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Gilt Reviews Summary

Gilt has a rating of 2.2 stars from 908 reviews, indicating that most customers are generally dissatisfied with their purchases. Reviewers dissatisfied with Gilt most frequently mention customer service, final sale and credit card. Gilt ranks 12th among Designer Clothes sites.

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164
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157
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returns
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quality
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TW
1 review
2 helpful votes
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I feel Like being SCAM by the GILT site, I ordered two items that stated to be 40% off, instead I got only one item for 40% off. Then I turned to the customer service. They offered an $60 code to me which is meaningless when the they always have a $50 code once per month. I am really disappointed. Afterwards I asked them to make it a credit so i can combine discount so that make sense my $60 would be worth it. They refused and told me it was impossible to undo, the code has given to me. I think this is absolutely ridiculous, who the hell on earth would trust them if the code cannot be undone?

Date of experience: January 14, 2018
Gilt S. — Gilt Rep
over a year old

Hi Jeff,

I am sorry that you feel this way and for any confusion surrounding the promotion.

I can see now that you have happily resolved this with my colleague Adam. I hope all is now well.

Should you have any further questions please do reach out we will be happy to assist you.

Warm regards,
Maureen
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Utah
1 review
1 helpful vote
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Wallet vs card case
January 2, 2018

Received a wallet as a Christmas gift, what I received was a card holder. Contacted the person who sent it to me and the order/ receipt they sent even says wallet. Called customer service was told had to go through the person who sent it me the gift to contact them. Just seems tacky to call someone asking them to go through this whole process, the turn around and ask them to purchase something else. I get the concern with theft, but really with a e-receipt I cannot exchange them.

Date of experience: December 31, 2017
Gilt S. — Gilt Rep
over a year old

Hi David,

I am sorry for any upset caused, for our members security we do need the email information or order number to assist with returning a gift.

However, this is only if the giftee has noted this as a gift on the order and the order is addressed it to you. If not, then for your friends account security we will need her to contact us.

I am very sorry, please advise she can reach out to me on [email protected] ATT: Maureen and I will try to resolve this as fast as possible for both of you.

Warm regards,
Maureen
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Connecticut
4 reviews
11 helpful votes
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Gilt Reached Out...
December 27, 2017
Updated review

Gilt contacted me after I published this review. Since they didn't have a time machine that would get me back the hours -- yes, hours -- of my life I spent trying to resolve the issues they caused then I don't know what their purpose was in contacted me. Why would they think I'd want to do business with them again? I came to this site and posted a review to warn everybody I could NOT to do business with them.

Date of experience: December 27, 2017
Gilt S. — Gilt Rep
over a year old

Hi there,

I am very sorry that you are unhappy with this matter. I do not wish to take up more of your time.

I would just like you to know that if you wish to discuss the issues you have further please do send me an email. ([email protected] ATT: Maureen)

Wishing you and your loved ones a very Happy New Year!

Warm regards,
Maureen
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It's easier to just post the complaiint I filed re: Gilt:

"In the past two months, GILT has sent me products I didnt order four times. Ive repeatedly had to contact them to make them aware of their mistakes. Theyve relied on me using my own time and materials to prepare and return the packages and Im tired of essentially working for them when they make a mistake.

Im enclosing emails from Gilt in which they acknowledge the three previous packages were sent without my knowledge or agreement. Im enclosing the final email I sent them saying the boxes were picked up; an email which they never even bothered to replying to...

I didnt authorize this charge of $57.98. Im attaching three emails from March 24,2015 -- two in which I cancel the order and one from GILT confirming the cancellation and stating that and I wont be charged. Im also enclosing a bank statement showing I was charged on 3/27/2015."

When I contacted GILT about this, they denied that I'd cancelled the charge and were very obnoxious about it. Nevertheless, I have an email from a GILT employee, XXXXXX XXXXXXXX, dated March 24,2015 at 4:15 pm stating she cancelled the order and I wouldn't be charged. I also have bank records showing I was charged on March 27,2015 for the $57 by GILT.

They're a disorganized company with very rude employees and I haven't yet had a conversation with them where the phone lines worked. They didn't even know they'd sent me the three pans and I had to convince them. They didn't thank me for taking my time or using my materials to return them. Then they sent me another pan. I'm really tired of this company.

