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Overview

Amazon has a consumer rating of 4.07 stars from 9,867 reviews indicating that most customers are generally satisfied with their purchases. Consumers satisfied with Amazon most frequently mention customer service, free shipping and prime member.Amazon ranks 2nd among Marketplace sites.

  • Service
    1012
  • Value
    954
  • Shipping
    967
  • Returns
    834
  • Quality
    917
Positive reviews (last 12 months): 22.5%
Positive
144
Neutral
40
Negative
456
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Positive highlights

  • Unlike a lot of other sites, they value their customers and have excellent customer service.
  • We love Amazon in this household and spend much, It is a great website, online presence, tool, and service.
  • 2018 Customer Choice Winner

Critical highlights

  • This is one of the worst sites ever to return something I have canceled my credit card I will shop somewhere else.
  • But the same thing happened again just postponed the delivery date at the day of supposed delivery.
  • How does punishing me for not letting me watch my fire TV have anything to do with a dispute on my Amazon account?
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Top Positive Review

“The prices are competitive and delivery is always prompt. I also appreciate their easy return and r”

Alexander j.
1/20/23

The prices are competitive and delivery is always prompt. I also appreciate their easy return and refund policy. The customer service is responsive and helpful. I've been particularly impressed with their Prime service, which offers free two-day shipping and access to a wide range of streaming services. Overall, I highly recommend Amazon for anyone looking for a convenient and reliable online shopping experience

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Top Critical Review

“Item was not delivered”

Julia M.
11/26/22

My $19 item was not delivered and amazon reps in online chat did not want to talk to me about it, saying as per our records it was delivered, anything else we can do for you? I had to call Amazon for the first time in 20 years just to hear the same verbiage from amazon. There was no UPS record, note or email, there was no picture proof on their side, there was no package left ( we have a camera here) but they just would not resolve the issue, This is something new, and very disgusting

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Reviews (9,867)

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juliam927
1 review
6 helpful votes
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November 26th, 2022

My $19 item was not delivered and amazon reps in online chat did not want to talk to me about it, saying as per our records it was delivered, anything else we can do for you? I had to call Amazon for the first time in 20 years just to hear the same verbiage from amazon. There was no UPS record, note or email, there was no picture proof on their side, there was no package left ( we have a camera here) but they just would not resolve the issue, This is something new, and very disgusting

izzyf12
1 review
4 helpful votes
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January 17th, 2023

Seriously, their service is going downhill. Every other order gets "delayed" which really means "lost". Customer service is outsourced and they are idiots who can only read a script. Order was received at the processing center st 4:32 am, not put on delivery truck until 4:52pm. Did not arrive, what a shock. Now they give me their delayed excuse I might get it by the 20th. Over this. Get your act together. Hire American customer service reps!

christopherp473
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January 28th, 2020

Offered a promo for downloading their app and signing in for the first time with it. Did just that and I got a notification stating that my promo was denied. Contacted customer support and was informed of certain other "criteria" that was never initially stated. Went up to an alleged supervisor and he didn't solve the issue. Asked to speak to his boss and was denied. Have screenshot proof of the entire thing.

diannee81
1 review
4 helpful votes
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December 14th, 2022

Item was damaged during delivery. Amazon would not reship. Told I had to reorder and promised to refund the difference in pricing. I had the rep send me a "confirmation" of that via email. Spent hours on the phone being transferred from one customer service rep to another. Sent numerous emails. Finally was told, sorry we don't do that and they hung up. I would not have reordered had I known they would renege on the promised pricing.

Tip for consumers:
It would have been helpful to know Amazon has terrible customer service if you have a problem or complaint.

maryw2050
1 review
23 helpful votes
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June 7th, 2021
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I received a package today from Amazon that was atrocious. Why would a driver leave such a package on my doorstep. You want to know why because he didn't give a damn and calling Amazon to report him is like pulling teeth you have all these international customer service people who can care less of what you are complaining about. I'm going to think long and hard before ordering from them. Had to be a crack head

maliseb
1 review
3 helpful votes
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November 29th, 2022

I'm so disgusted with the way I was treated so rudly tonight for an order that 4 days late. The driver twice sat in the parking lot without leaving the van to attempt delivery. Then customer service who was extremely rude and laughed while trying to call her coworkers liar, which is the one who was respectful. I have a whole new outlook on Amazon and I will not speak highly of them again!

