I returned the dress I bought as it didn’t fit and the sequins were a bit tacky. I contacted zapaka and received wonderful service from Tiki, she gave me my options to return and was lovely to deal... See more
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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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This has been one of the worst online shopping experiences I have ever had.
I ordered a dress that cost over $160, but the color I received was completely different from what was shown on the website. This was not a minor difference caused by lighting or screen settings—it was an entirely different color. The dress was useless for the event I purchased it for.
To make matters worse, such an expensive dress arrived stuffed into a cheap plastic bag and completely wrinkled. The packaging did not reflect the quality or price of the item.
The most frustrating part has been customer service. Instead of taking responsibility, they repeatedly insisted that the dress matched their photos and kept delaying the process by asking for more pictures, even after I had already provided clear evidence. They then offered an insulting partial refund instead of resolving the issue fairly.
I wasted weeks waiting for this dress, only to receive the wrong item, and then had to spend even more time fighting for a solution. A company that values its customers should stand behind its products and take responsibility when it makes a mistake.
I would never buy from this company again and cannot recommend it to anyone. If you expect the item you order to actually match the photos, shop elsewhere.
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I received a good and kind customer support. Everything was explained in a clear and polite manner which is highly appreciated. It makes shopping at Zapaka worth while considering how rarely customer requests are processed with care. Big thank you for that to the customer service employee Zora!
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I could not be more disappointed. I paid a total of $42.99 for expedited shipping with a $5 included for shipping protection that I couldn’t opt out of. Expedited should have been 3-5 days. It took over 3 weeks, with an initial email confirmation, then zero communication after that. When the dress finally came it’s easily two sizes too small. Be very aware that they have a 7 day window to return. I tried emailing right away with return instruction requests and took over 4 emails to get any kind of response. Now we’re past the 7 days and I’m stuck with this dress and cannot return or wear. I would avoid this company.
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I bought a suit for my brother’s wedding party. The quality of the suit was only medium, but the biggest problem was that the size was completely different from the size chart they provided on their website.
When I requested a return, they gave me only three options. They told me to accept a voucher and buy the same product again, and they also refused to pay the return shipping costs in either direction. This is ridiculous and completely unfair to customers.
I don’t understand why the U.S. allows businesses to operate this way. I believe this is an unfair business practice, and I will report this company to the appropriate consumer protection authorities.
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Be aware. Huge scam. I ordered $300 of product from this company. It was never delivered to me. They claim they had the wrong address and that is my fault. However, when they checked with me, they had the right address. So now they claim that they can only give me 40% of my money back. Think about that. You spend money. The product never arrives. They blame your address and or the shipping company. And they return less than half of what you paid. This company is from Russia. So be aware. You will not get your money back if there is anything wrong in transit. Even though. It never ever got to me Huge scam.
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Returning items to ZAPAKA is a major ordeal.
I ordered a dress standard size without any customizations ($187 including shipping ) Once an order is submitted to this company, it is sent to a place in China to be made (takes a couple of weeks) and another week or so to ship it to Canada.
The day I received it, I tried it on and found that it that too big. I sent their “support” an email that it is too big, I don’t like it and I would like to return it. For the next three day s emails went back and forth. I kept telling them I want to return it for a refund. They kept trying to find a solution to the problem.
After the 4th email, they sent me the following 3 options:
1. Keep the product and do not return it: we will provide a refund of (10%)$16 or a coupon code worth (15%)$24.
2. Exchange (Exchange): We will send you a coupon worth (70%)$114, which you can use to reorder the same item online in any color or size you choose. You can keep the item you received without returning it. Note: This coupon can only be used to purchase this item and cannot be used on other products
3. Return. After the product arrives, after inspection, if there is no problem with the product, we will refund it from the original route. Please note that the original shipping fee will not be refunded and the return shipping fee will be borne by you.
I told them again that I want to return it. They finally sent me return shipping information. They said that I have 7 days to deliver the package to the post office. Any products that exceed the 7-day return period will not be accepted for refund. They wasted 3 days with back and forth emails and I have a 7 day deadline to return the dress from Canada to Texas in the USA. I ended up paying shipping $19 to receive the dress and $24 plus duties $10 to return this dress. At this point, I don’t know how much money they will refund if any at all since the post office said it will take 6 days to get to Texas.
