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Boscov's offers a wide range of retail products, including clothing, footwear, cosmetics and home goods. The department store dates back to 1914 and features both national brands and private labels. Boscov's operates primarily in the Northeastern United States.
- Affordable prices
- Fast order processing and delivery
- Poor customer service experiences
- Issues with product quality control
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Reviewed Oct. 24, 2023
Such a nice place to shop. Never had a negative experience. Workers are always friendly, and so helpful. The woman in gift wrapping was so considerate to my needs. I needed odd shaped boxes.. and she took the time to choose just the right ones for me. I appreciate good customer service, and she certainly provided it!

Reviewed July 30, 2023
This review is concerning me on my way to the dressing room, the clerk thought I was coming to the desk to check out, and she says I need to go to another check out, another person that was with me says the clerk starting waiting on another person right away. When I came out of the dressing room I went to another desk but no one was there, had to go over to shoe department to get checked out. I told the clerk there he said that was not very nice. I shop at this store couple of times a month and this is the second time something has happen this year. I won't be coming in much anymore. I feel like some of these ladies are prejudice. Ladies in the cosmetics are wonderful, sweet, need to switch them
Reviewed June 18, 2023
Buyer beware. The online shopping experience is a nightmare. The website is completely outdated and difficult to use and order status updates seem to be nonexistent. Multiple orders were cancelled without cause and one even without notification. The gifts ordered never processed and therefore never made it to the recipient in time despite my card being charged. After going back and forth with rude CS agents over the phone I gave up and ordered elsewhere and would encourage you do to the same. This entire ordeal was a waste of time and I will not be shopping with this store online or in person ever again.
Reviewed Jan. 8, 2023
Was contemplating an online order...Went to Review Order Page but found a better price on a different website but was somehow still charged by Boscov's despite not actually submitting the order. Called customer service and they basically said that this is normal practices and I should expect my money back in 3-5 days. WTH? No other company in this country actually takes your money BEFORE submitting an order. Now, I'm forced to use MORE money to buy what I wanted from the other website. This is the shadiest experience I've had with an online retailer. I will NEVER attempt to order anything from this place....EVER AGAIN. It's now evident why their customer experience ratings are so low.
Reviewed Dec. 23, 2022
Store staff were very difficult about returning an item without receipt. I was offered return for store credit (after I had to repeatedly ask about the store’s return policy if you didn’t have the receipt). Originally I was told I would receive lowest price item ringing up was $19.10 but oddly when they scanned the item for store credit it rang up as .99 cents for an item originally marked $49.99. This struck me as very odd as just a few minutes prior the item rang up at $19.10. This was a 2 piece trademarked Dr. Seuss pajama set with tags. Sales desk clerk insulted me by saying they no longer had any in stock in the store and the item could have been purchased from last year. Entire experience was insulting and a waste of my time.
The product purchased had an inferior seam fall apart on the pant leg the very first time it was worn for a work theme party. It was embarrassing and clearly a very poorly made product. Boscov's is clearly not concerned with customer service, standing behind quality of merchandise they sell, or maintaining return policies similar to other large chain department stores. Very disappointed with this entire experience. Although I am certain my husband paid more than $19.10 for this product, I would’ve been fine with that credit, however these switch to 99 cents was suspicious and questionable business practice,
Reviewed Nov. 30, 2022
I bought KitchenAid® Stainless Steel 10pc. Stainless Steel Cookware Set online via PayPal for $79.75. They took the money and a few days later I get an email they canceled my order. I went and looked to see if they didn’t have it anymore and they are selling it now for $169.99. What a scumbag thing to do. I will never shop at Boscov’s ever again!
Reviewed Nov. 20, 2022
We have shopped at Boscov's for the last 4 years since we moved to Ballston Spa, NY. My husband is a veteran and we were told that they had a veteran's discount at their store. We were also told that I, his wife, could take advantage of their sales. My daughter also used his veteran's discount and "thanks for your service" always followed our exchanges. Today, I went to Boscov's in Clifton Park. My husband recently had knee replacement surgery and was unable to travel so he gave me his card. The manager, so she said, told me I could not use his card today. I'm in my mid-70's and drove from Ballston Spa to Clifton Park to shop there. I asked to speak to the manager and she said she was it. I couldn't use it. She was rude and dismissive. I was shocked. For the last 4 years, I had used it. We only went to Clifton Park 3 times a year so it wasn't like we overused it. I will never return to Boscov's after this experience.
Reviewed April 24, 2022
Store 72 in Newark Delaware convinced me to Never shop at this company again. I went buy some blouses and pants for spring. The first associate said I don’t speak no English and walked away. When I told her supervisor she acted like so what. The cashier was rude and disrespectful. I called corporate they were no help. The store manager said half the store called out so associates are just upset. She was even rude. She said we have several people that go speak no English. I am done with it them. They are the worse company in Delaware!
Reviewed April 22, 2022
I ordered a comforter that was supposed to look like beige tweed for my rustic bedroom and what I received was a beige comforter with purple squares.... It's ugly and has ruined the look of my room.... They will not let me return it or give me a refund.... I do NOT recommended shopping at this deceitful company.
Reviewed Jan. 27, 2022
I ordered 7 fragile items online. It took WEEKS for the items to get to me. When they did, the outside shipping box was damaged. I noticed that the company cut down the sides of the box, which weakens the integrity. 2 of the items were damaged. I called in to the 800#. My first hold, approximately 5 min, was met with a customer service agent, who asked me all about me, the order, the problem, etc. Only to transfer me, which took 20 min for them to answer. When they did answer, I had to go through EVERYTHING again, as nothing transfers from the first agent.
