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Mercari has a rating of 1.2 stars from 2,367 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 592nd among Marketplace sites.

  • Service
    876
  • Value
    783
  • Shipping
    777
  • Returns
    769
  • Quality
    738

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Top Positive Review

“Good place to buy and sell.”

Tim P.
11/1/17

Initially customer service gave me some trouble due to mistaken identity, however the (frustrating) problem was resolved. I must say that I enjoy the simplicity of Mercari. It is a more streamlined method of buying and selling than Ebay.

Date of experience: 11/1/17
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Top Critical Review

“Seller fraud”

Leslie D.
10/7/24

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.

Date of experience: 10/7/24
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Thumbnail of user stephens2262
Colorado
1 review
8 helpful votes
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July 14th, 2022
Verified purchase

I was sent a pair of shoes that literally fell apart the day after they arrived. Mercari refused to refund the purchase, gave the seller a great review, all because my complaint came in 7 minutes after their ridiculous "deadline". I sent them multiple e-mails, pictures, (there is no number to call) and just reiterated their "policy", and left me with no recourse.
AVOID THIS COMPANY! WORST CUSTOMER SERVICE!

Tip for consumers:
DO NOT USE MERCARI!!! Worst service ever!

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Date of experience: July 14, 2022

Thumbnail of user denniss1252
Ohio
1 review
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July 26th, 2022

Seller accepted my offer bid but couldn't process my payment. I tried to contact seller. You cant contact a seller until you verify your phone number. Well Mercari will not accept VOIP phone numbers or prepaid phone numbers.
What insanity. VOIP phones are about the only land line type phones in use today and I only use a prepaid Tracfone. I cant contact the seller he cant contact me. I tried a Discover Card and my PayPal account checking and credit cards. It will not accept anyone of them. I gave up and will never use mercari again.
And the poor seller is in the dark about whats going on
And their customer NEVER REPLIES BACK

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Date of experience: July 26, 2022

Thumbnail of user yumiy3
New York
1 review
1 helpful vote
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July 29th, 2021

I shipped an item sold using the shipping label that Mercari told me to use. While the buyer signed for the item upon receipt, Mercari claims that the item was lost by FedEx, I got NO money for the item. They decline to investigate the case or pay me for the item. This is FRAUD.

Date of experience: July 29, 2021

Thumbnail of user donnaw356
Missouri
1 review
1 helpful vote
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March 23rd, 2019

I have had very few issues buying or selling on Mercari until recently... in the past 3 weeks I have bought probably 15 items and have had 5 of them cancelled by the seller AFTER SEEING THEM RELISTED FOR A HIgher amount! The seller agreed to a price with me and then some snakey buyer messages the seller and offers more... done sellers tell you flat out that's what's happening... other just cancel and ignore u... it's BS... a sale is a contract and buyers can't renig but sellers on Mercari can... They say they penalize them if they have too many canceled sales yet I see sellers who have sold one item and cancelled 12 items and they're still selling! So I don't really think there are rules in place to prevent this... and until there are, I don't think I want to use the site anymore...

Date of experience: March 23, 2019

Thumbnail of user dmdragon45
Florida
1 review
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May 8th, 2023

I bought hair accessories and got scammed. Mercari offered to return them on line it said I had until the 8th of May mercari says I only had 3 days and voided the return I would not recommend buying from this site.

Tip for consumers:
Beware hair accessories that say you will get 36 items and they send you a card of 12 little clips and call that 12 items

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Date of experience: May 8, 2023

Thumbnail of user hangseng503
Oregon
1 review
1 helpful vote
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August 9th, 2023
Verified purchase

I paid for a polo shirt, seller fraudulently, intentionally sent me a sport card which I think worth couple bucks. Mercari says they can't do anything about it. What a bunch of crooks! Stay away!

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Date of experience: August 9, 2023

Thumbnail of user amirf39
Canada
1 review
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November 24th, 2022

Very great plate form for fake and replicas sellers and proudly supported by team Mercari they just concentrate on their commission they don't care about how brutally seller are Robbing common buyers Shame on Team

Date of experience: November 24, 2022

Thumbnail of user jamiee77
Pennsylvania
1 review
20 helpful votes
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February 20th, 2020

Mercari is an absolute nightmare to work with. I have been fighting for two months to get a refund for an item I NEVER received. They denied my request and released my money to the seller when i received AN EMPTY BOX! You have to respond to an email they never sent in the first place within 24 or they automatically deny your claim. Please, do not do business on this app unless you want to have your money basically stolen from you.

Date of experience: February 20, 2020

Thumbnail of user tonyak34
Colorado
1 review
6 helpful votes
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January 5th, 2020

Seller sent wrong item. It is extremely difficult to contact customer service. You have to jump through many hoops just to get an email address. There is no phone number to be found anywhere. I sent photos and asked for correct item to be sent. The response I received was that my only option was to return the wrong item for a refund and this must be done within 3 days. Then I received an email saying my ticket was resolved and closed. No, it is not! I explained that I don't want a refund and I certainly do not want the hassles of printing a shipping label plus another errand to post office. I asked again for the correct item to be sent. I was told that the return is the only option. Shockingly horrific management and service. This entire operation is a scam. DO NOT BUY FROM MERCARI. COMPLETELY UNRELIABLE. YOU HAVE NO RECOURSE.

