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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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Illinois
3 reviews
4 helpful votes
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Lost a customer
April 6, 2017

I got a few shirts of them. Took a month or better to get. Didn't look anything like the picture. Didn't fit right. Will never buy from them again.

Date of experience: April 6, 2017
New York
1 review
6 helpful votes
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I appreciate being told when my item will leave the warehouse and was prepared for the wait. What they did not tell me was that my items were traveling from China!

I do not order items from overseas due to all of the delays that occur with this type of transaction.

They misrepresented the shipping time by stating, on their site, that items will be delivered 3-5 days after leaving their warehouse. They have a warehouse in China so 3-5 days is incorrect! I placed my order over 2 weeks ago and still do not have tracking information!

To say I'm dissatisfied is an understatement. When I notified the company, they were not apologetic or helpful in any way.

Here is the response when I asked them why I can't track my items after 2 weeks:

"Thank you for contacting zulily. I'll be happy to help.

Upon reviewing your order, I've noticed that your tunics were shipped from our fulfillment center in China on April 2,2017, please also note that while the package is making its way to the United States itll pass through the customs facility for the regular inspections.

After this process has been completed a scheduled delivery date will be available to you, delivery can take up to 9-12 days.

Thank you for shopping with zulily. Please feel free to call us at *******615 if you have additional questions."

I will not be ordering from Zulily again!

Date of experience: April 6, 2017
New York
1 review
6 helpful votes
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I printed out the ring sizer and it was wrong. When the ring came in I tried to have it exchanged for the correct size (smaller) and was told there is a restocking fee ($2.00) and a $5.95 mailing fee. This was my first (and last) order with Zulily. Horrible customer service.

Date of experience: April 6, 2017
Canada
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Very Happy!
April 6, 2017

Fell in love with a pair of Dolce Vita shoes and discovered they were on sale online in the states but not in Canada. Also, my size was sold out everywhere. Found and ordered them through Zulily and received them in just over a week! Free shipping with tracking info included. Very pleased with this site.

Date of experience: April 5, 2017
California
1 review
3 helpful votes
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Never again
April 6, 2017

I gave it one star because there is nothing lower. I would prefer 0. I made one purchase, my first and last. I ordered a shirt that had great colors. When it came it was disappointing to say the least. The only good thing was the colors. The fabric was cheap, the workmanship shoddy. I kept it because of the colors and wear it only around the house. I would not be seen in public wearing it.

Date of experience: April 5, 2017
Minnesota
1 review
6 helpful votes
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Very poor quality
April 3, 2017

I ordered a silk dress from Zulily. I ordered it in a Large (I wear size 10-12) and it was very small. The embroidery looked so cheap I would not to wear it in public I will not order from Zulily again.

Date of experience: April 3, 2017
Washington
1 review
6 helpful votes
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I switched to amazon again... quality of the products is deteriorating... and the shipping charges are just too much.

Date of experience: April 3, 2017
Arkansas
3 reviews
7 helpful votes
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No longer a fan
April 2, 2017

My first purchase with Zulily was in 2011. I was pleased in the beginning. I got a Kenneth Cole black wool blend long trench coat for $80 (regular price was $250-300). Its a beautiful coat! I got tons of compliments from both men and women. The company earned my trust. My next purchase, a pair of Nine West riding boots hurt my feet so bad that I couldn't stay in them longer than 30 min...$75 down the toilet. But I didn't give up on Zulily. I bought two Natori bras and a pair of Genetic denim all at great prices. I was rebuilding my wardrobe so I kept shopping on this site. But after about 6 months I noticed the quality of their clothes went down. The clothes were severely missized the quality was poor and I wasted 100's of dollars on clothes that I could not wear. I discontinued my membership and have not purchased any products since 2011. I shop mainly at HauteLook/Rack. Unless you are into fast fashion (cheap clothes that don't last past the first few washes) use caution when shopping Zulily.

Date of experience: April 2, 2017
Massachusetts
5 reviews
9 helpful votes
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I have ordered many items from Zulily. For the most part, I have been satisfied. The shipping times are very slow, 3-4 weeks sometimes. I have been happy with the quality of the items. Just be forewarned that most of their sizes run very small. I generally order a medium when I am normally an XS.
Their return policy is nonexistent, but they have been super-responsive when they make mistakes. When 2 things I ordered did not arrive by the guaranteed date, they refunded my money, gave me a $10 credit, and told be to keep or donate the items when they did finally arrive.
Bottom line: Zulily has good deals, as long as you can be patient and wait until they are ready to ship.

