I have ordered from Swap several times and the product is usually as described. However, the shipping has become unbelievable slow. The product is shipped from multiple warehouses and there is no way to track a single item out of an order. Part of my order was lost, and as it has a single tracking number, UPS can only tell me that it was delivered. Swap has no way to actually contact customer service and diverts all shipping inquiries to UPS, who can't help. I ordered my last order on July 1st, and it stilI has not arrived on July 23. It is not a good business policy to make excuses about shipping delays without any attempt to locate the package. I prefer Thredup and will use it in the future ~ they still manage to ship in a timely manner.
Update on this review: I finally was able to contact Swap, and they issued a refund. It was not quick, but they did credit my account.
Before this site was bought by someone who wanted to turn it into a mini-ebay it used to be excellent. When it was just trading books/video games/dvds/cds it was nothing short of amazing! They even had a guarantee for deadbeat traders with a credit card charge system to make sure the swap went through. Then they added crap - trading tons of junk, people trying to swap high dollar items for their worn out stuffed animals. It was horrible. The quality of trades plummeted and numerous traders never sent items. Sometime during this they quietly dropped the trade guarantee so you were left with no recourse if a trader did not send their item. Now traders will complain and leave negative feedback instead of communicating. Customer service could care less if you're alive. Stay away!
Up until recently, Swap.com was a great site. It has gone completely down hill. They are taking 3 months or longer to process items. Their quality control measures are completely arbitrary. They've rejected items I've sent in that were brand new and still had the tags on it or listed them as "fair condition." It's impossible to get anything more than a canned response. STAY AWAY.
Been a regular customer for about 5-6 years, I've experienced a few minor problems in the past where they sent children's clothing instead of the adult size that I ordered. Usually bought 40% off so never minded just giving those items to a neice. THIS year my order is all over the place, shipping one item at a time of a 50+item order! Beyond annoying! Bought over a week ago for a birthday present for myself but doesn't look like I'll have the majority of it before next month according to their estimation. (On the FAQ page) Customer service never contacted me back. Besides this I still see the same inventory marked high price for things that have been there for years! Some of the quality of things is good and some you will find out a zipper doesn't work or it's just something way weirder in real life than you saw on the site ie baseball pants not marked as baseball pants but rather in the casual section etc. I don't see myself ever coming back.
I used to order from Swap.com. I had mixed opinions of my orders. You can't tell exactly how something will fit or look on you, so you're taking a risk ordering it. My problem is the last few times I've looked at their items online, they have gotten very expensive.
I previously wrote a negative review but I need to correct it, because I did not understand the swap.com process. When you get your first email from them about a box being processed, it might look like everything was rejected, which is what happened to me. But then they ended up posting a bunch of my items. I just needed to be patient. They were very professional in dealing with my frustration. Now I will definitely send more items their way. I haven't bought anything yet but the kids clothes look great.
I'm very frustrated with my experience with Swap. I worked really hard and sent several boxes and they basically have told me that nothing I've given them is sellable.
It's super annoying to think you're sending off tons of boxes, and then GET THEM ALL BACK. On the site they specifically asked for women and children's items. I provided tons of books, clothes, and toys... and got them all back. I now am waiting for the last of the inventory I'm sure to be returned to me. It's no one's fault, it's just a big disappointment. Such wasted time.
I ordered an Allbirds Running Shoes from Swap.com last week, and I was amazed at how quickly it arrived. The packaging was secure, ensuring the item was undamaged. The customer service was exceptional, as they kept me updated throughout the entire process. I had a question about the product, and their support team responded promptly and professionally. Overall, my experience with Swap.com was outstanding, and I can't wait for my next purchase.
I ordered about 17 items. After a few emails asking for the status, they sent about 10 of the items. I continued to email asking them to cancel the remaining items and refund the remaining balance with absolutely NO response. I sent a final email explaining my next move of contacting my CC company to open a dispute and also the BBB and again NO response. Thus, I followed through to get my credit on my CC and now alerting others to the issues. I used to like them but something has changed and certainly not for the better. I will not order from them again.
Swap.com has twice in the last month excluded items from my order and charged me for them. They were more pricey items (in the $40 range). The first time I thought it was a fluke, but now that it's happened again, I'm beginning to wonder if it's not done on purpose. I've tried several times (3 or 4) reaching out to their customer service, with no response. They are completely ignoring me. I ended up having to dispute the charges through my credit card company. Save yourself the hassle and shop elsewhere. Shame on you Swap.com.
Very impressed with my first order from swap.com.