I told them the problem and they informed me that their policy is that I will have to wait for THEM to receive reimbursement of the damaged items before they will ship me a replacement order. Unless I want to PAY for a new order PLUS shipping?!?! The box will not be claim settled by Fedex, as they cut down the sides of the box. The Supervisor of the agent came on and basically called me a liar, saying they would never do that and they need proof! I emailed the pictures, but at this point am not only out the Valentine's gift, but am out the money! DO NOT WASTE YOUR TIME OR MONEY ON THIS COMPANY! YOU WILL REGRET IT!!!!
Reviewed Dec. 27, 2021
Ordered two tops, tried them on immediately, didn’t fit. Packing slip list an address to return to. No return label. Nothing provided to facilitate a return. Sent an email. No response. Called, 15 minutes later still no answer. Spent a lot of time over three days trying to contact this company. No way to contact them on the weekends. Took my package to UPS. To mail it back, $15.00. That’s about 35% of what I paid for the items. One of the worst experiences I’ve had with a company in a long, long time. Never again. I will do everything I can to tell anyone I know about this company and advising them to never buy from this company.
Reviewed Dec. 21, 2021
Worst customer service I have ever encountered. Discovered that when you call customer service about credit card payments, you are actually talking to Comenity Bank, the credit card company. Is there a rating less than 1 star? Can I give a negative rating? I WILL NEVER GIVE BOSCOV'S ANOTHER DIME OF MY MONEY.
Reviewed Aug. 25, 2021
Here is my story: In Sept 2020 I stopped by at Boscov's Optical in Media PA to purchase reading glasses. I admit, I was enticed by their advertisements of buy two pairs for $99.99. It was a big mistake… There is no such thing of 2 pairs for $99.99. It is a total scam. I figured that I would give it a try, I ordered two reading pairs and two sunglass pairs. I paid for expedited shipping so I can get them early. Again a big mistake. One of the pairs took over 5 weeks to get in. I was not refunded the money as COVID was the blame. So in October 2020 one pair came in and it had the wrong frame. They sent it back and few more weeks pass by and I am getting the pair just to realize the glasses I received weren't mine.
They reprocessed the order and few more weeks later and by now it's January 2021 the glasses arrive however they do not have my prescription strength. Once again they returned them back and this time it came with a different frame. At this point one of the pairs worked fine so I gave up trying to address the issue of the other three pairs.
Sometimes early spring, I noticed they changed managers so I tried once again to address the other three pairs that are not mine (or at least they have wrong prescription strengths). All these three pairs are blurry and I cannot use. So the new manager reluctantly took them in and has processed them again. Same results. I cannot use them, blurry again. So I gave up until today Aug 2021, almost a year later and since I have warranty I figured I will try once again.
This time, the same manager told me categorically that nothing can be done. He cannot help me. Furthermore the manager said that all these times, Boscov's was trying to accommodate me and perhaps I am the one to be blamed here. He even eluded that perhaps I am the one that changed the prescription. Ironically I think they have a copy of my original one dated August 2020 which is still valid. All be aware. Boscov's at Granite Mall has one of the worst customer service and they don’t deserve our business. Please try your business elsewhere. I know, I will.
Reviewed March 26, 2021
I purchased a very beautiful wall clock, for a much lower price than I see in other department stores, or hardware stores. When I unboxed the clock, I understood the low price; the clock is damaged, but working perfectly, the damage is difficult to see. Do I return this for a replacement? Not worth the time or cost. The clock matches my home's decor perfectly; so, why exchange it?
Reviewed Oct. 17, 2020
Boscov's typically has a good selection of footwear for men & women. Love that I am able to easily return any that do not fit or I do not care for directly without hassle to the store!
Reviewed Oct. 2, 2020
I purchased items online from Boscov’s. I wanted to exchange a pair of shoes because of size. I called Boscov’s to get a prepaid return label which their policy said return shipping would be waived if you called them. When I called I was told to return shoes to a Boscov’s store or return at my expense & reorder proper size. That would mean I would have to reorder & pay the shipping fee unless I ordered more items totaling $59 to get free shipping. What a racket!! I love Boscov’s but will think twice before ordering online again!
Reviewed July 22, 2020
I went shopping with a friend of mine last night. We were in the shoe department making our final purchases. The lady would not accept my friend's signed, credit card without an ID. I do believe this is because we are **. In my many years of shopping, this has never been a problem. She acted like we were common thieves. Will not be shopping at Boscov's again. The items my friend purchased, prior to this incident will be returned today!
Reviewed Feb. 20, 2020
Always have the shoes that I like. Always have the wallet that I need. Also in a convenient location from my home. Always have sales person available when checking out. Sales are terrific. Much lower than any other store around....
Reviewed Jan. 25, 2020
Many of us seniors LOVE OUR BOSCOV'S stores! Boscov's offers varied and quality merchandise at very affordable prices, far below that of other department stores. Everything we need for our personal clothing needs, housewares and home furnishings, decor items and culinary items can be found. Their sales and special purchases are unbeatable. Friendly and courteous service associates, with no hassle returns is a huge plus!
Reviewed Dec. 23, 2019
I placed an order for 6 pair of the same style socks. Confirmation order was received & my credit card was charged for 6 pair of socks. Bag received with one pair of socks. No notice included indicating partial shipment. Email notice for Boscov...ORDER completed. Four over 45 minute calls to customer service only to be disconnect after 45 minutes. Sent email citing shortage of 5 pairs of socks. With computer generated response that I would be contacted in 24 hrs which never happened. Second shipment with 3 pair of socks again no enclosed notice as to when the remaining 2 pairs would be received. Order Completed. Another email from Boscov ORDER COMPLETED. Unbelievable!!! I sent an email asking for a refund for the 2 pair of socks. Again computer generated response that I would be contacted in 24 hrs. Again it has not happened. This company should be investigated.
