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Newegg Reviews Summary

Newegg's reputation is mixed, with a notable divide in customer experiences. On the positive side, many customers appreciate the wide selection of tech products and competitive pricing, often citing timely deliveries and satisfactory purchases over the years. However, a significant number of reviews highlight serious concerns regarding customer service, particularly issues with product authenticity, delayed or unresponsive support, and complicated return processes. Customers frequently report dissatisfaction with how complaints are handled, leading to a growing sentiment of distrust towards the company. Overall, while Newegg remains a popular choice for tech purchases, its customer service shortcomings are a critical area for improvement.

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value
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shipping
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returns
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quality
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Pennsylvania
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Newegg.com is committing fraud accross state lines when they offer to rush processing and don't bother to get it to fed ex that day and they took my money for next business day and sent it standard. I put aside time to wait for Fed ex. They didn't care. They wanted me to wait another day and then casually refund my shipping money. Nope. I told them to stop that package and refund my money. They refused to do that and no time on when I get it back. So I filed Federal Trade Commission, Attorney General of PA complaints and also BBB, Consumer Affairs. This is absolute fraud. They used to be great but Fed ex even noted they had to fix the label because they screwed up even putting that on my package correctly and it wouldn't scan. These people are losers. I thought they were great and used to recommend them but last two orders mixed up and they still won't fix my keyboard insurance that is put on some charging cables. No one understands me when I told them I bought insurance and they put it on the wrong thing. Again, taking my money, not listening, giving me what they want, take it or leave, we don't care... that is new egg now. I want my money back right now and I am so not taking back the complaints. The things I had to move around to wait for that package today... and I needed that, I fell for your scam. How come you losers can't even put the shipping label on right? LA-OOO-SERS

Date of experience: November 6, 2018
Newegg S. Newegg Rep
over a year old

Hey there, Jim.

I'm deeply saddened to hear about the troubles that you've encountered with your recent purchase and would like to take a second look into this for you immediately. Please send our team a private message with your order details and reference this review. I'm looking forward to turning this experience around and appreciate your time.

Thank you,
Ernie [Newegg Support]

Oregon
46 reviews
142 helpful votes
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Now with websites like Amazon offering 2-day free shipping with Prime, I rarely go to Newegg. When I do, I catch myself waiting long periods of time for my parts to arrive seperately.
They have a great, extensive catalog. However, the time you have to wait for parts+ price of shipping+ price of parts not always being the lowest... it seems like a very basic service these days.

Date of experience: November 5, 2018
Portugal
2 reviews
1 helpful vote
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Great products
November 1, 2018

I sometimes worry I'll be buying old tech, or getting bad quality components. Their review and comments are gold for helping me choose what to buy.

Date of experience: October 30, 2018
California
15 reviews
206 helpful votes
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OK, I had issues with paying. My bank flagged the transaction as fraud, so I had to call them up. NewEgg customer service responded to a text in an hour. They must be busy, but they are responsive. I would definitely order again from them.

Date of experience: October 19, 2018

My payment Was Declined With No Explanation
October 12, 2018
Previous review

I ordered an i7 Pentium, or at least tried to. My first card was declined. OK, it expires next month, so maybe the problem is with me. I tried another card, and that payment was declined. They advertise good deals, but I can't figure out how they make money if they can't take payments.

After reading these reviews, I'm sort of glad my payment didn't go through.

Date of experience: October 12, 2018
Viet Nam
2 reviews
0 helpful votes
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MY ORDER DOESN'T REFUND
October 12, 2018

I have 2 orders on 10/9/2018. My orders cannot be processed but my debit card has been charged. I can not contact with Newegg on their website. They only answer once time (20/9/2018) on consumeraffairs and then disappear. Currently (12/10/2018) my orders doesn't refund.
I am extremely disappointed.
Are thay a reputable company?

Date of experience: October 11, 2018
Newegg S. Newegg Rep
over a year old

Hey there!

I am sorry to hear this, however I did look at your account and no funds were taken from your card since the order voided before any funds were taken. I do suggest contacting the card issuer on the status of your pending charge and to see if they can drop the pending charge. If you do require further assistance then please send a message.-Nick

California
1 review
0 helpful votes
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I made a order for a back lit keyboard that was falsely advertised and was not back lit at all. When I tried to return it the seller tried to charge me for the cost of the return. I had to file a complaint with paypal to get my money back.

Date of experience: October 10, 2018
Newegg S. Newegg Rep
over a year old

Hey there, Betty! Thank you so much for bringing this up to my attention. I'm so sorry to hear about the troubles that you've encountered with your recent purchase and would like to take a second look into this for you. Please send us a private message with your order details and reference this review. I'm looking forward to hearing from you! Thanks! - Ernie

New York
1 review
0 helpful votes
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So I ordered several electronic parts and the shipping was all over the place. 6 items from 5 different locations ranging from 5 to 11 days before I receive my complete order. A few years ago NewEgg was rock solid on their free "eggsaver" 3 day shipping. I guess that's behind a paywall now through their amazon prime like service. It's a shame that you have to be a member of anything to get decent shipping times. This site fast response and polite customer service but Amazon has that too and fast shipping. I hope you stay relevant enough to compete NewEgg.

