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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
Nigeria
1 review
1 helpful vote
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Shipping
May 18, 2017

I Recently placed an order and the status says "urging shipment" please what does that mean. And also one of the item is still saying paid also bear in mind on the site all items are priority dispatch. When am i going tho get this order.

Date of experience: May 15, 2017
JUDY G. Shein Rep
over a year old

Dear Chioma,

Thank you for ordering from our website.
Normally, it takes us 3-7 business days to process the order, please kindly understand.
We checked your order, except the item (swimwear160620323), other items are ready for shipping.
If needed, we could ship the ready items for you first, just let us know.

Waiting for your reply!

Illinois
1 review
0 helpful votes
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I bought a really cute pink leopard dress and have nothing but good things to say. The quality is great and the price can’t be beat. The shipping was FREE and fast! Ordering from sheinside.com was easy and there were so many options. It arrived exactly as described. I’m 100% happy with my purchase and can’t wait to order again. With so many great deals it’s easy to find something even on a budget. I only wish I had ordered accessories to go with it. I won’t make that mistake on my next order.

Date of experience: February 4, 2015
Tennessee
1 review
1 helpful vote
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First time interacting with this company because I was skeptical but went ahead and placed order on 7/11/23. Received confirmation email but no other correspondences since. Sent several emails and calls but customer service phone is always busy and never received a response from email that was sent. Tracking number stated package was stuck in LA transit on 7/24/23 but today no information was found while trying to track. Shein chatline also stated there was an issue with transit but not a single update and now the website states no tracking information found. Overall disappointed and will never order nor will I refer anyone to order from Shein in the future.

Date of experience: July 25, 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
1 helpful vote
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I would not recommend this site. I ordered items received only half order. I attempted to contact online everything seems automated. No live person. Now I can't seem to get a refund for what I paid for and didn't receive.

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

Hello, sorry for any inconvenience. For any issues, you may contact Customer Service in app for assistance. We are happy to assist you! Please click "me"-->support-->customer service to enter 【Contact Agent】and submit a ticket to us.

Canada
1 review
1 helpful vote
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Shein fraud
October 1, 2023

Lots of fraudulent practices and ripped me off of $75. And no way to ship it back item and obtain refund. Buyer beware don't be seduced by their cute advertising fashion pictures. Will report to my governments consumer affairs and google. Horrid

Date of experience: October 1, 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.

GB
1 review
2 helpful votes
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Terrible return policy
August 31, 2017

I have bought two tops, they don't fit me and one of them has very poor quality! It feels like plastic! I wanted to return them but they don't refund the postage ( which would be over 10£!) that is terrible for an online shop! I am never going to buy of them again!

Date of experience: August 31, 2017
molly m. Shein Rep
over a year old

Hi Camilla,

Thank you for ordering from our website, we are so sorry for all the troubles.
The sizes on our site are not standard US or UK sizes, thus we have measurements on the each product page for your reference when purchasing, hoping to make it easier for you next time.
And normally, we do not pay for the return shipping cost, except for the quality issue.
How about we provide you a $5 return label to ship the items back?
After we received the returned package, we will deduct $5 from your refund for the return label.

Waiting for your reply!

SHEIN Customer Service

New Jersey
2 reviews
5 helpful votes
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Happy with website
February 6, 2018

I was originally skeptical when I first ordered as the swimsuits were super cheap and I realized some are shipped from China. I ordered 3 and they arrived within 8 days. The quality is good and I was pleasantly surprised with customer service response when I first emailed concerned with the fact that some products were shipped from China and therefore worried about quality. I ordered 3 Small sizes ( i'm petite 5'1 and 110 pounds) and one of them fits perfectly and the other 2 a little tight. I'm still happy with my purchase and will reorder the size medium on the 2 that were small. The response time ( via email) with customer service is excellent. They explained that most items ship from Cali or NJ but occasionally they do use the Chinese warehouse. Don't be scared to order, it's totally worth it.

Shein attempted to help this customer through the Sitejabber Resolution Center, but the customer did not respond
Date of experience: January 27, 2018
Italy
1 review
1 helpful vote
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Excellent!
March 31, 2015

I have bought many times at sheinside.com and I'm always satisfied.
The last time I took advantage of the 70% sales and I' ve bought a lot of items, even if normally prices are convenient and items are really fashion.
Shipping times are fast in case of express delivery, otherwise, choosing the standard one, you should wait for some day more (even if the standard delivery is often free, so it is affordable).
Once I've ordered a wrong size and I wanted to change it with the correct one, having 30 days time to make the return, and also in this case I had a positive experience.

Date of experience: March 28, 2015
Virginia
1 review
5 helpful votes
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Scam! Needed items so paid 2-3 day shipping, but I'm on day 4 already. I asked for refund of my rushed 2-3 shipping fee, location of four missing items, and help sending back dress, the one item which arrived today. But when on chat line I asked for this help, "customer service" hung up chat line, three times. Blocked from chat line now. Dress that arrived is very thin with large seams and hems, looks awful. Essentially they stole $90 from me which left me with a cheap dress, and 4 items missing. Dress is going to be a donation to Goodwill. Wish I'd read these reviews first...

Shein attempted to help this customer through the Sitejabber Resolution Center, but the customer did not respond
Date of experience: June 15, 2019
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!

