Max Spielmann Reviews 

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TrustScore 4 out of 5

3.8

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Evaluating 328 reviews, most reviewers were somewhat happy with their experience overall. Customers consistently praise the staff for their exceptional helpfulness, professionalism, and friendly demeanor, often going above and beyond. Many highlight the excellent service received, noting efficient and caring interactions, and appreciating the staff's knowledge and patience. Conversely, some people were dissatisfied with product quality and overall service. Reviewers reported issues like misprinted photos, faded colors, or photos rejected by official bodies due to incorrect formats. Additionally, some customers experienced poor service, including long waits, unhelpful staff, or a lack of recourse for problems, sometimes leaving without their items.

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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

I ordered some photos to be collected from Max Speilmann booth in Tesco. 16 of the 20 photos had been misprinted with lines in the picture. I contacted Max Speilmann via their online contact form... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I recently went to the CrossGates Leeds store & the lady whose name tag read Kim(nice but Dim) was absolutely LOVELY. She had a lot going on but still dealt with us with compassion & care (my Dad pass... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Just visited max photo.co.uk in Tesco Woolwich. How wonderful to find the old values in a new store Gina was helpful kind and went beyond her normal duties to help me in my passport predicament. If li... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Bash 3765 Halifax Asda Went to have some photos copied due to a recent bereavement for relatives etc. I had the good fortune to meet Bash. Immediately recognised him as a true professional, his... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Staff member Emma at the Haverfordwest …

Staff member Emma at the Haverfordwest branch, she was patient in helping me, what made her different was she was helping 3 other customers at the same time, plus the serving of cash customers, and getting customer purchases, it was all within her stride she never faltered, her smile never left her. She is a credit to her company

28 May 2026
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Reply from Max Spielmann

Hi, thank you for your lovely review. It’s wonderful to hear how well Emma looked after you at our Haverfordwest branch. Managing several customers at once while staying patient, friendly and calm is a real skill, and it’s great to know she made such a positive impression.

We’ll make sure your kind feedback is passed on to Emma and the team, as she truly deserves the recognition.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I have to say that Nicky

I have to say that Nicky, who works in the Bingley store, is an absolute star. Nothing is too much trouble for him. He is friendly, polite and can't do enough to help. Max Spielmann are lucky to have Nicky working for them. I genuinely have never encountered anyone who provides such excellent customer service on a consistent basis. No job is too big or small and he always takes time to help those of us (like me!) who are... not very tech savvy! I really can't recommend the Bingley store and Nicky highly enough.

27 May 2026
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Reply from Max Spielmann

Hi, thank you for your lovely review. We’re so pleased to hear how much Nicky at our Bingley store has helped you. It’s wonderful to know he consistently provides such friendly, patient and knowledgeable service.

We’ll make sure your kind feedback is passed on to Nicky and the team, as I know they’ll really appreciate hearing it.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Centering Just wrong

Centering Just wrong, lighting too dull, can't see yourself before taking photo, no height adjustment, didn't deserve a 1 star but had to just to review,

27 May 2026
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Reply from Max Spielmann

Hi, thank you for your review. I’m sorry to hear about your experience.

Please could you get in touch with our Customer Care team at customer.support@timpson.com so they can look into this for you.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Poor response to concerns

Really unhappy with the "service" or lack thereof. For years I've made photobooks via Tesco for Max Spielmann then all of sudden the website was down for maintenance. I was advised to re-make my books on the actual Max Spielmann website. I've since spent weeks doing that as each of my books had 150 pages. Now this facility is not available. I got in contact with customer services querying this as I've had emails stating my photobooks will be deleted if not updated, despite me updating them on a weekly basis to avoid this. I contacted customer service with my concerns and got a poor, stock response saying that it was down for maintenance and not answering any of my questions. Incredibly poor service.

16 May 2026
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Reply from Max Spielmann

Thank you for taking the time to share this — I’m really sorry for how frustrating this has been, especially after you’ve spent so many hours rebuilding your photobooks. It’s completely understandable to feel let down when you’ve tried to follow the instructions given, only to find the service unavailable again and your concerns not properly addressed.