Reviewed Dec. 17, 2019
These ** should be kicked out of business right away. Bought two slippers with them. The size chart says M for US 8.5-9.5. When it comes it is only less than US7. Super small and unable to wear. Also it takes three weeks to arrive. First item to order in Thanksgiving but last item to receive.
Reviewed Nov. 19, 2019
Ordered work shoes online from Boscov's last Friday. Paid $9.95 to ship them as we didn't hit the minimum order for free shipping. Got an email with a tracking number. Tried tracking Sat, then Sun, then Mon. Said status pending. Called to find out what was going on. Was told that Fedex doesn't pick up until Monday. I asked what Fedex shipping method they used. Was told Standard. There is no Fedex Standard. I asked if it that meant 2 day; they didn't know. They told me to track it again on Tuesday. I did. It said delivery Friday. 8 DAYS after I placed the order. They didn't have his size in the local store. I would have been better off just driving an hour away to get them at another store. Not shopping online with Boscov's again ever.
Reviewed Nov. 18, 2019
I will admit that I had a good experience purchasing my son's homecoming suit in the Camp Hill store. The sales associate was helpful and patient. She asked if I wanted to save money by opening a Boscov's charge. I did with every intention of paying it off before interest accrued. I received a bill and set my auto billpay to pay it from my back. My bank sent it six days in advance of the due date. I pay all my bills this way and and I never have a problem.
I get a bill this month showing a charge of 31.87 cents. They claim they received it late and charged me a late fee along with interest. I called in and was told that it takes 7-10 business days for anything to process through them. Whoa. So, I paid the bill and closed my account. It's a shame because I was hoping this would be my new go-to store, but the rep would not even consider removing the charge. So, if you get a credit card, pay it IMMEDIATELY and not anywhere close to the due date. They got my %off from opening the charge and then some. Smart!
Reviewed Nov. 11, 2019
Boscov's is a greedy company that cares nothing about anyone except for spending their money. The Christianna store in De has a bunch of ** kiss ** who will step and say what they because they know corporate will back them up as long as they meet their sales quota. BOB hung the phone up on me after I made the complain and then wished me well as if my concern wasn’t an issue. # the worse treatment ever in my boscov's days. Management IN DE is terrible. It looks as if all management is ex addicts, welfare recipients and trash!!
Reviewed Oct. 20, 2019
Boscovs has really missed the boat on customer service, you practically have to beg an employee to help you, it's like this every time I go in there. Online orders are worse. The wait is endless. Wish the managers would help their untrained staff. They are never around.
Reviewed Oct. 19, 2019
Their items are extensively included their very low prices. The only interference would include very terrible & improper items being included, that unfortunately causes minor interference with their customers.
Reviewed July 5, 2019
My mother bought a mattress from them. They said free delivery and free removal of old mattress so we said great. All I was interested in was the removal of the old mattress that way I don't have to deal with it. It is now a week later and they showed up, dropped off the new one and said they can't take the old one. My mother put a sealed up bag over the old one as a courtesy. It's not a bad mattress. She was just being nice because she figured nobody wants to go moving someone's old mattress.
If I would have known that they have "the right to refuse pick-up" I would have just put her new bed in my truck a week ago and set it up for her. Their delivery driver chose to be lazy and when I called to complain they told me it must have stains and that's why he didn't take it. When I replied that there was a sealed bag and asked how they would have known there was stains she couldn't answer but still believed that must be the answer. Being lazy is no excuse for not doing the job someone paid you to do. Boscov's is a joke when it comes to customer service.
Reviewed April 30, 2019
Avoid Boscov's for mattress purchases. They do not allow returns, only exchanges. There are retailers like Raymore and Flanigan or Mattress Firm that have similar (and better selection), offer the same experience with free delivery, free disposal, but also allow returns. Boscov's credit is inferior too. They offer 36-month financing, but base your payments on 5% of your outstanding balance, not your balanced paid equally over 36 months. Poor or no response from management compounds the bad experience.
Reviewed April 27, 2019
Boscov's says no purchase required to obtain a stamp. GET 2 stamps per week, get that item advertised $2.99 as all items are under $5. However, you can't get the item no matter how many times you you visit the retailer as it is a hoax like bait and switch. I will NEVER shop in there again and will share this with as many people online and in-store as many people are angry as we makes unnecessary trips and waste gas only to be turned away each week.
Reviewed April 18, 2019
My daughter shelled out $1200 for a mattress. They have a 1 time comfort exchange policy which she took advantage of - second mattress is just as uncomfortable - Told she is stuck with the mattress that she can't sleep on. The whole idea of sleep is to be comfortable. No one in my family will buy another item from Boscov's - EVER. Way to satisfy your customers Boscov's! More bad reviews to follow on every social media platform!!
Reviewed Feb. 14, 2019
The pair of Sketchers I purchased online were clearly worn! Dirt in the soles & pet hair on the insoles were 2 obvious clues. Because I needed the shoes for a trip in 3 days (and I have thick socks) I kept them, even though I overpaid. I will never order from Boscov's again!
Reviewed Jan. 30, 2019
Boscov's may earn points when they deliver a product that matches the expectations of prospective consumers but if anything goes wrong with a product purchased, a consumer needs to be prepared with as much knowledge of their consumer rights in order to deal with their customer service because they do not know the first thing about treating customer properly.
