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New York
1 review
0 helpful votes
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No customer service
January 25, 2025

Ordered several'Your Name in a Snowflake' ornaments. Laser cut Christmas ornaments. One was badly burned. Unable to contact Uncommonly Goods for a replacement. Quality of this one is unacceptable.

Date of experience: January 1, 2025
Uncommon Goods C. UncommonGoods Rep
3 months ago

Thank you for reaching out and sharing your experience with the 'Your Name in a Snowflake' ornaments. I’m so sorry to hear that one of the ornaments arrived with burn marks and that you experienced difficulty contacting us for a replacement. That’s certainly not the quality or service we aim to provide.

We always stand behind our products and would be happy to replace a defective item. You can contact our customer service team at the same number you used to place your order: 888-365-0056, or by email at Help@uncommongoods.com.

Please reach out to us with your order information at your earliest convenience. We look forward to assisting you and resolving this issue for you

Illinois
1 review
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Horrible customer service
December 20, 2024

Ordered an item as a Christmas gift. When it was getting close to when I expected it delivered, I realized I had not heard anything from them as the initial email had promised. I contacted them and then spent 10 days getting the run-around - both via chat and on the phone with multiple customer service reps - on whether it was ready, when it would ship or any status at all. The primary response was that they needed to contact the artist - not apparently in any quick way - and wait 1-2 days for a response. I was then emailed a specific shipping date, which was apparently a lie because 3 days it not only hasn't shipped or arrived, but they were again unable to provide any further information on what was happening and just told me they needed to contact the artist. I asked for a manager, and was told I also needed to wait 1-2 days for one to contact me. That also never happened. I have ordered other items from UG in the past with no issue, but after this experience I will never order from them again since I can't trust that if something doesn't go right they will actually be able to help.

Date of experience: December 20, 2024
Uncommon Goods C. UncommonGoods Rep
5 months ago

Thank you for sharing your feedback, and I want to start by sincerely apologizing for the frustration and disappointment you experienced with your recent order. This is not the level of service we aim to provide, and I deeply regret that we let you down during what should have been a seamless experience.

I understand how upsetting it must have been to receive inconsistent communication about your order status, along with delays in getting the information and support you needed. While custom and artist-made items occasionally require extra coordination, we clearly fell short in keeping you informed and ensuring that your concerns were addressed promptly. I have shared your feedback with our customer service and operations teams so we can improve our processes, especially around timely communication and escalations to management.

Please allow me to make it right. If you’re open to discussing this further, feel free to reply to this email or call me directly at 1 (718) 210-1200. Your trust and satisfaction mean the world to us, and I’d love the opportunity to restore your confidence in UncommonGoods.

California
1 review
2 helpful votes
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We ordered a customized shadow paint kit that was advertised as coming with guided, customized instructions that would be good for beginners. The actual instructions received were very generic and not in any way instructional as to what colors to use, etc, We contacted customer service and was told there was a forever return policy and offered a refund. We competed the process and received an e mail the next day " whoops - that was a mistake. Sorry - no refund for you". Uncommon Goods doesn't stand behind what their customer service reps promise or the quality of their products.

Date of experience: November 30, 2023
Uncommon Goods C. UncommonGoods Rep
over a year old

We apologize for the issue with your custom order and are eager to help. Please email your order details to help@uncommongoods.com and we'll reach out to the artist for more detailed instructions.

Louisiana
1 review
2 helpful votes
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Buyer Beware!
January 5, 2024

I purchased a customized coaster set. It arrived and had a dark spot where the names of the couple were. I submitted photos and asked for a replacement. I have emails stating they would replace and then sent an email with an expected delivery date. That date has come and gone. When I called, the customer service agent was rude and said that now I am no longer getting a replacement. I have bought many items from them before but NEVER again.

Date of experience: January 5, 2024
Uncommon Goods C. UncommonGoods Rep
over a year old

HelloTroy! We appreciate your feedback. I'm sorry to hear there is a problem with your order. Please contact us at help@uncommongoods.com with your order details so we can resolve this issue or you can simply inbox us here on site jabber and we'll be happy to further support you.

