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Gearbest Reviews Summary

The company's reputation is significantly marred by widespread customer dissatisfaction, primarily stemming from persistent issues with order fulfillment, delays, and inadequate customer support. Many customers report difficulties in receiving refunds, with some waiting over a year without resolution. While a minority of reviews highlight positive experiences regarding product quality and timely delivery, these instances are overshadowed by the overwhelming negative feedback. Overall, the sentiment reflects a lack of reliability and transparency, leading to a recommendation for potential buyers to exercise caution when considering purchases from this company.

This summary is generated by AI, based on text from customer reviews

service
3,481
value
3,457
shipping
3,489
returns
2,583
quality
3,436

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RU
1 review
1 helpful vote
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In this store, in addition to low prices are often held shares when commodity prices are incredibly low. We strongly recommend to shop in GearBest.

Date of experience: December 7, 2015
Illinois
1 review
4 helpful votes
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No information on track number provided, ticket submission does not work, no response for contact, false promise on delivery time...

If gearbest.com continues its current ways of doing business, the Chinese officials should shut down such an international scam!

We will see!

Update: I made a mistake for not doing research before making purchase at gearbest.com.
I just found so many bad reviews on this "company". Here is my advice to gearbest.com: 出来混迟早要还的.

Date of experience: December 7, 2015
Lily L. Gearbest Rep
over a year old

Dear Guestof,

We wish to let the customer know that we are extremely sorry for their disappointment. Clearly, we did not meet their expectations and we will work towards creating the best outcome that everyone can be happy with.

We will sent you an email to m******[email protected] with a better solution.
Please check and give us an confirmation back.

Thank you for your time.

Gearbest.com

Mexico
1 review
2 helpful votes
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Great online store
December 7, 2015

This online store has tons of great products with good prices, the shipment is fast and secure, the customer service is nice and efficient. I love to by there

Date of experience: December 7, 2015
Spain
1 review
5 helpful votes
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Brought a dashcam on 27 November they say they ship in 2 working days
Had a email saying they have shiped it 7th December
Also cannot access their site or their customer service terrible company
Please stay away from them

Date of experience: December 7, 2015
Lily L. Gearbest Rep
over a year old

Dear a p.,

Thank you for sharing your experience with us. Our goal here is to exceed our customer's expectations during each shopping. We regret to hear that we did not meet your expectations in terms of product quality and customer services and extend our sincere apologies.

We have sent you an email to your *****[email protected] with top solution.
Please check and give a confirmation back.

Thank you for your time.

Gearbest.com

Canada
1 review
5 helpful votes
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Wait time is ridiculous
December 7, 2015

I ordered a balance wheel on nov6/15. Was told 3-5 business days to be shipped out. After about the 7th business day i asked whats going on. They said because their big sale 11/11 sale (which was 5 days after i placed my order) they ran out of stock and asked if i can wait another 7-10 business days. So i waited 11 and again asked why hasnt it shipped. They asked if i cam wait another week. So now it is over a month since i ordered and still not even shipped yet. Nevermind the month it will take to get here. Now they take forever to answer my tickets too
I also made another order for some small things to get expedited shipped to see if it was just that one item or the site. So i paid extra to get it shipped quicker. That was nov 24 and suppose to be 3-5 business days to get shipped out and that order hasnt even been shipped out. So both orders are still being processed

Date of experience: December 7, 2015
Lily L. Gearbest Rep
over a year old

Dear justin,

We're extremely grateful for your constructive feedback.

We apologize for any inconvenience and hope that we will have another opportunity to ship you one of our fine products.

Thank you again for bringing these matters to our attention.
We will also contact the customer to apologize for the delay and offer an accommodation for their troubles and inconvenience. We feel that this is the least we can do in the circumstances.

Gearbest.com

Belgium
1 review
3 helpful votes
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I ordered a product a while ago and it is still processing. I have sent several tickets, to which none have been answered. They have taken the money and I can not get a hold of anyone. The internet call service, for me, does not exist. No phone number or direct email. This is a bad company and will take your money and give you no product in return. Very disappointing.

Date of experience: December 7, 2015
Lily L. Gearbest Rep
over a year old

Dear Sean,

We're extremely grateful for your constructive feedback.

We apologize for any inconvenience and hope that we will have another opportunity to ship you one of our fine products.

It would be very appreciated that you could reply us in original tickets.

Many thanks.

Gearbest.com

Portugal
1 review
6 helpful votes
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Bad after sales support
December 7, 2015

I bought 2 TV Android boxes 13 days ago and still in processing.
Sent to support messages and no response until now.
I even paid extra for insurance, but even with that no feedback.
What else I can do to someone give me some answer?