So we can make sure this is looked into properly, please contact our Customer Support team at customer.support@timpson.com.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

This is my own experience and my own…

This is my own experience and my own opinion of this company I had 4 films developed the photos all came blurry, cloudy, terrible could understand if maybe 1 but all 4 ??? I will not be recommending this company by my own experience other may receive bette, the store staff at Tesco was all good the film development was nothing to do with them…
Received reply asking to contact what a joke I all ready sent complaint on the max spielmann website explaining complaint and no surprise no reply no communication at all.

20 May 2026
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Reply from Max Spielmann

Thank you for sharing your experience — I’m really sorry to hear how disappointed you were with the results of your film development.

Our store colleagues at Tesco don’t handle the development themselves, so I appreciate you recognising that. To make sure this is properly looked into, please get in touch with our Customer Support team at customer.support@timpson.com

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Mistakenly used one of their booths for passport photo.

I used one of their booths for a passport photo. I was annoyed that there was no stool in the booth, as per the old days, which were well positioned and adjustable for different heights. Here, there was just a ledge right at the back of the booth on which to perch, and I wasn't able to adjust the height. I ended up leaning forward, as you would, naturally, and looking up. Well, my photo turned out appallingly. I looked so fat and it was not a true representation of myself. It made me feel very self-conscious and sad. I took another the next day, out of frustration, on my phone and sent that to the passport agency instead, who accepted it. I looked much thinner and more like myself. I complained via the website and was told the stool had been removed for wheelchair access. I understand and agree this is important, but for those more able-bodied, the ledge does not work. The images are apparently adjusted and cropped since they're taken from a great distance (!), making for the most awful photos known to modern man and woman. Bring back film and adjustable stools! I was refunded in full.

6 May 2026
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Reply from Max Spielmann

Thank you for taking the time to explain what happened. I’m very sorry that the booth design made it difficult to take a natural photo and that the result left you feeling self‑conscious. The removal of the stool was intended to improve accessibility, but your experience shows that the alternative setup isn’t suitable for all customers. We’ll ensure this feedback is reviewed. I’m pleased you received a full refund, and we appreciate you raising this with us.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Good service ,again..

As ever..Dan was very helpful..and very pleasant..always good to return, knowing service will be excellent..

15 May 2026
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Reply from Max Spielmann

Thank you so much for your lovely feedback. We’re delighted to hear that Dan is always so helpful and pleasant. It’s wonderful to know you feel confident returning because of the excellent service you receive. We’ll make sure your kind words are passed on to him.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Just visited max photo.co.uk in Tesco store Woolwich …

Just visited max photo.co.uk in Tesco Woolwich. How wonderful to find the old values in a new store Gina was helpful kind and went beyond her normal duties to help me in my passport predicament. If like me you have no idea how the passport system works go see Gina in the Woolwich Tesco store you will not be disappointed. Highly recommended.

14 May 2026
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Reply from Max Spielmann

Thank you so much for taking the time to share your experience.
We’re delighted to hear that Gina at our Tesco Woolwich branch was able to help you so kindly and go above and beyond during your passport photo situation. We’ll make sure your lovely feedback is passed on to her.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Photo Print Disaster turned out well in the end

I ordered some photos to be collected from Max Speilmann booth in Tesco. 16 of the 20 photos had been misprinted with lines in the picture. I contacted Max Speilmann via their online contact form twice but they don't reply. I will now have to contact Tesco Customers services to resolve the issue.

UPDATE 14.05.26
Managed to get hold of customer services and they allowed me to re print the pictures at no extra cost. I went to max Speilmann store at Yeading Tesco and Daniel the customer service assistant at Max Speilmann was very helpful. I also printed off another 2 pics !

Thanks

7 May 2026
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Reply from Max Spielmann

Thank you for your review. I’m very sorry that most of your prints were misprinted and that you didn’t receive a response after contacting us twice. That isn’t the level of service we aim to provide. If you’d like to get in touch directly, please email customer.support@timpson.com.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Poor Customer Service from Max Spielman in Stockport

