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California
1 review
4 helpful votes
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Concealed Sellers Through NewEgg
January 20, 2023

I purchased a refurbished ABS Master Gaming PC through the NewEgg website. After four hours of usage some noticeable problems emerged. Turns out memory and drive are faulty (per local PC repair shop) BUT Newegg won't honor return policy because it was sold by "a different vendor." This is shady business practice, so beware both of refurbished machines but also the concealed way in which "outside" vendors sell within NewEgg website.

Now I am stuck with having to fix a damaged PC.

Date of experience: January 20, 2023
Florida
1 review
3 helpful votes
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I recently purchased a refurbished video card from Newegg. After getting the rest of the parts for my computer and assembling it, I soon discovered it was not functioning correctly and crashing when I tried to run videogames. After some troubleshooting, I verified that the problem was the graphics card. I contacted Newegg and they refused to refund my purchase because it was outside of their 30 day return policy period.
I did not receive the product I paid for (a functioning graphics card) and yet they refuse to allow me to return the product. Terrible customer service and policies. I am now out $180 and I plan on warning everyone away from using Newegg. 0/10 would not recommend to a friend.

Date of experience: November 17, 2017
Newegg S. Newegg Rep
over a year old

Oh no! I’m so sorry to hear about this Michael! I’d love to take care of this for you, please send us an email to wecare@newegg.com with the order information so we can look into this matter further. I look forward to hearing from you soon! –Ellia [ Newegg Support]

California
2 reviews
0 helpful votes
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I spent over an hour on the phone trying to figure out the right parts to buy to get my two Microsoft Surface Pro 3 laptops to be able to read SIM cards and get online.

The rep convinced me that he had figured out the right parts to buy. So, I spent $126 on two SIM card adapters and two PCIE cards only to get them and find out they don't work together.

Newegg will not honor returns and directed me to the companies in China. They want to charge me $17.50 per item to return them. Seriously?

Recommendation: DON'T purchase anything from Newegg that is not made here in the US and does not have a return policy. I always thought Newegg honored returns... I guess that was a long time ago. Now, they are nothing but a distribution center for cheap crap from China. Don't get stuck as I did. Not shopping there again.

Date of experience: October 28, 2022
Illinois
2 reviews
2 helpful votes
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I had bought some parts from Newegg but the one that standout was a motherboard bought on 2010 for nearly $65. It was so good still working on my very old desktop that I used daily before getting my new one in 2014.

Date of experience: September 14, 2015
Newegg S. Newegg Rep
over a year old

Hello Luis,

Thanks for the positive feedback!
It’s great to hear that the motherboard you bought back in 2010 served you well for so long. We appreciate you business and if you questions or concerns, feel free to email us at wecare@newegg.com.

-Mike (Newegg Support)

New York
1 review
3 helpful votes
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Newegg has the worst customer service ever. They would do everything not to give you a refund if you want to return something you have bought from them. Buy from this company if you want to flush your money down the drain.

Date of experience: March 28, 2011
California
1 review
0 helpful votes
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I bought a computer battery through Newegg, the item was defective when I received it. I tried to get a replacement or a refund. Newegg, did not help and will not help you. They got your money and too bad for you.

Date of experience: August 26, 2020
Newegg S. Newegg Rep
over a year old

Hello Wesley,

We are terribly sorry to hear of the issues you experienced with your order from us. We would like to further look into this for you. At your earliest convenience, please send us an email at wecare@service.newegg.com with your order information to further look into this for you.

Thank you
Ilene [Newegg support]

Massachusetts
1 review
1 helpful vote
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I purchased laptop from Newegg. I purchased drop and spills plan from newegg fulfilled buy AIG and servicenet. They advertise fixed or replaced in 5 days. But when i sent my product they are asking for 60 days. This is absolute false advertisement. I was on phone with customer support and supervisor and they both said it will not be returned before 60 days. Why are they putting up misleading information on website to fool customers. I could have bought laptop from bestbuy or walmart. I will never buy from them again

Date of experience: July 10, 2015
Newegg S. Newegg Rep
over a year old

Hello Vikram,

I’m truly sorry to hear about the long wait that ServiceNet/AIG has given you for your laptop. I would like to look further into this for you. If possible, please email us your sales order number to wecare@newegg.com and reference this post.

– Mike (Newegg Support)

Canada
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Shipping - TERRIBLE
Sales - TERRIBLE

My shipping continues to be extended day to day. Went from 3 days to 10 in the matter of 48hrs

Also, I found that I could have purchased the same product locally for roughly the same price as their deal at 41% off! I should have done the research but I got on this deal thinking it was quite the savings. TURNS OUT THAT WAS INCORRECT. Newegg jacked the price up then knocked off 41% putting it at the same price as a local shop in my city. If I knew this I would have just went and picked it up. No questions whether its being rocked truck to truck as it would have went with me and then home.

Avoid them like the plague. Memory express here in town would have been a much better bet. I am an idiot for not looking around but I was enticed by the sale that was complete bullsh*t. I believe I am going to return everything (after it FINALLY arrives) and head to memory express anyways. These crooks don't deserve my business.