Date of experience: April 2, 2017
Illinois
47 reviews
141 helpful votes
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I ordered a special occasion dress for an 8 year old girl. While the quality was good the shipping was so slow she had outgrown it by the time it arrived! Way overpriced. Next time I will just go to Macy's or Bon-Ton's, both near me.

Date of experience: April 2, 2017
Iowa
3 reviews
2 helpful votes
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Good/Bad mixed
April 1, 2017

I have had a few really good transactions with great results. Made in America, great quality. This time not so good. FIVE weeks between order and delivery. Products were basically good, but two were not acceptable. Both made in China. That's not the norm on previous orders. I didn't know that returns are a store credit unless items were defective. Waiting to hear from company on how to return.

Date of experience: March 31, 2017
South Carolina
1 review
3 helpful votes
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Pros: great price, one guy is nice.
Cons: took forever to arrive.
Wrong item in packaging.
Took weeks and several phone calls and emails to get a decision and authorization to return (when the wrong item was in the box)!
Took another week and another email after receiving it back to issue refund.
Shorted me $5 on refund (no explanation given).

Date of experience: March 31, 2017
Canada
1 review
7 helpful votes
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I do not understand the awful reviews honestly as my experiences have been incredible. I have spent an obscene amount of money on Zulily lol! Yes, there have been mistakes along the way, but rather than blast them, I contact customer service and they always always take care of it! I take a photo, state the problem, and am refunded AND given a store credit no questions asked. I have gotten beautiful shoes and high quality clothing at amazing prices. I looooove the leggings! Unique and gorgeous, light material. So, I seriously don't understand these bad reviews. Yes, some items do take a very long time to ship but oh well. I can't get these things in Canada otherwise. Zulily is top notch and I couldn't be happier with them. Customer for life!

Date of experience: March 30, 2017
Louisiana
2 reviews
4 helpful votes
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No complains - at all
March 29, 2017

My experience with Zulily was great so far - I really like the few tunics that I ordered. Are good quality and true to the size. I took a chance after reading all these reviews but I'm glad I did. I placed another order this time much more items. Very helpful staff at the beginning when I contact them about the shipping address - which is APO AE. They responded and assisted right away.

Date of experience: March 28, 2017
Virginia
1 review
2 helpful votes
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Zulilly gets reduced prices because they order in bulk after you order and pay. What I found after I ordered is that their shipping times are inaccurate. One had not even reached them a week after the estimated arrival date. The item that did reach them has been stuck as preparing to ship for 7 days and because it is technically at the shipping location (in China) they won't cancel it. I will be removing the app as soon as my issue resolved.

Date of experience: March 28, 2017
New Mexico
1 review
3 helpful votes
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They sent my order to the wrong address. Merchandise is second rate and overprised. Save yourself some hassles. Order someplace else>

Date of experience: March 28, 2017
Maine
1 review
3 helpful votes
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I ordered a side table and many of the screw holes listed in the instructions hadn't been drilled in the piece, so there was no way to put it together. Literally just solid pieces of wood with no holes. I'm literally going to have to borrow a power drill and measure and make my own holes, I may as well just build a side table from scratch. Also some of the instructions were out of order, like they have you glue a shelf in before you screw on the legs, but once the shelf is in there's no room for a screwdriver to put the legs on so you have to tear out the shelf to get the legs on and hope it stays when you reglue the broken shelf. On top of that, I looked into returning it but I would have to pay the shipping and it would cost almost as much as the damn table. So I paid them $60 for a pile of random wood I can't use.

Date of experience: March 27, 2017
Alabama
1 review
5 helpful votes
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Most if not all of the clothing is made in China and the sizes, cut and fit run very small! Some items were the size of a dish rag and I ordered a 3x! They do not accept returns.

Date of experience: March 26, 2017
New York
1 review
4 helpful votes
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Nope I will not buy clothes made in china they are cheap and never the right size and your return policy sucks, so no ty.

Date of experience: March 25, 2017
Tennessee
1 review
5 helpful votes
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Extremely poor quality material. Not even colored cloth but dyed. Made in China, which I didn't realize. Then, when I went to return the clothing, I paid $11 return shipping and they gave me "store credit," which I entirely DID NOT WANT. They did not tell me this or I'd never have spent even more money on return shipping than I'd already spent on this disreputable company. You have been warned.

Date of experience: March 25, 2017