τις πραγματικές σας ανάγκες.

Today I received an order I placed online and I was waiting for. It arrived on time and in excellent condition. I received updates on my Viber number for every step of the shipping. Everything went smoothly and the driver was very polite. I paid cash on delivery. Well done guys!

I ordered 3 pairs of socks with our family's faces printed on them and everything went smoothly.
The shipping was free (to Greece) and they arrived within just 5 days.
The colours, print and material quality seem to be great.
I totally recommend them!

I ordered 3 pairs of socks with our family's faces printed on them and everything went smoothly.
The shipping was free (to Greece) and they arrived within just 5 days.
The colours, print and material quality seem to be great.
I totally recommend them!

This review is for calling Air Europa in order to buy my tickets and fly with my pet (dog). I had to wait only for a minute or so for the call-center to answer my call and Karmelina was very kind and helpful!

According to their rules, and in order to travel with your dog inside a small bag and under the front seat like it's a soulless thing, you have to call their "booking offices" and talk with them prior of buying your ticket. The little detail is that they NEVER answer the phone... Medieval times.

According to their rules, and in order to travel with your dog inside a small bag and under the front seat like it's a soulless thing, you have to call their "booking offices" and talk with them prior of buying your ticket. The little detail is that they NEVER answer the phone... Medieval times.

I ordered a laptop from abroad and DHL delivered an empty box to my doorstep. The delivery man gave it to my - 80 year's old - father in law insisting he should sign even though the box seemed suspiciously light to him. They didn't reimburse me even though I had bought extra insurance just for that case. I will never use DHL again.

PS In reply to DHL's reply: I've already contacted you in both Germany and Greece and you did nothing. You ignored my messages and stopped replying even.

Everything went well! I received an order from the USA without any issues. The US shipping company was Asendia and then ACS completes the delivery in Greece. I was worried about a "damaged packaging" update through the tracking system, but the box was thankfully untouched. I received my laptop almost 10 days earlier! I went online to ACS' website and marked that once my parcel was at my local ACS, I would go & receive it myself. And it worked, because this way I avoided the extra time for delivery to my house and I had the opportunity to check the box (from the outside) before signing anything. Last time I ordered a laptop from abroad, DHL delivered an empty box to my doorstep. The delivery man gave it to my - 80 year's old - father in law insisting he should sign. They didn't reimburse me even though I had bought extra insurance just for that case. That's what I tried to avoid and thankfully it worked.

Everything went well! I received my order from the USA without any issues. I was worried about a "damaged packaging" update through the tracking system, but the box was thankfully untouched. I received my laptop almost 10 days earlier! I will use Asendia again for sure.