• TED's Electronics

TED's Electronics

Overview

TED's Electronics has a rating of 2.1 stars from 88 reviews, indicating that most customers are generally dissatisfied with their purchases. Reviewers complaining about TED's Electronics most frequently mention customer service problems. TED's Electronics ranks 215th among Camera sites.

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  • Value
    19
  • Shipping
    22
  • Returns
    18
  • Quality
    19

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Positive reviews (last 12 months): 25%
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Critical highlights

  • I purchased a brand new Canon camera high end, I paid full retail price for it.
  • They are sneaky, sell used items and their customer service STINKS!
How would you rate TED's Electronics?
Top Positive Review

“No issues, great price”

Evgeny B.
8/29/23

I ordered some Bluetooth Sony headphones. They came shipped just fine and are working well, brand new shrink wrapped. While the packaging was a little weak (just a sleeve around the box) I really don't care, it's just a box. For some of you that love to resell your used gear just fyi. The price was unbeatable at Ted's and my item works fantastic. I'm definitely going to consider buying other electronics from here in the future.

Top Critical Review

“Items purchased are used!”

Aaron H.
6/6/23

Recently made a purchase for a hair trimmer through a third party website called Belk. Package arrived damaged and trimmer had hair! Up on further searching I can confirm that the hair trimmer has been used and repackaged. Item came with extra blade and a free comb but now I'm wondering if that's the reason why it came with an extra blade. If you're sending out used items please make sure your vendors note that in their description! Thanks

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Thumbnail of user darciem38
1 review
0 helpful votes
March 8th, 2024

My son bought a camera from this guy. He sent the item, item was returned to seller by post office. He didn't labels the box correctly so it scanned incorrectly. He received the camera, didn't ship back and stole my sons money! Do not use this seller!

Tip for consumers:
Buyer is a thief, dishonest

Products used:
None, buyer stole our product!

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Thumbnail of user aaronh975
1 review
1 helpful vote
June 6th, 2023

Recently made a purchase for a hair trimmer through a third party website called Belk. Package arrived damaged and trimmer had hair! Up on further searching I can confirm that the hair trimmer has been used and repackaged. Item came with extra blade and a free comb but now I'm wondering if that's the reason why it came with an extra blade. If you're sending out used items please make sure your vendors note that in their description!

Thanks

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Thumbnail of user alf201
1 review
2 helpful votes
May 10th, 2023
Verified purchase

They are sneaky and sell refurbished or used parts. Be very careful they are scammers. They advertise the item as new but sell used or refurbished items. Just received a shaver and it is defective and used. Box was not sealed and the box content is tampered with. I can see they tried to do a good job cleaning the piece but you can tell this is used.
On their website there is no place to process automatic returns. You have to email them to get an RMA. They state you have to ship back at your cost and they reserve the right to keep 5-15% of your funds. No wonder they are the cheapest online because they are not truthful about their listings. Do NOT BUY

Tip for consumers:
Will be returning this. Hopefully they will refund or I must file chargeback with my bank

Products used:
Babyliss Pro Foil FX02 FXFS2G Cord / Cordless Metal Double Foil Shaver

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Thumbnail of user calvins167
1 review
4 helpful votes
May 17th, 2022

Ted's is a deceiving merchant. I bought an expensive camera that would not focus. They failed to advertise it was manufactured overseas. I sent it back for repair, and when they returned it, it still did not work. I told them I wanted a refund, but they denied it. They advertised it on Walmart, and that should have been a red flag to begin with. Now I am forced to pursue my legal options. These crooks should be forced to shut down.

Thumbnail of user rk119
R K. – TED's Electronics Rep

We stand behind our customers and products but when camera comes back wet internally we aren't responsible.

Thumbnail of user justins726
1 review
3 helpful votes
February 26th, 2021
Verified purchase

The company owners are scam artists. I ordered a used lens from them, which arrived damaged, and forgot to send back the case it came in when I returned it.

Because of a missing used cover (purchasable new for 50.00) they charged me 347.50. A 20% restocking fee, i immediately contacted the seller and was told in writing that as soon as they received the case they would process the refund. I shipped it out within 24 hours, they received it 4 days ago at this point and have been ignoring my emails since.

Mind you this was all for a USED lens and seller has yet to respond

Tip for consumers:
Don't, the savings comes at the cost of outright lies in customer service

Products used:
24-70mm GM Lens

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Thumbnail of user m.s
1 review
1 helpful vote
January 7th, 2022

Very poor approach to customers. Placed order, some number I have no idea whom it was called, woke me up, demanding personal information over the phone. When asked to repeat my address, cancelled my order. Very rude woman. Not worth the trouble to use this company.

Tip for consumers:
Company is horrible.

Products used:
Cameras

Thumbnail of user rk119
R K. – TED's Electronics Rep

We are a NY based company we work only 9-5, we need to verify the transaction for fraud and was cancelled since customer did not want to take the call as its claimed in feedback...

