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Mercari has a rating of 1.2 stars from 2,373 reviews, indicating that most customers are generally dissatisfied with their purchases. Reviewers complaining about Mercari most frequently mention customer service, credit card, and phone number problems. Mercari ranks 589th among Marketplace sites.

  • Service
    879
  • Value
    785
  • Shipping
    780
  • Returns
    771
  • Quality
    741

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Top Positive Review

“Great service”

Zoe M.
12/14/23

I've had a wonderful time buying and selling on Mercari! It's been better than using Depop and other services at times. I used to sell items very quickly on here and I've been able to buy some authentic rare items for cheaper here. PLEASE make this service available in Puerto Rico. I no longer live in Florida so I can't use the website anymore. It was my favorite selling/buying service. USPS considers Puerto Rico "domestic" USPS for labels, so it should be possible to use Mercari, but it's not allowed yet… Hopefully in the future…

Date of experience: 12/12/23
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Top Critical Review

“No seller protection and bad customer service”

K C.
12/23/24

I have 255 positive reviews as a seller with no negative reviews. I had an lying buyer buy a lululemon vest that was brand new from me. She must've worn it for a couple days and spilled paint on it. Than claims 3 days later after it arrived that it was full of white paint spots. I showed pics to mercari how my item arrived in excellent condition ans how it looked before and no response and they refunded the buyer and is having her mail it back to me damaged! They are awful! Customer service & takes days to get back to you and no help! I'm done with them

Date of experience: 12/23/24
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Thumbnail of user shawnr311
Florida
1 review
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December 2nd, 2021
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DO NOT USE THIS APP OR SITE FOR PURCHASES

I purchased a item listed as NEW. It came plainly as used without the box, instructions and parts needed to use it correctly. I contacted the seller and they replied that they would send the parts. Mercari has a 72 hour window for returns that I was unaware of until the moment the seller stated. Its past 72 hours so there is nothing I can do about it.

Mercari also AUTOMATICALLY gives the seller a 5 start rating if 72 hours passes and the buyer has not yet rated the seller. You can't change this. The seller waited to respond to me until after the 72 hours passed knowing that he could get away with this and scammed me for $137.50 and I know have a useless item.

Mercari's politely, suck it up buttercup and only resolve was to will give a $20 coupon good for an item over $100 if I used it in the next 30 days.

Now they want me to spend another $80 to help me feel better about losing $134.50. As if I'm that stupid to try again.

Tip for consumers:
DO NOT USE TOO PURCHASE. RULES FAVOR SELLER AND MERCARI. YOU HAVE NO RECOURSE WITH ISSUES AT ALL

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Date of experience: December 2, 2021

Thumbnail of user edithr25
Illinois
1 review
3 helpful votes
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November 6th, 2018

I used this app for over a year and never had a problem with anything UNTIL I uploaded a vintage AUTHENTIC Louis Vuitton wallet and it got taken down because I did not include a picture of the date code! This listing was taken down multiple times and my privileges were suspended each and every time! My frustration is due to the fact that the item was authentic, I emailed them to do their research about authentic vintage goods, they do NOT need a date code to be real! Not only that but they deleted my account after I sent this email! P.S. They are extremely hard to reach! F*ck this company.

Date of experience: November 6, 2018

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Mercari R. – Mercari Rep

Hello Edith,

We apologize for the negative experience you had with the app and moderation of your listings. Although we're unable to review the authenticity of your items, we'd be more than happy to take a second look into your account and clarify any actions that may have been taken on it.

If you have the time, please send us an email at contact@mercari.com with some details about your issue and our Support Team will follow up with you directly as soon as possible.

Thank you for your patience and understanding.

Best Regards,
Team Mercari

Thumbnail of user jackied327
North Carolina
1 review
2 helpful votes
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December 8th, 2021

I was a Seller and for my first go using Mercari, listed a Brahmin handbag that I had purchased for $125, on sale. Mercari platform forced me to list it for $50 with auto price reduction so by the time I had a buyer, the price was $40. A buyer purchased the bag and I kept getting daily notices to mail it within 3 days, which I did but I didn't know I was suppose to click a button that stated I'd mailed the bag. Two days later, the buyer cancelled the sale. No big deal, I thought, I'd just relist it but the bag was never sent back to me. Two weeks went by and I had to dig all around the Mercari Help area to find out that I had 'buyer protection'. There should be a phone number to be able to contact them, but there is, except it's 'not a working number.' Mercari tried to blame me because I hadn't clicked on the 'confirm shipment'. I have used Poshmark in the past and I guess I'll have to go back to them because the stuff I'm selling ain't cheap and I don't like being cheated!

