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Fanatics

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Fanatics Reviews Summary

Fanatics has a rating of 1.7 stars from 3,951 reviews, indicating that most customers are generally dissatisfied with their purchases. Reviewers dissatisfied with Fanatics most frequently mention customer service, day shipping and business days. Fanatics ranks 141st among Jersey sites.

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916
value
632
shipping
704
returns
512
quality
542
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Michigan
1 review
3 helpful votes
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I RECIEVED A SWEATSHIRT FOR CHRISTMAS FROM MY AUNT, SHE BOUGHT ME WRONG SIZE I CONTACTED THEM THEY SAID THEY DONT DO EXCHANGES! JUST RETURNS AND THEN I WOULD HAVE TO REORDER ITEM? NEVER HEARD OF SUCH A THING! SO THIS MEANS I DONT GET THE 30% OFF DEAL SHE GOT, SO THAT MEANS I GET SCREWED ON MY CHRISTMAS GIFT CAUSE I WILL HAVE TO PAY MORE FOR THE ITEM! I WILL NEVER GIVE THIS COMPANY ANOTHER DIME! BEWARE OF THIS COMPANY, NOTHING BUT A BUNCH OF SCAMMERS! THANKS FOR RUINING CHRISTMAS FANATICS! REAL AMERICAN COMPANY!

Date of experience: December 27, 2018
Nigel P. — Fanatics Rep
over a year old

Hello Paul, thank you for your feedback! I am very sorry about the return policy. Our number one concern is customer satisfaction. The no exchange policy is a way our warehouse is able to keep track of inventory that appears on our website. If I could please have you private message me with your email address, I will see what I can do to further assist you. Once again, I apologize for any frustration this may have caused you. Sincerely, Julian

Florida
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Technology Morons
December 29, 2018

Don't ever order anything from these people. They use antiquated systems and the chances of your order being messed up is extremely high. When I started using A VPN they cancelled every order even though I had ordered things in the past and had them shipped to the very same address and used PayPal. The first time it happened, I called and they said that it was a problem with my address. What it was, with a VPN your IP address is encrypted and they can't match it to your physical address. But, anyone with a shred of intelligence would know that it was being shipped to the same physical address as my past orders so how could it be fraud? They assured me at that time that it would never happen again, but sure enough the same thing happened again on a subsequent order. So, I actually turned off the VPN and placed the order again and low and behold they cancelled that one as well! That's not security, that's ignorance. Stay away from them! It's not worth the hassle.

Date of experience: December 26, 2018
Nigel P. — Fanatics Rep
over a year old

Hello H. C., thank you for your feedback! I am very sorry that you are having difficulties placing your orders. Our number one concern is customer satisfaction and safety of our customer information. The system will automatically reject transaction that appears to be blocking information from being provided. Most times thieves will use a VPN to mask their location when they plan on using someone card information to place a fraudulent order to see if it clears. So the rejection of your purchase is just a way to make sure that the customer isn't being fraudulently taken advantage of. Once again, I apologize for any frustration this may have caused you. Sincerely, Julian

Kansas
1 review
1 helpful vote
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Absolutely awful
December 29, 2018

I ordered several products through Fanatics roughly a month ago, and ever since the order I have been receiving emails saying the shipping date is being pushed back. Finally I started getting emails that the shipping date is "unknown". This is after over $100 has been charged to my card. So I decided to cancel the order, which the most recent emails say I can do. I called customer service, only to be told that they can't actually cancel the order and refund my money. Supposedly they can only "submit a claim to cancel the order". Then, they have no control over whether the claim is approved or not. What a convenient response. In the meantime, I'm still out over $100 and have no merchandise, nor does it appear I will ever be receiving any merchandise. Needless to say, I will never be spending a dime with this company ever again. If you want to avoid similar problems, I would recommend you spend your money elsewhere.

Date of experience: December 26, 2018
Nigel P. — Fanatics Rep
over a year old

Hello Grace, thank you for your feedback! I am very sorry that you were misinformed on when the package was shipped. Upon review of your order, the package was actually shipped on 12/18/2018 from the manufacturer and was delivered on 12/21/2018. If this is incorrect, please private message me so I can further assist you. Once again, I apologize for any frustration this may have caused you. Sincerely, Julian

Illinois
1 review
0 helpful votes
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My order was wrong. Shanee' (sp?) Offered such a cheerful, friendly resolution. There was a smile when she answered the phone.
THAT is Customer Service.