Date of experience: December 20, 2017
New Jersey
1 review
0 helpful votes
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I recently placed an order on Gilt via their mobile app. Mobile app did not show the shipping address. In the past I have had no problems placing order on the app and was not expecting anything different. However, this time the order was shipped to completely different address. Upon calling the customer service, they insisted the incorrect address was the default address on my profile at the time of the order. However there is no way to see your address options on the mobile app. What annoyed me is that the rep explained that they recommend using alternate browser rather than rectify the situation. I had to figure out how to reach out to the alternate address and then followup with Gilt again to reship the order. They offered no explanation as to why the default address on my profile had changed or why their mobile app is not their best medium to order. While I can probably understand their mobile app challenges, I am most disappointed in their customer service department and the handling of my call in this scenario.

Date of experience: December 26, 2017
New York
1 review
3 helpful votes
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I recently purchased tickets through Gilt for a specific section that was suppose to be pre-loaded with credit for food and drinks. Not only did I receive tickets for a cheaper section, but my tickets also did not have any credit. After 30 or so minutes on the phone, after the game started, I was told by customer service that there was nothing they can do and that I should sit in the incorrect tickets and call them after the to sort it out. I called them the next day and they were still unprepared for my situation. After explaining my situation all over again to this representative I was told that it was being sent to the escalation team and that it will take 3-5 days for them to reach out to me. I also mentioned that I have a similar order upcoming in 3 days and the customer service representative didn't even sound confident that they would reply soon enough to confirm that order as well. This is just overall an awful customer experience and I want to warn others from purchasing anything from this site. Thank you.

Date of experience: December 20, 2017
Gilt S. — Gilt Rep
over a year old

Hi Alex,

I am very sorry to hear this. I have reviewed your account and can see that we have now escalated this matter for you. I have added that this is urgent and hope to have an update soon for you. I have also asked our management team to review your tickets for the 23rd to ensure everything is good with them.

Alex, I understand this has been an unhappy experience and I am truly sorry, we will do our very best to get this matter sorted for you. If you would like to discuss this further please do send me an email to [email protected] ATT: Maureen I would be happy to keep you updated.

Warm regards,
Maureen
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New York
1 review
4 helpful votes
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I have been a Noir customer for years. On Nov. 27,2017 I received a Dolce & Gabbana dress ordered on Nov. 21 (costing more than $2000 including tax and delivery charge), and SHOCK, the dress has none of the original tags that one would expect to be attached to a new item of clothing (i. E., the one attached with a string to any new garment; any vendor of new clothing will warn customers that no return would be accepted without one). This dress was sold during a D&G event and said to be "sourced from a trusted Gilt vendor" and was marked non-returnable "due to further price reduction." There was no disclosure anywhere on the site/webpage that such dress is a vintage or used or was missing original tags. By contrast, Gilt regularly hosts what Gilt advertises as "vintage handbag" events and "estate jewelry" events such that any customer would know and expect the items being sold are second hand. However, Gilt was not promoting this specific D&G event as a sale of second-hand/vintage items. Furthermore, several years ago I purchased a Dolce & Gabbana dress from Gilt (for around $1000) and it came, as one would expect, all original tags properly attached and a D&G hanger. I reached out immediately to Gilt to ask about why this dress came without any original tags and whether it was used/second-hand. During a whole week of back-and-forth, Gilt kept saying "we stand behind the authenticity" of the dress, but would not say whether this dress is new (as one would have expected unless the vendor has specifically told you it is used). Gilt also says because it said it is non-returnable, I cannot return it. This is bait-and-switch and patent fraud, given the lack of honest disclosure/representation upfront about this item. Judging from the other recent comments, it looks like dishonesty has become the recent trademark of Gilt. How low has the Company fallen, for a company where the wife of an ex-colleague of mine had a hand in co-founding.

Date of experience: December 8, 2017
Gilt S. — Gilt Rep
over a year old

Hi Pearl,

I am truly sorry to read this. I assure you that is not the standard we strive for here at Gilt.

