Displate Reviews

If you are an artist don't put your work on this website, you can get banned for no reason and you don't get paid.

Their service is terrible, if you need help they reply in days.

Fascist attitude, they cut you out if and when they want.

I got accused of copyright breaking with no reason and they kept my money. On the website you see many people stealing other artists work, modify it and sell it, and they never get a ban.

In my case, i do photo manipulation and digital painting and i am always very careful about working with copyright-free pictures.

But they decided out of the blue, without explanations, that it was time to kick me out.

They kept my money and that's it.

Don't waste your time and money please, they are not worth it.

Free shipping somehow ends up with me eating $25 in customs and duties, which I find out about as the DHL guy is on the way to my door. Won't give it to me if I don't pay.

Ended up paying 100 dollars for a glorified fridge magnet with free shipping.

Customer service refuses to help me.

Never do business with Displate.

I registered recently a day ago and started uploading at least 6 of my pieces. The verification said it can take up to 24 hours. In other words, it should not go over 24 hours to simply look over some pieces to see if they are legit mines or not.

I do not like being told that something will take a certain amount of time and that person/company does not abide by it directly. Instead of having that misleading verification process time, how about saying it can take up to 2 or more days so people can get a better experience.

I use a different website called TeeSpring and if you're using copyright material the minute you post it, they simply disable it and send you an email. (I would know this considering I tried uploading one of my pieces of Homer, yet they found this a "Copyright" problem. Don't know why when there are several artists selling pieces of cartoon characters in their own styles as well.)

I rather them have that type of system than me waiting more than 2 days for my stuff to publish. I don't have that type of patience. Not saying I don't trust the website but, they need to improve that one area and I'll consider using it. Other than that, I have deleted my account

Well, the website sells stolen intellectual property, so...

I have purchased a total of 18 Displates over the course of 3 years or so, and will continue to purchase them. They are gorgeously made, and look stunning on my wall. The quality of the prints are exceptional. I have only had one issue; one arrived with some slight scratch damage. I emailed them about it, and they immediately shipped a replacement at no extra charge, AND allowed me to keep the damaged one. I have also inquired about extra magnets, like if I ever move, and they have told me they would provide new magnets for all of them free of charge when the time comes. Not only are the Displates themselves great, but I have nothing but praise for their customer service too. All in all, these things ROCK!

Bought 16 plates from them almost 2 years ago. Great product, shipped perfect. Had emailed them to get more magnets and they sent it with out a problem. Prices are decent too

I ordered a large poster, with the hopes of ordering more down the line if the quality was good enough. Unfortunately, I will have to pass.

Duty fees to Canada at the door were pretty steep and came as a surprise, since there is no message or warning during checkout.

The print is quite faded compared to the sample on the website. Additionally, the image was pretty blurry blown up on to a large poster. There isn't an easy way to tell on the site how much the quality will suffer when you go for a larger print.

The magnets for hanging the poster seem to hold well enough, although there isn't an easy way to move them and hang the poster somewhere else, and they don't include any extra magnets.

On the plus side, The metal definitely adds a cool dimension to the poster. Maybe if they address their quality issues, or lower the international price significant'tly I'll get a few more one day.

The product is actually really nice and functions as planned. However they don't warn you that it ships out of Europe and you'll have to pay additional duties when it gets to you. I don't remember the exact amount but I feel it was close to an additional 40-50$ on top of what I had originally paid.

Found a piece of artwork that looked amazing in their advertisements. Ordered the large size, but in person it’s not as crisp as the website was showing (I have Costco metal prints that are much better). It’s very likely due to them not using a high enough resolution source photo. They’re too concerned about monetizing than supporting their customers.

I reached out about returning it because the quality didn’t match- they said I’d have to pay return shipping. Return shipping is just about the price of the poster. Their response? Sorry, that’s policy. They offered zero compensation and now I have this pos sitting on the floor in my office. Huge regrets.

Do not recommend if you are expecting it to look as good as it does on their website.

I was dissatisfied with my Displate and wanted to return it, but was told it would cost $300 to ship it back to Poland (the only return address available) via UPS, Fed Ex, or DHL. This is more than the product itself cost. Returns are practically impossible because of the ridiculous rates and inconvenient return locations. Buyer beware.

Bought items from Displate a few times now! They are always amazing quality and the packaging is outstanding - it looks amazing! Some of them are a little pricey, but worth it!

The quality of prints at Displate are great. The whole idea behind them is also really ingenious. My issue with them is this: the artists that provide the poster content are treated horribly. I have no idea how anyone still uploads their art. Here's how it works.

Displate advertises that their site is a great way for an artist to sell their artwork and make money. Anyone can create a free account and upload their work. You are allowed to set your own price for each poster, the minimum price being $44 for production costs.

Personally I always used to set my art at the minimum to give people the best deal and want to buy my artwork. When I first started, I was making a decent amount of money back, approximately $10 per poster sold. Since then, they have tacked on a number of fees that Displate does not compensate for, they make the artist pay for it.

They claim that the artist makes 23% commission. That made sense when I was making $10 back for a $44 poster. However, now I make only $3.08 back. This is now only %7 of the overall cost, and Displate pockets all the profit.

I've tried emailing Displate about this change twice now, and all they can tell me is some generic version of "We have fees factored in now". I personally am going to be removing all my artwork and deleting my account. I wish people would stop uploading and supporting this horrible company.

I have been attempting to place my first order. It may well be my last.

I was informed by Paypal that payment has been made three days ago.

Then I began getting emails telling me that my order will be held until Displate gets my full first name.

