Wildberries'e Her Gün Gidiyorum, Ama Neden Daha Az Alıyorum?

My mom asked me about Wildberries, and I was curious about her question. I had to explain it to her, which was quite simple: Wildberries is an online store that sends me products. Since I live in Moscow, I'll be discussing the products I've bought from Wildberries and the store's locations in the city.

Wildberries' advertising is quite aggressive. You see their ads everywhere, on TV, the internet, and even on the streets. I first used Wildberries in January 2020 and have been making occasional purchases over the past six years. Back then, there was only one Wildberries store, but now there are twelve! Some of them are even located in the same building. Despite the numerous locations, there are often long queues, especially in the evenings. I even found it surprising that Posta Russia has Wildberries stores in almost every post office. Wildberries is constantly introducing new services and features to outdo its competitors. For example, they offer a service where they deliver a package to your home. Wildberries has a huge customer base.

I have two active Wildberries accounts on my mobile devices. After creating my second account, I started working with Wildberries, and I added my official phone number and Wildberries account to the GIOS. This way, my customers can pay for their orders using my Wildberries account. The payments arrived, but they didn't show up in the Wildberries app. I received a payment of around 50 rubles, and once I received a payment of 300 rubles, but I couldn't figure out who made the payment.

Wildberries app screenshotI continue to work with Wildberries and observe the behavior of their customer support team, customers, and various stories.

I also place my own orders with Wildberries and sometimes go to the Wildberries store to pick up my orders. If the delivery is free, I sometimes place my own orders at the Wildberries store for delivery.

What can you buy at Wildberries? Everything. While working with Wildberries, I go to PIVZ and buy various products: clothing, shoes, cosmetics, kitchen chemicals, children's products, home goods, receipts, pet products, sports equipment, and food: chocolates, tea, spices. I also bought a computer, fabric, construction materials, and technology products from Wildberries at some point.

I can even buy home appliances from Wildberries, but there's one feature missing: you can't add a product to your cart and place an order; there's only a "Contact Zaferçi" button. I sometimes check the prices out of curiosity.

Wildberries home appliancesPrices at Wildberries.

My friends are divided into two types: one thinks that everything is cheap at Wildberries, while the other believes that prices are too high. I think they're both right to some extent. My brother, for example, measures his shoes at Karşı and then orders them from Wildberries, saving a few thousand rubles.

For me, however, Wildberries is not a good place to buy seeds, as prices are several times higher than at other online stores. But if I'm looking for something special and can't find it at the market, I'll order it from Wildberries. I did buy seeds from Wildberries during the autumn sales, and they were quite affordable.

Generally speaking, it's essential to monitor prices and compare them.

You can find affordable clothing at Wildberries, and the producers are happy to sell their products to the stores. Sometimes, IP sellers offer better-quality products at lower prices than popular brands.

Will I find something cheaper at Ozone or Yandex Market? There's no specific pattern: I find some products cheaper at Wildberries, while others are cheaper at Ozone. You need to check each product individually.

Yesterday, I needed to buy something from the "Sinerjetik" brand, and I found it cheaper at Ozone, but I saved over 100 rubles by buying the polymer from Wildberries.

Ways to Earn Money

WB Wallet.

When you pay with the WB wallet, you usually get a lower price compared to paying with a credit card. Be sure to check the prices carefully.

The WB wallet is more advantageous because you don't pay the exchange commission when you make a transaction using the SBP, whereas you do pay it when you use a credit card. The platform doesn't lose anything, and the customer gets a lower price, effectively increasing their income. Don't be afraid to use the wallet if you make regular purchases.

The wallet allows you to transfer the stored funds to another card or use them for future purchases if you realize that the product you bought isn't suitable for you.

The WB wallet has three levels, each with different limits and conditions.

If you have a default wallet, you won't be able to buy discounted products because the monthly limit for transactions made with the wallet is 15,000 rubles, and the wallet balance will be deducted from your card after that.

When you top up your wallet, the manager will make the payment, but it will be deducted from your card, which may result in a higher price. You can discuss this with the manager, and they can deduct the payment from your wallet instead of your card.

For example, if you buy a computer with a VTB-koşelük discount, you won't be able to do so because the limits don't allow it.It's better to pay for the necessary amount using your own app. You can also pay with your bank card if there's no VTB-koşelük discount available. This way, you can avoid paying the exchange commission, and the payment will be made during the delivery, as long as the internet is stable at the delivery point and at home.

I used to have a bank card linked to my old account, but I could only use it to make payments. I only have a bank card linked to my new "work account," which has more discounts.

The second level is standard. This happens after you've verified your government services account, and you'll be able to use a VTB-koşelük with your FIO and passport information. The limits are up to 100,000 rubles, and you can top up your wallet with any card.

I have a standard VTB-koşelük on my new "work account," which I've been using lately because it has more discounts.

When I saw this price for a 200,000-ruble product, I was surprised at first, but it's only valid for one-time purchases up to 100,000 rubles. Be sure to read the fine print.When you create a new VTB-koşelci, be sure to check the box for VTB Klas Ödemesi. It might be pre-checked for you, like it was for me. This service is free for the first month, but it becomes a paid service after that. I thought it was only useful for frequent shoppers, so I unchecked the box.

The highest level is Vb Koşelci - maximum. To access this level, you'll need to provide your passport and a selfie to the VTB bank.

