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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.

service
916
value
632
shipping
704
returns
512
quality
542
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Tennessee
1 review
1 helpful vote
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I was very frustrated after the USPS failed to get my package to me and gave me the run around. The NBA store and Mariah and her supervisor made things right for my sons 14th birthday! I appreciate them!

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

Hello Roger, 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

California
1 review
1 helpful vote
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Bad sizeing
July 14, 2018

Ordered a Cornell T-shirt for my 5 year old. I ordered a youth small, it fits her like a dress. The T-shirt is made of cheap, almost see through material. So disappointed.

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

Hello Nancy, thank you for your feedback! I am very sorry that the shirt didn't fit correctly. Our number one concern is customer satisfaction. You return the shirt for a full refund. Please visit our website for a hassle free return label. I have waived the return fee of $5.50. You can drop the package off at any local post office. Once again, I apologize for any frustration that this may have caused you. Sincerely, Julian

Virginia
2 reviews
0 helpful votes
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I usually always look at reviews for companies before ordering anything online, but this time I was in a rush. I needed a shirt for the World Cup Finals and was looking for any place that would provide next day or, two day shipping. Fanatics had that option so I said why not! As soon as I placed the order I looked and the reviews... everything that people said would happen would! I call up Fanatics and ask why there is still a pending status on my item and they said " oh the next day shipping only happens once it has been released from out warehouse, which takes 3DAYS"... What is the point of even offering NEXT DAY or TWO DAY shipping if its not an option! Such a waste of money!

Date of experience: July 12, 2018
Nigel P. — Fanatics Rep
over a year old

Hello Alexis, thank you for your feedback! I am very sorry that you didn't receive your order as expected. Our number one concern is customer satisfaction. Upon review of your order, the item was a made to order product. Because of recent events, the items has to be made after the event ends. On our website, it specifies that it will take 3 business days to make and then ship by whichever shipping method was chosen. This item should ship out by no later than 7/16/2018 with the next business by noon method. Once again, I apologize for any frustration this may have caused you. Sincerely, Julian

Illinois
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Helpful and sweet
May 5, 2021

Super kind and helpful customer service member. Order was sent incorrectly and was promised another order would be sent free of charge.

Date of experience: July 9, 2018
Nigel P. — Fanatics Rep
over a year old

Hello Robin. We are overjoyed to hear that your experience has been a great one. We appreciate your feedback and truly look forward to having the opportunity to serve you again soon. Sincerely, Morgan

California
2 reviews
0 helpful votes
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This was my first order - and last - placed with Fanatics. The artwork and copy on the Fanatics website is excellent. Every item on the site appears to be decent to high quality and worth the higher price. In fact, all six (6) t-shirts I ordered (and received) were of inferior quality. I expected the Fanatics 'house brand' to be a little cheaper quality and at a lesser price. I intentionally chose 100% cotton shirts with as heavy a weight as possible. Nevertheless, the Fanatics brand clothing is underwhelming and very disappointing. More surprising was the Mitchell & Ness ($39) and Majestic ($35) branded t-shirts - amazingly cheap crap by comparison to everything I've previously purchased from M&N and Majestic. It appears that Fanatics is paying them for using their brand name but using cheap crap. NOT WORTH IT.

Date of experience: July 7, 2018
Nigel P. — Fanatics Rep
over a year old

Hello Michael, thank you for your feedback! I am very sorry that you were unsatisfied with your purchase. Our number one concern is customer satisfaction. I have waived the return shipping fee. You can return the item at any local post office. Once again, I apologize for any frustration this may have caused you. Sincerely, Julian.

Arkansas
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Stupid company
July 10, 2018

Going on a trip in two weeks. Ordered a two shirts and a hat for the trip. Got the hat and the woman's shirt, but the shirt is the wrong team. The shirt I wanted is sold out now. They supposedly are sending me the men's t-shirt. Wouldnt work with me on getting me another woman's shirt ordered to replace the one the website said wasn't sold out. They need a lot of work done to fix these simple problems.

