Cost Plus World Market Reviews 

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TrustScore 2 out of 5

2.2

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Considering 38 reviews, most reviewers were unhappy with their experience overall, citing persistent problems across multiple transactions. Customers frequently reported frustrating issues regarding severely damaged shipments, significantly delayed order fulfillment times, and unhelpful support teams. Many buyers also received old products close to expiration dates or incorrect items that did not match their online purchases. Some reviewers were happy with the exceptionally friendly store staff and praised the genuinely helpful in-person customer service they received during visits. Consumers also appreciated the wide variety of unique product selections available to browse across the physical retail locations. People noted that these pleasant physical store interactions contrasted sharply with their difficult digital shopping experiences.

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Order

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Customer service

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Reviews shaping this summary

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Ordered some British cookies which were delivered today. Found out they all expire in 6 weeks. Pathetic that they feel dumping old stock on someone who was a loyal customer is perfectly acceptable... See more

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Checked three (3) times on availability before I ordered - all within 10 minutes. Ordered online for store pickup. Paid. No response from World Market. When I called to check on my order, I was... See more

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

I was in the Napa store to shop, a return and pu an order. It was almost closing time and a few minutes before I headed to the check out (I hate keeping ppl after hours). The lady who proceeded to hel... See more

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I will NEVER buy from world market again. Buyer beware! Wood Adirondack chairs.. peeled and cracked all over in less than one year. When I brought this to the store’s attention. They argued with me... See more


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  1. Furniture Store
  2. Home Goods Store

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Worldmarket.com offers a great selection of home items; Home Furnishings, Home Décor and Living Room Furniture. Shop now at Worldmarket.com and save.


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TrustScore 2 out of 5

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

False advertising

Doesn’t describe their products appropriately and false advertises. Sold me a 11x14 frame which was really 13x16. That’s my fault of course (per company) causing a forfeit of the coupon I used. Company doesn’t stand by their products or provide good customer service. All I asked for was my coupon back since THEY false advertised their product I bought. Basically got a sorry for your luck…someone needs to provide a tape measurer to this company.

February 1, 2023
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Last minute E-gift cards will take DAYS to arrive!!

If you're interested in getting a quick gift, by buying one of their E-gift cards,..DON'T BOTHER, as it can take SEVERAL DAYS to arrive!! One of the main perks of buying an e-gift card is that it will be delivered within a few hours. If time is of the essence, don't count on Cost Plus. In my situation,..the "event" has come and gone and now I'm stuck with a useless gift card that I don't want!!!!

January 18, 2023
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Recieved a framed picture for Christmas…

Recieved a framed picture for Christmas package was not open and they won't return it. Their policy states you can't return without a receipt on framed art, why the hell does it matter that it's art and never opened, they just screw people over on returns. If the person that bought it didn't throw the receipt away no problem and they won't even use the same card it was purchased on, will never shop there again

December 26, 2022
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Do not order anything from these…

Do not order anything from these people. They’re incompetent.
Moved into a new home. Had no full place settings. And the holidays were fast approaching.
With friends and family invited for Christmas dinner, a set of seven place servings was ordered. When the box arrived - later then paid for - the only item in it were salad plates.
No dinner plates and no bowls.
There was no indication on their web site that these items were no longer being carried.
There was also no attempt at communicating any of this. I’d stay away from buying anything from world market they are dishonest or simply incompetent. Probably both.

December 15, 2022
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

They (WM ) are the worst

They are the worst. The worse customer service and online shopping experience. Some reviewer called this company a thief, that was exactly correct. My online order got misplaced and shipped to a wrong address. When I call customer service, she asked me to wait 5 days then go file a police report. Is that a joke ? Who file a police report for a missing shipment ? What in the world is happening with this company. Never ever shop their online store. You have warned. From a pissed customer

December 1, 2022
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Useless cutomer service !!

