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Whatnot Overview

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Rating Distribution

Whatnot has a 1.7 star rating from 283 reviews, 5% would recommend, with 78% unfavorable and 13% positive sentiment; consumers are mostly dissatisfied.

Key Takeaways for Future Customers

  • Read Whatnot reviews and vet sellers before buying.
  • Expect slow or absent customer service for refunds and disputes.
  • Keep tracking and payment records for potential chargebacks.

Negative Feedback / Risk Areas

  • Frequent customer complaints about no customer service and blocked refunds.
  • Reports of auto-bidding glitches, unauthorized charges, and account suspensions.
  • Damaged, empty, or counterfeit items and poor exchange/refund handling.

Positive Feedback

Some users note good deals, fun auctions, and a few honest sellers despite service issues.

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Shannin Etj
map-marker Yorktown, Virginia

There is a lot of different things on what not, but it still has good and bad , just like the world it lives in.people will never help you when you need them too ,only when it helps them.

I bought something and after I paid for it the sales told me too cancel my payment but I dont know how

User's recommendation: Stay clear of any thing that looks too good

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Louie A Ein

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| map-marker Deadwood, South Dakota

Whatnot is nothing but a fraudulent platform.

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AI Highlights
  • - Order for a children's toy arrived in an empty package; item not shipped.
  • - Platform refused to intervene; requester seeks refund for $403.06.
Whatnot is nothing but a fraudulent platform.

933622****600019****80 (tracking number)

Order #119857**** (platform order number)

brendaerlebachno@***.com (email address)

nicholasanderson92634**** (buyer username)

Children's toy (item purchased)

Order total: $403.06 (amount paid)

I purchased a children's toy on the platform, but the seller failed to ship the actual item and instead sent an empty package. I attempted to resolve the issue with the seller multiple times to no avail.

I subsequently asked the platform to intervene, but they have refused to handle the matter and keep rejecting my requests. Whenever I contact the seller, they claim that the platform won't issue a refund.

Despite my repeated applications for a resolution, the platform refuses to take action. I am therefore filing this complaint against the platform and hope for a fair outcome.

Loss:
$403
Pros:
  • You can see the actual item
Cons:
  • Platform is somewhat deceptive

Preferred solution: Full refund

User's recommendation: This platform is a total rip-off; it offers absolutely no protection for buyers and is completely biased toward sellers. The seller sent me an empty package, yet the platform refused to process a refund. I advise against buying anything on this platform.

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Jennifer P Dko

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| map-marker Des Moines, Iowa

Overcharging for shipping!!

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AI Highlights
  • - Shipping is charged after 12 items; bundles up to 15.
  • - Refund requests were rejected without review.
  • - Attempts to contact staff were ignored.
Whatnot - Overcharging for shipping!!
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Was bidding on things and buying some items, and a particular auction has a rule where it will bundle up to 15 items together before charging for shipping again. They started charging me at 12 items rather than 15, and whatnot doesn't even have an actual human reviewing anything, and they flat-out rejected a refund.

I asked the actual auctioneer for a refund, and they ignored me!

This actually happens pretty often; you'd think I would learn, but I'm always giving somebody else the benefit of the doubt! Thinking that justice will prevail and all that.

Loss:
$6
Pros:
  • Cheap items
Cons:
  • Cheap items you always get what you pay for

Preferred solution: Full refund

User's recommendation: Be careful and keep track of your money!!!

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Jesus A Apd

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| map-marker San Francisco, California

Cancel an order

AI Highlights
  • - Spent over $600 bidding yesterday; wants orders cancelled.
  • - Promised 1/10oz coin but got a $20 coin; claims gambling signs; can't message seller.
Whatnot - Cancel an order

hi,

i placed multiple bids and spent over $600 yesterday with a buyer. i feel scammed. need to cancel. this seller had a sign held up with a 1/10oz gold coin held up. i was under the impression that i would win a 1/10oz gold coin. instead i won a $20 coin. in addition to that he held up multiple 1/4 chance signs in winning. this feels like an illegal gambling scam. i don't want him to ship out any of the items. i don't want them. i have dealt with great sellers on whatnot and this is not one of them. i'm not able to message the seller, when i try to send a message it redirects back to the message inbox. please help. i'm a good customer on whatnot and would like to continue buying from other sellers.

orders that need to be cancelled.

hi,

i placed multiple bids and spent over $600 yesterday with a buyer. i feel scammed. need to cancel. this seller had a sign held up with a 1/10oz gold coin held up. i was under the impression that i would win a 1/10oz gold coin. instead i won a $20 coin. in addition to that he held up multiple 1/4 chance signs in winning. this feels like an illegal gambling scam. i don't want him to ship out any of the items. i don't want them. i have dealt with great sellers on whatnot and this is not one of them. i'm not able to message the seller, when i try to send a message it redirects back to the message inbox. please help. i'm a good customer on whatnot and would like to continue buying from other sellers.

