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Overview

GLS has a rating of 1.05 stars from 186 reviews, indicating that most customers are generally dissatisfied with their purchases. Reviewers complaining about GLS most frequently mention customer service, next day, and tracking number problems. GLS ranks 427th among Shipping sites.

  • Service
    134
  • Value
    110
  • Shipping
    134
  • Returns
    72
  • Quality
    114
Positive reviews (last 12 months): 1.7%
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  • Worst shipping company and worst customer service of any company I've ever dealt with.
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Top Positive Review

“Parcel Delivery within EU zones - superb”

Peter O.
9/21/23

I needed to send the package from Slovakia to Italy. Because of the public holidays in slovakia I was very nervous if the package arrives on time. Using the tracking I could see that the package arrived really the lowest level delivery time within EU 3 zones as declared. From my point of view - very good job.

Top Critical Review

“HORRIBLE COMPANY - DO NOT USE!”

Alma A.
1/24/24

Gave a 1 star because 0 was not an option. Contacted company prior to delivery, given incorrect information, package delivered to wrong address with misspelled name and line for signature. Told they were sorry and would investigate. No other response or helpful information. Representative was rude and dismissive during report.

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Thumbnail of user almaa153
1 review
0 helpful votes
January 24th, 2024

Gave a 1 star because 0 was not an option. Contacted company prior to delivery, given incorrect information, package delivered to wrong address with misspelled name and line for signature. Told they were sorry and would investigate. No other response or helpful information. Representative was rude and dismissive during report.

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Thumbnail of user miraa18
1 review
0 helpful votes
January 11th, 2024

It's quite simple, my package was stolen!

The carrier came to my house, tried to call but I could not answer, then I received a message saying the package was delivered. I called him and he told me that it was put on my letter box. A package containing 3 big items could never be put in my small mailbox. Obviously I want home a few hours later and nothing in my mailbox (as expected), not near my mailbox, nowhere to be found! I try my best now never to use them, you should do the same! I contacted the e-commerce website, and they are still investigating 20 days later!

Tip for consumers:
Don’t use them

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Thumbnail of user st663
1 review
0 helpful votes
February 19th, 2024

Paid for an item 2/12 on eBay, item shipped 2/14 after inquiring. GLS tracking showed 2/15 delivery, then rescheduled for 2/16. End of day I contacted them and they stated they didn't have the item but expecting to deliver by the 19th. After no updates, I contacted both GLS and eBay seller again and they updated their website for 2/20 delivery.

Please ask the seller who they use for delivery before purchasing if you want to avoid headache from frustrations.

Tip for consumers:
Paid for an item 2/12 on eBay, item shipped 2/14 after inquiring. GLS tracking showed 2/15 delivery, then rescheduled for 2/16. End of day I contacted them and they stated they didn't have the item but expecting to deliver by the 19th. After no updates, I contacted both GLS and eBay seller again and they updated their website for 2/20 delivery.

Please ask the seller who they use for delivery before purchasing if you want to avoid headache from frustrations.

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Vehicle parts

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Thumbnail of user rv139
1 review
0 helpful votes
April 3rd, 2024

Horrible company, let you wait the whole day on a package thats not coming. I hate this company and will never order here again. Please nobody order here i strongly advise to choose any other company than GLS.!

Tip for consumers:
Bad company, bad service, and i will never order here again

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Thumbnail of user davidj2480
1 review
2 helpful votes
February 20th, 2022

OK I love their customer service like the best service I've had in a long time I think the guy's name was Norman He was a very nice Guy he went above and beyond to help me. He was very knowledgeable. There should be more like him. However as for the drivers that deliver my package they sucked plain $#*! They couldn't get the delivery time rightThat was very frustrating but with the help of think his name was Norman or Roman really made it a lot easier.

Tip for consumers:
The need more great customer service reps like Norman/Roman he was so helpful.

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Overnight

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Thumbnail of user marlenee179
1 review
0 helpful votes
March 7th, 2024

I ordered something in ebay. Ebay use the GLS. Per tracking it will be deliver today. I called and said it will be deliver before 5 pm. After 5pm no package yet. Again i called and said 8 pm. I was frustrated, i waited the whole day. Everytime i called " yes it will be deliver today. Past 9pm still nothing. The. Tracking change. Now it will bw deliiver the next day. Worst company. Beware don t use this carrier. NIGHTMARE!

