• Zulily

Zulily

Overview

Zulily has a rating of 2.2 stars from 4,538 reviews, indicating that most customers are generally dissatisfied with their purchases. Reviewers complaining about Zulily most frequently mention store credit, return policy, and poor quality problems. Zulily ranks 292nd among Daily Deals sites.

  • Service
    496
  • Value
    501
  • Shipping
    518
  • Returns
    396
  • Quality
    464

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Positive reviews (last 12 months): 5.1%
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What reviewers want you to know

Positive highlights

  • They're always bringing the best prices from name brands.
  • Good to do business with you guys Guarantee and high quality items

Critical highlights

  • Worst customer service and terrible shopping experience.
  • Donated them, as I didnt want a store credit for more crap.
How would you rate Zulily?
Top Positive Review

“Love Zulily”

Salli K.
1/3/24

Zulily was my go-to place to shop. I was on it numerous times a day. I bought so much on there. Kids clothes, my clothes, shoes, house stuff, quirky stuff, my collection of Ragon House santas, Christmas stuff, outdoor stuff, kitchen stuff, rugs, bedding, makeup, anything and everything. The prices were great. I could scroll thru there and just find things to buy. It was great for ideas. It was my favorite shopping place.Never had any issues with anything. Returns were easy. I will miss it a lot.

Top Critical Review

“Scam company”

Bibi R.
11/11/23

Bought a pair of shoes that was clearly irregular when I received the shipment. Returned them and stuck paying for incoming and out going shipping cost. Owe $10.95 for shoes I don't have. Thank God I had open their credit card so the return went back to the credit card and I am not stuck with a "store" credit to use on another purchase. I am now cutting up their credit card and will NEVER order from this company again. First and last time.

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customer service (922) store credit (300) return policy (276) credit card (137) name brands (95) quality items (50) shopping experience (64) kids clothes (28)
Thumbnail of user razeka62
1 review
1 helpful vote
November 11th, 2023

Bought a pair of shoes that was clearly irregular when I received the shipment. Returned them and stuck paying for incoming and out going shipping cost. Owe $10.95 for shoes I don't have. Thank God I had open their credit card so the return went back to the credit card and I am not stuck with a "store" credit to use on another purchase. I am now cutting up their credit card and will NEVER order from this company again. First and last time.

Thumbnail of user mrrockyb
1 review
2 helpful votes
November 16th, 2023

Zulily had recently made some changes to their site and now my items are systematically being marked as shipped without an email notification or ship date- No one seems to have an answer there.
Changes have also been mage to their platform and some great services are no longer being offered. I have been a Zulily shopper for over 10 years and once I get this resolved I will delete their app!

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Thumbnail of user kimbers21
1 review
2 helpful votes
September 30th, 2023

I've been shopping on Zulily for more than 12 years but I'm now done. The quality over the years and their customer service has waned. I understand they were sold and are under new management but if you make your products look amazing on your website then expect the customer to be happy with poor quality while paying a typically hefty price tag PLUS shipping then requiring another shipping cost to return it, in the age of Amazon, how do you expect returning customers?!

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Returned all clothing

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Thumbnail of user rp446
1 review
0 helpful votes
December 6th, 2023

I've been a customer for many years and with the new site it's been horrible.
Customer service hasn't refunded me for an order paid in full.
Store credits are not available from the site. The codes provided are not working.
Unable to change Country currency to CAD from USD (default)
I'm done with Zulily. Yesterday Customer service assistance had me on hold throughout breaks of 10 minutes for a total of 30 minutes and refund and store credit haven't been resolved.
Do not shop here!

Tip for consumers:
The new website is not user friendly, unable to view past orders history. Store credit is no longer available, need to wait for Zulily email with codes which don't work. Long calls with Customer Service who seem not well trained to handle certain requests. I will no longer be shopping from Zulily.

