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Judaica Web Store

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Judaica Web Store brings you all the leading Judaica and Israeli brands for low prices. AHAVA, Hazorfim, Yarden Wines, Israeli books, music, DVDs and many more.


judaicawebstore.com
Founded in 2001
Jerusalem, Israel
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Judaica Web Store Reviews Summary

The company's reputation is notably mixed, with customers praising the high quality and craftsmanship of certain products, particularly handmade items. Positive experiences often highlight efficient navigation of the website and timely deliveries. However, significant concerns arise regarding customer service, including delayed shipments, inadequate support for order issues, and challenges with returns. Many customers express frustration over misleading pricing and lack of responsiveness, leading to a sense of dissatisfaction with their overall purchasing experience. This feedback suggests a need for improved communication and customer support to enhance customer trust and satisfaction.

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Minnesota
1 review
1 helpful vote
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Buyer beware
February 8, 2018

I wish I saw the reviews first. Communication was poor, shipment was very slow and when the product arrived the quality was horrible. Very disappointed. I saved for a tallit and wanted something special I would enjoy and be able to pass down to my child. The quality of the tallit was junk and certainly not priced as junk! Was supposed to be 100% wool and was not. Had a silver metal thread running through, which was not in the description or image. The edging was a "surged" edge with white cotton thread. There are multiple long threads where the atarah is attached that are just hanging there untrimmed. It just looks awful. I tried to leave a review on the website about the quality however they are not posting it. When I look at their site it looks like they only post positive reviews. Makes it difficult to know the quality of the item you are considering if you can't read an honest review.

Date of experience: February 8, 2018
Florida
1 review
1 helpful vote
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No problems
December 28, 2017

After reading reviews, totally freaked out since I already placed my order. However, in hindsight, there was no reason to panic.
Placed order, December 5.
Shipped December 17.
Arrived in Florida USA December 27.
Was able to track shipment with tracking info they sent. DHL Globalmail and then the US Postal Service. While the shipment took a bit longer, everything else was fine and the product as described.

Date of experience: December 28, 2017
Michigan
1 review
5 helpful votes
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I finally got an answer 4 days later as to why my express shipping is 5 days late. Judaicawebstore.com said delays in shipping are not their problem!

Date of experience: December 26, 2017
Delaware
1 review
3 helpful votes
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Thiefs
December 21, 2017

I tried to buy a gift card. The website told me payment was refused so I tried again, and again,... Five times I was charged after five times being told the payment was declined and the recipient never received the gift card. I contacted the store and after nearly a week still have no reaction. Shame, shame. AVOID THIS STORE AT ALL COSTS!

Date of experience: December 21, 2017
Connecticut
2 reviews
3 helpful votes
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I ordered 2 pairs of sandals in early August. First, they didn't allow me to pick up my order, even though I was traveling to Israel at the end of the month, then they promised me free shipping for an exchange, which they reneged on, and it takes them over a week to respond to emails! When they show sizes on their website, they don't clarify that M/W is men's/womens, and not medium/wide. But the fact that they have been dishonest and not honored my request for free shipping after they promised to do so, and that this is now going on for over 2 months, is disgraceful. STAY AWAY!

Date of experience: October 16, 2017
California
2 reviews
1 helpful vote
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After seeing all the negative reviews the three year old in me said "I have to give this a try!" Made my order, credit card was charged when they said they shipped and I got my order three days later. Everything was in great condition. No hiccups. Just what I expect when I order on line.

Date of experience: October 12, 2017
Canada
1 review
3 helpful votes
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Ordered few items online for 60$. The order online included shipping and handling.
After almost 30 days of waiting I got the items delivered to the post office demanding COD charges of 22?. Contacted the store severe times with no results. They tried to blame the customs for the charges but in Canada there are no customer under 100$ orders. It was my last order with them and I encourage all to be very careful.

Date of experience: September 29, 2017
Florida
1 review
8 helpful votes
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There are only 5 star reviews on their website. There is no place to add a review! There are plenty of other places to purchase Judaica... Beware, be smart, DO
NOT BUY FROM THIS STORE!

Date of experience: August 29, 2017
Australia
1 review
4 helpful votes
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Poor Service
August 11, 2017

I purchased an item of clothing. It was a little expensive, but purchased because it was original. The purchase was over four weeks ago and have not receive the item. When I contacted the seller they just said check with the post office. I assume the item is at the post office they would tell me.

Not happy, I should have read reviews prior purchase.

Date of experience: August 11, 2017
Canada
1 review
4 helpful votes
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DO NOT ORDER FROM THIS SITE! It's an online scam. I placed an order in early July. 5 weeks later I never received my items. I've sent email after email to their "customer service". I've gotten 3 emails back saying that my items were shipped and to check the post office "in my area" and not giving me any other info or responding to my requests for a refund. HUGE SCAM!

Date of experience: August 10, 2017
Italy
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Poor Quality
July 4, 2017

I'm very much disappointed of my order. The money I paid is not worth of the product quality they are using plastic instead of leather.

