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Mercari

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Overview

Mercari has a rating of 1.2 stars from 2,363 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 715th among Marketplace sites.

  • Service
    874
  • Value
    781
  • Shipping
    776
  • Returns
    768
  • Quality
    736

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Positive reviews (last 12 months): 1.6%
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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.

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.

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Thumbnail of user katheriner181
Georgia
1 review
5 helpful votes
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July 15th, 2020

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!

Thumbnail of user anm18
California
1 review
2 helpful votes
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September 27th, 2017

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...

Thumbnail of user phyllisw319
Florida
2 reviews
1 helpful vote
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July 24th, 2023

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!

Thumbnail of user shannad67
Florida
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June 5th, 2022

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.

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Thumbnail of user christianb285
New York
1 review
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January 23rd, 2021
Verified purchase

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

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Thumbnail of user mattheww1207
Connecticut
1 review
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September 28th, 2022

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.

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Thumbnail of user taras282
Ohio
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October 22nd, 2020

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.

Thumbnail of user lindam426
North Carolina
1 review
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July 14th, 2017

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?

Thumbnail of user margiem35
Texas
3 reviews
8 helpful votes
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May 7th, 2018

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!

Thumbnail of user jordanb96
Mercari R. – Mercari Rep

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

Thumbnail of user sharong278
New York
1 review
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February 27th, 2019

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.

Thumbnail of user karenw239
Maryland
3 reviews
35 helpful votes
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May 21st, 2018

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!

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Mercari R. – Mercari Rep

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

Thumbnail of user justk5
Texas
2 reviews
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August 22nd, 2021

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.

Thumbnail of user garye388
New Jersey
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March 14th, 2022

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.

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Thumbnail of user maryr291
New Jersey
1 review
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February 26th, 2018

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

Thumbnail of user jordanb96
Mercari R. – Mercari Rep

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

Thumbnail of user roxanned89
Alabama
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October 30th, 2021

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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Thumbnail of user chased172
California
2 reviews
3 helpful votes
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April 12th, 2023

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...

Thumbnail of user alishaw151
Utah
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September 9th, 2023

I ordered a backpack for my daughter for Christmas that the seller said was brand new. As soon as I opened the box I was overwhelmed with the smell of cigarette smoke. When I asked to return it because of how bad the smell was, Mercari said that they can't accept returns just because of a smell. They only protect the seller not the buyer and now I'm stuck with an item I can't use. I will never use Mercari again. They only care about the sale going through and not protecting the consumer. Horrible customer service!

Tip for consumers:
Do not use this website. They only care about the sale going through. If you are unsatisfied with your purchase they do nothing to resolve the situation and keep saying thank you for your understanding. How condescending. In other words, you're just going to have to accept that we will do nothing for you. I will never order from them ever again. They truly are another company that only cares about having the sale go through, and once they have your money you are out of luck for any help.

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Backpack

Thumbnail of user rodney.jenkins45636
Maryland
1 review
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June 10th, 2023

I bought an item from this site. It said it was delivered by USPS but never received them called USPS and talked to representative and was told that according to them item was delivered to a address in my city but not my address and item weighed 2.20 ounces (it weighs10 pounds). Contacted company. They sent email stating I would get a refund. But I did not.

This company is a SCAM. I only gave them 1 star because there is nothing lower

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Thumbnail of user barbaras4107
Virginia
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June 20th, 2023

My item arrived while I was away, and I was not able to review it in the allotted time, so they reviewed it for me. As a result the sale was final. The item was identified as new but the seal was broken. This is false advertising. They did nothing to help me.

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Face cream

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Thumbnail of user elled25
California
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March 24th, 2022

The supervisors when you have an issue are nasty and mostly ignore your emails. HORRIBLE. They have 3500 complaints on the BBB! Be aware of that before using them! Horrible company and staff! They have stolen money from customers, fact.

Tip for consumers:
Sell elsewhere! Be warned.

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I sold items they never deposited my money. Happens to SO many people read on BBB about this rip off company!