Date of experience: December 26, 2018
Nigel P. — Fanatics Rep
over a year old

Hello Koltyn, We are so happy to hear that you had a great experience with us. Thank you for taking the time to let us know! We look forward to the opportunity to serve you again soon. Sincerely, Julian

Pennsylvania
1 review
0 helpful votes
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This place is terribble. I honestly understand its the holidays but please dont misguide me. I made an order on the 10th, the took the money out my account a second later. Then i got an email telling me it will be shipped on or before the 18th. I noticed on the 20th still nothing, I forgot the lady name that i spoke with but she told me it would be rushed and it is gonna be leaving the warehouse on the 20th. I said fine. Its the 26th now and i am being told 2-3 weeks to hear from the warehouse, i requested a supervisor and a message was relayed to me that i will get a call in 24 hours.

Date of experience: December 26, 2018
Nigel P. — Fanatics Rep
over a year old

Hello Sha, thank you for your feedback! I am very sorry that the package was delayed. Our number one concern is customer satisfaction. Upon review, the item was a manufactured item that is shipped directly from the vendor. The package was supposed to have been shipped by 12/18/2018. When that date came and past, our Order Management Team attempted to reach out to the manufacturer to get a revised ship date. Before a response was received back, a request to cancel the item and be refunded. You also requested to return the hat. In which they have waived the return shipping fee to ship back by any local post office. Once again, I apologize for any frustration this may have caused you. Sincerely, Julian

Canada
1 review
2 helpful votes
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Jersey Arrived Dirty :(
December 29, 2018

Bought a jersey as an xmas gift on December 14, and being from Canada I was told it wouldn't arrive till January 7th at the latest. Well, I received it xmas eve, just in time for Christmas. I was so happy! Couldn't believe it. I kept the jersey in the packaging, wrapped it up, and put it under the tree. When my partner opened it up on xmas morning we noticed right away that the jersey was dirty and previously used. I thought maybe I bought a game worn jersey, that's how dirty it was. Both arms have brown/yellow marks on them, the front of the jersey has a black scuff and a snag. What a joke! How does that even happen?! Now customer service is not picking up the phone due to a large volume of callers. WONDER WHY?! SOOOO NOT HAPPY! They better make this right... I am not paying for return shipping. Calling my CC next if this isn't sorted out ASAP.

Date of experience: December 26, 2018
Nigel P. — Fanatics Rep
over a year old

Hello M. R., thank you for your feedback! We are so sorry to hear about this experience and would love to work with you to get this resolved. Please reach out to us here via private message and provide your email address and we would be happy to work with you to find out what went wrong with your purchase. Thank you again, we hope to hear from you soon! Sincerely, Julian

Texas
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Very Disappointed
December 29, 2018

I placed my order on December 10 and was to be shipped within 7 days, we're on day 10 now. I checked the order today and it hasn't even processed yet. I've attempted to call them at three different numbers, all with insane wait times. I was on hold from two different phones at once, one was up to 46 minutes before I finally hung up.

They had NO problem charging my credit card that very same day though. Where's my order?

Date of experience: December 26, 2018
Hawaii
1 review
0 helpful votes
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NFL Shop is TERRIBLE
December 27, 2018

I placed my order for one item on November 23rd and I still have not yet received my package. It said my estimated arrival date after a couple weeks would be December 18th. It is Christmas and I do not have my present for my dad. This place is terrible and will not answer me.

Date of experience: December 25, 2018
Nigel P. — Fanatics Rep
over a year old

Hello Dallas, thank you for your feedback! I am very sorry that the package never arrived. Our number one concern is customer satisfaction. Upon review, the package is showing the it was delivered on 12/27/2018. However, I have fully refunded you back for the order. Please allow two to seven business days to reflect on your financial statement. Once again, I apologize for any frustration this may have caused you. Sincerely, Julian

Colorado
2 reviews
0 helpful votes
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Ordered a rather expensive gift for Christmas first of December 2018. On 12/18 email from Fanatics said delay in shipping and all online inquiries said shipping pending. Customer service unable to explain reason for delay and had no information at all about the order.

