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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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Great prices and I was amazed on quickly my product was delivered. I will continue to shop with Top Hatter and the quality is awesome
Hi David, thanks for responding to Tophatter's experience survey! We are grateful and really appreciate your feedback.
Tophatter is an awesome way to shop, you control what you pay. When the price gets to be more than you want to pay than stop bidding on it, it will be back for you to try again. They have an assortment of items to bid on, not just jewelry, there are toys for the kiddos for Christmas or birthday, there is even clothes. You won't be disappointed!
Hi Megen, thanks for responding to Tophatter's experience survey! We are happy you find variety of items to choose from and you are enjoying shopping in Tophatter. We are truly delighted to have you as a valued member of the community.
I LOVE this app. I have won via the simple to understand auction, way too many cool and beautiful items to list. I adore the variety of items and the auction process is quick & easy. Also, because clothing styles can differ in size, I have discovered the refund process is just as quick, simple & painless!
Hi Brenna,
Thanks for responding to Tophatter's experience survey! We are pleased that you find shopping with Tophatter easy, simple and quick! Once again, thank you for taking the time to write your review! We greatly appreciate your support.
This is a very dishonest site to buy from. The items are of poor quality and they refused to accept the returns and refund me my monies. Lesson learnt the hard way
Hi Barbara,
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, Tophatter's return policy allows for the return of a item for any reason within 30 days from delivery, as explained here: http://tinyurl.com/h7xokwj. Unfortunately, due to the length of time buyer protection has lapsed for this transaction. In the future, please report a problem with an order received as soon as possible to ensure a refund is issued.
In most cases very happy with Tophatter quality of goods and tracking of items.
Am very disappointed with regard to returning of goods if they were not as you expected. Sent several requests for returns to be made and refund but no replies.
Let's just see what occurs with return and refund. Maybe it is the suppliers who are at fault. The two items I require returned and money refunded are two fitbit straps. Not what I had expected and I feel this supplier seems to think they have no obligation to respond. Await your response.
Hello Margie, thank you for the feedback and we apologize for your negative experience.
Can you please send us your order numbers so we can further check them for you? Our dedicated Customer Support can also be reached via email here: http://tinyurl.com/j8eo7hu
We will await for your response. Thank you.
Shipping is reasonable in delivery. Fast and price is ok. I haven't tried everything but so far ok on 99 percent of the items I bought. Thank you
Hi there Tessa, Thanks for responding to Tophatter's experience survey! We are pleased that you find shopping with Tophatter easy, simple and quick! Thank you for taking the time to write your review! We greatly appreciate your support.
I love tophatter! I've done most of my Christmas shopping already and it's only the first of November! Great prices and selection of items.
Hi Carey,
Thanks for responding to Tophatter's experience survey! Christmas shopping is really exciting and fun! Thank you for choosing Tophatter. We are delighted to have you as a valued member of the community. Thank you for writing your review.
I ordered a $32 smartwatch. Once it came it was not working. Contacted customer support for the resolution and they gave me the return item option and told me that i will be refunded once i sent the item back to China with a tracking number. Visited local post office and was told that it will cost $60 for shipping the item back with tracking. Although the Tophatters gave me $11 credit in my account even after that it is 60-11=49. So i have to pay $49 more to get my $32 refund. What a joke. Contacted the customer support with this issue and they always come with no solution to my issue. Total bogus company with third class support. Please if you love your time and money dont buy on Tophatters
I love shopping for great things. You can get some sweet price's on quality items. I have never been disappointed and 100% recommend Tophatter site. Go on, have some fun!
Hi Ginny,
Thanks for responding to Tophatter's experience survey! Thank you for recommending Tophatter. We are delighted to have you as a valued member of the community.
I love shopping with tophatter especially the jewelry. Great prices and I can stop bidding when I want and the bids are free. Can't beat that
Hello Robin, Thanks for responding to Tophatter's experience survey! So glad you enjoyed shopping with us and liked our jewelry! Again, thank you for taking the time to write your review! We greatly appreciate your support.
Now although I love the site and prices.
I have to say.
The giveaway thing is a joke!
I loyally wait for the app to tell me it's time.
Lately when I get there it says.
"there's no more left"
So that part of the site is a total failure.