Date of experience: January 5, 2020

Thumbnail of user michellep334
Arkansas
1 review
1 helpful vote
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January 28th, 2019

I have purchased around 100 items on Mercari and only had a few things needing returned. Mercari was great at helping with the returns and refunded my money immediately!

Date of experience: January 26, 2019

Thumbnail of user mackh38
New York
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December 12th, 2021

I would've given them 0 stars if possible. Ordered a North face duffel bag. Paid thru PayPal. THANK GOD FOR PAYPAL. Never got an email confirmation from mercari. Found it to be strange. Next morning paypal send me email stating that I was charged for an item from Mercari. Whites 5 days and still no email about this product. Contact Mercari and they tell me to look in my file for the order purchase. But there was none. Found that strange. Tried explaining that to the customer rep via email and they said there's nothing they can do for me. I contacted PayPal and put in a claim. Waiting now for my refund. NEVER BUY FROM MERCARI. THEY HA E SCAMMERS ON THERE. GO ELSEWHERE TO SHOP PLEASE!

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Date of experience: December 12, 2021

Thumbnail of user ramono20
Florida
1 review
4 helpful votes
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July 31st, 2020

I can't believe they people sell counterfeit items after I received my item I knew it was fake they did not want to let me get a refund or send me a return label they just want that fee I will never use this app again and I will let everyone know how they work they die for that fee

Date of experience: July 31, 2020

Thumbnail of user catr48
Iowa
1 review
6 helpful votes
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January 4th, 2023
Verified purchase

Mercari has a host of problems as a site. Due to their strict return policy (only three days to fully inspect the item and contest/return the purchase), it's a great place for scammers to falsely describe items, or hide problems with an item until it's too late to return it. Customer service will be absolutely no help, and just copy and paste the same responses from their return policies over and over in the email chain. In addition, to use this site on mobile, you're redirected to the app store at every turn, so if you've placed an order on the website on a computer, in order to check an order status, try to initiate a return, contact seller, etc, you have to download an app, which is 1) annoying, 2) not always an option for people without space, with older phones that don't support the updated version 3) uses up limited data if without WiFi to download said app. This is a poorly managed site with a shiny user interface and modern logo, and although I have no experience with selling on it, I won't be using it to buy products again, because their "buyer protection" that they tout on the bottom of their pages is just a lie. Protect yourself and buy from a more reputable site.

Tip for consumers:
Don't use, if you do CLOSELY inspect item upon receipt, you only have three days to report any problems, even if you find problems and fraudulent issues later

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Purchasing videogame

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Date of experience: January 4, 2023

Thumbnail of user mic6
New Jersey
1 review
4 helpful votes
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July 21st, 2018

I've been using p-mark but decided to try Mercari since many ppl mention it. Sold an item, at discount, print the label. I go to drop off and the shipping company they specified refuses to ship. No option to change or update lable. I guess they learned not to do business with Mercari. I had anothrr user hit on me. And the admins delete msgs as they like. I let the seller know package was refused - Mercari deleted it. Like, really? It's complete BS

Date of experience: July 21, 2018

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Mercari R. – Mercari Rep

Hey Mi,

Thanks for the feedback on your experience. We're sorry that things haven't gone as well as hoped! We're always happy to help at contact@mercari.com if you ever run into any issues, whatsoever. Please reach out to us there for any future issues, should they arise.

Best,
Team Mercari

Thumbnail of user ashleyh277
Virginia
1 review
4 helpful votes
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December 18th, 2018

Love Mercari!

I joined Mercari in January of 2018, so I've been using this platform for almost a year now. I have really enjoyed buying and selling both on here! The app is very user friendly. I have been able to find a variety of items when buying (sometimes things I wasn't even looking for haha) and have sold things that I impulse bought and couldn't return! I HAVE made money on this site and I have been able to withdraw this money to my actual bank account! If you are on the fence about it, please give it a try!

Date of experience: December 18, 2018

Thumbnail of user danas583
Kansas
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October 4th, 2021

I ordered a pair of black flats ladies shoes from a seller. They fell apart while wearing them the first day! The soles split from the upper part and the buckled hung off! They had been held together for shipping by two sided tape! On closer inspection, there were places where the vinyl was coming off and hanging there in several places in the shoes. I have tried and tried to get a hold of Mercari to get my money back but no one ever writes back. WARNING: DO NOT PURCHASE FROM THIS DISREPUTABLE COMPANY.

Tip for consumers:
Do NOT spend your money here.

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Date of experience: October 4, 2021

Thumbnail of user lisaw2774
Virginia
1 review
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September 22nd, 2022

I purchased what was called a David Yurman necklace from Mercari. A few months later I took the necklace to a David Yurman store to have the length made longer. Their jewekers refused to work on it as they said it was not authentic David Yurman merchandise. DY does not provide documentation. I contacted Mercari they would not help unless I paid for an appraisal and they would not help beyond 30 days since the purchase. BEWARE!

