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Shein

shein.com
casual, preppy, streetwear, general men, womenAge 0-3, 4-12, 13-18, 19-25, 26-45, 46-60
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About the Business

Shein is a global online fast-fashion retailer. It utilizes an on-demand business model, providing a vast selection of affordable clothing and accessories. Shein serves customers across numerous countries, primarily targeting younger demographics with its trend-focused offerings.


shein.com
China
Shein is part of Nanjing Lingtian Information Technology Co., Ltd.
Founded in 2008
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Business Highlights

General

Parent Company: Nanjing Lingtian Information Technology Co., Ltd.
Year Founded: 2008
Target Gender: men, women

Shipping

Shipping Cost: $3.99
Free Shipping: sometimes
Free Shipping Detail: for orders over $29

Returns

Return Policy: free
Return Instructions: items must be returned in new, unworn, unwashed, undamaged, and unaltered condition and have the original tags attached and the hygiene sticker
Return Cost: free for the first return only, then returns are $7.99

Sustainability

Sustainability Score: We avoid
Recycling Program: no

Product

Style: casual, preppy, streetwear, general
Body Fit: regular, plus size, petite & short
Available Sizes: Men's (2XS, XS, S, M, L, 0XL, XL, 1XL, XXL, 2XL, XXXL, 3XL, XXXXL, 4XL, 5XL), Women's (2XS, XS, S, M, L, 0XL, XL, 1XL, XXL, 2XL, XXXL, 3XL, XXXXL, 4XL, 5XL)

Customer Service

Support Channels: chat

Payment Options

Payment Methods: card payments, financing, Google Pay, Apple Pay, PayPal, Venmo, Affirm
Buy Now Pay Later: Afterpay, Klarna, Zip Pay

Membership Programs

Rewards Program: Rakuten, TopCashback, Mr. Rebates, Active Junky

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Reviews Summary

Shein has a rating of 1.8 stars from 4,925 reviews, indicating that most customers are generally dissatisfied with their purchases. Reviewers dissatisfied with Shein most frequently mention customer service, tracking number and credit card. Shein ranks 1962nd among Women's Clothing sites.

This company responds to reviews on average within 8 days
Kansas
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Scammers, liers, cheats and thieves. I used to swear by shein. Loved them. Decent clothes for good prices. Yes some are super cheap but I always thought what the harm I could return them. Well the harm is the lie about receiving all of your return and will only claim to receive part of it even though it all has the same tracking number. They claim they didn't receive back the most expensive item that it was still in transit but it literally had the same tracking number as the items they admitted to receiving and processed the return for, all of course for the cheap items but the one expensive item I had they still keep trying to say is still in transit even though they again they already admitted to receiving and processing the rest of the return in the same package. They also in one message would tell me they would process the return then in the very next say no we won't it hasn't been received, even after I could prove they received it. So if you do buy from them be willing to not bother with returns and just loosing money if clothes don't fit...

Date of experience: May 5, 2024
molly m. Shein Rep
over a year old

Hi! Hope you have a nice shopping experience here.
For any issues, you may contact Customer Service by app.
Click "me"-->support-->customer service-->type your question directly in the message box to get an answer or solution. If the answers don't match, please go ahead and describe the issue in detail.
We'll be glad to help you further.

California
1 review
8 helpful votes
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I ordered several items and used a $3 off coupon. I understand that they divide that amount among all your items so that if you return something, you get slightly less back than the individual item price so that you don't make money if you return everything. HOWEVER, 3 days after my payment/order I received an email notifying me that they had accidentally sold me an item that was sold out. When I got my refund, it was less than the item price due to this policy. I wrote a ticket to customer service stating that this was not fair, since I did not actually "return" anything - I never even received the item because they sold me an item they did not have. They should have refunded me the full amount of the item and then re-distributed the $3 off among the remaining items. I was faced with unprofessional responses and attitude from the representative, Kelly, who said "So you mean if you return the entire order back, we must issue the full refund plus the coupon code and points?". This was never what I said, and I re-emphasized that i did not "return" anything. Bottom line, poor policies and customer service if you are penalizing the customer for something that was your fault. I will be returning all my items when they eventually get here, never buying from here again, and letting all my friends know not to buy from here either.

