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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 think Tophatter is fantastic about they paying method and it does give you a great variety to bid on.
This is a great company to shop from, excellent products, and perfect delivery. Product is delivered early and completely as described
I have ordered several items from tophatter, all were received in a reasonable time and in good condition
Hi Bill! Thanks for responding to Tophatter's experience survey!
Thank you for your continued support and taking the time to share your experience with us. We truly are delighted to have you as a valued member of the community.
Kind regards,
Graciela
Fun, but watch shipping
Should default to free shipping
But it defaults to shipping charges after sales completion
Be sure to read, pictures are misleading and not pictures of the item
Hi Perry! Thanks for responding to Tophatter's experience survey and I'm very sorry that our services haven't met your expectations.
Tophatter has strict guidelines which require sellers to accurately represent their items for sale. Our product review team has reached out to a few sellers who had misleading images and are working to ensure the listings are correct moving forward.
With this said, in an auction format, it's up to each buyer to review the item description prior to bidding, taking note of all key details, to decide the item is what's intended. Shipping costs are also displayed prior to bidding. Bidders decide how high they are willing to bid, and can stop bidding at any time.
Additionally, with our easy return policy, a return request can be open for an item for any reason within 30 days from delivery. See full details here: http://tinyurl.com/h7xokwj.
Thank you!
Graciela
Everything I ordered was exactly what I wanted and you cant beat the price Ive been ordering things every day since I got the app
Hi Michael! Thanks for responding to Tophatter's experience survey!
It is fantastic to hear you have been pleased with your purchases and are having a great time bidding to win on Tophatter. We greatly appreciate your continued support!
Regards,
Graciela
I found Tophatter by mistake while searching Yahoo. Glad I did! I live alone and purchase items on a regular basis for boredom to give away to family and friends. I keep a few things for myself. Following a workout at the gym, playing my guitar, or keyboard, I prop myself in front of the PC and bid away! I do have to admit I feel a bit guilty winning a $1.00 item when I look at a newbie sellers total sales. I'm especially impressed by a gentleman who sales beautiful copies of Morgan Dollars and tapes a piece of candy on the envelope. (You know who you are)! I also buy GP chains and clad bars, and notes. (alot) lol!
So Tophatter, my only grievance I have is that I am somewhat addicted because of my competitive nature. Do you offer TH therapy outpatient services starting at a $1.00? Seriously though, I do find your site fun and entertaining, especially deciphering the instructions from China written in English which I like to call "Chinglish".
Best Regards,
Dk
Hi Dk! Thanks for responding to Tophatter's experience survey!
The team here in Tophatter is thrilled to hear such good feedback. We really appreciate your kind words and sharing your wonderful experience with Tophatter!
Thank you for your support and we truly are delighted to have you as a valued member of the community.
Happy bidding!
Graciela
Easy and fun to bid. Shipping is fast and products are carefully wrapped. Issues are immediately settled with excellent customer service. Internet provides options, instructions and reviews of products if you look for them. A good site to visit, solid products to buy and nice customer service.
Hi Christy! Thanks for responding to Tophatter's experience survey!
We are delighted to hear you have enjoyed your time on Tophatter! Thank you for your kind words and continued support! We truly are delighted to have you as a valued member of the community.
Kind regards,
Graciela
Tophatter is a great shopping experience. I had one unhappy purchase from a seller and Tophatter quickly fixed the problem. I am 1 happy customer.
Hi Shelly! Thanks for responding to Tophatter's experience survey and we're so delighted to know you are one happy customer!
Thank you for your continued support and taking the time to share your experience with us. We truly are delighted to have you as a valued member of the community.
Kind regards,
Graciela
I didn't pay attention how to track the package.
I left home the 8th April, The sun glasses came the 9th I have never seen it. I was excited open Tophatter. Tried to click to see what the item was. I clicked on BIDS Had to return a couple times and lose previlege to shop. I know much better now. If I don't need to go some where or travel I like to bid and give friends.
Hi Mai! Thanks for responding to Tophatter's experience survey!
Thank you for your continued support and taking the time to share your experience with us. We truly are delighted to have you as a valued member of the community.
Regards,
Graciela
I do alot of business thru the internet and your company has the worst shipping I have ever seen. I have not received one package from anyone I have bought from that has not arrived her smashed from shipping. I am no longer going to buy from you.
