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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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Hungary
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Fast and reliable
March 11, 2015

They have good prices compared to other sites.
Nice customer service, fast and reliable shipping.
Also have a bonus system which is nice.

Date of experience: March 11, 2015
Germany
7 reviews
14 helpful votes
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I've ordered from GearBest a few times already, and I've never had any major problems with my experience there. The prices can be great, the products are acceptable for the price, and what little communication I've had with their customer service has been fine.

A few months ago, I got a great coupon from PandaCheck for 25% off so I ordered over-ear headphones for myself and my girlfriend. The headphones were basically generic Dre Beats with wires. I paid extra to have a tracking number with my shipping, but I ended up not needing it because the headphones actually arrived within 3 weeks of ordering, even though it was estimated they would take 4-5 weeks to get here. The headphones work great and, for $10 a pop, I can't complain too much. They can get a little tinny when sounds go higher, but the bass is great.

More recently I ordered a Waterproof Bluetooth Speaker because I needed a cheap speaker and it was the cheapest with good reviews (it was $10.50). I used the free shipping option and I didn't have a tracking number. I got a little worried when it didn't arrive after 5 weeks so I emailed the customer service. The guy was nice but couldn't tell me much other than "Your package is on its way." It arrived after 7 weeks and works as advertised.

Overall I can't complain. Pay for the shipping with a Tracking Number if you get antsy waiting for packages, but otherwise I've already recommended GearBest to friends because it's one of the easier to use wholesale tech sites I've found.

Date of experience: March 10, 2015
New Hampshire
2 reviews
10 helpful votes
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They sent me a broken watch and refuse to replace it. Even after sending in pictures.
Pray that you don't have to contact them for and problems.

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

Dear Gerald,
Thank you for recent comments. We take feedback very seriously, and clearly it did not meet your expectations.
I want to extend my sincere apologies for the problems you have experienced.
We do in fact inspect all items before we ship them. Unfortunately, from time to time items get damaged during shipping.
Could you please tell us the order number? We are willing to deal with it for you again to your satisfaction.
Best Regards
Customer Service

Spain
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Good communication and very fast shipping.
I received my shipment in the set time. Good packing.
Accept paypal and may make returns.
I will return to Buy at Gearbest.

Buena comunicación y envió rápido.
Recibí mi envió en el tiempo estipulado. Buen embalaje.
Aceptan PayPal y es posible hacer devoluciones.
Volveré a comprar en Gearbest.

Date of experience: March 10, 2015
Serbia
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Gearbest is the best
March 10, 2015

Very intuitive website
Great prices
Fast shipping
Great customer support
Good bonuses (points) for orders and reviews of ordered things
I prefer Gearbest over Aliexpress

Date of experience: March 10, 2015
France
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Contrary to most merchants based in China, Gearbest often ships their top-seller products from Europe which allows a faster delivery plus avoids the risk of paying taxes. They have incredibly low prices and great products.

Date of experience: March 8, 2015
Turkiye
1 review
1 helpful vote
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I was hesitant, but I was relieved when I gave the first order condition of seeing the cargo. Very successful.
There was no shortage of the product. When I canceled my other purchase was fast return time and returns.
Interest and relevance was very good. Thanks

+5
Date of experience: March 7, 2015
RU
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Excellent store!
March 7, 2015

Young, but very good shop! Made in Gearbest for several purchases, all very happy. Customer service is very good. With the quality of the goods. Regular discounts and coupons!
Thank You Gearbest! Well done, keep it up further!

Date of experience: March 7, 2015
Texas
1 review
0 helpful votes
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I ordered 6 shirts from Gearbest. They looked awesome in the photos and the prize was too good to pass up. I got the shirts and they were the correct sizes, at least that is what the tags say. I am 6' 3" tall and 238 lbs. I ordered XL and XXL. Most XL shirts fit me perfect. I do not know if this were children's XL or a small Asian XL. But they were not even close to fitting. In fact they were all different size's with XL tags. Only one shirt did fit and that was the XXL. The other 5 shirts would not even close, there was a one foot space when I tried them on, seriously. Do not buy from Gearbest, at least not clothes. Also the shirts do not look like the ad.