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Thumbnail of user cecc2
1 review
0 helpful votes
February 16th, 2024

Service déplorable. Déspose systématiquement les colis en point relais sans aucune tentative de livraison et sans même essayer de joindre le client (qui avait pris une journée de congé exprès pour être à son domicile à chaque fois et qui avait payé un supplément pour être livré à domicile au lieu d'un point relais). Aucune réponse du service client. Point relais à l'autre bout de la ville, sans aucune possibilité de parking... Pitoyable...

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Thumbnail of user ltmurphyc
1 review
0 helpful votes
April 17th, 2024

I have gotten the worst customer service from GLS in my entire life time. The driver would not deliver as we have a security gate. I contacted Customer Service after first non delivery and gave them the gate code. A second delivery attempt was made after I gave my gate code, the driver again did not try to contact me via intercom or use the gate code. I chatted with Customer Service after second non delivery and included my phone number so driver could call me. The driver tried the next day after all my contacts with Customer Service and still would not deliver my package because of gate. I live in a 180 home development and have received literally thousands of items over twenty years from dozens of carriers without a problem. GLS returned my package without informing me. I did not receive any notice that they were delivering my package which required a signature and made me stay at home 3 consecutive days. And still did not deliver. I would give 0 if possible.

Tip for consumers:
When you need a signature for a shipment you need to let people know so someone can be at home to sign for the package. All other shippers do this. You should also give some type of time frame as well. I changed my schedule and changed appointments to be home and did not receive any feedback after contacting customer service twice. Having an invalid email address (and hyperlink) for customer service is not a great way for you to give any type of good service or feedback.

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This is about GLS shipping which useless

Shipping
Thumbnail of user reggiel42
1 review
0 helpful votes
February 9th, 2024

Every package I get that are delivered by these douche nozzles always ends up super late. How in the $#*! sakes are they saying they exceed 97%

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Thumbnail of user michaelad122
1 review
1 helpful vote
November 29th, 2023

I think this has to be the WORST shipping company ive ever experienced. First, they dont provide a time frame so you dont know when to be home in order to sign. Second, they are always delayed so if they give you an est delivery date dont be surprised if it shows up a week later. Third, you would have an easier time getting a hold of the president before you get a hold of an agent to speak to. They are un responsive and unprofessional. I feel bad for all the companies that use GSl as their way of sending packages out.

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Thumbnail of user peedya
5 reviews
0 helpful votes
March 3rd, 2024

Wish I Could Give Them A Zero.
I ordered from eBay. The pkg's was delivered on Sunday. 3/3/24. Didn't ring door bell nor knock. A neighbor had to tell me I had a pkg(s). Their just as bad as FedEx n UPS n USPS!
I tried calling the company. Their not open on Sundays. It was a car that delivered my items. The neighbor saw the driver. I didn't. The same thing happen on a Saturday. N it was raining. Just dropped my PKG(s) on a wet porch I dislike this delivery service.
PLS DONT LET THEM DELIVER TO ME AGAIN.

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Thumbnail of user manuel.campei
1 review
0 helpful votes
November 16th, 2023

Servizio schifosissimo, nn so se dormono o cosa fanno, ma quando un corriere deve mentire per mancata consegna, o nn aveva voglia o chi sa se sono tutti al gardaland che giocano, è grave! Putroppo questi nn hanno capito come gira il mondo. E in piû sono adesso da 2 settimane che aspetto la consegna.
Il problema è che gia da anni fanno cosi!
Ragazzi chiudete ditta che fate un favore al umanitá!

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Thumbnail of user swolf20141003
1 review
0 helpful votes
February 17th, 2024

WORST EXPERIENCE EVER! Two packages were supposidly delivered on 2 different nights after 10 PM NOT

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Thumbnail of user jf804
1 review
0 helpful votes
November 29th, 2023

Terrible shipping service. Promises 1 day but takes 2. Tracking info is less detailed than UPS, Fedex, USPS. Unreliable and not worth the money. Avoid at all costs.

