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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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value
632
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704
returns
512
quality
542
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California
1 review
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They have great items however the insulated mug I ordered arrived with a broken lid. After having to spend 5 minutes to get through their automated system, Their practice of selling items distributed by a third party vendor ruined my day. I ordered this for a birthday present two weeks in advance but Fanatics could not get the item replaced for at least another two weeks which is past the birthday date. Rep was like working with AI just repeating the same useless information over and over... put on hold three times and after 24 minutes still could not help. Worst customer service I have had in a very long time. Could not refund or return.

Date of experience: November 24, 2018
Nigel P. — Fanatics Rep
over a year old

Rick, we are truly sorry for the experience that you've had with this process! We see that a replacement for your Tumbler has been issued and it's expected to ship on Tuesday, November 27,2018. Once it ships, a shipping confirmation email will be sent. If there's anything else that you need assistance with, let us know. Sincerely, Julia.

New Jersey
2 reviews
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Ordered a college sweat shirt... waited weeks [which is nothing new. NOTHING comes in the time they say] FINALLY the wrong order was delivered //a completely different product. Not just the wrong color, wrong size. A piece of crap promotional shirt?. When I called they said the shirt I ordered was out of stock soooooo... can you imagine. Not an email that my original order was out of stock. Just dump a junk shirt in the mail. Now I HAVE GO THOUGH THE EFFORT to return the wrong order,, and wait WEEKS TO GET A CREDIT ON MY CHARGE!. This is the worst company you'll EVER do business with. I WONT EVER AGAIN

Date of experience: November 24, 2018
Nigel P. — Fanatics Rep
over a year old

Hello, Dennis, we are truly sorry to hear that the incorrect item was delivered and for the longer time frame that is required for us to process a return and refund. If you could please send us a private message, we'd be able to assist you further with this issue. Sincerely, Julia.

New York
1 review
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Excellent customer service. Matter was resolved quickly and efficiently. Extremely satisfied with Danielle's customer service.

Date of experience: November 24, 2018
Nigel P. — Fanatics Rep
over a year old

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

TW
1 review
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I placed an order on 11/6 thinking that I can wear the hoodies and shirts before Thanksgiving, but after a week I didn't get any email nor notification that my order was "pending." I called the customer service and asked about it and the rep put me on hold for 20 minutes then she said the department she was transferring me to had technical difficulties because their system was down. I was told to call back an hour later. I DID call back an hour later and talked to a second rep. She put me on hold again. Then I was transfer to a third rep. The whole process took an hour and a half or more and it's not worth the time. Later, they didn't replace my order. I just cancelled it instead. What was suppose to be a happy time turned out to be a long waiting process. Will not be ordering from them again.

Date of experience: November 24, 2018
Nigel P. — Fanatics Rep
over a year old

Hi Sue, we are sorry to hear of the hassle you've been having with this order and would like to help out! Please send us a private message with your full order number or email address and we can look further into this for you. Sincerely, Julia.

Canada
1 review
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ZERO STARS
November 23, 2018

I would rate this company zero stars if I was able. They charged me more than what I agreed to in the order on their page. Instead of fixing it they told me they have cancelled my order and I would have to try repurchasing the items again. When I tried the cost of my items increased, but still needed them for Christmas gifts so purchased them anyways. After, I emailed them asking politely to refund me the difference. First, the first order they refunded at the incorrect price (lower than what I paid), secondly, after a week they still have yet to get back to me. ABSOLUTELY HORRIBLE CUSTOMER SERVICE. DO NOT RISK SPENDING YOUR MONEY HERE YOU WILL GET RIPPED OFF.

