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SSENSE

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SSENSE Reviews Summary

The overall reputation of the company is marred by significant customer dissatisfaction, primarily due to unreliable shipping and inadequate customer service. Many customers report delayed deliveries and unresponsive support, leading to frustrations with order cancellations and return processes. While some customers acknowledge the quality of products, these positives are overshadowed by negative experiences, including poor packaging and unprofessional interactions with customer service representatives. A common sentiment is a lack of accountability and transparency, prompting customers to question the company's reliability and consider alternative retailers for their luxury purchases.

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value
226
shipping
253
returns
207
quality
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Canada
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Always love SSENSE
February 6, 2018

Great customer service, even during returns which is fantastic and almost unheard of for online stores. I would love to work for you guys. Amazing as usual, keep it up.

Date of experience: January 26, 2018
California
1 review
3 helpful votes
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I placed an order on December 14th, 2017 and made sure that they would arrive well before Christmas. I chose express shipping and my estimated date of receiving my order was 12/19/17. I tried to contact Ssense via telephone from 12/22 onward but never got through until 12/27. All the while, online tracking showed that the items were stuck somewhere in Canada (where Ssense is located). They told me they needed to allow 2-3 weeks to conduct an "investigation" into what happened to the items. I don't understand why it takes 3 weeks to find out where the items are, but in my opinion, they were just buying time to see if the items would show up. Fast forward to January 23rd (almost 40 days after I placed my order), after many calls, much insistence on my part to receive a refund, I received a refund for the items I wanted to purchase 40 days ago... and the worst part is, I spent maybe 2-3 hours of my time, that I will never get back trying to right the horrendous service of this retailer... no compensation/ renumeration was even offered. I WILL NEVER EVER ORDER FROM SSENSE AGAIN. Whoever is reading this, it is really not worth the money that you are being promised that you will save. Companies like this should not be in business!

Date of experience: January 24, 2018
Alexandra M. — SSENSE Rep
over a year old

Hi Ryan,

Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with us. We apologize for the delay regarding your shipment.

At this time we see that your are in good hands with one of our customer experience agents who is working out an appropriate solution for you.

Best regards,
SSENSE Customer Care

New Jersey
122 reviews
357 helpful votes
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I love everything they sell- some of the top designs possible. I get my product with no issue, but they are out of the country. Returns and exchanges could be a big issue so you need to be sure of what you are buying and do your homework to get the best price. They have items that cost thousands of dollars- so you really need to be sure! Worth the risk! Just received my second order from them and it came overnight with just a delay on FedEx's side (Clearance issues have been resolved for your package from SSENSE. Shipment has been released for delivery.) Which may or may not be true since FedEx was slow to even pick up the package. Once in FedEx hands, it was to me in less than 24 hours. Arrived in perfect condition. My suggestion for those with issues is to contact Rami, Bassel and Firas Atallah the owners via SSENSE social media until issue are resolved. They do not sell fake merchandise, however, they must be getting returns and shipping them right back out without checking to see if theives are switching out the real items and returning fakes instead. Ssense appears to have grown so quickly that they are not addressing customer service. They have a staff of 500, but they need more bodies on the ground in order to be more customer-focused.

Date of experience: December 30, 2017
North Carolina
1 review
5 helpful votes
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Stay Away from SSense
January 1, 2018

I purchased an Off-White Sweatshirt from SSense. They sent me a defective product and they are handling it poorly. They have horrible Customer Service and do not understand how to treat customers. Most customers on this site are spending tons of money and they deserve EXCELLENT Customer Service. You will not find that with this company. Stay away and find a site with better service.

Date of experience: December 29, 2017
Georgia
1 review
2 helpful votes
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This site is used by children to hook up. There are teenagers on this site having virtual sex. They know that this conduct is occurring. This is a sad site. Parents beware.

Date of experience: December 25, 2017
Ohio
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Great
December 13, 2017

Awesome products and shipping speed, I highly recommend this shopping site to customers who are doing online shopping overseas.

Date of experience: December 10, 2017
France
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Excellent
December 13, 2017

Very happy customer
Very good experience all along the customer journey
Delivered in only 2 days from Montreal to Paris

Date of experience: December 9, 2017
Singapore
1 review
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The Best!
December 12, 2017

It's the best site i have shopped from till date.
Amazing collection and during sale seasons it's the best time to shop.
Shopping here is hazel free unlike other sites.