Shein attempted to help this customer through the Sitejabber Resolution Center, but the customer did not respond
Date of experience: June 21, 2017
molly m. Shein Rep
over a year old

Hi Corinne,

Thank you for your feedback. We are bothered to here about your troubling experience.
And we are so sorry for the unprofessional behavior of our customer service.
Our system divided the coupon amount to each items automatically, therefore we refund the discounted amount to you.
We will refund the balance ($0.39) of the item (tee161223706) to your SheIn wallet within 24 hours, please check your account later.

Apologize again for all the troubles, we have added 200 points to your account for compensation, if you need any help, do not hesitate to contact us.

New York
1 review
0 helpful votes
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A different item was shipped
March 9, 2024

Wrong Item was received from Shein and I could not find a number to call to dispute the issue. Below is the item received, and proof of purchased shows different item.

Date of experience: March 9, 2024
molly m. Shein Rep
over a year old

Hi! Hope you have a nice shopping experience here.
For any issues, you may contact Customer Service by app.
Click "me"-->support-->customer service-->type your question directly in the message box to get an answer or solution. If the answers don't match, please go ahead and describe the issue in detail.
We'll be glad to help you further.

TW
98 reviews
48 helpful votes
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Popular site but won't be shopping here again
January 12, 2021

Here's a lengthy review:
Many people have most likely heard of Shein before as it is a brand that sells cute clothing at a low price. However, the downside to this low price is that some of the items are not good quality. The other thing is, this brand is known for being bad at their shipping their products out and customer service which kinda leads to people believing they're a scam. Obviously this brand is not completely a scam because customers have shown their hauls on both youtube and tiktok and other places.

Speaking of tiktok, sometime last year there was a scandal going on about how shein was selling customer information (such as addresses) to others on tiktok but I believe it eventually turned out to be people hacking into the system.

From my personal experience, I bought 9 items (these black boots, tops, and some accessories). I got my boots in about a week after placing the order which is fair. However, the other 8 items that I ordered said it was still shipping after a whole month of placing my order and not just that, I waited until it hit about two months until I requested a refund which I did get later.

Not just from the scandal but also my own experience with purchasing, I will not be buying from Shein again and I have already deleted my account just for further precaution and also because I know I won't need or want anything from their website as well.

Final rating: will be giving two stars only because of my boots order (good quality for the price and shipped fairly quick)

Date of experience: January 12, 2021
molly m. Shein Rep
over a year old

Hello, sorry for the inconvenience. You may contact Customer Service in SHEIN app, or simply click https://www.shein.com/robot?page=navigationBar. We'd be happy to assist you! Thank you and have a nice day!

Norway
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Cute, trendy clothes to really good prices! The quality is good as well, sometimes you should consider sizing up. The shipping time (to Norway at least) is a little long, but it's worth the wait! :)

Date of experience: September 21, 2017
Colorado
1 review
2 helpful votes
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Impressed!
June 6, 2017

Not only did I receive my dress I ordered within 1 week! But it was exactly what the picture looked like and I was beyond thrilled to get such a great dress at a Low price!

Date of experience: June 4, 2017
Colorado
1 review
1 helpful vote
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I have received my dress bought from sheinside. It fits perfect and so soft and comfy! I really love the color and design. All my friends give me good comments. I'm very happy with the purchase.

Date of experience: November 21, 2013
Pennsylvania
1 review
2 helpful votes
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THIS IS THE WORST ONLINE SHOPPING COMPANY I HAVE EVER. EVER. EVER ORDERED FROM! I HAVE BEEN ASKING FOR A REFUND SINCE 1/2016 FOR ITEMS THAT I SIMPLY DID NOT LIKE. I SENT THE ITEMS BACK WITHIN 5 DAYS OF RECEIVING AND NOW IT IS MARCH! SUBMITTING A TICKET REGARDING MY REFUND YOU WOULD THINK WOULD BE SIMPLE ENOUGH. I HAVE EXCHANGED ABOUT 10 "TICKETS" WITH THE MYSTERIOUS CUSTOMER SERVICE AT SHEIN AND STILL HAVE NOT GOTTEN MY REFUND! I WAS TOLD "THE CHINESE NEW YEAR HELD UP THE REFUND PROCESS," CHINESE NEW YEAR WAS FEBRUARY 8TH... DIDN'T KNOW THE CELEBRATIONS LASTED AN ENTIRE MONTH. MUST BE SOME PARTY. THEN I WAS ASKED, ON MY LAST TICKET, "PLEASE LET US KNOW WHY YOU ARE RETURNING THE ITEMS AND WE WILL SEND THE REFUND TO YOU." BECAUSE I AM THE CUSTOMER, THAT IS WHY. IF YOU HAVE GOTTEN YOUR PRODUCTS BACK, GIVE ME MY MONEY BACK. THERE IS NOTHING ELSE TO IT. IT IS A JOKE OF A COMPANY AND THEY ARE CROOKS.

