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Zappos

3.7

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Zappos Reviews Summary

The company has a mixed reputation, with many customers praising its extensive selection and hassle-free return policy, which fosters loyalty and repeat business. However, significant concerns have emerged regarding service reliability, including delivery delays, order cancellations, and issues with product quality, such as receiving used items. Customers have also expressed frustration over customer service responsiveness and refund processing times. Overall, while Zappos is recognized for its strong customer service ethos, recent operational challenges have led to a decline in customer satisfaction, prompting some to seek alternatives.

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service
71
value
67
shipping
70
returns
51
quality
60

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Viet Nam
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Good
September 7, 2020

I absolutely love ZAPPOS! This is my first time putting shoes here, they are amazing. Highly recommended!

Date of experience: September 7, 2020
India
14 reviews
6 helpful votes
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"Outstanding"
September 3, 2020

I've been using this platform for a long time and obviously buying things from here. They have a huge selection of the new line of shoes. And the consistency of the product is excellent. They also offer products on time and also outstanding overall customer support.

Date of experience: September 3, 2020
California
9 reviews
27 helpful votes
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AMAZING SITE
September 2, 2020

I absolutely love ZAPPOS! Have been shopping with them for years. Their shipping speed is lightening fast! They back up their shoe guarantee with a 365 return policy. Additionally, returns are free! You can't really beat that policy. Whenever I purchase the wrong size on a particular shoe, ZAPPOS has a great exchange policy. They will ship you a new shoe immediately and give you some time (I believe 10 days) to return the shoe that doesn't fit.

Furthermore, every time I've contacted their customer service, I've always received the best support, friendly and helpful. Continue to do what you guys are doing and you will have lifelong customers like myself. I am completely satisfied each time I shop here.

Give them a try. You will NOT be disappointed!

Thank you Zappos for continuing to exceed my expectations.

Date of experience: September 2, 2020
Washington
14 reviews
9 helpful votes
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You guys ROCK
August 13, 2020

Wish I could give them 10 Stars, they stand behind what they sell, will ONLY purchase my shoes from them. Keep up the great work. You guys ROCK. Sent my replacement shoes out to me in one day, yes one day

Date of experience: August 12, 2020
Georgia
34 reviews
158 helpful votes
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Shockingly rude
July 29, 2020

I was trying to place an order on their Web site, but was having a very difficult time. So, I gave up and decided to call them instead.

The representative I talked to told me that I would need to create an account first. I asked her why. She said that they don't have guest checkout. I asked her what the reason is that they don't have guest checkout. She said they just don't. Again, I asked her why. Exact same answer. Then I said,"Ma'am, you're not answering my question. Most places have guest checkout. Why is it that Zappos does not?" Guess what--she hung up on me! I think that's only the second time in my life that I've been hung up on by a customer-service representative!

Absolutely pathetic. I ordered my shoes somewhere else.

The next day, I called and asked to speak to a manager. I told her what had happened. She was nice, and said that since they record all their calls, they might be able to find out who hung up on me. But she never asked,"Were you able to complete your order?" or "Can I offer you a coupon to win you back as a customer?" You would think that a manager would know to do this.

Maybe my first-ever experience with Zappos was atypical, but I won't be back.

Date of experience: July 28, 2020
RU
11 reviews
13 helpful votes
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Talk about good service. Zappos store had exactly what I was looking or. I did not trust online shops but this one proved me otherwise. There was a very wide selection to choose from and I dod not have a hard time. What I bought did not dissapoint me. I will still be checking just to be sure. Anyway I am grateful for the great service.

Date of experience: July 16, 2020
Virginia
2 reviews
1 helpful vote
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Excellent choice
May 28, 2020

Bough shoes for my girlfriend. They were delivered quickly, the price was good. Best of all I like that she says they are very comfortable.

Date of experience: May 27, 2020
New Zealand
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Great!
May 6, 2020

Love these Site's! I bought from Zappos.com and wear them for traveling. Highly recommend ordering a 1/2 size up.

Date of experience: May 5, 2020
Canada
2 reviews
0 helpful votes
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Perfect as usual.
April 1, 2020

I like permanent things. This site is stable in the quality of its service. As usual on-time delivery and a pleasant small bonus. Thanks!

Date of experience: March 31, 2020
Nevada
3 reviews
27 helpful votes
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Best policies
March 24, 2020

I love shopping from Zappos when I can. The reps are always friendly. The shipping and returns are always free so its no risk shipping especially when shipping for shoes and clothes. Often the shipping is literally overnight which can't be best in most instances.

Date of experience: March 23, 2020
RU
44 reviews
190 helpful votes
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Great shipping policy
February 14, 2020

I recently bought a pair of shoes from them and I have nothing to complain about. As before, they shipped it fast and the description absolutely matches with the content.

Date of experience: February 14, 2020
Florida
5 reviews
20 helpful votes
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I often buy from them! Great return policy, free shipping both ways! Just excellent! If it's shoes - it's Zappos!

Date of experience: February 12, 2020
California
1 review
13 helpful votes
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Buyer Beware
February 1, 2020

BUYER BEWARE: Zappos may tie-up your credit for an inappropriate length of time. After receiving the package that I had returned, Zappos took 11 business days to process the return. This is only after I called Customer Service 3 separate times. The first representative told me that the package hadn't been processed yet, but that the Returns dept. was allowed up to 3 business days to process a return. After 72 hours, I called again. The 2nd representative told me that the return had been processed the day that the package had been received and that I could expect a refund to appear between 2-10 business days from the date of receipt. After 11 business days had passed since Zappos had received my package, I had still not received a refund. I called Zappos a 3rd time and was informed that a refund had never been processed. The representative processed my refund while I was on the phone with him. Overall, Zappos held hostage nearly $2,000 of my credit for 11 business days after receipt. This is an absurd practice and causes unnecessary hardship to be experienced by the customer. I won't be ordering from Zappos again.

Date of experience: January 31, 2020
Texas
7 reviews
19 helpful votes
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Perfect
January 29, 2020

I had a very positive experience with zappos.com. I received exactly what I ordered & couldn't be happier with my purchase.

Date of experience: January 28, 2020
California
2 reviews
8 helpful votes
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I'm very happy with my Zappos experience. They honestly do have the best customer service and the best prices. Would definitely buy from them again

Date of experience: November 26, 2019
Ohio
2 reviews
46 helpful votes
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Excellent, excellent, excellent. Fast delivery, great and efficient returns, quality products. I shop Zappos regularly and will continue!

Date of experience: November 22, 2019
South Carolina
4 reviews
0 helpful votes
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Awesome custumer service.
November 11, 2019

I shop at this site many times. The shipping is free both ways. Since I am hard to fit due to my little, wide and flat feet. I love that I can try the shoes in my home. I can send them back if the shoes do not fit for free ship. I save a lot on shipping. We all win. Zappos has friendly and helpful staff. They want the custumer to walk away happy whether shoes are purchased.

Date of experience: November 11, 2019
California
2 reviews
2 helpful votes
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Love shopping here
November 11, 2019

I always shop at zappos. Love their service. The only downside is that the price is little higher than the other stores.

Date of experience: November 8, 2019
California
2 reviews
2 helpful votes
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Love
October 13, 2019

Love zappos. I shop there so often. Better deals than amazon half of the time and super happy with everything

Date of experience: October 11, 2019
Indonesia
2 reviews
0 helpful votes
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Love it
September 27, 2019

I love their products. So vary models. And up to date designs. Always in trend. Recommended place to stop by

Date of experience: September 26, 2019