Mercari has a rating of 1.2 stars from 2,362 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 748th 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 web site is terrible. They have pictures of the item but sends you something totally different. For example. The bags are clearly vintage but you receive a brand new fake bag plastic bag. They have so many sellers websites doing this. They are are usually shipping out of Chino, California. You order one thing and receive another. They don't refund money instead they credit.
I purchased a Nest Thermostat for $110. The seller assured me it was in not broken or defective but when I received it the glass was broken. I made a claim for a return to Mercari, right away, before rating the seller, as they require. However, they denied my claim. Now I am stuck with a broken device.
I was doing great selling on Mercari until they failed to send 2 of my direct deposits to the bank for processing. Customer service is horrible! There is no one to verbally talk to and the chat service just gives you generic answers. I have some high priced items on there and Im deactivating because I dont want to risk losing more money. Right now I am about $41.00 in the hole but its not worth it to lose more. I have opened a case and they closed it, saying it was resolved and it has not been. I opened a 2nd case and is waiting for a response. And after reading all of these horror stories Im done with them!
Tip for consumers:
DONT SELL ON HERE!!!
I saved so much with Mercari, specially with the kids clothes. I absolutely love shopping there. Highly recommend it.
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I ordered a jacket that was advertised as a women's small when I got it it was a children's small the sleeves came all the way up to my elbows I sent pictures and there it was right on the listing women's small and they denied my return the main problem is when they denied my return. I just asked why and they wouldn't give me an explanation. They just cut me off. I messaged them two times after that and I messaged the seller and they said it with the seller and said there wasn't a category for that. It's clear I was mislead and they still wouldn't let me send the jacket back. I've had issues with them before but I thought I would try again and I get the same treatment. I don't think I want to deal with Mercari anymore. You can't reach them through anything but messaging so if they don't wanna deal with you, they just complete the sale and you're stuck.
I ordered a Waterpik Sonic-Fusion Electric Flossing toothbrush from a seller on Mercari. The equipment did not work. The seller was unresponsive and Mercari Customer Service was less than helpful. They didn't help troubleshoot the problem or offer to replace the merchandise. It's a sham. Wasted money. Avoid at all costs!
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Mercari does not seem to be conducting any QA on the merchandise they are allowing their sellers to sell. Not only did the merchandise I ordered and paid for didn't work, but Mercari didn't offer any troubleshooting assistance or offer to replace the merchandise that was not working at all. I'm now $122.00 in the hole with no resolution. It's like they are a bank that offers no value to customers. Please avoid this company (Mercari) at all costs.
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Waterpik Sonic-Fusion 2.0 Professional Electric Flossing Toothbrush (new)
I tried to get a refund on order that were never mail out they say it take 10 business days no refund in ten business now they say it take 30 days which it never deal with this company again i rate them a two because they answer my text
I have been screwed a 2nd time. First time I returned bracelet and I paid $250 for it.
Now seller made a mistake and sent me someone else's order. I am screwed bc I just returned after 10 days (attending a funeral) Seller is not allowed to help and I am OUT $50 and they will not allow communication- it's like dealing with Communist China-they have deleted 3 of my attempts to communicate with the seller. I am out $300. With NO recourse. Buyer Beware!
I have tried to purchase 2 times with them. Both times unsuccessfully either you purchase and seller does not ship. Or the seller does not respond or says you have a problem with payment source. I messaged this seller many times with no response. I would not give them a credit card number I use paypal only. Never again! Go to poshmark
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Just very disappointed
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Never received the sweater purchased and never shipped had to be cancelled. Seller never responded. Second sale seller saying payor source not valid. That is crap use paypal all the time then never would get back to me messaged this seller meany times with no response poor business practice dont bother with this company. Shady!
I purchased a sweater from Mercari and when received it noticed that there is big hole on it. I contacted the seller and uploaded clear pictures of the damage. The resolution center gave me a store credit which I didn't want to instead of giving me a full refund. It forces me to ship from " Mercari"! Unfair decision. Instead of sending notification to the seller, they forced me to do purchases from that site again...
Customer service is the WORST. They closed my account for nothing won't give anyone a chance to petition or explain the rules explicitly. I had posted a handbag and they immediately closed it. I had no idea it was against the rules to post a NON designer purse for sale.
Tip for consumers:
You will be banned for telling a buyer what brand the clothing your selling is from. you can’t say any other company names or they automatically chat ban you.
You won’t receive help from customer service or know exactly why your account was banned either.
I have shopped on Mercari for a long time and have always had great experiences with sellers. I have never been disappointed in my purchases. Recently I had a problem and contacted customer service and was pleasantly surprised to get such prompt service topped with kindness and understanding! Im a Mercari shopper for life!
Hey Mary,
We appreciate your enthusiasm for Mercari! Don't hesitate to reach out to our customer service if you run into any other issues in the future!
Best,
Team Mercari
I shipped out 2 $800 chandeliers both purchased for $300 on their site. It was completely wrapped in bubble wrap the full 2 inches, that UPS mandated and the box they had me buy from them in order to provide security. One was received perfectly. The other was damaged. Mercari STATES they provide a $200 insurance on your item in case of loss or damage in transit. And YET THEY refuse to follow it. Claiming it wasn't packaged correctly, yet the other was the same way and NOT broke. The receiver even stated, it was packaged correctly, and Mercari says we are both wrong and it's my loss to swallow.
I sold 16 items on Mercari. 3 of which were a nightmare. Customers claim items are not as described and want a refund, but never send the items back for returns. Customers can request returns for no reason "just because", and Mercari honors it! It isn't right. Stay away, lean towards Ebay and Poshmark where you are protected. Mercari doesnt seem to care about sellers, only about their "cut" when you make a sale.