Hi Sue! Thanks for responding to Tophatter's experience survey and we sincerely apologize for any inconvenience.
To document the issue properly, I highly suggest that you directly contact our Customer Support Team by email here: http://tinyurl.com/j8eo7hu.
Thank you and we hope we can see you bidding again!
Regards,
Graciela
I have purchased several items from Tophatter and find only one that was defective and my money was immediately refunded back. Overall this company is a 5 star for customer service. I will continue purchasing items from Tophatter.
Hi James! Thanks for responding to Tophatter's experience survey!
Thank you for your kind words and continued support! We truly are delighted to have you as a valued member of the community.
Happy bidding!
Graciela
I like the website where you can browse and have an idea what the particular item would cost if bought outright. Knowing this plus shipping costs, it makes it easier to bid intelligently!
THE LAST ORDER THAT I HAD WAITED FOR GOT CANCELED, I PAID ON 4/17/18, ORDER CANCELED BY MERCHANT ON 5/18/18 BECAUSE THEY RAN OUT? THIS IS THE FIRST FOR MENEAR A MONTH HAS PAST THEN FEW DAYS LATER I SEEN IT HAD JUST GOT SOLD I DID NOT GET TO DO SCREENSHOT
Hi Rolando! Thanks for responding to Tophatter's experience survey and we're sorry to hear what happened.
Please contact directly our Customer Support Team so we can document this properly. We can be reached via email here: http://tinyurl.com/j8eo7hu.
Thank you.
Kind regards,
Graciela
There's a lot of very good items on Tophatter, and there are some that look better then they really are, so you have to watch what your buying. Prices are great, and delivery is usually spot on.
Hi Garry! Thanks for responding to Tophatter's experience survey.
Tophatter has strict guidelines which require sellers to accurately represent their items for sale. Our product review team has reached out to a few sellers who had misleading images and are working to ensure the listings are correct moving forward.
With this said, in an auction format, it's up to each buyer to review the item description prior to bidding, taking note of all key details, to decide the item is what's intended. Bidders decide how high they are willing to bid, and can stop bidding at any time.
Additionally, with our easy return policy, a return request can be open for an item for any reason within 30 days from delivery. See full details here: http://tinyurl.com/h7xokwj.
Kind regards,
Graciela
Always get just what I won. Delivery is on time. Lets be honest the bidding is fun!
My nine year old granddaughter loves getting gifts for teachers. She says she loves getting a good deal. She told me that this way she does not spend all my money.
Everything I can ask for even if it's in Chinese, translates on my cell works great nothing bad to say.
Thanks for responding to Tophatter's experience survey, Steven!
Thank you for your continued support and taking the time to share your experience with us. We truly are delighted to have you as a valued member of the community.
Kind regards,
Graciela
Although everything I have received so far (I haven't received all my orders yet) is very nice looking, I am a bit dubious that items advertised as sterling silver (or gold) actually are. But since I am neither a jeweler or a metallurgist and the pieces are very pretty, I'm not complaining-nor do I feel that's Tophatters fault.
Thanks for responding to Tophatter's experience survey, Maria!
It is fantastic to hear you have been pleased with your purchases and are having a great time bidding to win on Tophatter.
If you have a problem with a purchase or feel you didn't receive what was described we have a generous return policy; 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. See full details here https://tinyurl.com/yd75uc6e.
Again, thank you and we greatly appreciate your continued support!
Regards,
Graciela
Have had no issues so far. I have bought all kinds of things and particularly thrilled with the jewelry (rings) that are very inexpensive but very nice. Nobody has to know they are not true precious gemstones. Amazing what they can do in a lab.
Thanks for responding to Tophatter's experience survey, Leslie!
Thank you for your kind words and continued support! We truly are delighted to have you as a valued member of the community.
Happy bidding!
Graciela
Im getting great items at a fraction of what the cost, just try and stop me from bidding! And I love the free shipping category.
Thanks for responding to Tophatter's experience survey, Tom!
We appreciate your kind words and continued support! We truly are delighted to have you as a valued member of the community.
Happy bidding!
Graciela
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 Jr S! Thanks for responding to Tophatter's experience survey!
The team here in Tophatter is thrilled to hear such good feedback. Thank you for your support!
Have fun bidding!
Graciela