Products used:
women's clothing and shoes/boots

Value
Thumbnail of user e.c3
1 review
0 helpful votes
December 6th, 2023

Bought a leather jacket. Arrived wadded up in a plastic bag and it was polyurethane and smelly. Returned it two months ago for store credit which doesn't appear in my account and customer service keeps telling me they've emailed me with the credit code, and there is no code in my email. Do not buy from them. Used to be a great bargain place for deals but this year it went so far downhill that I'm done. I'm sure I'll never get my credit after about seven emails from them telling me they already sent it.

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Thumbnail of user virginiak18
2 reviews
8 helpful votes
December 1st, 2023
• Updated review

Just last week I was on the Zulily app. And put stuff in my basket in case I might come back to it, well boxes started arriving at my front door from Zulilly, then more boxes, I went into a panic and called them, she informed me you have 3 Computers about to be shipped out. I immediately looked on the site and saw there were 3 expensive computers another pair of Brooks shoes about to ship out on my account, how could this happen? It has happened to me before, years ago where the Computer ordered me 3 Recliners, it hadn't happened in a few years so I figured Zulily got the " glitch" out of their Computers...obviously not, at the worst case scenario if I passed out and hit a button and I would have had to hit a second button to approve the order so this is not the fault of the Customer, they won't fix their problem at their end, how could I order 3 Computers, 2 pair of Brooks tennis shoes, 1 pair being male, there is no men in the house and 3 fur headbands. Now I'm terrified of putting anything into my Cart again knowing this will happen. I am upset Zulilly will not fix this problem. Do not leave stuff in your Cart, it's a hazard!

UPDATE ON MY REVIEW
December 17th, 2017
• Previous review

I complained to Zulilly about the Hoodie I did not order. I returned it with a Postage paid package where I was charged a 20% restocking fee. Zulilly returned the money to my Debit account minus the restocking fee. It was better than nothing.
If your buying from Zulilly buy Brand names or research the Company before hitting the payment button. It may save you some heartache since China is where a great deal of the merchandise come from and the sizes are different from US sizes

Thumbnail of user sharong1067
2 reviews
0 helpful votes
May 16th, 2021

Zulily shipping is horrible. You never know when your package will arrive. I waited at least 2 weeks before my tracking was available. When I order something I expect to receive within a week or 2. Never happens. I have started ordering from different on line stores that guarantee a delivery dates.

Tip for consumers:
How many days for delivery.

Products used:
Mostly blouses.

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Thumbnail of user nippyk
1 review
0 helpful votes
December 5th, 2023
Verified purchase

Zulily wrongfully sent a $7.49 item ro a collection agency - No one ever contacted me - ever. That is my point. I paid it yesterday when I was FINALLY alerted to it - by the collection agency.
NO ONE FROM ZULILY EVER EVER CONTACTED ME EVER ABOUT THIS MEASLY $7.49. MY IMPECCABLE CREDIT - YES IMPECCABLE - now has this debt collection on it.
Apparently my debit card expired and the second payment for the $15 item didn't go through. They tell me they tried 11 times! And not once did I receive an email, phone call, letter - NOTHING.

Thumbnail of user christinem160
9 reviews
24 helpful votes
December 8th, 2023

Product quality varies widely. Some things ok, many cheap Chinese-made, fast fashion items that may not tolerate a single laundering. I won't do business with a company that requires I provide personal info or "sign up" to make a purchase. Tired of the coercion to get my info. There should be no barrier to shoppers buying as a "guest" or being able to chat with customer service. There is absolutely NO reason they need my email address or anything else for me to be granted the "privilege" of spending my money on their goods. If people would stop forking over their personal info, businesses would stop demanding it. Tired of businesses being hacked and my info being handed out to everyone. Best defense is to not hand out your info. This is no different than going to the grocery and having the cashier demand your birthdate and social security number just to checkout.all the while knowing you are exposing yourself to significant risk doing so.It should be illegal to demand this info.

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clothing

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Thumbnail of user elip76
1 review
2 helpful votes
August 15th, 2023
Verified purchase

They started out as a limited time brand discounter but evolved into an order consolidator with lots of low quality merchandise from numerous Chinese retailers and QVC rejects, with some recognized brand offerings from time to time (which you usually can find for the same or close to same price on Amazon). Their shipping times (often a month or more) are ridiculous and their return policy is onerous. They suddenly cancelled items twice when I inquired about their status after waiting 3 weeks. They apologized and gave me $10 credit. Obviously hoping I'd be gullible enough to order from them again.

