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 147th among Jersey sites.
This is the absolute worst customer service I have ever had I order a 4t AB steelers jersey for my son 9 days later a 3t came so I ordered another same thing I double checked that I was ordering the correct size and I was so I called them on September 15 the lady I spoke to said she would send out the labels for to return the others and re ship a 4t Jersey for free, the shirt should have gotten to me on Monday and it had not so Thursday the 26 I called again and they said that they don't know what happened it was never shipped and that they would overnight it to me so I would get it on Friday they also said they would call me back to assure that it was being shipped never received a call. September 28 I didn't not receive the Jersey so I called again spoke to Claude who hung up after I was on hold for 10 minuets, tried calling back and got disconnected 2 times finally chatted online and they gave me another number called that number and got escleated to Robin one of the floor supervisors she was also not very helpful she told me that my item would be refunded ans they would ship another one but could take time I needed the Jersey by Monday September 24 it is now September 28 and they still don't know when they will get the jersey to me. This is horrible my son is so upset that he didn't get it yet and I'm so pissed that I spent the money on this place I will never ever again order from here and I would never refer anyone to order from this site there customer service is absolutely horrible
They get one star because I cannot give a zero. My experience(s) with this company have been completely awful over the course of two years and now I'm fed up. I recently ordered a jersey that was a special order item while it was "in stock" - I followed that up by buying a hat the next day. I got order confirmations and numbers but after a few days of hearing nothing about either order and their statuses marked as 'pending' online I chatted with support, who told me to call, who then told me both my orders were cancelled. Why? They needed time to figure it out but it was my FOURTH cancelled order in a row (I had the same experience with the nba shop a year previous with no explanation). Their explanation was that my wife had ordered something years ago with her name with my email and a different shipping address (so I guess don't ever move) and now my orders were all marked as fraudulent because of a different name, address, card number (I payed by paypal so no idea why this would matter). The resolution to all of this was to offer me 20% off my next order (wouldn't that just get cancelled?) and tell me there was no way of honoring my original order because the item is now sold out. I cannot believe any company could get away with practices like these and still continue to represent merchandise sales for major sports leagues and teams. The phone people were courteous but did nothing to resolve the situation equitably. If I had known my order was cancelled immediately I would have tried another form of payment or email address or something because I very much wanted to purchase the limited item. The lack of communication speaks to the incompetence of their service and system.
So I ordered my UCF shirt on a Sunday and paid for 3 day shipping. Disappointed that it took 3 days to even process the order and the order was shipped on Wednesday. But, that's within their advertised 3 days. Next, I paid extra for shipping. $16 extra on a $29 T-shirt... game day is Saturday. The tracking says that I will not get it until next Monday... 5 days after the item shipped. Now I asked the people in the phone to tell me where it was shipping from... you know where? I live in Orlando and the T-shirt is being shipped from the far off land of Jacksonville FL... that's right! The shirt is literally 2 1/2 hours away from me and is being held hostage in a mail truck and won't get to me for 5 DAYS! AYFKM?
Will not order from them again. Now if they have a store I can walk into, cool... but this shipping going to take 5 days when I literally could be there in 2.5 hours, that's just ridiculous!
And now I won't have a shirt either.
Hello J. C., thank you for your feedback! I am very sorry that the item ship with expectation. Our number one concern is customer satisfaction. Upon review, the item purchase takes up to 3 business days to make. Once it has been completed, it will ship by whichever shipping method that was chosen. The weekends are not considered business days so the product began production on that following Monday and was package to ship on that Wednesday. Because 3 business days was selected, it will arrive by the following Monday. However, 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 you. Sincerely, Julian
Shanika or I think that's her name she was so $#*!en amazing she helped me with whatever I needed she was on top of every detail I spoke to her about and I was helped tremendously more than I ever have in any customer service she heard me out listened and made sure I was taken care of this girl needs a raise!