I love buying the international favorites I grew up with from this company. However, when there's an issue, their customer service is THE WORST !! I received broken, leaking boxes of fruit juice and trying to get a replacement/refund is like pulling teeth ! Short of giving them your SSN and first born child, they make the process so long and drawn out, I can see people giving up on the idea of ever getting a refund. After about 10 emails to them with information they asked for, they decided to send me the wrong flavor juice as a replacement ! What a joke their customer service is ! Maybe if they bring their customer service back to the US, one won't be dealing with individuals whose fourth language is Englsih and who don't understand a thing you're asking them to fix !!!! If you want a "good" experience, just go the store and get your stuff there instead of ordering online because, when it comes to something going wrong with your order, they're useless in fixing the problem !

November 9, 2022
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Worst job I’ve ever worked at in my…

Worst job I’ve ever worked at in my life. And that’s on everything bro no lie, cost plus world market located 12300 Dominion Wy, Windsor, VA 23487 Moral of the story they had us working 10 days straight, because they said that’s what we all had to do there if we wanted Thanksgiving off -_- 10 days straight with 10 hours straight every shift and if you didn’t do it u was fired.. I worked there for five days straight and got a call that I was fired because I was talking about God. And the crazy thing is the two Leaders are A bald African American with glasses named Tony and a heavyset African American female named Lashonda with glasses and they’re both old enough to know right from wrong. All I said was that I was a God fearing man and that I love God and pray inside my head often and would prefer to go to my car on break because I like privacy and not only that my pops got into a Car accident and I’ve been FaceTiming him while he’s in the hospital. The warehouse is a toxic environment as it is whether it’s the people or the leaders so I feel it’s always necessary to pray and talk to God so I can keep negative energy away from me. At least God is going to place me somewhere better though🙏🏽 But please don’t waste your time here majority of the people evil frfr

November 19, 2022
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Terrible customer support

Terrible customer support.

Ordered dinnerware from Cost Plus. Packaging is completely insufficient. Each package had multiple dishes arriving broken. Reached out for customer support to receive a refund on the broken items. Had to reach out 4 times on an item and never received a refund. Emailed, sent pictures multiple times and called. All I get is directed to somebody else and nobody is helping.

Very frustrating experience.

November 15, 2022
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

They really want to go bankrupt

I havent been able to place an online order for 2 weeks. I got in touch with customer service and was told they are overhauling their website. Was then put on terminal hold. Emailed them and got a canned response. I called again today and was told that they can't take rewards or promotion coupons over the phone. WHAT? I have never heard of such a thing. This company has been in trouble for quite a while and it looks like their upper management is going to run it into bankruptcy but not before they get their golden parachutes.

November 13, 2022
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Won't refund my money

Ordered 4 chairs almost 2 months ago and only received 2. The other 2 are lost somewhere and WM will not refund me the $750 until they receive the 2 chairs I never received back in their warehouse. DO NOT ORDER FROM THIS PLACE. They are thieves.

November 9, 2022
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

They sent me an email that had and…

They sent me an email that had and advertisement for a Christmas garland and I clicked on it but it didn’t come up with the search. I tried the search bar and couldn’t type anything in it. I’m a prime member and the website is horrible! Thanks for playing. Not shopping from you any longer!

October 30, 2022
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I wouldn't even give it a 1 star

I wouldn't even give it a 1 star. I wouldn't recommend buying there meat I have had to take chicken, pork back 3 different times because it was rotten. Instead of giving me my money back they made me get more of there meat on epriham st in fort worth tx. Not only that they charge a high price to shop there. How can this be legal especially with people that are low income and recieve food stamps. They still charge all them fees. I didn't think you could charge fees and taxes on food stamps. I need to find out were I can make a complaint on this particular store. I won't ever shop there meats or store again. How can the butchers not smell the horrible smell when packaging this meat or is it setting out there past its time of expire. Daniel is the one who refused to give me my money back and made me get more meat. I will take this higher and to the FDA. He was a manager at this store.

