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Wanelo

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Wanelo Reviews Summary

Wanelo has a rating of 1.8 stars from 416 reviews, indicating that most customers are generally dissatisfied with their purchases. Reviewers dissatisfied with Wanelo most frequently mention customer service, credit card and tracking number. Wanelo ranks 64th among Social Shopping sites.

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71
value
66
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returns
57
quality
56

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Oregon
1 review
10 helpful votes
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I love wanelo
June 13, 2016

I have bought several products on wanelo! They often come in late tho, and there is no obvious way to leave a review and I still can't figure it out!

Date of experience: June 12, 2016
Illinois
1 review
3 helpful votes
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I sell and have almost 700 items on another site. I was scouting around for an additional site; I can tell you that it will NEVER be Wanelo. They won't even let me SHOP without an app--yeah, that's what I would want for my customers--make it difficult and suspicious for them to shop. And I just read lots of reviews from buyers. Is Wanelo in China?

Date of experience: June 8, 2016
Monica A. — Wanelo Rep
over a year old

Hello Sultana! Wanelo employs a very secure platform to allow buyers to post photos and reviews of the items they bought through Wanelo. We know our app is the best way for you to experience Wanelo, which is why we direct you to the app store. Signing up in Wanelo will allow users to access all available products from our thousands of Sellers, see reviews, create stories and follow other Shoppers. In addition to this awesome features, users can also feel safe when entering their payment information since we have one of the most secure payment system as an online marketplace. All our Sellers are US based, but may import their items from anywhere in the world, including China. Hope this helps!

Florida
2 reviews
23 helpful votes
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As a seller, this site is a pain in the rear. I own Sensual Shoes & Clothing Boutique and was introduced to Wanelo by my supplier and Shopify, my website host. The only way you can sell on Wanelo is by having a Shopify store. The first couple of days, I got a couple of sales and thought, alright, this might work. However, the sales stopped after luring me in with those few. I have taken all the marketing advice and implemented it, spent countless hours liking, following, etc. and still nothing. I can't figure out how to even organize my products other than this long tedious process of adding to collections or writing some story. My followers stay on the number 10 when in fact I know people have followed me because when going to the alerts, it tells me I received 28 followers in a day. I have purchased from Wanelo as well. My purchase experience has been really good, which is why I'm giving it 2 stars. Wanelo customer service isn't the best and I'm really at my wits end as a seller on the site.

Date of experience: May 28, 2016
Monica A. — Wanelo Rep
over a year old

Hi Eric! Thank you for reaching out and I am glad to hear your purchase experience with Wanelo has been good. Wanelo's concept of selling is very much like how social media works-- it encourages followers and stories, so great Sellers will have a strong network of recommendation and increased visibility--thereby generating increased sales and profits. As with any new concept, there can be some difficulties initially. We have a dedicated Merchant Support Team who can happily walk you through the Wanelo Marketplace so you can get the full benefits of Wanelo's interface. If you can please send us a private message, I can have someone assist you right away. Have a good day!

Colorado
1 review
3 helpful votes
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I don't even think this is worthy of one star but I had to choose something. Purchased 8 bathing suits and need to return a few and can't get any help from Wanelo. Trying to contact the vendors the items were shipped by and can't get any help there. Wanelo ships with their order numbers but not the vendor order number so hence having problems. Again, NO HELP from Wanelo. Will NEVER use this site again EVER! Worst customer service -- NO CUSTOMER SERVICE! Completely ridiculous and a WASTE OF MONEY!

Date of experience: May 28, 2016
Monica A. — Wanelo Rep
over a year old

Hi L! Thank you for reaching out and I am sorry to hear some of the items you purchased did not work out and had to be returned. Our customer service team is here to help and I apologize that we have not provided a prompt and fast response time to you. I'd like to resolve this for you immediately, so expect a private message to expedite the process!

Pennsylvania
1 review
4 helpful votes
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POTATO WANELO
May 18, 2016

Wanelo is a potato dealer do not buy or order from them they steal your credit information and hate you dont eat potatos

Date of experience: May 18, 2016
Monica A. — Wanelo Rep
over a year old

Hi Lala! Our payment system allows customer to store their credit card information in our secure system. This allows for a hassle free shopping for you, since you won't need to enter credit card information each time you want to make a purchase. Rest assured that we are able to delete the credit card details anytime upon request and we do not share any information entered in our database.