Texas
1 review
2 helpful votes
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This 6 month subscription was way overpriced for the cheap stuff that was delivered. One set was completely changed to a different item and a second set had dead plants on arrival. Definitely would not recommend. You can get all these items much cheaper elsewhere.

Date of experience: May 30, 2023
Uncommon Goods C. UncommonGoods Rep
over a year old

Hi, and thanks for posting! We're so sorry to hear that you had this issue with your order. When you can, please email your order details to us at: help@uncommongoods.com or you can simply inbox us here on site jabber and we'll be happy to further support you.

Washington
1 review
3 helpful votes
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We bought from this company once in 2021 and they have been charging us an annual fee ever since. They make it difficult to dispute the charge. I would highly recommend every person to avoid this company.

Date of experience: January 12, 2024
Uncommon Goods C. UncommonGoods Rep
over a year old

We apologize for any inconvenience you've experienced. Our 14-day trial is clearly stated as transitioning into an annual charge if not canceled. This information is provided on our website and in email confirmations. If you wish to cancel or have any concerns, please reach out to help@uncommongoods.com.

New Jersey
2 reviews
1 helpful vote
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Packaging
December 7, 2023

I placed an order for 3 small jars of dips. The box was less than 1 foot in length. It came in a 5 foot box filled almost entirely with packing. I have not tried the dips, they are a gift so I cannot comment about those. The packing was so over the top that I had to write a review. My recycling can is full due to this ridiculous way of packaging.

Date of experience: December 7, 2023
Uncommon Goods C. UncommonGoods Rep
over a year old

Hello Barbara! We appreciate your feedback! We'll definitely look into the way we package this item. At Uncommon Goods, we strive to be a force of good and choose environmentally friendlier packing materials. On occasion, we may need to use a larger box to accommodate the size of our products. We encourage our artists to use recycled or sustainable materials whenever possible and our catalog is printed on Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) certified paper. We're here to help should you have any questions!

Pennsylvania
1 review
2 helpful votes
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My husband and daughter wanted to get me a nice gift so they pooled their money and bought me something from this dreadful website.the product is cheap garbage and they were so disappointed. They wanted to return it but this company is a scam and won't send a return label no matter how many times we have asked. Save your sanity and shop elsewhere. They would have bought from Amazon but they didn't want me to know what they bought lol

Date of experience: December 25, 2023
Uncommon Goods C. UncommonGoods Rep
over a year old

We're truly sorry to hear about your disappointment with the product and the experience with our return process. Please contact us at help@uncommongoods.com with your order details so we can resolve this issue promptly, including arranging for a return label.

Florida
2 reviews
0 helpful votes
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Still waiting
January 17, 2023

I ordered my wife a gift from here on 12/6/22 and it was supposed to ship by 1/10/23 and as of today I have yet to get any updates, emails or anything from this company. I wish I would have read these reviews before I ordered. Not happy at all!

Date of experience: January 17, 2023
Uncommon Goods C. UncommonGoods Rep
over a year old

Sorry to hear that you had this issue with your order. When you can, please email your order details to us at: help@uncommongoods.com or you can simply inbox us here on site jabber and we'll be happy to look into this for you.

New York
1 review
3 helpful votes
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So I used to buy from this site - used to. Last order, the snuck in a "perks" membership. By the time I see my credit card bill to pay - it's past the 30 days to cancel. This is just fraud. Memberships should be a proactive choice, not a sneaky charge. I'm done with this company.

Date of experience: March 5, 2024
Uncommon Goods C. UncommonGoods Rep
over a year old

We apologize for any inconvenience you've experienced. Our 14-day trial is clearly stated as transitioning into an annual charge if not canceled. This information is provided on our website and in email confirmations. If you wish to cancel or have any concerns, please reach out to help@uncommongoods.com.