Date of experience: July 7, 2018
Nigel P. — Fanatics Rep
over a year old

Hello Jacob, thank you for your feedback! I am very sorry that you received the wrong item. Our number one concern is customer satisfaction. The return label fee has been waived. You can send the incorrect item back at any local post office. For the inconvenience, I have emailed you a coupon code to use towards your next purchase. Once again, I apologize for any frustration this may have caused you. Sincerely, Julian

New York
1 review
0 helpful votes
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I purchased four items for my husbands bday his bday is July 9th. I made the purchase July 2nd. I purchased the 2 day shipping for $10. So I should be receiving July 5th. When I tracked it, it says July 7th. The customer reps kept telling me not to worry I would get it on the 5th. The 5th comes and I dont get my package I call them back and they refund my $10 shipping. (Havent gotten my money back yet) tonight I track again it changed from July 7th to July 10th. I call them back and at this point Im over it cuz my husbands bday is July 9th and I wish I just went to the mall. They tell me I have to call fedex and tell them to return the package that they cant do it. Their corporate doesnt answer phones. Called fedex and escalated the issue because it went from July 7th to July 10th with no explanation to why it changed and the fedex supervisor says since fanatics sent the package smart post it could take up to 14 business to arrive. This whole thing got me so heated. Fanatics is clearly a scam

Date of experience: July 6, 2018
Nigel P. — Fanatics Rep
over a year old

Hello Anne, thank you for your feedback! I am very sorry that the package was shipped improperly. Our number one concern is customer satisfaction. Due to warehouse logistics changed the shipping method to a ground shipping method, I have sent you a coupon code to use towards your next purchase. If you still no longer want the item, I have waived the return shipping fee. You can return the item at any local post office. Once again, I apologize for any frustration this may have caused you. Sincerely, Julian.

Maryland
1 review
0 helpful votes
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My return is part of an incorrect item compared to the website image, and this was a second return after trying to see if the first half was an isolated item or not. Patricia (Ms Tricia) was an absolute professional and handled my odd return without any hesitation or incorrect method what so ever! She was extremely nice and informed me of every step along the way, even letting me know when she was looking at the site with me to better understand my explanation of the return. She was so awesome, I requested to speak to her supervisor so I could tell him how great she was, concluding with my agreement to fill out this survey stating that fact. Ms Tricia was top notch, and made the unfortunateness of a return absolutely hassle free; I was smiling talking to her. Excellent service!

Date of experience: July 6, 2018
Nigel P. — Fanatics Rep
over a year old

Hello Ryan, 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

Utah
1 review
0 helpful votes
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I contacted customer service about how to exchange a recently ordered shirt. Rosalyn answered each question in a pleasant, knowledgeable manner.
When I started to hang up, she politely stopped me. She wanted to be sure that I understood the return instructions.
Great customer service, and great products.
Thank you Rosalyn. And, thank you Fanatics!

Date of experience: July 4, 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. Thank you for taking the time to let us know! We look forward to the opportunity to serve you again soon. Sincerely, Julian

Florida
1 review
0 helpful votes
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DONT BUY FROM THIS WEBSITE, FAKE! THEY LIE YOU ON THE PHONE BAD COSTUMER SERVICE... THE LIE YOU ON THE SHIPPING JUST A LIE!

DONT BUY!
DONT BUY!
DONT BUY!

100% TRUE WHAT IM WRITING!

Date of experience: July 3, 2018
Nigel P. — Fanatics Rep
over a year old

Hello Joel, thank you for your feedback! I am very sorry that the order hasn't shipped yet. Our number one concern is customer satisfaction. I have escalated order to the warehouse. Once the label has been created, you will receive a separate shipping confirmation. I have upgraded your shipping at no additional cost to 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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I ordered a Women's Nike Coastal Blue Chicago Sky 2018 Authentic Custom Jersey which the website said would ship in six days. Today is day the fifteenth day since I ordered and I not only do not have my jersey but I also do not have an explanation as to why I don't' have the jersey, or ship date, an estimated ship date or a reason for the delay. I keep being told I will receive an email with information and I do not. I went on the website to see if it is showing as available; it is and it is $35 cheaper than it was when I purchased it. I called again and asked if they could at least give me the sale price if they weren't going to do anything else and was told no, that Fanatics operates hundreds of different sites and that I ordered it from one of their other Fanatic sites. At that point, I asked to cancel the order and was told I can't cancel a custom order. So, who knows if I'll get the jersey before the season out, if i'll get an estimated ship date, if they are even in the process of making the jersey or if I'll get the jersey at all. DO NOT BUY FROM THE NBA Store. I thought I bought this jersey from the NBA Store but I actually bought the jersey from a site that the NBA Store outsourced the operations/warehouse functions to and they are doing a horrible job. Other than people answering the phone in the customer service department at Fanatics, the customer service is non existent.