North Carolina
2 reviews
22 helpful votes
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A total scam
May 17, 2016

Do not waste your time looking at the cool pictures- its all fake stuff from china that you will have to return. Complete scam- ive tried several times to spend a giftcard i got last year and i return everything i buy there. Over 7 items returned and wanelo allows these scammers to take advantage of their customers you shouldnt give them your business

Date of experience: May 16, 2016
Monica A. — Wanelo Rep
over a year old

Hi Ashley! I'm sorry about the experience you've had with your purchases as we want to make sure you are happy with your purchases. I always like to suggest checking out the photo reviews while shopping so you can see all types of experiences from customers on the fabric, fit and overall rating of the product. It definitely makes me feel confident in a purchase and it's one of my favorite ways to shop on Wanelo! I'm happy to help resolve any issues you've experienced, just send us a private message via Sitejabber and I can work with you!

Virginia
1 review
2 helpful votes
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Scam!
May 16, 2016

My daughter bought from this scam site and the phone number is not a working number! Her light came late and in a bag that said "mens shirt". It is broken and missing a cord and it's from China not US! Called the number on the box and some guy picked up and said that some company has been using his number. I'm reporting this site to the BBB! Also I don't rate this site a 1 but can't submit without eating. It deserves a -0

Date of experience: May 16, 2016
Monica A. — Wanelo Rep
over a year old

Hi Maribel! I am sorry to hear of your experience. Wanelo Sellers are based in the US but may sometimes import items from all over the world, including China. We do have the Wanelo Guarantee that assures our buyers that if they are not 100% satisfied with the purchase, Wanelo will initiate the return and refund process. Our customer service phone number is (800) 205-6109 and if you leave your phone number and order info, someone will get back to you within 24-48 hours. I will be sending you a private message to get more details so I can take care of this issue immediately. Thanks so much!

Minnesota
2 reviews
22 helpful votes
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Wanelo has a wide range of products from many stores, which is a reason why I liked this site. However, purchases have taken several weeks to arrive, and sizing/appearance is very inconsistent, especially for non-American purchases. The review system is great, allowing you to sort out whom to buy from. However, you definitely have to be careful of what purchases you make here. Great way to save money though on great looking items.

Date of experience: May 16, 2016
California
1 review
2 helpful votes
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All I Hoped For!
May 14, 2016

I first ordered from Wanelo a bit skeptical because it was online, and I couldn't try on the dress myself. However, they definitely delivered (no pun intended). The dress fits perfectly, it looks the same way it was advertised, and it came in 4 days! I was scared I wouldn't have enough time to see how it turned out for prom, but the timing was speedy (I have a week until prom still) and the dress itself was as I hoped.

Date of experience: May 13, 2016
North Carolina
1 review
1 helpful vote
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Wanelo should take ownership in customer service. Wanelo allows companies with poor quality products and bad customer service to sell to unsuspecting customers. The company CUPSHE cheats its way to profits. On their Wanelo page, it says to "return to US warehouse", no mention of an address. When I tried to contact they send me irrelevant messages back. (Adding fuel to the fire.) I am just asking for a return address! Wanelo to me, is just as bad of a company: there is not even a contact email address to address my complaint.

Date of experience: May 11, 2016
Monica A. — Wanelo Rep
over a year old

Hi Sharon! I'm sorry for the experience you've had but I can definitely help you out. We've been in contact with Cupshe about giving an updated return address for customers so this won't be an issue any longer. I'll send you a message to learn about the methods you used to try finding our contact info so we can see if we need to make some adjustments!

Indiana
1 review
6 helpful votes
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WANELO IS A SCAM!
May 11, 2016

We purchased a dress from Wanelo. It stated that it was from the US. When we received the dress it was nothing like the picture. Its was also from China! I've been fighting to get my money back since receiving it. There needs to be a lawsuit against this company for wronging so many people. DO NOT BUY FROM WANELO!

Date of experience: May 10, 2016
Monica A. — Wanelo Rep
over a year old

Hi Tina! I'm sorry that the item you received was not represented accurately! I definitely know that can be frustrating. Wanelo is a marketplace made up of 4,000 different stores based in the US, however there are some stores who get their products from overseas. I can assure you that if the item you received was misrepresented or not 100% satisfactory, we are here to help facilitate a refund. I definitely would like to help resolve your case immediately, and I will be sending you a private message to get your order information.

Missouri
5 reviews
4 helpful votes
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Is Wanelo a good website to shop? I want to buy things on there but i am nor quite sure i want to since i have been reading ALL the bad revwies i have read...