Tip for consumers:
Unless you recognize a brand name proceed with caution and believe customers' negative product reviews. Expect to wait for your order.

Products used:
Household item, coffee mug, clothing

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Thumbnail of user matthewh2275
1 review
0 helpful votes
December 12th, 2023
Verified purchase

I purchased a rug on during Black Friday (11/20). I have family coming over for Christmas along with a 10 month old that is starting to crawl ALOT so the old rug needed to go. I purchased a large 12x15 nuLOOM rug. I even called a couple of weeks ago and was "assured" I would have it 12/8... 12/12 all i received a cancellation for my order. No communication, opportunity to make it right, or even a "sorry". This place sucks just like ALL OF THE OTHER reviews confirm. I'm glad they had to fire people, I hope this company falls apart and CEO ends up in jail.

Tip for consumers:
Zulily SUCKS - Rip OFF

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Thumbnail of user mariant78
1 review
20 helpful votes
September 3rd, 2022

Getting anything to fit you properly is more of a miss than hit. Numerous times I've purchased from Zulily only to have to either throw it away or send it back. Clothing is poor quality. Dont get sucked in from what it looks like on the website. I have store credits built up from returns. I really want nothing else from them. Only do shopping where you can get a true refund if the item is not what you expected.

Tip for consumers:
Item reviews on the actual site.

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Clothing, bedding, shoes

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Thumbnail of user sknerwa
1 review
0 helpful votes
January 3rd, 2024
• Updated review

Zulily was my go-to place to shop. I was on it numerous times a day. I bought so much on there. Kids clothes, my clothes, shoes, house stuff, quirky stuff, my collection of Ragon House santas, Christmas stuff, outdoor stuff, kitchen stuff, rugs, bedding, makeup, anything and everything. The prices were great. I could scroll thru there and just find things to buy. It was great for ideas. It was my favorite shopping place.Never had any issues with anything. Returns were easy. I will miss it a lot.

Products used:
Shoes, clothes, house stuff, Christmas stuff, outdoor stuff, car stuff, jewelry

Prices!
September 1st, 2023
• Previous review

I think zulily has good products. It was a big improvement when they started returns. However, over the past year their prices have gone up considerably. I used to buy a lot of tops, used to be under $20. Now they have gone up, some over $30. Christmas used to be a very good deal. Now those prices have gone up a lot. I dont buy as much anymore.

Tip for consumers:
I put partial refund because they don't refund the shipping.

Products used:
Shoes, clothing, decor items, kids toys and clothing, outdoor stuff, alcohol.

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Thumbnail of user barbin
1 review
0 helpful votes
December 23rd, 2023

Allegedly this company suddenly shut down. Closed the site no phones answered no emails answered. Taking customers money with them with undelivered product just days before Christmas

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Thumbnail of user maritzaa58
1 review
10 helpful votes
March 11th, 2023
Verified purchase

You place an order and you're lucky if it arrives 3 weeks later. Then the item doesn't fit and they charge you $5 to ship it back and give you a store credit for a future purchase. I decided to just donate the item because I won't be shopping at Zulily ever again so I would not be able to yse a store credit. Awful shopping experience. Clothes are not true to size.

Tip for consumers:
I wish I had known Zulily's return policy prior to shopping at ther site.

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Sweater but will donate the rest.

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Thumbnail of user kenk691
1 review
1 helpful vote
September 12th, 2023

Order items that were autographed. Sat waiting 3 weeks, then they show up cancelled. Told the vendor did not have inventory, checked directly with vendor and they show "in stock." Horrible customer service. And get ready for the constant SPAM emails once you make an order (2-3 daily). Do better Zulily.

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Autographed memorabilia and sport clothing

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Thumbnail of user susanb1283
1 review
0 helpful votes
October 26th, 2019

If you stay with name brands you will do okay. I wouldn't buy any unknown name any more because I am always disappointed. I don't bother to send it back because their return policy makes you pay 8.95 and you don't have a chance to send it back by your own postage. So I make sure to buy name brands I know are of good quality.

