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Rachelle D.

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Zambales, Philippines

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About Me

Baby-wave surfer Fitness Enthusiast Online-shopper WFH Pro

How I Can Help

I do a lot of online shopping (mostly those items on sale). Here to share my personal opinions about my purchases and hoping to give helpful information.

Interests

Surfing, Fitness, Music, DIY, Self-Care, Bikinis, Swimwear, Activewear, Gadgets

10 Reviews by Rachelle

  • TradeInn

10/30/21
Verified purchase

I'll keep this written review short and simple.

I'm giving TradeInn.com 3/5 stars:

Quality brands
Pricing
Diversity of products

The main reason I may never order again is because of their shipping fee. Not to mention I had to wait for almost 3 months to receive my order.

If you want to hear my experience with this website, watch the attached video.

For the most part, I am satisfied with the products I got from them, and their customer support made me feel assured that the package will arrive.

Hoping that you find this review informative. Please hit, "Thank you", "Helpful", or leave a comment.

Thanks for reading and/or watching! Stay safe and healthy

Tip for consumers:
expect a long wait for the shipping, check with the post office

Products used:
roller skates and helmet

  • Decathlon.ph

10/25/21
Verified purchase

I've always enjoyed shopping at Decathlon's anchor stores, but when the pandemic started I resorted to online shopping. Early last year(2020), their website was a bit chaotic just like all other businesses (I guess). They were able to catch up with technology and all that jazz real quick.

Please watch my video for more information about the website and other related stuff.

Don't forget to hit " Thank You" or "Helpful" if this review is beneficial to you. If you have suggestions please leave a comment or send me a DM.

Thanks for watching! Stay safe and healthy

Tip for consumers:
take advantage of the filtering system to easily find what you're looking for

Products used:
Protective gear for skating, Pilates bands, towel, shin guard, bottle, headlamp, rainjacket and many more

  • Shopee

10/15/21
Verified purchase

Living in the countryside has a lot of advantages but also disadvantages. One of the biggest challenges is shopping. It actually takes about an hour just to get to the nearest "mall", so I don't really do that. This is why I love Shopee.

The available goods range from supplements to cooking oil, storage boxes to pet food, furniture to appliances, swimsuits to dresses, and meats to plant seeds. I could go on forever. The point is everything is available in Shopee.

I have seen lots of comments that mention how the quality of products are not good, the seller isn't accommodating. This can be true. It really depends on the "shop" or "seller". Shopee is like a shopping mall where there are lots of stores and stalls. It's important that you check the details of the product and comments before you make your purchase. The prices are reasonable and really cheap for the most part, but would you really expect much quality from cheap products? I wouldn't. What I'm saying is… expect the expected.

Shopee also has a credit system called SPaylater. I don't really have to use my credit card that often because of this. I am not sure if this is available to all users or Silver Members up only since I've just started using it this month. For more details about this, I highly suggest checking out their FAQs section.

The Refund system, I must say, is surprisingly very good. There was one time my order was missing 1 item and I got the refund within the week. It was automatically put back into "My Wallet".

In my video you'll the unboxing of my most recent purchases. You'll see that most of them are well packaged(not all). Most of them arrived within 4 days. The shipping really depends on the seller or shops and availability of the product, so again, may I remind you to read the details and comments to set proper expectations.

I use the website on my laptop because it's so much easier to compare prices with a bigger screen. When I'm ready to checkout I use the app on my smartphone because it's more efficient.

There are so many features you can take advantage of on the website and app, but I'll leave that to you. Explore and don't forget to enjoy!

To sum it all up, I'm giving the app 4 stars for the pricing, convenience and wide range of products and services they offer.

That's all for now! If you find this helpful, please like, subscribe and share. Thanks for taking time
Stay safe and healthy!

P.S. If you watch the video, extra thanks

Tip for consumers:
Always check the details and description of the items you're buying and READ comments.

Products used:
I have been using this app for more than 2 years. Recently, groceries and home improvement items.

Service
Value
Shipping
Returns
Quality
  • Smart.com.ph

10/15/21

In my video you'll see the unboxing and review of Smart.com.ph website.

I'm quite satisfied with the product I got. I've used it a few times and it works really well at the beach area. I live in Zambales and for some reason Smart has better signal strength, and data speed over here.

The website alone is quite confusing and has many errors. I tried on my smartphone and laptop and still got errors. At first I was worried I got scammed because my Account Information was not loading. Good thing they sent an Order Confirmation email. That's basically how I was able to check some details, BUT if you want to track the exact location of your order… you can't. The receipt and details they sent, did not include the tracking information or the name of the shipping company. It was like a test of faith. I'm just glad I got my order in 7days.

I'm giving the product and service 4 stars, but giving only 2 stars for the website because it really needs a lot of improvement (I don't even know where to start).

Hoping that these information helps you! Don't forget to hit

Thank you very much and please stay safe and healthy!

Tip for consumers:
check your email, be patient and have faith

Products used:
smart bro lte-a pocket wifi

Service
Value
Shipping
Quality
  • Canva

10/4/21

I love Canva! I've been using it since I started streaming a few months ago. I use it for posters, calendars, and other social media content.

There are so many good things about it. I mentioned a few things on the my video here, but I really would like to emphasize that their free workshops were so informative and easy to understand.
The interface was not that easy to navigate at first, but once you get the hang of it, it's pretty basic.

The free version was quite useful, but once you try the Pro version there's no going back. With so many available templates, elements, fonts, photos, etc. available you wont really need to look somewhere else for inspiration.

