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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
3,482
value
3,458
shipping
3,490
returns
2,584
quality
3,437

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New Zealand
1 review
1 helpful vote
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Product not received
October 12, 2015

I have not received 3 of my orders. It is been more than 2 months. It is a shame that no one has contacted me neither apologized for the delay. I have been repeatedly sending emails also been trying to chat with your customer service team but never got a response from you guys. Wonder how you guys are still running this business. If you cannot send me the product, then refund my money. Following are the products order numbers

1) W**************
2) W**************
3) W**************

Date of experience: October 12, 2015
Lily L. Gearbest Rep
over a year old

Dear Dino,

I want to start by extending our thanks to you for providing your extremely valuable feedback to us.

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.

We want to say thank you for providing us with important information about your situation.

Best regard,
Gearbest.com

New York
1 review
1 helpful vote
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Forgive Up To 77 Times?
October 12, 2015

It's been 77 days and I have not received either of my packages yet. GearBest asked for a few days to track it. I have not gotten any response and still waiting for any explanation after more then a week. I was promised a refund of a flash light and expediting of my phoblet. Nothing. Costumer Service none-responsive after several emails. Took my money and ran. I'm down $111.00!

You may have had a better experience with them; but I never got 2 different orders I've placed. As for me: first time and last time customer.

As of 10-16-15

They have become obnoxious and keep on sending me the same email about dropping the PayPal claims before a partial refund numerous times a day. I had to finally block them. That is the best way to keep customers coming!

As of 10/28/15
I just received my PayPal money from unfulfilled GearBest orders. That's $112. I did have to call for them to review my case, since GearBest kept on appealing the case. It's all over. But the mission to warn the world against the crooks at GearBest does not end. BEWARE AND STAY CLEAR OF GEARBEST. It took over 3 months to get the claims closed, but I'm happy I waited.

Date of experience: October 12, 2015
Lily L. Gearbest Rep
over a year old

Dear Robert,

Thank you so much for your important feedback. We are always very grateful to hear from our customers.

Thank you so much for your important feedback. We are always very grateful to hear from our customers.
Could you please tell us your order number so that we can offer a better solution here?

You are a valued customer, and we are committed to providing you with the best service possible.

Best regards,
Gearbest.com

Australia
1 review
1 helpful vote
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I ordered a Rednote 2, after 2 days I get a message saying it has been shipped but the tracking number is invalid.
Tried everything to but no communication back from gearbest.
I read only BS replies on here,, never that people actually have been helped.
I sent again a message and will start Paypal dispute oct 16 if I dont have a valid tracking number by then.
Not hopefull...

Ok, so I got a generic message back to provide order nr which I did. If no valid tracking number by oct 16 I start Paypal procedure...

Date of experience: October 12, 2015
Lily L. Gearbest Rep
over a year old

Dear vic,

We are so grateful for this feedback. It means a lot to us.

We can not apologize enough for the inconvenience caused for you.
Could you please tell us your order number or ticket number so that we can offer you a better solution?

We want to say thank you for providing us with important information about your situation.

Best regards,
Gearbest.com

Malaysia
1 review
6 helpful votes
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AVOID THIS COMPANY!
October 12, 2015

I've ordered accessories for my camera in middle of august 2015 using the free delivery options. Waited a month as promised and I have never received the items. They asked to wait for another month. I wonder what kind of excuses will the customer services will cook up? This is my first time cheated by an online company. I've dealt with online companies from China and it has been a good experience for me. AVOID this company at all cost.

Date of experience: October 11, 2015
Lily L. Gearbest Rep
over a year old

Dear ashrin,

I want to start by extending our thanks to you for providing your extremely valuable feedback to us.

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 so that we can offer a better solution?

We want to say thank you for providing us with important information about your situation.

Best regard,
Gearbest.com

New Zealand
1 review
6 helpful votes
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Not worth the hassle
October 11, 2015

I purchased two cameras from Gearbest, and paid expedited shipping. Both were in stock at the time of purchase, yet the first item took 7 days to ship, and the second one took 17 days! Once shipped, the items took the maximum time allowed by the expedited shipping. When I wrote a negative review, it was removed. Their support was completely unapologetic, and didn't answer most of my questions. I won't make the mistake of dealing with them again. I have much much better experiences with most retailers like them, but they dropped the ball badly.

Date of experience: October 11, 2015
Lily L. Gearbest Rep
over a year old

Dear Mal,
We're extremely grateful for your constructive feedback.

We can not apologize enough for the inconvenience caused here.
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.

