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Williams-Sonoma has a rating of 1.4 stars from 225 reviews, indicating that most customers are generally dissatisfied with their purchases. Reviewers complaining about Williams-Sonoma most frequently mention customer service, credit card, and delivery date problems. Williams-Sonoma ranks 339th among Kitchen sites.

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  • Value
    78
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    82
  • Returns
    64
  • Quality
    62
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Top Positive Review

“Williams-sonoma has great quality cookware”

Cara S.
5/8/13

Williams-sonoma has great quality cookware. I love their products. I am a bit addicted to this site. It is very easy to navigate to find special items for your kitchen that you didn't even know you needed.

Top Critical Review

“Absolute incompetence”

Jeet K.
2/13/24

None, I mean nome of their CSR make any sense. They reply to you with that copy and paste BS. I have proof that the item has been returned to them buy they say another 2 weeks. Absolute crooks! I will charge back my card with all the proof I have.

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Thumbnail of user francineh65
Florida
1 review
8 helpful votes
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June 21st, 2022
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This company is a scam. On April 2, I ordered a product from Williams Sonoma and paid in full. It is now June 21 and still the product has not been received. However, today I got an advertisement listing the very same product for sale that I NEVER received.
Calls to Customer Service are unavailing. Repeated saying "I'm sorry" does NOT satisfy being charged for a product that hasn't been sent almost 3 months later. This company and its business practices are constitute a deceptive and unfair trade practice — it is downright fraudulent. Steer clear of Williams Sonoma!

Tip for consumers:
Steer clear of Williams Sonoma!

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Thumbnail of user patriciam2151
Georgia
1 review
8 helpful votes
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December 7th, 2020

Don't expect to get through easily to customer service. It took me 4 different tries, over an hour of frustration - including the calls being cut off and garbled sounds from reps with bad head sets, and unsatisfactory resolution of my complaint. The reps say there is no supervisor or manager to talk to but they can't resolve issues on their own. Completely bogus

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South Dakota
1 review
5 helpful votes
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March 20th, 2022

I ordered furniture from Potter Barn and returned it due to shipping damage. I was not given all of my money back. They are holding $2300 for the dining room table. I was refunded by Amex, but now cannot order anything from any W-S brands because there is an open dispute between PB & Amex. This is the worst family of brands to buy from. Stick to your local furniture stores and use these curtain sites for design inspo only! BUYER BEWARE. Two thumbs down. Zero stars.

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They do not refund all of your money. They haven’t refunded $2300 for a dining room table that was returned.

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Thumbnail of user jeanr286
North Carolina
1 review
3 helpful votes
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December 5th, 2020

The number they ask for to track your undelivered gift card (reported as having been delivered) is not accepted, however it is given, after several attempts. No record of my purchase, according to first human I spoke with. Next human I spoke with, when he actually started speaking into the phone, cut me off after some time I was on hold. Third human, after two attempts, got the number straight, tracked down the issue, and assured me a duplicate would be sent, to arrive in five days. We shall see. Two years in a row I've had a problem with WS gift card orders. Slow learner here, but I won't do it again.

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Utah
5 reviews
6 helpful votes
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December 29th, 2021

My local store has always had nice employees. However the news that WS laid off their temp workers a month before promised, a month before Christmas is disgusting and I will no longer support this company

Thumbnail of user annmarien20
New York
1 review
3 helpful votes
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October 11th, 2022

We've been waiting for our William Sonoma dining room table since December 2021 and it's not October 11,2022. They confirmed delivery two weeks ago but only showed up with the table base. We denied delivery. We waited on the phone for a few hours to get through. Finally, get a message from them yesterday and the table will not be ready until March 2023. Empty dining room for the holiday season. "We are sorry and can give you your money back." Gee, thanks.

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Thumbnail of user lynnw596
Oregon
1 review
5 helpful votes
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June 30th, 2022
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Ordered a bunk bed March 15th. Was told 3 week lead time then that changed to 4 months. Worst customer service ever! Tried to cancel with their customer service number several times. When I entered the number for cancellations and returns I was transferred and put on hold forever and then disconnected. I emailed and wrote to their corporate headquarters. No response. I was billed this week - 6/30 for the full amount. The last correspondence I received from Pottery Barn is it may ship in August. The only resource I have is disputing this with my credit card company. Pottery Barn has never responded to any of my cancellation requests.

