Testimonials
...from real people...
"We have just been accepted by SafeBuy. It is really good to have some recognition
of our high standards of trading and extremely valuable for new customers to have
the reassurance of the SafeBuy logo and code of practice.”
David Worgan, MD, www.name-labels.com
"Making a large value purchase online still remains a common concern for many
of our clients, however SafeBuy certainly helps give consumers confidence in using
our service”.
Amin Saleem, Managing Director,
www.autoebid.com
"It is very helpful to have an external agency provide operating standards
for ecommerce with its Code of Practice. When we add on the power of the Star Ratings
system to inform new customers of our performance levels it is really an unbeatable
combination."
Andrew Marks, Website Manager, Box Limited - www.box.co.uk
"Having our sites accredited by SafeBuy has not only seen a significant increase
in orders but also positive feedback from our internet shoppers."
Hugh Band, Partner, Web Hampers
www.webhampers.com
"The SafeBuy logo is the third most visited area on our site and sales up 40%
since logo added to home page-----'credibility leads to sales' to be recommended."
David Wilkinson, www.motorspeed.com
"Having added the SafeBuy logo and accreditation onto our website we immediately
saw an increase in the conversion of visitors browsing our site to placing orders.
This can only be attributed to the confidence factor associated with ordering from
an accredited web retailer."
Simon Young , Senior Partner
www.dvd-and-media.com
Having achieved the SafeBuy accreditation, we have seen an increase in trust and
confidence from thousands of new customers at our web site. Being with Safebuy.org.uk
is one of the best ways to show customer commitment and online security."
Ash Ali, Marketing Director,
www.just-eat.co.uk
"Consumer confidence and online security have to be top priority in today's
online world. Customers are showing much more confidence to buy when they see the
SafeBuy logo. In fact we've recommended it to five other companies already!"
Chris Pearson, Managing Director, www.homeandgardengifts.co.uk
"I just wanted to extend my thanks. I used to be sceptical about the value
of accreditation but with sales up by 45% I'm converted!"
Jim Wilson, Managing Director
www.borngifted.co.uk
"I have received the SafeBuy Newsletter. Wow it is perfect. I am glad I subscribed.
This is the best value information I have ever received."
Andrew Coombs, Proprietor
www.mistmakers.co.uk
"I have to say that you guys are doing a great job. I have had more information
in one of your newsletters than I used to get in a whole year and it’s nice to see
that you give us the ‘web retailers’ information and no crap. Thank you for your
service."
Saghir Shah, Proprietor
www.cheekybrats.co.uk
"SafeBuy is more than just a logo. The additional reports and other services
on offer are aimed to give advice that will strengthen our sales."
Eddie Czestochowski, Managing Director
www.cellpacksolutions.com
"Since obtaining SafeBuy Accreditation our sales have increased by at least
60% as customers now know it is safe to trade with us and thanks to SafeBuy our
future looks extremely good."
Karen Powell, Managing Director
www.allpower2computers.co.uk
"Our Safebuy membership has boosted our reputation with our customers, which
makes SafeBuy a crucial factor in our website and business development."
Simon Clark, Manager
www.spcmarketing.co.uk
"My website features my ugly mug but people still buy – it must be the SafeBuy
logo."
Paul Locke, Director
www.incisecomms.co.uk
"A worthy successor to the Which? scheme. They also provide informative (and
witty) newsletters to keep businesses in touch with recent developments. Recommended."
Gary Lancet, Managing Director
www.bookchair.com
"Whilst online customer confidence continues to build, SafeBuy accreditation
becomes more of an expectation"
Tim James-Parker, Partner
www.JustOffBase.co.uk
"The SafeBuy newsletters cut the jargon and tell it how it is. It's saved me
from a few scams plus it gives my customers more confidence ordering from me as
they know I'm doing things right."
Dianne Rainford, Partner
www.christmastreeland.co.uk
"SafeBuy accreditation gives that important 'comfort factor' for the online
purchasers of our helpdesk software who may spend several thousand pounds, dollars
or euros with us using their credit card online."
Bryan Taylor, Commercial Director
www.sitehelpdesk.com
"SafeBuy accredited us last year, and ever since our business has soared. Customers
just want good service with somebody they feel safe to do business with and our
SafeBuy accreditation is precisely that."