Texas
4 reviews
6 helpful votes
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I ordered a birthday book...7 weeks ahead of when I needed it, to make sure there was plenty of time. I got a shipping notice 3 weeks later but the item never arrived. So I reached out to customer support, and got absolutely no response for three weeks. Eventually sorted it out (or so I thought) and they said they'd ship a replacement. I got a shipping notice. Ten days after that, customer support said they couldn't ship to a po box so please provide another address. (Obviously the shipping notice wasn't real, right?) I eventually received the item 99 days after ordering it. The birthday book is fun, but be aware they've shrunk down newspaper front pages to fit and the resulting print is very tiny. Have a magnifying glass handy if you actually want to read it. The other items I ordered arrived without any problem, and they were fine, though for the price I did have higher quality and uniqueness expectations.

Date of experience: February 10, 2023
Uncommon Goods C. UncommonGoods Rep
over a year old

Hi and thanks for posting! We'll be sure to pass your feedback along to our team as we're always looking for ways to improve as a company.

Virginia
1 review
1 helpful vote
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1 star
April 16, 2023

I ordered a gift for my mothers birthday, but my siblings decided we didn't need it so i tried to cancel. But when I had to enter my email, the cancellation didn't go through, it said my email was wrong, but then an hour later I got an email from them saying I got a free gift card for purchasing, and this was from the same email I tried to cancel on. I also didn't get any confirmation email when it said it would send me one, which I could've gone to that and cancelled from there. This website had a lot of cute stuff, but i spent $58 and wasn't able to cancel. Waste of money

Date of experience: April 16, 2023
Uncommon Goods C. UncommonGoods Rep
over a year old

Hi, and thanks for posting! We're so sorry to hear that you had this issue with your order. When you can, please email your order details to us at: help@uncommongoods.com or you can simply inbox us here on site jabber and we'll be happy to further support you.

Texas
1 review
2 helpful votes
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Damaged item
January 6, 2024

I ordered wooden bookends that were made to look worn, but the items I received had obvious scratches that were not natural and that interfered with the writing on the objects. I submitted a picture and an explanation and was told that all objects differ and are supposed to be worn and "natural" looking. I was offered a $5 credit but no refund or exchange option. Why would I need $5 to spend with a company I am not satisfied with?

Date of experience: January 6, 2024
Uncommon Goods C. UncommonGoods Rep
over a year old

Hello Jessica! We appreciate your feedback. I'm sorry to hear there is a problem with your order. Please contact us at help@uncommongoods.com with your order details so we can resolve this issue or you can simply inbox us here on site jabber and we'll be happy to further support you.

Texas
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Not what I ordered
September 10, 2023

I purchased a streatch yoga wheel for my granddaughters birthday. When she opened it the cork surface had bamboo leaves on it. The one I purchased had mandala on tje surface. I will not purchased anything from this site again.

Date of experience: September 10, 2023
Uncommon Goods C. UncommonGoods Rep
over a year old

We're sorry that there was a problem with your order! We'd be happy to assist you further. Please email us at help@uncommongoods.com so we can look up your order. We're here to help!

Indiana
1 review
2 helpful votes
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Book - History of 'favorite sports team
January 14, 2023

I spent $80 expecting a nice thick coffee table book well written about the history of the Detroit Lions with really nice colored pictures. I received a thin book that was literally re-printed newspaper pages through the years. Very small print, very chaotic, nothing you would pick up to read. I had the persons name engraved on it so it cannot be returned. I will not be buying from this site again

Date of experience: January 14, 2023
Uncommon Goods C. UncommonGoods Rep
over a year old

Hello! Sorry to hear you are unhappy with your purchase. The New York Times Custom Sports Book goes back to each team's early years (in some cases to when the team was created!). All books are at least 70 pages in length.

As noted on our site. These pages are not standard newspaper dimensions, therefore, the type is shrunk slightly to fit a more convenient, book-sized trim. Certain years/pages are reprinted from microfilm and font size may be reduced. New pages may not be available for inclusion for up to 6 months after the date of print. Missing pages may be the result of a newspaper strike or a lack of relevant information on the front page for that date

Please email us at Help@uncommongoods.com with your order information so we can look into this for you.