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Thumbnail of user sharonaderman
Wisconsin
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November 10th, 2022
Verified purchase

I ordered TV ears from a seller on Mercari paying $42 for the item said to work. It doesn't work at ALL, and after THREE days, I can't return the item or get my money back. Worse, after 3 days, Mercari reviews the seller FOR ME with 5 stars. Either the seller lied that the item "works well," or the shipping killed the item. Either way, defective items should be able to be returned. The blurb to sell the item said it was returnable, but obviously that isn't true either. I'm very disheartened that Mercari is so unfriendly to those to whom they sell.

Tip for consumers:
Be sure your item works the second you get it.

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None--I will never buy off Mercari again.

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Thumbnail of user kimeloart
Illinois
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September 25th, 2023

I set up this neon sign, used a few hours at a time fir total of 10 hours and it's completely burned out.

Contacted Mercari and they said it was past 3 days so would not help.

'BUYER PROTECTION' is a joke. Will not shop on Mercari again.

Tip for consumers:
That there is no real 'buyer protection'. If something goes defective after 3 days from receiving, they will do NOTHING to protect the customer.

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DEFECTIVE Neon sign

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Thumbnail of user marcusb333
Arizona
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January 16th, 2022

Seller AJFunkin on Instagram and Mercari is a scammer. He posts a lot of items he doesn't intend on sending. Then you send him messages he dont respond. He sells collectibles and Funkos. Beware of him. He will tie up your money then just not bother to reply, why post if your not planning on selling? Or maybe he doesn't have the items. He cancels a lot to which makes me think he's looking to find the items in similar conditions as the pics. That's all I have to say is some sellers are just out to make a quick buck or mess with you and then wine about their collections. Well we are out here too bro. Treat people with kindness or respect and quit showing off on Instagram we all know your trashy scammer.

Tip for consumers:
Just beware of the users your dealing with thats all I have to say. Most people are honest but not all are so

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Bought collectibles and figures

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Thumbnail of user riddicka
Maryland
1 review
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January 25th, 2022
Verified purchase

I sold my laptop on Mercari so I could buy books for school and Mercari sold it to a scam. I didn't get my money nor my laptop. Becareful do not sell anything on Mercari. I have all the emails from their customer service and I basically looked like a joker to them.

Tip for consumers:
Becareful do not buy anything or sell anything over there.they are thieves becareful

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So the whole situation is someone bought a laptop from me and I took the laptop and the charger itself to ups in Greenbelt. The manager (Mr.Sang)himself was the one that packaged the laptop and charger and I paid $19.08 for it. Even though the label was made by Mercari. When the laptop got to the buyer, the buyer claims he did not receive any laptop but rather a Micheal Kors jacket in a damaged box. And it’s kinda confusing because them based on the ups data on the package it shows the buyer signed for the package and claims he received a wrong item. So I file a police case (Case number PP*******0698 )on it and ups also did their investigations. Ups manager email Mercari support including Erwin from Mercari who turned a blind eye to the whole situation. Ups further sent email of them packaging the laptop and charger and included a receipt of the package to Mercari support. I know there’s a saying “customer is always right” but not when Mercari support Erwin turned ignored to listen to the truth. So when the returned package came I took it back to ups and the manager took pictures of the box and said that was not the box they placed the laptop in. And besides the returned box is from amazon. I sent the receipts and pictures of all the details Mercari support needed to prove that the buyer is lying. And funny enough I have never sold an item on Mercari for someone to complain on the item. I even booked a flight back to Maryland because I was in medical school in Florida and I showed Mercari support that I’m going home to follow up with this issue. And the truth is the buyer was lying and got away with not only my laptop but the money as well. And because of this I can never work with Mercari again. I’ve been a loyal and fast responding seller on your app. But I don’t like how you treated the issue. Thank you. All the receipts and evidence have been shown in our email. I have added the ups at Greenbelt number Mr.Sang *******367 just incase you want more details.


After several investigations I look like a joke to Mercari and they laughed at me. Even though I showed proof from the police and manager of ups. So becareful everyone.

Thumbnail of user anitaw138
Maryland
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February 13th, 2022

Buyers beware if you purchase items from Mercari and is canceled afterwards and relisted. You don't get your refunds. You get a run around about it will take so many days to get your refunds or they didn't charge you but in fact you are charged on your bank account and never received refund. Got ripped off big on many items.

Tip for consumers:
It's a buyer beware definitely. If you purchase and it's cancelled then the seller relist the item I didn't get my refunds And just got a run around.

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Projectors, office supplies, handbags, dresses

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