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Shein

shein.com
casual, preppy, streetwear, general men, womenAge 0-3, 4-12, 13-18, 19-25, 26-45, 46-60
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Shein is a global online fast-fashion retailer. It utilizes an on-demand business model, providing a vast selection of affordable clothing and accessories. Shein serves customers across numerous countries, primarily targeting younger demographics with its trend-focused offerings.


shein.com
China
Shein is part of Nanjing Lingtian Information Technology Co., Ltd.
Founded in 2008
Clothing item from SheinFashion apparel by SheinMerchandise from Shein clothing lineShein fashion product

Business Highlights

General

Parent Company: Nanjing Lingtian Information Technology Co., Ltd.
Year Founded: 2008
Target Gender: men, women

Shipping

Shipping Cost: $3.99
Free Shipping: sometimes
Free Shipping Detail: for orders over $29

Returns

Return Policy: free
Return Instructions: items must be returned in new, unworn, unwashed, undamaged, and unaltered condition and have the original tags attached and the hygiene sticker
Return Cost: free for the first return only, then returns are $7.99

Sustainability

Sustainability Score: We avoid
Recycling Program: no

Product

Style: casual, preppy, streetwear, general
Body Fit: regular, plus size, petite & short
Available Sizes: Men's (2XS, XS, S, M, L, 0XL, XL, 1XL, XXL, 2XL, XXXL, 3XL, XXXXL, 4XL, 5XL), Women's (2XS, XS, S, M, L, 0XL, XL, 1XL, XXL, 2XL, XXXL, 3XL, XXXXL, 4XL, 5XL)

Customer Service

Support Channels: chat

Payment Options

Payment Methods: card payments, financing, Google Pay, Apple Pay, PayPal, Venmo, Affirm
Buy Now Pay Later: Afterpay, Klarna, Zip Pay

Membership Programs

Rewards Program: Rakuten, TopCashback, Mr. Rebates, Active Junky

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Shein Reviews Summary

Shein has a rating of 2 stars from 4,970 reviews, indicating that most customers are generally dissatisfied with their purchases. Reviewers dissatisfied with Shein most frequently mention customer service, tracking number and credit card. Shein ranks 1897th among Women's Clothing sites.

service
1,651
value
1,540
shipping
1,632
returns
1,232
quality
1,459
This company responds to reviews on average within 4 days

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California
1 review
5 helpful votes
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Honestly im speechless, i havent recieved this kind of behavior from a retailer EVER! I ordered something a week ago and it hasnt even shipped yet and is still processing. Their frwaking customer service page doesnt even exist and i wait for hours on their live chat but its damn fake and nobody ever even comes on the live chat. I came to read reviews because I thought maybe I made a mistake and its a fake company since theres no news of my order and they have no customer service, number, live chat, nothing. So dissapointed

Shein attempted to help this customer through the SmartCustomer Resolution Center, but the customer did not respond
Date of experience: May 24, 2017
Viviana F. Shein Rep
over a year old

Hi Sofia,

Thank you for ordering from our website.
Normally, it takes us 3-7 business days to process the order, please kindly understand.
We checked your order, except the item (vest170510101), other items are ready for shipping.
How about we ship the ready items out for you first?

Waiting for your reply!

Maryland
1 review
1 helpful vote
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Where is my order
May 27, 2017

So I placed my order on 5/5/17. Unfortunately, up to this day still My Order hasn't come yet! What is going on?

Date of experience: May 24, 2017
Viviana F. Shein Rep
over a year old

Hi Rachell,

Thank you for ordering from our website, we are so sorry for keeping you waiting.
Normally, it takes us 3-7 business days to process the order, please kindly understand.
We checked your order, the package has already been shipped out.
The tracking number is LW28715XXXXX, you could track through the link https://www.trackingmore.com/carriers.php?lang=en.
The package is in transit, please kindly wait a few days.

If you need any help, do not hesitate to contact us.

California
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Finally Arrived
May 27, 2017

I ordered 3 items from Shein, I received 2 in less than 1 week and the items were amazing, good quality and true to size. However, the 3rd item took almost 1 month to get here. I reached out to Shein early on since it was a birthday gift and they instantly reached out to the shipping company and expedited the delivery. They also rewarded me with 1045 shein points which i used to order a gorgeous dress for only $6. I highly recommend them and will be ordering again.

