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Overview

Zoro has a rating of 2.0 stars from 326 reviews, indicating that most customers are generally dissatisfied with their purchases. Reviewers complaining about Zoro most frequently mention customer service, business days, and tracking number problems. Zoro ranks 439th among Home Appliances sites.

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    75
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    92

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Positive reviews (last 12 months): 18.8%
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Top Positive Review

“Great Customer Service and Great Prices”

Hilary G.
5/28/24

I was looking for some bathroom tile that only Home Depot had but it was very expensive. Zoro had it for 1/3 less and free shipping. My contractor took forever to complete the remodeling and the window had passed by a month and a half to return some of the tile. I called Zoro and the customer representative said she would credit my account for the one box I wanted to return, and I didn't even have to return the box. I will definitely shop here again.

Top Critical Review

“Decent prices, crappy delivery”

hugh j.
7/27/24

Nothing should take 7 days to arrive. If you need something in the very distant future, this is a good place to get it. Btw, the website sucks. Take note from how mcmaster carr.

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Thumbnail of user robertd926
Florida
2 reviews
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November 1st, 2019

I ordered a sliding door track and corresponding rollers that Zoro said would work with the track. When i tried to assemble it was not the correct track. I contacted Zoro and they cheerfully gave the correct track and part # which i ordered. Then sent me a return. Seems the UPS label was not correct so UPS would not take it. I called again and they refunded and old me to keep the original parts, apologized and refunded my money.
Sometimes things don't go as planned in business but i felt how they handled this situation was AWESOME! Great Job!

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Washington
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September 6th, 2023

I ordered a sharp shooter shovel described as having a 26" handle and a 14" blade. I needed a 38-40" shovel height, so thought this fit the bill. Shovel arrived and stood 45" to my armpit. It was also not the name of the shovel ordered. I called and tried to get accurate information on the three alternative shovels they offered, but all had the identical measurement description as the one that came, and it also had the identical measurements listed, but was 5" longer. I asked three different Customer Service agents to get overall measurements of the alternative shovels. They couldn't seem to get that information from their Chinese supplier. The next think I know, I see an email saying "the shovel is being drop shipped from the supplier. I immediately emailed and was told the overall dimensional information was unavailable. So unless I get lucky...I will now have to return 2 shovels. What a lousy way to do business...sorta abusive to the customer.

Thumbnail of user mikes3674
GB
1 review
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March 15th, 2022

Ordered from Zoro.com today, to receive an email stating unless i ring them they would cancel order. I paid in full for the goods which they did not have and would be 25 days from the manufacturer. Another one of those websites that sells stuff they don't actually have, the email said i had 5 days to ring them, 10 minutes later i receive another email stating they have cancelled order, will now have to open a Paypal dispute to get my money back now.!

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tool post

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Thumbnail of user mariem251
Georgia
1 review
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December 14th, 2018

On 11-30-18 I placed an order for 40 items for next day delivery and received shipping confirmation for 15 items. I cancelled the order on 11-30-18. I received an apology on 12-3-18 and replied for a refund. My return request was processed on 12-4-18. The remaining items were shipped on 12-3-18 and 12-4-18 despite cancellation. All items were returned but they refuse to refund shipping charges for items that were not even received next day.

They do not tell you they don't have the items and then they charge you for next day shipping for items received 5 days after your order and even though the order was cancelled the same day. Do not trust these people.

Thumbnail of user craigw373
GB
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July 16th, 2020

Appalling service. Next day delivery resulted in 4 days and this was only when prompted by telephone to process the order. No response to emails chasing order and no explanation for order not being 'picked'.

Thumbnail of user erichp12
Oklahoma
1 review
1 helpful vote
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May 21st, 2020

This company shows products listed that they have but when you go call the manufacturer and they don't have it in stock and this is 13 days later that you find this out!

Never use this trashy company and they are owned by Grainger which marks prices way up and scams people as well

Thumbnail of user josied31
District of Columbia
1 review
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October 2nd, 2020

Seriously, is taking me 3 months and I still have the item that weights more than 80 pounds. I purchased from Walmart and the item arrived cracked. Walmart said to contact Zoro. Unfortunately Zoro's customer service is terrible. No one answers and the answering system keeps you in line for hours. I'm not kidding hours. Zoro promise to send you an authorization to take your item to UPS but the doc is not the correct one. So Walmart and Zoro kept bouncing back and fort and don't forget that the item is heavy.

Thumbnail of user michaels7217
California
1 review
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October 9th, 2021

I purchased 3 cases of Tejava Tea and only received 1 case. I contacted them twice and they said they would send the remaining two cases, but that was more than a month ago and I still have not received the balance of my order. This company is a complete rip-off! Don't make the same mistake I made by purchasing anything from them.

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Don't purchase their merchandise.

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Thumbnail of user garyb1257
New Mexico
1 review
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April 29th, 2021

Even though I read about their low track record on 3rd party orders, I thought I would give them a try.
The experience for me was no better. When I contacted them they said my item was on back order, yet it showed in stock when I ordered it. They never bothered to tell me right away.
This was my first order, and it will be the last. Surprised they are still in business.