Hello Angelica, 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
Ordered many things threw the team website via Fraudnatics before. It always seems to take a long time to receive the items. This time I needed some items for a gift. I ordered the items last Friday and paid nearly $20 for expedited shipping. Almost 6 days later and they still have not arrived. Talked to customer service and they say Fedex takes one and a half days to update tracking info. Give me a break in today's world of technology that makes no sense. Then I was told that processing takes a while. Back in the day I worked at a warehouse and if we took that long to process a priority order we would be fired. Blaming processing and a third party shipping company is ridiculous. As I need the items today as a gift, I am put in a huge bind. The customer service is as bad and slow as Fraudnatics. The NFL made a huge mistake using this company as their supplier. Never ordering or using Fraudnatics again! Customer service is no help and want refund the extra money I paid for shipping. Its no wander why Fraudnatics has terrible reviews online!
Hello Matt, thank you for your feedback! I am very sorry that you haven't received your package. Our number one concern is customer satisfaction. Upon review of your order, The shipping method was for two business days. It's at least one business day to prepare the package for shipping. The weekend is not considered a business day so the packages are not picked up until the following end of business day Monday. A couple of the items were made on demand which can take up to 3 business days to produce and than two business days to ship. The packages were scheduled to be delivered on 9/26 and 9/27. On our website, it will state that this item will ship within one or how many business days from the date of purchase. Once again, I apologize for any confusion this may have caused you. Sincerely, Julian
Received my order today. Utter garbage. The shirt is the poorest quality t-shirt I have ever purchased anywhere. And guess what? It's not even the right player! It's not even a real player! Who the hell is #5 Summers on the Patriots? So I go and try to return it and they have no record of my order. Are you f-ing kidding me? Scum. These people are total scum.
Hello Cameron, thank you for your feedback! I am very sorry that you received the wrong shirt. Our number one concern is customer satisfaction. I have entered a request to our Order Management Team to contact the manufacturer regarding the wrong item received. Please allow them 3-5 business days for them to respond to this issue. If you have not received a response back by no later than 10/3/208, you can reference the ticket by 1836859. Once again, I apologize for any frustration this may have caused you. Sincerely, Julian
We received an order of 6 items. I washed all screen printed shirts together after one wearing. One shirt began to peel so I immediately contacted Fanatics for a refund. I was told I would only receive a 50% refund because I do not have the original tags. The screen print is of poor quality. I believe Fanatics should stand behind the products they sell.
Hello Linda, thank you for your feedback! I am very sorry that the shirts were defective. Our number one concern is customer satisfaction. As an exception, the item can be returned for a refund. I have waived the return label fee. You can drop the items off at any local post office. Please allow 10 business days for our warehouse to receive your return. Once again, I apologize for any frustration this may have caused you. Sincerely, Julian
After receiving a damaged jersey shipped to me in Canada I contacted customer service via Live Chat the same day the item was received.
They directed me to where I could get a return shipping label. After several minutes of back and forth, they were unable to direct me to or provide me with a shipping label. Instead, they told me to ship the item myself and they would refund the jersey and the cost to ship the item once received.
I sent the item via Canada Post the following day and notified Fanatics of the tracking number and the cost I incurred shipping it back. I notified them of this through Live Chat Assistance for their records.
Turns out they refunded my order the same date of my first contact and I was not actually required to return the jersey despite what the agent told me on my initial contact.
Now they will refuse to re-imburse my shipping costs that they told me would be reimbursed (I have all the conversations printed for my records).
They only could offer me free shipping on a new order or 20% off a new order. Why on earth would I place a new order after this experience?
So now I have no jersey (I should have been told to keep the damaged item) and I am out almost $20 for shipping the item back thanks to Fanatics customer support.
Incredibly dissapointing experience with Fanatics.
Hello Jesse, thank you for your feedback!. I am very sorry that the item arrived stained and late. Our number one concern is customer satisfaction. Usually, in this case the original shipping fee would've been refunded back to you for returning the item back to our warehouse. Because a free shipping code was used, there were no shipping fee charged on your order. In attempt to make up for our mistakes, the only other alternative were to offer a discount for equal or same value. Only last alternative is if you would like to place a new order, I can refund you the $20 off of that order. Please let me know what you think of that option by emailing me at Customerfirst@fanatics.com. Once again, I apologize for any frustration this may have caused you. Sincerely, Julian
Cindy is a great representative of your company. I didn't have style or product # info at hand. With a brief description, Cindy found was I was looking for and explained in great detail to make me feel comfortable with my 1st time purchase selection.