Munir Ahmed, Managing Director
www.auto-connect.co.uk
"As buyers browse, it gives them a feeling of trust and safety to see the SafeBuy
logo displayed on our website, along with our high level of service, people know
they can trust Tartan Trader and enjoy the buying experience."
Phil Townsend, Owner
www.tartantrader.co.uk
"A holiday is a major purchase and SafeBuy accreditation gives our customers
the confidence to book online."
Stuart Mee, Managing Director
www.drive-alive.co.uk
"Just by displaying the SafeBuy logo on our website we are confirming our commitment
to safe online shopping and prospective customers are responding to it in large
numbers!"
Peter Ward, Director
www.worthaglance.com
"Working in the motor industry with such high value goods, consumers often
question who they can trust. I believe a nationally recognised accreditation scheme
like SafeBuy can really help to give the customer reassurance."
Austin Collins, Director
www.buyacar.co.uk
"SafeBuy helps us achieve more wine sales as it enhances our credibility to
nervous web searchers."
Giles Wigoder, Wine Buyer
www.vintagewinegifts.co.uk
"SafeBuy accreditation has certainly helped MSelectrical in giving UK customers
more confidence/security when purchasing online and also given us an official 'needed'
accreditation for what we were already doing out of our honest family business since
1994."
Mauro Della Verita, Partner
www.mselectrical.co.uk
"Statistics conclusively prove that visitors to Body4Real.com use the SafeBuy
seal to satisfy themselves that we are a legitimate and trustworthy retailer!"
A Jalali, Director www.body4real.com
"SafeBuy accreditation has massively helped us demonstrate our commitment to
customer satisfaction excellence."
Ian Williams, Managing Director
www.bb-shopping.com
"Since joining SafeBuy, we have increasingly found through customer feedback
that the official acreditation gives our online shop an additional unique selling
point and a higher level of trust from our customers."
Samantha Geran, Director
www.youraromatherapy.co.uk
"As an international business, winning customer confidence is a must for us
and SafeBuy is key to helping us provide that assurance and making the sale."
Peter Birley, Director
www.TheLondonSouvenirShop.com
"Potential clients require some security online. SafeBuy provides this"
George Zaidmann, Director
www.jewellerywebshop.co.uk
"In a faceless, virtual shopping world, someone needs to help identify the
sites shoppers can trust. That's SafeBuy's job"
Tristan Haskins, Director
www.heartratemonitor.co.uk
"SafeBuy provides our visitors with added confidence and helps us offer best
practice to our customers for everything that we do. We have definitely noticed
an increase in sales since our accreditation."
David Carr, Managing Director
www.createyourplate.com
"SafeBuy gives my site credibility and is certainly a logo recognised by my
customers."
Melanie King, Managing Director
www.easy2name.com
" SafeBuy accreditation lets our customers know that we take security and quality
of service very seriously - it gives them the confidence that they need to click
the ‘Buy Now’ button."
Daryl Bowers, Director
www.totallyfunky.co.uk
"SafeBuy confirms to our customers that we are serious and secure about delivering
best prices on ink cartridges and photo papers. SafeBuy has assisted us to increase
our trust within the market place."
Karl Kitchen, Sales Manager
www.phoenixdirectuk.co.uk
"The SafeBuy logo on our homepage is a truly a godsend for a small business
like ours, providing our visitors with peace of mind as they venture online and,
more importantly, take the plunge to make a purchase with us."
Stacey Hart, Director
www.totsplanet.co.uk
"Absolutely essential - the nationally recognised and Government backed SafeBuy
accreditation scheme for web retailers gives consumers the confidence to buy from
us and we would not be without it!"
Richard Cruttenden, Owner
www.absolutepearls.co.uk
"SafeBuy has been an intrinsic part of our establishing consumer confidence
and brand loyalty online."
Saveen Rajan, Director www.maisoncollection.com
"At Money-Off.co.uk we have found that even if you don't run a retail site,
SafeBuy accreditation will result in more business because users know their privacy
is fully protected".
Andy Brown, Managing Director
www.money-off.co.uk
SafeBuy has given our customers confidence to repeat SafeBuy ing."
Steve Byrne, Managing Director
www.hobbies-plus.co.uk
"Price is not enough on its own to attract new business - potential customers
are also looking for signs of trust before they buy. SafeBuy gives our customers
that reassurance. Customers want to know that their goods will be delivered as promised
and that if something goes wrong the company will work speedily to rectify the problem.