Date of experience: November 23, 2018
Nigel P. — Fanatics Rep
over a year old

Hello Katelyn, thank you for your feedback! I am very sorry about the conversion rate confusion. Our number one concern is customer service. On our site, any purchase made will be in United States currency. Once the order has been processed, your financial institution will convert the currency from USD to CAD. Please keep in mind that our company has no control over what your financial institution rates will be. Once again, I apologize for any confusion this may have caused you. Sincerely, Julian

Michigan
1 review
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Next Day Shipping
November 23, 2018

You need to fix your website. When I ordered on Monday for next Day I expected to receive my jersey by Wednesday. Well, Wednesday is here and no jersey. Called CS and the lady argued with me over next day. It has special shipping and could take 3 business days. Then why did the website take my next day payment knowing It would not reach my home next day. Wow, you refunded my shipping. No jersey in time for the game on Thanksgiving. Very disappointed.

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

Hello Stephanie, thank you for your feedback! I am very sorry that the package didn't arrive as you expected. Our number one concern is customer satisfaction. Upon review, the item that you purchase is made once the order is placed. On our site the time frame on how long an item will be shipped is located on the add to cart and several more times highlighted in green that this will take up to 3 business days to make. It will then ship by whichever shipping method that was chosen. You chose the next business days shipping. Because our warehouse was closed for the holiday Thursday, the package wasn't shipped out until the next business day 11/23/2018. Packages shipped out next business day on a Friday will not be delivered until the following Monday by the shipping carrier. As a courtesy, the Advocate refunded you back the shipping to the method of payment. It can take it up to 2-7 business days to reflect back on your financial statement. Once again, I apologize for any frustration this may have caused you. Sincerely, Julian

Colorado
1 review
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NEVER AGAIN!
November 23, 2018

Ordered a jersey for a game 2 weeks ahead. Shipping estimate was 6-9 days. It's still not here 14 days later, the company seems not interested and has horrible customer service. Wish I saw all the 1 star reviews before I ordered.

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

Hello Michael, thank you for your feedback! I am very sorry that the package didn't arrive as expected. Our number one concern is customer satisfaction. Upon review, the item that you purchase is made once the order is placed. It can take up to 3 business days to make and then ship by whichever shipping method that was chosen. You chose the standard 3-7 business shipping. However, the package was delayed and emails were sent to you regarding being aware of the issue. Because the order was placed on 11/6/208, it should've shipped no later than 11/9/2018. But it was shipped out on 11/14/2018. The expected delivery of the package was suppose to arrive by no later than 11/20/2018, which package was delivered as expected. Our site do offer other faster shipping method if it order is time sensitive. Once again, I apologize for any frustration this may have caused you. Sincerely, Julian

Georgia
1 review
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I am ABSOLUTELY DISGUSTED with this company! I ordered a $119 custom sweatshirt with my son's little league team, his number and name on it, and was SO excited it came in before his team went to the Championships. I washed it INSIDE OUT and HUNG DRY it ONCE - and the letters are already coming off! THIS IS ABSOLUTELY UNACCEPTABLE. I contacted Customer Service, and they were USELESS. I don't care what your policy is, POOR QUALITY at these prices should be REPLACED OR REFUNDED.

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

Hello Susan, thank you for your feedback! I am very sorry that the item was defective. Our number one concern is customer satisfaction. Upon review, a response to your BBB complaint has been resolved. You have been fully refunded for this order. Please allow two to seven business days to reflect on your financial statement. In order for our Fan Relations to close out your dispute, they will need to have you respond back to the complaint. Once again, I apologize for any frustration this may have caused you. Sincerely, Julian

Canada
1 review
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500$ worth of gifts that I am trying to buy out from their website: they are unable to process my payment whether by Credit Card or Paypal. Telephone Service is worthless! Not the first time saddly! I am trying to buy from these guys for months and their website is down. I am not ordering from a cave in Pakistan... I am ordering from Canada. Very frustrating...