October 13, 2022
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Rated 2 out of 5 stars

Internet Certificate Special

I received a special notice to click here for $5.00 certificate (3). When I did they said I was not a qualified customer. When I complained, they blocked my email address. Very Rude…

June 23, 2022
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

If you HAVE to buy something from World…

If you HAVE to buy something from World Market ... go to a physical store. Do not buy anything from them online, because if you need to return it, they do not honor the return policy clearly stated on their website. Customer service will do everything they can to frustrate and tire you out in the hopes you will just quit and let the company keep your money. Their return policy is a lie.

I tried to return a rug I bought online (mind you it arrived late) and all customer service did was give me the runaround when I called and emailed multiple times to ask about the process of returning the item to the warehouse.

May 30, 2022
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I ordered a beautiful painting

I ordered a beautiful painting. When it arrived it was the wrong painting. When I called them, they said they would refund me and give me the painting. Now they are saying I needed to return it. They never sent a ups label. They lie, instead of just sending me a refund they send a very ugly painting. This store is bs.

April 4, 2022
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Online shopping that does not work. Do not recommend.

I ordered Hungarian paprika online to pick it up at Stevens Creek, San Jose store. According to their web site, it is available in stock (5 cans, actually). I got the order confirmation. Called them two days later and was told that they don't have the spice I ordered in stock, but they have not emailed me a cancellation order and, apparently, have not even tried to call another store (there are a few of them in the area). They are trying to promote online shopping but don't keep they web site in sync with the inventory. Very bad experience overall!

March 24, 2022
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Accident

What a lousy company! I was injured at a world market which is one of your companies. I broke my finger, was treated at the ER they had to saw of my ring because my finger swell up so bad not to mention the pain. The incident is on tape they told me. I wrote Cost Plus, got a sympathy note and was told someone will get in touch with me with another email address. Can't find anything in SPAM nor in my mail. It has been repeated several times with costumer service
Is anybody caring about there costumers? Is the company broke not to reimburse me for repairing my ring, for being treated at the ??????

March 23, 2022
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

More like China Market than…

More like, China Market than world market. Disappointed. Would have purchased so much, however, only purchased items made places other than China, which wasn't much. So many cool things I has to leave behind. Etsy here I come. Food stuff should be divided by Nationality. All oriental things are not alike. Sometimes we just need to see the Korean. Vietnamese, Japanese, etc.

March 13, 2022
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Would like me to lie to police

Hello,
I just got off the phone with one of your customer service agents who suggested that “OBTAIN A POLICE REPORT FOR A STOLEN ITEM THAT WASN’T STOLEN.” While I appreciate the advice to LIE to the police, I will have to pass on that.
We order a set of chairs, which is an order of 2, however we received one. I know we received one because I helped get it off the truck. My home surveillance footage can verify this. However, generally a set of two, mean 2 items. I was under the assumption that the other one may have been lagging in its delivery, but apparently not as it never arrived. Customer chat recommended that we file a police report, then said we can take our singular chair to a store and they will refund it if we don’t want to. So then I went to the store as to not have to lie to the police, they said they cant do anything with an online order and a single chair. So then I called to talk to a person online again, and they recommended that I “not lie”, But that I need to call the police, have them come to my residence, and get a police report for the nothing that happened. I could show them the video of nothing being stolen?
What the hell is that… Thanks guys.

March 10, 2022
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

DON’T DO BUSINESS WITH THIS COMPANY

DON’T DO BUSINESS WITH THIS COMPANY. The policies of this company are horrible. I received an email advising that my order had been delivered. I called right away and told them it was not. The customer service rep said the email was sent in error. He checked the tracking number and told me it showed that it was not delivered. I waited and never received the package. I called two weeks later and told them it had not been received. They told me it was delivered on the day that I received the email. I explained again that it was never delivered. They could not find a record of my call. I told them I had a record of it. The bottom line…I have to file a police report (for a $50.00 transaction) because the package was stolen and then I have to wait to get my money back or a new shipment…even though I called immediately to let them know I did not receive it. The most ridiculous policy. I will try to get the credit card company to rectify the problem. Don’t due business with this company!

March 9, 2022
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