Thumbnail of user kazk3
Massachusetts
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June 26th, 2020

They show that they have product on inventory and when you place an order, they send you messages that is delayed --- I ordered a product on early June for delivery in that week --- now they are sending emails that the product may be shipped July 31 -- when you call -- they profusely & uselessly apologize and say product is in "high demand." They just want to take your order and ship it whenever they have it while they misrepresent their inventory on their website... I will never buy anything from them, I'd rather go to amazon or sams club where they are forthright with their inventory -- terrible way to conduct online business

Thumbnail of user johno590
Arizona
3 reviews
8 helpful votes
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January 21st, 2023

DO NOT do business with this company. I placed a listed item in my cart (quantity of 4) and did not execute the transaction. I received three successive emails encouraging me to complete the purchase, even offering me a discount. So I took advantage of the discount and made the purchase. There was no mention on the website that there was a stock issue with the item. Two days after the purchase, I receive an email that the item is out of stock, followed by another email that they have cancelled my order altogether. They blamed it all on their supplier. If they can't keep the inventory straight between themselves and their suppliers, then they shouldn't be offering the item on their website without at least warning customers of a supply issue. Very poor business model. Go elsewhere for your needs.

Thumbnail of user karenl2576
Florida
1 review
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June 21st, 2021

We ordered the Mint colored pendant and what we received is more of a blue pendant. We tried emailing them but had no response. We called and they asked for pictures to "have sent this over to the vendor to review". This was almost 2 weeks ago. We were going to exchange them but now we will be returning them due to their lack of response but the only thing we hear from them is the vendor is reviewing our pictures. They have tried to say that each one is individually made and there could be variations however all 3 pendants we received are the same exact color. The first picture is what we ordered and expected to receive. The second picture is what was received. Not only do the colors not look the same, we received 3 pendants and they all look the same blueish color, not the mint green we ordered. I am extremely disappointed and I do not recommend to purchase any items from this company.

Tip for consumers:
Don't buy from Zoro

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Vines 3-Lght Triangular Pendant in Satin Nckl with Mint Glass, Zoro #: G2625678 Mfr #: 31348/3MN

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Thumbnail of user josephj931
New Jersey
1 review
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March 15th, 2022

I ordered from Zoro paver borders on A Saturday. I admit I was a bit nervous because of the poor reviews and did not see the order appear til Monday but i have to say this was shipped fast and received tjempn Tuesday. 5 Stars..

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Thumbnail of user jennifers4293
Florida
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June 10th, 2022

I found the parts on their site yesterday and called to verify that they had it in stock before I ordered. I asked do they have it or do they order direct from the manufacturer. He stated let me check. He stated that they have plenty in stock at their other warehouse. Five minutes later I had my order in. I get an email this morning stating that the new expected delivery date is 7/29/22. Are you kidding me. I called and was told that they ran out of stock before my order was placed. How is it possible going from plenty in stock to five minutes later out of stock. Liars. They didn't have it in stock. I will never place an order with them again.

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Thumbnail of user raeda11
California
1 review
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January 16th, 2018

Zoro on the surface poses as on on-line retailer. However, they are too slow to function on-line.
My order time line
01/11/18 made order
01/15/18 email customer service about shipping update
01/16/18 call customer service about shipping update. Told me it was in credit process review department. And they will decide on rather to ship to me or not.
The credit process people told me they will not send my anything to my P. O box. Even though I placed the order with my credit card and home address matching, but will not shipped to where I need it at my po box.
I had the same issues with some Amazon vendors, however they told me the same day after i made the order.

Now I am waiting to see if and when they will refund my money back.

It's a ZERO my friends

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they do not mail to any post office address.

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Thumbnail of user fredf214
Florida
1 review
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May 11th, 2020

I spend about $2000-$3000/year from Zoro for about 8 years. Good prices, and with coupons they are even better. Plus free shipping on $50+ orders. Sometimes the product info is incomplete, so go to the mfg's site. If a price seems off, it is probably a typo. Ex; a stainless hanger bolt I wanted was listed at $110. The price was really for a box of 100, which turned out to be way lower than anyone else. Fred Feld in FL

Thumbnail of user jasong346
Minnesota
1 review
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December 9th, 2019

I ordered tire chains from Zoro and Amazon around 3 pm last week, within minutes of each other. The next day, by 4 pm my Oder from Zoro was delivered to me. The Amazon order hadn't even been shipped yet.

I called my order in as I had a couple questions. It was a great experience.

Thumbnail of user finns3
Michigan
1 review
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October 22nd, 2018

Online store, looks legit and the prices better than others. Folks to answer the phones and questions. Was told this product was available. Ordered, gave CC number, got a confirmation. 11 days later nothing. Needed for an electrician tomorrow. Nothing from them but that the order was complete. But when called, the item is on backorder (Oct 18), and tentative ship is (Feb 19). WTF. Could you not contact the customer as this is a few day delay, it's a several month delay. Tired of these-type companies holding your money and order for months without product of shipping. NEVER AGAIN!

