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Overview

HalloweenExpress has a rating of 3.3 stars from 49 reviews, indicating that most customers are generally satisfied with their purchases. HalloweenExpress ranks 13th among Costumes sites.

  • Service
    5
  • Shipping
    5
  • Quality
    3
Positive reviews (last 12 months): 100%
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  • On that date came about and no delivery, I contacted customer service and got the run around.
How would you rate HalloweenExpress?
Top Positive Review

“Great company”

Sandra S.
8/23/23

I have seen people on Facebook say that Halloween Express is a scam company. I'm sure they have never purchased from them or they would have known better. I have ordered from this company before and have always had good service. This year I placed an order for an $80 animatronic on 8/20, received an email on 8/21 saying it was shipped and would arrive on 8/22. It did and it worked great

Top Critical Review

“DONT ORDER FROM THEM! YOU WONT GET!”

Clayton H.
9/13/22

I ordered a Darth Vader mask and it was set for delivery. Then 2 days later they sent an email they don't have it in stock SORRY... No one should ever order from here If their inventory system is so bad that they can't tell if an item is in stock when you order it, and their customer service is the worst. When I was talking to a customer service rep. She didn't care or listen to me. I should have looked at their overall ratings before ordering they are a ( 1) not surprised. DON'T ORDER ANYTHING FROM HERE.

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Thumbnail of user claytonh110
1 review
0 helpful votes
September 13th, 2022

I ordered a Darth Vader mask and it was set for delivery.
Then 2 days later they sent an email they don't have it in stock SORRY...
No one should ever order from here If their inventory system is so bad that they can't tell if an item is in stock when you order it, and their customer service is the worst. When I was talking to a customer service rep. She didn't care or listen to me.
I should have looked at their overall ratings before ordering they are a ( 1) not surprised.
DON'T ORDER ANYTHING FROM HERE.

Tip for consumers:
DONT ORDER FROM HERE they will crush your dreams

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I ordered from amazon

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Thumbnail of user pc107
1 review
1 helpful vote
November 6th, 2017

I sent my return back immediately after receiving it with all items in tack and I'm still (4 weeks later) waiting for my refund. Horrible customer service. They will get back to you right away but keep telling you the same thing over and over. Will NEVER purchase from them again.

Thumbnail of user michells2
1 review
2 helpful votes
October 30th, 2018

I bought what I thought was a cat costume for my daughter.It turned out to be just a headband and tail. I am not sure why it would give a size for just the two things. Very poor business, customer service, POS company with kids working there. I shopped the one at Spout Springs Rd in Flowery Branch, Ga. The name of the girl that was absolutely no help, that said she's the manager is Georgina. I was willing to exchange the product for a cheaper one and lose money on it and they would not even do that. I was very disappointed to look on the bottom of the receipt to see no returns, all sales final. Worst company ever because u don't care about your customers. Way to go HALLOWEEN EXPRESS, ruin a kid's holiday. I bet u don't stay in business long with this many VERY POOR reviews. U deserve NO STARS!

Thumbnail of user eileent37
1 review
2 helpful votes
October 8th, 2018

Awful awful awful awful awful awful awful to deal with - customer service cant help- tell you several things and did nothing- stay away stay away stay away-

Thumbnail of user williamw146
1 review
0 helpful votes
October 26th, 2016

When online order was placed, they promised a delivery date. On that date came about and no delivery, I contacted customer service and got the run around. First they told me that they gave the wrong promise date. Then I was emailed and told my order # on my receipt on my electronic receipt is for someone else back in 2011, it's 2016 now. They do not want to accept responsibility. I will never order from them again and suggest that others do not either.

Thumbnail of user johnh602
1 review
0 helpful votes
October 21st, 2016

I should have read the reviews before ordering. Like many of the other reviewers stated, Halloween Express is going to miss the Guaranteed Delivery Date. Do you guys understand the meaning of the word "Guaranteed"? I paid extra so my costume would arrive in time for a party. I don't need it 2 days after the party. I am hoping for a full refund, but it sounds like that's not going to happen.