New Jersey
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Very amazing!
April 29, 2015

It is Excellent side. I love this Sheinside. They're a very good place to look for alternative and unique fashion. Shipping is not terribly bad, though it can take a little while. If you have questions the customer service representatives are friendly and willing to take the time to answer everything. I really love their selection of dresses and skirts, but they have awesome accessories too! It is highly recommended.

Date of experience: April 26, 2015
GB
1 review
1 helpful vote
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I made quite a large order from her, but had to return a few items. The process seemed simple enough and communication was good. I was advised to use their prepaid return label at a cost of $5 which would then be deducted from my final refund. This label allowed them to track my parcel once posted. I posted using the label, at the post office, obtaining proof of receipt. No matter how many times I contact Shein, no one is willing to tell me where my parcel is, despite apparently being able to track it. Every time I email for an update on my refund status, I received a reply giving me various timescales and asking me to be patient, however none of these are specific to my parcel. They ignore the fact that I have asked where my parcel is now? Has they received it? Has a refund been issued? Instead reply with generic refund time scales. After reading many of the reviews on here I'm beginning to suspect that my refund is never going to be processed, whether they receive the parcel or not.

Date of experience: July 17, 2017
molly m. Shein Rep
over a year old

Hi Samantha,

Thank you for ordering from our website, we are so sorry for keeping you waiting.
We checked your order, and we have processed the refund to your credit card for three items you returned.
But the bank may need 10-20 business days to process the refund, please kindly wait a few days.

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

Sri Lanka
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Since finding this site over a year ago, it has revolutionized my shopping habits. I live on a fixed income, so every penny counts. Not only do I find great savings, I have also gotten a considerable amount of free items, too. Nothing huge, but more than I could have found at any other sites.
Some people get confused or think it's crowded, but I have never had any problems. I think that some people have an expectation of "pretty" and when they don't get it, they dismiss a site. This site is useful, and that's what I'm looking for, and that's what they deliver.

Date of experience: April 11, 2014
California
1 review
2 helpful votes
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Shein
May 29, 2021

I am so frustrated with this company right now! I can't call or talk to an actual person so I'm just going to have to warn others. Their customer service SUCKS! It's all automated. They basically stole my money. I will never order here again. Do yourself a favor and stick to amazon. At least they will do right by the customer.

Date of experience: April 29, 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.

New Hampshire
1 review
1 helpful vote
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They are a wonderful variety of women's fashion. I love their sweaters and shoulder wrap coats. I have two on in beige/tan Khaki Hooded Cable Knit Cape Sweater and one in black I love them they were with every outfit and they are just enough warmth to go casual or dressed up. The prices are decent prices and you get great quality. For an online shop they are quite nice. I hate this time of year to go shopping, I do not like all the holiday rushes, I prefer to shop online for things I am looking for and have them delivered. They were shipped to me in great timing, and now I am all set for the holidays. Thank you so much!

Date of experience: November 16, 2014
Arizona
1 review
2 helpful votes
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I hate that this website only advertises skinny models with large breasts, small waist & a big butt. These models are not realistic body types. I know they have a section for plus women but goodness why don't they have in between options. The material is often cheap and undersized. It's just not a healthy website for body image in my opinion.

Date of experience: May 18, 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!

Australia
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Returned 5 items in the same package. Only refunded me for 1 article of clothing. Still waiting on the other 4 items to be refunded. In touch with customer service via email. They keep asking the same questions and Im getting nowhere, going around in circles but ultimately no full refund.
Dishonest poor customer service. Left me 100 dollars out of pocket.

Date of experience: May 24, 2023
molly m. Shein Rep
over a year old

Hello, sorry for any inconvenience. For any issues, you may contact Customer Service in app for assistance. We are happy to assist you! Please click "me"-->support-->customer service to enter 【Contact Agent】and submit a ticket to us.

New Jersey
1 review
2 helpful votes
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It's good
June 19, 2017

To everybody complaining about the shipping and quality,
I have ordered quite a few times from Shein and I am fairly satisfied. They give us free shipping, what do you people expect from that? Nobody's gonna ship your items the next day for free, have patience for what you don't pay for. Also, look at the reviews carefully before purchasing, so that you won't regret anything. Be smart shoppers. -_-

Date of experience: June 16, 2017
Delaware
1 review
0 helpful votes
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I shipped back some returns on June 26,2020. USPS states that the item has been delivered to the returning agent and I check on the shein website and still haven't gotten a refund. They don't state or update that my return is their possesion. I spent over $100 and am afraid I won't get the money back now because their clothing quality is crap. Never buying from SHein ever again.

Date of experience: July 10, 2020
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!

Arizona
1 review
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I've ordered from Shein many times. Yes some orders take awhile, but I understand it's coming from another country, plus if I'm not in a hurry to get them I don't mind the wait. When my order is going to be delayed, they're normally good about emailing me to let me know which I appreciate. I love all the maxi dresses I've ordered from them among other items. The quality is good considering the prices. Some clothes are a miss, but I simply return them them like any other online company I would order from. They return funds to your Shein wallet or you can have the option to transfer to paypal. I normally keep it in my shein wallet in case i want something else later. I enjoy the Great prices and unique clothes :)

Date of experience: May 21, 2017
Massachusetts
1 review
1 helpful vote
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Stolen Card Info
February 8, 2021

I bought a cloth from Shein (the first time I'd online shopped) and all was well. Until about two weeks later I saw my card information was being used on suspicious websites. I then had to get a new card which took about a week. Shein is not a safe website your info will be stolen!

Date of experience: February 8, 2021
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! ❤️