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Thumbnail of user sueb515
Maryland
2 reviews
3 helpful votes
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December 25th, 2020

I first ordered the basket and it would not let me send it to my Son and his family. Second-I had to order another one and I ended up with a duplicate sent to me. It was nothing like the picture. A sliver of Italian cheese, some Italian meat (maybe 4 oz.), 3 ordinary pastas in very small quantities and a can of tomatoes. Also a small bottle of balsamic vinegar and olive oil. Nothing special as a gift at all. I paid over $100. For this and had to order it twice? Never get anything from Williams Sonoma. They clearly are rip off artists. Lesson learned!

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Just don't.

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Nothing. I donated it.

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Thumbnail of user brendanc82
Illinois
2 reviews
5 helpful votes
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January 12th, 2023
Verified purchase

Long story short, I would never recommend anyone who's getting married ask for anything from this company, nor would I ever purchase an item from this store again. We received this item as a gift for our wedding registry. We received duplicates and tried to return this item and Williams Sonoma provided the worst customer service experience I've encountered. They 1st told me that they never received the return, then once they realized they did, they refunded the money to the wrong person, even after I confirmed my personal info with them. I days on the phone with them over the course of months, and it only took them 3 months to realize that they screwed up. If being misled is your thing, this is the store for you.

Tip for consumers:
Just avoid shopping here. The horrible customer service does not justify their inflated prices. Just Google the item you're looking at, and pay less at another store.

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None. We returned the item and Williams-Sonoma didn't even give a refund

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Thumbnail of user nadiyas5
New York
1 review
9 helpful votes
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May 7th, 2020

I ordered frying pan in April. It said it will be delivered August 31 LOL
Then after 4 emails asking why so long. They said the item is not available they will give me refund. Month later no refund but randomly they keep charging me different amount of $$$$
Crazy! Definitely stay away

Thumbnail of user allysone13
Florida
1 review
2 helpful votes
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June 17th, 2022

I ordered these beautiful caramel apples for Father's Day. The pictures online look fantastic and for $50 I expect them to be amazing. My dad received them today and they were a hot, melted, disgusting mess. I called customer service and all I was told is that they'll refund my money. Of course you're refunding my money. Barely an apology. They said that they're having issues with their shipping. That's it. Now my dad has nothing for Father's Day. Unacceptable.

Thumbnail of user denes4
Texas
1 review
7 helpful votes
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June 21st, 2021

This used to be my "go to" company for quality items, but NO MORE. I ordered a birthday gift in a timely manner and all I received were multiple, nauseating messages expressing how I must be feeling because
It was delayed. After the 4th message asking me to be patient while they figured out where the item was in their warehouse, I was infuriated. Cancelled the order and requested and received an immediate refund. Do not trust this company!

Thumbnail of user joelb55
California
6 reviews
7 helpful votes
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May 1st, 2016

I was a loyal customer for years and usually did most of my Christmas shopping on their website. After a couple of messed up orders that were far harder and longer to resolve than they should have been, I decided I could not trust them with my holiday shopping list.

Thumbnail of user dmendez
New Hampshire
1 review
4 helpful votes
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September 6th, 2023

Its going to take a lawsuit for this company to do right by its consumers.

This company is a disaster and would highly recommend not purchasing from. The furniture on display is not the same you receive - very different quality. The website tells you delivery estimate and it has surpassed that estimate for weeks.

Do not purchase from West Elm, you will be extremely dissatisfied and disappointed in the entire process. At the end you will wish you went with your other options like i am sure many shoppers encounter.

Thumbnail of user josephw1539
District of Columbia
1 review
2 helpful votes
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June 21st, 2022

Bought a lamp from them, opened the box, and not only is it shattered, but it's splattered with red paint. Red paint. Like how does this even happen? It was clearly put into the box like this, and now their customer service line refuses to answer. Absolutely malicious, fraudulent company. I feel like I bought from AliExpress. Avoid like the plague.

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Thumbnail of user gracet169
California
1 review
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May 7th, 2021

This company overcharged me in taxes for my 3 orders and refusing to give my money back. They are claiming that their system is automatic and that they cannot make adjustments even when their basic math mistake is so obvious. My first order supposedly $1,023.57, they charged $1,047.32. My second order should be $269.32, they charged me $275.57. My third order was supposed $215.45, they charged me $220.44. The agent and the manager claimed that because I bought it online, the tax rate is higher. I have not experienced this with other stores online. My sales tax based on my zip code is 7.75% only!