Date of experience: May 24, 2017
Viviana F. Shein Rep
over a year old

Hi Melissa,

Thank you for ordering from our website.
We checked your account, two packages are both on the way.
For the order KAL12089, the tracking number is LW3363902XXXX, you could check through the link http://www.17track.net/en/.
The package has just been shipped out today, please just give the shipping company 1-2 business days to update the tracking information.
For the order BHC12054, the tracking number is 926129098053660XXXXX, you could check through the link http://www.fedex.com/us/.
Now the package is on the way from our warehouse to Fedex US center, it normally takes 3-5 business days.
After it arrives, the shipping company will update the tracking information and provide the scheduled delivery date.

If you have any other concern, do not hesitate to contact us.

New York
1 review
1 helpful vote
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They took more than a month just for sending my order. When I received my package there were missing 2 o the 6 items that I bought. I asked refund of the Items, they just told that they can give me SHEIN WALLET refund.

Worst experience ever

Shein attempted to help this customer through the SmartCustomer Resolution Center, but the customer did not respond
Date of experience: May 24, 2017
Viviana F. Shein Rep
over a year old

Hi Lina,

Thank you for ordering from our website, we are so sorry for all the troubles.
Please do not worry, we will process the refund to the credit card you used to pay on our website as soon as possible.
But the bank may need 10-20 business days to process the refund, please kindly wait a few days.
And the money in the wallet could be used on our website or withdraw deposit to the credit card.
It is also very convenient, we are so sorry that our customer service did not explain the function of Wallet.

If you need any help, do not hesitate to contact us.

Spain
1 review
3 helpful votes
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Not worth the wait
May 26, 2017

I made my order on the 30th April, today it's 24th May and I haven't received it yet! It's ridiculous! I chose EXPRESS DELIVERY and on the 10th May I contacted them because they hadn't even sent my package. They told me they were waiting for some items which were out of stock, but if I hadn't asked they wouldn't have told me anything! I told them to send me the items they had and I got a refund for the others. They told me they would immediately ship it but they didn't do it until the 14th May.
I do have a tracking number but I don't know when my parcel will arrive.
On their website, they claim the delivery time takes 3-7 days to Spain and I have been waiting for 25 days and I still don't have my purchase!

Date of experience: May 24, 2017
Viviana F. Shein Rep
over a year old

Hi Magda,

Thank you for ordering from our website, we are so sorry for keeping you waiting.
Normally, it takes us 3-7 business days to process the order, because some of items are in short supply, your order was delayed for a few days.
We checked your order, the tracking number is YT17370271623XXXX, you could check through the link https://www.trackingmore.com/carriers.php?lang=en.

The package is in transit, please kindly wait a few days.

If you need any help, do not hesitate to contact us.

Louisiana
1 review
1 helpful vote
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Not efficient
May 26, 2017

Enjoyed looking at the website and prices but they will not let me know when my package will be here. It says it has shipped but will not let me track my package- leaving me to believe it may not be coming based on other reviews. I'm not going to be happy if i just wasted almost $80. Be cautious using this website.

Date of experience: May 24, 2017
Viviana F. Shein Rep
over a year old

Hi Kinsley,

Thank you for ordering from our website.
We checked your order, the package has been shipped out on May 20.
The tacking number is 9261290980536601XXXX, you could check through the link http://www.fedex.com/us/.

The scheduled delivery date is May 30, please kindly wait a few days.

You can submit a ticket on your account if you need any help, it is easy and convenient to contact customer service this way, they'll get back to you within 24 hours.

GB
1 review
3 helpful votes
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Poor
May 26, 2017

I ordered afew clothes from this site about 2 weeks ago and I havent received any tracking number or delivery date. Poor customer service.
Order number BHC*******

Shein attempted to help this customer through the SmartCustomer Resolution Center, but the customer did not respond
Date of experience: May 24, 2017
Viviana F. Shein Rep
over a year old

Hi Sharon,

Thank you for ordering from our website.
Normally, it takes us 3-7 business days to process the order, please kindly understand.
We checked your order, the package has been shipped out on May 24.
The tacking number is YT17371271623XXXX, you could check through the link https://www.trackingmore.com/carriers.php?lang=en.
The package is in transit, please kindly wait a few days.

If you need any help, do not hesitate to contact us.

