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Zulily

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Zulily Reviews Summary

Zulily's reputation reflects a significant decline in customer satisfaction, with many long-term shoppers expressing disappointment in product quality and customer service. While some appreciate the variety of offerings, a prevalent concern is the inconsistency in product quality, often described as low and poorly represented online. Customers frequently report frustrations with shipping delays, cumbersome return policies, and inadequate customer support. The shift in management appears to have exacerbated these issues, leading to a general sentiment of disillusionment among previously loyal customers, urging the company to reassess its operational practices to regain trust.

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512
value
515
shipping
533
returns
409
quality
479

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California
2 reviews
1 helpful vote
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Excellent selection of curated items, most things for sale at a steal. Zulily is a convenient and easy way of being introduced to new and exciting companies and their products you might spend hours looking for yourself. Excellent array of sizes and styles to suit everyone. Customer service is top notch, and Zulily is incredibly flexible even with their no return policy on some items. They realise the consumer is taking a chance buying a final sale item, and therefore, are quick, professional, and friendly in making sure the customer is happy. Should your item be defective or not perform the way you expected, they are eager to make things right with you, no questions asked. Be prepared, however, to wait... and wait... and wait... for your order. Patience is a virtue, and well worth it, when it comes to Zulily

Date of experience: June 26, 2017
New York
1 review
11 helpful votes
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Horrible quality
June 26, 2017

Cheaply made. Horrible material. All the merchandise are irregulars. Terrible would never recommend them. No wonder they have a no return. They would have tons of returns. Disgraceful their cheating people out of money.

Date of experience: June 25, 2017
Virginia
1 review
8 helpful votes
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I took a flyer on some tunics because they were so pretty in the picture. I knew the site does not accept returns but figured, How bad can they be? Answer: super, super bad. The tunics are made of sleazy polyester knit; the armholes and neck hole have no facing at all, just a tiny topstiched hem like you'd put on a doll's dress. The whole effect is as if you cut holes in a trash bag and put it on; there is no shaping, no darts, just a baggy length of cloth. If you made this in 7th grade sewing class, you'd get a C-. I'm going to just donate these to Goodwill, but I don't think anyone else would want them either.

Date of experience: June 25, 2017
California
1 review
9 helpful votes
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Fraude!
June 25, 2017

I got two maxi dresses, una off-shoulders floral one, and other blue raisley high-neck front racer back, OMG these two are NOTHING what the pictures show, I want my money back...

Date of experience: June 25, 2017
Oklahoma
1 review
4 helpful votes
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Not worth it!
June 24, 2017

Please don't order from a company that only allows store credit... really? The merchandise is just OK. I will be donating the items I ordered. Lesson learned

Date of experience: June 24, 2017
Pennsylvania
1 review
6 helpful votes
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BEWARE!
June 24, 2017

The sizes run smaller than advertised. I called to complain about false advertising and to request a return but, in spite of the error being on THEIR part with misinformation listed on their site, they refused to refund me and would only give store credit. DO NOT PURCHASE FROM THESE SCAMMERS!

Date of experience: June 24, 2017
California
1 review
0 helpful votes
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I used to love Zulily like crazy order all the time. I still order but I only order from ready to ship it comes faster. It sure has changed since when I first started with them I used to be able to call them and tell them that I order the wrong size or what ever and they used to tell me that just give it to some one or threw it away but know they charge u to return the item and they are getting pricie. But I will still order just from the ready to ship lol.

Date of experience: June 23, 2017
Pennsylvania
1 review
4 helpful votes
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I've had little success with mail order. I just ordered 5 garments and received 4 in good time. I believe the 5th is enroute or possibly I'm my mailbox. 2 of the garments don't even approach fitting me. Not a problem when I'm in a store I can go up a size or 2 if I need to. Or if I take home and it doesn't fit and I take it back to an actual store, I can either get my money back or make an exchange. At this point if I take it anywhere, it's to mail it back. To be honest I'd rather give them away. I think I'm over mail order. As a matter of fact think i''Lloyd go back to sewing because I really hate clothing made in China. I'm not used to the negative quality.

Date of experience: June 23, 2017
Montana
1 review
5 helpful votes
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No thanks!
June 22, 2017

I used to purchase quite a bit from Zulily but have stopped now. I appreciated the liberal return policy of credit issued if not satisfied. I'm sure there were abuses but certain there were also increased sale.The new return policy and very slow shipping are a no-go. As a mama of 10 grown children and nana to little folk, I can do better elsewhere.

Date of experience: June 22, 2017
Utah
3 reviews
16 helpful votes
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I have ordered from them for years in the past. Last month I ordered some summer book for my 5 year old for K next year. The order was under $49 and everything came fine and the books were a fine price. Fast forward to today and I went to place an order they apparently got rid of the free shipping over $49 something they have had for years. Seeing how the items I did buy today were for a baby shower gift and I did need them I reluctantly placed my order probably my last. One of the perks of Zulily was the free shipping they offered, I can get free shipping at numerous other stores and look for just as good of sales from them.