Date of experience: December 22, 2018
Nigel P. — Fanatics Rep
over a year old

Hello Peggy, thank you for your feedback! I am very sorry that the package didn't ship as expected. Our number one concern is customer satisfaction. Upon review, the package was supposed to be shipped by 12/13/2018 from the manufacturer. On the 12/16/2018 an attempt to reach out to the manufacturer was made to verify date the package would be shipped. During the time it was determined that the package was shipped out on 12/23/2018. However, the package was not picked up by FedEx until 12/24/2018. The manufacturer upgraded the shipping from ground shipping to next business day shipping. Once again, I apologize for any frustration this may have caused you. Sincerely, Julian

Canada
1 review
2 helpful votes
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I ordered a gift on December 16,2018 with the stated Fanatics promotion of "GUARANTEED by XMAS or it's FREE". I picked the correct shipping choice and I am still NOT getting my gift by xmas NOR is it free. The technology used by their website is nothing short of unacceptable. I received an email on December 16th with the notification the order was being processed and to thank me for my order. I called on December 22nd as every time I tracked my order on the fanatics website it still stated pending. Once on the phone with them I was told the order was cancelled due to a address issue which is something that still does not make full sense to me. I was not informed by any email, phone call or any other method that my order had been cancelled so that any issue could be corrected. I will now be left scrambling for gifts due to the poor service of fanatics. I would also not put any reliance in any guarantee that is made by the site either based on today when I asked if the order would now be free and was instructed that would also not be the case.

Date of experience: December 22, 2018
Nigel P. — Fanatics Rep
over a year old

Hello Jas, thank you for your feedback! I am very sorry that the order didn't clear during first attempt. Our number one concern is customer satisfaction. An attempt was made to discount the replaced order but was declined. However, if you still would like to a discount code to use towards a future purchase, please respond to [email protected]. Once again, I apologize for any frustration this may have caused you. Sincerely, Julian

Illinois
1 review
1 helpful vote
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Terrible
December 24, 2018

TERRIBLE Customer service! Placed an order on December 18 with the website stating it would be delivered by December 24. Received an email confirming order and shipment with a delivery date on December 21st. Package never came yesterday. When I called Fedex to track my order I was told it never was sent to them and directed back to Fanatics. When I called Fanatics today I was told yes it was never shipped and nothing they could do to get it to me until December 28. So now I'm left with the inconvenience of shopping for a new gift and waiting 5 days for my refund to get back to my bank account. Only offered a 20% off coupon for compensation. Told them to keep it. I will never shop Fanatics EVER AGAIN! Hope this hasn't happened to anyone else.

Date of experience: December 22, 2018
Nigel P. — Fanatics Rep
over a year old

Kari, we are truly sorry and thank you for your feedback! Unfortunately, we do see that the replacement item on this order was expected to ship no later than Wednesday, December 26,2018 and would have been delivered no later than Friday, December 28,2018. We do see that this replacement was then canceled and refunded and we ask that you please allow 2-7 business days for the refund to reflect back to the original form of payment. The code that has been provided previously is still available for you to use in case you do choose to then utilize it and again, we cannot apologize for this issue. Sincerely, Julia.

Iowa
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Clarification
December 24, 2018
Updated review

First of all, the item I ordered was NOT labeled as special event. When I ordered this jersey along with another, the estimated delivery date on the website was the same for both, which was 12/10-12/13. You mentioned that this special event item was not expected until 12/14 but was received early and shipped out on 12/13 instead of 12/14, according to the shipping method chosen by me. The label to ship the jersey was created on 12/13, BUT it was not actually at the FedEx location until Sunday night. You mentioned other shipping methods were available your website, which is true, I saw them, but didn't think I needed it since the estimated delivery was 12/10/12/13. I just don't like being blamed for the late delivery. Oh, and I did contact Fanatics via twitter with no more than an apology. It took posting to this website to get $4.99 refund, which I do not feel is enough. Disappointing someone at Christmas time is priceless to me, so $4.99 doesn't even begin to cut it. I won't make that mistake again.

