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Mercari's reputation is marred by significant customer dissatisfaction, primarily due to issues with product descriptions, return policies, and inadequate customer support. Many users report receiving items that do not match their descriptions or arrive damaged, with little recourse for refunds. Complaints highlight a lack of effective communication from both sellers and the platform itself, leading to feelings of frustration and mistrust. While some customers appreciate the streamlined buying and selling process, the overwhelming sentiment indicates that unresolved issues and high fees overshadow any positive experiences, suggesting a need for improved customer service and clearer policies.
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Mercari is a TERRIBLE website to use. I've made a couple sales and out of one of them, Mercari was picky and said that it violated the terms and guidelines. I submitted a request to ask why, and Mercari was so vague. Their customer service is terrible and they take days, or even weeks, to respond. After that, Mercari has supposedly charged me twice, saying that I violated the guidelines. They then closed my account, and after I said that one of the charges was invalid, they didn't even care about my opinion. After I argued with them and asked them questions on why they couldn't provide me more info on why they thought I violated a rule, they just simply ignored all my questions and said the case was closed and won't be reopened.
Terrible. If I could give 0 stars, or negative stars, this company and website deserves -. DO NOT USE THIS WEBSITE! COMPLETE SCAM AND WASTE OF YOUR TIME!
I have been having lots of issues with the app, first it's been telling me "Purchase not allowed in your region" I emailed Mercari - they closed the issue with NO RESOLUTION. I emailed them again asking why it was closed when nothing was done.
Note I try to log in and it says my email or password is invalid so I reset my password - and it's still saying it. So ummmmm did Mercari cancel my account or something. Delete and uninstall.
People selling can send packages to wrong address and keep the money and mercari does nothing to punish them and you are left with nothing but a credit. Even told them USPS said it was sent to wrong address and they just didn't care. Scammer paradise.
They are nothing but a piece of sh**! I send my stuff through UPS and somehow I got damaged in transit. And they discarded the item I shipped but no one wants to pay me for the damages. So beware of this site!
No Buyer protection on Mercari. Got a designer bag that doesn't stay closed and not new like stated by the seller. Started a return and because of their high volume didn't take time to read through denied my return and I am stuck with a useless bag. Gives me 5 % discount huh?
Bought a pair of jeans on Mercari and after sending me endless spam trying to get me to download their mobile app, with endless emails all linking to their mobile app which I didn't even want, the jeans finally arrived and they are the wrong size. Not even close to the size that I ordered. So the original receipt said 30 day guarantee, another receipt said 3 days satisfaction guarantee, I figured why not try to return them. They tell you that you have to take six photos of the product, the label, etc etc. and upload them and you aren't allowed to do any reviews or you lose your right to any returns or refunds. The whole thing is a complete waste of time and probably a scam. I'd steer completely clear of this website if I were you and if they tricked you into downloading their app you should probably remove that right away lest it be infected with some virus or something.
Theyb are terrible, for buyers and sellers, hard to get questions answered outdated rating system, high commission charges. No thank you i will stick with eBay and Amazon. The only way i will purchase from them again if they send coupons like they used to.
No response to issues, they'll take your money but when an item doesn't arrive you have to fight to get your monetary refund back. What a waste of my time and effort.
This has to be the worst place I have ever bought from. You can't contact them any way you try. The phone number listed says to leave name and number, and then it hangs up before you have a chance. When you find a form to contact them and spend time writing your comments, when you press the send button a tiny red circle with a line through it pops up and won't let you send. Buy from eBay where they know how things should be done. Been with them for years and have never have had a problem. Stay away from Mercari.
I have sold on Mercari for almost two years and loved the app. One week ago I was suspended from my account with no explanation. I have emailed every day since with no answer. Tonight I received a message that I am no longer allowed to use my account or open another account on Mercari. With no explanation. PLUS a I have money in my account that I made! And I have no access to it. Since this happened I have met many others in the same situation. It's incredible to me. I have filed a complaint with the BBB. They have stolen my money, closed my shop, with no explanation as to why. I do not recommend seller here anymore.
I had a problem with logging into my account and tried to get through to customer service and couldn't so I opened another account and got banned!
I've been selling on mercari for years and my experience with the customer service is that they are completely unhelpful and down right rude. I will be selling off the remainder of my stuff and then I'm done with them. I do not recommend selling on this app. -5 star rating.
This company doesn't care about customers or seller
Please do not buy from this company. I bought a chair from Mercari and paid in full to Mercari. However, now Quill is requesting me to pay up but Mercari didn't pay Quill.