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hoodede
69 reviews
17 helpful votes
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December 28th, 2020
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I love shopping on Amazon! They have such a wide variety of products and affordable prices. Free shipping with amazon prime is also really handy!

tinam501
3 reviews
58 helpful votes
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December 22nd, 2022

I ordered some items a week ago and they've been constantly delayed and "running late" since then. I was supposed to receive them last weekend, then throughout the week, now it's nothing. There is absolutely no way of finding out exactly what's going on and where my package is. I will be abandoning my account and cancelling Prime very soon. I don't have time for this stupid mess.

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marving76
4 reviews
15 helpful votes
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August 14th, 2022

They hire morons. I tried to update my expiration date on my credit card it's an Amazon card the work flow say to click on expiration date select date and voila but it doesn't work. So I got on the phone with miss India who had no clue after trying everything I decided to delete the card and put in the new card and To my amazement it updates the card so they need to remove the workflow that doesn't work so customers are not confused it's apparently a bug. The other times I've called to complain on a problem like the damaged dog bed I got,you can't ever speak to some who doesn't read off a sheet of paper total idiots not sure I want to continue my relationship with this company it's going downhill like their stock.

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I returned the dog bed it was a disaster

samanthaf539
1 review
1 helpful vote
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January 18th, 2023

This site is getting ridiculous. First and foremost If you make money online by small gigs and such, don't even think about trying to use your gift cards you get paid with on Amazon. Nope! They will steal it and block your account. Assuming that is why there are so many amazon gift cards to get paid with because Amazon had stolen them from customers. Blocking their accounts. Basically straight robbing single mothers.

Tip for consumers:
Don't

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Nothing they robbed me.

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katel329
1 review
15 helpful votes
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October 12th, 2021
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I bought a gift on amazon.com.au via VPN since I'm based elsewhere. They "detected suspicious activity" on my account and froze my account across all amazon platforms. Now I had to provide evidence that it was in fact me, who ordered (which I did) and promised to review within 1-3 days. It's been a week and my account is still frozen. And no one answers my multiply query emails either. I can't use the customer service, because, guess what, you have to log in to use it.

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paulb4010
1 review
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August 30th, 2022

"Customer service" is a farce: computers giving you multiple choice responses, people for whom English is not the first language (and are hard to hear when you're hearing impaired), asking the computer to connect to a person doesn't work, etc. If you have a problem with delivery the computer tells you to either wait 48 hours or check with your neighbors. Is that help/service? Doesn't work for me.

Tip for consumers:
That I would get better service from the local Staples

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Note pads

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dlynnr
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January 15th, 2023

I seriously can't believe I am writing this review. USUALLY, I don't have a problem with amazon, however their idiot delivery person stopped (maybe) and dropped the package over the fence in my front yard. This so stupid and lazy that if amazon hired this person, then they are not going to care about how the package was delivered. Q: Can a package actually be smarter than the delivery person? A: Yes, if they work for amazon. LOL.

Tip for consumers:
If it were possible, I would skip the overnight delivery

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The products were fine once they dried out and warmed, remember the was dropped over the fence into my front yard approx. 9-930 pm

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derekh286
3 reviews
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September 30th, 2021

Always satisfied with the service, you can find literally anything you want on Amazon. Delivery is fast too. Great customer service. Heard there might be issues with the refunds, but I never made one, so I can't say for sure. Ordered packages many times and never had a problem, but I always buy from trusted sellers. I've also read that Amazon has been getting worse with the last years, but that is not something I would notice and confirm. Many thanks to the people who work there!

