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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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New York
2 reviews
7 helpful votes
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Avoid at all costs
September 18, 2015

Don't buy from GearBest. Let me tell you how I lost $64.99. I ordered a Car Dash Cam from them and when I received it an important feature didn't work. The video from the unit was fine for a day then it had a hesitation of 1 sec to 2 secs. It looked choppy and the sound was off as well. Eventually I was getting error messages that the video wouldn't play at all. I changed the Micro SD card to no avail. I emailed GearBest and was assigned Ticket # T*******474 on Aug 10 2015. After a series of frustrating emails from them they agreed to take it back. Their requirements are you must send it back through the US Postal Service with a tracking number. Did I mention I had to send it back to China! I went to the Post Office and was told that the postage from NY to China was $45.75. I emailed GearBest and told them this wasn't an option and they offered to send me a new one at a discounted price of $39 on Sept 5 2015. Now I would be paying $103.99 for a dash cam that costs $64.99 but was cheaper then mailing the Cam back to China. I agreed to the $39. No response. Sent them 2 more emails, still no response as of Sept 18 2015. Pay a few dollars extra and buy from ebay, Amazon or Newegg. If you have a problem there will be no issues with these three.

Date of experience: September 18, 2015
Lily L. Gearbest Rep
over a year old

Dear Guy,

We want to say thank you for providing us with important information about your situation. Thank you for your important feedback and for letting us about your experience with us.

We do in fact inspect all items before we ship them. Unfortunately, from time to time items get damaged during shipping. We stand behind every item we sell.

We will be in touch with the customer to personally apologize and offer special consideration for what was clearly an unacceptable level of service. We can and will do better in the future.

Best regards,
Gearbest.com

GB
10 reviews
1 helpful vote
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Parcels dont turn up!
September 18, 2015

After over a year of making the occasional order, I've come to the conclusion it's cheaper to buy locally. So far I've had a 50 delivery success rate! Shocking i know, but this was done over 18 mths and 50 separate orders!
As of recently i only shop with the other popular Chinese site. These haven't let me down at all in the same time period. I recommend you avoid Gearbest, you will lose money in the long run.

Date of experience: September 18, 2015
Canada
1 review
2 helpful votes
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Well to say the least i am pissed off. This company totally scammed me. Like a few people said before i tested this company out with a few small orders and everything arrived on time, even quickly. Within 5 days, with tracking numbers and everything. So i trusted them, and placed a big order using my credit card, over $500 usd. 5 days went by and i still didn't have a tracking number i started a ticket and asked them what was going on. I waited another 5 days for a reply, which they said that one of the items i ordered was not in stock, and would take another 4 weeks to be in stock. They offered to ship my other items and send the out of stock item when they could. I said that was acceptable. I waited another 5 days, still no tracking number. So i replied to the ticket, and said what is going on. 4 days after this message i get a reply that is just generic and didn't address my concerns at all. I sent them another message saying please just ship my items and cancel the order of the out stock item. 2 weeks went by before i got another reply, and they said ok we will do that. I waited a week for the tracking number still nothing. I finally just said screw it i want my money back. I requested to cancel my order and refund my order. Its been another two weeks and still no reply. If i could give them less than one star i would. This company ships smaller items in hopes that you will place a big order, and when you do, they just steal your money. Beware, please learn from my mistake.

Date of experience: September 18, 2015
Lily L. Gearbest Rep
over a year old

Dear Glen,

Thank you for your important feedback and for letting us about your experience with us.

We cannot apologize enough for any inconveniences this may have caused you.

We are going to reach out to this customer to apologize in a more personal way, and to offer an accommodation as thanks for bringing this issue to our attention.

Best regards,
Gearbest.com

North Carolina
1 review
2 helpful votes
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Terrible Service!
September 18, 2015

I ordered a FitBit charger from this company over a month ago, and I still have yet to receive it. I have contacted the company and their reply was that I just needed to keep waiting. I've never had to wait so long for an item, and I'm starting to doubt I'm even going to receive it! I've ordered items that have shipped from China before and they have never taken this long to arrive.

Date of experience: September 17, 2015
Lily L. Gearbest Rep
over a year old

Dear Jen,

Thank you so much for informing us about your shopping experience.

