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The company has garnered a mixed reputation among customers, with notable strengths in its engaging auction format and a diverse range of products that some users find enjoyable and affordable. Many appreciate the responsive customer service, which has been effective in addressing issues and facilitating refunds. However, significant concerns persist regarding product quality, with numerous complaints about receiving damaged or inferior items. Additionally, customers have reported frustrations with order cancellations and difficulties in the returns process. Overall, while the platform offers a fun shopping experience, it must improve product reliability and support to enhance customer satisfaction.
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I go on tophatter and mean to just "look" or "windowshop".
Next thing ya know, my mailbox is full of packages... but then again, my kid's stockings will be filled and at fantastic deals this holiday season!
Way to many emails, annoying... I can check Tophatter when I want to shop, I don't need to be reminded CONSTANTLY about specials... Just about ready to delete it completely... Not worth the hassles of the email notices all the time. Products are ok, about what you would expect for being made in China. Shipping is OK, again many of the items come from China, so two weeks waiting time is about normal.
Tophatter has great items to bid on and win. I have enjoyed bidding and have won some nice items. Just have to try it for yourself. It cost nothing.
Hi Elizabeth,
Thanks a bunch! We appreciate your kind review. I’m pleased to hear you love shopping on Tophatter.
We look forward to continuing to provide a variety of quality products at bargain pricing.
Remember, at Tophatter, you can earn Store Credit by sharing our app with your friends. To learn more about, please go to the following link: https://tinyurl.com/yc8swt28
You can review the status of any referrals you have invited on the "Share & Earn": https://tophatter.com/users/share_and_earn page.
We truly are delighted to have you as a valued member of the community.
Happy Bidding,
Angelique
Bedding is great, toys not so good. Definitely worth the money. I would highly recommend this site to everyone to at least try it out
Hi Aneta,
Thank you for your review. We hope every shopper will be delighted with every purchase, but understand that not everything can be perfect. If for any reason you’re not completely satisfied, you can request to return an item for up to 30 days from the date of delivery. A full refund of the original price paid will be processed upon return of the item in its original condition. To request a return, visit My Orders, click the item, then click Return Item.
Shoppers also have the option to rate their delivered items. Rating items is important because 1.) other buyers will be able to review the average rating on products before they bid, and 2.) items rated consistently low will automatically stop being scheduled on the platform. For these reasons we encourage you to rate the products you have purchased, although doing so is not required.
Kind Regards,
Angelique
I love the fact that the auctions are so quick. And quite an array if items. One of my favorite sires to browse and shop.
I was very skeptical of this app when I got it. After a few bids that I won, I was able to see that you really can't get wonderful products at great prices. It's good to read the reviews and not rush into things.
Other products have been fine.
Rings and watches are nice the tens unit work well.
Hi Randy,
Thank you for your review. We want you to be pleased with all of your purchases on Tophatter and I'm sorry that hasn't been the case.
Tophatter is a Marketplace that connects buyers with sellers (https://tophatter.com/terms), and we rely on sellers to provide accurate information about every item; however, if you discover a listing has been misrepresented in any way, we offer excellent Buyer Protection (https :// tophatter. Com/topics/Buying/subtopics/Buyer%20Issues/questions/Is%20there%20Buyer%20Protection%3F) As part of our quality assurance process, our system detects and applies strong penalties to sellers with higher than average return rate, and individual items exceeding the rate will no longer be scheduled on our platform.
If for any reason you’re not completely satisfied, you can request to return an item for up to 30 days from the date of delivery. A full refund of the original price paid will be processed upon return of the item in its original condition. To request a return, visit My Orders, click the item, then click Return Item.
For any problematic items, please contact our dedicated support team here http://tinyurl.com/j8eo7hu for help getting the issue resolved.
Shoppers also have the option to rate their delivered items. Rating items is important because 1.) other buyers will be able to review the average rating on products before they bid, and 2.) items rated consistently low will automatically stop being scheduled on the platform. For these reasons we encourage you to rate the products you have purchased, although doing so is not required.
Kind Regards,
Angelique
I enjoy items to pick from. If I encounter a problem ie size, part missing ect. I appreciate problems resolved immediately
Hi Charlotte,
Thank you for your review.
I'm pleased that you enjoy the variety of items on Tophatter and happy we could get your challenge resolved in a satisfactory way.
Remember, at Tophatter, you can earn Store Credit by sharing our app with your friends. To learn more about, please go to the following link: https://tinyurl.com/yc8swt28
You can review the status of any referrals you have invited on the "Share & Earn": https://tophatter.com/users/share_and_earn page.
We truly are delighted to have you as a valued member of the community.
