In the Chinese online fashion foreign trading industry, Sammydress.com is not as famous as the big players like Lightinthebox.com or Aliexpress.com. However, it is also true that this Chinese store has a significant customer base which is growing constantly these years. Just in case more buyers are interested in trading with this site and want to confirm whether it is legitimate or not, I decide to give a detailed review of Sammydress.com.
Before you read ahead, please note that all the information provided below is based on my personal research and just for your reference only. If it contains any errors, please contact me or leave your comment at the end of the post.
Sammydress Scam
Just as we decide to start shopping with any Chinese online store, the first and foremost question is: Is Sammydress.com a legit company or a scam? I don’t mean to convince you that there is no problem with the legitimacy of Sammydress.com but based on my knowledge, the site does exists with an official business license and has been serving buyers from all over the world for years. Most negative reviews claiming Sammydress is a scam point to the product quality or service standards of the site instead of the level of shopping safety.
If, after you search information about the store by terms like “Sammydress bad reviews”, “Sammydress negative reviews”, “Sammydress complaints” or “Sammydress scams”, you immediately abandon the consideration of using it, it could be a mistake. Try searching any other Chinese stores by the similar keywords, you will find that no sites can be trustworthy based on the reviews. The reason is more than simple: happy customers seldom share the pleasant shopping experience unless they can get some benefit such as a discount for a future order while unhappy customers find every way to vent their anger or to destroy the image of the store. So far, no Chinese global store is perfect enough to stay completely free from complaints – even the recently listed company Lightinthebox.com can not do so well.
Store Info
Sammydress.com is one official shopping website belonging to Hong Kong Aosen International Group Co., Limited. Based on my research, the site is closely related to Ahappydeal.com (read review), Everbuying.com, Yeegow.com and Gadgetsdealers.com, which are registered under another company called Yilutong Trading Co. Ltd though.
Founded in 2006, the export entity uses different websites to do online business with global buyers. It is a strategy commonly adopted by Chinese international export firms as it can minimize their risks and at the same time better manage their product lines. By doing so, their teams are able to be more focused on a specific product line thus to achieve better revenues.
Product Range
As the domain name indicates, Sammydress.com is focused on selling all kinds of fashionable dresses and other fashion products and accessories, though it also carries some minor catalogs including gifts, toys and home & living supplies.
Comparatively, women’s fashion and accessories are the backbone of the site while men’s apparel and kids’ clothing also have plenty of choices. Though like Lightinthbox.com or Milanoo.com, Sammydress.com also has an exclusive catalog for Wedding & Events and you can find lots of other special occasion dresses such as prom dresses or cocktail dresses there, they seem to be doing better in the field of fashion for less formal occasions.
I notice that on their own Sammydress clothing reviews page, the best rated pieces are mostly suitable for any common occasions. You can wear them to build an office look, to style out for a casual gathering with friends or families, to enjoy a coffee at your favorite coffee shop or the like. While many people tend to regard that the majority of customer reviews posted at Chinese shopping sites are all positive because the bad ones are withheld from being published, the reviews at least can give us a hint that the site has some products some buyers are satisfied with.
Pricing & Shipping
In addition to the attractive styles, ultra low pricing should be the next attraction of the fashion products for sale there. Most of the dresses, tops, bottoms and outerwear are available at under $20 – it is hard to believe that some really amazing dresses are priced at less than $10!
Free shipping is honored on select items and you can find all free shipping deals offered by Sammydress.com here. For orders requiring shipping fees, there are three types based on shipping time: flat shipping (7-25 business days by Hong Kong Post), standard shipping (6-8 business days by EMS) and expedite shipping (3-5 business days by DHL, UPS or FedEx). The specific shipping cost will be shown after you choose a shipping method during the checkout procedure.
To save money on orders with Sammydress.com, you are encouraged to take advantage of the regularly released deals or the exclusive coupon codes. It seems they don’t issue coupon codes so regularly as their competitors like Dinodirect.com, Sheinside.com or Didobridal.com. Currently, you can get a 5% off coupon code by joining them on Facebook, Google+ or Twitter with one click only. For details, you can click on the Promo Code button at the right side of their homepage.
Payment Methods
This site accepts Paypal, Wire Transfer and Western Union. For first time buyers, I always suggest you use Paypal or credit card to make the payment to better protect your interest. If you have to use Wire Transfer or Western Union, do remember to start from a tiny order to test everything first.
Customer Service
Sammydress.com offers live chat customer support. This is good as we can ask directly their service representatives any questions about the products we are interested in. Besides, they also allow customers to reach them by phone call or email or through the Submit a Help Ticket system. They promise that any inquiry through email or the Help system will be responded within 24 hours.
For US buyers, you can call them by the toll free number 909-581-9508; for non-US buyers, you can reach them by 001-909-581-9508.
Recently I discovered sammydress.com and placed an order before I thought to check the reviews . I had, however sent a couple of e-mails expressing my concern that sizing matched North American sizing.Surprisingly the larger part of the order arrived within two days (expedited shipping) DHL charged a further $29.50 for delivery on one package, but not the other. They did allow me to open this package before paying for the second. I am now looking to rehome two items which were sent in a smaller size. Other than having to pay Shipping Costs at their end (and again here plus the US/ Canadian exchange rate) everything matched descriptions. Because of the hidden costs am not sure I would order again.
I actually received my product but it was all in child sizes instead of adult sizes. Everything I ordered was from their “plus” size area and it came to me in children sizes. Not just one item but all items I purchased. I think they are a scam advertising plus clothing when they only appear to have very small – not even adult clothing. Clothing is too small of 8year old that wears a girls size 12 and it was supposed to be for plus size (1X) woman. Unbelievable – phone does not work either. Rings twice and then disconnects. I would say it is a scam.
I didn’t hear about “SAMMYDRESSES” until last week. I was so ready to drop 250.00 worth on clothing. Via emails, asking for company information i.e. owners name, address has fallen on deaf ears.
I will absolutely take my business locally that what, if there is a problem, I have face to face interaction..
I have ordered from them before and stuff weren’t as horrible as they could have been, but on my last order which was $100, they sent it to the wrong address, i don’t know why this address was replacing my actual address, since that had never happened to me before i didn’t check to see if they had replaced my real address with a different one! so they sent my package to the wrong address, when i complained about it they did nothing about it, kept sending pictures the ups tracking and i kept telling them, that that was not my address and they did nothing! don’t trust them!!!
I DO NOT believe this is an actual company. They stole the money I sent them, and sent me NOTHING!! I believe they are a scam. When I called yesterday, I clearly heard household noises in the background, including a child. The woman I talked with didn’t deny that she was “conducting business” from her home, or that I heard her child in the background They are thieves, plain and simple. I plan to clone their website everywhere, edited to let folks know to BEWARE OF THEM! I appreciate this page, since I had a feeling they were using other names/websites to steal from people, so that saves me a lot of time, as I intend to wage all-out war on them. I cancelled the debit card I used when I ordered from them, and I strongly suggest that anyone who has tried to do business with their thieves also cancel cards they have information for, and get new ones, as I am in the process of doing. Everyone should post the truth about this scam on all of their social media accounts, as I am doing. WE CAN TAKE THEM DOWN, IF WE ALL WORK TOGETHER!
I wish they could send 21 item and another one with 17 item that I ordered
That customer service is some bull shit they keep asking me for new ticket number when I already given them one there are not helpful at all worst place on earth that I ever shop
I pay for my item since October 1 and I am still waiting for my item this suck because I pay and I didn’t get a thing how long this shit take because I am running out of patients I don’t have time to wait any more