Mercari has a rating of 1.2 stars from 2,374 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.
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I would give it 5 stars, but they added seller fees on top of paying taxes. A $9 item would earn you $3. Seems so unfair. But other than that, my items sell fast and I have made quite a bit selling on here.
This seller is a fraud. Do not buy from him you'll never get your item. I bought a backpack on Dec 13th. 5 days later I messaged seller and he replied that his printer broke and he would go to his office the next day to print a label and try his hardest to ship item that evening. A few days later I messaged him again to see if he was able to ship the item I purchased but he would never respond back to me. Today I told him I wanted a refund and he sent me a nasty message back in return.
When reaching out after receiving an broken item the service was horrible and they scammed me out of my 50$. Terrible company do NOT order with them.
Date of experience: February 13, 2021
They say within 3 days they will cancel order it's been 8 and I'm Reporting froud to my credit card company their response is pathetic
Date of experience: April 8, 2020
They claimed my items violated there TOS! Yet people all over the site were listening the same thing! You are way better off with eBay
Tip for consumers:
Most of the sellers on Mercari buy on eBay and resell save your self the money
Products used:
Coins, gemstones
Date of experience: August 20, 2021
Mercari? More like Mercreepy. Makes ebay look like Saks Fifth Avenue. It's a den of thieves. Do business there and you'll regret it.
Date of experience: July 1, 2020
Too too many keyword spammers. It's totally out of control. Mercari does nothing about it unless you have multiple people reporting these listings.
Tip for consumers:
I think Mercari should have an option to report a seller for keyword spammers as well as the products they sell.
Products used:
Toys
Date of experience: March 13, 2022
Than other c2c. It even provides customer support which other may have none. Just need to be careful of the sellers though.
Date of experience: August 5, 2018
I decided to switch my retail store to this online platform after hearing about it. Everything sounded good I spend weeks taking pictures and putting detailed descriptions of my items. Started off really well. Then I get a message someone made a report on my account of a counterfeit item which there was not. But hey buyer is always right according to them. No proof needed just a vague message by some racist customer service loser. Then a few weeks later I have a return being processed when asked why they approved a return since their guidelines say if the items were as described as pictured there no returns. Again without proof just a vague message that I sent the customer the wrong item. I received the item back and as I knew already was exactly as described. I asked the customer what was her reason for return and she didn't like the fit. Not in line with Mercari policy at all. Okay I'm business we take losses that's not our fault sometimes. A few weeks later I get a message there was another report on a counterfeit item which happened to be nail polish out of all things. I requested to know how a nail polish can be counterfeit if I have assigned no brand to it. They then sent me a message that my account was closed. Once again, in a vague racist way. Mind you the day this happened I took a photo of my ID to get instant direct deposit when this phony claim came up. It's not a coincidence. This company is definitely racist, unethical and quite frankly dumb since they deactivated an account with only good ratings that they are making money from on both the buyer and seller platform of the account. Before you put in your hard work to set up an account think twice. As a side note if you sell an item and it's already delivered to the buyer who then reports it as counterfeit. Say good bye to your $10,000 Diamond ring, Chanel bag or whatever the item is because the buyer gets to keep it at no charge. Company who scams honest sellers and caters to scammers is reprehensible. Companies who make money in a negative way and cause anguish to so many is not one who will flourish.
Date of experience: August 20, 2020
Mercari presents itself as an alternative to eBay. Well, if you like problems then it's the alternative for you! I purchased an item from a seller which Mercari believed was fraudulent. Immediately after I purchased, Mercari cancelled the order and refunded me. You must be thinking, "How nice, why would anyone give a negative review for that?" Because, Mercari then proceeded to block my account and demand that I complete an absurdly complicated process of "identity verification," which included downloading some useless app. Somehow it made sense in their minds to punish me because the seller might have been fraudulent. I come to find out, this is nothing new, but their standard procedure. Having had enough of these fools, I wanted to delete my account. Then I come to fins out, it is nearly impossible. Supposedly there is supposed to be a tab where you can "request" that Mercari delete your account. I followed the instructions, and yet, such a tab did not exist in my account settings. Therefore I needed to call their Palo Alto office. But when I called for assistance, there was no one via any extension, even though by law they must have a staff member manning lines such as the fraud prevention department. But, even when I tried their fraud prevention department, I still only reached a prerecorded voicemail, asking me to leave a message and they will "get back to me as soon as they can." Can you imagine if you were actually frauded on this website? Good luck ever getting any live human assistance! In the middle of the day you can't get a single staff member to answer calls? Please avoid this platform at all costs. Pay extra to buy on eBay or Amazon. Try Poshmark. But whatever you do, please don't give these scam artists a penny of your money. On another note, I would hate to think what happened to sellers which get on Mercari's bad side. I would venture to guess none of those people never receive any sort of fair due process, and their funds are abruptly confiscated by these scam artists.
