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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
198
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returns
173
quality
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Maryland
2 reviews
2 helpful votes
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This website is incredibly user-friendly. Everything that my son ordered arrived well before the scheduled delivery date. Any items that offer rebates are listed with a link to the PDF for the rebate. AWESOME site!

Date of experience: December 16, 2011
New York
23 reviews
86 helpful votes
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I ordered a graphics card but the box was damaged in the shipping process. Since this was for a gift, I requested a new one be sent and have the old one returned. Newegg handled everything quickly. They scheduled UPS to come and take the old one back, and they sent me a new one and mailed it to me. The whole return process took about a week and a half, including the delivery. And no return shipping... which was nice. Would use again.

Date of experience: December 12, 2011
New York
6 reviews
4 helpful votes
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Most of the stuff they send is top notch, though their rosewill stuff isn't very good.

Date of experience: November 26, 2011
Massachusetts
1 review
1 helpful vote
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Let me tell you this was NOT a good first experience with this company I can honestly say I will not be working with them again and I will definitely not recommend to anyone. They canceled my order int he middle of the night and the item sold out. Told me the address I put down is not on my account. That is the address on my account, haven't had a problem using it in over 2 years. Most GOOD online companies either do a second manual verification in case their system got it wrong OR send the customer a courtesy message saying the order cannot be processed BEFORE screwing the customer overt and canceling their order. Plus when the rep INSULTS the customer, makes for an even better experience! They better retrain that rep.

Date of experience: November 25, 2011
California
2 reviews
3 helpful votes
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Love newegg
October 22, 2011

Love newegg. Their reviews are awesome and they're my go to store for parts/pc buildouts that I do. They have great deals and amazing service. One time they were late on shipping a nvidia graphics card to me and had it overnighted for FREE once it came back in stock and also gave me a small store credit for my patience... talk about good service. Always will come back here

Date of experience: October 21, 2011
Indiana
21 reviews
66 helpful votes
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Used bizrate and found Newegg with the best price I needed - received in a few days - my son is a techno geek and orders all the time - never had any trouble - great prices.

Date of experience: October 15, 2011
Texas
2 reviews
6 helpful votes
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Amazing service every time I order. No regrets here! Always get a speedy reply to any questions I send via email. One time I had an issue with an inexpensive item being defective and they didn't even make me send it back, they just sent me another item and used rush shipping at no charge at all. I love NewEgg!

Date of experience: October 14, 2011
Alabama
17 reviews
24 helpful votes
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I have been using Newegg for computer parts and electronics for the past year and a half and I LOVE them. They always have competitive prices, the best selection and I never had a problem with their customer service.
I bought a wireless router from them, it didn't work properly, created the return with free shipping label and sent the item... 3 days after they received my broken one, I had a brand new one!
I know all you pessimists are going to say "it took them 3 days after they received yours" Ok, 1. They have to make sure that you didn't modify it and break it yourself, 2. That is normal shipping time, 3. Go complain somewhere else.
I trust these people more than eBay, you're lucky to get anything that works correctly, and most of them do not offer returns.

Date of experience: October 6, 2011
Rhode Island
1 review
3 helpful votes
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My little sister just had her first baby and I wanted to send her a gift. I ordered her a Blue Ray player and a movie from Newegg on 9/27. On 9/28 I received shipping confirmation on the movie and on 9/30 (3 days later!) I received an email stating "having difficulties processing your order" for the player. I called to find out that my bank was fine with the payment but that Newegg wouldn't ship it to the different address. In order for me to have it shipped there I would have to call my bank and have her address put on my account. Or my other option was to have it shipped to myself and then I would have to ship it to her. All i wanted to do was get a gift for my sister! I canceled the order and ordered it somewhere else. I will no longer be buying anything from Newegg and if you don't want a hassle you probably shouldn't ether.

Date of experience: October 3, 2011
New York
2 reviews
6 helpful votes
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I will only shop at this website for my technology needs. When I need to buy parts for a new PC, or I need to replace a worn out router, I will always check with newegg before anyone else. The reviews for newegg's products are often helpful and far more than I can expect from any other technology retailer, both on an offline.

I can also count on their RMA process because I have had to perform it a few times myself. There were no problems at all, just a quick phone call, print up a label, an tape it to the shipping box. You are done! Speaking of shipping, their deals are phenomenal. I have literally saved hundreds of dollars not only on shipping but on the lack of sales tax (then again I live in Texas).

I have used newegg for over 7 years and I do not regret a single one. It is a permanent fixture in my computer technology operations and, so long as it continues as it does, will remain so.

Date of experience: September 15, 2011
Maryland
4 reviews
26 helpful votes
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I have been using Newegg for electronic purchases since 2001. Newegg has low prices, is consistently fast, and is easy to work with. I get pretty much all of the computer parts I need to build computers or keep computers running here. Many years ago they built the free 2-day shipping cost into the price of the item, these days they charge separate for shipping like everyone else. Also, these days it seems they have some stiff competition from Amazon on pricing for things, but when you buy through Amazon, you are sometimes buying from other companies. Newegg is always solid and is always worth an extra couple dollars for the piece of mind. Plus, the product reviews on Newegg behind most all of their items are unbiased and are heads above the product reviews anywhere else.