I shipped out 2 $800 chandeliers both purchased for $300 on their site. It was completely wrapped in bubble wrap the full 2 inches, that UPS mandated and the box they had me buy from them in order to provide security. One was received perfectly. The other was damaged. Mercari STATES they provide a $200 insurance on your item in case of loss or damage in transit. And YET THEY refuse to follow it. Claiming it wasn't packaged correctly, yet the other was the same way and NOT broke. The receiver even stated, it was packaged correctly, and Mercari says we are both wrong and it's my loss to swallow.
Mercari isn't owning up to a mistake that happened which informed me my purchased item got canceled. I bought a comparable item to replace it. Contacted my seller through no help from Mercari ( had to go through another listing), and having trouble even requesting a return. I keep getting your issue has bee. Resolved or please kindly share what the problem is... AGAIN! Please do not buy or sell with them. The photo is of the response I received after informing them I had falsely been notified that my item was canceled.
It does not worth any effort to sell anything in this site. No customer service, No reliable sell service.
They keep flagging my 100% authentic shoes I'm trying to sell. I kept putting them back up, and thinking it was a glitch in their system. Now I have limited access it says. This site is a joke. I tried to call them, and no one there. I tried to leave a message and the phone hangs up on me. Now, they have added a 4% selling fee, on top of 10%? I wont be selling here ever again. EBAY is by far the best place now!
They don't give a rats $#*!. Has anybody seen the Mercari video ad they are literally showing a picture of a dirty mall floor. Got the hint after that'll
It is virtually impossible to get help if you have an issue with an item. If the seller will not fix it then your stuck. There is a "contact us" listed on the bottom of the website but it is worse than trying to get to a real person on one of those robo calls. Buyer beware! Buy at your on risk. I am warning you now. You will be the next one leaving a bad rating soon because I thought it would not happen to me and here I am.
I never thought to check reviews first on a selling site. This one is the worst there is. I listed a carpet but there is a little box you are supposed to check to send. I am not paying hundreds to ship a carpet that was only $350. The items sells but Mercari never sent me a notification. Somehow I finally got an email to remind me to ship but I wrote in the body of the ad that buyer pays shipping. Next I get an email that the ad was taken down because I violated the "No pick ups" rule, I had no idea. I emailed them many times and they have kept my money paid by the buyer. THEY STOLE MY MONEY AND TOOK DOWN THE AD SO I CAN'T SHOW IT TO PAYPAL
Answer: Please contact the Federal Trade Commision and Internet Crime Complaint Center. (IC3). It is illegal to keep anyones money! The IRS would like to know where all this money is also? Whos paying taxes on it? FTC will get your money! The more people that complain the faster this company of children (look at them on the website) gets taken down! The faster we all get paid!
Answer: DID YOU GET YOUR MONEY BACK?
Answer: Good question. Poshmark charges a ridiculous $6.99 shipping fee for everything, regardless of weight. Only thing is, you cannot mail anything for less than $2.66 but I see your point
Answer: Hi there, When you purchase an item on Mercari, we hold payment to your seller until you confirm you've received your order and it is as described in the listing. You just need to rate your seller in order for payment to be released. If you don't submit a seller Rating within 3 days of receipt of the item, or if we can confirm delivery through the items tracking information, well assume the transaction was successful and release payment to your seller. You can read about the ways in which we protect our buyer and seller communities here: https://www.mercari.com/help_center/
Answer: I have 1800 ties up and now I cannot access any of my account tried to transfer and said I needed to verify IDENTITY but this has already been done for about a year give or take employment is shut down where I am and this is my only income to support my family and now I have lost the money I paid for items plus my little bit of earnings SMH lost now they will Not answer any of my support inquiries
Answer: I sent them money, they sent me trash! Ordered a children's recordable book, doesn't work at all and they refuse to give me a refund
Answer: Here is their phone number, email and website because you know they wont answer you, they're just going to keep stealing our money. 855-464-7482 website is mercari.com and email is [email protected] Im also contacting the BBB. Others may want to as well. Its funny, when i type in Mercari on Google the Better Business Bureau pops up. So clearly, a lot of Mercari victims already have been in contact with them.
Answer: File a claim with the mail carrier. You will be refunded
Answer: Hi Richard, Many factors affect how quickly an item will sell; inventory, seasonality, competition, price, and so forth. Some items sell in minutes, some take a bit longer. Here are some of our seller tips: https://www.mercari.com/help_center/category/2/
Answer: Hi Cody, When you purchase an item on Mercari, we hold payment to your seller until you confirm youve received your order and it is as described in the listing. You just need to rate your seller in order for payment to be released. If you dont submit a seller Rating within 3 days of receipt of the item, or if we can confirm delivery through the items tracking information, well assume the transaction was successful and release payment to your seller. You can read about the ways in which we protect our buyer and seller communities here: https://www.mercari.com/help_center/
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