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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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Colorado
1 review
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Horrible customer service
February 13, 2021

My experience with Amazon's customer service was dreadful. I recently made an order on Amazon. Amazon placed my account on hold as they thought the order might have been from someone else hacking my account. No issues with that, I appreciate them trying to protect me. I do wish they had reached out first though to see if I had placed the order, that was the first problem. Their account people sent an email and asked me to send in a credit card statement proving the credit card I used was mine. I did so, but was told they needed more information. I was not told what type of information they needed or where to provide said information. They also told me not to create a new account during this process.

I reached out on numerous phone calls to customer service. They told me all they could do was to submit forms to the Amazon account team, but they had no phone number to call or other way to contact them. When I spoke to floor managers (I called numerous times) none of them were able to do anything else. When I asked to speak to their boss, I was told they did not have a phone number or a way for their bosses to be contacted. Obviously, either Amazon is so laden down with red tape that their customer service is unworkable, or they were lying to me, or both. The managers and the account team must have phone numbers. Also, I was told by customer service to create a new account, even though that would mean I have to pay for a new version of prime, and the account team specifically told me not do so.

As a prime member, I have been locked out of my account, thus paying for a service I do not have. My prime account is set to automatically renew later this month, so if the problem is not fixed by then, I will have to take legal action. It is very pathetic that Amazon cannot provide even mediocre customer service. Horrible experience and I will be shutting down my prime account and finding other vendors due to their total disregard for customers.

Date of experience: February 13, 2021
India
7 reviews
0 helpful votes
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On time delivery
February 12, 2021

All of the products are fresh and authentic. Received well packed groceries and food that is very appreciable. Delivery comes prior to the expected time. Impress with the Amazon Fresh service.

Date of experience: February 12, 2021
Virginia
1 review
12 helpful votes
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I ordered 15 items on Amazon fresh that were suppose to be delivered between 7 and 9 pm. They only came around midnight with 4 items out of 15 plus 2 items that I didn't order nor I did to see them in my house because of a strict diet.
Customer service is the worst, I was promised to get the rest of the grocery by 7:00 am but I didn't
When I called again, all they were saying is that they refunded me the money
I am an elderly and don't drive, that is the only reason I'm using them, always missing items or late

Date of experience: February 11, 2021
GB
2 reviews
0 helpful votes
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Always looking forward to the discount that they offer and the fact they have most of the things that you require makes sets them different from the rest.

Date of experience: February 11, 2021
Texas
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Great service
February 11, 2021

Had the exact lights I needed. Easy to order. Delivery was fast. Only negative Is shipping and handling was as much as my purchace. However I will order here again because of the positives. I want what I want when I want it. Simple as that.

Date of experience: February 10, 2021
Canada
2 reviews
53 helpful votes
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What a joke.
February 10, 2021

Amazon has been going downhill for a few years now but today it's absolutely ridiculous wit the constant separate deliveries, broken cheap products imported from China, 3rd party sellers who won't answer when there's a problem. The site is a complete joke these days and I'd love to see some other company take over Amazon's spot. A company who respects their customers and has good delivery.
I wanted to do an update to this review and let everybody know how Amazon is now dealing with packages that are not being delivered. Where I live, we have an extremely bad problem of Amazon, delivery, drivers, leaving our packages in the public lobby, or even outside of the apartment building where people would walk right up and steal it. Things that are chained down get stolen so of course a shiny Amazon package will to be stolen. This is still happening so much so that I have included special instructions not to leave packages in the lobby as they will be stolen. Despite leaving instructions and warnings for Amazon delivery drivers, most still leave it in the lobby where it gets stolen. I had this issue the other day and because the delivery driver messed up. I had to wait two days before I could even inquire about getting a refund or my package just re-sent back out. Amazon wouldn't call me about this, no, I had to call them. I am the customer after all, and I am chasing them around for mistakes that they have made on their end, but yet I am being punished as a customer because of their mistakes. I had to wait 48 hours before I could speak to anybody concerning a return and then after 48 hours I was able to either ask for a refund or have it resent back out, which is going to incur more waiting time and therefore being punished for Amazons mistakes. I was taken aback when I found out how many hoops I would have to jump through to get my product re-delivered or refunded. All because Amazon delivery leaves parcels in public lobby and parking lots where they get stolen. Like I said, in the beginning of this review, Amazon has gone downhill extremely quick and at this rate, I can't expect them to be doing very well in six months time. Hopefully changes will come about that will be the best regard for the shopper.