As brief as possible: They delivered a mattress and the delivery people did not wait for me to get home to inspect it. They called to let me know they would be there in 42 minutes. I was 25 minutes from home. They arrived before me and my parent answered the door and figured it would be OK to allow them to bring the mattress in. They checked the boxes pertaining to the mattress being inspected and didn't even mention that when telling my parent it was fine for her to sign. Well she was in the middle of an in home medical exam at the time and those delivery people left and the mattress ended up being 3 inches too short and very defective. I was infuriated at how this all went down but maintaining composure I made a call to Boscov's to report this defective product. They agreed to exchange it. A date was scheduled.
Next, they said they had no inventory of this mattress so I was delayed even further. Finally they called stating they had it. They delivered it 2 weeks later and it was the wrong mattress. Not even close. I refused the delivery and received a call from their CS again and they wanted another chance to bring the product and I refused.
At this point I have lost time from work and they sent the wrong product, left work early previously and they left without getting my approval for someone else to sign for my product and still tried telling me mattresses are not returnable. Well, I beg to differ. This is a product that is not capable of being used for it's intended purpose. It has also created a safety concern due to it not being secured by safety hooks on an adjustable platform because it is not long enough to fit the queen size base. It has slipped and repositioned itself randomly and I've woke with my arm wedged between the mattress and the wall a couple times and noticed it sometimes overhangs the platform in some areas which would not be good if I rolled over to that area of the mattress while sleeping.
Bottom line is Boscov's has never delivered a mattress that even matches the description of the one I agreed to buy. It isn't a true Queen size mattress and furthermore it cannot be used for it's intended purpose because it isn't able to remain secure on an adjustable base, which it is said to work with. A mattress return policy does isn't something that pertains to defective products that are reported immediately.
If I was there to inspect the delivery, I would have rejected it and that is my right as a consumer. Defective merchandise is not something that has failed after use so it isn't like this should be a warranty claim. It is still under the time frame where a store must deal with it and they should be fair. Boscov's is not. And if anyone considers a mattress purchase from them, know that they will force feed you their policy in the event you have such problems. They think that the policy they recite me applies to this situation when it is actually the comfort guaranty they are reciting rules from. And I am not returning it for any reason under that policy. I am returning a defective mattress that is not usable for it's intended purpose and it does not match the description in their store plus they had a chance to remedy things and they arrived with the wrong product which is the same as failure.
Their customer service has avoided giving me any answers leaving me with a huge paperweight and I have already been forced to secure a mattress from a company that was actually capable of not only delivering it promptly, but they brought the one I chose and it was not defective and, their delivery team did a careful inspection of the product with me and we all agreed it was fully in tact and, they STILL said I could return it for a full refund even if I did not like it. But, I do and I won't. I appreciate being respected and do not want to subject myself to the negligence of a company that uses shady delivery services who are more interested in getting in and out in a hurry without even taking the time to check the product or give the person the chance to.
I also do not appreciate the way CS had left me without any idea where they stand. The girl said they would be willing to compensate me for all of the inconvenience but no specific offer was ever presented. Had they attempted, I would have listened. They claimed they just received the mattress I ordered and could now delivery but the time it would have taken exceeds the 30 day time period from when I should have received a mattress that could be used for it's intended purpose. I keep stating this about the mattress because federal statute gives consumers the right to return any product for a refund if the product received cannot be used for it's intended purpose.
Bottom line I feel retailers like Boscov's try to trample on consumer rights as if we have to accept all of their faults and negligence as if our time and our lives are in debt to them no matter how poor the demonstrate their business practices. I felt like I was trapped as if I did something wrong when they refused to let me out of this deal and kept insisting on dragging things out. This left me without a functional mattress for about a month and I could not wait anymore. I needed it sooner but I gave them more than enough time to get this right and they failed. Due to the nature of my specific circumstance they should have been courteous enough to end this by accepting the return so I could move on with my life. A month of my life committed to waiting for them to possibly screw up again is not fair. Not fair at all.
I still have the charge for this mattress in dispute with the Boscov's store card and I hope they will just be fair and let me go. I have since displaced the mattress and it is covered in the spare room for now. But I want them to pick it up or arrange for it to be donated. It is defective so I would rather see them destroy it. It may be unsafe for anyone using a queen size frame because it isn't long enough.
I cannot give 0 stars so I will give 1. If I have to pay a lawyer for anything related to this ordeal, I would not hesitate. I have the money to pay for the mattress. I have the money to pay for a lawyer too. This is not about money. This is about consumer rights and our protection from corporate giants who think they can trample on us.
I was treated very unfairly by Boscov's with this ordeal. I plan to file a complaint with consumer affairs and the BBB and will post this review on as many sites as I can to let everyone know just how these people at Boscov's treat you when they send you a defective item that is potentially unsafe. I won't let up until they agree to pickup this defective product or agree to have it donated. Boscov's has never upheld their end of the deal according to the so called contract they keep throwing in my face so it means the policy is null and void. Again, they never delivered a product that can used for it's intended purpose. Their policy refers to buyer's remorse and their comfort guarantee. Neither of which apply to defective merchandise. I'll never shop their store ever again. Their loss.
Reviewed Nov. 19, 2018
Bought a bed this past year, bed ended up sagging so I went through the whole warranty process. The bed was deemed no good so they said they would honor the warranty and that I just needed to visit the store to pick new bed and pay the difference if I decided to go with something other than the original mattress. We decided to go with the Pro Adapt Firm. We are paying an extra 2100. We received the new bed and 2 days in after waking up with pain literally all over we called to see about exchanging.
The Pro Adapt Firm is apparently only for back and stomach sleepers. Had I known this we would have gone with something different since we are side sleepers but we wanted something that would hold up and not sag like the original mattress. Terrible mistake, I assumed since the bed was new that all the perks like the comfort exchange would be available. They will not exchange or help us at all even though we are paying an extra $2100. I’ve spent around $6000 in the last year at this store and they won’t even exchange a brand new bed after dealing with a manufacturer issue on the first one that was paid in full.