Thumbnail of user jibl
21 reviews
12 helpful votes
December 29th, 2020

The general public do a fraud, but without scamming, i got my order right now so i'm very glad with your provider because of this superb transport. I advocate you all to retain the first rate carrier.

Thumbnail of user patriciar1691
1 review
2 helpful votes
July 28th, 2021
Verified purchase

They sent the wrong item and refused to reimburse plus I had to pay to ship it back. Everyone I dealt with was rude and did not help, I left numerous messages for the manager with no returned phone call or email. I would not recommend this company to my worst enemy! Go elsewhere to purchase anything!

Tip for consumers:
Go elsewhere ! Do not purchase from Teds

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Refused to refund after they sent the wrong item

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Thumbnail of user devinl108
1 review
0 helpful votes
February 28th, 2023

They sent my broken head phones. I sent them back and they gave me a refund. They then charged me for them again because they were not in the original packages.

Tip for consumers:
No one should ever buy from them.

Products used:
Boise head phones.

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Thumbnail of user maryannes39
1 review
13 helpful votes
January 2nd, 2021
Verified purchase

We purchased a Canon EOS Rebel camera from Ted's electronics and it arrived with the box seal already broken. The product description on the outside of the box was written in Portuguese and the camera charger was a type C plug with two round pins which won't work in U.S. outlets. Ted's did not indicate on its website that the camera we were purchasing 1-was not intended for the U.S. market; 2-may have been previously used; 3-did not include a warranty. Despite their failure to provide us with the product as described on their website, Ted's deducted $16 from our refund to cover a so-called "restocking fee." We are also out $23 for the cost of the return.

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Thumbnail of user teet41
1 review
0 helpful votes
March 16th, 2022

I ordered a digital camera from this company for my daughter's birthday. I received an email stating that it was shipped by USPS and delivered to my home. No package ever came. I reached out to Ted's customer service team and was told that I needed to deal with USPS, as they show the package is delivered. They offered no other assistance at all. After an entire week, the package is still not here & USPS is saying they do not have it either. Ted's is refusing to refund me, as the shipping confirmation said it was delivered. Terrible customer service and completely unhelpful on trying to resolve this issue for me. I will never order or recommend this company to anyone.

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Thumbnail of user angelop92
1 review
0 helpful votes
October 19th, 2022
Verified purchase

This store is a bunch of scammers, this one sold me a camera like new and it was defective through Ebay and despite the fact that they gave me a guarantee or replacement letter that they sent before the purchase, they don't want to honor it and they don't want to return the money

Thumbnail of user johnk2089
1 review
12 helpful votes
July 2nd, 2020

I bought a Sony camcorder that turned out to be the International version instead of one meant for the US market. No mention of that in the ad, whereas other reputable sellers clearly state that. In their defense, they did offer a full refund. But to avoid the inconvenience, they should have mentioned it in their ad.

Thumbnail of user gonzalesw1
1 review
1 helpful vote
March 7th, 2022

False Advertising! They play the bait and switch game. Ted offers you a higher tier product at a competitive price and then offer you a partial refund for the lesser item you receive. I purchased a Zoom Microphone that included Zoom Headphones. The product I received did not include the headphones. They then offered me a $12 credit instead of sending me the headphones, which means the Headphones cost more than $12 dollars. If I didn't already use the mike, I would send it back, but who has all of the extra time to even write this crappy review. I should have looked them up, but I needed the setup right away. Never buy anything in a hurry without investigating the online store, first. If I had seen their review score, I wouldn't have wasted my time to save $20, i didn't really need to save. But they know we always go for the best price, especially if the products are the same. Lesson reinforced, because I knew better. Shame on me.

Tip for consumers:
Stupidity can be avoided. At this point, if you buy from them, it’s your fault! I accept my fault in this buying decision, I didn’t look them up. But you did.

Products used:
Zoom Microphone w/Headphones and windscreen. (Did not receive headphones)

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Thumbnail of user samb379
1 review
16 helpful votes
September 12th, 2019

Horrible liars. I purchased a brand new Canon camera high end, I paid full retail price for it. What is shipped was a used camera, missing Manuel missing other components. This is clearly are use the camera, the box was not even sealed, and you can see fingerprints.

I would stay as far away from this place they are liars and cheaters and sell used merchandise for brand new retail pricing

Thumbnail of user elyses34
1 review
2 helpful votes
April 27th, 2022

Bought a canon powershot camera. Real damn helpful when trying to figure out how this thing works, when the only manual they send with it is in japanese... not. You could have at least sent a copy in english!

Thumbnail of user edgarf32
1 review
6 helpful votes
January 18th, 2021

Bought a Nikon lens, filter, lens hood, soft case, and lens cleaning cloth from Ted's on eBay. Missing lens hood, soft case, and lens cleaning cloth. Could not give a negative or neutral review, blocked. Told by customer service to check package again for missing items. Beware

Thumbnail of user roberts2828
1 review
20 helpful votes
February 26th, 2020

I ordered a camera through Wal-Mart and they had it shipped from Ted Electronics. When it arrived, the display screen was cracked. I contacted Wal-Mart customer service. They told me Ted Electronics would contact me with details for an exchange. After many emails back and forth with Ted, including pictures sent of the cracked screen, they ended up telling me I would have to go through Wal-Mart for an exchange. I am stuck with a broken camera and getting nothing but the runaround from both Wal-Mart and Ted.