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?

Thank you again for bringing these matters to our attention.

Best regards,
Gearbest.com

Morocco
1 review
1 helpful vote
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I did buy chuwi vi8 from theme for only 78
On other website it's for more than 90$
And they have prety good
Costumer services
I did receive it after 35 days ( free shipping) and i didn't even pay any tax because they didn't put the real price on the package that's another +1 for theme

Number: W**************
Tracking number: RF*******SG
Date: Aug 14,2015
Nickname: leh. Lotfi

Date of experience: September 17, 2015
Italy
1 review
1 helpful vote
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Excellent reseller!
September 17, 2015

English: My purchases have always been excellent. I bought several products and I never had any problems. My last purchase was a smartwatch and in a few days I received it. Delivery times are short and do not cost much. Great experience with this site.

Italian: I miei acquisti sono sempre stati ottimi. Ho comprato diversi prodotti e non ho mai avuto problemi. Il mio ultimo acquisto è stato uno smartwatch e in pochi giorni l'ho ricevuto. I tempi di consegna sono brevi e non costano molto. Ottima esperienza con questo sito

Date of experience: September 17, 2015
France
1 review
3 helpful votes
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CS is peace of sheet
If you have a problem nobody at home
Open a disput with paypal if you can because it's the best way
THEY GIVE POINTS TO CUSTOMER FOR LEAVING GOOD REVIEWS
Avoid this shop!

Date of experience: September 16, 2015
Lily L. Gearbest Rep
over a year old

Dear rog,

Thank you for your important feedback and for letting us about your experience with us.

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

We are and will try to give our best service to every custoimer.

Best regards,
Gearbest.com

Germany
1 review
1 helpful vote
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Absolutely I recommend this shop! More than five months before the ordered and paid € 225 for the phone and I have not seen either goods or money! First the package lost, then found, nor was it then with the carrier, and finally the best after five months of like this "trade" offers a refund of half the amount paid or the payment of the other half for sending new phone... never again!

Date of experience: September 16, 2015
Lily L. Gearbest Rep
over a year old

Dear Tomas,

We're extremely grateful for your constructive feedback.

We cannot apologize enough for any inconveniences this may have caused you.

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

Again, I am sorry for the frustration this has caused you and hope that we could solve the problem without delay.

Best regards,
Gearbest.com

Florida
1 review
1 helpful vote
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Poor
September 15, 2015

I ordered2 products and I'm trying to put in the tracking # and nothing is found and it says it has been sent out. Idk who is shipping it. (Carrier) and I can't get a hold of anyone.

Date of experience: September 15, 2015
Lily L. Gearbest Rep
over a year old

Dear Jennifer,

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

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 you a better solution?

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

Best regards,
Gearbest.com

Minnesota
1 review
3 helpful votes
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I ordered two items from GearBest. I knew they would not be high quality but I like cheap gadgets to toy with too. Unfortunately, they were utter junk. First, a rigid banded smart watch/pedometer, broke when I tried to slide it on my wrist. I don't have big wrists by any stretch of the imagination, the band just didn't have any give and cracked at one of the joints right away. Next, a watch that arrived broken. Two small supposedly functional hands on it were detached when I got it. Furthermore, the watch didn't track time correctly. I posted reviews for the items on the site and neither have shown up. Then I started looking at their reviews; there are absolutely none below 4 stars. Looks like they only post 4 and 5 star reviews and any negative reviews are ignored - check for yourself. I will never buy from them again.

Date of experience: September 15, 2015
Lily L. Gearbest Rep
over a year old

Dear Bryan,

We're extremely grateful for your constructive feedback.

We do in fact inspect all items before we ship them. Unfortunately, from time to time items get damaged during shipping. We stand behind every item we sell.
Could you please tell us your order number or your ticket number so that we can offer you a better solution?

Thank you again for bringing these matters to our attention.

Best regards,
Gearbest.com

GB
1 review
1 helpful vote
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I bought a Beelink S82 Plus TV box which is brilliant!

Delivery was outstanding! My ordered item arrived within 24 hours!

I will definitely be buying from Gearbest in the near future!