Now we are on the hook for the extra 2100 for a bed that is absolutely terrible. Hip, back, neck and shoulder pain! Thanks Boscov's, way to show appreciation for your customers! We are on the market for new living room furniture, I will be taking my business elsewhere and will never purchase anything from this store in the future! Could not be more dissatisfied!
Reviewed Nov. 9, 2018
In today's retail market, returns should be as easy as having a return label in the package when it arrives and then you call to have it picked up. Unfortunately, the 3 pajama sets I ordered, though listed as petite, were not really. They were regular sized and huge on me, a petite person. It cost me almost $12 to send them back. If they fit but I didn't like them, I wouldn't have minded, but they were obviously regular.
Reviewed Nov. 8, 2018
I placed an order today around 4 p.m. 450 window blinds. It was over a $200 order. The order included a $15 shipping fee which I have no problem pain. Order was placed. Everything was good. I got a confirmation email that the order went through. 4 hours later I received a phone call from someone in Pennsylvania with a 610 area code and he said he was calling from Boscov's and that my order is a large quantity and they categorize it as bulk shipping and they have to add $75 shipping cost if I want to receive it. I told them this is dishonest and that I was recording the call. He said that was no problem and he has no choice but to cancel my order because I am not willing to pay the extra 75 which I deem as a pure scam! Stay away from this pure dishonesty!!!
Reviewed Nov. 2, 2018
I have no idea how good store service is. I do most if not all my shopping online, except for personal items like shoes and clothing which I have to see and fit. Ordered online which was a breeze, had my order filled and shipped the next day which was just great and expected. But what I am so appreciative of is the care of the packaging and correctness of my order, all arrived in 2 days which was really fast! And in perfect just brand new and they took special care in the packaging, I surely be back to reorder and shop other items. Very satisfied with my online purchases from this store.
Reviewed Sept. 3, 2018
They had Labor Day Doorbusters of KitchenAid Mixer with Cover on sales for $199,99. The sales rep said they only had a couple and they went right after the Palmer Park Mall store opened. I then went online and only the $379 KitchenAid mixer was listed. No option to order the sale model online is a big disappointment. How can you put a big sale in the newspaper and then only have a couple available. It's just not right and I will never trust a Doorbusters sale again.
Reviewed July 28, 2018
I went to look for a adjustable bed for my 15 yr old son. I was with him my 21 yr old daughter. I sat on the bed that we were looking at when she came over, she asked "can I help you?" I said, "We were just looking." She told me that she had paying customers coming through so we needed to leave. I put the ages of my kids so you knew they weren't jumping or acting up. Never be back there at Boscov's Deptford NJ again!
Reviewed June 19, 2018
I ordered Natural Soul Shoes... believe it or not they put them in another brand of shoes box and wrote on the box "Naturalizer, shoes size 6.5"... and shoes I got has scuff marks and on the side of sole shoes heavy scuff marks that peeled black color out and I can see clean color underneath. Like it was worn, cleaned and returned and also totally not accurate description, I also ordered gold toe slipper that normally sizes as M 9-10, L 11-12 but for this one that particularly made for Boscov's the choices to choose was just s, m, l. So guess what I ordered normal M and it arrived M 8-9. What the heck? So I called rep. asking for possibility to provide me with free exchange label as I needed a bigger size. He just ignorance, the tone was rude and just state "you need to pay return shipping. There is no exchange, you returned, we ship a new one out. That is how it work."
So after you ordered from them you are done, they can send you as worse condition as they want to as long as it correct size and brand they don't care. You can't argue and if you want to exchange/return you have to pay to ship it back out of your pocket. So if you come across Boscov's and you don't have their physical store in your area. Order them at your own risk. Worse experience and unprofessional for me. Talked to 2 men reps. and both also rude. Wondered how they trained them to be so in line.
Reviewed June 2, 2018
Had a lousy 250 credit limit with them. Always paid my bill on time. Always more than the minimum. Got on their site to order Father's Day gifts and found out I now have a 200 limit. For no reason. I canceled the card. If that's how they treat loyal paying customers I don't want their card. Also majority of stuff I got in the mail was wrong or damaged. The decrease broke the camels back.
Reviewed May 5, 2018
I thought Boscov's was a local department store, and was amazed at the selections offered. I needed a crossbody handbag, and there are hundreds from which to choose! Shopping for just the right item took a lot of time, but the website operates smoothly and loads quickly. The order came, the price was very acceptable, and I like the bag. It was exactly what I expected. The ease of perusing handbags led me to look for other items, which I purchased, and was also pleased with.
Reviewed Jan. 28, 2018
I booked an all inclusive vacation with three other people to go to Mexico. Boscov's in Lancaster had my boarding pass listed as just my first initial and I go by my first initial and middle name which is on my passport. This is my third trip with Boscov's. When I arrived at Harrisburg Airport they detained me at Security because my boarding pass did not match my passport. A supervisor finally left me thru after 15 minutes but when I got to the gate they said I could not board. After begging they finally gave me a new boarding pass.
When I got to the Atlanta Airport the agent at the desk said I could not board the plane and sent me down the hall to a Delta representative who said she could not do anything. I called the emergency number for Boscov's and explained my situation. Finally an agent felt sorry for me and left me go thru but said Boscov's would have to fix it or I could not get out of Cancun. I sent Erica in Lancaster an email and she responded back that it was fixed.
When I arrived at the Cancun Airport to fly home, my three friends had a good boarding pass but I had to wait in line 1 hour and 1/2 to get to the counter and it still was not fixed. Took me another 15 minutes to convince them who I was and the agent gave me a new boarding pass but said it was Boscov's fault for not changing things. When I got home I sent an email to Erica at Lancaster Boscov's and told her I had a trip from hell traveling and got no response from her. I guess Boscov's does not care about you. No one should have to go thru this nightmare especially me as a senior citizen.
