Zapaka Reviews 

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TrustScore 1.5 out of 5

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Evaluating 58 reviews, most reviewers were let down by their experience overall. Customers frequently complained about extremely poor product quality, inaccurate sizing that did not follow standard measurements, and items that looked nothing like the online photos. Consumers also highlighted frustrating return processes, mentioning expensive international shipping fees to America and unhelpful responses from support teams. Though some customers experienced these significant issues, a minority of people were satisfied with their purchases, mentioning that the items fit well and featured good quality. Reviewers also shared positive experiences regarding timely delivery, stating that dresses matched the promotional images and delighted their families.

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Product

Consumers express deep dissatisfaction with the product, highlighting that the items received look completely... See more

Return policy

Clients share profound dissatisfaction with the return policy, noting that the process is unnecessarily... See more

Quality

Customers consistently note negative experiences with quality, pointing out that fabrics feel cheap, look... See more

Refund

Customers had negative experiences with refunds due to restrictive policies and excessive international... See more

Price

Users describe widespread dissatisfaction regarding the high prices and excessive shipping or return fees.... See more

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Worst customer experience. Sincerely regret not checking reviews before buying. Item is shipped from China and returns are needlessly complicated to discourage returns. Offered me £4 to keep a poor q... See more

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Quality of item is extremely poor considering cost. Fit of the item is not to standard UK sizes. If you want to return the item, you bear the cost of shipping both ways. They ask for pictures of you... See more

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I don’t often leave reviews but feel compelled to do so as this hasn't been a good experience and has genuinely caused such stress. I’ve been trying to process a refund since the start of the mo... See more

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

This company is a scam. I ordered a dress and almost immediately realized it was the wrong one. I sent an email to customer support requesting a refund. I was told because I made my request within 24h... See more


Company details

  1. Women's Clothing Store
  2. Clothing Store

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True elegance is never one-size-fits-all. At ZAPAKA, we celebrate individuality, believing that the most beautiful dress is one that feels like it was made just for you. Our commitment to this idea comes alive through our custom sizing and bespoke color services. This level of personalization is an art. It means your gown is thoughtfully crafted from the moment of your order, becoming a final, treasured piece in your wardrobe's story. It's a promise of a look that is uniquely yours. We are dedicated to this craft and to your satisfaction. Your experience, shared here on Trustpilot, is a vital part of our commitment to excellence.


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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Disappointing

Disappointing! I ordered a dress around a month or so ago, it arrived but unfortunately the size was wrong, it was too small. I tried to contact zapaka service, only first email was ever responded to. I sent multiple emails, asking for follow ups, asking for help and nothing! I really liked the dress but there was no communication with the service whatsoever. Be careful! If something will be wrong with your dress you just lost £100+! Im really disappointed and would not recommend to anyone!

1 April 2024
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

The worst company ever

The worst company ever. They will go offline once you want to return a dress and lie there’s a problem with their social media accounts! I’m now stuck with a £120 dress that’s awful quality!!! They are also based in China not the uk. Devious company that lie and scam you out of money

1 March 2024
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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Took a long time to arrive, but worth it

I was really, really worried I got scammed after ordering and reading the reviews on here. It took a long time for customer service to reply, but they were really nice. It took a total of 8 weeks (2months) for the dress to arrive after ordering, but honestly, I couldn't be happier with the outcome. It's a gorgeous dress and the quality was so much better than I thought it would be. I'd recommend but my only advice would be to order months in advance before your event.

2 February 2024
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

AVOID!

AVOID!
Ordered two dresses, which weren’t awful to be fair, but not the quality you’d expect for the price.

Multiple attempts to email to start the returns process, as per their returns policy. All unanswered.

I feel the .co.uk website offers false reassurance.
They don’t adhere to their own returns policy

24 March 2024
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

DO NOT USE THIS COMPANY

DO NOT USE THIS COMPANY

Their items are of really bad quality, I paid £32 for a dress that is basically falling apart. Asked for a refund, they don't respond. chased several times and then they offered 10% back.

Avoid using this company

13 March 2024
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

very surprised and happy about my order!!

ordered a dress and it arrived just like in the photos! i admit i was very worried reading the bad reviews, and as i dont plan to return this dress i cant speak on their returns policy, but for me shipping was fast (arrived in 10 days!!) and the quality of the dress is great. they do ship from china so as long as you arent concerned about long shipping times or returns then zapaka is great!