Date of experience: December 7, 2015
Lily L. Gearbest Rep
over a year old

Dear Vitor,

Thank you for being kind enough to tell us about your experience. It means a lot to us because it gives us an opportunity to improve.

We would be grateful if you could please continue your communication with us in your support ticket(s), so that we can work together to reach an acceptable solution. We are committed to assisting every customer at any time. Many thanks.

Gearbest.com

Turkiye
1 review
5 helpful votes
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Wrong stock information!

I see on page the order ships within ''1-2 business days'' and ''in stock'' This is a lie. I am waiting 6 business days and order status still say ''processing''! And Live Chat is not working!

W**************

Date of experience: December 6, 2015
Lily L. Gearbest Rep
over a year old

Dear tzemile,

We're extremely grateful for your constructive feedback.

We apologize for any inconvenience and hope that we will have another opportunity to ship you one of our fine products.

Thank you again for bringing these matters to our attention.
We will also contact the customer to apologize for the delay and offer an accommodation for their troubles and inconvenience. We feel that this is the least we can do in the circumstances.

Gearbest.com

Washington
2 reviews
2 helpful votes
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I bought the Yi Ant camera but was not able to get it to connect. It appears that it might not be compatible with my D-Link range extender (a new model.) I opened a ticket and stated my case, asking to be able to return it for a refund. Support responded by asking that I try resetting my router and also the camera and try again. I wrote back the next day to say that I was not successful and again asked to be able to return it for a refund. They said no problem, wanted to confirm my address, but then stated that it would only be for store credit! I let them know that my address had not changed in the couple of days since the camera arrived and that I was hugely dissapointed in the idea of store credit. I went on to say that I would be letting others know of their short-sighted return policy. At that point they stopped communicating with me and so here I am with a camera that I can't use AND no store credit!

Update:

Since writing this review I have been contacted by Gearbest and offered a refund to my credit card. Thanks to SiteJabber!

Date of experience: December 6, 2015
Lily L. Gearbest Rep
over a year old

Dear Steven S.,

I want to start by apologizing unreservedly to you for what has happened; it is never our intention to upset any customer.

It may get damaged during shipping.

We have sent you an email to ******@gmail.com. Could you please check and give a confirmation back?

Our intention is simple: to make every customer completely satisfied with their purchase and to provide the best shopping experience possible.

Gearbest.com

California
1 review
4 helpful votes
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Very poor
December 6, 2015

I ordered three items in August. At the end of September, I wrote their customer support, with no reply. After the third attempt, I was told that there would be no refunds or replacements until after 60 days had passed (despite the 4 - 10 day shipping estimate).

When, after 2 months, I had still not received my items, I was told that I could have $10 of my $25 purchase back, but that they did not take responsibility for shipping.

Think of that: an internet retailer that doesn't take responsibility for delivery: it's a business model that is guaranteed to turn a profit.

Date of experience: December 6, 2015
Lily L. Gearbest Rep
over a year old

Dear Gadget,

Thank you for sharing your experience with us. Our goal here is to exceed our customer's expectations during each shopping. We regret to hear that we did not meet your expectations in terms of product quality and customer services and extend our sincere apologies.

We have sent you an email to your ****[email protected] with top solution.
Please check and give a confirmation back.

Thank you for your time.

Gearbest.com

California
5 reviews
7 helpful votes
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Over 2 weeks no item!
December 6, 2015

I have sent 2 tickets in looking for my item ordered Nov 19 today is Dec 6 still no item... 1st reply was lame same copy of tracking ticket I had "Undefined" was all it said. 2nd inquiry had gone ignored now for 4 days! Going to try to get my money back Monday!
This just goes to show... ya get whatcha' pay for! Lowest prices mean no service here!

Date of experience: December 6, 2015
GB
1 review
3 helpful votes
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Terrible
December 6, 2015

Trying to get incontact with any one is a joke! Submitted questions 3 days ago still no response! Will never use sight again and would definitely not recommend it! Have ruined my kids Christmas. I am seeking further action!

Date of experience: December 6, 2015
Ukraine
1 review
2 helpful votes
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I love Gearbest!
December 7, 2015

I buy products on gearbest about 1 year. I'm very pleased with their service and attitude to the buyer Price is compared to other shops are great. I wish them further evolve. I recently ordered goods.
I recently ordered the goods, orders are processed very quickly and immediately sent once, I was very pleased with this. Sending will come soon.