Hi Sarah, thanks for responding to Tophatter's experience survey! We are glad you like our site and prices. We apologize that you are unhappy with the giveaways. We will surely send your feedback to our Product Team for improvement.
Tophatter is fun & great prices you control. All products have been as advertised and quick delivery.
Hi Charles! Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with us by writing your review. We truly are delighted to have you as a valued member of the community.
Its so much fun and all I have got is awesome and in the mail fast love this sight will be getting more from you all thank you
Hello Wayne! Thank for responding to Tophatter's experience survey! We greatly appreciate your support. We truly are delighted to have you as a valued member of the community.
When I first came to the platform I was so exicited about the prices and products. So I bought about 30 products. Spent nearly $500.
Couple of weeks later I started receiving broken goods. Every product I purchased doesnt even come close to the image they have on the product on the App.
Drone I purchased for 70 dollars. Buy the same thing for 12 in Kmart. Image and description said its big. But its so small.
Leggings were cheap and small.
Kids toys are $#*!.
Everything is not what they advertise on the platform. The same products they have in Tophatter, you have it on Alibaba for 10 times cheaper. Same exact product with the same images.
So stay away from it. Dont waste time.
Hi Shohan, thank you for your feedback and we apologize we did not meet your expectations.
Please be advised that in Tophatter, sale of counterfeit items is prohibited. We also encourage the buyers to review the items' descriptions first before placing their bid. Please refer to: http://tinyurl.com/z3x2onh for more information.
If you are concerned about the authenticity of an item purchased on the platform, you may return it for up to 30 days from delivery. Please see full details on our return policy here: http://tinyurl.com/h7xokwj.
I ordered an interactive fingerling from seller US dream and it was literally a piece of cheap plastic junk it did not have a place for batteries because it did not take a battery because it was a hoax they literally took pictures of the fingerling interactive monkeys And put McDonalds toys in the boxes I am more than upset and after they sent me a fake toy that done nothing it was supposed to do they want me to pay for the return all the way to China Im very disappointed with Tophatter for letting these people scam hard-working honest people Ive seen these toys and auction go up to 20$ to 30$ And its sad that they are allowing this to happen not only that instead of giving free shipping back for returns they expect you to pay to send their hunk of junk back to them so its not even worth it youre just stuck with paying $20-$30 for a fake fingerling I am more than upset
Hi Allaura, 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.
Please also be advised that in Tophatter, sale of counterfeit items is prohibited. We also encourage the buyers to review the items' descriptions first before placing their bid. Please refer to: http://tinyurl.com/z3x2onh for more information.
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. Please see full details on our return policy here: http://tinyurl.com/h7xokwj.
If you need further help, feel free to contact our Customer Support. We can be reached via email here: http://tinyurl.com/j8eo7hu.
To much problem s returning items they act like can't find it but they took your money out your account they didn't forget that. After you buy the item you find out it's not real Gold it's filled or plated. False advertising some time's
Hello Alquinnlet,
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.
If you need assistance with any orders, please don't hesitate to reach out to our dedicated customer support team here: http://tinyurl.com/j8eo7hu.
I am happy to have found this site great prices. And great products. Quick shipping i am very happy with the products i have received. Will tell all my friends and family.
Everything I have received from Tophatter is either carnival quality merchandise, dollar store shelf items, claw machine arcade game toys, poorly made or broken products, fakes, scams or just plain crap. I regret every purchase I have made. They say you can return merchandise, but it all comes from over seas so it costs more to ship the junk back than you paid for it.
Hi Pamela,
We are very sorry that our services did not meet your expectations. Tophatter has a A+ rating on BBB and millions of users use our marketplace, which is a proof of how professionally and ethically we work and the trust our users have in our platform.
In addition, please note that 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.
I completely understand your frustration and we again apologize for any inconvenience caused.
It has been a great experience. Once i got started it was hard to stop. I'm happy to say i have completed all my Christmas shopping thru Tophatter. I love the hand and shoulder bags.
Hi Margie, thank you for your awesome feedback and we are glad you love your purchases! We are delighted to have you as a valued member of the community. Happy bidding!
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 Sonia, Thanks for responding to Tophatter's experience survey! We are glad you liked the items. Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with us by writing your review. We truly are delighted to have you as a valued member of the community.