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Elfster Reviews Summary

The company has garnered a mixed reputation, with customers frequently praising its customer service, particularly highlighting quick and friendly support. Many users appreciate the concept of wish lists and gift exchanges, finding them useful when functioning correctly. However, significant concerns arise regarding the website's usability, with numerous complaints about technical glitches, account management issues, and a confusing interface that hampers the user experience. Additionally, there are reports of inadequate responses to customer complaints and problems, leading some users to reconsider using the platform for future exchanges. Overall, while the service has potential, substantial improvements are necessary to enhance functionality and user satisfaction.

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Florida
1 review
1 helpful vote
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8th Year Using Elfster!
December 1, 2018

Love the app and have used it for a very large, very cross-country family of over 40 members. Super easy to navigate. And an excellent way for all of us to stay connected.

Date of experience: December 1, 2018
New York
1 review
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So much easier than doing by hand and customer service is a breeze! Would definitely use again for next year's SS.

Date of experience: December 1, 2018
California
1 review
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Megan T. Is awesome.
December 1, 2018

Used the chat feature, and quickly had my problem resolved. Thank you! I appreciate your excellent customer service.

Date of experience: November 30, 2018
New York
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Great customer service!
December 1, 2018

My mother was having a really hard time trying to recover her password and I was able to get online and speak with Meghan the representative. She was so helpful and so nice. She literally helped me within a minute. We have been using Elfster to do our secret santa for 3 year now and we will always use them!

Date of experience: November 30, 2018
Arizona
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Great Customer Service
December 1, 2018

I was able to chat with Sparkle the Elf who assisted me in solving my problem. Sparkle explained everything and was super nice. The website is easy to use, even for grandparents ;)

Date of experience: November 30, 2018
Pennsylvania
1 review
1 helpful vote
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Jewel was a GEM! Gave me the info I needed quickly and helped me with other set-up issues also- which was a huge help because I am new to Elfster this Holiday Season! I did not feel rushed with my questions and they were answered completely! Thank you Jewel!

Date of experience: November 30, 2018
Canada
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Was having trouble joining an exchange that a co-worker had set up. In the end it turned out the organizer had sent the wrong invitation link out. Elizabeth resolved the problem in minutes, and explained what needed to happen to fix it for the others in the group, including sending a link to the correct invitation. Very efficient and helpful.

Date of experience: November 29, 2018
Canada
1 review
2 helpful votes
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Best Secret Santa Ever!
November 30, 2018

My family lives in multiple provinces. I was able to invite them all by facebook and email where they could sign up if they wanted to join in. You set the draw date and the site doe the rest! You can even post items on a wish list for the person who picked your name (including sites like amazon). I was even able to add people after the draw date. Their live customer service helped me two days in a row promptly and were very courteous.

Date of experience: November 28, 2018
Colorado
1 review
0 helpful votes
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I'll just tell ya, these people are true elves with true elf magic. Today Elizabeth not only helped me with my organizer questions, she provided pure, joyous, holiday spirit. You're a real one, Elizabeth the Buckeye elf.

Date of experience: November 28, 2018
New Jersey
1 review
0 helpful votes
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I needed help with my account and Elizabeth helped me out, i'm was thrilled i didn't need to open a new account. Thanks Elizabeth

Date of experience: November 28, 2018
New York
1 review
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Sparkle Elf is a super star! Thank you for fixing all the issues that arose with various members of our exchange group.

Date of experience: November 28, 2018
Pennsylvania
2 reviews
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Best service ever!
November 30, 2018

I was going around in circle trying to figure out how to do something, and getting quite frustrated. I saw the chat option, and within the most 1 minute, I was happily navigating my way in Elfster.
Thank you so much Sparkle!
You are the best and so so so helpful!
Michele

Date of experience: November 28, 2018
Colorado
1 review
0 helpful votes
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I made a few mistakes setting up my exchange and Meghan McJingle helped me get it all straight! Yay! She was awesome and the app is so much fun! And the organizer does not pick names - it's all anonymous and it works great! Thank you!

Date of experience: November 28, 2018
California
1 review
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Tricia the Elfster
November 28, 2018

Tricia was so awesome, quick and very kind. Helped me with merging two different accounts into one account.

Date of experience: November 27, 2018
Florida
1 review
1 helpful vote
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You can count on an elf
November 28, 2018

Great helpful customer service! The elves are super helpful and quick as well. The only thing that would make this better would be some guidance videos or how to guides, I ended up having to make a bunch up for our group and since I was participating it meant I had to black out portions since it listed who I was paired with. But otherwise convenient and fun!

Date of experience: November 27, 2018
Georgia
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Chantalle The Hot Cocoa Elf - was so helpful in getting my issue resolved! Very patient and thorough! She's a great elf and exceeded my expectations of making sure that the customer is satisfied. A wonderful asset to Elfster!

Date of experience: November 27, 2018
Canada
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Love Elfster!
November 27, 2018

Your elves have always been there to help... to my satisfaction :): ) This is my second or third time to chat and they always have answers for my queries. Would definitely recommend this to families and friends. Thank you.

Date of experience: November 26, 2018
Guatemala
1 review
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I've been using Elfster for quite sometime now, mostly as a participant. But, now I've been the Admin in the Gift Exchanges. Ran with a problem, and the customer service where there to help! It was quick and easy.

Date of experience: November 26, 2018
Florida
1 review
0 helpful votes
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I organized our group of friends' Secret Santa for our kiddos. First time we set up our kids' profiles. It was quite confusing on how to go about it. Most of us didn't know we had to be on our kids' profile to accept the invitation to the exchange and a host of other issues. HOWEVER, I contacted their Help desk online. Jewel the Elf saved the day! She was very fun, friendly and most of all HELPFUL! She took care of all 6 issues we had and she did it while having great spirits and great customer service skills. We gave her a round of applause! TY, Jewel!

Date of experience: November 26, 2018
Pennsylvania
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Love this website!
November 27, 2018

Very helpful with gift giving, especially in a work environment. The wish list option makes it easy and fun to request or give something meaningful. Customer service is great and very helpful.

Date of experience: November 26, 2018

About the business

Free secret santa generator. Easy to use gift exchange app to organize office parties, family or friends events online.


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Dover, DE, United States