Saudi Arabia
1 review
3 helpful votes
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The worst
May 26, 2017

I ordered from different website but this one is the worst site ever! They took my money and didn't send me the whole order, two pieces were missing! And they didn't give me my money back!

Date of experience: May 24, 2017
Viviana F. Shein Rep
over a year old

Hi Sumayah,

Thank you for ordering from our website.
We checked the order number you provide us, three items are in the same package, did you provide us the correct order number?
Which items you have not received? Please confirm with us.

Waiting for your reply!

California
1 review
1 helpful vote
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Not Bad
May 26, 2017

The package took longer than I thought to arrive. However, they were moving warehouses at the time so this was probably the reason why. I placed the order on 4/27 and my package was received on 5/22. They did give me a discount code for my next purchase! Ended up using it to buy a blouse and the total was only $1.90 after (that's a steal!). The quality was what I expected and is similar to Forever21 quality. You just have to read the reviews and choose wisely. Overall, would buy again for the pricing.

Date of experience: May 24, 2017
Canada
1 review
2 helpful votes
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I would seriously give this company 0 stars if I could. Poor customer service and slow delivery (that's if you even get it). I've been waiting since I placed my order on April 16. It almost reached me until it got sent back to China because of an incorrect address due to THEIR lack of attention. I've placed orders from them before, but this time they've really screwed up. At this point, I can probably kiss my order goodbye. I hope you all read these reviews before ordering. It will save you a lot of time and money.

Date of experience: May 23, 2017
Viviana F. Shein Rep
over a year old

Dear Mariel,

Thank you for ordering from our website.
We checked your order, we provide the correct address to shipping company, but the package is returned this time.
We will contact the shipping company, find out the reason why it is returned.
And we will process the full refund to your Paypal account as soon as possible, you will receive it within 48 hours.

If you need any help, do not hesitate to contact us.

Nevada
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Shein has the best and latest styles at amazing prices! I can always find something I want on the site at a better price than anywhere else. It's that amazing!

Date of experience: May 23, 2017
Florida
1 review
2 helpful votes
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I ordered more than 100 dollars in clothes from them so it was a big parcel that didn't fit in my mailbox and without MY CONSENT they authorized the mail courier to leave it in my front door, so when I got home it wasn't even there. Called the mail company they said because they authorized it they can't take responsability for it.

Date of experience: May 23, 2017
Viviana F. Shein Rep
over a year old

Hi Claudia,

Thank you for ordering from our website.
We are so sorry that you have not received your package.
Please contact the DHL and make a complaint, send us the complaint number.
We will certainly help you to solve this problem.

Waiting for your reply!

California
8 reviews
27 helpful votes
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Wish I could give Zero Stars
May 25, 2017
Updated review

My package finally arrived and then opened the bag, they had only shipped me 2/3 of the items! I'll open another Paypal dispute the worst company from China!

Date of experience: May 22, 2017
Viviana F. Shein Rep
over a year old

Hi Monica,

We saw your new review, we are so sorry that you only received two items.
Please confirm with us which one you have not received?
Could you please send us the photo of the package you received? The weight on the package is especially needed.
We will certainly help you to solve this problem.

Waiting for your reply!


Most incompetent retailer online
May 21, 2017
Previous review

They try to force your refund to the shein wallet, take weeks to ship items, how in the world are they in business?

Date of experience: May 19, 2017
Texas
1 review
3 helpful votes
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I made a huge purchase on March 23rd (around$300) to find that only a few items fit as described. Knowing this would happen, I purchased the return insurance so that I could avoid the $5.99 return fee.

Their policy states that you are able to return within 60 days from date of purchase. 60 days would be May 22nd. I tried a couple of times to go to my account and find the "Return Item" button but had no luck. Finally, yesterday, on my last day of eligible return, I contacted a customer service rep and he assured me that everything will be processed and that I will get my return label.

Today, I received a message saying that the return request is invalid since I have passed my 60 days. This is unacceptable and I will not be out of money with a bunch of clothes that don't fit right or aren't even made well.

Someone needs to get this resolved for me right now.

Date of experience: May 22, 2017
Viviana F. Shein Rep
over a year old

Dear Giao

Thank you for ordering from our website.
Please provide us your correct order number, so that we could check the status of your order and help you to solve the problem.