We are glad to hear about our world class service. We appreciate you for taking the time to gives us your feedback. Thank you, Darren
Jasmine helped me get the info I requested regarding my return and a credit adjustment plus tax on another item. She followed up quickly and was able to understand why I was calling. I was looking to find out if all my refund(s) was processed since no follow up emails has been received by me.
Just wanted to say good job!
Hello Susan W. Thank you so much for your feedback! 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 truly value your business and we look forward to the opportunity to serve you again soon. Sincerely, Darren
Had a shipping issue and originally did not get any returning phone call from the member of management. I called back the next day and got AWESOME CUSTOMER SERVICE AND A CALL BACK!
Derrick G, thank you for reaching out and we are grateful for the positive feedback! Thanks, Darren.
Excellent customer service! Kenyata was very helpful in solving my issue. I had a tshirt that the logo peeled off of the front on the 1st wash. She sent me a return label and expressed concern on getting me a replacement ASAP! Unfortunately she wasn't able to expedite shipping on the replacement item, but was able to expedite a Polo that I purchased with her over the phone. Thanks again for your patience and your ability to solve problem even if I had to purchase another item. Money well spent!
Hello Derek, 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
Do not waste your time or money. Business practices and products are $#*!e. The "jersey" was a screen printed shirt 2 sizes too small. When I tried to exchange it they told me I could only return it and not use the 25% off coupon I used in the first place. So f*** them, I returned the $300 worth of stuff I bought and went elsewhere. Chinese knockoffs are higher quality that that "jersey"
Hello Brent, thank you for your feedback! I am very that you are dissatisfied with your purchase. Our number one concern is customer satisfaction. Unfortunately, the item can not be returned for an exchange back to our warehouse. However, I have waived the return shipping fee. You can return the package at any local post office. If you still want to make a new purchase, I can refund you the difference for the 25% off or I can place the order for you to apply a 25% off discount. You can email me at Customerfirst@fanatics.com with your contact information or order number. Once again, I apologize for any frustration this may have caused you. Sincerely, Julian
I returned a bike jersey with a detailed letter. I did not have the tags, and said so. I asked for a size return. I never heard from them (>20 day) and chatted. They offered no help, and said since I didn't follow their procedure likely the item was donated to charity. I think they STOLE it.
I will never be their customer again! And I'll take this back if they decide to change their mind. They do have my contact info.
Hello Richard, 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
Ordered a "custom" elite jersey because the elite NFL jerseys are only available as custom on the fanatics site, but I chose one of the suggested/pre-populated options of a player name/number. The jersey is fine, but it is just too big. The website says no returns for custom jerseys, but I thought maybe if I called in I could get someone to help me given that it was a popular/suggested player name and number combo, and I really just want to exchange it for a smaller size. The woman who I spoke with in customer service had zero concern and simply told me there was no way to return it. Maybe that's true, and the policy is just terrible, but as a customer who just spent several hundred dollars on buying merchandise from your site, I would expect a little concern and helpfulness, but received none. I'm not sure where I will be buying my sports merchandise online in the future, but it won't be Fanatics (or NFL Shop or any of the other sites that are controlled by Fanatics). The NFL should find a better partner or push for better customer service from a retail partner to which they have handed over so much control of NFL merchandise.
