How a once great business has gone to… How a once great business has gone to the dogs. I have a few Cross pens and pencils and particularly love the porous point refill. I have been trying to obtain refills for quite some time but they appear to be out of stock everywhere in the UK. I have emailed several times with no response and the UK telephone number seems unmanned. My research shows that the business was acquired by a "venture capital" group in 2017 and I think that's what led to the demise of the business. Venture capitalists seem interested only in squeezing a business dry before they close it down resulting in delays and poor stocks. I will never buy a Cross pen again until I'm assured that they have a care about customers. I wonder if a "manager" will respond to these observations thus proving me wrong?

Can only really echo others' negativity… Can only really echo what others have already said below: the pens themselves (when in stock/arrive etc) are lovely. The customer service is non existent. And to have a website that will take payment but not record or actually follow through with an order is beyond outrageous. Truly, a pathetic experience. Buy from any other retailer.

Fabulous lifetime warranty Fabulous lifetime warranty. Just returned my 10 year old ball point pen as cap was loose (and had a dent in it). Replaced for £6 service charge. My only constructive feedback, and why I deducted a star, is should be an acknowledgement of receipt and an advice when despatched back please.

Terrible service - usual old excuses Terrible service - ordered a pen and pencil set for my sons graduation. Still hasn't arrived. Emailed, Customer services told me they had delays due to Covid (usual excuse, how come is other companies including those shipping internationally are coping, no issue in taking your order or cash) and some new systems issues. Advised packing slip and dispatch note was now printed and in warehouse - still waiting two weeks later. Pathetic... all in all 6+ weeks to get a pen and pencil set that 'was in stock' Won't be buying from them again. Sad used to be a fantastic company.

Shocking UK customer service Shocking UK customer service, placed an order more than 3 weeks ago that still hasn't been shipped. Emailed twice and still waiting to see if they reply to a Tweet. Thankfully it wasn't an expensive order but not the point. Looks like the contact us info was last updated in april. Wish i'd read these reviews before ordering Christmas gifts