Thumbnail of user jasmineo3
3 reviews
13 helpful votes
January 21st, 2019

I have dropped over $2k with this company, and in the order I received a broken snowblower, broken remotes, and spilled fluid. I got in touch with Halloween Express and Was put thru the ringer just to try get replacements for what I paid for. I mean I did drop quite a bit already with this company, but nope! They play games. The right arm doesn't talk to the left. Finally when I was able to get this handled, I asked for a return label and was denied! What? I have to pay to ship your faulty product back? I ALREADY PAID FOR SHIPPING WHEN IT GOT HERE! Still no way would they reimburse me. Nope. AND their stuff isn't that great guys. Go to Vegas and other specialty stores. They have better quality and sales. I saw when it was too late.

Thumbnail of user lisav145
1 review
1 helpful vote
October 31st, 2018

A few days before Halloween, I purchased a costume for my dog because the website offered delivery by October 30th if I ordered within a few hour time frame. I called the order department to make sure I picked the correct shipping method to have this item by the 30th. I chose an expedited shipping (14.99) and placed the order with the representative so I didn't make a mistake. I did not receive this costume by the 30th and when I called today I spoke to Tiffany in customer service who told me that Halloween Express offers no explicit delivery dates and that the 30th was an estimate. She told me my order SHOULD come sometime today (on Halloween). I'm hoping it does. She was not nice. She was not helpful. And I am very annoyed that I did not buy this costume through a more reputable site like Amazon who does guarantee a delivery date. I feel like I was deceived by this company.

Thumbnail of user joycep100
1 review
2 helpful votes
October 30th, 2018

Cheaply made, overpriced costumes... inexperienced seasonal staff and a ridiculous return policy... NEVER AGAIN!

Thumbnail of user robertw859
1 review
2 helpful votes
October 25th, 2018

We ordered a costume for my husband for a big event we were going to. The costume was ordered over a week in advance of the event, giving plenty of time for shipping, etc. The costume arrived 5 days later and half of it was not there. We immediately called the costumer service number. We requested to have the missing items sent and we were told that was not possible. We were told that they do not overnight ship and that they would offer us a partial credit. How can you only wear half of a costume? Why can't they overnight ship? THEY were the ones that failed to send the complete costume (This was not a cheap costume either). We are so disgusted by the lack of commitment and customer service. I will NEVER shop at this store again and encourage all to look at other Halloween costume stores.

Thumbnail of user jcj2
1 review
0 helpful votes
October 26th, 2015

These jokers shipped my order by throwing everything in an over sized box (with no individual packaging either) with no packing materials. One piece of paper was in it. No surprise the plastic products that got thrown around the box and banged up during shipping were damaged. They act like it's no big deal and refuse to refund my original shipping fee or my return shipping fee. Super unprofessional and lazy from the beginning to the very end. AVOID

Thumbnail of user michaelc522
1 review
0 helpful votes
October 21st, 2017

Worst website ever. Ordered a item, with a $47 express promise on date. Had a halloween party to attend and now i will not be attending because this fraud website and company are dishonest and make fake promises. I will not recommend this place to no one. Obviously i want my money back!

Thumbnail of user keviat
1 review
0 helpful votes
October 25th, 2016

Ordered Halloween props totaling five hundred dollars guaranteed its delivery on a certain date. Called them looking for my order which they said it just shipped because they were backed up. I still haven't received the order. The {guaranteed shipping is a joke} still haven't received my order. She said in two more days I guess we'll see.

Thumbnail of user davida280
1 review
1 helpful vote
September 6th, 2016

Halloween express emailed me a coupon offering a 27% off. For example ghost girls listed on their site for $567. Everyone else has the item listed for in the area of &360-$380. Their 27% off actually comes down to $419. Buyer beware of the fraud

Thumbnail of user carmenb31
1 review
0 helpful votes
September 14th, 2016

Ordered something overnight express, paid extra for shipping. Gauranteed delivery today. No package. Called and was told 'for whatever reason' it was not shipped until today. HOW inconvenient. They do not deliver as promised. DO NOT RELY on HE.