Date of experience: July 4, 2017
Illinois
1 review
3 helpful votes
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Avoid this place
July 3, 2017

I placed an order for two mezuzahs as wedding presents and got an email that my order was processed and I would receive confirmation it shipped within 7-10 days. After not hearing back in about three weeks I emailed customer service who asked I give them another week. After a couple weeks of not hearing back I followed up again. I was told my order could not be processed and instead I should pick another mezuzah (nothing was offered due to the inconvenience including an apology which would have been nice). I asked me for my money back and got my money back 10 days later.

Date of experience: July 3, 2017
Georgia
1 review
6 helpful votes
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Where's my order?
July 2, 2017

Absolutely ridiculous! I bought a $450 Star Of David pendant and I paid extra to have the 2-4 days shipping. It's been 6 business days... at least send an email notifying me it's on the way! I should have ordered from Amazon, but JudaicaWebStore just happen to have a particular design I liked, but never again.

Date of experience: July 2, 2017
California
1 review
4 helpful votes
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Poor Service
June 24, 2017

I ordered a "Jerusalem United We Stand" T-shirt on June 6,2017 for my husband with the hopes that it would arrive by Father's Day and if not, then by July 4th. They charged my credit card immediately. After Father's Day, I contacted customer service on June 18,19 and June 21, each time asking if the item had been shipped and, if not, could shipping be expedited. I received conflicting responses as to when the product would be shipped. They said that I would receive an email with a tracking number link once the item is shipped. They did not respond to my request for expedite shipping. As of June 24, I have not received a tracking number. I will not place an order with this company again.

Date of experience: June 24, 2017
Illinois
1 review
3 helpful votes
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Poor service
May 8, 2017

My son purchased a necklace on 4/17/17. He paid $20 extra for it to arrive in 2-4 business days. This was a gift that did not arrive till 5/9/17. Based on these reviews I will not ask for a refund of shipping just chalk up to lesson learned.

Date of experience: May 8, 2017
Virginia
1 review
3 helpful votes
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Here's a summary of my experience, and the accompanying response from the company:

My complaint, after getting my products very late:

This is unacceptable.
Your website did not make note of the 4-6 day processing time at any time during checkout, and your shipping policy isn't even written in standard English. (In English, "availability" is not used as "processing time").

A reasonable person looking at shipping times on a website follows logical standards, considering the shipping time, not adding an extra seven extra days so that the product can be shipped. If it takes you an extra 4-6 business days, you should amend the shipping time for that option to 6-10 business days.

Regardless of this, I inquired about the status of my order before it was shipped, specifically pointing out that the only reason I paid express shipping was because I assumed it would get here within a week, and also asking to refund the express shipping (and ship it normally).

I do not appreciate how you continued to send it via express shipping, wasting money.

Unfortunately, unless this is rectified, I do not think I will be purchasing from you again.

Response:
Shalom John,

Thank you for your comments. We try and make all relevant information available. Not everything can be mentioned in 1 screen.

Date of experience: May 7, 2017
Iowa
1 review
2 helpful votes
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I placed my order a month ago and I still haven't received it. I am getting married in a little over a month and this is supposed to be my fiancees ring. Ordered from here since he is Jewish. I am so distraught that I haven't gotten anything and I paid a good chunk of money

Date of experience: May 4, 2017
California
1 review
2 helpful votes
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Worst service ever
April 27, 2017

They gave me a wrong tracking number and they keep playing witg me. Wish I could see those reviews earlier.

Date of experience: April 27, 2017
Florida
1 review
4 helpful votes
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I ordered 2 pendants from JudaicaWebStore- 1 with a silver chain and 1 with a silicone cord, which I paid extra for. Although the pendants are lovely, the weight is lighter than I had hoped for the price, and the silicone cord really cheapened the piece. I emailed the business and told them I was dissatisfied with the silicone cord, and asked if I could send it back to be replaced with the silver chain, which had been the same price. They told me I could put it in an envelope with $6.00 for return postage, and they would send me the silver chain. When I went to remove the pendant from the cord, the pendant opening was simply too small to go through the clasp, so I cut the cord, right at the clasp, and sent all the pieces back, with my $6.00. Well, I received an email telling me they would not replace it, as it was "broken". I explained that I simply could not take the pendant off without cutting it ( btw- the cord is a piece of...- and the clasp can be easilly put back on by a jeweler). I have been emailing them back and forth, and they keep saying I sent them a broken cord, regardless of how I explain why I needed to do this! It would cost them NOTHING to provide good customer service. I will NEVER do business with them again, and want to let everyone know that the customer service is awful. In this day and age, with so many choices, and so many companies providing great service, there is simply no reason to shop here.

Date of experience: April 26, 2017
Texas
1 review
3 helpful votes
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I was a first time customer of judaica web store.
Placed an order for a book from the jewish museum collection.
The order was placed with 2 to 3 day express shipping.
The order arrived TWELVE (12) days later.
I requested a refund of the shipping charges since it took so long.
I was denied.
No way to treat a first time customer who would have been happy with a shipping refund.

I can now call myself a former customer of this business.
Will also be contact my credit card company.

Date of experience: April 26, 2017