Date of experience: December 22, 2018
Nigel P. — Fanatics Rep
over a year old

Hello Heather, thank you for your feedback! I am very sorry that the package isn't going to arrive as expected and, upon review, the item you selected was a special event item which was listed on the site at the time of purchase. This would then ship by whichever shipping method that was chosen and we do see that you have 3-7 business day shipping on this order. These are pre-ordered to the vendor and were advised of the date it will arrive to our warehouse. The items arrived early and was shipped out on 12/13/2018. This package should be delivered no later than 12/26/2018. Once again, I am truly sorry for the inconvenience this has caused. Sincerely, Julia.


Honestly I haven't had any trouble with Fanatics until now. I've bought many jerseys over the last 8 or so years. This year I ordered two basketball jerseys on 11/25. I figured this was plenty of time to get them before Christmas. One shipped the very next day. The other one didn't ship for three weeks. Fed Ex is scheduled to deliver it after Christmas. To make matters worse, Fanatics is advertising that you can order now and still get it by Christmas. I could order the very same jersey and get it before the one I ordered three and a half weeks ago. How does this make sense? I get the new one would have expedited shipping, but the shipping isn't the problem. The problem is taking three weeks to get one jersey shipped.

Date of experience: December 19, 2018
California
1 review
1 helpful vote
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Your company sucks it big time! DON'T EVER ORDER FROM
THESE LOSERS! They don't stand by their products, have terrible customer service, automated robotic responses to everything. I actually spoke with a woman who cancelled our order like we wanted and said everything was good. 2 hours later I get an email
Saying production was started and we could not get a refund. BULL$#*!! I WILL MAKE IT MY
MISSION TO
SLANDER FANATICS TO ANYONE I MEET AND ON SOCIAL MEDIA. TERRIBLE TERRIBLE COMPANY.

Date of experience: December 21, 2018
Nigel P. — Fanatics Rep
over a year old

Hello Jet, thank you for your feedback! I am unsure of your review. Our number one concern is customer satisfaction. Upon review, most of all the items on your order was shipped the same day the order was purchased and has already been delivered except for one that will be delivered on 12/27/2018. If this is incorrect, please send me an email at [email protected] and I will be more than happy to further assist you. Sincerely, Julian

North Carolina
2 reviews
0 helpful votes
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Great customer service experience!
December 22, 2018

Kamera is an asset to your company. She gave me one of the best customer service experiences I have ever had, and I'm 69 years old. Bravo Kamera!

Date of experience: December 21, 2018
Nigel P. — Fanatics Rep
over a year old

Hello Madeleine, We are so happy to hear that you had a great experience with us. Thank you for taking the time to let us know! We look forward to the opportunity to serve you again soon. Sincerely, Julian

Virginia
1 review
1 helpful vote
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Received an email confirmation of my order on 11/26/18 with an order #.
When called to track order mid-Dec... I was told the order was cancelled and the items were no longer available to re-order.
They said I should have received an email, but I did NOT!
No discount offered, requested to speak with Supervisor. Finally spoke with one 6 days later after 3 attempts. He apologized and said he did not know why I didn't receive an email? System problem maybe?
Again, 9 Christmas presents I never received due to their "system problem".
HORRIBLE CUSTOMER SERVICE!
Do not order from this company

Date of experience: December 21, 2018
Nigel P. — Fanatics Rep
over a year old

Hello Elizabeth, I am very sorry that the order wasn't completed. Our number one concern is customer satisfaction. The order never cleared authorization. In order to resolve this issue, you will need to contact our Fan Protection Specialist at 1-855-222-2564 and International customers can reach us at +1-904-383-3632. Once again, I apologize for any frustration this may have caused you. Sincerely, Julian

Hawaii
1 review
0 helpful votes
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The short story: Order on 11/27 won't get here until 12/26. I tried to call them earlier to have it fixed, and they said to wait, that it would arrive before Christmas. Still no package on 12/20.

