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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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service
512
value
515
shipping
533
returns
409
quality
479

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South Carolina
1 review
2 helpful votes
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No returns, really?
April 30, 2017

Found same rug I saw on Zulily at Home Depot, price comparable with no shipping charge if pick up at HD. Also Zulily web site is hard to navigate, I can find things on the ap, but not on the website. Saw all horrible reviews with items not being delivered, staying away from this one.

Date of experience: April 30, 2017
Kansas
1 review
5 helpful votes
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Still waiting
April 29, 2017

Placed an order April 14th to be delivered April 26th, still waiting... and now one of my items no longer even has an estimated delivery date... i called zulily and they said they can't even give me a ETA... This was my first order, also! Kind of leaves a bad first impression.

Date of experience: April 29, 2017
Delaware
2 reviews
5 helpful votes
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Yes the shipping is getting out of hand, and I shopped several times per week from Zulily. Then, items began arriving damaged or totally broken. After much complaining and relentless emails, they cleared up one order. However, I'm waiting om 3 other items that arrived broken, and one I never received! I can wait for my items, but when they jack up the shipping AND your items arrive broken, I'm just DONE!

Date of experience: April 28, 2017
Kentucky
1 review
1 helpful vote
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Love this site
April 29, 2017

Okay, I've been ordering from this site for over a year. I've mostly been satisfied with all of my purchases. Different places provide the items they sell so sizing for clothing and shoes can vary. It's important to check the sizing chart each time. Also I've learned which brands are better than others. I absolutely love my dresses, jeans, and purses I've gotten from there.

Date of experience: April 28, 2017
California
1 review
3 helpful votes
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Shipping
April 28, 2017

I don't mind waiting for my items even though sometimes it takes forever but I hate the shipping charges. I only buy if I get free shipping. I would buy weekly if it was free shipping

Date of experience: April 27, 2017
Canada
3 reviews
8 helpful votes
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Never again
April 26, 2017

First and only time I have ever ordered from Zulily. Items were never shipped to me and Zulily said they could not reach the vendor to find out when the items would be sent to Zulily. I was given the option to wait 30 days to see if the vendor responds to Zulily or cancel the order. Not impressed at all. Cancelled the order and will never order again.

Date of experience: April 26, 2017
Texas
1 review
5 helpful votes
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Wasn't please
April 26, 2017

I order three scrubs set the first set my top wasn't complete my sleeve wasn't sew. The second I wore it to work and went to the restroom My pants fell apart the third one the top was stitch on one sleeve and the other wasn't. Poor quantity and you get what you pay for I will never order anything else.

Date of experience: April 25, 2017
New York
1 review
8 helpful votes
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I bought an item that was advertised as maternity wear, and when it arrived it was blatantly obvious that it was NOT maternity wear. The customer service is AWFUL, basically nonexistent, and they would not grant me a full refund. They thought they were being SO kind for granting me permission to return the item, and they would subtract shipping/handling fees... leaving me with FOUR CENTS!
DO NOT SHOP WITH ZULILY!

Date of experience: April 25, 2017
Canada
1 review
9 helpful votes
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Thank you, reviewers
April 25, 2017

I was just putting together an order of several linen dresses (made in Italy, according to the site). Then I decided to check out the reviews. Now, I will be reconsidering this order. I don't know if the Italian linen line is any better than other items, but I don't think I will take a chance. Sorry that you all have had such negative experiences. Thank goodness for reviewers!

Date of experience: April 25, 2017
Florida
2 reviews
9 helpful votes
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Awful awful awful
April 25, 2017

The quality and sizes are so bad I'm totally done with buying anything from you, you get what you pay for, this is worse than that

Date of experience: April 25, 2017
New Jersey
1 review
10 helpful votes
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They have changed in the last year or so. They rarely have more than one picture. No description other than hearts and flowers. The size charts are always incorrect. I ordered several large orders. They are all humongous. Doesn't matter who the vendors are. I discussed this with them they don't care. Yes they have added charges for returns restocking fees $2 and item to return and it is their fault. They don't care about talking to the vendor about their size charts they say it is there business. And they're very disorganized. Once I'm done with this return business I'm done with them!

Date of experience: April 24, 2017
New York
1 review
3 helpful votes
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The only items I have ordered from Zulily were Dept 56 snow babies. The shipping takes too long and one time I was surprised when I opened this too big of a box for the box inside. It had been jiggling around all the way across United States. There was a tiny piece broken. Customer Service was kind to me and credited make the cost except for shipping. The items had been on sale so it was a good. I would love to order clothes from them but I don't dare considering poor reviews.