Tip for consumers:
Beware if FAKE David Yurman jewelry!!!

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Date of experience: September 22, 2022

Thumbnail of user kellya872
Arizona
1 review
1 helpful vote
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September 11th, 2021

I ordered my merchandise in June, it is now September. Several emails, no response.
Do not, under any circumstances send them any money. They have taken mine, and will not respond to my inquiries

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Date of experience: September 11, 2021

Thumbnail of user jenw43
Illinois
1 review
2 helpful votes
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May 18th, 2017

They say they protect their sellers but they offer no help! I sold an item and used 2 bubble packages and also wrapped the item in bubble wrap, the buyer claimed it came broken! No pictires no nothing, she wanted a refund, she requested a shipping label from them, they approved it she sent the item back. However they issued her refund without me even getting the item back! Wtf! What if she used it? What if it's not even the same item I shipped to her? They just issued it without even making sure it's ok! Do NOT sell on this bull$#*! app!

Date of experience: May 18, 2017

Thumbnail of user kaitlinf4
Texas
1 review
3 helpful votes
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April 16th, 2019

I searched for a discontinued item and found it on Mercari so I took a chance and purchased it. Big mistake. Item came promptly but it is not at all what I ordered. I ordered a nail polish and got sent a setting spray. I've tried using their return system on my phone and two different computers and it says to put my information into a form that doesn't f***ing exist! I've now been on hold for over half an hour (they keep telling me during the hold music to call back during normal business hours but IT IS NORMAL BUSINESS HOURS IN THE PACIFIC TIME ZONE THEY MENTION). I think I'm just screwed and am not gonna get my money back or the actual product I ordered. It's BS. DO NOT USE THIS SITE.

Date of experience: April 16, 2019

Thumbnail of user terryu9
California
1 review
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February 6th, 2019

Stay far, far away from theeis sham of a business! I purchased an item on January 26 and got notice of it shipping February 1. When there was no tracking available (usps said label was created but no product) I messaged the idiot that I bought from. Next day I received an email stating seller cancelled order because of problem with paypal payments. Wtf? 11 days, order confirmed and shipped on my page, no communication with idiot seller and then an email saying its cancelled. When I attempted to contact mercari... hahahahahahahaha... on hold for 10 minutes only to be told too many calls on hold and goodbye. Wow... both this seller and this business are horrible and I suggest to make your purchases aanywhere but here.

Date of experience: February 6, 2019

Thumbnail of user teabird2055
Tennessee
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June 28th, 2023

Purchased a set of AirPods from James10 on the site. Had them one week and one went out. Called Mercari and they told me I was over my limit to return of….Get This…. 3 Days. Took them to Best Buy to diagnose and they wouldn't touch them. Said there was something not right about them. They all but said they thought they were not legit.

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Date of experience: June 28, 2023

Thumbnail of user mariacarmenv
Nevada
1 review
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November 18th, 2020

‼‼‼‼‼‼‼‼‼‼‼‼‼‼‼Please be aware once you order an item they will definitely deactivate your money
Fronlm you bank and not mail you the item Paige215 was the seller I had and she said she forgot to send my item 7 days later when I messaged her. She kept my money. Now paige215 blocked me, but the office of MARCARI has never ever called me, nor text me, nor email me. How terrible they take advantage of a social security person. But I learned the hard way. God is there and I hope they will later on see that. Shame on you Paige215.

Date of experience: November 18, 2020

Thumbnail of user laurac955
California
1 review
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May 10th, 2020

I've been using Mercari for a long time, with over 150 transactions (buying and selling). Recently I purchased a Dyson Hair Dryer. When it arrived, I went online to register the device with Dyson. The item popped up a different model based on the serial number & was marked with no warranty. Alarmed, I called Dyson to see what was going on and found out the machine is listed as Stolen/Fraudulent. After several emails to Mercari with no response, I contacted my credit card and opened a claim. Mercari then suspended my account. It's been over a week and Mercari is still letting this person sell stolen/fraudulent Dyson hair dryers and will not allow me to use the app, even though I returned the hair dryer to the seller. Way to punish the buyer and reward the seller. Very disappointed and disgusted with the lack of ethics, communication and follow through with this company. When a customer reached out 3 times requesting a call, listing a phone number to discuss what to do with stolen/fraudulent items being received and receiving nothing but an automated response is just plain horrible.

Date of experience: May 10, 2020

Thumbnail of user fredc229
Washington
3 reviews
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July 28th, 2023

Ridged policy no room for compromise. Not a satisfied customer. Seller misrepresented their product. Resulted in additional cost to me. Mercari was not impressed. Supported the seller.

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The phone was described as unlocked. It was not it was sim locked tonAT&T. Cost an additional $110 to have unlocked. Mercari would not refund the additional cost for unlock or hold the seller responsible.
Not satisfied

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Date of experience: July 28, 2023

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