Our customer surveys have shown us that membership of SafeBuy is one of the reasons
that a customer buys from us."
Nick Glynne, Managing Director
www.laptopsdirect.co.uk
"With the ever-present rumours of fraud and concerns over online credit card
usage, it is imperative that customers feel safe and secure when using any online
retailer. The recognisable SafeBuy logo and certificate gives customers the assurance
that they are purchasing from a reputable retailer, with secure control over any
information submitted. You can't have an eShop without SafeBuy!"
Jonathan Petherbridge, Web Maintenance
www.acernotebooks.co.uk
"Being one of the busiest websites in online computer supplies, the SafeBuy
accreditation is invaluable in building consumer confidence and helping to secure
the crucial first order from new visitors"
Iggy Quazi, Managing Director
www.mouse2house.co.uk
"“The SafeBuy logo gives our customers confidence in our company but of equal
importance is the regular newsletter which has given us invaluable advice. SafeBuy
accreditation is a must for any online company.""
Anthony Neary, Partner
www.thesafeshop.co.uk
"It increases customer confidence and tells them you are concerned about their
security online and that you can be trusted."
Brian Ackerman, Director
www.netmusicalinstruments.co.uk
"Whilst it’s so easy to blind the customer with fancy
design and cool functions on the web, SafeBuy has provided us with a neutral and
trustworthy tool and sound advice to demonstrate our genuine will to provide our
cutomers with a great shopping experience from A-Z."
German Wider, Webmaster,
www.looksluggage.com
"It is good to see that the safety of the industry is being protected by SafeBuy.
Being an accredited retailer will increase consumer’s confidence when shopping with
us online."
James McDonald, Marketing Director www.lcn.com
"We have now been using SafeBuy for over 12 months. Our feedback from customers
is that they appreciate the re-assurance of a RECOGNISED authority service for on
line trading , this has definitely given us an increase in E-Store turnover during
the period and we look forward to a continued association with SafeBuy."
Ian Hayes, Director www.itcsales.co.uk
"Displaying the SafeBuy logo prominently on our website gives our customers
that extra piece of mind when ordering online - we couldn't afford to be without
it!"
Spencer Clark, Director
www.ukfitnesssupplies.co.uk
"Showing the SafeBuy logo on our website gives customers confidence in ordering
from us and also by having this logo on every page it has helped us to increase
our business." Scott Bowskill, Managing Director www.drinkstuff.com
"As a web only retailer we have found the SafeBuy accreditation an invaluable
part of our marketing and credibility efforts. The feedback from customers has been
fantastic, and we find the service SafeBuy provides informative and useful"
Neil Palmer, Managing Director
www.topappliance.com
"Recently we polled our customers and found the vast majority were reassured
or felt the SafeBuy accreditation was a pre-requisite before making an online purchase.
In our market customer confidence is key, without it we would simply not survive
but with it we see considerable growth. Therefore we see the Safebuy accreditation
as an absolute must for all e-coms businesses."
Jon Williams, Marketing Manager www.jewellery.tv
"With so much competition online, having the edge over your ecommerce competitors
is a key to a successful online venture. Accreditation from SafeBuy provides such
an edge and we recommend that all clients consider getting accredited."
James Saunders, Managing Director
www.site-report.com
"We wanted potential customers to know they could buy safely from us and SafeBuy
accreditation does what it says on the tin."
Richard Osborne, Managing Director
www.quickformations.com
"With more and more unethical web shop sites appearing on the website, SafeBuy
has allowed my new customers to feel more secure when buying from the site. It is
a must for anyone serious selling in the UK."
harles Vald, Owner
www.hypnosishealthcare.com
"Numberstore is proud to display the Safebuy logo as a clear indication of
our commitment to transparent pricing, the care we take with personal information
and our stringent security in processing customers' online payments. As a result
of joining the Safebuy Accreditation scheme we have seen a direct correlation between
increased customer confidence and sales."
Kieron James, Managing Director
www.numberstore.com
"I can honestly say that in seven years of online trading joining SafeBuy is
the best move we have made thanks to the informative and often very funny newsletters.
I dread our competitors joining."
Anthony Neary, Partner www.mobilesuk.net