Happy Bidding,
Angelique
Most items arrive quick and match photos! Don't like ratings notification on EVERYTHING you buy. If something doesn't work when you buy it, it cost more to ship it back than you paid for it. The site is easy to navigate, and customer service answers questions quickly.
Hi Susanne,
I truly appreciate you taking the time out to leave a review. Thank you for taking time out of your personal time to do so.
I’m pleased to hear your overall experience has been a great one.
We look forward to continuing to provide a variety of quality products at bargain pricing.
Remember, at Tophatter, you can earn Store Credit by sharing our app with your friends. To learn more about, please go to the following link: https://tinyurl.com/yc8swt28
You can review the status of any referrals you have invited on the "Share & Earn": https://tophatter.com/users/share_and_earn page.
We truly are delighted to have you as a valued member of the community.
Happy Bidding,
Angelique
I love the deals and steals you can get on TopHatter. Always has fast shipping. Love that the bids start a 1 dollar.
Hi Ronald,
I truly appreciate you taking the time out to leave a review. Thank you for taking time out of your personal time to do so.
I’m pleased to hear your overall experience has been a great one.
We look forward to continuing to provide a variety of quality products at bargain pricing.
Remember, at Tophatter, you can earn Store Credit by sharing our app with your friends. To learn more about, please go to the following link: https://tinyurl.com/yc8swt28
You can review the status of any referrals you have invited on the "Share & Earn": https://tophatter.com/users/share_and_earn page.
We truly are delighted to have you as a valued member of the community.
Happy Bidding,
Angelique
I joined Tophatter sometime ago, but I didn't bid on any auctions for the longest time. When I finally did, it was easy, it was quick, it was fun, and it felt really good to get a package in the mail. I've never had a problem with any products, and there are always new items to bid on. Join Tophatter and be nice, to you!
Hi Rebecca,
Thank you for your review.
We are very grateful for your continued business because we wouldn’t be here without loyal shoppers like you. You could have chosen any other business, but we appreciate that you have stuck with us. Thank you, again, and have a great day!
Kind Regards,
Angelique
Some stuff is junk and cant return to China becuz too expensive. Wrong size sometimes. You take a big chance bidding on certain things
Hi Diane,
Thank you for your review.
We hope every shopper will be delighted with every purchase, but understand that not everything can be perfect. If for any reason you’re not completely satisfied, you can request to return an item for up to 30 days from the date of delivery. A full refund of the original price paid will be processed upon return of the item in its original condition. To request a return, visit My Orders, click the item, then click Return Item.
Tophatter will always process refunds for buyers upon receiving a valid tracking number from them indicating that the order has been returned to the seller. Tophatter offers Buyer Protection in the form of a 30-day Easy Return policy that will either: 1.) refund the buyer without return needed, 2.) provide the buyer with a prepaid return label, or 3.) present the buyer with the seller's address to return the item, paying for their own return postage with valid tracking number.
Shoppers also have the option to rate their delivered items. Rating items is important because 1.) other buyers will be able to review the average rating on products before they bid, and 2.) items rated consistently low will automatically stop being scheduled on the platform. For these reasons we encourage you to rate the products you have purchased, although doing so is not required.
KInd Regards,
Angelique
I've liked everything that I've received so far. Thank you so much, you have some interesting items and some beautiful items, and some that are both.
Hi Gennaro,
I truly appreciate you taking the time out to leave a review. Thank you for taking time out of your personal time to do so.
I’m pleased to hear your overall experience has been a great one.
We look forward to continuing to provide a variety of quality products at bargain pricing.
Remember, at Tophatter, you can earn Store Credit by sharing our app with your friends. To learn more about, please go to the following link: https://tinyurl.com/yc8swt28
You can review the status of any referrals you have invited on the "Share & Earn": https://tophatter.com/users/share_and_earn page.
We truly are delighted to have you as a valued member of the community.
Happy Bidding,
Angelique
Good deals but be sure you read actual descriptions of items before purchasing. Some issues with shipping as well so be prepared for longer than noted deliveries on some items.
Hi Darla,
Thank you for your review.
We definitely encourage shoppers to view this item description before bidding. To review an item, click the picture to view the full description. Here you will see all details the seller has provided including condition, material, and available colors and/or sizes where applicable.
I surely understand wanting what you paid for to arrive as soon as possible. Please know your voice is heard and we are working to improve your experience in terms of shipping times.
After you've purchased, you can click on any item from your My Orders page then click *Where's My Item?* to find the current status and timeline.
On Tophatter we have an extended ship time of 30 days domestically and 60 days for all international shipments. If the time-frames passes and you still haven’t received your item please contact our dedicated customer support team by visiting My Orders, clicking the item, clicking Order FAQs, then clicking Contact Support and completing the form detailing the issue. We will be happy to help. If it’s more convenient for you, you can also contact our support team here: http://tinyurl.com/j8eo7h
Kind Regards,
Angelique
Anklet broke. Necklace broke. Angel wing earrings... were different lengths... Wtf... wrong sizes... extremely poor quality... I need return labels... china sucks!