I would be happy to look into this matter for you if you could kindly send an email to [email protected] ATT: Maureen

I promise that I will investigate this matter for you fully Pearl.

I hope to hear from oyu.

Warm regards,
Maureen
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Georgia
1 review
3 helpful votes
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Dishonest
November 28, 2017

I purchased an item from Gilt for a gift and was anxiously awaiting its arrival. Upon tracking the package, I saw that it was one day from my house and the shipper requested that the package be returned. I contacted Gilt to inquire where my item was only to be told that 5he site had a technical glitch and the item should never have been sold to me for that price. I was never notified that my order was cancelled. They just took the item back without so much as an apology and an explanation. I now have no gift for my daughter. When I contacted Gikt they had no explanation as to why they didnt notify me that they were cancelling my sale and no apology. They should have offered immediate notification to allow me to buy another gift or offer a discount code for the item they cancelled. Disgusting!

Date of experience: November 28, 2017
Gilt S. — Gilt Rep
over a year old

Hi there,

I'm so sorry to hear this! I would be happy to look into this for you.

Please forward your order number to [email protected] and place ATT: Maureen in the subject.

I promise I will do my best to clarify this situation for you.

Warm regards,
Maureen
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Texas
1 review
4 helpful votes
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Those were the days
November 28, 2017

I am one of the many Noir members, who used to be biggest fans of the website.
I have purchased two pairs of Ferragamo watches as gifts for my two sisters. They did love it!
However, after only 2-3 months of wear both watches broke - the pin fell out, resulting in half of the leather band detach. What are the chances that this happens to two pairs of watches in different countries? They were clearly defective.
Ferragamo boutique has refused to take it for service - contact the third party, they said - because the watches came in beautiful boxes, but without stamped warranty.
I have reached out to Gilt customer service and I am hoping they will try to resolve the issue. Will reach out after they come back to me

Date of experience: November 27, 2017
Gilt S. — Gilt Rep
over a year old

Hi Dina,

Oh gosh! I am very sorry to hear this.

If you could kindly forward your order numbers to [email protected] and place in the subject ATT: Siobhan

I promise I will do my best to get this resolved for you.

Warm regards,
Siobhan
Gilt Customer Service

New York
1 review
3 helpful votes
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Ordered a faux fur throw on sale. What I received cheap one. Received two broken candles. It has become impossible to return items. Will never shop this site again!

Date of experience: November 27, 2017
Gilt S. — Gilt Rep
over a year old

Hi Silvia,

Oh gosh! I am so very sorry to hear this, I assure you this is not the standard we strive for.

I would be more than happy to look into this matter for you, please forward your email address and order number if you have it, to [email protected], place ATT: Maureen in the subject.

I promise to do my best to turn this situation around for you.

Warm regards,
Maureen
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California
1 review
1 helpful vote
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I have spent thousands of dollars on GILT.com over the past several months; when I do not have to call up the call center in Ireland the transactions are fantastic. Every time that I DO have to call it becomes more and more pathetic. Even the supervisors are reluctant to accept and resolve.

The robotic "I apologize for your frustration" is disingenuous and vacuous. Today the person who accepted my call was unable to spell my first name--ANTHONY--correctly, even after four attempts. Her retort, after two minutes of frustrated spelling of each letter: I apologize but the call quality is not very good. A shockingly feckless burning of twenty minutes, even after the Supervisor came to the phone (after two requests): no resolution, and amplified frustration.

Date of experience: November 19, 2017
Gilt S. — Gilt Rep
over a year old

Hi Anthony,

Gosh this is not the standard that we strive to deliver to our members, I am truly sorry that you feel this way.

There are terms and conditions to eery offer as would be with any online flash sales site, however we do our best to accommodate where possible.

I would be happy to review your case in this matter, please email your order number to [email protected] ATT: Maureen.

Anthony, I hope that between us we can resolve any upset that has been caused.