Best regards,
Gearbest.com

Egypt
2 reviews
13 helpful votes
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Gearbest very nice store
October 11, 2015

I placed 3 orders with them until now

W************** Jan 13,2015 22:42:28 PM $181.09 Shipped out

W************** Oct 09,2015 16:39:49 PM $230.68 Shipped out

W************** Oct 29,2015 18:28:11 PM $42.58 Shipped out
Last order shipped after one day only after payment plus they sent picture of the package to me

Special thanks to Lani she was helping me on any problem and she is very kind person and friendly

I will order again and again from them.

I've received my item on 27th oct and working well

Date of experience: October 11, 2015
Lily L. Gearbest Rep
over a year old

Dear Rezk,

We are glad to hear that your case is resolved to your satisfaction.
Thank you for updating us on it.
For any issues, you could feel free to contactus on site: support.gearbest.com adding the title: trustpilot complaint + order number + forwaring this email to complaint group.
We will be always at your service.

Thank you for your kind understanding and support.

Gearbest.com

Italy
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Awesome
October 10, 2015

I Bought a Meizu M2 Note Phablet. The product came fast, less than a week, in perfect condition. Excellent prices, customer service and very easy to navigate in the store.
Excellent experience overall, infact I already bought some other stuff on the site!

Date of experience: October 10, 2015
Viet Nam
1 review
3 helpful votes
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I ordered Meizu MX5 in 28/7, with tracking number is W**************.
Until now 10/10, I 've received nothing after 10 weeks waiting.
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Update: Oct 12th: Gearbest told me that MX5 was ship with tracking number RF*******SG.
Oct 28th: I received my MX5 already:)
Thank SiteJabber for allowing me to inform Gearbest. And thank Gearbest for your reply. Rgs

Date of experience: October 10, 2015
Lily L. Gearbest Rep
over a year old

Dear Tran,

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.

Best regards,
Gearbest.com

RU
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Bought a Wltoys A979 in jul, arrived in perfect condition, within the time should come, and the main price - I have never see. I recommend Gearbest - the best site of electronics.

Date of experience: October 9, 2015
Philippines
3 reviews
29 helpful votes
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THIS SITE IS HORRIBLE! DRESSLILY. GEARBEST AND SAMMY DRESS PLUS THE DIYTRADE ARE ALL SCAMMERS! CHINESE SCAMMER! THEY ALL OWN THOSE SITES! IT SHOULD BE SHUT DOWN!

Date of experience: October 9, 2015
Lily L. Gearbest Rep
over a year old

Dear Customer,

We are so grateful for this feedback. It means a lot to us.

We can not apologize enough for the inconvenience caused for you.
Could you please tell us your order number or ticket number so that we can offer you a better solution?

We want to say thank you for providing us with important information about your situation.

Best regards,
Gearbest.com

Angola
1 review
5 helpful votes
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At friday they sent this message:

Dear Silvestre ,

How are you? We hope you are well.
Thanks so much for placing order with us.
Sorry to disturb you.

We regret any inconvenience or frustration that your experience has caused you.

Some of the items arrived late, so we ship late.

Please note that the item in your order has finished procession now.

Suppose it could be shipped in 3 days.

Please accept our apologies for any inconvenience caused.

For the inconvenience, we are willing to apply for refunding 15 usd for extra compensation firstly, is it acceptable?

Once again, we sincerely apologize for any inconvenience that may have been caused and we look forward to hearing from you.
You are a valued customer, and we are committed to providing you with the best service possible.

Best Regards
Gearbest Customer Service

www.gearbest.com

Note: I Logged in at my account today, and the order W************** is still processing,

They are Liers please be carefull with this company, I will keep updating

Date of experience: October 9, 2015
Lily L. Gearbest Rep
over a year old

Dear Silvestre,

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.

Best regards,
Gearbest.com

Chile
1 review
5 helpful votes
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Avoid this site
October 9, 2015

The product never arrived after 3 months and they want to give me 50% of the product as store credit or resend it after i pay more. I will never buy from Gearbest again and i wont recommend it to anyone.

Date of experience: October 9, 2015
Lily L. Gearbest Rep
over a year old

Dear Marcel,

I want to start by extending our thanks to you for providing your extremely valuable feedback to us.

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 so that we can offer a better solution?

We want to say thank you for providing us with important information about your situation.

Best regard,
Gearbest.com

Chile
1 review
0 helpful votes
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The perfect shopping
October 10, 2015

I bought a router in August, arrived in perfect condition, within the time should come. The attendance for sale and post sale was excellent by GearBest.

Date of experience: October 8, 2015
GB
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Totally Awesome!
October 8, 2015

One of the best sites i have purchased from. Really are a great company. Ordered from the EU warehouse and came within a few days. Genuine products and if there are clones they are in the item description.

