Goh M.

I recently bought from Mata Traders again. The shipping price was reduced (to what I find a reasonable rate) and Mata Traders now uses 100% recycled poly mailers! The packaging was also much more efficient and protective compared to the cardboard envelope Mata Traders used to use.
Apart from that, quality, design and shipping time remain good.

I recently made my first order on Paez and my shoes arrived within the specified number of days (i. E. they came within a week). I found that quite amazing since shipping cost is reasonable and they're shipping from Europe.
The shoes are quirky and comfortable and I absolutely love them. The alpargatas took only one wear to break in, and they fit nicely.
As for sizing, the shoes were definitely true to size, but Paez conveniently has a size chart on their website, which is quite accurate for the alpargatas.

I first came across Kwame Baah footwear on Kickstarter, which is one of the few good things that Kickstarter has brought to my life.

Kwame Baah is an enthusiastic entrepreneur who sells quirky footwear that are both high quality and beautiful. Also, Kwame Baah was responsible and replaced items that were damaged in the delivery process. He also constantly provided updates on Kickstarter and delivered according to the project timeline.

I intend to purchase Kwame Baah footwear again.

Bought from GUESS factory a few times and haven't encountered any problems. I was informed of out of stock items within a week, and the size charts/sizing are generally very reliable. I liked the occasional unconditional free shipping promotions! The most affordable shipping method is quite fast.

Once, I placed an order on Amazon and the seller shipped it without a tracking number. Two weeks went by and my item still hadn't turned up. I contacted customer service and was contacted within a day (or two?) with an immediate offer of a refund.

The website is now known as Diegos (diegos.com). I'd planned to buy shoes from them for like half a year but didn't, because of the bad reviews. However, I finally bought the shoes, and they're perfect! The sole feels durable enough, and I love that Diegos has an accurate size chart and I got shoes that fit me (unlike some other sites that are subject to sizing inconsistencies and missing size charts...)
On the downside, one shoe is a bit bigger than the other and my foot is at danger of slipping out. That's nothing I can't fix though, and I still really love them!

I bought from Pandahall again this month and selected a 3-4 working days shipping option. My items came in one working day (Pandahall shipped it on Friday and I got it on Monday)! Super fast and prompt shipping! Also, my items were in perfect condition, easily having the quality of things that certain US sites provide, but for something like 25% of the price! (I got clip on components for earrings).

I would say the fabric quality is like 4.5 stars. The designs are good and the prices are great! The pictures are true to the products' colours and designs. I've never encountered any faulty products like loose threads etc.
Good for casual wear, but I've managed to get one work dress from Old Navy that had a very reasonable price.
It's easy to get free shipping.

High quality clothes with top-notch designs. Classic and stylish.
Never tried out the customer service, so mayyybeee the customer service is as bad as the one star reviews say. Never had to return anything either.
The size charts are very accurate and the designs are really good! Their loose-fit clothing don't look unflattering, and their slim-fit ones actually make me look slimmer than I actually am:)
The photos depict the designs and colours accurately.
Shipping may be slightly delayed, though you'll still receive your stuff within the expected time frame. For example, on both my orders, I was notified that my items will come on a certain day. I even went to the FedEx site to verify with my tracking number, and the info is the same on the FedEx site. Then on the day, the expected day of delivery suddenly disappears on both sites and my items are clearly nowhere near the destination. It's only on the NEXT day that FedEx says I'll get the item. So basically both times my items came a day after the predicted day. Nevertheless it seems like it's FedEx's fault.
I wouldn't say the items are cheap though, even after the discounts. I'll still buy from Ralph Lauren nonetheless.

I LOVE Banana Republic! The cut, the fabric and the zippers are good. The designs are stylish - very classic yet modern all at once. I find that their pieces are usually good for going out and work wear because the length doesn't get too short. However, the size chart seems inaccurate (especially for the waist). According to the chart, I should be a size 4 or 6 (more like a 6), but 2 seems to fit me the best.
Photos on the site are very reliable as they accurately depict the colours and fit well.
So far, I haven't found the need to return anything, even on my oversized purchases
Shipping is fine. I've always received my items on the promised date. It's easy to get free shipping too!
Prices can be reasonable, making their apparel value for money. I'll definitely buy from them again should I see anything I like on their site.

I was initially uncertain about buying from Jewelrysupply because of the lack of reviews but it's actually really great! My order was shipped out on the next working day the first time, when I did not qualify for free shipping. The second time, my order was shipped out after three working days when I qualified for free shipping...
The quality of products are high; I ordered two strands of pearls (both graded A/B) and they were completely unblemished! And they cost something like $6! Not all prices are competitive though; for example, Swarovski elements and chain are more expensive on Jewelrysupply, while the pearls and jump rings are cheaper!
Jewelrysupply.com offers products true to the description. The descriptions are a lot more detailed too. For example, they mentioned that certain pearls (like those graded C) are blemished. This allowed me to make a more informed decision when making my purchase. I will not hesitate to order from them again :)

This independent beading store has an unconventional variety of products, including Kazuri beads and Saki silver. Onegoodbead does not really sell basic beading supplies, like cotton cord or cable chain.
My order from onegoodbead arrived on time.