Tip for consumers:
Do not waste your time, because man sellers are fradulent.
Products used:
Various products ordered over the course of several months.
Date of experience: June 21, 2022
BIG SCAMM, I GOT SCREW W/$1700. ANS CUSTOMER NOT ANSWER THE PHONE, I DON'T THINK THAT IS ANYBODY WORKING IN C. S. I DID CALL LIKE 100 TIMES NO ANSWERS.
Date of experience: July 13, 2019
We'd be happy to take a second look into this transaction and apologize for the difficulties you had reaching out. If you haven't already, please send a message to our in-app Help Center or email support address at your earliest convenience and we'll get right to it. -Team Mercari
Idk why so many people say theres no way to talk to a real person or that customer service doesnt answer phone... I actually just called them last night. I was having an issue with the instant pay option and the nice man I spoke with in their C. S. got me on the right track within minutes AND he found out someone had opened another mercari account with the same debit card I have linked to my real account. There was no issues, he just unlinked it from fake/scam account and deleted that account and I was able to transfer my money to my bank account within 5 min. I've been warned I believe... 3 times now. Because in description of some posts I'd ask potential buyers to please mess me via fb. Found out quickly that's not allowed. But I buy and sell on there ALL the time. And, knock on wood, no issues with any buyers yet, and all items purchased have arrived in exact condition described. But, I also belong a certain community of people who buy and sell from the same companies I do, and for the most part they all legit. I actually sell on fb as well, but I find I prefer the safety and 100% money back guarantee from mercari and the fact I can print labels right from home as soon as someone buys. Goodluck to everyone else I guess... I feel like alot of these complaints are from people who tried scamming someone and mercari didnt fall for their bs. Just my opinion.
Date of experience: August 6, 2019
Mercari is my favorite app to sell and buy on. Because customer service isn't the best, it's up to the buyer to check out ratings of the seller. Why buy from someone who already has bad ratings and then get upset when you're not satisfied? I have only had great experiences by selling to people who obviously understand the rating system and have nothing but great ratings. Items you cannot buy on here safely regardless of ratings are makeup, electronics, and accessories for phones. Many times they are used, broken, defected, or cheap. There is a reason Sephora and Apple exist-- Mercari should only be used for secondhand items such as books they're tired of, clothing that is old or not the correct size, gently worn shoes, and minor household items or toys. Do not buy anything that is considered "designer" on here-- it is most likely the $1 EBay unauthentic edition bought from China and resold for $50. Do not sell to buyers who do not have ratings. They may ask for a refund and attempt to scam you. Only buy items that obviously have time put into them-- if a shirt is wrinkly and on the bedroom floor when it's pictured, can you really be upset when it comes smelling bad and has pet hairs all over it? Only buy from people who put effort into their photos and descriptions. If it does not have a description, ask questions instead of blindly buying.
Responsibility for transactions is up to the buyer and seller, knowing how customer support is. If someone even has one bad rating, don't do it unless the rater themselves stated it was accidental. If you follow the guidelines I've shared, you will only have a happy experience on Mercari.
Date of experience: August 4, 2016
I've never had an online buying experience as maddening and generally unethical as with Mercari. I purchased what I thought was a painting for $200. A beat-up, moldy cardboard print arrived. I immediately contacted the seller, no reply. I thought, fine, they must be out, I'll begin the return process as this product was not worth $2 let alone $200. I had to answer a questionnaire as to why I wanted to return this item vs here's the information you need for the return. The information then goes to a caseworker (some random person, possibly at lunch also texting with friends, working on the side for Mercari) to determine the viability of the claim? I thought, OK, whatever, this is not what I thought I was ordering, they'll see that and the return will be processed. Instead, I received a "the seller met their criteria and we cannot issue a refund" notice. I was genuinely taken aback by this response. This piece of garbage has actual mold on it, for $196! Essentially, Mercari is a gambling site. If you don't get what you ordered, too bad. I then begin a long string of emails with random people at Mercari with various titles communicating in the same infuriatingly rehearsed manner "We really appreciate your understanding in this manner and we're sorry it didn't work out for you". On a few occasions, it was recommended that I participate in an unethical reselling of this product, mold and all, to someone else through Mercari? Just pass the problem along? As I said to one of the many people (who was probably watching television during the email exchange), "this experience is not unlike being aggressively cut off in traffic, the other driver mouthing the words "I'm sorry" whilst simultaneously giving you the finger. Mercari is an AWFUL place to deal with. I truly feel like I was stolen from, in plain sight.
