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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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Won a few things. Paid for them. Waited over a month for them. Then got a fraud call from my bank and found out tophatter sold my credit card information and had fraudulent charges from GoDaddy.com. Over five of them in one day. Over $200 worth. Had to cancel my card. Thieves. DONT NOT BUY FROM THIS SIGHT. TOTAL RIP OFF AND THIEVES. THEY ARE BREAKING THE LAW. 12/23/17.
Most of my orders have been great- like the cake decoration set-jewerly and the robot. Yet I feel like you are deceiving the public when you show two very similiar items yet they are very different-like the first aid kits -one shows a red box and the other shows a box full of surpplies
Hello Florence, thanks for responding to Tophatter's experience survey! We are excited to know your Tophatter experience has been great! Please contact directly our Customer Support Team so we can document this properly. We can be reached via email here: http://tinyurl.com/j8eo7hu. We greatly appreciate your continued support!
It was very nice and waiting for a ring for my wife. The necklace is great had fun bidding on this site very easy to buy stuff.
Hi Mark, 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.
You really need to be careful and read carefully as you may not be buying what you think you are plus picture exaggerates actual size of item. Check item on other sites for actual cost. Tophatter.com is very deceiving
Hi Julie, thanks for the feedback and we're sorry we did not meet your expectations. Please remember that Tophatter has our easy return policy where you can request to return the item within 30 days from delivery, for any reason. See full details here: http://tinyurl.com/h7xokwj
Thank you,
Graciela
Tophsatter is a great site and lots of fun. Its really addictive. I would highly recomend it to anyone who loves a bargin
Hi there Lea, thanks for responding to Tophatter's experience survey! We are delighted to hear you have enjoyed your time on Tophatter and appreciate you being a key member of the community!
Thank you,
Graciela
I saw a first aid kit and bid successful but I failed to check and go to site to see what I was actually purchasing as I actually was not buying the completely stocked first aid kit just the bag that everything goes in. The display is misleading as is the display of the computer displayed with a marker pen and bidders think they are buying the computer and I have seen bids often going as high as $90 just for the pen. SO as they say BUYER BE WARE
Hi there Alan, thanks for responding to Tophatter's experience survey!
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. 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
I need to return a watch it doesn't'work. It freezes up and I can't do anything with it. I need to return it or let me know what I'm supposed to do about it. I wish to keep on shopping with tophatter.
Hi there Gilbert, thanks for responding to Tophatter's experience survey!
Thank you for the feedback and we apologize for the inconvenience. Please contact directly our Customer Support Team and provide them with your order number and we will be happy to help! We can be reached via email here: http://tinyurl.com/j8eo7hu.
Regards,
Graciela
I enjoy looking for the perfect peice of jewelry.
Have fun bidding!
I buy for myself and as gifts. For my family.
Hi Emily, 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
You have a great shot of a prized motorcycle - a Harley in intense blue. In real life it is about 1:35th normal size. No text says that.
Hi Richard,
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. 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.
Regards,
Graciela
Bought rings for my wife and myself. Both were very nice. I found out to be careful buying electronics and read the product reviews. They are accurate to tell about all products construction. Be careful and have fun buying.
Thanks for responding to Tophatter's experience survey, Richard We truly appreciate sharing your experience and insights.
Regards,
Graciela
I ordered several items, some items were good, several were wrong item, broken, fake makeup etc. Last item received was a light box, does not work, light connection won't fit, not the box sold on the site, will not go together etc etc. I was told that I reached the limits on refunds (all refunds were due to broken or wrong items) that I had to send the item back to guess where? China! China sellers are really bad on their items. So I am stuck with a broken item that does not work and I am afraid to order anything else because if I get the wrong item again or a broken item (1 Item I received was a used dirty blanket) I will not get my money back- so stay away or you will be stuck with broken, bad items. Beware of fake sellers like the seller On Sale they sell fake makeup brands.
Hi Sara, we truly apologize for the inconvenience.
Kindly note that, on Tophatter, 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.
Please also reach out to our Customer Support on this order number: 45121167 so we can check this for you: http://tinyurl.com/h7xokwj.