Thumbnail of user nickyj4
South Carolina
1 review
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May 23rd, 2019

I ordered 2 bikes that they were a 3rd party vendor and received 2 document holders. I've been trying to get a hold of them since I received the package and they haven't resolved anything. I have a photo of what I ordered and a photo of the packing list of what I received. Still waiting to see what this so called "customer obsessed" company will actually take "ownership" from their mistake and fix it!

Thumbnail of user mod9
Texas
25 reviews
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September 20th, 2023
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This seller is 100% fraudulent. They advertise products as "available to ship" and show estimated ship times to get your order in. As soon as you place the order, your payment is charged right away. Then the idle waiting begins. After a few days, when you contact them, they will will give excuses about how they are only middle-men and eveyrthing comes from third-party vendors and they have no control over processing times/ship times. Then after waiting more, when you contact them they will tell you the item is on backorder (while their site still shows the item in stock and available to ship). When you become tired of waiting and cancel the order, they will tell you to expect payment refunded in 2 weeks. This is a very obvious scam that they are well aware they are pulling.

Tip for consumers:
This is a scam website. It is a fraud. Buyer Beware

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Nothing ever gets shipped

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Thumbnail of user gha
Texas
1 review
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March 7th, 2020

Purchased 2 box of 24 pocket size hand sanitize wipes, got my confirmation number, received confirmation email indicating my product will ship soon. 3 days later I received an email indicating order was canceled due to pandemic product and it was no longer available, all I can think is they knew demand has gone up and even when my order was already confirmed but they canceled it to sell the same with much higher prices, good example of price gouge. I will continue provide a review that is best for this greedy company.

Thumbnail of user noneo75
Maryland
1 review
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July 31st, 2023

Do not order from this company period this is the worst experience ever. They will not fulfill your order they will continue to tell you that they will fulfill your order and they will hold up your job. I wish I had read the reviews prior to placing my order stupid of me hope this review helps someone else don't order just don't I think it's a scam minus 10 stars

Tip for consumers:
Read the reviews and BBB rating...dont waste your time

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Thumbnail of user christinaf22
Virginia
3 reviews
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March 27th, 2022

Once you get the item in your cart it's easy sailing. My problem is the website.
It is determined not to show pics., item descriptions, or Place in Cart button - a bit hard to sell online with a place in Cart? Please help - if it's mine it's only occuring on Zoro.com.

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Wish you luck with finding the "place in cart" clicker!!

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Coleman Cooler was replaced quickly and without ado. Every other item ever purchased, and there are many have been at a great value for quality name-brand merchandise and always, fast shipping

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Thumbnail of user jeffs1181
Pennsylvania
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June 11th, 2020

Purchased an item on 4-1-20 still waiting for my money back after one excuse after another! Their customer service is as lame as a duck! Incompetent inept and clueless!
After 2 months of crap I wanted my money back and 2 weeks later have not got a refund.!

They gave me excuse after excuse! Then said I would get a refund and never honered it. I will NEVER EVER deal with them again.

Had to escalate a claim with PayPal or I would be SOL.

So yourself a favor and NEVER buy anything from them

Thumbnail of user brians3156
GB
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August 30th, 2022
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In the past this firm have been OK. However, when something goes wrong their customer care is useless. I ordered some items on 14th August. They sent me the incorrect order – not the goods I had ordered. A reputable firm would have immediately corrected this mistake by sending out the correct order. However, they insisted on me taking photographs of the goods they sent me, then returning them before sending out the correct order. In the meantime I purchased the goods from elsewhere and asked them to refund the cost of the order that they had not sent to me. I have still not received the refund.
I am afraid that I will certainly not use this company again.

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Shop at Zoro for millions of premium products from trusted brands, including tools, industrial equipment, safety products, and more. Enjoy free shipping on orders over $50, Net 30 terms, tax-exempt purchases for qualifying customers, and hassle-free returns. Find everything you need to support your business, facility, or warehouse, from hand and power tools to PPE, plumbing and electrical supplies, heating and cooling parts, and more. Looking for a specific item? Use our robust search tool to find it by name or keyword, or use our handy filters to narrow down our full assortment. With over 12 million products, we are constantly adding to our assortment to get you what you need, fast.

Business History

Zoro.com launched in May 2011 with about 20 employees and a much smaller assortment of around 180,000 items. With each new order that came in, everybody on the team pitched in to get shipments out the door and delight our early customers.

In 2014, we officially changed our name from Zoro Tools to Zoro—reflecting our focus on all kinds of business supplies and products. Over the next few years, we continued to expand, growing rapidly and investing in the business with a much bigger team and a greater selection of products. By 2016, we had reached a major milestone—1 million unique products live on our site!

As an eCommerce, digital-first business, we've continually upgraded our site to make searching, ordering, and shipping millions of products as fast and seamless as possible for you and your business.

Our number one goal is to make it easy for every customer to find exactly what they need to develop and maintain a successful business. That’s why we offer millions of products for every job—and we’re adding more all the time.

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