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Loss:
$630
Pros:
  • You can find good sellers
Cons:
  • There are some dishonest sellers looking to rip you off and steal your money be very careful to read reviews

Preferred solution: Full refund

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Antonio T Jsw

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Verified Reviewer
| map-marker Charlotte, North Carolina

Refund - fraudulent transactions

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AI Highlights
  • - Fraudulent charges about $500 via WhatNot on Apple Pay.
  • - No verification emails or history, no live support, refund requested.
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Updated by user Jun 03, 2026

I’ve never used this service and never will. When dealing with resolutions of fraud, this company is unprofessional.

Original review Jun 01, 2026
I’ve been trying to dispute this fraudulent activity for the past several weeks. There has been nearly $500 dollars fraudulent taken from my Apple Pay account and used through this WhatNot service.

I’ve called the merchant WhatNot and was not able to reach a human representative. The customer service was Ai generated ([GOVERNMENT_ID]), which it ended the call on its own without resolving the issue. I have no emails of account verification or transaction history with WhatNot. I have no PayPal transaction history between WhatNot and I.

The merchant continued to attempt to pull funds from my ApplePay after several attempts of insufficient funds. I’m not sure what else to do I’ve never had this happen before and do wish ApplePay had more security measures as this ordeal makes these services untrustworthy.
Please retreat my funds.
Loss:
$493
Cons:
  • Ai generated customer service

Preferred solution: Full refund

User's recommendation: Be extremely cautious as it is difficult to get issues resolved through this company if fraudulent activity is happening.

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Mahsa S Adn

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Verified Reviewer
| map-marker Commack, New York

The Whatnot platform refuses to give it to me.

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AI Highlights
  • - Purchased a Game box on Whatnot and received an empty package.
  • - The platform failed to honor its buyer protection policies; the seller states no refund.
The Whatnot platform refuses to give it to me.
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Order #120425**** (my order number on the platform)

930552****601321****02 (my tracking number on the platform)

brianhunteroh@***.com (my personal email address)

juangarcia5660**** (my username on the platform)

game box (the name of the item I purchased)

Order Total: $483.63 (the purchase amount)

I purchased a 'game box' on the Whatnot platform but received an empty package from the seller. I have repeatedly requested a refund from the platform, but they have failed to process it.

I also contacted the seller directly, and their response was that the platform would not issue a refund.

The platform has failed to honor its buyer protection policies, which amounts to fraudulent behavior. Having no other recourse, I am turning to you to intervene with the platform on my behalf; I hope for a fair resolution.

Loss:
$483
Pros:
  • Easy to buy
  • But after-sales service is difficult
Cons:
  • I am very disappointed with whatnot

Preferred solution: Full refund

User's recommendation: This platform is a rip-off; there are many sellers who send empty packages, and the platform refuses to issue refunds. I suggest exercising caution when making a purchase.

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Jn Evens S

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Verified Reviewer

I try to call to help to unlock my account because made an error when I upload my ID, after a long time i can't finish the process , and i used my passport and now my account is d

Whatnot - I try to call to help to unlock my account because made an error when I upload...

I start to create an account and when I have to upload my ID my driver license I can't and then I tried another ID my passport but it wasn't a US passport in this step my account is denied it was an error please help me to get back my account please

Preferred solution: Apology

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Star R Kga

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Verified Reviewer
| map-marker Saint Albans, West Virginia

Customer bundling packaging

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AI Highlights
  • - Poor connectivity caused restarts.
  • - Shipping was reduced to 1 bundle; support adjusted charges and provided photos of the adjusted, protective package.
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Customer bundling packaging, during my show, I had poor connectivity and had to restart my show 3 times. My customer was charged 3 consecutive shipping fees and was upset about the bundled shipping.

I was able to adjust her shipping to 1 bundle and adjusted the weight and notified Whatnot support about the charges.

After support assisted the customer, I was able to provide the photos of the adjusted package bundled into 1 and the shipping weight. Her purchases were fragile vintage Fenton glassware, so I had to protect her products in her packaging, and so it was heavy but within the weight she paid for.