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eBook, vinyl player, film camera, hiking inventory, books, and that's not even a full list:)

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alexanderj249
2 reviews
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January 20th, 2023

The prices are competitive and delivery is always prompt. I also appreciate their easy return and refund policy. The customer service is responsive and helpful. I've been particularly impressed with their Prime service, which offers free two-day shipping and access to a wide range of streaming services. Overall, I highly recommend Amazon for anyone looking for a convenient and reliable online shopping experience

mayl16
8 reviews
1 helpful vote
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May 18th, 2021

Good n convenient online shopping platform with a variety of product choice for nationwide shopper. For international shipment I opt for eBay as its communication platform between buyer n seller is more structured and effective than Amazon.
Reason is although Amazon has very good customer support but if you contact the seller, the seller is not as responsive as the eBay seller. Otherwise I will give 5 star here. Amazon has prime shipment options and in general ship very quickly. Transaction is always trusted and reliable as in case the seller don't ship Amazon would refund right away. What else is good for Amazon is when you need to return the items you can just drop off to the designated Amazon drop off locations instead of paying $$ on shipment

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Perfect for nationwide shipment

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kattiec6
2 reviews
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September 20th, 2021

Anytime any where amazon has you covered. They provide an excellent service to all of your buying needs. I literally can say they have excellent return agreements and just over all speedy shipping. Most places do not ship as often and quickly as Amazon. Amazon is my number one go to site for clothing and pretty much any need. The site is eye catching and will get your attention to them lightening deals. Just such Amaze-on!

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You name it I probably got it on Amazon.com

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jdm38
2 reviews
31 helpful votes
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February 9th, 2021
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Amazon has been going downhill for a few years now but today it's absolutely ridiculous wit the constant separate deliveries, broken cheap products imported from China, 3rd party sellers who won't answer when there's a problem. The site is a complete joke these days and I'd love to see some other company take over Amazon's spot. A company who respects their customers and has good delivery.

Tip for consumers:
Buy local

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Electronics and clothing. Home accessories and appliances

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shawnah161
1 review
1 helpful vote
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January 3rd, 2023

I tried to get into my account and was locked out. I called customer support and they said they couldn't help me. I just wanted them to cancel my account and they said they couldn't. It's their website why can they not cancel accounts if the person is locked out of the account. Very disappointing will never use them again. My information isn't safe on their website. Still unable to cancel account. They need to work on this issue. I would give them zero stars if possible.

gauravs168
1 review
1 helpful vote
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January 25th, 2023

I have had the worst experience with Amazon. They suspended my 15 year old prime account and forfeited the amount I paid for prime membership without giving any valid reason. Please don't trust Amazon blindly, dont keep any money in pay balance and dont take prime membership. They can suspend accounts anytime and cheat you of your own money. Most harassing online portal I have dealt with.BEWARE

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sergeys79
3 reviews
9 helpful votes
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March 17th, 2021

My wife and I love hazelnuts, and from time to time, she would buy a four-pound bag under the brand name " We Got Nuts " on the Amazon website. The last bag she received was a big surprise. All nuts tasted stale, and many were bitter, rotten, or covered with mold. She wrote to Amazon asking to send them back, and Amazon refused to accept them. After that, she wrote a review describing the poor quality of the product. Unfortunately, Amazon declined to post her review, saying that it was misleading.

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miteshp1
2 reviews
8 helpful votes
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January 7th, 2023

I would rate it one star if I could, they put my account on hold and demanded I provide a copy of the receipt which I cannot provide without logging in. I called and argued with the customer service and they were off zero help. Ask me to fill out a form which would take over 24 hours to resolve the matter which it would not resolve because I do not have the receipt they want. It's crazy that in this digital age company that supposedly leads the way cannot solve the identity over the phone.

kenc692
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August 1st, 2022

Extremely disappointed in Amazon ethics! The box arrives with obvious signs of being opened (picture) previously. Even of a portion of the box label had been removed. Once I opened it, original packaging was missing and it even included an instruction manual (picture) for a completely different cooker!

This was a primary ad, not an "other sellers" or "used" category ad. Nowhere in the ad did it say open box / used or anything else to indicate anything less than class A merchandise. Completely unethical and without integrity.