Date of experience: October 9, 2018
Rhode Island
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Worst customer service ever ordered a laptop on Friday 9/28 in the afternoon and paid for two day shipping. Got a tracking # that said i would receive it on Tue. 10/2 end of day. Did not receive. I called 7pm 10/2 they said it was scheduled to arrive 10/2 but if I did not receive it they would refund the shipping. Called 10/3 and they said it was shipped 10/1 so it was not late I would get it 10/3. Did not get it and now called and they tell me that it shipped 10/3 and will not get till 10/5! This is from NJ 4 hr drive from my house, how is it coming horse and buggy? NEVER DEALING WITH THIS COMPANY AGAIN. They have the nerve to call themselves New-egg Business, more like rotten egg business. I have cancelled my order and will be disputing ANY charge.

Date of experience: October 3, 2018
Newegg S. Newegg Rep
over a year old

Hello Luca,

I want to start off by personally apologizing for the issues you had experienced while shopping with us. I want to assure you that we are definitely here to assist with whatever it may be. I would like to ask that you send us a private message with your order information so that we can look into this shipping delay for you.

Thank you,
Louis [Newegg Support]

Florida
2 reviews
8 helpful votes
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I purchased a Hard Drive from Newegg on 7 September, the drive arrives 8 days later DOA. I requested a replacement drive. Newegg then issues a return shipping label using ground service again. Instead of shipping out a new drive once it is confirmed that the shipper had it, they wail until they receive the defective to ship out the new replacement drive. Then Instead of expediting the replacement drive using a faster shipping service they send it out using ground service again. The replacement drive arriving on October 1. Over three weeks to wait for a part to be able to fix a computer for a client, no way I can sustain my business this way. On top of that the drive is advertised and sold with a 5 year warranty, but the manufacturer WDC will not honor the 5 year warranty since the drive is classified as a OEM drive. False advertisement all the way Newegg.

Date of experience: September 28, 2018
Newegg S. Newegg Rep
over a year old

Hey there!

I am sorry to hear this, and I would like to look into your order for you! Please send a private message with your order information. Looking forward to hearing from you!

Thank you,

Nicholas [Newegg Support]

Michigan
1 review
0 helpful votes
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I like it!
September 23, 2018

I like the fact that everything I ordered that stretches fits very well and comfortable I will order again.

Date of experience: September 22, 2018
Pennsylvania
1 review
0 helpful votes
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I had the computer from Newegg since May 26,2018 and by August the hard drive, made by Seagate was not working. Newegg said it is not their problem since Seagate made the drive and could/would not help. Seagate requires ridiculous packaging for returns that would cost more than $200, more than the cost of a hard drive.

Date of experience: September 18, 2018
Newegg S. Newegg Rep
over a year old

Hello Ian,

I am so sorry to hear about the issue you had with your computer and the failed drive. Please send us a private message with your order information so we can look further into this as well as referencing this post.

Thank you,
Louis [Newegg Support]

Texas
3 reviews
2 helpful votes
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Then sent weeks making my life miserable, in hopes I would keep the defective computer. They said to send it back and I did. Then they refused the return and sent it back to me. There is no way to talk to anyone on the phoneo and if you should be so lucky, their hands are tired and they can do nothing.

Date of experience: September 11, 2018
Newegg S. Newegg Rep
over a year old

Hey there, Aralyn!

Thank you very much for bringing this up to my attention. I'm very sorry to hear about the experience that you've had with us and would be more than happy to assist you. When the time permits, please send us a private message and reference this post to proceed. I'm looking forward to hearing from you!

Thank you,
Ernie [Newegg Support]

North Carolina
1 review
2 helpful votes
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Posted a early review about a horrible buying experience, receiving damaged and defective product from Newegg and only getting excuses with no resolution. They replied saying they would handle it or refund. That is a lie! Do not believe the replies Newegg post. On the phone today with a Rep and manager and the manager not only would not send replacement at same cost but called me a liar and tried to charge me more for the item I already paid for. Then when I told him I was promised it would be expedited for free he again called me a liar. Worse buying experience ever! Total nightmare! DO NOT BUY FROM THIS COMPANY AND DO NOT BELIEVE THEIR REPLIES TO CUSTOMERS!

Date of experience: September 5, 2018
Newegg S. Newegg Rep
over a year old

Hey there Morris. I am sorry to hear about this but I did locate your account and I do see you have spoken to an agent already. If you still require further assistance, then please send a private message.