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Johnathon H Tar

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Verified Reviewer
| map-marker Muskegon, Michigan

Account suspension

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It's telling me my card is not supported on the app. Even though I've already made purchases, so if that's the case, I'd like a refund and my account closed.

Loss:
$514
Pros:
  • Dont know
Cons:
  • Card is not supported

Preferred solution: Full refund

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Tailer Ytp

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Because I didn’t place three separate orders they charged me three separate times now only order one time only swipe one time on Whatnot and they charge me three separate shipments and three different

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I placed the order on the 14th and I swipe one time in the seller. I dont know who charged me for three different shipment and three different orders but I didnt.

I didnt order three different Chico sticks. I only ordered one time so I try t

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Cassandra N Ihp

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Verified Reviewer
| map-marker Albuquerque, New Mexico

Counterfeit items sold

Updated by user Aug 08, 2026

It is so sl9w to actually get someone to respond and when they do they its still a long process to actually get some kind of solution they need a customer service phone number with all the money they make and employees they have they should be able to get a customer service live agent 24/7

Original review Aug 02, 2026

I bought 2 boxes. They were bundled boxes of items.

One was for almost $250. The other one was for almost seventy dollars, and it was all counterfeit perfume and cologne.

Loss:
$342
Pros:
  • Can find really good deals
Cons:
  • Takes forever to receive a response if theres an issue

Preferred solution: Full refund

User's recommendation: Be careful what you buy on there. Because customer service doesn't quickly take care of the customers

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Paul B Jmf
map-marker Fort Wayne, Indiana

I want to know why I can't get refunded for broken items that were shipped to me

AI Highlights
  • - Shipping is costly and items often arrive damaged.
  • - Refunds are refused despite damage, leaving consumers unprotected from shady sellers.
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You charge so much for shipping, but yet they don't take care of the things that are shipped. Even though the guy that packed the box didn't pack it right, the shipping just throws your boxes around.

Then you get a hold of you guys to get a refund, and you guys refuse it. This is wrong. I keep getting messed up with you guys by some of these shady sellers and everything else. It's not my fault that you guys let those kinds of people on your site.

I'm just a customer, and I'm thinking I'm getting a good deal, but then when I get taken advantage of, that bothers me. Then you guys say you're there to protect the consumer, yet you refuse the consumer when they bring it to your attention that something's wrong.

Loss:
$78
Pros:
  • Most of the time they have legit sellers and they package the stuff decent
Cons:
  • And the shipping is too high and who they have the shipping through just throws your stuff around and breaks it up and process of getting it shipped to you
  • Need to screen their sellers

Preferred solution: Full refund

User's recommendation: Be very leery there's shady sellers on this site and by what I'm learning what not doesn't protect the consumer

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Jennifer A Zkh

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Verified Reviewer
| map-marker Miami, Florida

I didn’t recievd my refund

AI Highlights
  • - Refund not received; no agent available.
  • - Tablet had a suspicious app linked to illicit activity; debit cards need replacing due to activation issues.
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No one was available to take my call and I have an issue with my refund. I never received it.

I need this refund to be covered because whoever sold me my fire tablet had a suspicious app on it to *** into other devices for illegal financial gain. I need to replace all my debit cards because I fried to activate this device with a couple of my accounts

Pros:
  • Great deals on antiques and purses
Cons:
  • Do not buy electricronic devices on this aop

Preferred solution: Full refund

User's recommendation: Buyer beware, There are a lot of scammers on this app

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Huu T Ylr
map-marker Melbourne, Victoria

Something wrong with my transaction

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Hi my name is Huu . I making the transaction on whatnot today and for some reason it minus my money i have a photo for that but it say on the screen that my purchase if fail and it still take my money . I need some 1 to check kn that for me

Loss:
$176

Preferred solution: Full refund

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Huu T Ylr
map-marker Melbourne, Victoria

Something wrong with my transaction

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I making an transaction with whatnot they minus my money but in the same time it say that my purchases was failed but my money is gone and it should be refund if it failed but it never did

Loss:
$176

Preferred solution: Full refund

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Gladys B Djw
map-marker Gilford, New Hampshire

It showed that I won but I didn’t. I am very upset about this

Whatnot - It showed that I won but I didn’t. I am very upset about this

It showed that I won a row of lounge flys, but I guess I didn't. I took a screenshot too.

I am so disappointed with Whatnot.

The seller said that it has been an issue. It's not right to get someone's hopes up, then you get let down.

Loss:
$200

Preferred solution: Full refund

User's recommendation: Until this is resolved don’t order from whatnot

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