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Thumbnail of user fergusl4
1 review
0 helpful votes
December 21st, 2023

In the business of stealing people's property and claiming it has been delivered. Never use a seller who use this company. You have been warnef

Thumbnail of user michellekerley1
1 review
1 helpful vote
October 20th, 2023

Still waiting for my package that is 40 miles away. They literally lied and said the road was closed…TWICE. I even contacted the dispatch and told them it was a lie and gave my number for issues. Still no delivery. I have never heard of this company before this experience, and I never wanna hear about them again. I only gave a 1 rating since it wouldn't let me do a ZERO. Joke of a company

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Thumbnail of user anhn95
1 review
2 helpful votes
March 17th, 2023

The worst customer service I've ever received is provided by GLS. Even though I contacted GLS's customer service multiple times and they requested my email or phone number, I didn't receive my parcel for a whole week after Zara informed me that it had been sent to shipping. Their website also appears to be untrustworthy and cheap. I don't understand why such a large corporation as Zara choose this business as a shipping partner.

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Thumbnail of user lucijad
1 review
0 helpful votes
November 22nd, 2023

Every time my package looks terrible if I even get one. Saw with my own eyes delivery man dropping boxes and doesn't even care.

Thumbnail of user jvcariloria
1 review
1 helpful vote
May 5th, 2023

After specific instructions on my package delivery. They continued to ignore it 3 times. They didn't call or have front office accept package. They said locked gate or security. There's no locked gate nor security. Now I have to ask to hold package drive 40 mins one way...out my way to get a package I've been waiting on for a week. And cancel prior appointments just to stay and wait for them. And get email not deliverable. It's their depot on Stockton California.

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Thumbnail of user at333
1 review
0 helpful votes
October 26th, 2023

Delivered my package after saying the would hold for pick up at an address that was not mine.
Absolutely unacceptable.

Unhelpful.
Liars.
Rude.

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Thumbnail of user joshm904
1 review
2 helpful votes
September 9th, 2023

Along with completely ignoring the delivery time change request, these imbeciles delivered to an address in the dead middle of the night to a house that was undergoing a termite treatment...like hello? There's clearly no one there to get the package you idiots why would you even bother? They also just threw it right next to the trashcans which was a fun touch.

Thumbnail of user davidn2333
1 review
5 helpful votes
March 4th, 2023
Verified purchase

There's no communication. Apparently I missed a package when I was home yesterday, I call last night to see if I can pick up my package from the facility an hour from me. They said yes so this morning I'm half there when I get a call saying your package is out for delivery? I wait a few hours just to get an email saying incorrect address/ no one home when I was home the entire time and they apparently came here the day before. Do not waste your time with these idiots they will stress you out for absolutely no reason.

Tip for consumers:
Do not have anything shipped from GLS unless you want to run around for a few days on a treasure hunt trying to find your package.

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Thumbnail of user melindaz31
1 review
0 helpful votes
September 27th, 2023

Extremely poor service (GLS Hungary)/ customer service.
They were not able to deliver my package to the pick up point (where i originally ordered it) then I was informed that the wrapping got damaged. Due to these issues they said they must hand over the box by home delivery, in person. As I have limited availability I asked for a delivery at a specific timeframe -their customer service representative said it is not possible and they cannot make exception, I have to be available all day on the agreed date. As it is not my fault that they damaged the package and also that they couldnt deliver by the primary method I find this response from the customer service unacceptable.

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Thumbnail of user petero785
1 review
0 helpful votes
September 21st, 2023

I needed to send the package from Slovakia to Italy. Because of the public holidays in slovakia I was very nervous if the package arrives on time. Using the tracking I could see that the package arrived really the lowest level delivery time within EU 3 zones as declared. From my point of view - very good job.

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Thumbnail of user lindsaye81
1 review
4 helpful votes
March 7th, 2023

Company I buy fancy cat food from just recently switched to GLS. Since then, my orders are delivered to the wrong side of town (SW 15th rather than SE 15th). Mistakes happen and I'm pretty laid back but this is the second time in a row. Over $100 worth of time sensitive perishable goods. Delivering late is not an option. Just had to cancel my subscription. I feel bad because it's not the cat food company's fault but I can't take the chance with perishable goods. GLS can't seem to read simple addresses correctly. Avoid at all costs. Don't order from any company that uses GLS.

Tip for consumers:
Know how your orders are being shipped. (UPS, FedEx, USPS) Accept no substitute

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