Date of experience: December 9, 2017
Canada
1 review
12 helpful votes
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I will never be ordering from SSENSE again. I ordered two pairs of shoes during their Black Friday sale (one pair was on sale, one was regular price) and took the free 7 day shipping that was offered. AFTER I placed my order, I got an email saying it might take 2 full days to process the order. Most designer sites ship the same day (if you purchase in the morning), or next day at the latest. Three days later I got an email saying that because of the "popularity" of their sale, it may take 2 more days to process the order. Meanwhile, they continue to email me about the deeper discounts on their sale and FOUR days later (so 7 days after I placed my order) I followed up asking where my shipping confirmation was, and if they could expedite the shipping since my item is now taking more than a full 7 days to ship, as well as offer a price correction because the pair of shoes I had ordered a week ago was now discounted even further. They said there was nothing they could do because my order was already "processing" and I should receive my shipping confirmation soon, but said they could maybe reimburse me (a whopping $25 - hardly making any of this worth it). Yesterday, I was FINALLY sent a tracking number, but my item has yet to leave Montreal, a full 8 days after I purchased my item. The estimated time I will receive it is next Tuesday, making it a full 15 days after I ordered. For a Canadian website shipping to a Canadian customer, a 2+ week shipping time within country is insane. I could've ordered from any American or European website and had my shoes by now. The only reason I ordered from SSENSE is because I thought I'd receive my item quickly. Never again. If your warehouse can't handle a sale, don't have one.

Date of experience: December 6, 2017
Washington
1 review
4 helpful votes
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Awful customer care EVER
December 8, 2017

I placed my order on Nov 28, it has been a week and my order is just BEARLY received. They asked me to confirm the amount and I did. The order change to processing and BACK TO RECEIVED AGAIN. I tried to call the customer care, and apparently, they do not have one. It is like all the representatives are BUSY FOREVER. I had been on the phone waiting for more than 20 mins MULTIPLE TIMES. NO ONE ANSWER!

Date of experience: December 5, 2017
California
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Amazing!
December 7, 2017

The shoes are fabulous quality and the shipping was very fast! Customer service is also great. It was totally worth the price!

Date of experience: December 4, 2017
Florida
1 review
3 helpful votes
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Where
December 5, 2017

I have not received a pair of Raf Simons that I ordered a week ago. I did not even receive a shipping confirmation email. Im waiting and waiting. I have even emailed them multiple times. I hope they will send my shoes. Im afraid they forgot about my order. Send ASAP. Thank you

Date of experience: December 2, 2017
Pennsylvania
2 reviews
20 helpful votes
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I can't complain...
November 28, 2017

Ordered some Versace sneakers, box was in good shape, as well as my shoes. They also came with an authenticity card that had a code on it to look the product online to verify if they're real. But I could tell by the quality of the leather. I'm comfortable with buying from the again and would recommend anyone who was considering it.

Date of experience: November 25, 2017
Australia
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Great service!
November 27, 2017

Great product selection, fast delivery and great communication of tracking updates throughout the delivery process.

Date of experience: November 24, 2017
West Virginia
1 review
2 helpful votes
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Orederd cases
November 22, 2017

I orderd 2 cases 11 days ago and only got one 1 out 2. They said that we will resend the second one a couple days ago and still didnt get it.

Date of experience: November 19, 2017
Canada
1 review
1 helpful vote
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Shopping at SSENSE is always an easy process in my opinion. Other companies should be worried about the underdog of the culture for the culture. So many SSENSE Exclusives for such a young company, I might as well call it collaborations. The overall aesthetic & look reminds me of Apple & I like it.

Date of experience: November 16, 2017
Arkansas
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Great first time experience
November 18, 2017

I stumbled upon this site while searching for a sold out pair of Gucci slides and was thrilled to find them on here. The price was great and there were no additional duties. The order shipped very fast and received it within a couple days. Will shop again!

Date of experience: November 15, 2017
Florida
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Off white
November 18, 2017

Phantom that's all red inside off white. Best service ever and fastest delivery for stuff over 250$. Perfect for the cold too

Date of experience: November 15, 2017
Singapore
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Simple process from start to finish
November 18, 2017

Very happy with my item (Rimowa case) well packed and simple to do business with. I would use them again with no issue.

Date of experience: November 15, 2017
District of Columbia
1 review
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Love You <3
November 18, 2017

The fact that I ordered thse jeans at 3 pm Monday afternoon and they arrived at 10 am the next day is incredible. Shout out to SSENSE, love yall.

Date of experience: November 15, 2017

From the business

The two storey SSENSE boutique is located on the waterfront of Montreal? ۪s historic district at 90 St. Paul West. Boutique Hours: Monday 10 AM - 6 PM Tuesday 10 AM - 6 PM Wednesday 10 AM - 6 PM Thursday 10 AM - 9 PM Friday 10 AM - 9 PM Saturd...


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Founded in 2003
Montreal, QC, Canada
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