Hello Michael, thank you for your feedback! I am very sorry that the jersey didn't fit. Our number one concern is customer satisfaction. Upon review, the order was a final sales item. Because these items are shipped from the manufacturer of the product, they have their own return policies. However, I have submitted a request to our Order Management Team if there could be an exception made. Please allow 5 to 7 business for response. If you have not gotten a response back by 9/28/2018, please contact us to check status on the issue. Once again, I apologize for any frustration this may have caused you. Sincerely, Julian
I placed a large order with Fanatics and ended up having to return most items. Upon receiving returned items, Fanatics confirmed they would be issuing a return credit to my card: "We received your return and have issued a refund of $278.37, which will post back to your original payment method within 7 days." Two minutes later they sent another email saying, "We were unable to credit your original payment method, and have issued a gift certificate for $278.37, which you can redeem at checkout on Fanatics." I have now spoken with multiple representatives at my bank through which my card is issued -- any attempt to issue the credit would show up in my account history, even if declined. No attempt made. Fanatics is simply trying to stick me with a large store credit rather than issue a refund in the original form of payment. I'll be putting the matter into dispute through my bank's formal process and letting them recover the refund. Terrible. And so difficult to deal with them from a customer service standpoint -- hidden behind so many layers of "you can't reach me." The ghost-like existence does not inspire confidence.
Hello Heather, thank you for your feedback! I am very sorry that the funds were refunded back as a gift certificate. Our number one concern is customer satisfaction. At the time of refunding you, the system was unable to connect with you bank to issue the funds back. That would reflect why they don't show that an attempt was made to issue the refund. Per your accountability, you card may have been used as fraud and may also have played in why those funds were not reapplied to your account. However, a ticket has been entered in regards to this issue. Please allow 3 to 5 business days for our Fan Protection Team to look into this further. If you have not received a response back by 9/27/2018, please contact us so it can be looked into for resolution to your situation. Once again, I apologize for any frustration this may have caused you. Sincerely, Julian
They can get a simple order correct. They sent wrong size then what I ordered. Contacted a they send it back and we will send the correct one to you. They make me feel like this is my fault.
Hello Simon, thank you for your feedback! I am very sorry that you received the wrong size. Our number one concern is customer satisfaction. Upon review of the order, you were advised that it will be reshipped for the correct size and a return label has been emailed to you send back the wrong item. The return label has been waived and can be returned at any local post office. Please check any junk or spam folder for the label. The shipping method was upgraded to two business days shipping at no additional cost to you. Once again, I apologize for any frustration this may have caused you. Sincerely, Julian.
A $100 jersey that was a present for my son was damaged by the first inside/out cold water wash. This after touting a 365 day return policy, and providing propaganda about how poor quality the Chinese manufactured knock-offs are.
Really horrible-wouldn't even review a pic.
It turns out their 365-day return only work if the item is unworn with tags still attached. I guess that's how it has to be if a business is engaged in selling poor quality items at an exhorbitantly high cost.
Hello Mike, thank you for your feedback! I am very sorry the product was defective. Unfortunately, the item purchased was out side of the 90 days to notify us of any damaged, defective, or wrong items. Had the item been in the same condition as you received it, it would've been allowed to be returned. The item had been worn a few times before the damage. Because it has been past 3 months to notify us of the defect, our Order Management Team was unable to replace or refund you for the item. Once again, I apologize for any frustration this may have caused you. Sincerely, Julian
I ordered merchandise from fanatics for a sporting event for a friends 30th birthday event being held on Saturday! I placed the ordered and it was initially cancelled due to an order verification issue. However, I received an email explaining why my order was cancelled immediately, pretty much because I did a guest check out just FYI. So I made a profile and rechecked out. It seems everything is fine no email canceling my order was sent and I was constantly checking junk folders... I am also tracking my order that says in process... However, fast forward to Friday when my order should arrive or it's free and now it has been cancelled. I contacted the live chat that says I need to call... now I call and the customer service representive has me on mute for 5 minutes and I just continue to press numbers until she realizes she is on a call. When I explain the issue and how I was never notified of a cancellation and I didn't receive my orde it is free... her response is to have me do verification and reorder my merchandise. No mam... that is not the solution.
Hello Lauren, 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
Tiffany was very nice, she was well informed and knew how to get my problem resolved with speed. I appreciate when calling and getting information about my product getting very nice and friendly people. She was excellent.
Hello Camden, 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
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
Kelsey, we truly apologize for the issues you have experienced with the item purchased. We would like to review order and assist with providing a resolution. Please send us a message with your order information and we will follow up ASAP. Thanks, Chastity