Fanatics is the leading online retailer of officially licensed sports merchandise and provides the ultimate shopping experience to sports fans.
Fanatics has a rating of 1.7 stars from 3,945 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 148th among Jersey sites.
My first complaint was a couple of years ago, when I paid for advance delivery guaranteed before the day... no major weather... no notice in a delay. I ordered for my mom and she didn't receive it before the game. I contacted them part and they replied... this will be the on and only time they would refund my urgent shipping (are you effing kidding me) I should of known. Returning one item is a cost of 9.99. I am dead set and will never order from them again.
I ordered a cardigan, size 1X. The outer package wrapper had a 1X label but the actual garment was just an XL and too small. Fanatics sent me a free shipping label and then resent me a new cardigan - again, the wrong size. The third attempt - you guessed it, the wrong size again. Apparently, after 3 attempts of correcting an order, Customer Service is no longer able to send out a replacement. They offered to refund my money and advised that, instead of me going to the post office to return the wrong order for the 4th time, that I could either "keep it, throw it away or just give it to Goodwill." Actual quote. I did get a refund, I haven't tossed the cardigan because surely someone can wear it, and my Fanatics customer service experience was "poor," at best.
Hello Dawn! We are truly sorry to hear about this frustrating experience. Upon review, we confirmed that your order has been fully refunded. If you would like to discuss this instance further, we ask that you send us a private message.
I placed an order in 2019. I returned two items in the order per their return policy and never a refund. I spent a lot of time talking with customer service, who gave me lame excuses by trying to educate me on the banking industry. Order at your risk of no refund. Low-rated Ebay sellers are more trustworthy.
Funny how when in April 2019, I contacted the company and spoke with the same agent "Chastity" who is responding to my review, giving me the same crap story below as when I spoke with them a year ago.
Chastity S. Wrote: -------------------------
Thank you for reaching out. Is this for the Arizona State Sun Devils WinCraft Pitchfork Lanyard with Detachable Buckle?
Stephen W. Wrote: -------------------------
I returned the lanyard as well as a button up Arizona State polo shirt (did not fit).
Chastity S. Wrote: -------------------------
We apologize for any confusion but we issued that refund in April of 2019. The refund went back to the credit/debit card used on the order. Please check your bank statement for the week of April 25,2019.
Stephen W. Wrote: -------------------------
This is the same nonsense over again. I spoke with you on the phone as well as someone else. Taking time from my workday... and I emphasized over and over that the bank account had been closed! You could not issue me a credit to an account that no longer exists. I even checked with the bank and they confirmed that this is how the banking industry works, and they were even patient with me while I insisted them to check on this refund... and, wow, there was none! No account, no money credited to it. So a year later, your company refuses to do anything about this, while you have resold the same merchandise to someone else. Even a moron understands that if you have no account open, you cannot do transactions on it, even credits. So instead of just sending me a merch credit and making this smooth and proper for everyone, you are going back to the old inaccurate story.
CEO is Doug Mack, who also does not appreciate decent customer service.
Hi Stephen! We are truly sorry to hear about your experience and would love the opportunity to look into it. Would you please send us a DM for further assistance?
I accidentially ordered the wrong item, I needed a different style. There is no place on the site that will allow this, they just want to charge you a $10.00 return fee, for a $5.00 laynard. I would stay FARRRRR away from this type of company. I really wish I would have check out their reviews. Would never recommend buying something from here.
Hello Lisa. We apologize for any inconvenience regarding our Return Policy. We charge the return fee for using our pre-paid return label. As a one-time only courtesy we have waived the return fees on this order for you. Please visit the Help Desk on our website to download and print out the pre-paid return label. Please be advised that the return fees have been waived on our end but will still show on the return label as we do not have a way to remove that information. The return label is pre-paid. You will not be charged to use it and we will not deduct the return fee from your refund. Sincerely, Cayla
This company by far has given me the absolute best customer service experience that' I have ever had. They were courteous, friendly and highly effecient.