Date of experience: November 19, 2018
Nigel P. — Fanatics Rep
over a year old

Hello Matieu, thank you for your feedback! I am very sorry that you are having difficulties placing your order. Our number one concern is customer satisfaction. If you are calling from outside of the United States, please contact us at 1-904-685-7842 for an Advocate to assist you with placing your order. Once again, I apologize for any frustration this may have caused you. Sincerely, Julian

Washington
2 reviews
0 helpful votes
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Custom stuff
November 23, 2018

Absolutely the worst company ever... worst... better off going with the hong kong stuff... ordered at custom hoodie... waited 11 days it came and wasn't customized... so I'm stuck... not what I ordered and 11 more days to get it... maybe correct maybe... then they offer me 20% off lol... I can get 30 right now... and free shipping... what a joke... complete joke...

Date of experience: November 19, 2018
Nigel P. — Fanatics Rep
over a year old

Hello Glenn, thank you for your feedback! I am very sorry that you received an incomplete customized hoodie. Our number one concern is customer satisfaction. Upon review, our advocate has made an exception in order for you to return the item back to our warehouse. They have waived the return shipping label. You can return the package at any local post office. An offer was also made for a discount on your next purchase. However, you declined the discount. Returns can take up to 10 business days to be refunded back tot he method of payment. Once received, you will receive a confirmation email. Once again, I apologize for any frustration this may have caused you. Sincerely, Julian

Canada
1 review
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Customer Service
November 19, 2018

I ordered from this site and shortly after I was very nervous as I did not receive a confirmation email with my order number, and I then read most of these bad reviews. I called their customer service help line and I feel much better now. The agent assisted me even though I had very little information about my order and was able to help me get my tracking information.

Date of experience: November 17, 2018
Nigel P. — Fanatics Rep
over a year old

Melanie! We appreciate you reaching out and apologize for the inconvenience of not having received your order confirmation email. We are happy to hear that you were able to receive service and the information that you needed to be aware of your order's status. In the future, we will be more diligent in making sure email confirmations are sent accordingly with all information. Thanks, Julia.

New York
1 review
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Don't but their fanatics branded clothing. Very poor quality. My product came glued together. If this sounds strange, I agree. I have never received a T-Shirt that has arrived glued together, but in this case I did. Customer service showed zero concern that the product arrived in such a dismal state. Really disgraceful

Date of experience: November 17, 2018
Nigel P. — Fanatics Rep
over a year old

Hi Jonathan! We are truly sorry to hear that you received your item glued together. For the inconvenience, we can waive your return label fee for you and assist with sending a replacement if you preferred. Please send us a private message for further assistance with this issue. Sincerely, Julia.

Connecticut
1 review
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I would recommend shalarese get a promotion to be the head of customer service. She was excellent at her job in every way.

Date of experience: November 16, 2018
Nigel P. — Fanatics Rep
over a year old

Bev S., thank you for reaching out and we are grateful for the positive feedback! Thanks, Darren.

New York
1 review
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I order a Miami Heat City Jersey and never received because some did not put the correct address on it and why fanatics have to ship with them

Date of experience: November 16, 2018
Nigel P. — Fanatics Rep
over a year old

Hello Malik, we are truly sorry for the inconvenience this has caused to have the package returning to us. Unfortunately, we do have to ask that you wait the full time frame for this return to be received and once the return is received it will have to be refunded and an email will be sent confirming the refund amount. You will be able to reorder the items and can ensure that the order be sent to the correct address. Sincerely, Julia.

New York
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Never Order From Them
November 19, 2018

Customer service is horrible. They give you false information and the supervisors are condescending and do not care about the customer. Ordered a jersey for a birthday gift, stated it shipped, 7 days later srill waiting, called cistomer service and they dont know where it is. They will send me a new one next day shipping, the next day order is still processing... i call they inform me that it needs to be made so it wont be shipped for ay least 3 days... missing the birthday which was the whe point of sending it next day. Spoke to 2 supervisors who were not nice... they offer to cancel the order, like I couldnt do that myself. I will never shop with them again.