Date of experience: October 8, 2015
Poland
1 review
0 helpful votes
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- Good quality of products
- Good prices
- Very good customer support

Date of experience: October 8, 2015
Australia
1 review
4 helpful votes
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Avoid this company, terrible service, they just take your money with no intention to send the product. I ordered a phone in August and till yeaterday i was waiting t be send, Order was procesing, 2 months and procesing time should be 3-5 days. I even change my order t another phone in order to send me sooner but no.
No wish to refund also. All the time they were posponing they will get the phones for 7-15 days, than they will send me in 3-5 days days. But acctually they were waiting buyers protection to end and get my money and send nothing. I put pay pal dispute, so hope to get refund.
Do not buy worst store.

Date of experience: October 8, 2015
Lily L. Gearbest Rep
over a year old

Dear Mari,

Thank you so much for your important feedback. We are always very grateful to hear from our customers.

Thank you so much for your important feedback. We are always very grateful to hear from our customers.
Could you please tell us your order number so that we can offer a better solution here?

You are a valued customer, and we are committed to providing you with the best service possible.

Best regards,
Gearbest.com

India
1 review
4 helpful votes
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I ordered a watch in May and it hasnt reached me till today 10/08/2015.
This is the tracking number and the day when i ordered for W************** May 14,2015 02:39:48 AM $9.55.
6 Months later now they offer refund pathetic customer service.
No phone # to contact, Chat support is always busy for hrs together.
When a ticket is raised they wold take a minimum of 48hrs to reply.
Sloppy cust service, worst havent seen anything of this kind till now.
Chat support is offline since todays
"Welcome to Gearbest.com! Sorry for the inconvenience that we are offline now, Please submit a ticket on our support center. We will reply you in 24 hours except weekends and holidays".
Where to go and whom to contact very dissatisfied.
It is not gearbest it is GEARWORST.

Date of experience: October 8, 2015
Lily L. Gearbest Rep
over a year old

Dear Seshu,

We are so grateful for this feedback. It means a lot to us.

Last week is golden week of National Day in China.
We are sorry for replying late.
We can not apologize enough for the inconvenience caused for you.

We want to say thank you for providing us with important information about your situation.

Best regards,
Gearbest.com

Ukraine
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Gearbest is the best
October 8, 2015

Gearbest is the best)). They work very fast, convenient and comfortable. Everything I ordered came quickly and in time. Last ordered Power adapter came quickly, excellent quality, and the main price - I have never seen below. I recommend Gearbest - the best site of electronics.

Date of experience: October 8, 2015
Florida
1 review
2 helpful votes
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ALERT, MANY REVIEWS ARE TROLL POSTS, PHANTOM BUYERS. AVOID THIS COMPANY.

AV0ID THIS COMPANY, IMO THEY ARE SCAM/FRAUD ARTISTS, BANK PAID DIRECTLY TO THEM, GEARBEST HAS FUNDS, REFUSED TO SHIP DEMANDING PERSONAL INFO TO HACK.
BANK TO FILE FEDERAL WIRE FRAUD CHARGES.
SOON, ONLY WESTERN UNION TO DO TRANSACTIONS.

CRIMINALS. SKULL AND CROSSBONES...

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

Dear GLENN,

Thank you, we always welcome feedback from our valued customers.

We apologize for any inconvenience and hope that we will have another opportunity to ship you one of our fine products.
Could you please tell us your order number so that we can offer you a better solution?

Your patronage is important to us, and we hope that you’ll continue to give us opportunities to serve you.

Best regards,
Gearbest.com

GB
1 review
3 helpful votes
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LOST COMPLETE CONFIDENCE IN THIS SERVICE.
1) they screwed up my delivery address, mixed post code from card address with delivery address, said to me after late ticket reply it can't be changed. Excuse me?
2) sent tracking information that said delivered. NEVER RECEIVED IT. Followed up on their tracking info, called up deliver depot, which was Yodel, who told me, the tracking info given displayed a completely different name and person, so not my package. Excuse me?
3) submitted ticket after ticket. No telephone number, though their site states 24/7 telephone service. Ticket replies come late with apologies to late replies and no resolve.
DODGY. FRAUDULENT SERVICE, me thinks. STAY AWAY.
4) asked to be called. Asked for manager to contact me. Asked for telephone number. NO REPLY.

-- WILL REPORT THIS SERVICE AND PUT IN A LAW SUIT SHORTLY.

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

Dear customer,

I want to start by extending our thanks to you for providing your extremely valuable feedback to us.

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?

We want to say thank you for providing us with important information about your situation.

Best regard,
Gearbest.com

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