Hi Sherry,
Thank you for sharing your experience. I'm very sorry that your items arrived either broken or not meeting your expectations. We hope every shopper will be delighted with every purchase, but understand that not everything can be perfect. If for any reason you’re not completely satisfied, you can request to return an item for up to 30 days from the date of delivery. A full refund of the original price paid will be processed upon return of the item in its original condition. To request a return, visit My Orders, click the item, then click Return Item.
Shoppers also have the option to rate their delivered items. Rating items is important because 1.) other buyers will be able to review the average rating on products before they bid, and 2.) items rated consistently low will automatically stop being scheduled on the platform. For these reasons we encourage you to rate the products you have purchased, although doing so is not required.
Kind Regards
Angelique
The rewards and bonuses are unbelievable! Wish cash makes your wishes come true. Savings are unbeat by any competitor.
Its always fun to participate in the various auctions, and see the variety of items up for sale, and you can get a great deal on them
Thank you for looking out for my account. I see that there were some orders that I hadn't received but you had already refunded me because they hadn't given a tracking number after some time. You guys are great.
Thanks
I love the process of bidding, its fun. I don't like the long delivery times from China, you would think that they are on the moon. Gold jewelry says 14k or 18k, but when ya get it no Jewelers mark to be found. Quality in question. Size is misleading, the pics on site look much larger than what ya get. Now don't get me wrong the things I got were pretty but I felt misled at points.
I have had some great stuff that Ive gotten and had other stuff not so good so just have to be where of what youre getting
Answer: There is also the FEDERAL TRADE COMMISSION that can help with these types of problems
Answer: You have to read the descriptions. It will tell you if it's real or plated.
Answer: Do not deal with this company,,, all jewelery is crap n cheap
Answer: Tophatter will screw you over. Shop Amazon or overstock.
Answer: Good luck! Tophatter rippes off the sellers so they are not going to be very likely to return your money.
Answer: Justin you are absolutely correct. I find out the hard way. I had my own auction with nice AUTHENTIC designer items and cosmetics (Becca, Cargo, Smahbox, Too Faced, etc). I lost big time. $40 Cargo palette sold for $10; it cost me $15. Items that I started higher to cover my cost never sold. I still had to pay fees for the item being listed. A $200 Calvin Klein purse sold for $20; it cost me $80 wholesale. Run!
Answer: If you end up buying a few items from the same seller they can do a combined shipment but you rarely get the same buyer items since they only let the sellers sell 10 items a day. It is different for the sellers that have their own auctions.
Answer: You will notice the same names no matter the day, time etc. Bidding against you very often. Is it a coincidence? Personally I don't believe in coincidences.
Answer: Depends on what you are selling. Yes, a lot of items go unsold in the jewelry and accessories categories... as well as others. Coach and Michael Kors and other designer brands, not much goes unsold, because here's the catch - - you pay fees on the starting bid. TH wants everything to start at $1. So you get punished if you start higher as to not get screwed by a low purchase price. Say you buy a designer bag for $120. If you start that bag at $100, you're already paying over $10 in fees. **IF** you can manage to sell it for a profit, there are still the commission and bank fees. If you start it at $1, you're barely paying any listing fees but it might only sell for $80 (or less!). So, less fees, but you lost your ass on the item. It's messed up. Most sellers have put in their time to see if they can make a profit or to see if TH will change, but they all seem to end up leaving. I'm convinced the only ones who stay to sell there are the counterfeit or crappy quality sellers who are buying items for next to nothing, because that seems to be the only way to make a profit there these days. I would go the ebay route if you're looking to sell.
Answer: Yes! Sale of counterfeit items is prohibited. If you are concerned about the authenticity of an item purchased on the platform, you may return it for up to 30 days from delivery. See full details on our return policy here: http://tinyurl.com/h7xokwj.
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Hi John,
Thank you for sharing your experience.
I reviewed your account and I see that you are unsubscribed from receiving email messages for Tophatter, however, if you have reminders set you will still get notifications alerting you when an item is up for auction. If you would like to stop receiving notifications for reminders click on the heart icon to disable reminders.
If you still have a concern about this matter our dedicated customer support team is available 24/7 and can be reached here http://tinyurl.com/j8eo7hu
Remember, at Tophatter, you can earn Store Credit by sharing our app with your friends. To learn more about, please go to the following link: https://tinyurl.com/yc8swt28
You can review the status of any referrals you have invited on the "Share & Earn": https://tophatter.com/users/share_and_earn page.
We truly are delighted to have you as a valued member of the community.
Happy Bidding,
Angelique