Date of experience: November 16, 2018
Nigel P. — Fanatics Rep
over a year old

Paula, we thank you for reaching out and cannot apologize enough for the original package being lost as well as it not being delivered in time for the birthday it was intended for. If you could please DM us, we'd be happy tto assist you further with this order. Sincerely, Julia.

Washington
1 review
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Zero stars
November 19, 2018

Ordered a hoodie to wear to a game. It shipped well passed the promised time and won't arrive until after the time I expected it (and can't wear it to the game). The customer service was less than useless and couldn't care less about my concerns. Horrible.

Date of experience: November 15, 2018
Nigel P. — Fanatics Rep
over a year old

Hi James, we were able to review this order and see it was placed on November 10th, one item shipped on November 11th, and the other on November 13th. We can see both of those shipped earlier than what was originally expected. We can also see that the shipping method chosen on this order was the standard 3-7 business days and we have to ask that you allow that full time frame for the packages to be delivered. For the package that shipped on 11/11, allow until 11/20, for that package that shipped on 11/13, allow until 11/22. Once again, we sincerely apologize for this confusion. Sincerely, Julia.

Canada
1 review
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Phone service was awesome!
November 19, 2018

After getting no help on the online chat, I called and spoke to Brandon. He was so helpful, resolved my problem in less than 5 minutes! So professional and helpful, very much the opposite to the chat experience.

Date of experience: November 15, 2018
Nigel P. — Fanatics Rep
over a year old

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

New York
1 review
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I received a Ceramic dish as a gift. Was initially delivered completely smashed, in several pieces, with the dish just sitting in the bottom of a box with no padding on the bottom and 2 pieces of packing paper on top - no wonder it was broken! Gave it the benefit of the doubt - contacted customer service who was very responsive and immediately sent me a replacement dish. Received the second dish smashed in even more pieces than the first! Same issues with packing - clearly a ceramic dish will be broken if not packed appropriately. Do NOT order fragile items from this company - they WILL break!

Date of experience: November 14, 2018
Nigel P. — Fanatics Rep
over a year old

Hello Alyssa, thank you for your feedback! I am very sorry that both times the item was received damaged. Our number one concern is customer satisfaction. If you could please private message me or email me at [email protected], I would be more than happy to try to resolve this issue. Once again, I apologize for any frustration this may have caused you. Sincerely, Julian

AE
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I ordered a product that was suppose to ship within one business day. Now a week has gone by and still waiting. ( it's in stock.) Doesn't matter which site of theirs you order from the outcome is the same. I see a huge legal lawsuit battle in this company's future. I suggest not buying from Fanatics, which includes all websites such as Nflshop, Mlbshop, Nhlshop, etc... till they get their act together and treat customers as a priority, respectfully and promptly. I've read lots of reviews for each site they own, none of them are good. Hope they improve soon. Btw... where's my order?

Date of experience: November 14, 2018
Nigel P. — Fanatics Rep
over a year old

Hello M. T., 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

California
1 review
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Transparent T
November 16, 2018

I bought a long sleeve woman's AZ Cardinals t. First I noticed on my receipt that the shirt wasn't sold to me for the "sale" price of 29 dollars. It was 44 dollars because they used the amount of the sale for shipping. They did reverse those charges, but who are they trying to fool? Then I get the shirt and it's so damn thin itll be dissolved within 4 washes. Womens shirts are getting thinner and thinner. This needs to stop. You'll have to buy another shirt to wear under it. Not worth the money.

Date of experience: November 13, 2018
Nigel P. — Fanatics Rep
over a year old

Hello Staci, thank you for your feedback! I am very sorry that you are unhappy with your purchase. Our number one concern is customer satisfaction. Upon review, there were no shipping charged on this order when it was placed. The shipping charge per the invoice was zero shipping charged. However, you were still refunded the amount disputed which amounts to the charge of the taxes paid for the item. If the item is defective, I waived the return shipping fee to send the item back. Please visit our return center to return the item to our warehouse for a refund. Once again, I apologize for any frustration that this may have caused you. 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