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Glambot Reviews Summary

The company has garnered mixed feedback, with some customers appreciating the variety of products and occasional successful transactions. Positive sentiments highlight the appeal of rare, discounted items and occasional improvements in delivery times. However, significant concerns dominate the reviews, including persistent issues with order fulfillment, lack of customer support, and inadequate responses to inquiries about lost or damaged items. Many customers express frustration over perceived unfair practices in the selling process, leading to a reputation marked by distrust. Overall, while there are positive aspects, the company faces substantial challenges in customer service and reliability.

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value
13
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returns
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quality
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Ukraine
1 review
4 helpful votes
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They sent the parcel almost 2 months ago. My order ( tracking UC*******US) was stop tracking 3 weeks ago in Japan. The address that I indicated for delivery (to Ukraine) is correct - this address saved on the Glambot site, so its cant be my mistake.
I sent them an email, but Glambot just ignores the messages ((
It is very disappointing that in our time there are such deceivers. I support the previous customer opinion -Glambot is a scam!

Date of experience: January 19, 2021
Florida
1 review
2 helpful votes
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Glambot is a scam!
November 5, 2020

I sent a huge box of high end makeup and they never sent me an offer. I sent them numerous emails and they never got back to me. They literally stole my makeup. I will never do business with them. Stay away from this company!

Date of experience: November 5, 2020
Botswana
1 review
4 helpful votes
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Its been three months since i paid for my order. My order still havent left for shipping. I send emails everyday no response.

Date of experience: August 24, 2020
South Carolina
2 reviews
4 helpful votes
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I sent a box to Glambot in June of 2020. It is now June 2021, and after dozens of emails sent to their customer service, I have received no response about the whereabouts of my package and products. I know I sent the items correctly, the same as I had done twice before, successfully. This time I sent double the amount of products, took the time to VERY carefully pack them per glambot instructions and expected to get an offer within 6 weeks. A year later, the only response I was given was a generic email with a shipment tracking number that had ZERO information attached to it. They have literally ignored all my inquiries and never gave me any reason as to why or where the massive box of high end makeup I sent just disappeared. I hope this I a one time occurrence, but it looks like they have a good system of hiding from customers like myself. BOOOO GLAMBOT! They take advantage of their sellers and buyers!

Date of experience: August 9, 2020
Georgia
1 review
3 helpful votes
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No answer
August 6, 2020

No mai answer, no instagram answer, no fb answer...
The have blocked my card after receiving glambucks and I can't use them, so I cant order.
Why?
Its not clever..

Date of experience: August 5, 2020
Minnesota
1 review
22 helpful votes
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I have used Glambot services over the last few years, however, I will not be using them ever again. In the past, I would receive offers averaging $135.00. This time, I sent them 88 eligible, high end items (Tom Ford, Chanel, Dior, Makeup Forever, and many more accepted brands). These were barely used items with a substantial amount of product remaining ( I have a tendency to use items once, maybe twice before deciding they are not right for me). I was offered $58. Really? 88 full sized items and they offer $58? According to their website estimator, I should have received much more. I have never sent them this large quantity and high quality products before yet always received a fair offer for those. What has happened to this company? Their offer was laughable and insulting to say the least. That breaks down to LESS THAN $1 per item... Needless to say, don't waste your time. Make your money on FB Marketplace, instead. Glambot has just lost one of their Best "sources" of product that make them $$. I will NEVER do business with this company again and strongly recommend you don't as well.

Date of experience: May 13, 2020
Doug m. — Glambot Rep
over a year old

Hi Karen,

Thanks for the feedback. Our Sell Team considers several factors when pricing offers. These include, but are not limited to brand, retail price, condition, level of use and current market demand. We apologize for the experience you had and hope to exceed expectations the next time you sell to us.