I have accepted the fact that I will probably not get any money back. I wanted to make other people aware of what to expect when they place an order with this company. Needless to say, this experience has put me off online shopping.
Reply from Zapaka
Ridiculous return policy where at first they offered me a $7!!!!! refund!!! WTAF!!!! Then they changed it to a 21$ refund if I kept the $70 dress that was $27 on top of that to ship to me, but if I send it back for the $70 refund that doesn't include the shipping cost, the shipping back would have been 43$!!!!! WTAF!!!!!! So I will lose $80 just keeping the dress and would only lose $70 sending it back and wasting my time and money even more. No thanks. Goodwill will probably just burn it when I drop it off there. Oh well. I hope their company burns to the ground.
Reply from Zapaka
Instructions on measurements were very clear and easy to follow. Riley reached out to me in regards of a confusing measurement I left and made sure she got the right one before Beginning the process. Communication/ customer service is great!!
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I have had a couple of questions so contacted Customer Service. Mica was always prompt in replying and most helpful with the answers provided. Can’t fault the service provided. As I have not received the item ordered yet but have been assured by Mica it is on its way I cannot comment on the satisfaction for that part….yet
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I placed an order and needed to refund it ... within a day of emailing them, Riley reached out and sorted the entire matter out so beautifully. Excellent customer care... appreciate all their hardwork.
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I made an account with Zapaka over 3 years ago for my prom, and I haven’t used it for quite a while. As my account was no longer in use, I tried to delete it, but their customer service is so terrible that I’ve been trying to delete the account for almost up to a year. They continually redirect you to another branch of their customer service that *somehow* cannot handle your concern, and they’re very bad at resolving really any customer service issue. I regret making this account as they now have my data and information, even though the account deletion process should not be so difficult in the first place. Would not buy/interact with them again if I could. :/
Reply from Zapaka
I am putting up this review as a notice for my order cancellation to be confirmed. It’s been less than 24 hours before I cancelled my order after I discovered there is an additional 14+ days on top of the shipping 8 days delivery window. Hopefully they reply and sort out my refund.
Reply from Zapaka
I bought a dress in the wrong size because of incorrect measurements in their charts. I requested a return. They acknowledged the mistake, removed the wrong size chart, and told me they would also refund the shipping costs. They told me to ship it via the post office, but the post office does not provide the tracking code they are asking for. Private couriers are charging over €50 for shipping and, despite their promise, Zapaka hasn't told me how they would reimburse the shipping costs I would have to advance. This is extremely unfair behavior, almost a joke. I do not recommend buying from them. I understand why there are so many negative reviews. The mistake is theirs, they admit it, and then they don't keep their word.
Zero reliability.
Reply from Zapaka
I wanted to share my experience because I wish I had known what to expect before placing my order.
I followed the sizing guidance on the website, which recommends sizing up if you are between sizes because their sizes may run smaller. Unfortunately, the dress was much too large.
Because the dress was too large throughout the bust, waist, hips, shoulders, and length, alterations would have required significant work, making them an impractical solution for me.
The dress generally resembled the product photos in color and overall design, but the quality and drape did not match what is shown on the website. It also arrived without a brand label, a size label, and with only a small Made in China tag toward the bottom of the dress.
I requested a return two days after delivery, and the return process was by far the most frustrating part of my experience.
Because returns must be initiated through customer service by email, I was first asked why I wanted to return the dress. After explaining that it was too large, I was then asked to provide a detailed explanation of exactly how it was too large.
Rather than providing return instructions, I was first offered:
A $9 partial refund if I kept the dress
A $16 store credit
A $74 coupon that could only be used toward purchasing the same Zapaka dress
After declining those offers and continuing to request a return, it took 10 emails before I was able to complete the return. The return address wasn't provided until the ninth email.
The return instructions required me to mail the dress within 7 days, include my order number inside the package, return it in its original packaging, provide photos of the packaged return, provide a photo of my shipping receipt, and email the tracking number before my refund would be processed.