5 Stars!:)

WW************** - July 22 2015

Date of experience: September 14, 2015
Italy
3 reviews
5 helpful votes
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No Help. No warranty
September 14, 2015

Very disappointed. Ordered 3 times from this site.
Last one was one case for xiaomi yi.
After 1 month and half nothing arrived.
Wrote to customer service two times!
NO ANSWER AT ALL.
WILL NOT BUY HERE ANYMORE

Date of experience: September 14, 2015
Lily L. Gearbest Rep
over a year old

Dear Davide,

Thank you so much for informing us about your shopping experience.

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 your ticket number so that we can offer you a better solution?

Thank you again for bringing these matters to our attention.

Best regards,
Gearbest.com

Iowa
1 review
2 helpful votes
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Still waiting on warranty.
September 13, 2015

Gearbest did send me my phone, it was battered and had a few scratches on the screen.
The phone powered on, it was functional, but just a few short weeks later the screen died.
They ask you to kindly wait for after-sales support, which does not exist. THREE WEEKS LATER I'M STILL WAITING.

Date of experience: September 13, 2015
Lily L. Gearbest Rep
over a year old

Dear Carl,

We're extremely grateful for your constructive feedback.

We do in fact inspect all items before we ship them. Unfortunately, from time to time items get damaged during shipping. We stand behind every item we sell.
Could you please tell us your order number or your ticket number so that we can offer you a better solution?

Thank you again for bringing these matters to our attention.

Best regards,
Gearbest.com

Spain
5 reviews
4 helpful votes
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Móvil defectuoso
September 13, 2015

Compre un móvil y me llego defectuoso, la empresa se desentendió del problema, les hace falta estudiar algo de marketing y las consecuencias de un cliente insatisfecho

Date of experience: September 13, 2015
Lily L. Gearbest Rep
over a year old

Dear Varito,

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

We do in fact inspect all items before we ship them. Unfortunately, from time to time items get damaged during shipping. We stand behind every item we sell.
Could you please tell us your order 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

Algeria
1 review
4 helpful votes
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I love gearbest
September 12, 2015

I really like this web site and i recommend it for online shopping
They are fast and secure
Simply, the best
My order number: W**************
Date: Jun 27,2015
My nickname: oussama oussama

Date of experience: September 12, 2015
Poland
1 review
0 helpful votes
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I will recommend for my family and friends! I am very satisfied with the shopping in GEARBEST store. Good prices, great contact, package well described and well packaged come to Europe after about 9-12 days. I constantly observe store promotions and recommend it also to my faily and friends. I would definitely still buy in this shop.

Date of experience: September 12, 2015
Iowa
3 reviews
3 helpful votes
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***Give Gearbest a try***
September 12, 2015

My overall experience with Gearbest has been very good. *Prices are awesome. *My items have shipped from overseas in a timely manner and have arrived in excellent condition. I would recommend everyone give Gearbest a try. You will not be disappointed.

Date of experience: September 11, 2015
Israel
1 review
1 helpful vote
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Best customer suuport.
September 11, 2015

I've bued several times at Gearbest, but I want to share my experience of a last purchase - the KSD TC1000 box mod for vaping. I found its price affordable and made a payment, but next day I found my mistake. I've ordered a red color instead of blue. I opened a ticket for this order with a request to change the color. A few hours after I've got an answer with request confirmation. Unfortunately, order details on a web site was not changed. All that I got were support promise. Delivery was fast and I got a blue box mod as requested. I'm going to keep buing from Gearbest.com, because they have a really good customer support with a pretty low prices.

Date of experience: September 11, 2015
Chile
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Trusty and good prices!
September 11, 2015

Gearbest is very good as shopping site. It has normally very good prices. I just bought an action camera and arrived fast, very well packed and working perfectly.
I can recommend it enthusiastically.

Date of experience: September 10, 2015
Canada
1 review
0 helpful votes
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I have bought multiple items from Gearbest.com, including a Win/Tablet, Cell Phone, Android Media Box, Smartphone, Bluetooth Headphones, Led Lights and other items. Shipping has always been fast and communication has always been excellent. I do not know how they can sell products at such an affordable price and guarantee everything they sell... but I have never been disappointed.
I highly recommend Gearbest.com... try it... you will not be disappointed.

Sincerely,

Oceanair

Date of experience: September 10, 2015

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