Thank you,
Nicholas [Newegg Support]


Purchased two Klipsch Icon KF-28 Dual 8" 2-way Floorstanding Speakers on 8/4/18. They were delivered by Fedx all busted up and destroyed. Fedx driver told me to contact Newegg. Newegg had me send photos of all the damage so I did. After several days they got back with me and told me they would send replacements. I asked that they send UPS and mark them as fragile. Few days later fedx showed up and showed me again that the packaging was destroyed and the speakers were all busted up. Newegg customer service had me send photos again and this time stated they would get it right. At this point I have been charged for three speakers when I only purchased two, only have 1 good speaker delivered and over three weeks later they are still giving me excuses to why I have not received my order or refund. They have lied to me, not return phone calls and on 9/3/18 I emailed replyied a rep that lied about inventory and told her if I did not receive a actual phone call from someone resolving this issue I would be posting negative reviews. As you can see they do not care. Horrible products because of being defective or damaged and also horrible customer service. Still have not received full refund or replacement!

Date of experience: September 4, 2018
Indonesia
1 review
2 helpful votes
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The platform is pro-seller and anti-buyer. I had an issue where the seller shipped a completely wrong item.

Date of experience: August 22, 2018
Tennessee
2 reviews
1 helpful vote
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The platform is pro-seller and anti-buyer. I had an issue where the seller shipped a completely wrong item. Newegg sided with seller and denied my claim. Thanks Heavens that I had Paypal and my Visa credit card in between and they are still working on the case. The outcome is awaited but overall, Newegg did not own any responsibility and closed the case as such. Despite of me having provided with all relevant pictures (right of the time item was received). I will NEVER EVER buy stuff again from newegg.com.

Date of experience: August 21, 2018
Newegg S. Newegg Rep
over a year old

Hello Prateek,

It is truly disheartening to hear about the trouble you have experienced in attempting to resolve this matter. I am terribly sorry to know that this has happened. Our records indicate that you have been in contact with Newegg via Reseller Ratings and a mutual agreement has been reached. Please do not hesitate to contact us back if you have any additional questions or concerns. You may follow this link to our site: https://goo.gl/s2YABE to find other means in which you may contact us!

Regards,
Liam [Newegg Support]

California
1 review
0 helpful votes
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I purchased a couple of items from NewEgg and specifically from one of their seller Fastmedia. They sent the item to the wrong address twice. By this time 3 weeks had gone by and I not longer wanted the items and requested to cancel. A week later they stilled shipped out the item. I returned the items per their request to return to sender. After 2 months they had still not refunded me. Claimed they never got their packages back.
I was very disappointed that NewEgg didn't step up to help me deal with this seller. I felt NewEgg was thaking their side. Finally after 3 months FedEx verified that the items were in fact returned and i finally got a refund. I am just really surprized that NewEgg failed to take care of the issue and will probally do nothing to punish the seller for incompetence. It's too bad, I used to like NewEgg, but will never buy or recommend them in the future.

Date of experience: August 17, 2018
Newegg S. Newegg Rep
over a year old

Hey there Anise!

I am very sorry to hear this has occurred and I would be happy to assist. Please send a private message with your order information. Looking forward to hearing from you!

Thank you,
Nicholas [Newegg Support]

Florida
2 reviews
1 helpful vote
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I found out about newegg.com from a friend years ago. The site is my go to for any and all tech products, I have purchased RAM, laptops, cameras, etc. Every experience has exceeded my expectations. The prices offered for products cannot be beat and, my purchases arrived very quickly. I have never had a negative experience with the site.

Date of experience: August 2, 2018
Brazil
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Otimo produto!
August 2, 2018

Ótimo camiseta manga longa, tenho que admitir que superou minhas expectativas, sobre entrega chegou bem antes prazo.
Número pedido **************

Date of experience: August 2, 2018
Arizona
2 reviews
5 helpful votes
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I purchased a "NIB" Asus ROG Rampage V edition 10 motherboard ($500) on 5/30/18. It was obvious that this was an open box as it was missing things, even the antistatic bag.
The MB was defective (wonder why it was returned in the first place!). I was issued an RMA by Newegg. After returning the MB back to Newegg at my cost, they "rejected" the claim based on a rebate being available. At this time, the rebate was not longer offered. Newegg returned the MB and stated that I had to send the MB to ASUS. 2 weeks later, the MB arrived and now I had to send it off to ASUS at my cost.
As of this writing, I still do not have a MB and I am out $500 thanks to Newegg.
I did file a complaint with the BBB and the AZ Attorney General's office. The BBB has responded, then Newegg stating that they wished I did not take that approach.
All I want is what I paid for. Had Newegg just exchanged the MB, I would not be writing this.

Date of experience: July 9, 2018
Newegg S. Newegg Rep
over a year old

Hello Stephen,

I am very sorry to hear about the difficulties you have encountered in attempting to resolve this matter. I would recommend checking the BBB case for any additional questions or concerns.

Regards,
Liam [Newegg Support]

California
3 reviews
8 helpful votes
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Never had a problem
June 30, 2018

They've always been reliable. Even when something goes wrong they fix the problem. One of my favorite places to shop for computer parts.

Date of experience: June 30, 2018

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