21 March 2024
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Terrible do not buy from them.

Terrible do not buy from them.
Only way to return items is to pay for them to delivered to an address in China! Even though they are called Zapaka UK!
Completely have you fooled you are buying from a uk company. Nothing anywhere on their site does it say returns to China only

31 August 2023
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

***************DO NOT USE THIS COMPANY…

***************DO NOT USE THIS COMPANY **********

****************SCAM ALERT***********************

Ordered a fleece jacket which took 5 weeks to arrive and terrible customer service.
It arrived and looked nothing like the picture, but instead a highly flammable item that i couldn't even give to a charity !!

Obviously I requested a return/refund and have no response to my emails!!!!!!!!!!

this will be the last time i am fooled/scammed.

12 March 2024
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Unable to return items

I have tried to return my order twice over email, as well as over WhatsApp and chat function. I have received no response. Awful customer service. My order number is ZAPAKAUK42091.

11 March 2024
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

DO NOT USE THIS COMPANY!

DO NOT USE THIS COMPANY!!

Wish I could give no stars as their customer service is non-existent! I emailed weeks ago asking to return 2 dresses and they just won’t get back to me. I have sent many emails since and tried talking to them on their live chat which is an absolute waste of time as it says someone will get back to you but never does! I would just like to know where to return my items to but they will not reply!!
Avoid using at all cost unless you want to waste your money!

25 February 2024
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

DO NOT ORDER FROM HERE

Ordered a dress for my works do. I was told it would take a week which would have been plenty of time to find something else but took 4 weeks! This was after my works do so I sent it back. I never got my money back for the dress or nearly £20 postage. £70 down the drain. DO NOT OTDER FROM THESE.

9 December 2023
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Ordered a dress arrived two sizes…

Ordered a dress arrived two sizes smaller than what I ordered. Contacted seller they do not acknowledge their garment is defective, insists the the buyer pays postage to return item back to China cost £40.00+ on a £100 dress. Bought via PayPal reported to them. Buyer beware it is not worth the hazel dealing with this company. Quality of goods we good it is a shame the company do not except their responsibilities with faulty goods.

1 March 2024
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

AVOID! DO NOT USE!

Quite possibly the worst customer experience I have ever experienced.
Massive delays in delivery
When we finally got the two dresses we decided we wanted to return one.
I have not gotten a response to my email asking how to return because apparently you need their approval to return.
Complete joke.

1 February 2024
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Very Disappointed 🙁

The suit I ordered for my partner was too small.

But first of all they use a delivery company that doe not leave a card when they are trying to deliver - they left the parcel with a neighbour who thankfully brought the parcel to us.

Trying to return the item is a nightmare - they do not answer their emails and the live chat does not work. I can't get an address out of them to send a return. The ironic thing is I would buy the next size up, but it is too risky
Update - I managed to get an address by starting a PayPal dispute and got my money back

28 February 2024
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

NEVER EVER USE! TOTAL SCAM

I ordered a dress for my friends wedding, I ordered a UK size 14 and then sent a UK10, even worse the dress was not the same as the one I had ordered. Order: WBQDUK5103. I haven't been able to get a response from the email addresses provided for refund, so I have been completely ignored despite the fact they have not sent what I ordered.
I opened a case with PayPal in order to contact them and confirm that I had not received what I ordered, I sent pictures of the dress and the labels on the dress. they ignored my email and responded confirming that the package had been delivered, this is a joke as they did not deliver what I ordered and paid £90 for. I have now replied again for a return label to send back the item I NEVER ordered for a refund and am again Longley waiting a response. the biggest upset here is that I never ordered what they sent but I am expected to pay for it despite being able to prove its not what I ordered. My next move will be to ask paypal to handle the dispute and as I paid with credit card via paypal I am going to report the fraud to the bank. I would completely avoid this company all together and any like it as it is a scam.

26 February 2024
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

DO NOT BUY FROM THIS COMPANY Update……

DO NOT BUY FROM THIS COMPANY Update… having finally received some kind of response It now turns out you have to return items to China. This is both costly and not easy. I’ve managed to get something sorted at the cost of £10. Dress was £50. I will risk it see what happens as bought via Klarna.
Zapaka is a rip off company and the fact you have to return it to China I’m guessing most don’t bother so they just keep robbing money. Save yourself the trouble and your hard earned cash it’s not worth the risk!! You have been warned. I will update on how the return goes. (Bought dress end of Dec 23)

7 February 2024
Unprompted review

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