Craig C Qno

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Mercari takes advantage of sellers

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Mercari takes advantage of sellers

There have been plenty of times when my weight was off, even though I have a postal scale and tested it with the post office. But the last straw was when I shipped an item on my own at a customer's request.

This was my second time. The first time, there was no problem. I took a picture of the receipt.

The second time, they refused to give me back the $40 for their shipping label and claimed I did it wrong. Why didn't they explain that the first time?

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Loss:
$40
Pros:
  • No seller fees
Cons:
  • Customer service sucks and they lie

Preferred solution: My $40 back for my sale they kept for no reason except their own selfish reasons.

User's recommendation: Don't even list larger heavier items on Mercari anymore

Joshua Daniel F

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All Scams Final!

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Mercari - All Scams Final!

Hi. The item I purchased never showed up; instead, a silver dollar arrived in its place.

All the available numbers ended calls without ringing. That's when I found out that Mercari support isn't available in my area, to much surprise. It wasn't until I used a number from here that I was able to voice my issue. Immediately after, I received an email with the finalized sales, which I suspect to be scams.

Currently, I'm undergoing both chemotherapy and radiation treatments.

I'm on a fixed, low income, with a one year old daughter. I just spent over $660 for a silver dollar.

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Loss:
$660
Pros:
  • Yet to see
Cons:
  • Scam site

Preferred solution: Full refund

User's recommendation: Don’t Shop Mercari

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Tony V Dkq

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Resolved: Been ripped of by seller

Mercari - Been ripped of by seller
Updated by user Jul 22, 2024

Company fixed the issue and I have been provided with apology.

Original review Jul 07, 2024

No issue not resolved I purchased Air Jordan 4 bred 2019 size 11 retro Og mid reimagined shoes from seller: Kendall micaiah @user64377****. This seller never shipped the correct item and never had any intentions to send it, I received a tiny envelope found at my door,,does it look like a pair of Jordans could be in this envelope

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Loss:
$128

Preferred solution: Full refund

John G Vso

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About my account & refunds

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Hi, yes, I have been trying to get ahold of Mercari for my refund. The seller said she was trying to figure out how to do it, but when I call them, there's been no reply yet.

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Loss:
$179
Pros:
  • Things you can buy from people
Cons:
  • Not knowing if your gonna get what you ordered

Preferred solution: Full refund

Deborah O Usz

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Did not get refund

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My purchase was delivered back to the sender. She let me know she has the items, yet Mercari has not given me a refund!

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Loss:
$20
Pros:
  • Get some good deals
Cons:
  • You may not get your package or a refund

Preferred solution: Full refund

User's recommendation: If you did not receive your package from a sender, still go ahead and leave a review stating just that!

Anonymous
map-marker Rockville, Maryland

Looks like I have been duked on an Item i purchased

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Bought a samsung S23 ultra and instead received a small black box size of a ring box. Can't submit complaint because it doesn't allow you to do so.

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User's recommendation: Be aware

David B Rvm

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Problem with a purchase price

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Mercari can't honestly explain why the Mercari fees increase for a repeat purchase from a vendor. I just purchased a Milwaukee M18 97**-** Impact from a vendor and wanted to buy a second unit from the same vendor for the same tool at the same price.

But when I tried to complete the purchase, the Mercari fee was raised $23 higher. I questioned them about it and kept getting the runaround.

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Pros:
  • Good prices on tools
Cons:
  • Varying mecari fees make it not a good purchase

Preferred solution: An honest explanation why I can not purchase the same product from the same seller at the same price. It’s like pulling the handle on a slot machine, you never know what the price is going to be.

User's recommendation: Beware

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| map-marker Las Vegas, Nevada

Fruad

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Yes the guy refuses to answer me calls or texts .i have texts or him say mercari and ups are million dollar companies they'll p a y for damage ...I believe he knew he was shipping it messed up he gets his money I get damage money ...I think it was a plan and I want them to know that would you ship a 400 dollar print in a yellow envelope with a piece of cardboard

Todd

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Resolved: Possible scam

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I sent money to macari, but it may have been a scam, do I need to add a visa card to my acct.? I need help.

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User's recommendation: Better communication with sellers. Quicker response time.

Ariel P Ltt

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Horrible Customer Service

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Mercari - Horrible Customer Service

I am absolutely done with Mercari. They have horrendous customer service and this is the last time I will be getting stolen from.

There have been numerous occasions where I will mail a package out and get a notification that an extra thirty-five dollars is taken out of my account for a false shipping adjustment.

Please tell me how a lightweight cotton shirt weighs 9 pounds? When I dispute something so ridiculous with Mercari, they tell me USPS is right and basically that it's too bad.

