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Mercari Overview

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Rating Distribution

Mercari has a 1.8 star rating from 3,194 reviews, with 11% likely to recommend; 76% of feedback is unfavorable, 10% positive. Many cite high prices, widespread issues with customer service, shipping protection, refunds, and account limits.

Key Takeaways for Future Customers

  • Read recent Mercari reviews before buying or selling to gauge seller reliability and buyer protection experience.
  • Expect slow or unresponsive customer service when disputing orders, refunds, or account verification.
  • Sellers should document shipping and consider platform policies; many report lost funds or unresolved claims.

Negative Feedback / Risk Areas

  • Nonexistent or poor customer service and unreachable phone support.
  • Refunds and buyer protection often delayed or denied, leaving sellers or buyers unpaid.
  • Account suspensions, verification failures, and lost or misrouted shipments with little resolution.

Positive Feedback

Users praise Mercari as easy to use with good prices initially, though many caution about post-sale support on this selling app.

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Mary F Lqq

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| map-marker Warrenton, Virginia

Update phone number

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No response for phone call request to update my current phone number - old, outdated phone number 703-220-****, new phone number 540-935-****.

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Hollie M Jdp

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Return help

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They have not gotten back to me on a return issue at all, and it has been 4 days. I tried calling and kept getting hung up on. I make big money for Mercari since I sell a lot now.

Loss:
$28
Cons:
  • Horrible refund and return policy

Preferred solution: Full refund

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Cherece S Ulp

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| map-marker Houston, Texas

Sellers BeWare the company will help thieves

AI Highlights
  • - Item missing; UPS protection not honored.
  • - Refund issued; remaining item not returned (FedEx).
  • - Seller lost money; claims policy was not honored.
Mercari - Sellers BeWare the company will help thieves
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A customer complained about an item missing that I shipped out. The missing item was not protected through UPS shipping protection, and the customer was asked to ship what was left back through a different courier, which was FedEx.

They gave the buyer a refund and left me without a returned item.

I lost money and an item; the company scammed me and did not honor their shipping protection policy. Seller beware!!!

Loss:
$70

Preferred solution: Full refund

User's recommendation: The original label was through UPS and the customer said an item I sent was missing it was never packed this way it was repackaged and sent back as a missing item. It was for Shampo and Conditioner and only the conditioner was returned.

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Maribel L Rwl

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Purchase never arrived

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AI Highlights
  • - No way to contact about order not arriving since Jan 8.
  • - It was a Stranger Things ring for my granddaughter.
  • - I want a refund ASAP; phone line is busy.
Mercari - Purchase never arrived
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There's no way to contact anyone concerning my purchase, not arriving since January 8. I have been waiting for my purchase for my granddaughter.

It was a Stranger Things ring. I've tried every way possible to contact you guys. I even called the number that was given to me through here. This website rang, and then it went to a busy signal.

I didn't want to have to call my bank, but it's been too long and I need my money back as soon as possible. And I just may call the Better Business Bureau as well.

Loss:
$50

Preferred solution: Full refund

User's recommendation: To be careful when ordering from your business or company

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MELISSA D Yur

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Unresolved issue

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AI Highlights
  • - Mercari deemed returnable, but it went to the wrong postal service.
  • - Delivery showed it reached the seller; refund denied, I have proof of delivery.
Mercari - Unresolved issue

Order found deemed returnable by Mercari returned to wrong postal service was excepted continued delivery service..Almost 1 month long..Received delivery notification for correct sellers address reached out to seller Now seller refuses to refund stating package not delivered

I have proof it was delivered

Loss:
$43
Pros:
  • Great items and finds

Preferred solution: Full refund

User's recommendation: Cross your fingered you never need Custer service help with Mercari

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Gahr G

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| map-marker San Francisco, California

Broken item delivered

Mercari - Broken item delivered

No answer

Not sure how to respond.

Still need new item properly packaged for UPS.

{{Redacted}}

Loss:
$25
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Ashton P Wgg

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| map-marker Stratford, Connecticut

Because I need to get paid for my item I sold

AI Highlights
  • - Did not receive payment for a sale or rating.
  • - Buyer initiated a return but did not ship the item; says it's resolved, with screenshots.
Mercari - Because I need to get paid for my item I sold

I did not receive my payment for a sale or rating, and the buyer did a return on my item, but they never shipped the item back. Plus, they said they talked to you and sorted it out. I have screenshots for proof.

Loss:
$125

Preferred solution: Full refund

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Anonymous
map-marker Punta Gorda, Florida

Customer service is non existent.

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AI Highlights
  • - Item arrived broken due to poor packaging.
  • - Seller did not respond to messages.
  • - Not recommended to purchase from this shop.
Mercari - Customer service is non existent.

I ordered a glass a Schultz & Dooley Stein, it arrived broken because the seller didn't package it properly. I messaged the seller, no response, I called Mercari, no active help desk available, once 72hr window closes with no feedback they automatically conclude the transaction. I don't recommend purchasing anything from this shop!