Date of experience: November 3, 2023
California
1 review
5 helpful votes
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Had placed an order on 11/25, which was shipped to my old address on file. Contacted customer service to process a replacement and provided my new address. Instead, they issued an RMA, which was then cancelled, and I still have not received a response or the item that I had ordered more than a month ago.

Date of experience: January 4, 2016
Newegg S. Newegg Rep
over a year old

Hello Ranga,

I’m sorry to hear about this negative experience and for the way for a reply to your email. We are experiencing a very large amount of calls, emails, and chats. We are dedicated to answer each contact in the order that it is received, hence why it may take longer than expected to receive a response. In cases where you need an immediate response, I would recommend to call us or start a live chat.

I’d like to look into your situation to get a better understand of what was done and we can do for you. Please email us your sales order number to wecare@newegg.com and reference this post in your message.

-Mike (Newegg Support)

Nigeria
1 review
1 helpful vote
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I must say I am very disappointed with Newegg being the first time I will buy a sample laptop from you. I buy and resell hundreds of laptop for resale in Africa from Ebay, Amazon and other websites. This is the first time I bought a laptop from Newegg through Ebay Item ID ************** and Return ID *******681

I bought a certified refurbished Asus laptop last two weeks and I just got it from my freight company last week and to my greatest surprise, everything was wrong. The laptop is faulty and does not power on. Newegg sold me a damaged and defective laptop the laptop only displays a black screen and will never display anything. Besides, there was no receipt for this laptop.

I am taking this case up with Newegg and getting my lawyers to write and sue for damages if I do not get full refund of $470 within the next 24 hours. In the event that I file a law suit, the damages will run into several thousands of dollars for revenue losses.

Date of experience: December 11, 2016
Newegg S. Newegg Rep
over a year old

Hello Babajide,
Thank you for taking the time to leave this review. We would be happy to look into this issue for you. Please send an email to wecare@newegg.com with your order details so we can begin to do so.

Thank you,
Matt (Newegg Support)

New Jersey
1 review
3 helpful votes
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Worst Customer Service of any large company I have ever dealt with. Ordered a new laptop for my grandson and paid extra for 2 day shipping even though 4-7 day shipping was free. Now I get a notice that it will be 6 days at least before it gets there maybe 7. Family will be gone from there before it is delivered so now I am going to have to pay to ship it again. Not to mention that he will not get it for as expexted!

Date of experience: December 29, 2017
Newegg S. Newegg Rep
over a year old

Hello Bill,

I am sorry to hear this however I do see that an agent already reached out to you and explained that carriers do not usually ship on the weekends and due to the holiday season they were closed Monday so delivery was on 1/2. I do see the agent has already assisted. If you do require further assistance please let me know.

Thank you,
Nicholas [Newegg Support]

Oregon
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Submitted an order for a monitor, received a confirmation email that the order was in progress.

Attempted to check the status a day later and found they had locked my account.

When I queried this I was advised that they suspended my account and I needed to send them an email for them to unlock it. I was also advised that my order was cancelled.

I was never contacted by Phone OR email about any issues.

Date of experience: October 26, 2020
Newegg S. Newegg Rep
over a year old

Hello Daniel,

I am sorry for the issues you have experienced with your Newegg account. Please know it is never our intention to cause any dissatisfaction to our valued customers. Can you please email our team at wecare.service@newegg.com with your order number or Newegg account number so we may further look into this?

Thank you,
Ilene[Newegg Support]

New York
1 review
2 helpful votes
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Preordered lens with promotional interest with 1 month lead time, order was pushed another month. Receive an email saying I cancelled order. I contact them and they since promotion is no longer valid order is cancelled. I have to resubmit order using different payment method.
They say they are sorry offer me 10 dollar credit. I refuse and say I will take business elsewhere. Up to this point had nothing but wonderful transactions with Newegg. This is actually my first negative review of any kind. Point being the email was sent to me said I cancelled order I did not, they did. They offered goods which I purchased and they could not deliver within time frame of "preferred account" offer so they falsify records and say I cancelled. Simply unethical.

Date of experience: October 13, 2015
Newegg S. Newegg Rep
over a year old

Hello Tony,

I apologize that your order was cancelled. We recently stopped using Preferred Account in the beginning of October, which is why your order cancelled and why we asked that a new payment method be used. I would like to further look into this for you to see what we can do to assist you with receiving the lens’ you purchased. Please email your account number to wecare@newegg.com and reference this post.

Newegg Support-Tori

Virginia
1 review
3 helpful votes
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Newegg sent me a laptop with a broken dvd drive. I returned the computer and weeks later they email me that the computer screen was damaged and are sending the laptop back to me because that violates the warranty. I told them the computer was fine when I sent it. They said they would put in a claim to UPS. I received a busted computer. When I called they said the box looked ok when it arrived so no replacement will be given. Money completely wasted.

Date of experience: June 20, 2014
Newegg S. Newegg Rep
over a year old

Hello John,
We're very sorry to hear about this experience. It is distressing to hear that we have caused such difficulty for you. It certainly isn’t our intention. We'd like to take a look into this for you, would you mind sending more details to us at wecare@newegg.com and reference SiteJabber? Thank you and we look forward to hearing from you.