Date of experience: March 8, 2016
molly m. Shein Rep
over a year old

Dear customer,
Nice day.

Thanks for choosing SheIn.
Sorry for all inconvenience we have brought to you. We are surprised that you are unsatisfied with our items. We sincerely apologize that we could not arrange the refund for you in time because of Chinese New Year. Hope you can forgive us and accept our unreserved apologies. About the reason you mentioned, we just want to know what is wrong with our items and why do you want to return them so that we can improve it and avoid such problems in the future.
Please remember that you are our precious customer, we never neglect your problems. We noticed that our colleagues have arranged the refund for you, which may spend 15-20 working days back to your account. Hope you can trust us.

If there is any problem, please feel free to contact us via dispute@shein.com.
Thank you for your support.
Yours sincerely.

New York
1 review
1 helpful vote
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I ordered 16 items and only received 6 of them, I called FedEx and they said they have no other outgoing packages from SHEIN for me, and I was only provided with the one tracking number, and because SHEIN had no human representatives I can talk to, I'm basically out of $80. So thanks for that I guess.

Date of experience: July 2, 2020
molly m. Shein Rep
over a year old

Hello, sorry for any inconvenience. For better service, we suggest you contact our customer service via: https://sourl.cn/AVmS3g. Please enter【Contact Agent】and submit a ticket to us. We'll offer a proper solution for you asap. Thank you and have a nice day! ❤️

India
1 review
0 helpful votes
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I have ordered a lot many products from shein. But with there footwear collection size is an issue.
I am EUR40 (which many girls are), but they dont have many collections in this size.
I ordered EUR39 in a hope that it is gonna fit but it is not. I had to return. If there would have been size 40 i would have ordered it.
There are many reviews on that product stating that size wasn't there and many of the girls must not have even purchased due to size NA.
I really want shein to stock one of the best product in size EUR40. Many of the girls out there want that. Product no is ******* and sku is shoes*******
Shein its a request to look at this review and release size 40 for the products.
Please shein.
I will give 5 stars as soon as it considers it customers request

Date of experience: September 16, 2019
molly m. Shein Rep
over a year old

Hello, sorry for any inconvenience. For better service, we suggest you contact our customer service via: https://sourl.cn/AVmS3g. Please enter【Contact Agent】and submit a ticket to us. We'll offer a proper solution for you asap. Thank you and have a nice day! ❤️

Washington
1 review
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Poor Customer Service
December 14, 2023

Posting a public review of SHEIN CURVE because of some customer service I am not pleased with.
I ordered a special dress for Eric's holiday party some time ago and was sent the wrong item completely. Instead of a pair of earrings and a dress, I got a pink ceramic thermos. The process was difficult to resend the thermos back, but I succeeded and was able to at least receive the earrings instead.

When it came to the dress, the color I ordered was sold out, so they exchanged it for a different color and resent it. I never received the dress I had ordered in the first place. They "exchanged it" in the system so that I could get a different color. This "exchange" now prevents me from getting a dress that actually fits, as their size recommendations and what the company told me to get does not fit me. I am now stuck with a dress I cannot wear and won't receive a refund either.

Absolutely not pleased with the company especially since a) the color I wanted was sold out after receiving the pink thermos, so they used my "only exchange opportunity" to send me a different color dress that doesn't fit and b) sent me the wrong item in the first place, and it was a headache to process the item back.
Not sure that I will shop with this company again, sadly, which is one of very few companies I can actually buy clothing that truly fits me and that I feel great in.

Buyers beware. Be sure that you truly want to order from SHEIN, as their customer service is not what everyone says it is.

Date of experience: December 14, 2023
molly m. Shein Rep
over a year old

Hi! Hope you have a nice shopping experience here.
For any issues, you may contact Customer Service by app.
Click "me"-->support-->customer service-->type your question directly in the message box to get an answer or solution. If the answers don't match, please go ahead and describe the issue in detail.
We'll be glad to help you further.

California
1 review
5 helpful votes
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Affordable fashion
June 27, 2018

Ive ordered from this company 2 times so far and I love the cute and affordable clothes they have. The size sometimes run small so it's better to get one size up.