Date of experience: May 8, 2016
Monica A. — Wanelo Rep
over a year old

Hi Mub! Thank you for your interest in Wanelo. Sitejabber is a website that works just like any other review sites, 80% of reviews will be about a not so good experience, however most customers who have had good experience almost never thought to leave public review. I would like to assure you that Wanelo is a 100% legitimate online market place. We have the Wanelo Guarantee that assures you that your purchase is secure. If you do not receive the item you ordered, we will cover the cost of the item--including shipping. Hope this helps! :)

Louisiana
1 review
4 helpful votes
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I ordered a top from Wanelo. When I receive it, the quality was not what I expected and it was too small. I had to search to find their return policy, but I emailed them and ask them to send me a return label. Their return policy states that shipping is free if I use the return label. Returns are to be postmarked within 7 days of receipt or you will not get a refund! Well, I have yet to receive a return label (its been over 48 hours) and I received an email asking for two photographs demonstrating the issue (the top is too small--really?) and then they will forward the information on to the seller and address the problem. And, by the way, their phone number is invalid. I am going to dispute this charge on my credit card until this is resolved. I would advise all not to order from this site.

Date of experience: May 5, 2016
Monica A. — Wanelo Rep
over a year old

Hi Roxi! I am so sorry to hear of all the return issues you are having. Our Support team asks for photos showing the issues you are experiencing with your order however the photos do not require you to be wearing the garment. When it comes to sizing issues, feel free to just send us a photo of the item laying on a table along with a photo of the tag so we can confirm the size with the store. Rest assured that we would be able to initiate the refund if the issue is confirmed based on the photos. I can help check on the status of your case, so you can expect a private message from me shortly!

California
1 review
7 helpful votes
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I wrote a review similar to this and removed it because I thought Wanelo had fixed the problem- THAT'S NOT THE CASE
If I could negative stars I would ~ As a seller on Wanelo. I am not happy at all. I have contacted Wanelo's support team over and over because of one reason or another. I am having issues with the whole app I cannot verify my settings, they charge the wrong tax on orders they only estimate sales tax which I believe is against the law.
I placed a test order yesterday for $14.00 + Shipping 3.99 than there is a charge for $3.30 for Taxes and Fees (Tax on 14.99 should be $1.26) not sure what other fees are - I asked and question not answered - Total test order was $21.29. I refunded the order however, I could only refund $19.34 (Tax amount on refund shows $1.35) not sure where the other money is that I paid on a test order - Looks to me like there are hidden Wanelo fees on top of the commission they take for each order. Very unprofessional - Seller's and Buyer's beware

Date of experience: May 4, 2016
Monica A. — Wanelo Rep
over a year old

Hi Sheryl! As a Marketplace, we have a minimal processing fee that is applied on each purchase and will reflect under taxes and fees. You can read the details of this fees under help.wanelo.com. We do have a dedicated support team to assist our merchants on issues and I would be happy to direct your inquiries to our Mechant Support specialist to help verify your account settings as well as explain the details of tax fees. Please send us a private message and I can have someone assist you immediately. Thank you very much!

Virginia
1 review
2 helpful votes
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Stupid website
May 4, 2016

Has anyone ever successfully placed an order & actually received what they ordered? My order supposedly "triggered our fraud detection system". (In other words they never had the item I ordered in the first place). "An email was sent to you earlier asking to confirm the order". (Never happened). STUPID website. Lesson learned.

Date of experience: May 3, 2016
Monica A. — Wanelo Rep
over a year old

Hi Patti! I apologize about your experience! Wanelo's fraud detection system is never triggered by an item being out of stock. I understand it can seem like an inconvenience, but we value our Customer's security above all else and want to be sure we protect your information. If you wish to place an order again, please send me an email to [email protected] and on the subject line put ""SiteJabber"" with your order information so that I may review it. Thank you so much!

California
1 review
9 helpful votes
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I placed an order today and my card was charged immediately but there was no order confirmation and it didn't show in my history. I called the number listed on this page and it isn't even a working number. I have emailed as well but have not heard back. I would have never ordered from this site but someone I knew purchased an outfit from here I liked. Can someone please help?

Date of experience: April 23, 2016
Monica A. — Wanelo Rep
over a year old

Hi Casey! I am sorry to hear about the issue with your order. Order confirmation emails are sent to the email address associated with your account are placed and are automatically-generated so sometimes they may go to your Spam folder. If you reach our voicemail, please leave us a message with your name, number and issue and we will call you back within 24-48 hours. With that being said, I would like to assure you I definitely will be able to help get this resolved quickly, and I will send you a private message to get your order details.

