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Elfster has a rating of 2.8 stars from 125 reviews, indicating that most customers are generally dissatisfied with their purchases. Elfster ranks 2nd among Christmas sites.

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Positive reviews (last 12 months): 11.1%
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Top Positive Review

“Excellent customer service”

George T.
12/1/18

I have a few computer challenged friends in my gift exchange. Elfster's online chat answers every question immediately for them. The site is fantastic so easy to navigate and makes getting worthless, thoughtless gifts a thing of the past.

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Top Critical Review

“Terrible - doesn't work”

S M.
12/4/23

Only 1/2 of the people receiving the invitation could join. It says 9 accepted but that's 9 invited. Many of us could not accept or go beyond this screen. So much trying and trying to make it work. A complete waste of time. And thanks for all the spam that you get once you make an account. I can see the invite but can't join or see who's joined. Below it says I'm not participating. All the clicks and trying never got it to work. And the admin had no luck either.

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Missouri
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November 18th, 2021

I had a problem with the admin of the secret santa I was participating in and Holly was amazing from beginning to end (well almost end as she is following up with me) I have ZERO bad things to say about Elfster besides that one admin.

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Pennsylvania
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November 27th, 2018

Very helpful with gift giving, especially in a work environment. The wish list option makes it easy and fun to request or give something meaningful. Customer service is great and very helpful.

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New York
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November 17th, 2018

A great way to organize a Secret Santa gift exchange. Lots of options and it takes the pressure off of any one person. Second year using it with no problems.

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Arizona
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December 1st, 2018

I was able to chat with Sparkle the Elf who assisted me in solving my problem. Sparkle explained everything and was super nice. The website is easy to use, even for grandparents ;)

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North Carolina
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December 1st, 2021

Noel was able to get me added to the Gift exchange from work AND merged my two emails! I lost the chat and Ginger helped get me back to Noel that is not only excellent customer service but top notch Team Work. I will definitely recommend your site and service to others! KUDOS ELFSTER

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Canada
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November 14th, 2018

The csr was awesome! Chantell knew exactly what i was talking about even though I thought it was a confusing question! Lol! She fixed my issue so fast! Thank you!

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Florida
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December 1st, 2018

Love the app and have used it for a very large, very cross-country family of over 40 members. Super easy to navigate. And an excellent way for all of us to stay connected.

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GB
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November 12th, 2018

Elizabeth "Buckeye Elf" was very nice and immediately pointed me in the right direction and solved my problem. It is so satisfying when you get good and fast customer service. Thank you, Elizabeth!

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Pennsylvania
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November 16th, 2018

Used the chat resource to get through a user issue I was having and the customer service elf was quick and knowledgeable. Easy peasy! Thank you Elfster!

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Kentucky
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December 3rd, 2018

I had the pleasure of working with Meghan McJingle through the chat feature when I had questions about our Secret Santa Exchange. She was thorough and helped me get through all of my questions and challenges I was experiencing.

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Hawaii
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November 22nd, 2018

I've been using this service for years and this year I needed help. I couldn't believe how quickly the help desk responded and answered my question! Thank you very much for your help!

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North Carolina
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December 14th, 2023

I love Elfster. It is fairly easy to organize a gift exchange as well as get to know coworkers. I have used this for 3 years now and will continue!

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Canada
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November 15th, 2018

Love this tool. Makes it so much easier to set up our gift exchange.
The chat helpline is fantastic. Always available to assist. Thank you!

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North Carolina
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November 22nd, 2018

Help desk chat was prompt and very helpful! I've been using for Elfster for about 5 years. It's not perfect but I like the administrative controls.

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Arizona
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November 17th, 2018

This site is amazing. They make drawing names for a gift exchange fresh and fun. The Elfster live chat is also so helpful. Thank you!

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New York
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November 19th, 2018

This site makes a gift exchange a breeze! Great customer service doesn't hurt either! I will continue to use in the future.

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New Jersey
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November 25th, 2018

Customer service experts! Made our gift exchange painless and fun! Would definitely recommend this to others looking to do the same thing!

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Utah
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December 13th, 2021

Resolving my issue with cs was fast, easy, and fun. My agent even gave me virtual candy while i waited lol

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Mississippi
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November 16th, 2018

Super friendly and quick but not surprising. After all, they are elves Shelly the Sweet Elf was the sweetest. :D

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GB
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November 14th, 2018

I made a bit of a hash of setting up my gift exchange but the friendly 'elf' sorted it out for me with great efficiency and humour! :)

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Indiana
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November 16th, 2018

This is the easiest way to set up a "Secret Santa" or some kind of gift exchange! I love how we don't have to be in the same room to draw names.

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Florida
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November 11th, 2022

Love it! No better way to do a virtual exchange. Use it every year but DON'T join any exchanges where you don't know the organizer personally.

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California
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November 14th, 2018

I've been using elfster for 5+ years. I love the support, options and its very user friendly. The Elf's are super helpful, quick and courteous.

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Connecticut
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November 21st, 2018

We only recently began using Elfster and I needed to change an assignment after the draw. Elizabeth's instructions were clear and saved our draw!

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Canada
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November 22nd, 2018

Meaghan helped me out quickly and did exactly what I needed. Even when our chat got disconnected, i found my way back to her. Thank you!

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