Date of experience: December 6, 2015
Florida
1 review
4 helpful votes
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The emulation console they gave me is great. It still work after 5 months. I next bought a Android tv box for $35 dollars. It should be comming on the 12/09/15. The shipping is also great. With the game console I also bought a android m horse phone which is great because it provided megreat reception and quality. The website shipped it fast that I cant believe that they used UPS for it.
Thanks Gearbest. A++++++++ for Gearbest.

Date of experience: December 5, 2015
New Zealand
1 review
4 helpful votes
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Proccesing takes ages
December 6, 2015

I ordered my swegway from gear best eight days ago on the product page it says Dispatch: Ships within 4-10 business days i know its says ten days but dude every other sight that i have used only takes like a quarter of what they say it might take i sent a ticket it says next day answer but i still haven't got a reply a day later

Date of experience: December 5, 2015
Lily L. Gearbest Rep
over a year old

Dear Chris,

We're extremely grateful for your constructive feedback.

We apologize for any inconvenience and hope that we will have another opportunity to ship you one of our fine products.

It would be very appreciated that you could reply us in original tickets.

Many thanks.

Gearbest.com

Poland
1 review
2 helpful votes
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Mi band
December 5, 2015

Fast shipping, good product. I very pleased with gearbest for honesty and commitment to the customer happy, I bought miband. I recomend shop and product.

Date of experience: December 5, 2015
Canada
1 review
7 helpful votes
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I wrote a not so great review a few weeks back on this company. This new review is to conclude my experience.

Ordered a product. It was shipped within 3 days (great!). Its now been 3 monthes. Ive check with postal services, the know nothing. Gear Best Support after multiple tickets told me its now my problem. Finally after many more tickets, they told me the product was actually out of stock and never shipped. They offered a refund, however didnt credit it back to my card! Just gave store credit for less than I orginally paid.

I consider my payment to Gear Best a donation to the worst company on the internet at this point.

Bottom line using their service is a mistake. Pay for something, be lied to about its shipment, wait months, be offered store credit (at a fraction of what my initial payment was)

Date of experience: December 5, 2015
Lily L. Gearbest Rep
over a year old

Dear S D.,

Thank you for your valuable feedback. We always look forward to hearing from our valued customers.

We are also upset at the customer's dissatisfaction and want to ensure they are perfectly satisfied with their experience. We need to identify where the disconnect was so we may prevent it from happening again.

Could you please tell us your order number or tracking number or ticket number so that we can offer a better solution?

We value your patronage and wish to continue serving you in the best way possible.

Gearbest.com

Slovakia
1 review
4 helpful votes
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Scam!
December 5, 2015

I never received my item, so I open ticket, but they even not responding on my ticket and emails...

Date of experience: December 5, 2015
Lily L. Gearbest Rep
over a year old

Dear Tomas,

We wish to let the customer know that we are extremely sorry for their disappointment.

From time to time with thousands of shipments there will be an occasional issue with shipping. Our procedure is designed to handle situations like this one quickly and efficiently.

Could you please tell us your order number or ticket number so that we can offer a better solution?

Thank you again for bringing these matters to our attention.

Gearbest.com

New Hampshire
1 review
2 helpful votes
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5 star reviews are fake.
December 5, 2015

Hate to say this but any positive reviews are fake and generated by an automated bot. I've scrolled back a little and noticed that some of the positive reviews repeat themselves! I have ordered a smart watch a few days ago, no response from gearbest. Classic scam. I feel so stupid for not reading reviews before purchasing... STAY AWAY from this seller!

Date of experience: December 5, 2015
Lily L. Gearbest Rep
over a year old

Dear Allen,

We're extremely grateful for your constructive feedback.

We apologize for any inconvenience and hope that we will have another opportunity to ship you one of our fine products.

It would be very appreciated that you could reply us in original tickets.

Many thanks.

Gearbest.com

GB
1 review
7 helpful votes
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Waste of time
December 5, 2015

Avoid this "shop" if you don't want to loose your time:
2015-11-22 ordered two items and paid in full. In both items pages they say "Dispatch: Ships within 3-5 business days"
2015-11-29 7 days later - nothing happened - when I checked the order status it says "processing", so I sent ticket to them asking what's going on with my order
2015-12-05 almost 2 weeks after placing order - the order status is still "processing" - the ticket is still without any answer.

Update: after a lot of tries and promises I received finally the refund.

Date of experience: December 5, 2015
Lily L. Gearbest Rep
over a year old

Dear G S,

Thank you for being kind enough to tell us about your experience. It means a lot to us because it gives us an opportunity to improve.

We would be grateful if you could please continue your communication with us in your support ticket(s), so that we can work together to reach an acceptable solution. We are committed to assisting every customer at any time. Many thanks.

Gearbest.com

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