Warm regards,
Maureen
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Ohio
1 review
2 helpful votes
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Purchased desk for more than $500 3 months ago. The drawer (particle board) literally fell apart, crumbled. It cannot be repaired by nails or even glue because it was not where the drawer seats together. Contacted cust svc with explanation and pic. They said no returns. How would I return the desk? I asked for service for the customer where service is needed. I wrote back and asked how they would feel if it were them? I would expect a new drawer, a new desk, or my money back. This is not a disposable item - it is a desk! Their response was the same no returns, sorry. They do not back what they sell and apparently do not care for their buyers at all! Insult to injury, I just yesterday took delivery of $80 plate of glass to protect the surface of the desk! I am literally in tears, I don't have that kind of money to waste!

Date of experience: November 16, 2017
Gilt S. — Gilt Rep
over a year old

Hi Jacquelyn,

I am truly sorry for any upset caused, I assure you that is not the standard we strive towards.

I would be happy to look into this further for you to see if there is anything that can be done.

Please forward your order number to [email protected] and place ATT: Maureen in the subject.

Jacquelyn, I would love to be able to turn this experience around for you.

Warm regards,
Maureen
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California
1 review
1 helpful vote
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Stay away from this site!
November 15, 2017

I have been shopping with Gilt for many years on a frequent basis, but these last 8 morning nths the site has gone completely downhill and become not only impossible to utilize while shopping for items but impossible to place an order. You will spend 2-3 hours between shopping and trying to get your order placed due to multiple glitches in the system. Stay away from this site as it will waste your time and efforts. Customer service on the telephone is even worse than glitches on the websites. What a pity as it was such a wonderful site in years past.

Date of experience: November 15, 2017
Gilt S. — Gilt Rep
over a year old

Hi Debbie,

Oh gosh! I am so very sorry to hear this, I assure you this is not the standard we strive for.

I would be more than happy to look into this matter for you Debbie, please forward your email address and order number if you have it, to [email protected], place ATT: Maureen in the subject.

I promise to do my best to turn this situation around for you.

Warm regards,
Maureen
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Australia
1 review
3 helpful votes
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Do not shop Gilt. I placed an order over $600, one piece arrived damaged beyond use and the other shipment (most of the order including my dream boots) was lost in shipment! After endless emails all theyve offered for my time wasted and disappointment is a refund. Never again!

UPDATE: After replying quickly to my review, Maureen was quick to resolve this matter in a satisfactory way, which I really appreciated. I do wish someone had stepped up from the outset (then I would have had zero need to review online), but am happy with the outcome nonetheless. Thanks Gilt: youve retained this customer!

Date of experience: November 14, 2017
Gilt S. — Gilt Rep
over a year old

Hi Elena,

I'm truly sorry for this matter, this certainly is not the standard we strive for.

Please forward your order number to [email protected] and place ATT: Maureen in the subject.

I would be happy to investigate this further for you.

Warm regards,
Maureen
Gilt Customer Service

California
1 review
3 helpful votes
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Scam site!
November 8, 2017

Do not order!
It is long story.
I ordered dining chairs from this site.
One month later, they sent an email and it was cancled because they had no stocks anymore.
They offered $50.
I was mad but I had to accept.
I ordered the other dining chairs from the other site.
However, they sent an email and it was error, so they would send the dining chairs without any call.
I found that email in spam after I checked my bank account.
They just cancled and then they charged!
I sent a lot of emails and they said they would do their best for solving this problem.
However they had not sent dining chairs and just charged money.
They had not refund!
Just took my money.
I order early Sep, so it takes 2months.
Nothing to solve!
I will open dispute and I will never buy from this scam site!

Date of experience: November 8, 2017
Gilt S. — Gilt Rep
over a year old

[Gilt Rep] Hi Matt,

I'm so sorry to hear this!

Please forward your order number to [email protected] and place ATT: Dane in the subject.

I will do my utmost to get this resolved for you.

Warm regards,
Dane
Gilt Customer Service

Georgia
1 review
4 helpful votes
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Horrible
November 3, 2017

Ordered a $600 Panega dresser. When taken out of the box, the hinge on one of the doors was damaged. Sent pictures for days, when contacted customer service they said they had no pictures. Took more pictures with brothers phone as well as emails. Received confirmation texts from Elizabeth from customer service with a reference number. Called customer service with inquiry number and text, they said they didn't have it. I was holding in my hand my iphone with the reply text. I Sent more emails and photos called back customer service and after a long wait was told i was emailed an offer of $50. I told them i never received an offer of $50 dollars. When asked when it was sent they said 1145, I was actually still talking to a rep at that point. I refused the $50 dollars and am waiting for this damaged product to be picked up. This is the new Gilt, good riddance.