User's recommendation: Use a different application, this one is garbage

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Shedrick Mqj
map-marker Birmingham, Alabama

Mercari asking me to provide Gov ID

Mercari asking me to provide Gov ID

Someone purchased from me a pair of tennis shoes. Mercari asking for Government ID Ive never had to provide that before, so Im literally of doing this..

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Maribel L Rwl

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I haven’t received my purchase

Mercari - I haven’t received my purchase
Updated by user Feb 12, 2026

Do you have better way to contact someone who I can speak about my purchase that never arrived I tried to call the number where it says contact me. That’s not even a valid number.

Original review Jan 28, 2026

I dont know you tell me what happened to my purchase. I need someone to contact me immediately or not. Im going to the bank and having them reimbursed me my money.

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William H Bmn

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Return problem

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No contact from the phone number, have a return pending. Worked out a solution with the customer, cannot fix with the site.

Loss:
$400

Preferred solution: Price reduction

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Jahziel Ejb
map-marker Dallas, Texas

Resolved: Absolutely no assistance

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The issue has not been resolved. All I've asked for was a QR code be provided for a shipment. Please

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MoeeRa

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FRAUD/lying/keeping payment

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AI Highlights
  • - Shipped June 21 TX to MD; tracker last updated June 26.
  • - Filed July 4; resubmitted July 9.
  • - Unhelpful service; address on file is unclear.
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I shipped a package on June 21, 2025, from Texas to Maryland. As of today, July 24, 2025, the shipment has not arrived, and the tracking information has not updated online since June 26, stating only that a problem has arisen, with no further details provided on your website.

Since the initial shipment, I have taken multiple steps to resolve this issue:

*I filed a claim on July 4, which received no response.

And stated that I never submitted one.

*I resubmitted the claim on July 9 after receiving no updates or confirmation.

*I contacted customer service on July 14 and again on July 24, spending over 40 minutes being transferred repeatedly and receiving no clear answers.

The level of customer service I have encountered has been shocking. Agents were unable to understand basic questions, repeated themselves without offering solutions, and continuously referred to me as ma'am while failing to engage meaningfully. I requested information about the address they had on file, and was given confusing and unclear information, not a clear address, but referencing California as the address they had on file, where they would send the payment, despite my clearly stating I reside in Texas. And that is what is shown in the tracking number.

At no point did I receive the promised documentation to complete the claims process. Only UPS knows of their fraudulent schemes.

Throughout this ordeal, I have faced:

*An absence of clear tracking or shipment updates.

*Redundant and ineffective claim submissions.

*Delays and inconsistencies from customer service agents.

*Confusing responses about the payment or reimbursement address.

*A complete lack of accountability or resolution from UPS and Mercari.

Additionally, no one has been able to confirm whether my package was stolen, damaged, or lost. I was asked for a shipper number, something I've never used or been provided. Your outsourced customer service has made this process confusing, frustrating, and deeply ineffective.

I question whether UPS avoid responsibility intentionally.

The lack of accountability, constant excuses, and failure to provide answers is unacceptable. This has wasted more than a month and a half of my time without resolution or compensation.

I requested a full investigation and having to make a claim twice.

I shipped this package in good faith, Mercari and UPS's failure to deliver or respond appropriately has caused both financial and personal distress. I expect a professional and timely resolution, but I have little confidence that I will receive one. Moving forward, I will avoid using UPS.

I don't know which one is the worst UPS, FedEx, or USPS because my experiences with all three have been disappointing. They have all demonstrated repeated negligence and, at times, engaged in fraudulent actions, it's pathetic, considering the trust and responsibility we place on their hands. I will be deactivating my Mercari account as soon as I have closure.

On July 24, 2025, I was informed that I would receive a phone call from customer service within a couple of business days. It has now been 7 days, and I have not heard from anyone or anything.

Am I being ignored or avoided? This lack of communication and follow-through is quite frustrating and reflects a level of negligence and incompetence. Mercari has put the blame on UPS and UPS blames Mercari, also claiming that a resolution has been reached by both parties, and I was never aware or had any acknowledgement. Mercari has kept payment while lying to me continuously.

As of today 7/31/2023, UPS has told me that Mercari is the sender and payer, what a joke, when did Mercari, post the item, sold it, packaged it, drove to UPS and sent it?

Yet the ticket was closed by Mercari, when my case/claim hasn't been resolved, now I'm being ignored and avoided by them, shameful, I'm filing a formal complaint against Mercari for fraud, lying, and getting a payment that should've gone to me in Texas and not in California.

They are charging more, and all this BS protection is to extort more money from us and then not helping us at all. Funny how they receive payment and I get screwed.