Shein attempted to help this customer through the Sitejabber Resolution Center, but the customer did not respond
Date of experience: June 25, 2018
South Carolina
2 reviews
0 helpful votes
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Terrible Company
August 1, 2021

Ordered 4 shirts and when they came, they were too small and have been unable to return as return site don't work and will not give me a shipping label. Never again!

Date of experience: July 2, 2021
molly m. Shein Rep
over a year old

Hello, sorry for any inconvenience. For better service, we suggest you contact our customer service through the link below: https://us.shein.com/robot?page=navigationBar. We'll offer a proper solution for you asap. Thank you and have a nice day! ❤️Please enter 【Contact Agent】and submit a ticket to us.

Peru
1 review
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Express delivery?
September 20, 2017

I received a tracking number but i dont have the delivery date, i´m worry because i am leaving the states on friday for 3 months, first time buying i choose express shipping.

Date of experience: September 18, 2017
JUDY G. Shein Rep
over a year old

Hi Carla,

Thank you for ordering from our website.
We checked your order, the package has been shipped out on September 18, the tracking number is 581XXXXXX, you could check through the link http://www.cn.dhl.com/en.html.
We send the package to you by express shipping, normally, it takes 3-4 business days, please do not worry, you will receive the package before Friday.
The shipping company will update the shipping information and provide the scheduled delivery date tomorrow.

If you have any other concern, do not hesitate to contact us.

Sincerely,
SHEIN Customer Service

Georgia
4 reviews
2 helpful votes
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Clothes
July 20, 2023

My daughter bought a bunch of clothes and jewelry from them. The Jewelry is trash the watch is not working and you can't send it back. I am still missing a package I called UPS they said, the package was lost meanwhile, I have no way to contact SHEIN I filed a claim now, and they telling me to contact SHEIN. SHEIN doesn't have a phone or email or anything. DON'T WASTE YOUR MONEY WITH THIS COMPANY!

Date of experience: July 20, 2023
molly m. Shein Rep
over a year old

Hi! Hope you have a nice shopping experience here.
For any issues, you may contact Customer Service by app.
Click "me"-->support-->customer service-->type your question directly in the message box to get an answer or solution. If the answers don't match, please go ahead and describe the issue in detail.
We'll be glad to help you further.

New York
1 review
6 helpful votes
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It took over a month to receive my order, despite the fact that the website claims to ship in 24 hours. Cloths are also not the dimensions posted on website. Complete lairs.

Date of experience: September 11, 2014
JUDY G. Shein Rep
over a year old

Hello,
Sorry for any inconvenience we have brought you.
If you are not 100% satisfied with the quality of your purchase from sheinside.com, you can return or exchange your items within 30 days from the delivered date.
As you can see, we have our own size chart for you to choose. If the size not suit for you, you can change the size.
Looking forward for your reply.
Please contact us with this email: dispute@sheinside.com
Nice day

California
1 review
1 helpful vote
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Good experience
October 15, 2015

The ordering process was simple and hassle free and the shipping was quick... a lot quicker than I thought it would be actually. Overall a pleasant shopping experience! I'll definitely buy again!

Date of experience: October 12, 2015
Mexico
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Wonderful
December 2, 2019

An impressive amount of clothes with which I can achieve a wonderful style. The quality is good and the shipping is super fast, I have had great satisfaction since I started shopping.

Date of experience: November 29, 2019
India
1 review
1 helpful vote
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All the orders were shipped back to china from India. Its horrible we paid for all & we purchased the insurance your insurance should have sent our packages to our door step. We will never forgive

Date of experience: July 6, 2020
molly m. Shein Rep
over a year old

Hello, sorry for any inconvenience. For better service, we suggest you contact our customer service via: https://sourl.cn/AVmS3g. Please enter【Contact Agent】and submit a ticket to us. We'll offer a proper solution for you asap. Thank you and have a nice day! ❤️

Pennsylvania
1 review
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Dishonest
September 19, 2022

I ordered men shoes I got a woman cheep slippers, you can't get to them, the have no phone and they give you run around to get to them by any other men, I lost my $50 but they lost my business forever who is the STUPID

Date of experience: September 19, 2022
molly m. Shein Rep
over a year old

Hello, sorry for the inconvenience. You may contact Customer Service in SHEIN app, or simply click https://www.shein.com/robot?page=navigationBar. We'd be happy to assist you! Thank you and have a nice day! Please enter 【Contact Agent】and submit a ticket to us.