{"id":14250,"date":"2021-11-12T10:48:07","date_gmt":"2021-11-12T18:48:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/socialcatfish.com\/blog\/?p=14250"},"modified":"2021-11-22T16:09:29","modified_gmt":"2021-11-23T00:09:29","slug":"is-wish-legit-a-buyers-guide-to-getting-the-best-deal","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wp.socialcatfish.cloud\/scamfish\/is-wish-legit-a-buyers-guide-to-getting-the-best-deal\/","title":{"rendered":"Is Wish Legit? 4 Easy Tips to Avoid Wish Scams"},"content":{"rendered":"

Whether you want to buy a new phone, a kitchen knife, an inflatable pool, or any other gift for the holidays, you can all get them on Wish<\/a> for outrageously low prices. Available in over 100 countries, Wish has become one of the fastest-growing shopping apps<\/a> worldwide.<\/span><\/p>\n

However, given how cheap the products are, you can\u2019t help but think: \u201cIs Wish legit?\u201d Yes, it\u2019s not a scam. However, there have been reports of faulty products and other fraudulent activities on the platform. Read on to know more about Wish and how you can shop safely on the app!<\/span><\/p>\n[aesop_image img=”https:\/\/socialcatfish.com\/scamfish\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/pexels-sora-shimazaki-5926462-1.jpg” panorama=”off” align=”center” lightbox=”on” captionsrc=”custom” captionposition=”left” revealfx=”off” overlay_revealfx=”off”]\n

What is Wish?<\/span><\/h2>\n

In 2010, Wish was established by former Google<\/a> and Yahoo<\/a> engineers, Peter Szulczewski and Danny Zhang. This online marketplace<\/a> allows you to purchase items at unbelievably low rates. These include hair extensions, laptops, smartwatches, and even fun and weird products, like fake human tongues and toilet lights. Its <\/span>sales in 2018<\/span><\/a> reached around $1.9 billion. Now, it\u2019s estimated to grow to around $8.7 billion.<\/span><\/p>\n

If you\u2019re wondering why Wish products are so cheap, that\u2019s because the product is sent directly from the factory to your home. Since there are no middlemen, the costs are significantly lower. Products are also often from China, which lets retailers produce large volumes of goods for low costs.<\/span><\/p>\n[aesop_image img=”https:\/\/socialcatfish.com\/scamfish\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/amy-shamblen-F52I5BtDuhY-unsplash.jpg” panorama=”off” align=”center” lightbox=”on” captionsrc=”custom” captionposition=”left” revealfx=”off” overlay_revealfx=”off”]\n

Is Wish Legit?<\/span><\/h2>\n

Given that you can buy a smartwatch for $10 or less and even get some items for free, you might think that Wish is a scam. However, it is legit. The company really exists, and they\u2019re based in San Francisco, California. They also have different offices worldwide, like Toronto<\/a>, Shanghai<\/a>, and Amsterdam<\/a>.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

However, buying your favorite products at Wish includes some risks. For instance, you can get earbuds for only $0.50! It will be shipped to your place, but there\u2019s no guarantee that it will work. The platform also had <\/span>over 5,000 complaints<\/span><\/a> on Better Business Bureau (BBB)<\/a>.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

There are items that do not deliver the same quality as described. Either you will get the wrong color, the size and the actual item won\u2019t match the pictures provided, or the products will simply not be what you expected. Other customers say the products didn\u2019t arrive.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Shipping also takes longer than usual<\/a> \u2014 around 11 to 22 business days. Items are often shipped from China, so you aren\u2019t likely to get them in two to three days. There were reports of defective products as well. You can request a refund<\/a> and wait for up to three days before you\u2019ll get a response from their customer support.<\/span><\/p>\n

Some shoppers, however, complain about having to pay for the return shipping costs. Since they have to be shipped back to China, you might end up paying more than the item that you want to return.<\/span><\/p>\n\n[aesop_image img=”https:\/\/socialcatfish.com\/scamfish\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/pexels-negative-space-34577.jpg” panorama=”off” align=”center” lightbox=”on” captionsrc=”custom” captionposition=”left” revealfx=”off” overlay_revealfx=”off”]\n

How To Avoid Scams On Wish<\/span><\/h2>\n

Wish may let you purchase a wide range of low-priced products, but taking the following steps will help you shop safely and avoid scams<\/a>:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

1. Check Customer Reviews Thoroughly<\/span><\/h3>\n

Click on the photos that previous customers have uploaded to know how the actual product looks. If the reviews are often negative, reevaluate your decision to buy the product. It\u2019s best to pick items tagged as verified by shoppers as this means they have received positive customer feedback<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n

2. Review the Shipping Information<\/span><\/h3>\n

To set clear expectations, check the shipping details, including the cost and the number of days you have to wait before the package arrives. Read reviews as other customers might mention delays and other shipping problems. Others never get the item, so make sure to monitor your order.<\/span><\/p>\n[aesop_image img=”https:\/\/socialcatfish.com\/scamfish\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/brooke-lark-W1B2LpQOBxA-unsplash-1.jpg” panorama=”off” align=”center” lightbox=”on” captionsrc=”custom” captionposition=”left” revealfx=”off” overlay_revealfx=”off”]\n

3. Beware of Misleading Product Description<\/span><\/h3>\n

Deceptive descriptions are the usual complaint of Wish shoppers<\/a>. The products may look better in photos than in real life. Diligently check the reviews and ratings of customers instead of focusing on the product descriptions.<\/span><\/p>\n

4. Pick the Right Size<\/span><\/h3>\n

Buying some clothes and shoes? Make sure to check the size chart<\/a> to get the right size for you. As the products are usually from China, the small or large variations do not match the usual clothing sizes in the United States.<\/span><\/p>\n

Shop Safely With Social Catfish<\/span><\/h2>\n

When Shopping, Dating, or meeting people online, it is hard to know what is legit and what is not. At Social Catfish we give you the tools to check search for any piece of information on a person to make sure they are who they say they are. Use the search bar below to find the truth about anyone.<\/p>\n

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