I do not see why this is necessary. I have asked in an email and all they can say is that it is required in the case that the shipment goes astray.

They have my full address. My home phone number. My email address. My MONEY. Yet they are holding my shipment pending receipt of my first name in full.

Ridiculous. And frustrating.

G Walker

Always loved my displates, this review was only needed after I moved house.

I contacted support requesting to purchase 4 magnets, they said they'd send me 5 for free!

Great customer service, thanks guys.

They're expensive to begin with, and then you get charged duty, around $10+ PER displate once they arrive in NA. Not worth it.

I am from England, UK. I ordered five Displates, that arrived from Poland within two days of making the order. That is fast. There was no customs tax and postage was free (because I ordered more than three). They came by DHL courier.

They come securely packaged in a Displate box. Each picture wrapped in film for protection. There is a 2" self-adhesive square magnet that you stick to the wall. The Displate then sticks to that and it's done. You can move it around to it aligns with other pictures. However be aware that the wallpaper must be clean as you don't want dirt affecting the adhesive. There may be some surfaces it won't like. But just like you can't nail into glass, you can't stick a magnet to a wet surface. Some common sense has to be used.

I have had them on the wall for over a week and they haven't moved. They are metal though and should over time the magnet weaken, it's not as if there is a frame or glass to be broken. I could just get another magnet and put it back up. I doubt that will ever be needed, but should you move home and want to take the pictures with you, that is probably what you will have to do.

They are a light metal, which helps with then staying on the wall. Just don't expect a steel bar strength to them.

The pictures themselves measure 455mm by 315mm. The image goes around the edge, so the 3mm sides are coloured and bends around to 5mm on the back (useful info for artists).

The print quality is fantastic. Very detailed (in the images I saw). Four of them were perfect. The fifth had a slight issue in one corner. It was tiny and I didn't know if it was bad enough to complain over. I also didn't want to deal with the trouble of posting it back internationally. I contacted them though just to see what there response would be. They asked me to send them a few photos. They sent me a replacement immediately, without having to post anything back, paying anymore money or hassle. There custom service is EXCEPTIONAL which is partly why I am taking the time to post this review.

The artwork is exactly what I wanted. I ordered five "Car Legends" prints and they look absolutely stunning. I have already ordered five more for another room, and a sixth for a Christmas present. I do believe you need either 3, 5, or 9 of them to make a great looking wall. On their own they feel a little small and its only when placed side-by-side with others that they stand out as a collection.

I suppose that is my only criticism. These pictures are not cheap for the average consumer but their quality shows. They always have a 20% code somewhere, so search the net. I know occasionally (like Halloween) they have 30% off so it might be worth waiting if you want to order a lot.

I looked into the ways to make money with Displate. Anyone can create their own gallery of "liked" Displate, and anyone that buys from that gallery earns you 5%. A few adverts on Facebook can start making you some money, with very little effort on your part.

The artists who designed the image however only earn 25% from each sale, which is a little low in my opinion. After taxes it's not the best, but then you get to see your creative art in homes around the world, and have it featured in an international shop. If the alternative is just to have it gathering dust on your hard-drive, then its money in the pocket which is always needed.

They take PayPal, but there is a surcharge for using it, which is not cheap. So I paid via credit card instead which had no fees.

In conclusion, they have surpassed all my expectations and I recommend them entirely.

They're legit, I've ordered several times and have everything I purchased. Delivery has always been quick, and I'm writing from the UK.

I'm a bit grumpy at the moment because they sent an advertisement email out offering 26% off a specific collection, which I jumped at (ordering 6 in one go!) and it turns out I've paid full price in spite of the site confirming the code was applied. They have since told me my choices are a full refund or go ahead with the order as it stands, as they cannot offer a partial refund. This is very annoying.

On the other hand the artwork is very impressive, the quality is top notch and if you get a bit of a theme going you can make a wall look bloody stunning. Additionally, they also sent me free magnets one time when I asked to purchase some for another metal artwork I had purchased from another shop, which is really impressive!

I placed an order with this company. The email confirmation does not show what I ordered and there is no way to check on the order in my account. I'm afraid they are taking my money and I won't get my product. I should be able to check on my order status but their website makes it impossible. Very shady....

This site won't let you edit your reviews so I have to post a second one to offset the previous star rating. Displate responded this morning and advised they can send replacement magnets for all 5 displates which is wonderful and basically negates my argument from yesterday. If the plates can be hung again at my new home, then they're exactly what I was looking for.

To review the plates themselves, they are really beautiful and there are so many to choose from. If you have a favorite TV show, movie, character, or just some general love for frogs, seahorses, dolphins, whatever, I guarantee you can find a displate with that theme. Also, the art is diverse so if you're looking for something quirky one day and something dramatic the next, you can find both here. Lastly, the metal makes for a unique addition to a mixed media arrangement - I use them often in my wall art collages, hanging them right alongside canvases and framed pics..

I have 5 displates and recently moved. As the site states in its FAQs, you cannot reuse the magnets once removed from the wall. Since I was moving, I obviously didn't have a choice. I would like to rehang my displates in my new place but now have no magnets. I have written to support twice now asking if it's possible to buy replacement magnets. First off, I would appreciate, at the least, a response regardless of the answer. Second, if the answer is no, this seems to be a big fault in the entire concept. The whole point of buying these was to avoid putting nail holes in the walls of my rental property. If I can't take them to the next place, what was the point in spending over $200 on wall art I can only use once?

My rating would have been 3 stars if someone had at least responded to my repeated requests, even if the answer was no. It would have been a 4 or 5 if they do, in fact, offer replacement magnets for purchase.