Reviewed Dec. 27, 2017
I have shopped at Boscov's for years, always find great bargains, exchanges or refunds are never a problem. Sales clerk are always helpful even going into the stock rooms to find a particular color or item you want. I never shopped online but in store. I have no complaints except for the optical dept. The only store I shop in. I recently purchased glasses there for the 2nd time. Two years ago I had a problem with the glasses. The manager was very nice. she thought a different style frame would be better which they were. Now I purchased 2 pairs. Using the 2 pairs for $99 deal. The clerk who originally waited on me first told me the tinted lenses were then $60 then said $80 but when I got the total amount I would owe they were $90.
Both pair when I received them I was unable to see clearly, went back the one pair. The clerk said they were too small for my eyes and the glasses were exchanged but I picked a higher price frame and paid the difference, the new ones are great. The 2nd pair I have been there 3 times for adjustments and still can't use the glasses. Yesterday I was back again and the manager got very snippy, told me I had to pay $24 more to exchange the glasses, I did not have the glasses for 30 days, I told her I was going to write a review about the glasses and she said go right ahead and even offered me a card with her name on it. She also insinuated that I was trying to pull something as 2 years prior I had problems with new glasses which I did but she was the one that said I needed a different frame.
The girl who adjusted my glasses yesterday had adjusted them 2 times prior. She said, "You told me the glasses were fine after I adjusted them the last time", they seemed good until I really started using them, then I have to keep moving them so my vision is not blurry. This will in no way stop me from shopping at Boscovs but I will never buy glasses there again. The manager made me feel like I was trying to get a more expensive frame free or something similar. This store was the Palmer Mall. So now I have a pair of glasses that I can't use.
Reviewed Dec. 11, 2017
My girl friend went to Boscov's to pick up a Christmas tree for me. It was a real hassle to get someone to wait on her. She was passed from clerk to clerk. She purchased the tree and brought it home. I unloaded it from her car, the box had been opened and retaped. We unpacked the box, it was very apparent the tree had been out of the box before. The tree stand was the incorrect stand for the model tree we purchase, too small for the 7 foot tree and was also broken. I sincerely believe the tree had been used as a floor model and then repacked in the box and sold to us as a new tree. She contacted the store where purchased and was told they would call us back tomorrow. The tree will be returned in the morning and I am finished with Boscov's. I will not set foot in their store ever again.
Reviewed Dec. 2, 2017
Don't order from Boscov's online. They don't keep their inventory updated, they cancel out of stock items without offering an alternative (like a different color), and over half of my 3 shipments for one order has sat for 6 business days at their PA store, label printed but not delivered to USPS. They did not charge for the out of stock items but have charged for the items sitting in their store that they haven't got around to shipping. It's almost 2018 Boscov's time to figure out the online shopping or to eliminate your online store.
Reviewed Dec. 1, 2017
I placed an order online with several items for holiday gifts, one item was a Cardigan Sweater clearly stating that the sweater was the name brand "United States Sweaters" Co. although gave a vague description of the sweater. It was hit or miss with the color but I didn't mind that. Long story short, the order arrived. The Sweater is not "United States Sweater" Co. brand name, it is called 99 Jane Street which I have never heard of. It looks like the same sweater but it's not the correct sweater I ordered.
I called Boscov's and spoke to an agent, explained the situation. Before I could finish I was disconnected or hung up on (not sure). I'm not going to wait on the phone again so I sent an email. I finally get the first response asking me to send them the UPC code number from the Sweater I did receive. I did what they asked. I waited another day and just received their response. They are telling me that I received the correct sweater that I ordered. I did not! That is false advertising. I ordered a Sweater that was brand name "United States Sweater" Co. and I received one that was NOT that brand name.
If I were to order a pair of Nikes and I received a pair of Reeboks, I don't care if they are the same color they are not the brand name I ordered. They are not understanding what I am trying to tell them, I did not get what I expected. They believe I did. I am hitting my head against a brick wall here. The sweater is to be a gift for an older lady and she only wears certain brands of clothing and 99 Jane Street is not one of the brands. I have never even heard of it. Beware of what you order from boscovs.com as you don't really know what you may get.
I was always a boscovs.com shopper. Now I am very leery of ever ordering again. I don't think they ever had the "UNITED STATES SWEATERS" brand. It's a ploy to sell these 99 Jane Street look alikes. If you go to boscovs.com and put the number 37684 in the search box it will bring you to the sweater which you can clearly states the brand as a UNITED STATES SWEATER co. brand name. As far as Boscov's is concerned I have what I ordered.
Reviewed Nov. 27, 2017
My mom had ordered a bunch of new clothes for me, my favorite of which was a soft jacket, which ended up being too small, so she ordered another one. When I saw her about a week later she was surprised I hadn't gotten the new package yet. Now it's been 3 weeks and I STILL haven't gotten it.
Reviewed Nov. 16, 2017
I ordered 17 T shirts from Boscov's. So far, I have received 15 of them in 5 separate packages. I have had to stay home and wait for over a week now because I don't want the package leaning against the front door when I'm not home. I called them and they said there will be two more packages on two more days. For the few dollars that I saved, It was not worth the trouble.
Reviewed Nov. 2, 2017
Purchased an Owens (Catnapper) Recliner from Boscov's 9 months ago. Chair frame is intact but cushion and back leans to one side. I have rods, pins and cages in my spine so I need a straight, supportive chair which is why I purchased this chair. Due to the cushion leaning to one side, places my back at an off-angle and causes a lot of discomfort and sometimes pain. Called Boscov's and they sent someone out from Tri County Furniture Services and that individual stated the chair was faulty manufactured without enough padding in the lower back and the right part of the cushion.