Date of experience: September 11, 2011
Tennessee
1 review
3 helpful votes
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I ordered windows 7 pro from Newegg. I used econo shipping. My item was shipped (via ups) from Tennessee and went to Atlanta. First off I never got an email saying the item was shipped and never got a shipping or tracking number. 2nd I really fail to see why it had to go to Atlanta when I live in Tennessee and the truck with the item on it drives through Nashville (ups has a hub in Nashville)and Murfreesboro (which is where I live and where the package is being delivered to) to get to Atlanta. It makes no sense to me to ship it like that when all they are going to do is put it BACK on a truck to bring it BACK to Nashville to send it out for delivery. Econo shipping or not, it is a waste of time/money/manpower and it is poor customer service to ship this item in this round about way causing the delivery of the item to be longer than what is really needed. Yes econo shipping is 4-7 buisness days but I would think if your company could get the product to the customer quicker and cheaper than expected by the customer then I would think they would do it. I know the route the trucks drive cause I work for FedEx and we run the same route. Instead of getting a praising review here Newegg is getting a very crappy one.

Date of experience: September 10, 2011
Indiana
2 reviews
9 helpful votes
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Newegg is everything an online tech site should be including first rate phone support. They know their products and can help with technical questions. They carry things that I cannot find anywhere else. They've shipped everything I've ordered within 12 hours of the order being placed. Their prices are better than or competitive to anyone else on the web. I'm a VERY satisfied customer!

Date of experience: September 7, 2011
California
1 review
2 helpful votes
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I returned a product and they shorted my refund by almost $8. There was no shipping, so it wasn't that. I contacted them and they told me to contact the independent company that sent me the item. They never responded to my 3 contacts and I contacted Newegg 3 more times to tell them I want my dang money. NOTHING FROM ANYONE! Won't buy from them anymore.

Date of experience: September 1, 2011
Newegg S. — Newegg Rep
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Hi Kelly,
We are so sorry to hear about the difficulties you experienced with your return. Please feel free to send us an email with your order details to [email protected]. We would be more than happy to help!

Thank you,
Kat

Florida
2 reviews
6 helpful votes
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Ok
August 29, 2011

Ok. Read a bunch of reviews from ohters, and in the 8 years of doing business with Newegg I can say I have never had any problems. Once i ordered two BDwrite drives and a week later it went on sale. I contacted them and asked for the difference to be refunded... so they did. I've ordered well over 15k in parts and built over 7 different computers from parts from them... not one issue. Parts are always well packed and lets be honest... the buy reviews and rating system used by so many sites these days was used by this site (can't say it was the first) and was the first i noticed it on oh so many years ago. How many sites can you find manufacturer responses on customers complaints... even Amazon doesn't have that. Sign up for emails and they furnish you with specials and daily speccials. Sites like slickdeals.net and techbargains.com regularly list them for their deals and prices... I am a guru at electronics shopping and newegg is at the very top of my list... then amazon... then dell... tied with BH Photo (been doing biz with them for almost 20 years)... I woot, I fling, I shark, I deal suck, and now I jabber... again my site of shopping choice Oscar goes to Newegg.

Date of experience: August 28, 2011
California
37 reviews
339 helpful votes
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While not always the cheapest... if you are looking for electronic products, and want a company that will actually stand behind what they sell... look no further. Great products, (especially if you sign up for their newsletter and get email alerts to the best deals), great prices, and excellent customer service.

Get a great deal of my products here because you know you can trust them.

Date of experience: August 25, 2011
Virginia
5 reviews
26 helpful votes
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Easy website, and I always get my orders faster than promised! Newegg is so great it's caused me to have a nerdgasm :P

Date of experience: August 25, 2011
Japan
8 reviews
29 helpful votes
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Newegg is truly the best for all techies. (i despise the word nerd... like techies can't be pretty? What is that?)

Anyway, I puchase a new core i7 intel, 2.2 ghz, super fast for my PC, i need it to run some new creative software I am learning. Absolutely the best service, shipped next day and was to my by the end of the week for some great break in time for the new programs. Can't recommend enough!

Date of experience: August 22, 2011
California
4 reviews
9 helpful votes
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I made some purchased with Newegg. When their pricing is on sale, the price is reasonable.

Date of experience: August 21, 2011
Connecticut
3 reviews
11 helpful votes
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I've been a newegg customer for years. Customer service has really dropped the ball and have lost touch of what they are there for. I will nolonger recommend newegg or shop there due to the lack of respect that they have developed towards their customers. It seems like the bigger they get, the less they care. So long, Newegg!

Date of experience: August 11, 2011

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