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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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California
1 review
5 helpful votes
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Stay away
August 29, 2017

Do not buy from this website. Had problems all the way around... too angry to talk about them. Just stay away

Date of experience: August 29, 2017
California
1 review
7 helpful votes
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It's like they post pics of name brand products but in actuality you are buying a knock off! Never again will I waste my money on such crap!

Date of experience: August 29, 2017
North Carolina
1 review
2 helpful votes
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Soooo over it
August 29, 2017

I've given zulily a few chances... the majority of the time I'm super disappointed. It takes FOREVER for the order to arrive... several items were not as described, it's a roll of the dice if the size you order will be even close to accurate. I have ordered several different items at different price points, and the quality of most items is fair at best. I've seen many of the same items for sale on Amazon for about the same price, and you can have them in a day or two, if you need to return an item Amazon will also do that... Zulily will not, goodbye Zulily I'm so over you.

Date of experience: August 29, 2017
Louisiana
4 reviews
45 helpful votes
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You place an order, then they order your item from other places, other COUNTRIES! Sizes are always off even with their "size charts". They also don't give refunds most of the time. They will if item is defective. Going by the size charts, your clothes will usually be too big! I usually order my regular size but it depends on the country. Their charts don't help. They will say a size 10, for instance, is a 42 inch bust. NO WAY! Be very careful. They do have nice sales on jewelry sometimes and that merchandise is nice! Buyer beware!

Date of experience: August 28, 2017
California
1 review
2 helpful votes
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I ordered two tops - they took forever to arrive and when they did they were not at all as pictured. The necklines were different, colors weren't the same, lengths were different than pictured. I wish I had seen their no return policy, as when I went online in an attempt to return I found that they have lots of detailed information on their products - and it's like looking for a needle in a haystack to find their return policy (which is NOT). They lure you with cute looking clothes, but what you get is trash. I can't even think of anyone I'd want to give them to - they are going straight into my thrift store donations.

Date of experience: August 27, 2017
Georgia
1 review
1 helpful vote
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Never again
August 27, 2017

I ordered 3 Tunic dresses and when they finally arrived I just loved them but they were to large. I emailed Zulily and they responded quickly which was also great but they didnt read my email and answer my question. Finally one person did answer my question and even put 3 of the same dresses in my cart if I wanted them! I will be danged if after explaining the 2x dress were to large I needed to order a smaller size they put 3x dresses in my cart! So deleted and went to order the 1x and they are all out! They do not read email they scan over it and guess what you want. I emailed 6 times and they never got it right! If you can't get a small matter cleared up in 6 emails of needing a smaller size I am done!

Date of experience: August 27, 2017
Canada
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Still loving Zulily
August 27, 2017

I wrote a review last year and see recent ones from people that are very negative, mostly one time issues they are having... this is the thing with online reviews, people, take everything with a grain of salt the bad and even the good reviews. Maybe Ive been lucky, or maybe people are just super negative with outrageous expectations that couldnt be satisfied no matter how good the service or quality is.

Anyways been over a year that Ive been using them and Im still super happy with the selection, the ordering process, the delivery, and returns Ive had to do simply because of the reality of guesstimating sizes online which you cant impose that responsibility on anyone but yourself! Give them a try!

Date of experience: August 26, 2017
New York
5 reviews
2 helpful votes
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I've been waiting for a month to receive my order. I track the package, and it's bouncing around in New Jersey. I've already paid the credit card bill, but may file an appeal. Not a good way of doing business for sure. They advertised Free Shipping of over $35. My order was over $35 and I was charged shipping. They said it's Free Shipping on the Second Order of the Day. Now that just not make sense to me at all.

Date of experience: August 26, 2017
Australia
1 review
1 helpful vote
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Nasty fabric and colours - Looked nothing like the advertisement. I will not ever buy from them again. I will let my friends know not to get stung like I did. I was very disappointed. I guess i understand now why they have a no-return policy.

Date of experience: August 25, 2017
Colorado
1 review
0 helpful votes
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I've now ordered from them twice. The first time I got 4 dresses at about $10 each. They are super cute and comfortable, good quality, and fit as expected. Just ordered another top. It wasn't quite the color I expected, it's a little smaller than expected, and there's a minor spot I might sew up straight. Both times my order took 2-3 weeks to arrive. Based on all the bad reviews, I'll only purchase stuff from them that is very reasonably priced, that I wouldn't be terribly upset over if its not what I expect. My personal experience has been pleasant surprise though.