Thumbnail of user nicolem106
1 review
0 helpful votes
October 26th, 2016

I was super excited this year to dress up with my husband. We normally NEVER dress up. We purchased our costumes online with a promise delivery date of 10/27. I received the tracking a few days later and it said it would not deliver until 10/31. We needed it sooner than 10/31 since we had a party. I called Halloween Express and they advised I could refuse the package and they would refund me the money. That is great but not what I needed. I needed to see if they could overnight or 2 day me what we ordered. I do not have any time to go and search for the masks we bought. We had already purchased our clothing separate to go with our masks. They said they could not help. I cannot believe a company would tell you they screwed up and shipped late but would not rectify the situation. This is terrible customer service. So now, I have to wait for them to refund my money and run around town to look for what I already ordered. So disappointing!

Thumbnail of user paigeg3
1 review
0 helpful votes
July 30th, 2015

We spent 200.00 on 4 costumes. When we received them they were so junky none of us could wear them. Returned them only to gwt told we cannot have our money or the costumes back because it was over the 15 day return... we do get a 127.00 credit (Lost 73.00) but who would want to order from them again? Definitely not us!

Thumbnail of user mikeb314
1 review
0 helpful votes
October 28th, 2016

One of the worst experiences in a while. S. Manager Karen Cabrera and staff at the store in Brandon, Florida are RUDE and do not want to sell their product. Three days before Halloween and they do not want to take a coupon from Halloween Express as she states she is a "Francise Store" DO NOT GO THERE! Go to SPIRIT where they are friendly and want your $$$ and business.

Thumbnail of user christyc11
1 review
0 helpful votes
October 27th, 2015

This company is the worst! Don't order from them. They take your money and you get... u guessed it nothing! I got scammed. My 4 and 5 year had no costumes for there fair. Sad kids and lost my money. Thanks halloween express. I hope your kids know how it feels to be scammed by pieces of crap like yourselves.

Thumbnail of user ratikkad
1 review
0 helpful votes
October 28th, 2015

Worst service ever on northlake in palm beach gardens fla, i walked in and watch around the store and was approach to checking of my purses without no good reason what so ever bad business and service will never return but happy you guys looked really foolish in the face when my purse open without any of ur property

Thumbnail of user myr507
1 review
1 helpful vote
September 21st, 2015

I ordered two costumes and the one was way to big and the other included a mask. The mask smelled so bad it made me sick. It was also distorted, permanently wrinkled and none of the eye or mouth openings aligned. Top that off and the customer service was terrible. They wouldn't allow me to return the mask.

Thumbnail of user nicolec110
1 review
1 helpful vote
October 22nd, 2016

Wouldn't even give this site any stars if it was possible. Tried to cancel my order less than 12 hours after I placed it and before it had shipped and they wouldn't let me. Told me I could return it, but there is a shipping fee to send it back. Meanwhile, I've been getting emails saying "Your order has not shipped", "Attention: Order incomplete", "Your order is pending". Also, these have just been the titles of the emails... no information within the actual email explaining what is wrong. DO NOT USE THIS WEBSITE... EVER

Thumbnail of user gm54
1 review
0 helpful votes
October 16th, 2015

Want to know what one of the stores do with broken merchandise? The manager will "fix" them by rigging them up to the package in a way so that the customer would not see that it is broken, then put it back on the shelf, they do this with expensive items too. - source used to work there.

Thumbnail of user judym43
1 review
0 helpful votes
November 4th, 2015

I ordered outfit from Costume Express, UPS lost it and they refused to send overnight another for a Halloween party that weekend. UPS contacted me the day after Halloween and had located it. I told them to send it back and hung up. They're pathetic and UPS not much better

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Thumbnail of user jonathanc50
1 review
0 helpful votes
October 29th, 2015

So my wife and I ordered an outfit for our 7-year-old (Star Wars Arf Trooper) on Oct 14,2015. On Oct 22, we received the helmet without the actual costume. We contacted the company and they said they would resend the entire costume.

Today, Oct 29, the same day they said the new costume should arrive, we received an email (at 6 PM Eastern, mind you...) saying that our order was canceled due to "inventory problems".

I can understand running out of costumes... but don't wait to tell us on the day it was supposed to arrive and 2 days (arguably ONE day since we didn't get notified until the nighttime) before Halloween!

Very disappointing and I will NEVER do business with them again.

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My tip: use a different company/website.

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