Morocco
1 review
16 helpful votes
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I LOVE Glambot, Sometimes I place 5-6 orders per week and the items have always been amazing. My pet peeve is that their CS is pretty much inexistant. I received a shattered palette so I've sent them emails, DMs, commented on their IG post with no response. I would still use Glambot but next time I'll make sure to use Paypal to checkout. I understand that they're a small business and they might be short staffed but please if you read this work on that. CS is one of the most important aspect of online shopping.

Date of experience: April 25, 2020
Pennsylvania
2 reviews
15 helpful votes
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I sent in a large quantity of items to sell a month ago and while the tracking number says it's been delivered, it hasn't been "signed for". They responded two weeks ago and said there was a delay but I haven't heard anything since then. Essentially they've stolen everything I sent them, I will never sell to this company again.

Date of experience: February 18, 2020
Montana
2 reviews
22 helpful votes
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Never Again
January 28, 2020

Glambot, for who those who aren't familiar, is an online company which sells high-end (from MAC to Armani) makeup which it buys secondhand from consumers. The products are "sanitized" and offered at sometimes deep discounts. This is a site I have enjoyed using, with a few glitches. I have bought and sold at Glambot. Founded in 2012 by Karen Horiuchi, the site currently has 21 complaints registered with the San Francisco better Business Bureau. As of today, it had mine, for a grand total of 22. On January 6,2020, I shipped a large box of for sale items to Glambot. I used their prepaid shipping label. The parcel was delivered on January 9,2020. After some time, and no offer (which has been prompt in the past,) I began to try to contact the company. I have emailed four times. I have used Facebook messenger. I tried the phone number listed on the BBB. (left a message.) No response. The package I sent was all Chanel, Armani and other high-end cosmetics. All in good-new condition. I get emails every day from this company asking me to buy their products. I know people complain about this company because of their low offers for merchandise. This is different. I filed with the BBB because they have my products, tracked to their address, using their label, and they have, in effect, stolen them. Seller Beware.

Date of experience: January 28, 2020
California
1 review
0 helpful votes
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You want to give it a try
November 29, 2019
Updated review

For anyone who is stylish with makeups, Glambot is the best store to visit. You have a variety of latest makeups at unbelievable prices. You want to give it a try

Date of experience: November 28, 2019

You want to give it a try.
November 22, 2019
Previous review

For any one who is stylish with makeups, Glambot is the best store to visit. You have a variety of trending makeups at unbelievable prices. You want to give it a try.

Date of experience: November 21, 2019

You want to give it a try.
November 16, 2019
Previous review

For any one who is stylish with makeups, Glambot is the best store to visit. You have a variety of trending makeups at unbelievable prices. You want to give it a try.

Date of experience: November 16, 2019

You want to give it a try!
November 4, 2019
Previous review

For any one who is stylish with makeups, Glambot is the best store to visit. You have a variety of trending makeups at unbelievable prices. You want to give it a try.

Date of experience: November 4, 2019
Florida
1 review
0 helpful votes
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They have some recommendable products
November 11, 2019
Updated review

I got a fabulous package of foundation and MAC beauty products from Glambot. I gave them as a gift to my aunt and she was really impressed. They have some recommendable products

Date of experience: November 9, 2019

Recommendable
November 9, 2019
Previous review

I got a fabulous package of foundation and MAC beauty products from Glambot . I gave them as a gift to my aunt and she was really impressed. Recommendable

Date of experience: November 9, 2019
Washington
1 review
0 helpful votes
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I love their makeup selection. I have tried a few expensive ones from other stores which do not necessarily do good job on skin. Glambot offers value for money

Date of experience: October 26, 2019
Texas
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Quick service and very reliable shipping with DHL. Lovely watch and the customer support was awesome. Great company!

Date of experience: July 8, 2019
Doug m. — Glambot Rep
over a year old

Hi- You must be an international seller who used DHL and received a partial shipping reimbursement with you sell offer. For selling sending from within the U.S., we provide a prepaid shipping label via USPS. Glad that our Customer Success Team was able to provide you the support you needed and in an expedited manner! We hope to hear again from you soon :)

Pennsylvania
1 review
2 helpful votes
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I would highly recommend them to anyone who needs high quality jewellery. Hassle free and smooth transaction. The support is top class.