Date of experience: July 2, 2018
Nigel P. — Fanatics Rep
over a year old

Hello A. A., thank you for your feedback! I am very sorry that the item hasn't shipped. Our number one concern is customer satisfaction. I have issued a request to our warehouse to cancel your order. You will receive a cancellation confirmation email once it has been completed. 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.

Michigan
1 review
1 helpful vote
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Excellent customer service
July 3, 2018

I made a total mess of an order today and Patricia was very kind and patient in straightening everything out for me. What a wonderful employee you have

Date of experience: July 2, 2018
Nigel P. — Fanatics Rep
over a year old

Hello Annete, 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

Nevada
1 review
0 helpful votes
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I should have listened to the reviews... Ordered a few things including 4 custom print nhl shirts. The adult sized items came in fine. The kids versions were a mess. Very, very poor quality decals on shirts were not completely adhering to the shirt and peeling off. Contacted them and was asked to send them back. Needed them for an event so crossed my fingers and hoped for the best. They arrived just in time... but same exact issues. They had actually changed one of the decal on there because it was a problem but that too wasn't put on the shirt completelyt and was peeling. Part of one of the decals had been flipped and was on shirt wrong... and the front logo was also peeling just like the first batch. Called again... after lengthy conversation. I sent pictures and was told again we could return for reprint. Too late now I needed these so not enough time. Gave up and had to keep them. These might make it one or two washes/wears before they fall apart. Will never ever buy from them again.

Date of experience: June 30, 2018
Nigel P. — Fanatics Rep
over a year old

Hello Amy, thank you for your feedback! I am very sorry that the product was defective. Our number one concern is customer satisfaction. I have waived the return shipping fee to send back the damaged items. You can return them with the return label to any local post office. For the inconvenience, I have emailed you a discount code to use towards your next purchase. Once again, I apologize for any frustration this may have caused you. Sincerely, Julian.

Michigan
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Quality Service
July 1, 2018

I received excellent, friendly service from the sales representative who assisted me. My product return could not have been easier.

Date of experience: June 30, 2018
Nigel P. — Fanatics Rep
over a year old

Micheal, thank you for reaching out and we are grateful for the positive feedback! Thanks, Dariana B.

Pennsylvania
1 review
1 helpful vote
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Good Luck
June 27, 2018

Ordered a few shirts on 6/12/18 for a birthday party on 6/24/18. If you think that 12 days will be plenty of time you would be wrong. My order was canceled with no update what so ever. No email, call, text, or even smoke signals given. I had to call in days later just to find out that my package wasn't even being shipped. I then replaced my order with customer service rep Clint on Wednesday 6/20/18. We changed my shipping to a two day shipping "free of charge" he said. My order was to be shipped to my office. When Clint refilled my order he put down my office suite # as the street address. He also changed my order from a business to a residential order which changes the delivery time to arrive after the office is closed. It is now 6/26/18, my package has been in town (Pittsburgh) since Friday 6/22/18. Now the only option I have to wait 3 more days to exceed FedEx shipping standers and will finally have the opportunity to go and pick it up in person. This completely eliminates the whole reasons for online shopping. Its funny how willing they are to take your money yet do nothing to help your situation when issues arise. Every comment on here is the same thing over and over again. It is clear that this is an issue that the company has no interest in fixing. SAVE YOUR MONEY. SAVE YOUR TIME. SHOP ANYWHERE ELSE. Whats funny is how right below this box is and "Order ID" section. I don't even know what my order number is because Fanatics refuses to send email updates or verification. Good luck to all who are just like me and didn't read the reviews before placing your order.