Tip for consumers:
Be sure to get your items back once the buyer cancelled the sale!

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I was a duped seller

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Date of experience: December 8, 2021

Thumbnail of user michaelg800
New Jersey
1 review
2 helpful votes
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June 21st, 2018

If you want to lose your money get scammed any way possible the use mercari! They have the worst customer service and surely have the worst company structure. Nothing do is professional. Ive lost over $400 dollars with mecari from scamming buyers, and mercari will keep the funds you they make from you selling your products then proceed to not accommodate your best interest. Its a scam!

Date of experience: June 21, 2018

Thumbnail of user jordanb96
Mercari R. – Mercari Rep

Hey Michael,

So sorry to hear about this experience with us.

Please send us an email to contact@mercari.com and we will be happy to take a look into this for you!

Best,
Team Mercari

Thumbnail of user bonnies348
California
1 review
2 helpful votes
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May 12th, 2020

I recently gave Mercari a try. I bought something, then a few days later, sold something. Still waiting for the item I bought. I tried going into my account to respond to the person who purchased item I sold and their system keeps telling me my password is wrong. I've changed the password twice to the one their system recommended and still can't get in. I tried sending a message via their Help center and keep getting an error message. I tried calling and they have a recording saying no one is available due to Covid. Apparently their system is down and they're not even trying to deal with it. I will never deal with this company again. Still waiting to see if I'll get the item I bought and will get paid for the item I sold and shipped. This company just may be a complete scam.

Date of experience: May 12, 2020

Thumbnail of user stephanies80
North Carolina
4 reviews
33 helpful votes
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July 23rd, 2017

I have sold many items on there and they are the worst. Their customer service is non existant. The buyers will attempt to haggle you down to pennies where you are paying to ship to them. I CLEARY have it stated where I ship 4-7 days. I have people trying to cancel transactions because I getout of bed and run to the post office to ship at 2 am. When you need their help you are out of luck. The people who buy are scammers and Mercari is on their side. Avoid this company at all costs.

Date of experience: July 23, 2017

Thumbnail of user jordanb96
Mercari R. – Mercari Rep

Hi Stephanie,

We have a zero tolerance policy for any scamming or fraudulent activity. You can read about our rules and regulations here: https://www.mercari.com/help_center/

Thumbnail of user jenal10
Pennsylvania
1 review
5 helpful votes
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July 21st, 2018

WILL NEVER use Mercari again. They withheld my funds from me (300 dollars) and then later deleted my account because I would not provide them with my SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER for "ID verification". At least give people their money back if you are going to shut down their account. What a scam! And so upsetting because I had bought and received so many nice things on this site. Will eventually be contacting BBB about this because this is a scam site and I want my money they refused to send back to me. I can't believe people are still using this app. I would rate it no stars if I could. I can't believe they ask for info like this. I hope no one is giving it to them because that is something you never give out. Especially to a selling app! What a joke.

Date of experience: July 21, 2018

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Mercari R. – Mercari Rep

Hey Jena,

Sorry to hear about your account! If you reach out to us at contact@mercari.com, we'll be happy to take a closer look at your account. Thanks!

Best,
Team Mercari

Thumbnail of user clays107
Kansas
1 review
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December 6th, 2022

Mecari used to be a very good place to shop and sell. But now even when you buy something they tax the shipping as well. You would think that you would tax the price of the item that you're buying. Then you would add shipping costs to it but they don't.

Tip for consumers:
Beware of fee and taxes on shipping

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Collectible

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Date of experience: December 6, 2022

Thumbnail of user emilyg757
Colorado
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December 26th, 2021

I purchased a toy right before Christmas and paid alot for shipping to get it here in time. I didn't open within the 3 days you are allowed. (I opened it 1 day too late) I hid it from my kids so they wouldn't see their present and opened it Christmas eve to wrap for my kids. Broken! The seller gave me the response, you have 3 days to open it. The company won't do anything because it's past 3 days. So my advice is open the box asap because they will not help you at all of its after those 3 days
So I am out $30 for a broken toy! Not happy and their customer service will not help due to it being part the 3 days.

Tip for consumers:
Make sure to open ASAP. They will not help you if you don't.

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Date of experience: December 26, 2021

Thumbnail of user noelb35
California
1 review
4 helpful votes
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January 23rd, 2017

They reply with automated messages, they don't even try to act like they read your replies. They will close the case and leave you stranded. DO NOT USE THIS APP. GO somewhere trusted instead. Look at their BBB reviews... 94% NEGATIVE. It doesn't get much worse than that.