Thumbnail of user evgeny.bashirov
1 review
1 helpful vote
August 29th, 2023

I ordered some Bluetooth Sony headphones. They came shipped just fine and are working well, brand new shrink wrapped. While the packaging was a little weak (just a sleeve around the box) I really don't care, it's just a box. For some of you that love to resell your used gear just fyi. The price was unbeatable at Ted's and my item works fantastic. I'm definitely going to consider buying other electronics from here in the future.

Products used:
Headphones

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Thumbnail of user natalier313
2 reviews
0 helpful votes
February 9th, 2022

I recently shopped with Teds Electronics, and am extremely unsatisfied with my experience. I bought a set of hair clippers on January 1st this year. Now fast forward to February 3rd when my fiancé received them for his birthday and they are ridiculously loud making it an unpleasant experience for his costumers. His coworkers who have the same one said that theirs is not that loud. When I contacted them to try and receive any sort of credit or refund, they immediately responded to tell me they won't do anything sense it's been 30 days since the date of purchase. I was aware that I may not get much in return because of how long it had been since the purchase, but I wasn't expecting to be completely be turned down right off the bat with no help whatsoever. Now I'm stuck with a nearly $200 set of faulty clippers and not even a credit on their site.

Tip for consumers:
As soon as you receive your order, open it and check that it is what you want and that it works. This way you can have a chance to possibly return it before the 30 return policy is up.

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Thumbnail of user rk119
R K. – TED's Electronics Rep

Customers needs and has plenty time to check / test their orders within 30 day return period. After the return period they may go to manufacturer for warranty. And even within the return period its not the fault of reseller when customer don't like a product.

Thumbnail of user garreno
1 review
2 helpful votes
November 18th, 2022

They sent me an email saying the products had been shipped. I told them I was going to return them as I had ordered the wrong thing. They were magically able to get the shipment back from the shipping company but refused to give me a refund. They have told me several times over the last two weeks that my money has been refunded but I have not.

Thumbnail of user robins811
1 review
2 helpful votes
January 28th, 2021
Verified purchase

I bought a lens, noticed the front glass was scratched. Returned it, which I paid $48 for, and only got a partial refund. Will never buy from again!

Tip for consumers:
Don't buy from them.

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Camera Lens

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Thumbnail of user keithh415
1 review
17 helpful votes
July 9th, 2020

Purchased a Canon point and shoot camera from them in September 2019. The camera starting having issues within about 6 months. After 9 months, it was completely non-functional. I called Canon for warranty repair (it has a 1 year manufacturer warranty). The told me they would not touch it as Ted's is NOT an authorized Canon dealer. I might as well have bought it from a street vendor... Ted's advertises on their site that they provide a 1 year warranty on the products they sell. Nonsense! When I called them, the very rude and uninterested woman said "any camera that's more than 3 month is more than likely misuse so we won't fix it." Amazing how they default to misuse right out of the gate. She then said she would send me a link to return my camera to them so that they could assess it. The link never came, Imagine that... Bottom line, Ted's is worthless and you'd be better off going to the Canon website to see the list of AUTHORIZED sellers of their products, otherwise you're buying a product without a warranty... And any listed review that says they are amazing is only because they haven't had to test the worthless warranty Ted's advertises.

Thumbnail of user paulk36
5 reviews
8 helpful votes
May 1st, 2022

Ted's is a third party vender through Newegg. I received an email from Ted's advising my headphones had been delivered. They were not and I later learned from Newegg they were delivered to the wrong address. The only response I received from Ted's was that I was outside the return window for the (not) delivered item. I notified them of the non-delivery the very next day. Newegg took 21 days to refund out of their pocket. Ted's was identified by the first Newegg customer service representative as a problem company. I'll buy from neither in the future.

Tip for consumers:
Don’t.

Products used:
Sonny headphones

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Thumbnail of user andreab893
1 review
1 helpful vote
May 10th, 2021

I bought a Babyliss straightener through Walmart from Ted's Electronics. I was very skeptical about purchasing when I saw nothing but bad reviews on the products they sell. My product was delivered with no problems and my straightener works amazingly also got a great deal on the price. Retail for the straightener runs $180. I paid before taxes $130 plus free shipping and came with prima 2000 for free. The diminutive version of the prima 3000. So thanks Ted's Electronics.

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The Ted Store, also known as Ted's Electronics selling on Amazon, eBay, Buy.Com, Walmart Marketplace, Wish and More. Get NEW, brand name, Canon, Nikon, Sony, GoPro and more. FREE SHIPPING and 30-DAY FREE RETURNS! Digital Point and Shoot Cameras, Digita...

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