Mercari accepted a return from a buyer claiming the items were not as described and damaged on arrival. The buyer then sends photos of just the items and conventionally doesn't take photos of the packing materials used. Mercari accepted the return under insufficient packing materials when there was ZERO proof without photos. All in all if you're a buyer wanting too return items just don't send pictures of packing materials it came with and they will refund you and screw the seller over!
Tip for consumers:
Beware of Mercari customer support as they only honor shipping protection for sellers when then feel like it.
Honestly, worst customer service. Explained 4x and they were confused. Plus they took so Looooong to respond. I was asking for a credit because of shipping and a credit for using their mobile app which I didn't see. Instead I got the phone number to UPS for tracking my package. I got no information about receiving any credit whether they can or cannot give it to me. It was the 1st time I used Mercari and it was very disappointing and frustrating.
Tip for consumers:
Make sure you check for similar products. their shipping costs seem to change even if its the same exact item from the same seller. Check the promos for discounts.
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Juicer
They suspended my account indicating I was selling counterfeit items. I contacted them to release my funds. Never received a complain from customers. They said they will have to hold my funds until July 14,2017. I tried today to transfer my money to my account it will still not let me. I've been trying to contact them, but my messages have been blocked?
This website does not deserve even one star. I bought a furby rocker from one of the sellers in Mercari. The item took two weeks to arrive and it was the wrong item. There is no place in the website to complain or contact the seller. It all comes to a dead end. I finally found a phone number (not in the website) but I was put on hold for a long time. First I wait time was 7 min, then increased to 10 min then "not available" then hang up on me. This website is a fraud and so suckish. I hope they go out of business soon!
We're sorry to hear you've had an issue with your transaction. Our phone support is limited, but we'd be happy to take a look at your issue! Please email us at contact@mercari.com. We look forward to assisting you!^DE
I was a victim of fraud on my credit card. Without knowing this at the time I made a purchase on Mercari and it was declined. Without warning Mercari suspended my account and I have been unable to reactivate it even with an updated card. No warning, no communication from Mercari, no answers to numerous emails. At this point, I think I am grateful. I do not want to do business on this site!
We're sorry to hear you've had trouble contacting us! Please reach out to us by emailing contact@mercari.com or Direct Messaging us on Facebook or Twitter. Thanks!^DE
Mercari specializes in vendors who pedal counterfeit wares. Purchased not one, but FIVE counterfeit items, shame on me for not waiting between purchase to arrive to see the actual quality/authenticity of the items purchased. This buyer was buttbit too many times. Word of advice, if you're purchasing any electronics, request the seller to send you the serial number and call the company to verify if that's an ACTUAL serial number for that product. Otherwise high likelihood they're peddling cheap crap for which you're overpaying for the privilege.
This company is bs. They said they delivered my package I never got nothing so i notify them and also notify my paypal account and mecari had the nerves to send me a uncomfortable email. Im still havent got any issue resolve but a call fed ex for your package and for them to pay for it. So people if you order with them and don't receive your package they will only give you website credit or tell you call who ever delivered the package for them to give you the money.
I ordered a necklace for my wife. The picture of the item looked good on their site but did not portray the lack in quality. The company makes it very difficult to return an item & to create a return on their site was impossible. After several emails it was decided that I couldn't return the necklace.
They claim I was attempting to sell a prohibited item, I don't understand why my item was marked prohibited to begin with. I received the warnings, restricted account, and we're closing your account all within 12hrs. I put an inquiry in... 3 days later all it said was you were attempting to sell a prohibited item. He just gave me the information I already knew. Nothing else. This is frustrating. The only information you receive is from a pre-written generic email. No customer service skills exist.
Tip for consumers:
Don't expect a real person to provide you with any valuable information.
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Customer service
I sold a handbag to some scum bag. Two days later after the bag was delivered I got a message from Mercari saying the buyer requested a return and it was approved. Almost a week later my package was delivered except it wasnt my bag! The buyer put another cheap bag in the box and scammed me! Eventually I finally got in touch with mercari and guess what they did? NOT A $#*!ING THING! Now Im out $200. Do yourself a favor and stay away from this horrible site. Huge scam
That doesn't sound like a good experience at all Mary. Although we take return claims (and disputes) very seriously, I can definitely understand your frustration in going through so much effort just to have an item come back not as expected. If you'd like additional details regarding the case, or would like someone to take a second look at this transaction, don't hesitate to write in at contact@mercari.com.^JR
I have had a very positive experience on the site. I find a lot of the complaints are people trying to sell fake goods. If you are selling fake goods, don't expect to be welcome on any selling platform. If you sell or buy high end goods on any site, there is a risk. Know that before you list or buy. The customer service has been very responsive for me. I speak to them in a kind manner and they do the same. It is a win for me.
I opened a return for an expensive item because it was not working properly. Return was approved, return label sent, and I shipped the package with the return label provided to me. Tracking shows the item delivered and now Mercari is trying to tell me that they won't refund me because I took more than 3 days to return the item, which I did not... They want me to go into the FedEx store and talk to a manager, which is completely irrelevant as I have tracking showing the item delivered. I have to open a dispute with my credit card company to get my money back. This company is a scam...
This is Mercari: The Selling App. The fast and easy way to sell or buy almost anything.
Sorry to hear you've experienced an issue with your purchase. When a return is requested, Mercari will review all evidence provided to decide if the item was received as described in the listing. Please note, you will have 24 hours to provide the requested evidence. If the item is confirmed not as described in the listing, we'll be sure to approve the request to return the item. If you believe we made a mistake in our decision, please email us at contact@mercari.com. Thank you. -DE