Date of experience: February 9, 2021
Virginia
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Amazon is a great site they offer everything you could think about in one shop. But the prime membership is absolutely pointless. They have you for a service that is not honored. Prime is guaranteed 2 day shipping, i have a huge problem with the fact that i ordered 5 items and was told that they would arrive within 2 days or placing the order then the day before delivery was suppose to be made the change the delivery date which pushed the item to not being delivered until 5-6 days later. Not acceptable for me. I needed these items for a business trip and i was not receiving my items on time after i had placed the order a week ahead of time. So i was forced to cancel my orders, and my prime membership, not wasting my money on a service that serves no purpose. Taking my money to Walmart or target at least you will get your item in time and on the spot.

Date of experience: February 9, 2021
Georgia
1 review
0 helpful votes
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I have shopped Amazon ALOT over the yrs between mine and my husband's account. Recently they claim suspicious activity from my account and will not allow me to post reviews AT ALL on the products that I buy with MY money. These are baseless claims. I've asked repeatedly why and what evidence they have of suspicious activity but they will not return an email with any explanation except a b. S. " refer to guidelines " email. I never broke any guidelines. Honest reviews are a vital part of online shopping. I was always honest. It makes me irate that my money is good enough for Amazon but my opinion on the products and service is not good enough and apparently not wanted.

Date of experience: February 4, 2021
California
1 review
17 helpful votes
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This is a review on their returns
February 3, 2021

Its been almost a whole three weeks since I send my item back and still haven't gotten a refund their return service is so slow I'm really mad I need my money now the fact I contact three people didn't help they all say the same thing "wait another week" like the heck smh I'm disappointed in Amazon love them for their shipping but beware of sending items back.

Date of experience: February 3, 2021
Guatemala
3 reviews
0 helpful votes
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Opportunities
February 2, 2021

I have wanted to learn English for a long time but the way was not found, I was always lazy. It's been a long time since I discovered Daniel Welsch on YouTube and I watch all his videos. And this book, like its videos, make learning English easier, more attractive to consolidate or improve your knowledge. I recommend it to everyone.

Date of experience: February 2, 2021
Australia
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Bad products
January 31, 2021

I've ordered a few items on amazon and most if not all are disappointing specially when products are advertised to be coming from the western countries yet when it arrives most if not all comes from china which are mostly made of very cheap material and very poor quality and poor standards... needless to say amazon put me off online shopping altogether!

Date of experience: January 31, 2021
GB
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Fraud on Amazon App!
January 31, 2021

I promised as a gift what the announced promised:
Microsoft Surface Pro 7, with a Quad core I7,16GB RAM, 512GB SSD, and what I have received is a much inferior and cheaper product. A Microsoft Surface GO 2.
Luckily I understand a little bit about the product they are selling and I realized the fraud. Imagine how many people are getting purposely deceived by Amazon. I could by this product cheaper elsewhere but, naively I thought Amazon would be more reliable.
Now they are offering me as the only choice a refund... well first I promised a product as gift and I am not interested in a refund; secondly they are still selling this item and deceiving people in this scam. Shame on you Amazon. I want my product, the one you are selling still and not my money back. This is a online purchase, so the only way for customers to check the product is through the item description. STOP THIS FRAUD NOW! #amazonnotreliable #amazonscam #amazonfraud

Date of experience: January 30, 2021
India
5 reviews
0 helpful votes
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Good Service
January 30, 2021

Amazon shows other products for you to compare immediately. Making your order and it'll come right to your door.

Date of experience: January 30, 2021
Portugal
3 reviews
0 helpful votes
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Outstanding support client service. Attention, efficient, easy to deal with and quick response or solution!
Besides, one can use the chat service or, even better, they may call us. And immediately!

Date of experience: January 28, 2021
Germany
2 reviews
0 helpful votes
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Very nice
January 28, 2021

I just tried and found it very nice, thank you PatPat. Nice things with good quality. I like the things which i bought

Date of experience: January 28, 2021
North Carolina
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Good
January 27, 2021

Amazon's pretty good, I been buying for many years and a long time, Amazon almost always deliver, when I have problem they always fix it so it's ok I believe.

Date of experience: January 27, 2021
California
13 reviews
3 helpful votes
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Best
January 23, 2021

One of the best and mojor online store in USA also in the world. Their service is very good and products also

Date of experience: January 23, 2021
Indiana
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Fast Shipping!
January 23, 2021

Even though Amazon claims your delivery will take several days, it typically only takes 3 days for package to arrive even without owning their Prime membership. This is one of the reasons I do online shopping on Amazon, rather than use other online shopping sites!

Date of experience: January 22, 2021
Arizona
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Rip off
January 23, 2021

Since Amazon deemed themselves as a socialist supporter I canceled my account and they took all the movies I purchased. Don't buy from this den of thieves.

Date of experience: January 22, 2021
Texas
2 reviews
0 helpful votes
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Better off
January 22, 2021

This survey is very great also and very interesting.so, all off its very amazing survey. I am feeling very enjoy it.

Date of experience: January 22, 2021