Today, I spoke with Boscov's Customer Service and they tell me the company that checked the chair stated the chair was broken down because of the way I sit in it. WHAT A LINE OF **!!! Not what they told me!!! My husband and I have been Boscov's customer for over 40 years and never have I ever felt so disillusioned. If I sat in that chair the way they state I have, I would not be able to walk due to the rods and pins in my back. I am trying to find a way to even out the seat so I can at least use this chair WHICH IS ONLY 9 MONTHS OLD.
Ever since Al Boscov passed away, his stores have been going downhill. Al would never have allowed all this. As far as my husband and I are concerned, Boscov's is no longer a part of our lives. I am paying off my existing card and destroying it. I will not set foot in another Boscov's store. They do not honor what they sell anymore and hire outside repair people to say that the fault is yours so Boscov's does not have to pay or replace. Wonder how much they paid Tri County Furniture Service to say what they did!!! No longer a Boscov's Fan.
Reviewed Oct. 13, 2017
My significant other, whom I have lived with for the past 25 years, purchased a Brunswick leather recliner rocker from Boscov's for me for Christmas 2015. That was less than two years ago from today. It was sold to her as a leather chair and it was on sale for $499 reduced from $699. Only problem is it wasn't leather, it is vinyl and that this started peeling off. I called customer service and they said sorry it's only guaranteed one year by the store. My complaint is if it is supposed to be leather why is the vinyl peeling off like a cheap $99 chair. Selling vinyl for leather is a scam! Myself and the remainder of my family and anyone else I can convince do not plan to shop at Boscov's again, they are scammers!
Reviewed Oct. 6, 2017
I have one (1) so-called late payment from Boscov's/Comenity which I called and told them I had not received a bill. I have paid on time forever but this is lingering and lingering and bringing my credit score down. I have tried to get it corrected to no avail. I do not have the bill as it was so long ago and by the time you realize you had a late payment on your credit report, it is too late. I am unable to retrieve it, but I did call Boscov's and ask them to please remove it. It is still there after a long period of time. It is really bringing down my credit score. Boscov's credit card holders BEWARE.
Reviewed Sept. 21, 2017
I went to Boscov's today 9/20/17 1:15 this afternoon with my 89 year old mother. I went there for the dish set that were on sale. I wanted a set for 12, there was only a set of 4. A shipment of product was in because it was all over the dept. The young man there started to help me and I gave him plenty of time to look through the load that was there. While waiting we went to look at dresses. I found that the sizes carried in the misses dept. Didn't go over 12 although I did find 1 size 14. I asked the girl there if she could call another store and she did then said I had to pay for there first. Well that's just crazy. I can order from J.C. Penney and Kohl's and not have to pay ahead of time. I wanted 3 dresses to look at and try on. I asked for the store manager. At first he was sending his wife to talk to me Stephanie I believe, but then he Clarence the store manager came to talk to me.
I went through the whole thing including that if I wanted the dresses delivered at the store that it would take 8-12 weeks. Now thats just stupid. I could make one faster!! He proceeded to tell me that HE could get something here faster. HE never once said he would get the dresses here for me. I told him that his stores customer service is terrible can for dishes. The kid disappears went for dresses cant get them, and he is not offering to get then to HIS STORE. Very bad service.
Mind you at the end of all this he says, "Well is there anything I can do for you..." REALLY a yeah Dresses. Did I really have to tell him get these stupid dresses to your store without a charge. REALLY Whats up with that. He listen that's all and not even I felt. So after I TOLD HIM HE DID IT. But why did I have to say it. Poor Al is rolling in his grave I am sorry to say. One good note. The girl she helped me with the dishes was very good, I am that I can't remember her name. Manager knows it. This is the New Hartford NY Store #26. Clarence as a store manager didn't prove anything to me!! Don't know if I'll be back!!
Reviewed Aug. 13, 2017
We bought mattress 2011 and they told us it was 10 year warranty. Well our mattress have a lump in the middle of the mattress as per inspector. Well the mattress are stain and it's not cover which is not true they just offer a 20%discount to get new mattress that not right. I will not get them there again!
Reviewed June 8, 2017
Bought this recliner after looking at it several times so it was not an impulse buy. My money is tight so I had to really think about it. I decided to purchase the chair and it was on sale, I was excited. So I get the chair, picked it up myself after waiting 7 days for it to arrive to the store. I was looking to take it home that day. Get it home and I left for my trip. 7-day return policy had expired by now. So I started to enjoy my new chair, well it has been falling apart since I started using it. Foam was bunching up in front, arms would not stay closed, massager stopped working and light stopped working. Called customer service, can't return but I have a year warranty...
So the service man came out to fix the problems, huh... Did nothing about the arms not staying closed, put new foam in fixed light and massager. When I put my feet up on the chair and I went to close it I could not close it. My bf had to put his foot on it and pushed it down. I was livid. Arms still flap open and the massages has stopped working again. I called customer service to make my complaint. She offered to send out the device man again. I said, "I don't think so. Did you not hear what I just said." At the end of the day there is nothing Boscov's nor the company who made the chair will do for me what so ever. 600 dollars for a piece of crap chair. Very pissed at their lack of trying to correct a very dissatisfied was a loyal customer. Since I have paid off the crap and cut up my card. If it would not appear on my credit I would have stopped paying for the chair. Will never buy another thing from Boscov's.