Massachusetts
1 review
1 helpful vote
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Rude and unhelpful
December 27, 2021

I intended to simply send them some feedback regarding my experience.
I accidentally approved a proof and then called immediately to request that it be changed as directed by their page.
Their customer service lady was not only rude but unhelpful as their website said to call immediately if there was a problem and I did.
She said well you approved it so no guarantee.
Absolutely nothing was changed.
I had no idea if it was corrected until it was opened.
I do not believe she sent my corrections and am gravely disappointed.
I sent the feedback to them via email.
The response I got was an offer to repurchase the item and then they would refund 50% of the repurchase after I paid. Why on earth would that offer even make sense? They truly have zero concept of how retail works.
Buyer beware

Date of experience: December 27, 2021
Uncommon Goods C. UncommonGoods Rep
over a year old

Hi Genevieve, thanks for posting! We're so sorry to hear that you had so many issues with your custom order. We'd love to provide some further support, so when you can please email your order details directly at: feedback@uncommongoods.com or directly here, we look forward to hearing from you soon!

Georgia
1 review
3 helpful votes
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Scam Website
August 21, 2021

Ordered an item from them and they automatically signed me up for a membership that I didn't agree to, and charged me $21. Apparently they refund you if you cancel within a month, but what kind of scummy practice is this?

Date of experience: August 21, 2021
Uncommon Goods C. UncommonGoods Rep
over a year old

Hi Chris. We're so sorry about that. We do offer a free trial for our Perks membership during checkout which provides free Standard shipping for 14 days. If the membership isn't canceled before the 14 days is up, the charge will be automatically be processed. You can always email us at feedback@uncommongoods.com, we'll be happy to help.

New York
1 review
1 helpful vote
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False Advertising
December 17, 2015

1. Company false advertises production and delivery times for products. Promised on website proof takes two days - count on a week. Add on another week for production and shipment.

2. Customer service runs you around for a week, delaying the inevitable news they cannot get your order in time. Ruining a very special Christmas Surprise for my family

3. Department which deals with personalized orders very condescending, rude, and essentially useless in making anything happen. Really no accountability for ruining someone's christmas.

Safe yourself the hassle and overpriced prices - work with Etsy. Support local artists and stay away from this soulless corporate conglomerate

Happy Holidays!

Date of experience: December 17, 2015
Uncommon Goods C. UncommonGoods Rep
over a year old

That sounds really frustrating and we're so sorry to hear about this! We'd love to try to make this right - feel free to reach out to me directly so we can look into this further. I can be reached directly at jen@uncommongoods.com

Pennsylvania
1 review
2 helpful votes
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Make promises and don't deliver, find a better company. Very disappointed! Ordered with a promise for delivery before Christmas. Never arrived and nobody knows anything about the order ship date. STAY away!

Date of experience: December 24, 2019
Uncommon Goods C. UncommonGoods Rep
over a year old

Hi Patrick. We are so sorry to hear that you too had a delay on your delivery. I will email you privately to gather further details and assist you from there. Thanks for your patience!

California
1 review
4 helpful votes
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Built in obsolescence
February 26, 2017

I ordered an Adam Frank lumen candle. Pictures and the video were beautiful. In reality, the product threw much smaller shadows and the oil reservoir is not refillable. It says 17 hours of light, but I don't believe it was lit for more than 10 hours. Then you are forced to buy additional fuel cells. I'm going to try votive candles and see if that works.

Date of experience: February 26, 2017
Uncommon Goods C. UncommonGoods Rep
over a year old

Hi Sue! I'm surprised that the oil didn't last as long as it should have and I'm so sorry about that. We'd like to send you another 2 canisters of oil and we'd love it if you would let us know how long each canister lasts. This will help us figure out what the best course of action is: speak with the artist, update our website, etc. Please email me directly so I can locate your order and get the replacement canisters out to you. jen@uncommongoods.com. Thanks for speaking up about this! -Jen

Overview

UncommonGoods has a rating of 2 stars from 340 reviews, indicating that most customers are generally dissatisfied with their purchases. Reviewers dissatisfied with UncommonGoods most frequently mention customer service, credit card and christmas gift. UncommonGoods ranks 638th among Gifts sites.

service
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value
50
shipping
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returns
42
quality
43
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