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Preferred solution: Full refund

User's recommendation: Sell on Poshmark and eBay

Jariel Wnf

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The worst customer and seller support you will ever find

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Mercari - The worst customer and seller support you will ever find

I am a seller and buyer on Mercari who has been using the platform for over 4 years with over 800 reviews, 99% of them are 5 stars so I have a lot of experience with this app. I am writing this as a warning to less experienced buyers and sellers.

This platform works well if the transaction goes smooth but beware buyers and sellers, if any kind of issue comes up, you will not get any help from their "customer support" which basically just exists to deflect and avoid actually solving problems.

In 4 years, I have never had their customer support actually resolve an issue.

I only continue selling because issues don't happen often but when they do, I know I am SOL. At this point I am convinced their customer support is actually just bots and some kind of AI that gives copy and paste responses. I always get irrelevant answers which show me they did not even read my question.

If you have a problem with any kind of detail or nuance outside of what they answer in their general FAQs, good luck to you.

They will not read it and will continue to send the same generic copy and paste irrelevant answer. Then they will close the ticket without ever resolving anything or answering your actual questions.

Inexperienced buyers and sellers: buy or sell on this app at your own risk and be warned if any issue comes up, you are on your own.

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User's recommendation: Do not buy or sell anything valuable or expensive on this app. Customer support is run by bots and people who copy and paste irrelevant answers. They will rarely do anything to help you if something goes wrong.

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Guest

I have had the same exact experience. And now that Mercari allows any users to post comments on listings, it has become a completely toxic place. It's www, the wild, wild, web!

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Fraudulent Company!!! Do not purchase!!

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Original review Sep 21, 2024

A comouter got purchased under my account, later found out and realized it was all a scam I tried cancelling it the next day after the order was made.. But the seller denied my return, and claimed to have sent it right after I filed the return.

Then had to wait a few days for it to say the seller sent the package. Then it says the computer got sent to Florida, and says its being held by the USPS over there. After that, it says the order got delivered which it never did. Then the day after, I get an alert saying the order was complete.

Mercari automatically reviewed the item without my permission!!

Ive been trying to get a hold of them this past week, with no luck They dont give a *** about their customers. Ive filed for fraud on my card company, soo hopefully that goes through!

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Loss:
$729

Preferred solution: Full refund

User's recommendation: Don’t use this app!!!! All a fraud!!

Mahogany B Bre

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I haven't gotten a refund

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They have an unmaintained website that does not allow you to see tracking. So, if you return something, it's stuck for all those days versus the given time frame.

This issue arises because they do not monitor and make necessary changes.

The seller has already received the returned item, but I can't get my refund because they, despite involving several different agents, have not resolved the problem. Now the transaction has been completed without my refund.

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Loss:
$39

Preferred solution: Full refund

William L Peb

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Reclamo

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Este producto no es lo q yo compre...compre un drone y me mandaron dos aretes de mujer La vendedora se equivoco o fue hecho agrede

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Preferred solution: Full refund

User's recommendation: m556********

Jen D Pfw

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Fraud

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I purchased what was advertised as a New With Tags Coach Wallet. When I got the item, I was disappointed to see that it (a) Wasn't an authentic Coach wallet (2) it was used and damaged and (3) no tags attached.

I contacted Mercari who indicated I could ship item back but only had so many days. My daughter was in her deathbed and I was not able to leave her; therefore couldn't ship item back in 3 days and notified Mercari of my situation. They gave me an extension so on the 4th day I mailed the item back to seller. For some reason Mercari issued payment to the lying, POS seller and is telling me I'm SOL because they can't issue a refund once payment is made to the seller.

So Seller commits fraud, gets my money, her worn out wallet back and I have nothing.

I've been asking to speak to management and they keep marking my issue as resolved and it is not resolved! I will never deal with this fraudulent POS company again and don't recommend them to anyone!

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Loss:
$35
Pros:
  • Variety of items
Cons:
  • It is impossible to get someone to help you
  • You dont know what youre really getting

Preferred solution: Full refund

User's recommendation: Stay away - they are liars and make up their rules as they go!!!

2 comments
Guest

You dispute is with the seller . Now that you violated the return policy.

It is a policy for a reason.

You did what you had to and now you have to live with the consequences. I would of made the same choice.

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The whole website is a scam I sold a brand new coffee maker and it took four days to deliver now the lady won't give me a rating cause she wants 5 stars and I got wait three more days to get my money which is ridiculous all over a stupid rating and she gets to use the damn coffee maker while I sit here waiting for payment this app is a joke don't sell shit on here

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