Date of experience: January 23, 2017

Thumbnail of user kevine52
California
1 review
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March 24th, 2018

I have not used my Mercari account for a while and decided to login to sell something. I was unable to login to my original account since I forgot my password. I went to "forgot my password" and created a new password but was still unable to login. I then decided to create a new account where I was able to sell. After a while, I tried to cash out and was unable to do so since it says i have an existing account (one that I was unable to login to). My account was then suspended and I am unable to sell things. After contacting Mercari on several occasions, they leave me with a generic response and do not allow me to create a new account or delete one and continue with another one. Terrible customer service who does NOT listen or read about complaints. They only generate generic responses. Unaaceptable.

Date of experience: March 24, 2018

Thumbnail of user jordanb96
Mercari R. – Mercari Rep

We're sorry to hear of your account issue. Please email us at contact@mercari.com so we can take another look at your issue. We look forward to hearing from you. -DE

Thumbnail of user crism14
Pennsylvania
1 review
2 helpful votes
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October 16th, 2017

I purchased a swimsuit and I thought I fit it well because I usually fit well, but it turns out that they dont fit me as well as I expected. I tried to contact the seller, but no section to be found. I also contacted the help center and they told me to take pics of the item which is ridiculous. They said that they help me return the item for the full refund, but they didnt. I feel as thought Ive been cheated from that site. From now on, Ill close my Mercari account and never buy (or sell) items from this site again. They ripped me off and I lost my money. Ill stand up for whats right against them. Horrible site w/ horrible service.

Date of experience: October 16, 2017

Thumbnail of user torip34
Pennsylvania
1 review
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December 8th, 2021

I had over 600 five star reviews, and this was my main source of income as a single stay at home mom. I'm not some scam artist trying to make a quick buck. Mercari sent me an email saying they closed my account and I couldn't transfer my money. Over $1300 that I was saving as Christmas money! I sent multiple messages in the help center, wrote emails and even left a voicemail on their BS customer service number, no response! They were closing my tickets as solved without even responding! They were great until this! And I've read countless stories of them doing it to others, all coincidentally when people get high balances. THEY WILL STEAL YOUR MONEY. I filed a complaint with the BBB.

Tip for consumers:
Transfer your money as soon as you’re rated

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Mostly clothing and accessories

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Date of experience: December 8, 2021

Thumbnail of user tracyn234
Arizona
1 review
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October 3rd, 2020

Absolutely horrible customer service! Not to mention the fact that I just got scammed by one of their sellers and instead of allowing me to return the item to the seller for a refund and getting my money back they told me that I should just resell the useless items to someone else (so I would then essentially be scamming someone else so I could get my money back) What kind of of corrupt website would want me to turn around and do that to someone else and make them a victim too, just to get my money back? Truly disgraceful Mercari! I highly avoiding this website at all costs.

Date of experience: October 3, 2020

Thumbnail of user jasmineg40
Illinois
1 review
4 helpful votes
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May 2nd, 2018

I was very unsatisfied with the online website. When you click "buy it now," it typically should take you to a screen to review your order before finalizing it. Mercari does not do this. It automatically sends you to a screen that gives a confirmation number with your order. It is terrible. When I called to get them to use the coupon they sent me via email, they wouldn't do anything for me. I would not have bought anything if I had known they wouldn't let me use the coupon. Very dissatisfied customer.

Date of experience: May 2, 2018

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Mercari R. – Mercari Rep

Sorry to hear you've had an issue with your transaction! Please email us at contact@mercari.com so we can take a closer look. Thanks!^DE

Thumbnail of user carolyno112
New York
1 review
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November 2nd, 2021

A few days ago I ordered Tupperware smidgets that are unique in color. I received my order today ( very quickly) from Patricia Reinke. With my order I received a nice thank you note and a free gift that I would actually order myself!

I am very happy with my order and would definitely order from them again.

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Tupperware.

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Date of experience: November 1, 2021

Thumbnail of user katrycea
California
1 review
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February 19th, 2018

I just sold a $1500 Herve Leger Dress. The FedEx tracking didnt update so Mercari assumed it was lost cancelled the transaction, refunded the buyer and I got $100 compensation! FedEx then confirmed the item was delivered 2 weeks prior and despite this Mercari didnt care. They told me to try contact the buyer who removed themselves from the site after getting my dress AND refund! Furious I just lost $1500 dress for $100! Mercari should not have cancelled this without checking or investigating first.

On another note I sold a pair of brand new adidas sneakers. The buyer said there was a hole between the sole and Sneaker (which was the actual design of the shoe and was clearly seen on my images AND adidas website, it was a design feature) so they refunded the buyer and I lost the sneakers and my money! Such a joke! Im boycotting and advising my friends to do the same.

