Wish is based in San Francisco but has offices all over the world including Amsterdam, Toronto, and Shanghai. Globally, we have 750+ employees among us. Wish was founded in 2010, by Peter Szulczewski and Danny Zhang, who met while attending the University of Waterloo in Canada. Peter remains the CEO of Wish.

Is it safe to buy from Wish?

Despite its unbelievable prices, Wish is completely legit. ... In addition to the risks of knockoffs, you should know that some of the items you find on Wish are risky buys. Electronics might be poorly made or clothing might not fit right. Just like the old saying goes: "You get what you pay for."

Is Wish made in China?

The majority of the merchants on Wish are located in China. This means that a good portion of the merchandise being sold is counterfeit. So while the company may be legit, its merchandise may not be. The $30 iPhone you see on the app is almost certainly not manufactured by Apple.