Hello Scott. Thank you so much for taking the time to leave your feedback. We are happy to heave that you received such great customer service. Sincerely, Cayla
This was the worst experience I have ever had ordering online! Im usually a super easy going customer but it was appalling. I ordered a custom jersy and the first problem was my email was incorret and I requested to adjust it, they refused so I did not receive my conformation until the 3rd attempt to get the email re directed. Then my package gets lost so I requested a re-ship only to be told they are out of stock although the item was still in the websight. So they refund me and then the package finally arrives and its the completely wrong Item! I will never ever order from fanatics again
Hello Cin, thank you for your feedback! I was unable to locate an order with the information that you have provided. Could you please private message us your email address so I can locate an order? Sincerely, Julian
Who charges $9.99 to return a product? I'm done. Lots of companies out there that sell the same products.
Hello Brian, We apologize for any inconvenience regarding our Return Policy. We charge the return fee for using our pre-paid return label. As a one-time only courtesy we have waived the return fees on this order for you. Please visit the Help Desk on our website to download and print out the pre-paid return label. Please be advised that the return fees have been waived on our end but will still show on the return label as we do not have a way to remove that information. The return label is pre-paid. You will not be charged to use it and we will not deduct the return fee from your refund. Sincerely Deidre
I returned a watch as it was too small for my wrist. I paid a total of $72.85, and was refunded $35.02. What a damn racket. I would recommend staying away from this company.
*Update: 3/4/2020 Misunderstanding on my part. I was refunded the $9.99, given a $35.02 gift card, and was refunded $22.85 to my card, so it was made right. Thanks
Hello Joel, thank you for your feedback! I am very sorry that you didn't see the full refund. Our number one concern is customer satisfaction. At the time of purchase a $50 gift card was used. $22.85 was refunded to the credit card and $35.02 was refunded to a gift certificate. Our company charges $10 for returned items to be sent back. However, I have refunded that as well back to the method of payment used to make this purchase. Please all two to seven business days to reflect on your financial statement. Once again, I apologize for and frustration this may have caused you. Sincerely, Julian
I purchased a watch on their website and got the watch on 02-23-20. I should have read the reviews. The watch came with the dial coming off the watch. I tried to reach out to customer service but its always busy. Then i wrote a survey that pertained to the order asking for someone to contact me. Im still trying to get ahold of someone at fanatics. The watch was $55 so i would think i wold get a better product. The box it came in was all mangled and looked like it had been dropped or crushed and then packed to me. I felt good about the product and about the company now i feel like no one cares from their website. I was going to buy some jerseys but now i dont think i will with all this hassle just for them to have some quality control over their products. Im just trying to get someone to contact me and see what we can do. I hate writing reviews but i really feel this was a bad quality for something of this price.
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Hello Brent, thank you for your feedback! I am very sorry about the damaged item you received. Our number one concern is customer satisfaction. Please private message us if you wish to have the item replaced? Sincerely, Julian
Ordered Super Bowl gear (the day after Chiefs win) from here and $#*!'s Sporting Goods. Received everything on time and correct sizes from $#*!'s. Still waiting on 2 items from Fanatics. Two adult men's large shirts I received are way too small (no where near a normal adult Large size shirt). One adult women's large shirt was so tiny it looked like a youth, and it got returned. Customer service said they wouldn't charge me but they did. Adult stocking cap was not adult size, is entirely too small for a kid, but it did arrive on time. The only thing I am happy with so far (still waiting on those 2 items mentioned above) is the Mahomes jersey out of 6 things that I ordered.
Hello Robert, thank you for your feedback! I am very sorry that you were unsatisfied with the items that you have purchased. Our number concern is customer satisfaction. I have waived the return shipping fee. You can print a return label on our site. The package can be dropped off at any local post office or FedEx Store. The Men's NFL Pro Line by Fanatics Branded Heather Charcoal Kansas City Chiefs Super Bowl LIV Champions Running Back Schedule T-Shirt is scheduled to be delivered by end of business today 2/28/2020. Once again, I apologize for any frustration this may have caused you. Sincerely, Julian
Had no idea that when I ordered my hat from fanatics that the hat would fit differently then the same hat I have in my closet. I ordered world series hat back in 2016 and was wanting to get original game day hat this year but it fit differently. Now I lose out on $10 for a return shipping label. Yea I will not shop Fanatics again.