California
1 review
0 helpful votes
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I am a seller on Wanelo and the lack of customer service is bad for my business and for the custoers that purchase from this site. I recieved two orders from the same customer without a complete shipping address which Wanelo accepted. They also accepted the order without a billing address for the credit card.On Aug 20th I sent a requset to Wanelo for more shipping information. On Aug 22nd I received a response from Wanelo asking for order numbers, my store name, etc... I supplied the information they requested the same day, As of today I have been trying for 4 days to get a complete address still no response from Wanelo. I keep geeting emails from Wanelo saying I have orders to ship which I can't ship. This type of business practice is not fair to the sellers or buyers on Wanelo.

Date of experience: April 22, 2016
Canada
3 reviews
0 helpful votes
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Quite Impressed!
April 21, 2016

When errors occur, there is a small timeframe to get things in order before you have lost a customer forever. This is something that Wanelo has mastered, and I am 100% in favour of this company due to how they turned my problem into a solution.

Now don't get me wrong, I had some major hiccups along the way, and at one point I was highly dissappointed. However, it was the manner in which my problem was handled that made me highly respect and recommend this company to others (I have a big mouth, so word has gotten out!).

Upon notifying the Wanelo support staff that my shipment was WAY overdue it's estimated ship date, they sprung into action. They didn't just provide me with the tracking information that was on their site, but instead reached out to the shipper directly to assess the problem. I was assigned a support staff member (the wonderful Monica- if you get her, you are so incredibly lucky), and she was most professional and an avid communicator. I was getting multiple updates and she made me feel like I wasn't just some small order (which was exactly what I was in the grand skeem of things). She provided me with more than one option so I could pick what solution was best for me. And alas, within a meer 72 hours of reaching out to them, a delightful package arrived!
I could not be more pleased with my experience on Wanelo. They have a customer for life!

Date of experience: April 20, 2016
Monica A. — Wanelo Rep
over a year old

Hi Missy! I am sorry to hear you have not been updated on the status of the 4 dresses you ordered! We have definitely had items re-shipped to new addresses in the past, and I can see in your last email there is an updated US address. I will be sure to follow up with the Support agent who you are communicating with to be sure we can make this happen for you!

California
1 review
3 helpful votes
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Pleasantly surprised!
April 18, 2016

I ordered a pink and white striped maxi dress in a M/L from LOVE123 sold thru Wanelo on 4/8/16. The dress was very similar to another one I had purchased from FillyFlair.com about 6 months ago in Aqua/Black. I had researched LOVE123 prior to placing my order because I was concerned that it may be similar to one of those Rosegal or DressLilly scam sites where you order something and get a cheap knock off version from China. I found out that they were located in San Francisco so I felt pretty safe ordering. According to Wanelo my order would ship between 10-20 days. On April 12,2016 I got a shipping notification but imagine my surprise when the originating shipping location was Shenzen, China. My first reaction was, "Oh no! I just got scammed. Ugh, I'm going to have to dispute my credit card charge." So, I waited for my package and it arrived on Fri., 4/16/16. I opened it up expecting some poorly cut dress, two sizes too small made from cheap fabric but what I got was EXACTLY what I wanted. Though the sash that goes around the waist is a little shorter than pictured, the dress fits great and I am extremely happy with my purchase! Thanks Wanelo for exceeding my expectations!

Date of experience: April 17, 2016
Texas
1 review
6 helpful votes
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This site is a scam!
April 10, 2016

I ordered many items from this site. I either got XL items (I ordered small), items I didn't order or I did not recieve the item at all because they cancelled but kept my money. Was dealing with a customer service rep named Robbie as soon as I sent him photos of proof and all my matching order numbers, he has fallen off the face of the earth and will no longer answer my e-mails. Would never order from here and will continue leaving negative posts everywhere I can until I get my money back!... since I posted this review MONICA ( a supervisor) contacted me to "TRY TO HELP" that in itself has been another scam! She asked for the same info I already sent, then when I sent it for the third time, she said she was handing this back off to the first person who stop answering my e-mails the first time! Do not buy anything from this site they will take your money and you won't get anything in return!

Date of experience: April 10, 2016
Monica A. — Wanelo Rep
over a year old

Hi Tamara, I'm very sorry you are having issues with your orders. Cancellations do sometimes happen when sellers have a limited quantity of popular and trending items and sell out during the time you are placing your order. When this happens, charges are refunded immediately but typically take 2-10 business days to post onto your account. I'll send you a private message to learn more about your order and your communication with Robbie so we can prevent it from happening in the future!

From the business

Launched in 2012, Wanelo (“wah-nee-loh,” from Want, Need, Love) is a social marketplace uniting 350K stores and 20M products in one platform. For shoppers, it’s a way to discover, save and buy products from all of their favorite stores in one place. For stores, it’s a place to market and sell your products to millions of users who come to do nothing but shop


wanelo.com
Founded in 2010
San Francisco, California