Items arrived nicely packaged and all were as described. The values were terrific! I had no need to return anything this time, but the process looks easy.
Swap.com is awesome. Affordable, good quality clothes-we all get tired of wearing the same things, so why not "swap"? And returns are super easy. I have been using this site for about 2 years, and I have never had a bad experience. Great customer service!
I found this website by accident but it is now one of my favorites unlike other websites that offer a few things. For around $100, I have purchased over $500 of gently use clothes in great condition for a fraction of the original cost! Brand name like Tony Hawk shorts, Tommy Hilfiger blouse and beautiful men Italian silk shirts. I check the website everyday because Grandchildren grow so fast, you cannot afford to pass up great deals like the ones offered by Swap.com.
Have had nothing but great buys and great service from swap.com. I would recommend it to anyone who enjoys consignment shopping in general-it makes the whole experience easier than anything else out there.
Great quality clothing that is cheap! Love the features you can shop under: size, price, condition, etc... Have been shopping there for awhile and expecting another box soon. Yes, Yes, Yes!: Ready, set, go!
You've got to shop at Swap. They have brand name clothing with awesome prices. I've had nothing but positive experiences shopping with them. Easy checkout, fast shipping. So if you like bargains you should check Swap.com out.
Incredible prices! Fast shipping! Perfect packaging! The condition of the items were just like brand new! Have recommended this site to many people. Will definitely shop here again! Very happy with my purchase!
I've only made one purchase but my items arrived in about a week. The condition was far better than I could have imaged. No more sorting through local thrift store, I'm officially hooked. Much easier to find what I'm looking for. Try it you won't be disappointed.
Never heard of these folks, just stumbled on them. Nice concept, wish I would have thought of it. Bought 2 good looking shirts. Seamless purchase. Items better than expected. No negatives to say. Check them out.AH
My first experience with Swap was fantastic! Items came faster then expected, excellent condition, perfect for my 12 year old son who grows quicker then I can shop. Plan on many future transactions! Customer service is amazing! Awesome experience all around! 6 Stars!
Answer: I have only placed one order so far. I ordered 10 blouses. I returned 5, due to size issues. All 10 blouses were nice, but 5 did not fit quite right due to different manufacturer's. You need to get an RMA # for returns. I was promptly refunded my money for the 5 blouses. I would order again in the future. I am not aware of any return quantity restrictions. Hope this helps.
Answer: If you want to sell clothes, all the information is on their website. Basically, they get a percentage and then they pay you thru an existing PayPal account that you set up.
Answer: Hi Patricia, We are on about a 55-60 day delay in processing inbound shipments. When your items are processed, you will be notified via email that they are ready to be priced. Have you sent an email to our support team at assistance@swap.com yet? A member of our team can look up your account information and give you a better idea of exact when you can expect to see your items. Thank you, Lauren Swap.com Support Manager
Answer: Same here, I sent a box in June and have received nothing nothing saying it was accepted or rejected absolutely nothing. I've sent 5 emails and nothing. I will be contacting the better business bureau as well.
Answer: I don't think so. I've sold and from my experience it varies. The things that I thought would sell first, haven't sold yet. It varies by what people are looking for at the time. I've bought all different seasons at random times. I buy by what's a great deal. When selling, group like items together. I've noticed multiple things sell first.
Answer: Hi Jo, That is correct. You can return items that do not fit as long as you request the return within 30 days. We will send you a pre-paid UPS shipping label to send back your return free of charge. Once the return is received, we will refund your card within five (5) business days. If you have any further questions, please do not hesitate to contact us at assistance@swap.com. We are happy to help! Best, Matt
Answer: There's no way for them to go over prices. They have to see the items and determine from going over it, if it's acceptable, once it's accepted, then you have to determine the price you want to sell it for. You could try searching on their site for similar items and see what they are priced at. I did notice when pricing my items that I'd get a little notice with recommended prices, which was very helpful. I didn't have a good experience selling but many others have. Make sure you take pictures of your items, that's very important. I appreciated that their site is set up to allow you to take back your items if you changed your mind about selling them. I'm in the process of getting back my items. Hopefully it works out well and I get all my items back.
Swap.com has a rating of 2.6 stars from 1,191 reviews, indicating that most customers are generally dissatisfied with their purchases. Reviewers dissatisfied with Swap.com most frequently mention customer service, store credit and good condition. Swap.com ranks 1st among Swap sites.
Lauren,
Thank you for your updated review! We are always looking to improve in informing our sellers of our current processes. If you have any further questions, inquire to assistance@swap.com.
Thank you for your partnership!