I visited Max Spielman in Stockport (inside Asda's Store) in early March this year. I asked for just over 130 colour prints (6x4) to make an reminiscence album for my son's 40th birthday. I was charged £81.60 for the prints.
When I got them home I was very disappointed with the prints. Some were missing, others were blurred, the orientation of some photos had been changed so part of the picture was missing, and some of the photos had white borders on both side of the picture.
I raised the matter with Max Spielman. They were sympathetic, especially as I wanted the photos for a special purpose.
I was asked to email their customer services team which I did. They asked me to produce proof of purchase and to send copies of the prints I was dissatisfied with.
I immediately replied explaining that I'd gone into Stockport and used their counter service in Asda because I couldn't do the work myself online. Had I been able to do that I would have done so, and it would have cost a fraction of what Max Spielman charged me.
THAT WAS IT! I DIDN'T HEAR ANY MORE FROM MAX SPIELMAN.
Given that I'd gone in person to Max Spielman, customer services could have asked me to go back to the shop. But they didn't. I haven't been offered any form of redress by the company.
Not wanting to spend any more money asking another company to do the prints for me, I've made the best of what I've got.
But, I would never use Max Spielman again, nor would I recommend them to anyone.

2 March 2026
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Reply from Max Spielmann

Thank you for your review. I’m very sorry that the prints you received were not up to standard and that you were left without a resolution after contacting customer services. We understand how important these photos were, and you should have been supported properly. You can reach our support team at customer.support@timpson.com.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I've Visited AMANDA IN TESCO - TIMPSONS PHOTO SHOP

I've Visited TIMPSONS PHOTO SHOP IN TESCO HOLLINGTON TN389RB - 3 times now and each time I WAS VERY IMPRESSED BY THE CUSTOMER SERVICE, efficiency and courtesy FROM A LADY CALLED AMANDA who did an excellent job for me. Will definitely return with more photo to print off. Thank you Amanda

8 May 2026
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Reply from Max Spielmann

Thank you so much for your lovely feedback. We’re delighted to hear that you’ve had such consistently great service at the Tesco Hollington photo shop, and that Amanda has impressed you each time with her efficiency, courtesy and excellent work. It’s wonderful to know she’s made your visits so positive, and we’ll make sure your kind words are passed on to her.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Outstanding kindness and consideration from Louise

I visited the Kidderminster Max Spielmann store yesterday for a passport-style photo, and I want to highlight the outstanding service I received from Louise. She showed genuine kindness, compassion, and professionalism at a moment when I really needed it.

Louise went above and beyond without hesitation, and her understanding made a real difference to my day. She treated me with dignity, didn’t ask unnecessary questions, and showed the kind of humanity you don’t often see in customer service.

She is a real asset to Max Spielmann, and her kindness deserves to be recognised. Thank you, Louise, and thank you to Max Spielmann for having such exceptional staff.

6 May 2026
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Reply from Max Spielmann

Thank you so much for sharing this.

It’s wonderful to hear how Louise at the Kidderminster Max Spielmann store supported you with such genuine kindness, compassion and professionalism.

We’ll make sure this feedback is passed on so her kindness is properly recognised.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Fantastic service from Max Spielmann at…

Fantastic service from Max Spielmann at Three Bridges, Crawley, and especially from Eloise, helping with an emergency need for some large format prints for an important family function after a set of previously prepared prints had been left at home. Great quality, great value, great service - thank you Max Spielmann and especially Eloise.

25 April 2026
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Reply from Max Spielmann

Thank you so much for sharing this.

We’re really glad to hear the team at Three Bridges, Crawley, and especially Eloise, were able to help you out in an emergency. It’s great to know they got your large‑format prints sorted quickly and to a high standard, especially when you needed them for such an important family occasion. We’ll make sure your kind words are passed on to Eloise and the store team.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The manager was so helpful got me what…

The manager was so helpful got me what needed helped with photo and frame and at an uneasy time just give such hope and compassion that was needed thank you Katie from North shields

6 May 2026
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Reply from Max Spielmann

Thank you so much for sharing this.

We’re really glad to hear that Katie in North Shields was so helpful and compassionate at such a difficult time. It means a lot to know she was able to support you, help with your photo and frame, and offer some kindness when you needed it most. We’ll make sure your kind words are passed on to her.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Chris is a lifesaver! 5 Stars

"I cannot thank Chris at the Dunfermline Asda Max Spielman kiosk enough. I was trying to get a photo scanned for my mother’s 80th birthday cake, but the bakery scanner was down and I was told I'd have to drive all the way to Kirkcaldy. As a bit of a 'technophobe' with very little time, I was gutted.

I turned to Chris, who has helped me before, and he didn't hesitate. He immediately took charge, scanned the photo, and put it onto a USB drive to ensure the bakery could use it. Because of his kindness and 'no problem' attitude, my mum had the perfect cake for her big day. He truly went above and beyond and made her 80th birthday incredibly special. Exceptional service!"

