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Amazon Reviews Summary

The company's reputation is marred by significant customer dissatisfaction, primarily stemming from frequent delivery delays, inadequate customer support, and challenges with returns. Many customers report frustration with unresponsive service representatives and convoluted processes for refunds and account issues. While some positive feedback highlights the convenience and product availability, the overarching sentiment reveals a decline in service quality and reliability. Customers express concerns about counterfeit products and a perceived lack of accountability, suggesting a pressing need for the company to enhance its customer service approach and improve operational efficiency to restore trust.

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service
1,741
value
1,629
shipping
1,623
returns
1,422
quality
1,539

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Oregon
3 reviews
0 helpful votes
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Very prompt responses
February 27, 2015

I rarely have an issue in ordering from Amazon and hold a Prime membership and love it. Recently I ordered a bag of dog food and paid $10 extra for overnight shipping because I needed it ASAP. After waiting two days with no food delivered and no update to the shipping I wrote an email to customer service asking for assistance. They replied quickly with an email that was not a canned response. The agent investigate with the shipper and found out the delay, refunded the extra shipping cost and then followed up the next day to make certain the food arrived. It was the perfect response in that situation and showed a willingness to go above and beyond to please a customer.

Date of experience: February 26, 2015
Illinois
3 reviews
8 helpful votes
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I simply love Amazon. I have purchased a variety of items from several "individuals" and they have come by promised due date or before. Great prices, Amazon local has the best deals for my hometown area.

Date of experience: February 26, 2015
Arkansas
1 review
1 helpful vote
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Wasted my money
February 27, 2015

I ordered lipstick. Received wrong color( same number as I wanted) bad smell, bad packaging. I was very disappointed to say the least!

Date of experience: February 26, 2015
GB
2 reviews
0 helpful votes
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Great site and deliveries
February 27, 2015

I love to use this site for pre orders or general shopping.
Only issue I have with Amazon is the price changes - do your research or you could pay more for an item!

Date of experience: February 26, 2015
California
3 reviews
21 helpful votes
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Best seller!
February 26, 2015

Amazon is an amazing online store that has many things you can buy for decent prices!

Date of experience: February 26, 2015
GB
3 reviews
1 helpful vote
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They may not be the best people to work for but they are certainly one of the best suppliers to use. Delivery is lightning fast and invariably out performs the predicted dates. Brilliant returns service. What's not to like?

Date of experience: February 26, 2015
Tennessee
2 reviews
10 helpful votes
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GREAT COMPANY
February 26, 2015

I have been shopping with amazon for over 2 years. I always get my purchase in a timely manner. Disputes are handled accordingly and professionally. I have never had issues with their merchandise, it has always been authentic. I love them and am placing an order as I speak.

Date of experience: February 26, 2015
James S.
Japan
4 reviews
14 helpful votes
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I have had consistently great customer service from Amazon.
They are always good about returns, I get the feeling their staff are empowered to make decisions on our behalf and they aim to please.

Date of experience: February 25, 2015
Nevada
12 reviews
4 helpful votes
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Valentines gifts.
February 25, 2015

This year on Valentine's Day I ordered a gift for my husband on Amazon and they came early. Amazing.

Date of experience: February 25, 2015
Texas
3 reviews
9 helpful votes
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Good
February 25, 2015

"May be good place for buyers but worse for sellers. Amazon customer team is totally focused on buyers and biased. Whole team is unmature for decision making."

Date of experience: February 25, 2015
Connecticut
6 reviews
9 helpful votes
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No fear shopping
February 25, 2015

No matter what you buy and who from Amazon support A++++

Date of experience: February 25, 2015
Portugal
2 reviews
0 helpful votes
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Perfect
February 25, 2015

I have been using Amazon from 3 years and i cant fault a single term of services & quality.

Date of experience: February 25, 2015
Canada
3 reviews
0 helpful votes
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Love Amazon!
February 25, 2015

Always great prices on books and electronics.
It's hard to beat and I've done tons of comparison shopping.

This is where I get all my college course books and more.

Date of experience: February 25, 2015
Illinois
3 reviews
12 helpful votes
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Love Amazon!
February 25, 2015

Always great prices on almost anything!

Never had a bad experience by from here.

Date of experience: February 25, 2015
Texas
15 reviews
66 helpful votes
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In 2014- based on the advertisement-and my conversation with their customer service representative- I bought from Amazon- a 10 inch foam mattress- made by Sleep Well.
I was deployed for active military duty-and upon my return- I attempted to buy a frame.
I was now told that any frame I bought-would require a wooden plywood-to be placed between the frame and mattress- to ensure the warranty- and not injure the sleeper. I contacted Amazon- and after they read the advertisement- we filed an A-Z Complaint. I never heard from anyone- besides my refund was denied. Meanwhile I spoke to Sleep Well-and under the circumstances they were sending me a replacement mattress. Amazon wrote me a thank you letter- and was sending it up via Corporate- because any frame sold by Amazon-made by Olee-Zanus etc- approximately 100 frames- are all falsely advertised- and all require that plywood board to be paced on the frame- this is no-where mentioned in any of their ads- so all 100 advertisements for these frames would have to be revised.
Meanwhile A-Z without talking to me about anything denied my claim- even though Sleep Well was willing to replace the damaged mattress. At no charge.
I asked Amazon to compensate me-for all the time-aggravation-and work that I performed- that permitted their organization to send this information up the ladder to Corporate-so that all these bed frames would have to be revised and corrected.
I asked for compensation-for all my time and work- in the form of a metal frame-that holds a box spring- as to ensure the 10 year warranty of the mattress. After being put on hold for over 1 hour- so Indian Supervisor came back- and was rather rude- and objected in doing anything besides denying my claim.
I have forwarded all these letters to Mr. Bezos- of course I don't expect him to respond- but possibly one of his subordinates after reading this fiasco- would make things right.
In the last year- the Amazon catch phrase has become- if your not happy- return the product-and we shall provide you with a full refund. Great business practice. Must be nice when you are a monopoly.

Date of experience: February 24, 2015
Florida
3 reviews
11 helpful votes
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Amazon works for me
February 25, 2015

The Prime membership is well worth the price for me; reliable faster shipping and the free streaming service are great. Easy returns too. Easy web interface for faster shopping & checkouts

Date of experience: February 24, 2015
India
2 reviews
1 helpful vote
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Excellent
February 24, 2015

This is the best shopping site i would say they have the best service and they deliver every good on time plus the prices are low compared to all other sites

Date of experience: February 24, 2015
South Carolina
3 reviews
1 helpful vote
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Amazon Prime repackaging was sloppy. Couldn't order two sets of towels at once. Had to order separately. Came in two separate boxes on two different days. However the towels were exactly as described! Beautiful, plush, egyptian cotton.

Date of experience: February 24, 2015
Arizona
3 reviews
3 helpful votes
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Getting a wrong shipment this time, but I've otherwise had good results.

Date of experience: February 23, 2015
Fiji
4 reviews
8 helpful votes
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Always unable to ship
February 24, 2015

I love all the great products, but most of the time, when I attempt to buy, a message pops up saying "this product is unable to ship to your location". Rediculous in the 21st century. So even though I love amazon, I hate it to.

Date of experience: February 23, 2015