Date of experience: July 7, 2019
Doug m. — Glambot Rep
over a year old

Hi! Thanks so much for the kind and candid review- very important that customers share their experiences so that others can make an informed decision for themselves. I'm glad that you had such a positive experience selling to us!

Canada
1 review
3 helpful votes
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Disappointed
June 13, 2019

I Received my package in the mail but was missing a product. The most expensive one too! I just want an answer and get no response.

Date of experience: June 13, 2019
Doug m. — Glambot Rep
over a year old

Hi Tianna,
We were able to find your customer service request and have responded with more details.

Ohio
2 reviews
0 helpful votes
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I recommend
June 7, 2019

I bought iT Super cream from this store and it is doing a great job to my skin. The moisturizing agent is for real. And the price offers are absolutely incredible for such a great product. I recommend

Date of experience: June 7, 2019
Doug m. — Glambot Rep
over a year old

Hi Georgina! Thanks for the kind and candid review. IT is a brand that we sell- it's definitely popular and known for it's "fix it" items. If you have issues with blemishes, color differences, etc. this is a brand worth exploring. Because we sell items at a steep discount from retail, Glambot is a great way to try brands and items that you dno't want to pay full dollar on!

Slovenia
1 review
15 helpful votes
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Horrible
June 4, 2019

The worst company ever. I have sent them many emails regarding broken makeup or even expired makeup that they have sent me and they even do not care that much to respond. And if you live in Europe they will write even higher price on the package that you actually paid so you will pay even higher custom. Before they at least wrote 25$and you paid less custom. Oh and would really apreciate from Glambot to get response to ALL my emails.

Date of experience: June 4, 2019
Doug m. — Glambot Rep
over a year old

Hi Anja- Sorry to hear that you have had a hard time contacting our Customer Success Team. As with any international, purchase, because you do not pay taxes, you will be charged your country's customs fees. We have no control over that and we cannot misrepresent the value of your package.

NL
4 reviews
4 helpful votes
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I ordered for Bobbi Brown Nourishing Lip Color Citrus from Glambot 2 months ago. The price was really unbelievable. My husband says it makes me look more cute.
My appreciation to you guys

Date of experience: June 2, 2019
Doug m. — Glambot Rep
over a year old

Hi Veronica! Bobbi Brown is a classic makeup brand. I do think that may be a discontinued color- so great find there. Glad that your hubby noticed and made that compliment. Although he should be passing compliments on a daily basis!

Austria
4 reviews
6 helpful votes
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Long lasting cream
June 1, 2019

I bought this cream from Glambot, but since I have used it barely a month, I can't tell if it is improving my skin. It goes on smoothly and feels good on my face plus it 's long lasting throughout the day.

Date of experience: June 1, 2019
Doug m. — Glambot Rep
over a year old

Hi Lindsay! Looks like you bought a BECCA face product. BECCA is a very popular brand- one of our top sellers. That brands face liquid/cream products are known for proving long-lasting, natural looking coverage. They also offer a wide range of highlighters that are very popular. You should check them out! Thanks for sharing here :)

Canada
4 reviews
9 helpful votes
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I like their makeups. Fabulous offers-selection of quality brands but less expensive. I understand that some products from this store are a bit used but mine came new and in the original package. My first order and will try them again.

Date of experience: May 31, 2019
Doug m. — Glambot Rep
over a year old

Hi Tyra! Thanks for checking the website out. Yes, we offer a wide range of brands- there is something for everyone on our site! We are able to offer low prices on normally high priced items because the items are second hand. Rest assured that all the items are checked for authenticity and sanitized, making it safe to use! We look forward to fulfilling your next order :)

From the business

Glambot was founded by a tried-and-true makeup hoarder. She loves makeup and all of the glamour it represents. Trying the various online makeup bartering and trading communities, she experienced the major downsides, including swap lifting, counterfeits...


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