Tip for consumers:
NEVER USE THIS SITE, YOU WILL BE DISAPPOINTED
Date of experience: December 22, 2022
I bought a monster high doll from a girl who was "just cleaning out her closet". I offered a certain amount, she counter offered, I accepted and the sale was instantly charged to my credit card. Then I waited. And waited. And waited… Mercari sent her nudges to ship… I messaged her after a week… she said she was sorry she intended to ship Monday, she'd been busy with work. I said that's fine! Monday came and went, no shipping. I asked her Tuesday did she have any intention in shipping the doll… then she canceled the sale. The money was refunded, but that's not the problem. The problem was I wanted that doll for my kids birthday… had plenty of time to get it, walked away from BETTER PRICED DOLLS because I'd already committed to this one… and to have her just decide to cancel, with no contact or explanation is annoying. And there's nothing I can do… I can't leave her a bad review, or even a neutral review. I can't contact mercari and say "Hey, this sucks…"
All I can do is delete the app and refuse to use it ever again, which is unfulfilling and unsatisfying. For this reason I decided to come here to at least warn people, while I personally was not scammed, they really don't do anything to make sure sellers are professional. There are no repercussions if they decide "Meh, I think I don't feel like going to the post office this month", and there's no way to contact customer service that I saw… if you want a guaranteed sale, there are plenty of sites that aren't Mercari to shop through!
Mercari is permanently off my app repertoire!
Tip for consumers:
Make sure you check seller reviews!!
Products used:
Collector toys
Date of experience: July 26, 2022
IT IS VERY HARD TO GET ASSISTANCE, PEOPLE WHO ARE NOT ACTIVE ON THE SITE FOR MONTHS AND WOULD NOT RESPOND TO ANY MESSAGES ARE STILL ALLOWED BY MERCARI.
Date of experience: February 17, 2018
Sorry to hear you've had trouble reaching us! If you need help with your account, please email us at contcat@mercari.com. We look forward to hearing from you! -DE
Well, I just started with Mercari about two weeks ago. I had downloaded their app over two years ago, but had always sold on Poshmark. Poshmark was doing kind of the same thing with the buyers claiming the items were damaged or not what they ordered, and they would always give them a refund under any circumstance, even if you had proof showing them that they were lying. But now, thankfully, they actually listened to their sellers and will let the person keep the item, they get a refund, and then the seller still gets their payment.
I think Mercari should be a little more like Poshmark in this way... like, actually listen to the people who are making them all this money? It might help drive up sales just a little bit, don't ya think?
I'm really worried... I sold a few items on Mercari in the short two weeks I have been listing items, and so far, guess what? No ratings yet... I'm worried they're just going to do exactly what everyone is saying here... ask for a refund and they'll just give it to them WITHOUT paying the seller? It is false advertisement to say, "Hey, if you sent this item as described, you are guaranteed a payment." Well, how do you prove that? Pictures right? Because our phones have automatic time stamps that have the date and time on them, that should be enough, right?
I really wish I would've read the reviews before I got started with them... At least I still have my Poshmark account, but they charge WAY too much for shipping and 20 percent is awful, which means people overcharge for their items to make up for the loss in shipping and their fees, and the shipping cost seems to be rising exponentially. Why can't we just have an honest company out there?
I guess for now I'll just stick with Poshmark if Mercari rips me off, but be certain, I will submit a report to the BBB. Ugh!
Date of experience: March 13, 2020
I recently bought a G shock watch on Mecari. 5 weeks later the seller filed a missing package report. 4 days later I get the package mailing barcode slip that was on my package and it was in a US postal letter envelope which said " Damaged received EMPTY" THE WATCH HAD BEEN STOLEN, while in transit to me. I went to my post office and they said that the seller must file a claim if they purchased insurance, or if they mailed it Priority mail. I tried to contact Mecari and they said since tracking shows it was delivered THERE IS no problem. Case closed with a big nice bow! I called the *******482 Mecari customer service line 2 times and left a message as this is the ONLY OPTION AS THERE IS NO LIVE OPERATORS AVALABLE! I went to the Mercari Help center on their site 2 times and left messages. Mecari BOASTS their buyer protection saying "we got you covered" This is a BIG FAT LIE! Mecari should say "We have our assets and money covered"" You me and everybody else is out their money if your package gets stolen while in transit to us There is NO BUYER protection. Mecari is a tight fisted money making firm with NO CUSTOMER SERVICE AT ALL Buyers be ware! C 11/29/21 3 pm PS They only allow and post the POSITIVE FEEDBACK THEY DISCARD the Negative feedback
Products used:
G shock
Date of experience: November 29, 2021
Ordered an advent calendar. Seller sent me a box of xmas ornaments. She acknowledged her mistake. Mercari on the other hand are stupid. They acted like I was trying to return something because I didnt like it. Threatening me to return the item within 3 days durning Thanksgiving after I told them I was going out of state. So they extended it and said that I had one day after returning home to send crap back or they were keeping my money. Meanwhile. None of this was my fault. I had to pay to ship it back bacause I dont have a printer. Dont want one. So when I sent a pic of the return label and told them they owed me 16 $ for the shipping. They got all $#*!ty... how dumb are they.?. Well the items I received were items she sold for 25 $ amd my item was 50$. So if I kept the stuff she sent. Shouldnt it only be 25 $... no. Not those dumbasses. I'm going to my bank and blocking the payment. I'm sobover them. They also allow fake pandora to be sold and that report button doesnt work. They are scammers along with their scammer sellers
Tip for consumers:
Dont use Mercari .. Stick to ebay
Products used:
Legos
Date of experience: November 30, 2021
Do not get scammed by Mercari like I did. Do not type in your credit card information! Stay away! Or be prepared to pay.No customer service help.