Date of experience: August 25, 2017
New York
1 review
2 helpful votes
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Love the products
August 26, 2017

I ordered two tunics from zuli ly. Took a long time to arrive which was difficult for an Amazon Prime member. But the tunics are terrific, fit perfectly, and look beautiful. I will order more products from them when I don't need them quickly.

Date of experience: August 25, 2017
Louisiana
1 review
2 helpful votes
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Poor quality
August 24, 2017

Ordered a number to tops. They were such poor quality I sent them to Good Will. I now know why they have a no return policy. The items looked nothing like what was pictured.

Date of experience: August 24, 2017
Illinois
2 reviews
2 helpful votes
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Avoid this site!
August 24, 2017

I wish I had checked the reviews before making a purchase. First of all I paid by PayPal, they billed my account weeks before they shipped anything. 4 weeks after I paid they credited me for 1 item that they canceled. It is six weeks and I am still waiting for 3 items to arrive.

Date of experience: August 23, 2017
California
1 review
1 helpful vote
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Joan Berkeley Ca
August 24, 2017

Received my orders were:!, item numbers. Were right but the dress were wrong. 2,
Two solar lanterns were not work at all. I check the website, no return policy.

It says": What if my order arrives incomplete, incorrect, damaged or defective?
Well work to resolve the problem immediately simply contact us at *******@zulily.com for a quick respons"

Date of experience: August 23, 2017
Pennsylvania
1 review
4 helpful votes
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I will never order from Zulily again & will warn all friends not to order. I ordered 7/26 & received confirmation. Still I have not received as of today 8/22. Ridiculous length of time

Date of experience: August 22, 2017
Nebraska
1 review
3 helpful votes
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I have given feedback to Zulily, about the sizing as many items I have bought, even after following the size guide, have been too small. The best advice I can give is to really know the brands on Zulily, and how that brand fits, as sizing is ALL OVER THE PLACE!

Date of experience: August 22, 2017
New York
1 review
1 helpful vote
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Love what I ordered!
August 22, 2017

It took a few weeks to receive but love my top. Good quality and comfort. No issues at all with the product.

Date of experience: August 22, 2017
Ohio
1 review
2 helpful votes
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You're taking a gamble
August 22, 2017

If you order from Zulily.com then you're taking a gamble on when your order will arrive.
All of my items had their rocket symbol stating the item is in stock and ships within 1-2 days. This was important to me because I needed my order by a certain date. I paid additional shipping to ensure there would be no problems.
I received 4 out of 12 items. I had to contact Zulily to see where the rest of my items. They told me just because items SAY they will ship in 1-2 days doesn't mean they will because they could sell out. Then why have it? No answer. Now I have to wait another 5-7 business days for the refund they owe me. Of course I'm out the extra shipping cost.

Date of experience: August 22, 2017
Australia
1 review
4 helpful votes
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STAY well a way from this company, l purchased four pairs of ladies panties as a package deal over three months ago at a total price of $10, cheap l thought we'll NO when l checked the email confirming my purchase l was really annoyed to see that my credit card was charged $35 in total, $20 being the price for the panties which were clearly advertised for $10 and a further $15 for postage. I immediately contacted the company straight back to bring this to their attention they chose to completely ignore my email and never contacted me back, then after waiting eight weeks for my purchase which never showed up l sent them an another email which again went unanswered and was totally ignored once again, after another three weeks l sent them another email informing them that l still had not received my purchase. This time they sent me back an email stating that their comany orders the product though an independent company and then when they receive it they will then forward on to me and will send me an email with the postage details. Two weeks following this email they sent me a request for feed back, when l informed them that l would not leave feed back as l never recived my purchase and would like a full refund of my order they again totally ignored my email. So to date I am $35 down for a purchase that l never recived and NO refund so stay well away from this company They should be put out of business.

Date of experience: August 22, 2017
Georgia
1 review
2 helpful votes
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How are they still allowed to advertise on Facebook when the complaints definitely outnumber any good comments... I would never order from them..

Date of experience: August 20, 2017