Thumbnail of user eneidar1
Florida
1 review
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February 10th, 2022

Order online for delivery, box was missing manual and looks like it had been returned. Contacted customer service for a solution and what nightmare. They send so many emails asking the same question over and over again despite of the answer being provided on the same reply. Further, in order for them to ship a new item they want the previous item back 1st, but they waste too much time with these emails back and forth. This was the 1st and last time. Never, ever will purchase from this store again.

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Use it own risk

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Thumbnail of user gwenk58
Oregon
3 reviews
4 helpful votes
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July 12th, 2023

I have been a customer of Williams-Sonoma for many years. Up until now, everything has been mostly fine; however, they sent me a defective item recently and won't let me send it back. In addition, they refuse to answer my email, and instead send me automated messages to repurchase the same defective item. Unbelievable. Will be cutting up their credit card and never using it again.

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Thumbnail of user robinf501
Hawaii
1 review
5 helpful votes
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February 7th, 2023
Verified purchase

I placed an order as a gift and used a discount code. After two weeks, they never shipped my order and the item was no longer available. I had to call them to get a refund. They would not replace the discount order so I can order something else for the gift. I have never ever ordered from them without an issue. I will not be a customer anymore and I will be sharing my experience all over social media huge disappointment from such a big company.

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None it never shipped

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Thumbnail of user ashleyj94
Virginia
1 review
6 helpful votes
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November 18th, 2017

Website advertised free gift with purchase but won't honor. Said it was a mistake. I bought merchandise in good faith that I would receive the free offer. Very bad customer service. I had a screenshot of the ad. Jesse says he is supervisor and there is disclaimer on their website. He was rude too. Guess what? Not my problem they made a mistake, not me. Lost me as a customer. Never again. I'm returning my purchase too.

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Judy E. – Williams-Sonoma Rep

Hello Ashley,
I'm sorry to hear of this experience. I would like to look into this. I have sent you a private message. I look forward to hearing from you.
Sincerely,
Alison
Williams-Sonoma Social Media Team

Thumbnail of user jimp728
Maryland
1 review
2 helpful votes
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March 1st, 2021
Verified purchase

I was told my shipment had been delivered on the Williams Sonoma website. But I did not receive it. I could not find out what happened as the site had an invalid tracking number. They have not responded to my emails. The least they could do is thank me for my $100 gift to them.

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Beware you cannot track their shipments!

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Thumbnail of user rm663
New Jersey
2 reviews
2 helpful votes
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May 6th, 2022
Verified purchase

Ordered an item on May 1, said it would be delivered by May 5 or May 6. On May 6 contacted, them to find out why I didn't have my item yet. Agent said they never fulfilled the order, but didn't have a reason and would need to escalate it to "management" to investigate.

I'm guessing had I not contacted them I would have been waiting forever. I told them to cancel the order and I turned around and placed a new order on Amazon.com, which is what I should have done in the first place.

It's clear Williams-Sonoma isn't interested in selling to customers. These reviews further suggest that Williams-Sonoma isn't a customer-friendly business to work with. Save yourself headache and order on another website.

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Thumbnail of user fernandodiez10
New Jersey
1 review
1 helpful vote
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December 23rd, 2023

Never buy food from them! They ruined our Christmas!
We decided to purchase our Christmas meal with them, after reading to the fake advertisement!We ordered the food on dec 15 for arrival before christmas (Dec 22)…it didn't arrive and we called and were said that delivery was confirmed for the 23rd! Nothing arrived and when we called today we were said that you would not honor the delivery and they could do nothing about it! Now we are left without any food for our Christmas Eve! They ruined our Christmas… so be aware of this scam of a company!

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They not only didn’t honor the delivery but said that couldn’t cancel the order and we would need to wait for a very long time to see my money!

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Holiday meals delivery!

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Thumbnail of user curtism26
Massachusetts
8 reviews
17 helpful votes
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March 3rd, 2015

I have had great experiences over the years on their website and in the store. The company is highly ethical and helpful. With coupons, discounts, and sales often used in combination, the prices can be as good as anywhere. If I have a problem with an item, customer service has consistently been there to resolve issues.

Thumbnail of user joyr109
Missouri
1 review
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August 22nd, 2020

I just had a most disappointing & unsatisfactory conversation with CS regarding a Wusthof scissors I purchased in February. The two pieces come apart very easily and almost hit my bare foot with the point. CS "manager" said I needed to call Wusthof! Really! I have no contact with the manufacturer; I purchased from WS. She was unwilling to assist any further. I purchase frequently from WS, but not any more & will advise others of your inferior CS & unwillingness to resolve issue

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