At this level, you'll become a full-fledged VTB bank customer, with access to banking services, not just discounts. You can open a savings account, deposit money into a current account, and more.

Pickup Points.

I've seen hundreds of pickup points throughout my career, including in Moscow and other cities. Each point has its own workflow.

Some pickup points are clean and organized, while others are dirty and disorganized, with long queues and products scattered everywhere. In some cases, the kurye might not want to go to the pickup point, especially if it's far from the customer's home.

One pickup point that impressed me was located in the heart of Moscow, but it looked like a museum from the outside. When I entered, I was surprised to find that it was much nicer than I expected. There were example jackets, Barbie dolls, a large TV, a gold-colored aquarium, and a play area for children.

I was surprised that I wanted to take photos, but I decided to share them with you. Most pickup points just have large boxes.

Reviews.

I recommend checking the reviews before buying a product.

Are the reviews trustworthy?

I've had similar experiences. Many sellers order the products they're selling and then leave positive reviews. I work at DSVN, and I often encounter this. They order products, use different names, and then leave positive reviews. We collect and combine these products, and the sellers sell them again. In one case, they even offered me a photo shoot and asked me to sell the products to them.

Products can also be offered as free samples. Sellers can ask you to leave a review in exchange for the product's price. I received a free sample from a Letuál brand cosmetics seller.

There are various groups on Telgraf where people gather to leave reviews in exchange for free products. Sometimes, sellers even offer discounts to encourage people to leave reviews.

Delivery.

Since last autumn, Vatandaşlık Bölgesi (V.B.) has started offering kurye delivery services. Now, you don't need to go to a specific location to pick up your package. The kurye will deliver all your products. You can even inspect and try out the products before accepting them.

I often use the kurye delivery service, especially when it's free. The products are delivered to the delivery point, and you can pick them up using the QR code or delivery code. There's another option: the kurye will deliver the package to your home, and you won't need to use the QR code or delivery code. In this case, the kurye will take a photo of the package, leave it at your doorstep, and consider the delivery complete. You'll then receive a notification that you've accepted the delivery.

Kurye delivery has made many things easier.

With kurye delivery, people can buy more products, especially bulky items like clothing and shoes, without having to leave their homes. Of course, if the customer has too many products and the kurye is waiting, they can choose to pick up the products at a nearby location instead.

Now, you can even send gifts to your relatives using kurye delivery. It's very convenient: just let the recipient know when the kurye arrived, and they can pick up the gift. This is more cost-effective than sending gifts via post.

You can send kurye delivery to another district, but the kurye might not be willing to go that far. They might charge extra for long-distance deliveries, and it's often easier for them to deliver packages within the same district or neighborhood. If you want to send a package to another district, the kurye might not accept the job.

It's better to send packages to locations that are close to the recipient's address, as this will result in faster delivery. Heavy or unpaid packages will take longer to deliver.

Negative situations.

I wanted to share some negative experiences I've had with Wildberries, but I'll only discuss how to avoid these situations.

When you receive a product, be sure to inspect it carefully and report any issues immediately. Check the product's packaging, and make sure it's not damaged. If the product is mangled or has any defects, report it to the seller.

Before you collect your package, be sure to inspect it carefully. Check the product's label, and make sure it's the correct size. If the size is incorrect, you can return the product to the seller.

When you receive a package, be sure to inspect it carefully. Check the product's packaging, and make sure it's not damaged. If the product is mangled or has any defects, report it to the seller.

Some products can't be inspected before opening the package. For example, cosmetics, technology products, and gift sets can't be inspected before opening the package. If you receive a product that can't be inspected, be sure to report any issues to the seller.

When you receive a package, be sure to inspect it carefully. Check the product's packaging, and make sure it's not damaged. If the product is mangled or has any defects, report it to the seller.

It's essential to read the terms and conditions before making a purchase. You can find the terms and conditions on the Wildberries website.

I'm not a fan of shopping at these stores.

I don't like shopping at Wildberries and other similar stores because I can't control the products, and I often can't return them if there's an issue. The products are often sealed, but when I open them, they're not mangled, which is frustrating.

Another issue is the technical support. They often respond with a generic email that doesn't address my issue. Since they don't have a face-to-face meeting, I don't get a clear answer to my question. This is a significant issue for me.

Another problem is that I often can't find the product when it arrives. When I receive a package, I'm not sure where the product is, which can be frustrating.

These issues are unavoidable, but I've learned how to minimize them.

Firstly, don't apply for delivery the day before the product arrives. The products are often stored in a large box, and it's difficult to find them. During peak periods, like New Year's or sales, it's even harder to find the products. In this case, the product will be returned, and you'll need to place a new order at the current price.

Secondly, avoid pickup points in busy areas. This way, you'll have a better chance of finding the product, and it's less likely to get lost.

It's unlikely that your product will arrive on time and in perfect condition during peak periods.

It's better to prepare your products in advance. I've had some products that still haven't arrived, and the delivery date was "tomorrow." On the other hand, it's unlikely that your product will arrive in perfect condition.

If you have the time, it's better to go to the store yourself. This will save you time and reduce stress.

Some of my past purchases.

Children's shoesBeautiful MF brand t-shirts for 300 rubles

Futbolka Aprel for 150 rublesHat for 300 rublesCompression golf balls are cheaper onlineBadminton racket for professionals - best purchase productsSolar-powered lantern with motion sensor for 300 rublesKaspa holderBe careful when shopping at Wildberries!

Thank you for reading my review!