5 May 2026
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Reply from Max Spielmann

Hi there,

Thank you for taking the time to share such a lovely review.

We’re absolutely delighted to hear that Chris at our Max Spielmann kiosk in Dunfermline was able to step in and help when you needed it most. It’s great to know he quickly resolved the issue, scanned the image, and ensured everything was ready for your mum’s 80th birthday cake.

We’ll make sure your kind words are passed directly on to Chris and the team, as we know it will mean a great deal to them.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I visited your Pontefract store today

I visited your Pontefract store today . What a lovely experience I had the member of staff was both pleasant and helpful it was s real pleasure to meet him . Thank you for your time and patience sir 😁

5 May 2026
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Reply from Max Spielmann

Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback.

We’re really pleased to hear you had such a lovely experience in our Pontefract store at Max Spielmann. It’s great to know the team member you met was pleasant, helpful, and patient throughout your visit — we’ll make sure your kind comments are passed on to the store team.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent customer service in Max Spielman @ Prescot Tesco

Visited Max Spielman in the Tesco store in Prescot.
We wanted some copying doing and it was a pretty unusual job. However we cannot praise highly enough Phil for the time and patience he gave on this job .Also Christina for being very helpful.
Excellent job and excellent customer service. These 2 staff members are a credit to the company.

2 May 2026
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Reply from Max Spielmann

Hi there,

Thank you for taking the time to leave your feedback.

We’re really pleased to hear that Phil was able to assist with your more unusual copying request and provided such patient and attentive support throughout. It’s also great to know Christina was helpful during your visit to Max Spielmann.

We’ll make sure your kind comments are shared with both Phil and Christina.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Had some large prints printed off today…

Had some large prints printed off today at the outlet in ASDA West Bridgford Nottingham. This was undertaken by Erin to the usual high quality and in processed in good time. All done within 20minutes and was pleased with the results and well satisfied with the service we had from Erin. Very knowledgeable and gives good advice.

1 May 2026
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Reply from Max Spielmann

Hi there,
Thank you for taking the time to leave your feedback.
We’re really pleased to hear you were happy with the quality of your large prints and the quick turnaround at Max Spielmann. It’s great to know Erin provided helpful advice and delivered such an efficient and high-quality service — we’ll make sure your kind comments are passed on to her.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Dear Customer Services,

Dear Customer Services,
I am writing to compliment one of your staff members, Sam, at the Max Spielmann Wigan branch.
I wanted to create a memory photo wall for my husband, as he has sadly lost siblings over the last few years. I needed photographs and frames in a variety of sizes, and Sam went out of her way to help me. If the branch did not have the correct frames in stock, she sourced them from other branches for me.
Throughout the whole experience, Sam was extremely kind, courteous, and professional. Nothing was too much trouble, and I cannot thank her enough for all of her help. She is a real credit to your company.
I will certainly be recommending the Wigan branch to all of my friends and family. Please could you pass on my sincere thanks and appreciation to Sam.
Kind regards,
Margaret Atkinson

26 April 2026
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Reply from Max Spielmann

Thank you so much for taking the time to share such a thoughtful message about your experience with Sam at Max Spielmann Wigan.

We’re truly sorry to hear about your husband’s loss, and it means a great deal to know that Sam was able to support you in creating something so meaningful. Your kind words about her care, professionalism, and willingness to go the extra mile—especially sourcing items from other branches—are greatly appreciated.

We will be sure to pass your heartfelt thanks and recognition on to Sam. She will be delighted to know the difference she made.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Not trustable

I placed a large order of photo's to be printed and recieved it 2 weeks late. Once i opened the parcel and checked the first batch the images were ALL cropped so not one image was a full picture. The whole order had this issue and very bad quality. So MAX SPEILMANN ruined all my images and when i contacted them they said the images were cropped from before meaning we cropped them so we could recieve them cropped!!!! Totally ruined the images...why would they do that?.

29 April 2026
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Reply from Max Spielmann

We’re sorry to hear about your experience and appreciate how frustrating this must be, especially with such a large and important order.

From what you’ve described, it looks like the images were already set to a cropped format during the upload stage, which would then carry through to printing. We understand this may not have been what you intended.

If you’re still unhappy with the results or would like us to take a closer look, please get in touch with our customer care team at customer.support@timpson.com

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