Hello Tommy, thank you for your feedback! I am very sorry about the return shipping fee. Our number one concern is customer satisfaction. I have waived and emailed you the return shipping label. You can print out the label and attach it to the package. The package can be dropped off at any local post office or FedEx Store. Once again, I apologize for any frustration this may have caused you. Sincerely, Julian
2 times in the last 30 day's now I have paid for an item to be overnighted or second day shipping and on the day it was supposed to arrive both times I called to see where the item was and I was told they would "re-ship it" because it got lost or never picked up. So now I'm waiting 5-7 days for an item I paid to have in 2 days. I've been laughed at and hung up on when trying to resolve this and they just try to offer me a 20% off coupon that is available online and I have 10 of already. I don't want 20% off I want my items when I pay for them to be here on time to at least be remotely close! This is absolutely infuriating and because no one competent works there in down all of my money I paid for shipping and now have to pay extra to get the item I needed by today that won't be here for a week. They lie about their shipping they've taken money out of my account unauthorized this is an absolute joke of a company
Hello Ricky, thank you for your feedback! I am very sorry about the shipping issues you have being receiving. Our number one concern is customer satisfaction. I will be more than happy to assist you. Could you please private message me because the order number that you provided doesn't match the narrative of the order that I am reviewing? If you please check to make sure that I am looking at the correct order. Once again, I apologize for any frustration this may have caused. You. Sincerely, Julian
On 01-04-20 I placed an order with Fanatics. I was given an order # and a ship 01-20-20 and arrival 01-29-20 date.On 01-29-20 no product had arrived. I phoned Fanatics and was advised the order had been cancelled due to the size being out of stock. I received no message reference the cancellation. On 01-29-20 I reordered with a different size. I was given an order # and a ship of 02-13-20 and arrival 02-24-20 date. On 02-24-20 no product had arrived. Again no message reference the cancellation. It doesn't get any worse than this company.
We apologize for any inconvenience regarding your orders. It appears the item you are trying to purchase is a Manufacturer Direct item that is no longer available in the size you selected. We are in the process of updating our website to reflect the item being out of stock. Sincerely, Karmen
My aunt and uncle wanted to send me money for my birthday to get some new gear for my favorite baseball team. They had to split the gift card into two separate ones because of how they run their gift card system. They purchased these gift cards on February 3rd. On February 5th I got an email saying that my shipment was delayed and no new shipping date had been decided yet. I got a similar email on the 8th. After three phone calls I have gotten half of the gift card amount 19 days later. These gift cards are sent electronically, there is no shipping required. After this experience
I will NEVER purchase anything from this store again. Totally ruined my birthday.
GARBAGE. Jacket fell apart after 2 wearings. Will not accept return without original tags and return charges. Customer service obnoxious. If you want to throw your money away, here is the place. Learmed my lesson. Always check reviews before buying.
We are so very sorry that your item has become defective. You are able to return the item for a full refund. We have sent you an email containing a pre-paid return label and the return instructions. Sincerely, Karmen
Businesses owe a certain level of care to their customers, and I received absolutely no respect from Fanatics Customer Service. I called on February 18th, 2020 because I never received a package that was shipped on December 31st, 2019. When I called, the customer service person blamed the the postal service for unsuccessfully delivering the package, even though I was given no tracking or shipping information about this during the 2 months that I was waiting for the package. The woman even told me to "calm down" when I simply said how messed up it was that they were not only unapologetic but also not taking accountability for never giving me a package I had paid for. She said that I could get it refunded and didn't even offer an apology or a discount on behalf of all the frustration I had to deal with going through this process. Don't bother wasting your money here.
We apologize for any inconvenience regarding your order. Your package was returned to us as undeliverable to the address entered when the order was placed. The apartment/unit number was missing so the carrier had to return the package to us. When this happens it is our policy to issue a full and complete refund for the order when the package is received back in our warehouse. Especially when the original item is no longer available. We sent your Shipping Confirmation to the email address that was used to place the order. They sometimes have a tendency to be delivered to the junk folder. I am sorry about that. For the inconvenience you experienced, I have sent you a discount code via email. Please be sure to check your junk folder for that as well. Sincerely, Karmen
I wish I had know to review Fanatics before I purchased. Ordered and purchased a jersey on 1/20/20 for Superbowl on 2/2/20. Did not receive it for Superbowl, then they said it would be delivered on 2/4, my birthday. Didn't get it then either. I tried to return it and when I was finally able to click on an active button, they said they don't take returns that were custom or event related. They don't want it after Superbowl, so why would they think I wanted it. Fanatics SUCKS, they ripped me off twice now. What's really bad is that they hide behind other names. I thought I was ordering from 49ers and it turned out to be Fanatics. It took being screwed twice by Fanatics, but I got it this time. I will never do business with them again. They should be closed down
Hello Constance. We apologize for any inconvenience regarding your order. As a one-time only courtesy, we will allow you to return the Sherman Jersey for a refund. We have sent you a pre-paid return label and return instructions to the email address used on the order. Sincerely, Karmen
I made the mistake of ordering from this company. I was supposed to get two-day shipping. Item took about two weeks. Fanatics is not trustworthy.