Loss:
$30
Cons:
  • Keep too much and offer no real solution

Preferred solution: Full refund

User's recommendation: Stay away, they lie, steal and cheat

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Edward F Hky
map-marker Powder Springs, Georgia

I did not receive my purchase

I have not received shipping updates from the carrier since 3/12/2026. I would like to conceal it. P

Loss:
$238

Preferred solution: Full refund

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Anthony S Bqr

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Resolved: Mercari, Inc. – Fraudulent and Deceptive Conduct Resulting in Theft of My Property

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AI Highlights
  • - Mercari refused return, damage proof, or compensation after a buyer claimed the clock was broken; reps contradicted themselves and directed me to BBB.
Updated by user Sep 05, 2025

Compensation. Do what I did report them.

Original review Aug 21, 2025
I am filing a formal complaint against Mercari, Inc. for fraudulent and unethical conduct.
Case Summary:
I shipped a clock through Mercari.
The buyer falsely claimed it was broken.
Mercari refused to enforce a return, provide proof of damage, or issue me compensation.
Instead, they fabricated false excuses, citing unrelated ceramic/glass policies.
In attached screenshots (Exhibits AJ), Mercari's representatives:
Admitted the buyer contacted them, then denied it.
Told me my claim was protected, then reversed themselves.
Repeatedly contradicted each other.
Ultimately told me I could take the case to the BBB rather than resolve it.
Loss:
$14
Pros:
  • Selling is easy
Cons:
  • Refund policy

Preferred solution: Compensation

User's recommendation: dont use mercari

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Nicole S Aap
map-marker Denver, Colorado

It’s been 3 days and I still have not gotten paid.

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AI Highlights
  • - Waiting 3 days for buyer rating.
  • - Buyer says delivery not received.
  • - Can't reach support; fear of scam and losing Louis Vuitton purse.

It has been 3 days, the amount of time that Mercari says I need to wait to get the buyer to rate the delivery and then get paid. The buyer has not rated the delivery and is saying they did not get a delivery.

I have been trying to find a phone number for Mercari, and every number I've come across does not work. I'm scared that I got scammed and now I'm out a Louis Vuitton purse.

Loss:
$296
Pros:
  • Its quick an easy
Cons:
  • False advertising
  • Cannot contact customer service

Preferred solution: Full refund

User's recommendation: Don’t use Mercari

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About

Summary

Mercari specializes in mobile applications development. The company was founded by Tommy Tomishima and Shintaro Yamada in February 2013. Its headquarters is based in Tokyo, Japan. Mercari offers a resale shopping application. It was launched in February 2014. Visitors can sell or buy jewelry, electronics, console games, fashion, and other products from their phones. It is possible to find new, pre-owned, and handmade items. Registration procedure is free. Mercari has a list of prohibited items which cannot be sold or purchased. The company charge 10% selling fee for each transaction. There are rules and manners for sellers and buyers on the company website. The application is available for Apple and Android operating systems.

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Mercari is ranked 703 out of 6596 in E-commerce category

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Mercari FAQs

Rebecca A. Garland
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Mercari FAQs

Mercari charges buyers a payment processing fee at the time of purchase. For listings created before March 27, 2024, the Mercari website states a fee of 2.9% plus $0.50 per sale on completed transactions. For direct deposit, there is a $2 non-refundable fee per cash-out. The charge for a completed Instant Pay transfer is $3.

Users can sell their stuff on the Mercari website by taking good photographs of the product and creating a list. To do so:
1. Ensure to describe the item. You should initiate a Mercari account login and then set up the Smart Pricing available on the listing page.
2. Follow this by selecting the shipping option.
3. Contact the support team or visit the Mercari store location if you face any complexity.

To close a Mercari account, submit your permanent account closure request via the intake form on the company's website. Once your request is submitted, the company's representatives will process it within 45 days. It's best to check your registered email for confirmation, also available on the Mercari website.

Buyers can cancel their offer on the Mercari website within 24 hours of making it. This can be done by contacting the seller and initiating a Mercari login. Follow that by clicking on Order Status and then on Request Cancellation. Buyers can also click to Meet the Seller and message them for a Mercari return. Another way is to block the seller, which cancels the offer instantly.

The Mercari website is a consumer-to-consumer e-commerce platform where users can sell and purchase various products, such as election, lifestyle, and beauty.

Buyers can request a return if the item received isn't as described to start a Mercari return. The company's representatives examine the matter and decide whether to accept the return. Once the return is approved by the team at the Mercari website, the sellers are required to take it. Buyers can also return the purchase if they receive it damaged or defective.

Shintaro Yamada owns Mercari. He is also the founder and CEO of the company.

The Mercari store locations are in Japan, the United States, and India. Mercari address in Tokyo is 7f, Shin-Roppongi Bldg., 7-15-7, Roppongi, Minato-Ku, Tokyo, 106-6118, Japan.

The Mercari website is deemed safe for shopping.
mercari.com is a legitimate platform for buying and selling various products. However, it's best to take preventative measures to avoid scams. Before making the purchase, it's best to get as much information as possible. If you have a problem, call Mercari's trustworthy support team at 1-855-464-7482 and 1-888-325-2168.

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