For individuals working in the digital/online industry, I highly recommend Canva.

If you find this review helpful please don't forget to like and your comments are more than welcome.
Stay safe and healthy! Thanks for reading!

Tip for consumers:
Take advantage of the free PRO trial

Products used:
PRO

  • Cemento Surf Hardware

9/24/21
Verified purchase

Surfing is still a young sport in the Philippines and there are very few legit surf shops where there's a variety of items and brands.

Top 3 things I like the most about this shop:

#1: Cemento Surf Hardware has everything a surf aficionado needs. Wax, surfboards, fins, leash, apparels, sunscreen, etc.; you name it, they have it.

#2: Surfing is not a cheap sport. You need the equipment, and all other stuff for maintenance and all other related things. My most previous purchase includes 84 pieces of wax, and a 9" fin.
I was given a very good discount and freebies. I am not disclosing the exact total amount but I can assure you it is very reasonable and thoughtful pricing.

#3: The transaction and delivery was expedient. Some days I live in the city, and some days in the countryside. Given my current location I was expecting a few days delay, but it only took 2 days!

The only downside of this shop is the lack of surfwear for women, which is understandable because that market is oversaturated.

If you're looking for reasonably priced surf needs this is the website to visit. Enjoy shopping!

Tip for consumers:
checkout the discounted items

Products used:
surf wax, fin, fin screw, surf hat and many more

  • Everytinph.store

9/22/21
Verified purchase

For the first time in my online shopping life I have been scammed.

Here's my story.

August 10,2021
I was just browsing through my Facebook feed when I saw an online ad. The ad says "JBL Clip 4,649 Php Only". I clicked the ad, checked the reviews with photos and all reviews are of 5 stars. Some of them even verify the authenticity of the items they have received. I hit add to cart, upon check out it says "COD only" and I was ok with it, because in my mind that was safer. I received an email confirmation of my order (which got me a little excited).

August 12,2021
No updates, no emails, no tracking information received yet. I sent them an email asking for updates and details. I need to know when I'll receive it because it's COD (Cash on Delivery), and I have some business-related trips but I want to make sure I'll be there to receive and pay for the item.

August 14,2021
The item was received and paid by a staff member. When I got it, with a little bit of excitement I recorded "the unboxing". As soon as I peeked through the bubble wrap my excitement was replaced with displeasure (this is an understatement). The box doesn't even have "JBL" on it. It was not sealed; the box was wrinkled and does not look like the original box at all. At this point I was completely frustrated, but I continued on to inspect the speaker itself. The color was off, the material is obviously a much cheaper type, because the fabric (yes, it's just a fabric) is uneven. The placement of the buttons, plugs and holes are completely different from what they show in their product page.
I immediately sent them an email requesting a 100% refund or a replacement (an authentic one to be specific). To this day, I still haven't received any replies or any acknowledgement of some sort.
That's my story. I hope to help stop this kind of scam. If you have a similar experience from a different online store or website, please comment below the website or names of sellers. Let's help each other.

Please like, share, and vote if this review was of any help to you. If not…. I still thank you all for reading.

Stay safe and healthy! Watch out for my next review! Laters!

Tip for consumers:
Do not buy from this online store.

H&M
  • H&M

8/18/21
Verified purchase

Living close to the beach requires more bikinis. I love shopping online for bikinis because it's so convenient. H&M is one of my favorites, because their sizing is just perfect for me (I'm quite small and it's not easy to find stores that has my size). I always get the smallest size, but H&M offers sizes from 34-50. This set is available in 5 colors (light blue, bright red, black, khaki green, and white). The pricing is reasonable for the quality and durability of their swimsuits. Their bikini tops' standard pricing is PHP 899, and the bikini bottoms PHP 599. I have H&M swimsuits I have been using for about 3 years and they're still in good condition.

In this video, I'm sharing my experience in wearing this bikini set for the first time. I hope you find it helpful and if you have questions or suggestions, please comment below.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ad-Com6PAg0

Stay safe and healthy! Thanks for watching!

***If you want to check the items, below are the direct links***
https://www2.hm.com/en_asia5/productpage*******006.html
https://www2.hm.com/en_asia5/productpage*******005.html

Tip for consumers:
Check the sizing guide and look out for their season sales.

Products used:
bikini top and bottom

  • Backburnshop

8/10/21
Verified purchase

At the beach, working from home, running an errand or working out? These shorts are what I wear all day everyday, whatever my activities are. The fabric is Quick-dry Polyester Micro Fibers, so it's comfortable even when I wear it after surf. I love the color as it is bright and refreshing to look at. The drawstring may undo itself from time to time but the gartering is done just right, so there's no need to worry about it falling off.

This online shop offers affordable and quality items! They have eyewear, activewear for men and women, beachwear, kids clothing and many more. Check them out and enjoy shopping!

  • ZAFUL

1/23/20
Verified purchase

My first time online shopping at Zaful was a pleasant experience. I ordered 3 swimwear(size: small), a sports bra(size: medium) and 2 earrings.
All 3 swimwear had good fabric and stitching quality. The tie-dye rainbow one-piece fits PERFECTLY! I even used it for a fun surf and it held pretty well. The sports bra has a really nice design and the fabric looks like its gonna last long. The earrings were true to their sizes on the photos and it's perfect for small-faced individuals like me.
Their email support was quite helpful too. They assured me and updated me with the status of my orders.
Will definitely order more in the future!

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