Date of experience: March 26, 2020
It was my first purchase and my last. After the tracking info never updating beyond "Waiting on seller to ship", I tried with no avail to communicate with the seller. The support system is a complete joke and nothing but canned auto-responses followed by canned "Your issue is resolved" emails. My inquiries were never resolved. Furthermore, once your issue is tagged as "resolved" there is nothing more you can about your issue on the website. Not even an option for "My item was never received." Then the seller marked the item as shipped and received. This status change eliminated my ability to make additional inquiries about anything regarding the item. I was prompted to leave the seller a review, but I could only do so if I check the box as item received. Whether or not the website is legit or not remains to be seen, but the sellers have all the cards to take your money, ship nothing and then mark your item as shipped AND received. AVOID THIS WEBSITE LIKE COVID, BECAUSE COVID WILL BE THE EXCUSE MERCARI.COM WILL AUTO-RESPOND WITH WHEN YOU INQUIRE ABOUT ANY PROBLEMS WITH YOUR ORDER.
Date of experience: September 16, 2020
Completely un merited shutdowns.
Can't see the difference between the authentic and fake items. Horrible costumer service. Complete idiots...
Date of experience: October 16, 2017
Mercari is scamming and charging more for packages after they have been shipped and deducting from seller profits. Beware
Tip for consumers:
Beware of scamming for over charging from Shipping charges
Date of experience: January 17, 2022
I did not set for free shipping I always make sure pick buyer will pay shipping check every times I post it.
But end up somebody buy them realized it is free shipping
So I have to cancel.
I get letter if I cancel too often it will be deactivate my account
That is not cool.
Also
About my chloe wallet
I purchased my chloe wallet in tokyo Japan chloe official store back in 2005
I have 2 chloe bags from official store they don't have YKK. I can prove it if i take it to offical chloe store for real or not
I am very worried buyer might switch iteam.
Buyer said real Chloe have to have YKK.
That is not ture. Makes me very upset.
Mercari should protect seller from uneducated buyer.
Buying
Seller wrote about perfect condition about vs pink hoodie
Then I recived many stains and hole
Seller wrote perfect condition there are picture of juicy coture box and breslet
When I recived stores are missing no box
Even i messege about box.
Date of experience: January 21, 2018
This is a terrible website they allow sellers to promise you something then they turn around and cancel it after you made the purchase jack up the price and sell it to someone else after they sold to you. They also allow sellers to sell broken items and refuse refunds. Also sellers have a certain amount of days to ship and a lot of them do not ship st all making you wait and request a refund I mean if your going to list it you need to sell it. I ordered something for my daughter she was so excited about it and the seller cancelled the order didn't message me then I find the item was relisted minutes after she sold it to me communicating with me that she would ship it out Tuesday. Then the next day I got a notice she had cancelled the item relisted at a higher price and sold it. This type of stuff should be illegal. Another time I purchased an item and a lady messaged me said she would ship and I waited a weeks messaged her she never got back to me so Mercari cancelled the item. The problem with these is it doesn't allow you to rate the sellers unless the purchase is made and delivered so you can't warn others of the seller unreliability or dishonesty. This company allows anyone to sell anything and it can arrive broken and if you dont rate them they still get paid anyways. I ordered a gift for a friend and it arrived broken I tried contacting the seller they responded with sorry it was sold as is and no that was not in the description so they got paid and Mercari refused to refund of return my item. I am just sick and tired of the way they operate they are a dishonest company and allows liars and thief's and scammers to be a part of it. I really think they should allow rating whether or not your purchase went through.
Date of experience: May 25, 2020
This is Mercari: The Selling App. The fast and easy way to sell or buy almost anything.
Hey Arthur,
Thanks so much for all the support!
We're happy to hear you're loving our marketplace! As a team we work hard to make sure our buyers and sellers are satisfied with their experience.
Best,
Team Mercari