Date of experience: April 24, 2017
New Mexico
1 review
7 helpful votes
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Ordered for the first time, using the size charts provided.! St blouse came and the top part was too big. Called to return. Was informed that I would receive HALF the original cost upon return, as there is a 50% re-stocking fee. I returned it. 8 days later tracking number on label showed no info. I emailed asking when to expect refund on my card. No reply. Today, nearly 2 weeks later, I called. A CREDIT had been issued for the 50% value; this company does NOT refund your payment. I spoke to a supervisor who said nothing could be done. I ordered a 2nd blouse with the 1st which I received; does not fit well; but no use returning as I can get nothing back for it. Absolutely the most terrible "refund" policy I have experienced and very non-responsive to the customer. I honestly don't know how they are in business, except that many people like myself must order once and then never again! I could not work for such an unfriendly to the customer company. Really TERRIBLE.

Date of experience: April 24, 2017
New Jersey
1 review
4 helpful votes
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Worst ever
April 24, 2017

This is the worst experience ever. I'm so disappointed. All the cloths are way too small. Shipped me stuff I never ordered and it all awful. Should of read these reviews first then I ever would of wasted my money. Return, yagi right to china.DON'T ORDER FROM THIS RIPOFF COMPANY.

Date of experience: April 24, 2017
Tennessee
1 review
6 helpful votes
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I was unaware my purchases were coming from China... no where did i see that. I ordered 4/7... several shirts... 2 was delivered and for the proce i was sadly disappointed. I ordered by the size chart, which concerned me as i had to order a 1X... and i am not any more than a large. One of the shirts dies not fit across my hips, the other is wayyy too big. I have learned a valuable lesson... never order from this company, ever!. I am still waiting on my other deliveries, they show they are still in China... so done! This is why i cant do a teturn because my stress level will not work for me, can you imagine returning an item? No!

Date of experience: April 23, 2017
Australia
1 review
7 helpful votes
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After reading the reviews of Zulily I 'll opt out of buying from them. Thank you to those who reviewed this company I took on board all positives and negatives and there are far too many negative views for me Thank you reviewers Zulily will not get an order from me

Date of experience: April 22, 2017
Florida
1 review
5 helpful votes
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Knock offs
April 22, 2017

Have ordered several items in the past. Very pleased with beach tote bags but clothes are different. Shirts and tops not true to size and cheaply made from terrible fabric. Mmost recently life is good shirts are obviously knock offs. Cheap thin fabric and very fake tiny lig tag. Beware.

Date of experience: April 22, 2017
New Mexico
1 review
6 helpful votes
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I'm a loyal customer and have recommended it to all my friends. I check the website daily and love the diversity if their merchandise.
I recently ordered a jumpsuit using their measurement chart. When I received it and tried it on; it was huge on me. I called customer service twice, their system was down and when I finally spoke to a customer service agent and manager, they let me know that I would have to pay $10 to return the item. They stated that the measurement chart is not always accurate and only a suggestion and that their new policy doesn't take that into account. I was surprised and dismayed regarding the fact that their measurement chart is simply a suggestion and their unapologetic and uncaring way of addressing the dilemma. I won't be purchasing items from this website and suggest you take this review into consideration when making a purchase with Zulily.

Date of experience: April 22, 2017
New York
3 reviews
11 helpful votes
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Long story short: Ordered 2 of the same shirt in 2 different sizes on Feb. 22,2017. Today is Apr. 22,2017 AND I STILL HAVEN'T GOTTEN MY SHIRTS! Contacted Zulily 3 times. Each time they say "don't worry, it's on it's way!" It's coming from China. But at this rate, I really think it's coming from Mars. Absolutely unacceptable!
Also ordered another shirt at the same time, which I did get in a timely manner (?) but the quality is so poor, it's laughable.
DO NOT ORDER FROM THE SCAM KNOWN AS ZULILY!

Date of experience: April 22, 2017
Florida
2 reviews
3 helpful votes
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What I love about this site is finding name brands you can trust and getting them at a great price. But beware of the items that aren't name brand from a reputable company that are mixed in. I've purchased quite a few items, such as chairs, clothing and decor and if it wasn't a name brand it was really cheap junk! I have purchased clothes that are far from the size listed on the label and that look much cheaper then the picture, household items that fall apart upon arrival, chairs that the legs are uneven so they are unstable and rock and items that are just defective. Customer service is quick to credit or replace items that arrive broken but after waiting 2 months to receive something it isn't worth the time hassle of documenting and multiple communications so I try to be very selective now if buying on the site.

Date of experience: April 21, 2017