Date of experience: March 6, 2015
Greece
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Opportunity
March 6, 2015

I am very pleased with the items i buy and the quality they have in excellent prices. Very good communication too

Date of experience: March 6, 2015
Greece
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Got an e-cig for with the best price that I could find. [Trust me I searched many stores. Nothing like gearbest price]
A huge plus is that I got my order from US to Greece in arround 15 days [10 working days]
Amazing customer support.

Date of experience: March 5, 2015
Peru
2 reviews
0 helpful votes
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Enlightenment in shopping
March 6, 2015

English:
I've been shopping in Gearbest for around 4-5 years so far. Haven't had any issues with them. The most memorable thing that ocurred to me was that when they didn't had stock in a popular product offered me a voucher in discount for waiting a few days or else a total refund for my product. With this kind of quaranty i'm pretty confident to keep buying my stuff with them. Highlights for the packaging they do before shipping, and the pictures they take so you keep you informed of every little detail.

Español:
He estado comprando en Gearbest por alrededor de 4-5 años hasta ahora. No he tenido ningún problema con ellos. Lo más memorable que me ocurrió fue que cuando no tenían stock en un producto popular, me ofrecieron un cupón con descuento por esperar unos días o un reembolso total por mi producto. Con este tipo de garantía, estoy bastante seguro de seguir comprando mis cosas con ellos. Aspectos a destacar en el empaquetado que hacen antes del envío, y las fotos que toman para que te mantengan informado de cada pequeño detalle.

Date of experience: March 5, 2015
France
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Very good site
March 5, 2015

Really very good
Product quality and customer service that responds to you within 24 hours
I recommend

Date of experience: March 5, 2015
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Italy
1 review
0 helpful votes
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The best shop
March 5, 2015

Gearbest is the best place to shop. The prices are amazing. Shipping is fast. The customer service is great.

Date of experience: March 5, 2015
Spain
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Have made 5 purchases so far; 1 of them i decided to cancel and had my money back in less than 48 hours. 3 arrived to Spain in less than 2 weeks using standard shipment and still waiting for my last order which should arrive soon.
My experience with this store is excellent so far. Prices are cheap, delivery is fast, and i haven't had any trouble comunicating with them; hence i keep shopping.

Date of experience: March 5, 2015
Turkiye
1 review
0 helpful votes
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I made an order from gearbest for an eleaf elmo it came in good packacing and good shipping speed, thanks for your interest gearbest..

Date of experience: March 5, 2015
Egypt
1 review
0 helpful votes
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I live in Egypt, ordered 10 vape tweezers to be sent to the USA (to use a parcel forwarder since Egypt Post has been crappy lately) and I didn't talk to any customer service reps, just put a little note while ordering that no mention of vaping or vape to be labeled on the package. They gladly labeled the package as electronic tools and the delivery time was spot on. The product, price wise, was cheap but quality wise it's excellent unlike another similar product that broke on the first use I got from another retailer. Awesome pricing and awesome service. BTW, they do discount when you order more pieces of the same item *wink wink*

Date of experience: March 4, 2015
Oklahoma
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Lately this has been my favorite website to visit and make purchases. I'm always browsing and finding great gadgets and best of all, they have better prices than other websites. Their customer service has been super effective. They have a great variety of products plus they offer free shipping all over the world.

Date of experience: March 4, 2015
Latvia
1 review
0 helpful votes
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As I have ordered lots of items from gearbest.com I can assure that you will get 100% satisfaction with the service, price and handling speed + shipping cost. And If You have any questions the support team always answer all questions very fast as well as solve all of the problems, if there are any.
Will definitely continue to order items from this shop and I recommend you to do the same :)

Date of experience: March 4, 2015
GB
2 reviews
0 helpful votes
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Terrible customer service. The item I ordered was supposed to arrive in 25 business days. When it didn't arrive, I sent an email to gearbest and they told my to check with my post office and wait 2 more weeks! Finally, after the imposed 45 day wait, they offered (1) credit [but I will ever buy from them again!], (2) to pay an extra $1.99 to track the package [preposterous], (3) refund but with a deduction for postage costs [ridiculous]. They then sent endless emails asking if I wanted a refund, ignoring all replies that I did. It took a PayPal claim to get the money out of them.

Date of experience: March 4, 2015

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