Been using eBay for YEARS and never had an issue once.

Date of experience: February 19, 2018

Thumbnail of user jordanb96
Mercari R. – Mercari Rep

We're sorry to hear you've had issues with two of your sales. Please contact us at contact@mercari.com so we can take another look at your transaction. Thanks! -DE

Thumbnail of user cynthiat382
North Carolina
1 review
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May 4th, 2020

Disney store has a collector key series. Today is star wars day. Disney put out a star wars key, their site crashed and when it was up key was sold out. The key sold for 12.99. The key then came on mericari by sellers for 100 dollars and up and these sellers had several of them and didn't have it in their possesion yet. This has to be illegal to sell without having the item yet.

Date of experience: May 4, 2020

Thumbnail of user frankc851
Minnesota
1 review
1 helpful vote
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August 4th, 2020

Stay away from this site badbad
It's definitely not eBay
Poor customer service
Fist time I used this site
Definitely the last
What was I thinking of
The seller is another crook over charged for a cheap quality t shirt same one at Wal Mart for 7.95$ it costed me 30.00 dollars on this site for same
By by mercari

Date of experience: August 4, 2020

Thumbnail of user dawnm1343
New Jersey
1 review
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August 16th, 2022

My first order from them never shipped and they canceled it - so I ordered the same 2 boxes again - for a higher price - and the 2nd order arrived with 1 box damaged! The only solution they had was for me to ship both boxes back and get a refund (great) and I could try to purchase them again. I needed the boxes - they match the ones I already have - I've already waited so long for them to arrive, I just want to be done with this project - so what am I to do? Mercari offers no partial refunds - all or nothing. So I kept the boxes - and I'll face the dents to the back. But it shouldn't have been like this.

Tip for consumers:
Don't

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Date of experience: August 16, 2022

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Illinois
1 review
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September 20th, 2020

They closed my account because my wife was sharing my account since she got her account closed because she was selling some accessories that had letter "D" on it. She was trying to explain she never tried to sell fake items, she mentioned on the listing that those are "no brand," however Mercari thinks she was against the rules so they earased all her listings and closed her account! After then she was using my account with me and this time we didn't even do anything wrong and we got our account closed just because she was listing some posts with me! They said once you kicked out from Mercari, you can NEVER come back and they erased all the listingd and kick us out again. I had 49 selling total $2500 revenue with all 5 stars reviews! I did not do anything wrong and this how in a one sec Mercari will erase all of your listing and kick you off if anything you did they don't like or even feels like it.

Date of experience: September 20, 2020

Thumbnail of user jasonh181
North Carolina
1 review
5 helpful votes
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August 28th, 2017

Everything you write people you get suspended. Feel like this is high school all over again. A guy asked where I am from I told him I get suspended. I told a guy I was going to order more products to sell I get removed! Wtf is that!

Date of experience: August 28, 2017

Thumbnail of user jordanb96
Mercari R. – Mercari Rep

Hi Jason,

We have policies in place for how our community can community can communicate to protect all parties involved. You can read about the rules and regulations here: https://www.mercari.com/help_center/

If you feel you were deactivated in error, please email contact@mercari.com with your account details and we will help.

Thumbnail of user jamesh2351
Massachusetts
1 review
1 helpful vote
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April 2nd, 2020

I sold a book on mercuri and didn't know right away until I was notified later, I sent the book the buyer was thrilled and the funds were never released. I refunded the money to the buyer because I would rather give the book away than have mercuri keep all the money.

Date of experience: April 2, 2020

Thumbnail of user jimmyt56
Connecticut
1 review
3 helpful votes
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February 5th, 2019

I purchased a modem and it was never shipped even though Mercari said it was. After both myself and Mercari contacted the seller LeggoDaEggo there was no response from the seller and Mercari insisted my order was shipped and I received it. I live in Connecticut and they claimed I received it in Illinois so they paid the seller and told me my order was completed. After several emails and phone conversations with different team members I was given a supposedly credit on my account and a coupon for 25% off my next purchase. That never showed on my account. After many emails and phone calls I was able to get my money back but I will never use this company again. I also would stay clear of a seller known as LeggoDaEggo.

Tip for consumers:
Stay clear of this site. They are totally incompetent almost to the point of fraudulent.

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None! I never received my purchase.

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Date of experience: February 5, 2019

Thumbnail of user verit
Texas
3 reviews
3 helpful votes
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November 15th, 2021

WARNING! WARNING! WARNING!
BEWARE...
A fake site with no customer service.
If you buy something the chances are you will not get it.
If you sell, you will not get your money.
And there is no customer service.
Stay away at all cost!

Date of experience: November 15, 2021

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