Thumbnail of user amyo726
1 review
10 helpful votes
April 12th, 2022
Verified purchase

Mediocre quality and horrible shipping. It was better in every respect at one time, but boy have they gone downhill. If you're lucky enough to get your order it'll take over a month thanks to a horrible untrackable shipping system called UPS Mail Innovations. Even without the product quality issues, having to deal with UPS-MI is enough that I've decided not to order from them again.

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Shipping extremely slow and unreliable

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Clothing

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Thumbnail of user deanieh6
1 review
5 helpful votes
June 21st, 2023
Verified purchase

I've purchased quite a few items from Zulily. It's my opinion to only order trusted name brand items. Anything else can't be trusted. Either quality is poor or sizing is for elves! Shipping is absolutely atrocious so don't be in a hurry to receive your item(s). Expect 3-4 weeks. Frustrating!

Thumbnail of user sharone1196
1 review
3 helpful votes
July 6th, 2023
Verified purchase

All three pairs are very poor quality and each shoe came in a plastic bag along with other items in another plastic bag and the bags were torn. Shoes are all flat with creases. The shoes are not made of leather material. Stitching is showing and material is cut poorly on the red shoes. Toe strap is loose.
When I walk in the brown and white shoes they will not stay on my feet. The straps are too loose. Both have creases. Again, I show the picture of the shoes on line and then as I received them.

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I will throw the shoes away. If I return them they give a store credit and I will not buy anything from them again.

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Thumbnail of user sangeethan5
1 review
0 helpful votes
September 4th, 2023
Verified purchase

Bought a Jeans after checking the measurements. The measurements does not fit. And on returning they charge the shipping from you and give you only store credit.
Bout 2 tops, very low Quality. Also the color was not what was displayed in the picture. The length was not what was mentioned. Not going to
Not an e-commerce site, more a like cheaters website.
Also had issues in purchasing. My card was not working in their site. Absolute waste of money and time.
The color was not shown as below.

Tip for consumers:
Return only gives store credit . I would rather give it in goodwill.

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None .

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Thumbnail of user tracyg539
1 review
9 helpful votes
July 5th, 2022
Verified purchase

I have bought primarily T-shirts from Zulily over the last couple of years. At least 90% are printed sloppily (not quite straight) They don't fit as predicted, and when you make a return you lose half of your money for "shipping" since the only way you are refunded is in-store credit. Then when you are tracking the package there is inevitably some bizarre screw-up that delays your package. Not buying anything from them again.

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Thumbnail of user stephanieott.1985
1 review
2 helpful votes
September 13th, 2023

Do NOT buy from Zulily. Their return policy is absolutely horrible. I needed to do an exchange for my sons shoes for his AFO's (not shoes you can just go in and try on) Zulily makes their customers return through Canada Post (who they have an agreement with) and the customer has to pay the return shipping….so I paid $5.99 for shipping from the company originally. All I need is a size down in shoe and now I'm required to spend $25 a box to ship back. Canada post is expensive. So now I have eat close to $50 plus tax. My son has a disability and they don't care about taking money we need for him. I guess I'm out shoes and the money! So annoyed! Lesson learnt. Will never order through them again.

Thumbnail of user teresab1279
1 review
8 helpful votes
September 29th, 2022

I ordered 5 shirts only received 4 of them.
One crew neck looked nothing like the picture.
One shirt was supposed to be black and Grey was blue
One shirt looked like a tent whoever makes these shirts has no clue what they are doing.
I contacted customer service and they told ke they would refund me 15% if my order and I could keep them Totally a SCAM! DONT ORDER FROM THEM.

Tip for consumers:
Don't order the shirts look nothing like they do on the site

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Thumbnail of user virgiel11
1 review
0 helpful votes
October 21st, 2023

I have never ordered from Zulily. Based on the reviews I've read, I never will. Too many negative reviews. Thanks to all of the people who wrote a review.

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