Tip for consumers:
BE VIGILANT

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karens4400
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January 4th, 2023

I ordered a item from Amazon and wasnt what i thought when i seen it. Tried to send it back and hit the wrong return button so tried another way to return it and now the locker is full and has been for 2 days.If they dont want my business then I will go elsewhere from now on. Pretty $#*!ty service if ou ask me.I will no longer order from now on and will inform any that asks DO NOT BUY FROM AMAZON

davierb2
1 review
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February 3rd, 2021
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Its been almost a whole three weeks since I send my item back and still haven't gotten a refund their return service is so slow I'm really mad I need my money now the fact I contact three people didn't help they all say the same thing "wait another week" like the heck smh I'm disappointed in Amazon love them for their shipping but beware of sending items back.

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Q&A (62)

Question:

How do i cancel my account with amazon? i no longer have the e-mail that they sent me about the new rules.

Answer:

I would call their customer service dept. They are all pretty knowledgeable and helpful. Good luck.

By Konstantin P.
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Question:

Has anyone had problems with shipping to australia?

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Bought a hair dryer for my daughter in Melbourne. Arrived no probs.

By Tony A.
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Are all amazon products us dollars

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I have never shipped or had things shipped to or from Australia. Sorry

By Monica C.
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Why amazon will not hold their vendors responsible for fleecing their customers. won lane ffleeced a 70 yr. old woman with breast cancer and amazon jumped on the band wagon and cheered for the crooks. told their customer eff you won lane says your a liar. no investigation nothing for a loyal customer for many years and has spent thousands of dollars on amazon. but now they can shove it up their cheating lying a-holes. anybody from amazon got and answer to the disloyalty you show to your customers and lick the butt of cheating, lying, grubbing vendors. shame shame on you both.

Answer:

This problem began when Amazon Market Place started up and when I saw how bad it was with sellers selling at 3 to 4 times the full retail price at other online stores, it was a hint for me to stop supporting Amazon Market Place. If its sold by Amazon, I might buy it but I do my utmost to find a lower price so I don't have to buy it from Amazon. More often than not Bestbuy or Staples has it for the same or lower price. Bought an Asus RT AC 5300 from Bestbuy for 500 Canadian and it doesn't sell for less at Amazon. Returns are no hassle 30 day returns and no shipping just take it to a local retail store and that saves the wrapping and shipping.

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Hallo. i saw on your site a lot of discount on bulova womans watchers. is it realistic? are these watchers real?

Answer:

The above answers are good - I agree that a personal contact on the phone is best. - Go to 'Your Account', then click 'Let Us Help You' -then click Help - Then 'need more help',- then click 'Contact Us' - fill out the 3 steps and choose 'more no norder questions, - then clock on phone - from there it will direct you (how long the wait etc and they call you back)

By John G.
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Hi do you provide reviews on amazon.com

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Yes I do on the items I purchase and also through google and sitejabber

By LisaMarie O.
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How does amazon factor in the postal cost

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The shipping cost is in the listing if that's what you're asking. If you click on new/used, it will be below the cost. If you have Prime, most things are free shipping.

By Kira S.
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Question:

My order has been placed, confirmed, and waiting to be shipped. but amazon hasn't taken the funds out of my account yet. what does this mean?

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It takes longer if you don't pay monthly for Amazon prime.

By Robart B.
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@mohamed: no. take your complaint directly to bbb. meanwhile, dispute this transaction with your credit card.

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You answer on the actual question I believe.

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I have a order video games 7 order. 6 order come with normal box... and the order number seven come with big3x box my question is... why the 6 box or 6 order its in normal package? and why the order number 7 is in big3x cartoon only 5pcs videogame inside and the borderlinx said its not there mistake coz they are just recive and deliver not they are the one who pack the package. i pay charge its make me sad

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I really don't understand. The box packaging doesn't matter really. But possibly go to Amazon customer service, and ask for help. You may be able to get the other video games too, and if not, you can always ask for a refund.

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