Date of experience: November 3, 2017
Gilt S. — Gilt Rep
over a year old

Hi Matt,

I am terribly sorry to hear this. This is not the standard we strive for.

Please forward your order number to [email protected] and place ATT: Maureen in the subject.

I would be happy to investigate this further for you.

Warm regards,
Maureen
Gilt Customer Service

Maryland
1 review
4 helpful votes
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This isn't the first item I've purchased from gilt and up until now, I've had no issues. I ordered a rug on line, they sent the wrong rug. When I informed them of this, I also told them the rug was in terrible shape and poorly made. They told me to return it for a full refund. I just got the rug back today informed that a refund could not be issued because it was damaged. WTF? Terrible company and customer service.

Date of experience: November 3, 2017
Gilt S. — Gilt Rep
over a year old

Hi Steve,

I am truly sorry for any upset caused.

Please forward your order number to [email protected] and place ATT Maureen in the subject.

I will do my upmost to get this resolved.

Warm regards,
Maureen
Gilt Customer Service

El Salvador
1 review
6 helpful votes
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I ordered a dress. 5 days after it was supposed to arrive it had not even shipped. I called and asked for information and no one could help me giving me information. I requested a change of address since I was moving and they proceeded to cancel my order. When I told them I did not want to cancel I just wanted to know an estimated shipping date they told me that it was not their problem and said "the dress is no longer in stock", and would not let me order again. I just wanted information on the shipping of a dress THEY had been late on and they were RUDE, completely unhelpful and unprofessional.

Date of experience: October 27, 2017
Gilt S. — Gilt Rep
over a year old

Hi there,

I am terribly sorry to hear this. This is not the standard we strive for.

Please forward your order number to [email protected] and place ATT: Maureen in the subject.

I would be happy to investigate this further for you.

Warm regards,
Maureen
Gilt Customer Service

Hong Kong
1 review
4 helpful votes
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Customer service is totally not helpful, attitude is bad, don't get why they keep on arguing with me while I got the prove is their website problem. The guy even hungup on me?! If you are an international customer, DON"T ORDER FROM THIS SHOP. THEY DON"T CARE ABOUT THE INTERNATIONAL ORDERS.

Date of experience: October 24, 2017
Gilt S. — Gilt Rep
over a year old

Hi there,

Oh gosh! I am very sorry to hear this. I assure you that is not the standard we strive for.

Please forward your order number to [email protected] and place in the subject ATT: Maureen

I promise I will do my best to get this resolved for oyu.

Warm regards,
Maureen
Gilt Customer Service

Texas
1 review
4 helpful votes
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Gilt Watches SCAM
October 23, 2017

Gilt do not vet their independent suppliers who sell theses watches. Bought a Versace watch V race Chrono for $700 initially priced $1,3000, what a steal I thought! Was shipped a defective watch with a glued CROWN. Just fell off trying to put it on. $700 gone... Gilt won't take it back. Actually have a watch repair professional looked at it and testify it was glued. I'm actually taking this up legally, just thought I should inform everyone about the scamming business Gilt is into. Too good to be true? Run!

Date of experience: October 23, 2017
Honduras
1 review
4 helpful votes
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Gold earings
October 23, 2017

Good day

Bought a pair of very expensive gold earings Effy, I have bought that in Macy's and never a problem. This are fake and are plated in gold. They show discoloration but Gilt says it has a non-return policy.

Date of experience: October 23, 2017
Gilt S. — Gilt Rep
over a year old

Hi Cecilia,

I am truly sorry for any upset caused in this matter, I assure you that all products sold on Gilt are authentic. I am truly sorry you are unhappy with these earrings. I will be happy to investigate this further for you.

Please forward your order number to [email protected] and place ATT Maureen in the subject.

I will do my upmost to get this resolved.

Warm regards,
Maureen
Gilt Customer Service

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Gilt is a flash sales site that sells designer clothing, handbags, shoes, home furnishings, and vacation packages.


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Founded in 2007
New York, NY, United States