Thank you,
Graciela
Won the bid on an electric lighter. Been waiting for 8 days for them to even ship it. Just checked and since the seller didn't think the bid was high enough they canceled the order. Total BS! Buyer BEWARE! Alot of the stuff is total junk! The rings they say are sterling silver are fake. There are several scammers running around in there selling what they say are 18k gold bracelets then changing their description from gold to gold plated after they are sold. Total fraud! Waiting for some items I ordered from there and then I'm done with them. Alot better prices on EBay and Wish plus you don't have to wait 30 to 60 days to receive them!
Hi Sheldon,
We understand your frustrations and we apologize for the inconvenience.
Please note that 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.
On the other hand, a refund was issued for order number 47085294. If you need further assistance with any orders, please don't hesitate to reach out to our dedicated customer support team here: http://tinyurl.com/j8eo7hu.
Warm regards,
Graciela
Ive been a TopHappercshopper for a week now andx havingca ball while scoring some great deals. So much variety, such opportunities fun that pays off with qualirlty merchandise
Thanks for responding to Tophatter's experience survey, Nancy! We are delighted to hear you have enjoyed your time on Tophatter and appreciate you being a key member of the community!
Regards,
Graciela
I really like top Hatter it has a few cons to it but for the most part it's Pro. Like I said above it's very addictive some of the products are very good and others are not what you expect. I would like them to use American measurements instead of foreign I am not into the metric system it can be very deceiving when you don't know it. All in all I like it
Thanks for responding to Tophatter's experience survey, Pat! It is fantastic to hear you have been pleased with your purchases and are having a great time bidding to win on Tophatter. We will also take note of your suggestion on American measurements.
Regards,
Graciela
I have a a few things from top hatter and it's very easy and sort of fun. All the things I've gotten I liked, my only complaint is it takes long to get the items and most things you have to click on to see what they are and by that time someone already won. All in all I like the site.
Thanks for responding to Tophatter's experience survey!
We apologize that bidding time did not meet your expectations. Kindly note that the timer is 90 seconds, and it resets with every bid.
If you need assistance, please reach out our dedicated customer support team via email 24 hours/day, with response times less than 2 hours: [email protected].
Thank you!
Graciela
I love tophatter... but what I love most is their prompt way of handling issues. They are efficient. And I love their jewellery
Hi Teju! Thanks for responding to Tophatter's experience survey! We are excited to know your Tophatter experience has been great! We greatly appreciate your continued support!
Regards,
Graciela
Love the product but it took so long to get it, I ordered it on November 20th and it took a month to receive the light. But all of my other orders has only took like one week to receive my products.
Hi Tammy, thanks for responding to Tophatter's experience survey!
I am sorry that the shipping time did not meet expectations. Please note that items coming from different countries take a bit longer than domestic mail. Because of this, Tophatter allows an extended 40 day ship time for these transactions. See details here: http://tinyurl.com/zfc5lpn. Thank you.
Regards,
Graciela
So I ordered Two bracelets 14K gold filled from Tophatter. The Next Day I was worried and put in a refund ReQuest. It was Denied by the vendor. $#*!, I thought... I received them today and they were gorgeous and guess what? They sent me Three instead of two! WooHoo
Hi Laurie, 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
Love the excitement of bidding and look forward to receiving my purchases, the only thing I don't like is the exaggerated retail prices quoted, keep it realistic
Hi Brian,
Thanks for responding to Tophatter's experience survey! We are delighted to hear you have enjoyed your time on Tophatter and appreciate you being a key member of the community!
We apologize the items' cost did not meet your expectations. Because buyers bid on items, the selling price reflects the demand at that moment. I hope you'll continue to check out the items on Tophatter and find that deal you're looking for!
Regards,
Graciela
Junk-came in a foam box-not in a real box- used... other items- JUNK- would not recommend!
Don't really know what to say except if its too good to be true-then its too good... would not recommend this site. Paid $39 toooooo much...
Hi Dail,
Thanks for the feedback and we're sorry we did not meet your expectations.
Please remember that Tophatter has our easy return policy where you can request to return the item within 30 days from delivery, for any reason. See full details here: http://tinyurl.com/h7xokwj
Regards,
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 Kevin, we are terribly sorry to hear this. Please contact directly our Customer Support Team and provide them with your order number so we can investigate. We can be reached via email here: http://tinyurl.com/j8eo7hu. Thank you.