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Overstock.com Reviews Summary

Overstock's reputation is significantly marred by customer dissatisfaction, particularly regarding its customer service and return policies. Many customers report frustrations with delayed deliveries, inadequate support, and challenges in processing returns or exchanges. Issues with product quality, such as receiving damaged or misrepresented items, further exacerbate negative sentiments. Conversely, some customers appreciate the variety of products and find value in the selection offered. However, the prevalent concerns about service inefficiencies and lack of accountability overshadow these positives, leading to a general sentiment of caution among potential buyers.

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service
187
value
168
shipping
175
returns
149
quality
151

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Nevada
1 review
0 helpful votes
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I looked all over the Internet for comments on return fees if a sofa doesn't work out and found none. Now I regret ever ordering from them. Total waste of $147.00. The couch was too small and the wrong color. I had to call for them to respond to my request for the return and then get hit with the return fee. And be sure to save the huge sofa box or it will cost more. The website should warn buyers of the return fee. We are buying furniture site unseen after all! And it was free to ship to me. Kind of misleading. Never again.

Date of experience: March 15, 2017
Oregon
8 reviews
6 helpful votes
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Good options
March 15, 2017

They have lots of inventory, but I always check other online retailers. They aren't always the cheapest

Date of experience: March 13, 2017
Michigan
16 reviews
12 helpful votes
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First name basis here
March 12, 2017

Overstock & I have the same objective in mind. I search the site & Overstock always makes sure I find many items to purchase. I love this site & quality of what they have (from my experience) beats a couple of other sites so I go here first.

Date of experience: March 12, 2017
GB
2 reviews
2 helpful votes
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It is ok
March 10, 2017

I don't always go to Overstock.com to buy. At other times, I go to sell my old stuffs and get good money for them.

Date of experience: March 9, 2017
Florida
11 reviews
32 helpful votes
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Buyer Be Ware! I've now purchased a few things from Overstock, and I have the following advice: Look at the item on a big screen and don't buy anything you have misgivings about. If you don't receive your package, or have to go through anything but the most straight-forward return process, you're in trouble. I bought a bracelet that looked very high-quality, but when I received it, the large sterling clasp was hollowed out to make it look expensive. I was so disappointed. Then I bought a rug and a pad in one order. Only the pad arrived, and now I'm caught in a terrible loop with customer service. Every time I call, they say the item was delivered, yet I have a delivery proof that says "1 lb" for the item. No wool rug 5x8 foot big is one pound (that was the pad only). So two call and one hilarious chat session later, I still have no rug, no answers and I'm confused. Their website says, "returned" on the rug, but their CS says it was "delivered" my proof of delivery says it was one pound. I asked the rep if there was anything they could do for me as I'm moving and the rug needs to go under furniture that will arrive any day, and the CS rep was completely unempowered. She could do no more than, "create a ticket for the warehouse." The chat rep didn't even read what I was saying, he just kept saying, "so sorry for your inconvenience. I would be mad too." No matter what I asked!

Date of experience: March 6, 2017
Maryland
1 review
0 helpful votes
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First and only time
March 6, 2017

I used them to purchase a rug. The purchase was smooth. The problem I'm having is with their political views. Everyone is entitled to line the pockets of anyone they wish I reserve my choice not to do business with them.

Date of experience: March 5, 2017
GB
10 reviews
13 helpful votes
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Every bitcoin enthusiast must have a bit of goodness in his heart and this goes all the way to Overstock's CEO who was one of the leaders in adopting bitcoin at the early stage.

Date of experience: March 4, 2017
California
1 review
4 helpful votes
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It cost me $74 dollars. $58 for a return because they send me the wrong product and Overstock.com charged me a $16 fee on top of that. Think twice before you shop on their website. I learned the hard way...

Date of experience: February 27, 2017
Arizona
5 reviews
4 helpful votes
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Misleading adveritsement
February 28, 2017

Would have given them 1 star - but since they are from Utah I have a little homerism in me still. Just like amazon - claim they are selling a specific product, you order and it turns out it's imported crap that you could have gotten for cheaper directly from the chinese counter part.

Date of experience: February 27, 2017
Texas
2 reviews
10 helpful votes
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Damaged/Defective
February 27, 2017

I ordered a sofa from them online since it had high ratings. However, when I received it, it was used and damaged in the corners most likely from transit since they did not package it well. I contacted them on Friday and they did not respond until Monday. They have tried to offer money to keep the damaged item rather than immediately get me a return label and a UPS pickup for this package. Then they said that the carrier will be contacting me within 10 days like I have time to wait around and have $700 sitting there charged and have yet to get me a label to return this damaged/defective product. So I am out $700 while they **** around with the carrier. This whole experience has left me with a bad taste in my mouth and I never want to order here again. If they do not get me a label and pickup soon I am going to have to file a chargeback.

Date of experience: February 27, 2017
North Carolina
7 reviews
3 helpful votes
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Website
February 27, 2017

You can find original stuff, some days you have great deals, still up in the higher end of prices. Need better deals.

Date of experience: February 26, 2017
Colorado
1 review
3 helpful votes
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If you want incorrect orders, jumbled delivery dates, terrible assembly instructions and so-so customer service, you can stick with this company, but I want better marks across the board! This company is TERRIBLE! Their products are no good and the assembly is too much hassle for what was paid to get the items in the first place.

Date of experience: February 22, 2017
GB
3 reviews
0 helpful votes
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I like this service for regular discounts. Product's quality is on the top level. Easy to make an order and to communicate with the staff.

Date of experience: February 22, 2017
South Carolina
5 reviews
3 helpful votes
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Notlikey
February 22, 2017

Not what they advertise. They never have what they claim. Plus the prices aren't that good. I was not happy and their site was a waste of time

Date of experience: February 21, 2017
Virginia
4 reviews
4 helpful votes
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Good value and selection. I'm a frequent buyer and would recommend it strongly to anyone who asks!

Date of experience: February 21, 2017
District of Columbia
3 reviews
1 helpful vote
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Killer customer service
February 17, 2017

Free delivery of furniture and online chat assistance for customers made my purchase awesome. I would highly recommend.

Date of experience: February 16, 2017
Colorado
7 reviews
5 helpful votes
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Good experiences!
February 14, 2017

Good service and products! I haven't ordered a lot here but find it a fun experience and have had no problems at all. Highly recommended.

Date of experience: February 14, 2017
Illinois
3 reviews
6 helpful votes
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I ordered a blender to my surprise they sent the wrong cups to my ninja blender. Overstock did not have the cups in stock. I received six calls in two days with updates. They gave me a credit and a year subscription that gave me free shipping for twelve months I was satisfied I found the cups on another site

Date of experience: February 13, 2017
Cambodia
5 reviews
3 helpful votes
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Can't Buy From Them
February 11, 2017

I placed on order on Overstock.com for a friend's birthday and had to try four different times to get them to actually accept my credit card that I use every day without issues. Finally, they accepted my order and said the gift was on its way... until two days later, I got a random email saying "Your order is cancelled". They offered no way to response, no way to help... just a cancelled order after I had expected that my friend's gift was on its way. Not very good service.

Date of experience: February 10, 2017
Alaska
5 reviews
1 helpful vote
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Even the most tiny item, and it's NOPE... will not ship to Alaska. Hello? We ARE part of the USPS and guess what? The prices to here are just like the mailing prices are to NYC from LA! Cutting of their noses to spite their faces. Ignorance! No thanks, I don't want to part with my money to a company that refuses reality. Or worse, LIES about it.

Date of experience: February 9, 2017