Looking forward to your reply

Illinois
1 review
5 helpful votes
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WHERE IS MY ORDER?
May 24, 2017

I am sooo very satisfied that the reviews here reflect my pure FRUSTRATION with this company!
I ordered 3 items on 5/1/17 STILL NO DELIVERY and it impossible to track the shipping. And why do I just know if I have to RETURN the items I may as well have wasted my money.
Truly I feel this is bordering on consumer fraud

Shein attempted to help this customer through the SmartCustomer Resolution Center, but the customer did not respond
Date of experience: May 22, 2017
Viviana F. Shein Rep
over a year old

Hi Sadie,

Thank you for ordering from our website.
We checked your order, the tracking number is 926129098053670XXXXX, you could check through the link http://www.fedex.com/us/.

The scheduled delivery date is May 23, you will receive it soon.

If you need any help, do not hesitate to contact us.

California
1 review
3 helpful votes
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As noted by others, waited weeks for my order to arrive; chat customer service and emails from customer service were totally contradictory! All excuses. I did find out that warehouse is in China and I think oriental models are used for patterns because the size disparity is unbelievable and ridiculous. Unnecessarily a little difficult to drill down to reach cust. Service or get a return label. Quality was good for the price, but so not worth the hassle - I will not order from Shein again - ever.

Date of experience: May 21, 2017
Viviana F. Shein Rep
over a year old

Hi Elizabeth,

Thank you for ordering from our website.
We are so sorry for the delay of your package, if you are not satisfied with the item you received.
Please download a free return label on our website and return it back.
Just follow the instructions as below.
First, confirm the delivery of the order in My Orders.
Then click the Return Item button.
Having selected the items you want to return and chosen the return reason(s), just click the SUBMIT button to print off the return label.

If you have any other concern, do not hesitate to contact us.

Arizona
1 review
0 helpful votes
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I've ordered from Shein many times. Yes some orders take awhile, but I understand it's coming from another country, plus if I'm not in a hurry to get them I don't mind the wait. When my order is going to be delayed, they're normally good about emailing me to let me know which I appreciate. I love all the maxi dresses I've ordered from them among other items. The quality is good considering the prices. Some clothes are a miss, but I simply return them them like any other online company I would order from. They return funds to your Shein wallet or you can have the option to transfer to paypal. I normally keep it in my shein wallet in case i want something else later. I enjoy the Great prices and unique clothes :)

Date of experience: May 21, 2017
GB
1 review
3 helpful votes
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Order BKK*******

NO TRACKING NUMBER NO DATE OF DELIVERY NOTHING, I DONT WANT YOUR POINTS! WHERE ARE MY 11TH ITEMS ORDERED?

Shein attempted to help this customer through the SmartCustomer Resolution Center, but the customer did not respond
Date of experience: May 21, 2017
Viviana F. Shein Rep
over a year old

Dear Rachel,

Thank you for ordering from our website.
We checked your order, the tracking number is YT17371271623XXXXX, you could check through the link https://www.trackingmore.com/carriers.php?lang=en.
Normally, the express shipping takes 3-8 business days, please kindly wait a few days.

If you have any other concern, do not hesitate to contact us.

California
1 review
3 helpful votes
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Ordered my clothes on 5/4 and just got a shipping update today (5/20) that PRE-SHIPMENT info has been sent to USPS. I move out of the state in 2 weeks and hope my clothes get here before then... probably won't order from here again.

Shein attempted to help this customer through the SmartCustomer Resolution Center, but the customer did not respond
Date of experience: May 20, 2017
Viviana F. Shein Rep
over a year old

Dear Alex,

Thank you for ordering from our website.
We checked your order, the tracking number is 926129098053660109XXXX, you could check through the link http://www.fedex.com/us/.

The scheduled delivery date is May 22.
Please do not worry, you will receive the package before you leave the state.

If you have any other concern, do not hesitate to contact us.

Texas
1 review
6 helpful votes
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They are scamers
May 22, 2017

Their material is so fake and noting like what you see on their website. I returned everything I ordered from them and they claimed they didn't get... STAY AWAY FROM SHEIN. Their clothes have no tags or sizes... You can't even tell the front from the back...!

Date of experience: May 20, 2017
Viviana F. Shein Rep
over a year old

Hi Praise,

Thank you for ordering from our website.
We checked your order, it shows we only received three item you returned.
We have already processed the refund to your Paypal account.
As you claimed you have returned all the items back, did you returned them in one package?
Please confirm with us, we will certainly help you to solve this problem.

Waiting for your reply!