Date of experience: June 21, 2017
Canada
1 review
13 helpful votes
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Scam... Do not buy.
June 21, 2017

I ordered a Marchese purse. I paid quite a bit but I did not receive the same purse at all. It looks like a little girl purse and definitely not designer. What a scam. All the clothes I ordered are so cheap. Never again.

Date of experience: June 21, 2017
California
1 review
17 helpful votes
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Heed the Warnings!
June 20, 2017

Absolutely agree with the numerous negative reviews about Zulily. I was hesitant to place an order in the first place but my curiosity got the best of me. NEVER AGAIN. The quality of the clothing I received was horrendous -- and the sizing is COMPLETELY off. Do NOT believe their sizing guidelines! But of course... they make all their stuff look pretty in pictures... DON'T BE FOOLED. Spend your hard-earned money elsewhere.

Date of experience: June 19, 2017
Wisconsin
1 review
8 helpful votes
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HORRIBLE
June 19, 2017

If I could give negative stars I would! I have yet to get an iemail dress that actually ships on a normal shipping basis! Then they only ship part of the order and say there rest will ship later! When? If it is for a gift, you're screwed. If you call they say we cancel but the other part of the order is shipped out and you will have to pay to ship that back (which is understandable if you didn't like what you got, not only partial). Go to Amazon and save yourself the headache, waiting, and cost of shipping back.

Date of experience: June 19, 2017
Connecticut
1 review
6 helpful votes
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I've been shopping on zulily for over 8yrs. Almost each order has had a problem. Sometimes it's the wrong color, size, scent, and damaged. I Have to say that customer service is great and they do quickly remedy the issue. Whether they refund or credit, and sometimes resend if possible. My confidence in them is fading quickly as I have placed 9+ orders totaling over $700. Almost every package had an issue. This is not an exaggeration. Although Zulily has some great deals and items, as well as great customer service they need to get better management for their warehouses. Today I received a reorder of facial masks due to only receiving 1 out of 10 of my original order. Well I again only received 1 mask again! How does one not understand a set of 10? And to do it again. Really? Whoever packed it couldn't use common sense. Who would order 1 face mask in a single foil pack? Usually they come as a set in boxes. Although I enjoy buying on zulily I have lost confidence in them. I hope they can fix the problems with their warehouses so they don't lose their customers.

Date of experience: June 19, 2017
Washington
1 review
6 helpful votes
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Zulily actually buy their clothes from AliExpress and sell it way expensive on their website, they don't care about their customers, something wrong with your order and no return accepted because they knew their staff is not what it looks like. Donot waste your money

Date of experience: June 19, 2017
District of Columbia
6 reviews
7 helpful votes
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DON'T SHOP HERE
June 18, 2017

What you order often doesn't look like what you saw. Then, incredibly, the order takes ONE MONTH to come. You will see Chinese writing on paper in the parcel that indicate it came straight from China, no US distributor. A slow boat from China. And try to return something. Ha. Don't dream of shopping here unless you're a glutton for punishment.

Date of experience: June 18, 2017
Canada
1 review
5 helpful votes
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I ordered what looked like a really nice 5 piece picture, when I finally received it I could not believe it is basically 5 pieces of cardboard. They send you stickers to hang it on the wall. Are you serious, I will have to put another backing on them just so I can hang them properly without totally destroying my walls. This was my first and probably last time buying on line from zulily.

Date of experience: June 16, 2017
California
20 reviews
53 helpful votes
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The unusually low rating for Zulily must be another case of "you get what you pay for" and "people who don't know how to internet"

Zulily itself is a giant dropshipping site. They use a mix of limited time flash sales and the harder to navigate permanent online bazaar of stuff (while supplies last) to sell wares.

You will often have to wait week several weeks until Zulily receives enough orders ship yours to you.

I have literally spent hours scouring their site using their user unfriendly "search" function to find amazingly discounted and very cute children's clothing. If you don't mind digging or checking back often you can score great deals.

Zulily started out as a mom and kid's site but has expanded. There are some really random finds if you care to look.

The prices and quality/brands of good is generally very good as long as you don't mind indefinite shipping waits. If you need something right away, this isn't for you.

Date of experience: June 15, 2017
California
3 reviews
10 helpful votes
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Takes Forever
June 14, 2017

I ordered 2 pair of shoes on 5-23-17 and I am still waiting. Zulily still hasn't shipped them according to my order information. It also says the approx. Ship date is 6-16-17. I don't understanding why it takes so long to get an order. There is no explanation for the delay in shipment. I can get a shipment from Amazon in 2 days, why does it take 3 weeks for Zulily to even ship and item? I'm not sure I will order from them again.

Date of experience: June 14, 2017
California
1 review
9 helpful votes
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I've had several items received that were incorrectly size labeled, defective or simply junk. They refuse all swimwear (even with tags) & require you pay $5.95 & $2.00 to return. They could care less if you have an issue. Horrible experience.

Date of experience: June 13, 2017