Even after receiving those instructions, I was again encouraged to keep the dress and was offered either a $27 partial refund or a $34 coupon.
I paid $26.99 for the original shipping and an additional $15.10 to return the dress. I understood those costs were nonrefundable under the return policy.
Three additional emails were required after I shipped the dress to confirm receipt, provide tracking information, and complete the refund process.
When I initially realized the dress was too large, my first thought was to exchange it for a smaller size. However, once I considered that I would lose the $26.99 original shipping charge, pay to return the dress, and pay shipping again on a replacement, an exchange was already becoming difficult to justify. When Zapaka explained that their exchange option was a $74 credit toward a replacement dress that retailed for $125, I decided it made more sense to complete the return, receive my refund, and purchase my dress elsewhere.
In the end, I did receive my refund, but the overall return process was unnecessarily time-consuming and far more complicated than any online retailer I have dealt with.
I posted this same review on their website. Will be curious to see if it makes it to the page.
Reply from Zapaka
Riley gave great customer service that was friendly, fast, and very communicative. I reached out originally to upgrade my package to expedited delivery and she made sure that it was taken care immediately. I also had an issue with the delivery and she was able to retrieve the FedEx tracking number for me. Riley was patient with my questions and concerns. I will be recommending Zapaka to others and buying from this company again thanks to the great customer service. Thanks again Riley!
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I would not recommend ordering from ZAPAKA based on my experience.
I paid $145 for a dress that did not look like the photos shown on their website. When I contacted customer service to request a return, the process became extremely frustrating. I had to email multiple times just to get a return address. I was repeatedly told I would have to pay return shipping, but they did not provide the address until I continued asking.
When I finally received the return instructions, I was given a Texas return address at a suite location. The package I received appeared to come from California, which made the return process feel very unclear and sketchy to me.
I paid an additional $14 out of my own pocket to ship the dress back. I also paid an additional fee at the time of purchase that appeared to be an overseas tax/charge. After the return was completed, I received an email stating they processed a “100% refund” of $119, while also stating that shipping, restocking, and handling fees were deducted.
Overall, I lost approximately $45 and spent a lot of time trying to complete what should have been a simple return. My experience with the product and the return process was disappointing. I recommend carefully reading the return policy before ordering.
Reply from Zapaka
Riley provided outstanding customer service on helping me match my measurements to what I wanted. She was very thorough and was a pleasure to work with during our numerous emails.
Reply from Zapaka
I needed to cancel my order and the customer rep named Tiki was quick, polite and made sure I had great service and wasn’t worried about if I would be able to get my money back after my event was cancelled and I no longer needed my dress.
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Zapaka.de - Be very careful before you order!!
I ordered a dress from zapaka.de (German website, EUR pricing) and paid an extra 16.80 EUR for expedited shipping (3-7 business days). The tracking number provided never showed any movement - it consistently returned "routing information does not exist." I only received a pickup notification on June 27, two days after the parcel had already arrived at a Packstation far from my home address, with no prior warning that it would not be delivered to my door.
The dress was unwearable - completely different fabric quality from what was shown on the website, extremely oversized, and much longer than described. I contacted support twice to arrange a return. Both times, instead of processing the return, they asked for photos - despite the fact that EU consumer law (Widerrufsrecht) gives every buyer a 14-day no-questions-asked return right for online purchases.
When they finally provided a return address, it was in Texas, USA. I went to Deutsche Post and was told shipping would cost over 100 EUR - nearly the full price of the item. This was never disclosed at the time of purchase on a German-language website.
I have since discovered that this Texas address is a shared warehouse used by multiple Chinese online retailers, and the "US contact number" provided is a Chinese mobile number (+86).
I have opened a PayPal dispute and filed a formal legal notice citing violations of EU Directive 2011/83/EU and §355 BGB.
Update (July 6, 2026): This matter is still unresolved. The PayPal dispute is currently open and under review. I am awaiting the seller’s response to my formal legal notice before contacting PayPal by phone tomorrow. I will update this review once the case is closed.
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