I really like shopping on fusion beads. The interface of their website is user-friendly. Also, I have never received a late delivery on the four purchases that I've made on their site.
I find that they have a good mix of artist beads and basic beading supplies. I like how they sometimes have clearer product specifications than other companies. However, I find myself turning to other companies because it's hard to find what I need from Fusion beads at times. They also do not state whether the item contains nickel/lead, and only have the product origin on certain items. Apart from that, I find that they have balanced quality and pricing very well.
Fusion beads cares about competitve pricing while making available only quality products (in my experience).
Do note that Fusionbeads is more of a craft website.

Ive used shopspring.com more than about 10 times and it seems okay. Quite often, they have the same promotions as the original site, although they start a bit later.

Theyve cancelled my orders twice due to out-of-stock items, but it was relatively hassle free. Once, I had to contact them because the seller still hadnt shipped my item out after 8 working days. This issue was settled within a day. I think in this case, they shouldve settled the problem before even have me contact them.

Nevertheless, I find it easy to shop as they source for a wide variety of brands and make shipping free. The only problem is that shopspring.com is very seller-dependent and its just your luck if the real seller is reliable or not.

I got a pair of Minnetonka mocs on Boot America after coming across a promo code, and they had unconditional free shipping. Just received the mocs and they're in great condition in the original Minnetonka box.
Positives: The delivery was super speedy. My order was processed by the end of the next day, and my mocs reached me in less than a week. They got my order correct and it was generally hassle-free.

Negatives: They sent me an invalid tracking number (and because there're so few reviews online about them, and one negative review on fb) I panicked. I contacted customer service twice by submitting a request on their website, and never got a reply for either query. To give them the benefit of doubt, their website may have been malfunctioning since they're a small business.

I will buy from them again should I see anything I like.

Really fast shipping!
The variety is really great on FireMountainGems. You can get products spanning a wide range of prices and quality. I've ordered from them thrice, but you have to be REALLY selective. For example, on my first order, I ordered some Grade C gemstones because they were... well... cheap. After getting them, I realised they obviously looked cheap and some of the stones could not be used.
From my experience, FireMountainGems does not make false claims and the pricing is competitive (when compared to most beading sites). I also haven't gotten faulty stuff from them. However, they really compromise quality for prices. When getting higher quality products, the stuff may actually finally be as expensive as that of other sites. I actually got better (and cheaper) pearls on etsy and jewelrysupply.com.
Most of their stuff comes from China, occasionally India. Metal products also seem to contain lead/nickel (all this information is presented very ambiguously).
I may order from them again, although the probability of that happening has been reduced by their new shipping policy.

C grade potato pearls shown in photo attached. They look okay.

The photos on the site seem to be overly-enhanced since I tend to get products with colour differing prominently from that in the photos. The quality of products seems varied too, although they seem to be quite good on the whole.
Shipping is REALLY slow! And their product specifications are scanty.
Maybe I'll still visit Chico's since I quite like their products. Prices also seem to fluctuate based on reviews given...

I like how they provide a wide and fun range of products on their site, such as Zola elements and Greek patina beads. Their delivery is also very prompt. However, their basic beading supplies (such as chain and nails) seem a bit limited and more expensive than other companies' products. Nevertheless, they are a fun site to buy from because of the quirky and special products that the sell.

My experience with Nordstrom Rack wasn't the best or the worst.

One traumatic incident that I experienced with Nordstrom Rack was when they sent me a pair of shoes that was 2 sizes bigger than what I'd ordered. The shoes were $270 (which is a lot to me). I had to initiate the return and of course, according to their return policy, I had to pay the cost of the return postage ($5.95) even if I wasn't going to use their return method.

Following that, my order somehow disappeared off the grid and I panicked because it was nearing the end of the return window. Luckily, Nordstrom Rack worked with me and proceeded with the return even with the missing order. (The item eventually successfully arrived at the warehouse after almost a month.)

I personally found it unfair that I had to pay for the cost of the return shipping even though Nordstrom Rack made a mistake with my order. Furthermore, I live overseas and my return cost amounted to almost $30, which I had to bear.

Other than this incident, my experience with Nordstrom Rack was passable. I like the fast shipping even though they sometimes lie about their delivery time and pretend that your stuff has arrived when it in fact only arrives a few days later.

I bought two outfits that were quite poorly-designed - one jumpsuit which doesn't have a side zipper and only an elasticised upper body that requires you to step into it and the elasticised part will just stretch pass your hips. Clearly impractical. Quality of the fabric was decent but nothing to wow over.
I didn't encounter any problems with orders and shipping. Shipping was completed in about one week? Order was probably processed within two days or so. Product descriptions are super scanty.
Probably won't shop there again cos it's not value for money.