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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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California
24 reviews
28 helpful votes
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I use to buy items from overstock but the last couple of times my items came in very late.

Date of experience: June 13, 2015
Florida
5 reviews
5 helpful votes
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Five pair of earrings... all from different addresses. Florida, Pennsylvania, etc. with home addresses. One from a city I myself lived in. Address had an apartment number. Was told when I had to return the earrings that they 'all came from different warehouses'. NOT SO. Individual people use Overstock to sell their flea market or were buy outs through Overstock. Was also told that all returned items were not sold again. Also not true. One pair of the earrings came with one in a small plastic bag the other was just laying in the box the not closed (lever back). They are selling back refused or used earrings. And what else?

Date of experience: June 11, 2015
Texas
6 reviews
77 helpful votes
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I bought a few items from Overstock.com... until I got smart and started looking at other sites and doing some research. I have found, consistently, that their so-called 'overstocked price' was as high or higher than MSRP. Cameras, lens, tools were all found cheaper at sites such as Adorama, B&H photo, Amazon, etc.
Overstock.com prices are not that great.

Date of experience: June 10, 2015
Nebraska
6 reviews
6 helpful votes
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Good experience
June 9, 2015

I love shopping here! Although some of the prices are not as great as Id expect. Nevertheless, the quality and selection have been great!

Date of experience: June 8, 2015
Ohio
10 reviews
29 helpful votes
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Not Impressed
June 7, 2015

I have bought multiple items from this site and lo and behold each time has been nauseating. If the parcel doesn't come 1-2 weeks late then it will come with some defect. And when you try to return it they will give you half value of what you paid. Customer service is useless. Wished they would get their act together because this could really be a great site with great prices. But I would rather spend more money getting better service.

Date of experience: June 7, 2015
California
5 reviews
27 helpful votes
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Yes!
June 6, 2015

Scored an awesome ottoman for under $100 with shipping. This makes me feel incredibly old getting this happy over an ottoman, but I was happy I found it! My living room is now slightly more snazzy :)

Date of experience: June 5, 2015
Washington
71 reviews
1003 helpful votes
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Be patient!
June 2, 2015

We recently ordered sheets from Overstock.com and they took forever to come. But when they DID arrive, they were just wonderful and exactly as described.

Date of experience: June 1, 2015
California
5 reviews
24 helpful votes
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Prices use to be great, but now the quality of products has decreased, while the prices have increased! I no longer shop with overstock.com

Date of experience: May 31, 2015
Washington
1 review
3 helpful votes
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Run by monkeys?
May 31, 2015

I ordered a King size 11" mattress priced around $450 and received a package about 5 days after I ordered it. Looking at the package I thought to myself "wow, no way this is my mattress, it is so small". Low and behold, I was right and the mattress was actually an 8" Queen size. Called support the same day and was told I would be getting my actual mattress the Friday of the same week (4 days). I was then called by support that Wednesday about my problem and was told the mattress would be shipped after they got my info. The shipping was then pushed to the next Monday. I was offered no free overnight shipping or any other reimbursement for their mistake, and I have been sleeping on an air mattress since last Thursday because of their screw up and I still have not gotten my mattress. Terrible communication, terrible corporate&shipping management, just overall terrible. Very dissatisfied.

Date of experience: May 31, 2015
Massachusetts
8 reviews
36 helpful votes
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The product, Lactic Acid 50% peel for professional use only. Used this and woke up to burned and scared face. I broke out and had swollen eyes and nose, horrible.
Told them I would contact lawyer. Their lawyer contacted me, and tryed to offer me 250. Gift card with a form to sign saying I will never speak of it again.
Said NO, tried to contact CFO, the "we care" person and my mail was returned.
What if a child put this on her face? No warnings, no child lock, nothing because it is for professional use only.
Please be careful. Overstock DOES NOT CARE!

Date of experience: May 30, 2015
Florida
9 reviews
7 helpful votes
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I always get great deals shopping here! Great selection too!

Date of experience: May 29, 2015
Nebraska
5 reviews
15 helpful votes
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It's nice, but..
May 26, 2015

Pretty pricey and limited selection. I'd rather go on Amazon.

Date of experience: May 26, 2015
Rhode Island
9 reviews
8 helpful votes
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Pretty Good Site
May 21, 2015

I like this site if I'm looking for something in particular and can't find it elsewhere. It has a great variety. However, if you're a bargain shopper, check elsewhere first. Other than that, it was a fantastic experience.

Date of experience: May 21, 2015
California
10 reviews
10 helpful votes
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Just ok
May 21, 2015

I am not a big fan of Overstock, used to use it all the time, but their prices are not that competitive and the quality of goods is not always as advertised.

Date of experience: May 20, 2015
Nevada
1 review
2 helpful votes
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Ordered 3 pairs of shoes in one order, all size 9. Received them and just like Goldilocks, one was too big, one was too small and one was just right.

They wanted postage of 18.79 to return a 28.00 pair of shoes - RIDICULOUS!

Will not be ordering or recommending them EVER...

Date of experience: May 15, 2015
New Hampshire
2 reviews
9 helpful votes
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I ordered a light beige desk chair. Received a coffee brown chair. Talked to customer service and got a Return Material Authorization. UPS picked it up and I waited several days for it to be delivered back to overstock before they would send another. Received second chair. It was also coffee brown. Called overstock and they gave me another RMA for UPS to pick up. Assured me that they would talk to warehouse and get problem resolved. Second chair was returned and third chair was sent. Coffee brown for the third time. Requested another RMA and a refund. Ordered the same chair from Houzz for $8 less.

Date of experience: May 15, 2015
Arizona
6 reviews
61 helpful votes
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Good.
May 14, 2015

I go to this site for various household items. My most recent purchase is hardware for my kitchen cabinets. It was cheaper than home depot and the shipping was free. Win-win for me

Date of experience: May 13, 2015
Washington
18 reviews
5 helpful votes
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Selection
May 14, 2015

Overstock.com has a huge selection and simply online ordering.

Date of experience: May 13, 2015
Kansas
10 reviews
7 helpful votes
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Ok i guess
May 11, 2015

Prices are ok. Sometimes a bargain. Not worth WATCHING out for a REAL bargain anymore

Had bad experiences with them and there MODCLOTH affiliate. They refused 2 give my money back. And they had every reason they could. Just didnt feel like helping.

So, I stopped shopping with both

Date of experience: May 10, 2015
Washington
3 reviews
12 helpful votes
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Read the fine print, buried in the return policy: If you use one of those 15-20% off email offers that you are bombarded with from Overstock.com, then return the item for a refund, THEY DEDUCT THE 15-20% "OFF" FROM THE AMOUNT OF THE REFUND. So you buy at one price, then they make you pay the full price if you return the item. Who does THAT? Customer service is laughably poor--I talked to a kid who read from a script. I have blocked their merciless flow of emails and they are off my list. Never again. I would rather pay more and be treated fairly. There are some great vendors out there who go out of their way to try to keep your business (not just keep your money).

Date of experience: May 8, 2015