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New York
22 reviews
81 helpful votes
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I ordered a graphics card but the box was damaged in the shipping process. Since this was for a gift, I requested a new one be sent and have the old one returned. Newegg handled everything quickly. They scheduled UPS to come and take the old one back, and they sent me a new one and mailed it to me. The whole return process took about a week and a half, including the delivery. And no return shipping... which was nice. Would use again.

Date of experience: December 12, 2011
New Jersey
1 review
1 helpful vote
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Worst customer service Ever! I ordered a Server and received it a week later. Great shipping time and quick turn around. However, what I received was not what I ordered. I spoke via Online Chat with a nice lady. However she had to Elevate my level of contact due to the problem. I spoke via e-mail several times with a Customer Service Rep. She told me that I would have to contact Their Vendor who assembled the Server. I told her I ordered and paid Newegg and they should contact their vendor. Why would I have to contact Their Vendor. Basically she gave me their phone number and told me I could call them or Go Pound Sand. Next time I will go straight to HP or Hitachi Data Systems. The price certainly was not worth it!

Date of experience: February 10, 2015
Newegg S. Newegg Rep
over a year old

Hello John,
Thank you for taking the time to bring this experience to our attention. We'd love to have more details about the server & transaction to be able to help, would you mind contacting us at wecare@newegg.com with the order number and we'll be more than happy to help. Thank you so much!

Newegg Support ~ William

Texas
1 review
1 helpful vote
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Ordered 2 items from Newegg. Received shipment in a large box. Opened box and inside were 2 smaller boxes. One containing a processor was crushed. Not the other box or outside box were damaged. Which means, this item was shipped already damaged. I have tried repeatedly and without success to get a store credit for the full amount. They finally offered a store credit, but short 50 dollars. I turned this down as they were the ones to ship a damaged box. I in return have filed a complaint with the BBB there in California and I await their help. I would never recommend this company to anyone.

Date of experience: March 18, 2017
Newegg S. Newegg Rep
over a year old

Hello Kathleen,

Thank you for taking the time to post this review. After reviewing the notes on the account, we do see that you have already opened a case with the BBB. We will be looking into this issue and responding to the BBB Case very soon to continue to move forward. Please let us know if you have any questions.

Thanks,
Matt (Newegg_Support)

Texas
3 reviews
2 helpful votes
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Then sent weeks making my life miserable, in hopes I would keep the defective computer. They said to send it back and I did. Then they refused the return and sent it back to me. There is no way to talk to anyone on the phoneo and if you should be so lucky, their hands are tired and they can do nothing.

Date of experience: September 11, 2018
Newegg S. Newegg Rep
over a year old

Hey there, Aralyn!

Thank you very much for bringing this up to my attention. I'm very sorry to hear about the experience that you've had with us and would be more than happy to assist you. When the time permits, please send us a private message and reference this post to proceed. I'm looking forward to hearing from you!

Thank you,
Ernie [Newegg Support]

Texas
1 review
0 helpful votes
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NEWEGG SUCKS!
May 23, 2019

They had the wrong WIFI Card listed for my computer. I ordered it, and didn't receive a packing slip so didn't have an order number. When I tried to reach "Customer Service," the system said Item was "not eligible" for return. When I tried to reach a human "Customer Service" agent by pressing "2," the system said, "The number is no longer in service". WTF? Avoid newegg unless you like being ripped off!

Date of experience: May 23, 2019
Newegg S. Newegg Rep
over a year old

Hello Jim,
Sorry to hear about the mistake with your new computer. I would be happy to look into this further. When time permits send me a private message with your sales order information. Also, for future references, our customer service can be reached by phone at our toll-free number (800)390-1119.
I look forward to hearing back from you.
Kindly,
Derek [Newegg Support]

Texas
1 review
17 helpful votes
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I recently purchased GiftCards through a marketplace of over $1,000 in credits. I made the purchase and my account was suspended right away for verification issues. A week later, I asked for an update and my account couldn't be unlocked. Including the loss of my Newegg Points and my account of a valued customer for a couple of years, I lost hundreds of dollars on the gift cards. I asked and chatted with no avail. The giftcard balances were not going to be returned to me and no information was disclosed to me due to "Security Reasons". Instead they suggested I make a new account and repurchase the items TO MY OWN ACCORD after being out of $1,000 in gift cards. I'm beyond pissed and angry with not only the support, but the Webstore as a whole. I'll be deferring anyone from using Newegg from now on and will continue to give bad ratings.

Date of experience: January 3, 2020
Newegg S. Newegg Rep
over a year old

Hello,

I do apologize for the account troubles you have gone through in regards to a recent order through our website. Please send our support team an email at wecare@service.newegg.com so we can further investigate this for you.

Thank you,
Louis [Newegg Support]

Overview

Newegg has a rating of 1.8 stars from 925 reviews, indicating that most customers are generally dissatisfied with their purchases. Reviewers dissatisfied with Newegg most frequently mention customer service, credit card and next day. Newegg ranks 185th among Computer sites.

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shipping
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returns
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