The long story: I placed an order on 11/27, and as I am in Hawaii, 7-14 business days meant it should have arrived by 12/17. Within a few days, I received a notice that it would be delivered by FedEx on 12/26. I immediately called to tell them these were Christmas gifts, and 12/26 was beyond the expected date. I was placed on hold for a little, but the rep returned to apologize for the confusion on the tracking notice. She said although it says 12/26, I could expect it to arrive by the promised date. It's now 12/20 and still no package. The tracking says FedEx passed it to USPS on 12/10, and delivery still expected on 12/26.

Date of experience: December 21, 2018
Nigel P. — Fanatics Rep
over a year old

Hello Mae, thank you for your feedback! I am very sorry that the package was not delivered as promised. Our number one concern is customer satisfaction. The package should've been delivered by no later than 12/14/2018. Shipping to Hawaii was supposed to take only 7-14 business days to arrive. Package was shipped by us on 11/30/2018. Unfortunately, once the package leaves our warehouse it is out of our control. It is up to the shipping carrier to deliver the package. I have refunded you the shipping charge back to the method of payment used to make this purchase. Please allow two to seven business days to reflect on your financial statement. Once again, I apologize for any frustration this may have caused. Sincerely, Julian

Philippines
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Excellent, Thanks
December 21, 2018

I bungled an order and they took care of it straight away. Tarnica was very patient with me and completely accommodating. Thanks!

Date of experience: December 20, 2018
Nigel P. — Fanatics Rep
over a year old

Hello David, We are so happy to hear that you had a great experience with us. Thank you for taking the time to let us know! We look forward to the opportunity to serve you again soon. Sincerely, Julian

Delaware
1 review
0 helpful votes
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I ordered a JJ Re$#*! jersey for my 10 year old for Christmas. Fanatics had the jersey on it's website and in the drop down menu I chose JJ Re$#*!. The jersey arrived and I opened the package today. ON the front it had #17 and on the back it had Re$#*! with #71. I was extremely disappointed, I expected better from Fanatics. I went online to rectify the problem and started a chat. The women said she was sorry and would get this rectified. She gave me a number to call. I called the number and another woman answered and took my information and said someone would get back to me within 24 hours. I asked her if there was anyone I could talk with now who could rectify the problem and she said no. I told her this was a present for my son and I was now concerned it would not arrive in time for Christmas. She said she was sorry but there was nothing she could do. Now I sit here waiting to hear from the company for a mistake that was entirely theres. I don't know who works at the jersey department but it is ridiculous that they can't put the numbers in the correct order. Where is the quality inspection? And now there is no one availible to rectify a problem that was entirely there fault. Way to go Fanatics, never again.

For those of you that don't know, Redick is #17... Way to go Fanatics, quality product! My 10 year old will be ecstatic!
Date of experience: December 20, 2018
Nigel P. — Fanatics Rep
over a year old

Hello Steven, thank you for your feedback! I am very sorry about the obvious defect of the jersey. Our number one concern is customer satisfaction. Upon review of your order, the item was fully refunded back to the method of payment used to make this purchase. Please allow two to seven business days to reflect on your financial statement. Once again, I am truly sorry about your experience with our company. Sincerely, Julian

Germany
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Great customer service
February 18, 2021

I called in very upset and Kameron was very polite and still helped me with no attitude you could hear it in her voice she did it with a smile. She went above and beyond to help even though I gave her much sass in the beginning. Way to go! Thank you

Date of experience: December 20, 2018
Florida
1 review
0 helpful votes
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In the last 2 weeks I bought 3 hats in the site, and my order was refunded, them I bought again and it was refunded again. I'm not going buy anymore in this site.

Date of experience: December 20, 2018
Nigel P. — Fanatics Rep
over a year old

Hello Adan, thank you for your feedback! I am very sorry that the order cancelled and refunded. Our number one concern is customer satisfaction. Unfortunately, the order didn't clear verification and needed to be refunded. In order to to clear this matter up, you will need to contact our Fan Protection Specialist at 1-855-222-2564 and International customers can reach us at +1-904-383-3632. Once again, I apologize for any frustration this may have caused. Sincerely, Julian

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Fanatics is the leading online retailer of officially licensed sports merchandise and provides the ultimate shopping experience to sports fans.


fanatics.com
Founded in 1995
Jacksonville, FL, United States