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

Hello Jake, 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

New Mexico
1 review
1 helpful vote
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Fanatics Review
June 26, 2018

I actually order frequently from Fanatics, and from my experience, have had good overall experiences. Good selection of products and decent sales. However, my only complaint is shipping timeframes. At this point in time (June 25,2018), Fanatics uses FedEx to ship and the time the order takes to arrive at my residence is exceptionally long averaging 7-10 days on the quick end.

When ordering from them just give yourself a good time cushion and you should be good.

Hope this helps!

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

Hello Edward, 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

Texas
1 review
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On Saturday, 23 June, I ordered a German National Team Jersey and figured I would pay for 2 day shipping in the amount of 19.00. I didn't listen to countless amount of other reviews that stated that they never received their item(s) in that time span. I just received an email stating the estimated delivery date is Thursday 28 June. How is this 2 day shipping? I have never been dissatisfied with Fanatics until now. I have never had crappy customer service calls and never had an issue with returns. How is it that I pay 19.00 to get this nearly four days after shipment. I checked and it states that Fed Ex still hasn't received the item. At this point it doesn't matter. I will not get it by Tuesday night (2 day shipping). I deal with other businesses and when using the 2 day shipment method I GET IT IN TWO DAYS. I will never waste my hard earned money on shipping with Fanatics again.

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

Hello Jeffrey, 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 full and complete order number 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

Maryland
2 reviews
0 helpful votes
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I ordered a Bulls baby robe on May 13,2018. It never made it to my house. It was "damaged during shipping", so was returned to sender by the mail carrier. Shipping tracker told me it was received by the sender on May 24,2018 - I still do not have a refund for this item. It has been over a month, all emails are automated saying my refund will be posted in 2 - 7 business days. On June 22 I called and heard "oh the funniest thing, your refund was posted last night at 7:25PM" about the time they responded to my third email asking where my refund was. There is still no refund on my card - I do NOT recommend this company. I ordered this same item from Etsy and it was here in two days. Nba store and Fanatics Retail Group have been a nightmare to deal with.

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

Hello Debbie, 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 full and complete order number 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
1 helpful vote
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Bad bad bad from all I can tell. System puts me on hold.
Paid $60 for a t shirt to get it overnight
Tracker says 3 days
Unhappy

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

Hello Mary, thank you for your feedback! I am very sorry that the order will not ship as you expected. Our number one concern is customer satisfaction. Upon review, this order was placed on 6/20/2018 for an item that takes 3 business days to make and then ship by whichever shipping method chosen. Because the weekend is not considered a business day, it will ship out this Monday. The package is due to be delivered by 6/26/2018. Once again, I apologize for and frustration this may have caused you. Sincerely, Julian

Indiana
1 review
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Can I give 0 stars?! Similar experience as others. My order sat in the Shipping label created status for 8 days then I receive an email that says they received my return and have processed my refund. I never received my order. I did not want a refund; I want the shirts I ordered. Im wondering if Ill actually get this refund that could take 7 days. So basically, they hold onto my money for 2 weeks. No telephone to call. My e-mail was returned with a message saying the e-mail is not monitored. My only option is live chat. I did receive a previous order but it wasnt what I ordered. I ordered a ladies red Angels shirt and received a extra large mens blue Brooklyn Dodgers hat! Not even close. The receipt said the Angels shirt too. I was guessing the warehouse workers might smoke marijuana. To their credit, they did exchange the hat for the right shirt, but after this time, Im probably done with Fanatics.

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

Hello Natalia, thank you for your feedback! I am very sorry that you never received your package. Our number one concern is customer satisfaction. The package was shipped out on 6/13/2018. Once the label has been created, it is picked up by FedEx by end of business day. If the label was damaged or missed to be scanned it will show still as label created. The package was returned to sender back to our warehouse. Once our warehouse receives the package, they will send an automatic email that the order was refunded. I have email you a discount code to use towards your next purchase. If you have any further questions, you can respond back to that email. Once again, I apologize for any frustration 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