We apologize for any inconveneince regarding your order. After looking into the order we found that you selected the free shipping option. This option takes 3-7 business days for delivery. Not 2 business days. The item you selected had a 2 business day processing time before being shipped. This information was noted on our website at the time of purchase and again on your Order Confirmation that we sent you via email. According to your tracking information, your package will be delivered tomorrow, which will be the 6th business day from when the order shipped on February 10th. Sincerely, Karmen
I ordered a bunch of Superbowl apparel that said it would ship the next day. Superbowl was 2 weeks away so i thought that it would make it on time but nothing was delivered. I'm still waiting.
Hello Jennifer, thank you for your feedback! I am very sorry you haven't received all of your items. Our number one concern is customer satisfaction. Upon review, the packages are being shipped out to Hawaii and should take up to 7-14 business days to be delivered. Per tracking information, one item was received on 2/11/2020 and the other items will be delivered on 2/22/2020. Once again, I apologize for any frustration this may have caused you. Sincerely, Julian
It'll cost 10.00 to exchange anything if your gift doesn't fit. You maybe at best get back 60% of what you paid. Returns aren't just a size swap but a return & you must re buy. So any sale price is no longer. Plus you loose $$$$
Hello Dianne, thank you for your feedback! I am very sorry but I was unable to locate the order with the number you provided. Could you please private message me again with the correct order number or email address? I will be more than happy to further assist you. Sincerely, Julian
Answer: I have no experience ordering from Australia so I'm afraid I will be of no help. I do agree that the holiday will add a little extra time but I don't believe it's as bad as everyone is saying. I don't know why I had such a good experience with them when it sounds like everyone else is angry with them. I'm curious to see how it goes for you.
Answer: Good luck. I just kept getting stupid answers until I filed a BBB complaint. Then I got instant satisfaction.
Answer: Hello Timo, Thank you for your feedback. We appreciate your business! Mike, Shannon, and Brad -- We would love to have an opportunity to work with you each regarding your less-than stellar experiences. Please provide your order numbers so that we may research and work on resolving your poor experiences! We value each of you and hope you will give us an opportunity to make this right.
Answer: No kidding. These fools are liars and thieves. They literally have fulltime dedicated employees who monitor sites like SiteJabber to provide responses to all the well deserved, nasty Fanatics reviews. It is entirely likely that any and all positive reviews touting their customer service are internally generated by their own employees. Write letters to your licensing body whether it be NFL or MLB and let them know about Fanatics and their FRAUDULENT and DECEPTIVE business practices. Fanatics should be glossed as Fraudnatics. BUYER BEWARE!
Answer: Hello, Thank you for reaching out to us. When an item is found to be out of stock the money is refunded back to the original form of payment. In addition, we issue a store credit on top of this for the inconvenience.
Answer: I would not worry to much about the negative feedback. You should get your items delivered to you with no problem. It might take a little time to be delivered but I had no problems with fanatics.
Answer: Please provide us with the contact information we can best reach you with so that we can pass this along. Julia.
Answer: Thank you for your correspondence. I am very sorry that you had this issue with the item. If you could please private message me your order number so I can take a further look?
Answer: Hello, thank you for reaching out. Upon reviewing your orders should arrive no later than December 13,2017.
Answer: Thank you for reaching out Michael. Refunds can take 2-7 business days for the refund to reflect back on the form of payment that was used at checkout. Thanks, Cayla
We apologize for any inconvenience regarding your order. As a one time only courtesy we have waived the return fees on this order. Please be advised that the return fees have been waived on our end but will still show on the return label as we do not have a way to remove that information. The return label is pre-paid. You will not be charged to use it and we will not deduct the return fee from your refund. We also want to let you know you are not required to use our pre-paid return label to return your items. Sincerely, Karmen