Reviewed June 6, 2017
I purchased a VERY expensive Beautyrest Black queen mattress and split box from them less than a year ago. Boscov's DELIVERED THE BEDDING AND SET IT UP in my existing sleigh bed frame. THEY did not set the bed up correctly and NEVER said anything to me about adding support to my frame!! And, the salesman mentioned nothing of this to me either during the purchase process. He gave me a receipt that listed all kinds of things to review - nothing was checked off and nothing reviewed, only their 30 day return/replace policy.
Today my bed measures a center dip of over 1.25". I am not a large person by any means. When I called them, THEY TOLD ME I VOIDED the warranty by not having the proper support under the bed!! BUT THEY SET IT UP AND SAID NOTHING TO ME. I also found out that the "Split Box Spring" is in fact, only a split BOX. THERE ARE NO SPRINGS FOR ANY SUPPORT. Again, the salesman did not clearly explain this to me - and he reference it 'box spring'. The delivery men left a yellow form that had a list of actions that they performed - again, nothing was checked off. In my adult life, this was only the 2nd bed I had ever bought. I stupidly followed the salesman/delivery guys lead and never asked any questions. I was too excited to have my new bed. I know fee that I was for over $2000.
Interestingly, my boyfriend purchased a different model Beautyrest Black queen mattress/box from Boscov's a few weeks ago. The SAME salesman did the same thing to him - provided the receipt w/ the list of actions w/ NOTHING CHECKED OFF, he called the box a "BOX SPRING" and the delivery guys didn't check off anything on the form that they left behind...exact same issues!! Luckily, because of my terrible experience with Boscov's, my boyfriend has read over all paperwork very carefully and has made sure he has proper support under his own bed/box.
I am very unhappy and disappointed with Boscov's sales and customer service and, if he were still with us, I think Al Boscov would be very disappointed as well. I will not be purchasing anything for my home from them ever again!! If I were you, GO TO A BEDDING SPECIALTY STORE. When it's time for you to invest in new bedding, ask questions and don't sign anything that isn't properly completed during the purchase and/or delivery and set up.
Reviewed Feb. 27, 2017
I ordered SIX WHITE elongated cushioned toilet seats. A pretty basic order. I received from two different store/shipping locations two boxes. One box had two white elongated cushioned toilet seats. The other box had four BEIGE elongated cushioned toilet seats. I emailed, I called, I explained to the customer service folks. I was informed I could order four more WHITE toilet seats and receive a 10% discount. Whoopee!!! I asked why they thought I should spend more money with a company that cannot fill a simple order of SIX identical objects. DO NOT ORDER FROM THEM UNLESS YOU DON'T REALLY CARE WHAT YOU GET!!
Reviewed Feb. 18, 2017
Order two watches for Christmas, received after Christmas. Return with tracking, checked on tracking and it was shipped. A month later, Boscov's customer services tells me that they never received it. Could not locate tracking number after a month and a half and now I'm on the hook for two watches that I don't have. Call USPS to ask them to help, and went to then sure local post office were I returned the items. Manager agreed to talk to Boscov's customer services and they refused to listen to him about the return of the package. Boscov's online support is terrible and they do not help. Also I was told that I would receive help with the order only to find that customer service agent lied... Do not buy anything from Boscov's...
Reviewed Jan. 16, 2017
We bought a Laura Ashley mattress and box spring from Boscov's in the Deptford Mall on September 5th 2016. Notice the mattress has been sagging in the middle and also sat on the edge of the bed one day to put on a pair of socks and heard a crack. When I flipped the box spring up to see what I had broke I found the wood had snapped in half right at a knot. Also where this knot was supported by my bed frame also we could see the box spring it bowed really bad. Call Boscov's customer service and they send a guy out to take pictures of the bed.
Wait a week later and they call to say that it was neglect because we don't have a center support on our bed frame and there was a stain in the mattress. Not to mention the lady who called was very ignorant and even had the audacity to tell me to take better care of my stuff and to call me ignorant after. Now I stripped the bed and took my own pictures of both the bed and broken box spring. I spent almost $800 on a bed that barely lasted 3 months. I don't know what else to do. I also contacted Laura Ashley, still waiting for a response. I do know I will be cancelling my credit card there and boycotting Boscov's for good.
Reviewed Dec. 29, 2016
I just placed an order. I met my quota for free shipping and they just called saying they were going to charge me an extra $25.00 for shipping! I was told because they were on sale. So buyer beware!! Don't spend time shopping on here meeting the free shipping quota to have them cancel it the next day!!! I spoke to Maria ** the manager on duty. She stated since they were on sale I couldn't receive free shipping!
Reviewed Nov. 5, 2016
This is a formal complaint against a female associate in the athletic men's dept at the Colonie Center Boscov's store whom I believe is named Valerie. (She refused to give me her name but I think that Valerie is what appeared on her name tag.) I have been a frequent shopper and loyal customer at Boscov's in Colonie Center for over 10 years. Today, on Saturday November 5, 2016 at approximately 2:15 p. m I was shopping with my daughter for Christmas. While she was in the junior dept. dressing room trying something on I decided to purchase a dress that she was looking at as a surprise gift to give to her for the holiday. The sale went well and I then went upstairs to look for some pajamas for my husband.
As I approached the men's department on the second floor, just as I stepped off the escalator, I noticed that the dress pattern could be seen through the bag so I politely approached the register at the top of the escalator at the Colonie Center Boscov's in the middle of the athletic men's department on the same side of the store as the luggage and college sweatshirts.
I asked the saleswoman who was not helping anyone at the time if she could kindly and before I finished my question she interrupted and said "I ain't holding nothing for you". I said "no I don't need anything to be held, I was just hoping for one extra Boscov's bag so that I could double up my bag with the purchased dress in it to hide the pattern so that I could surprise my daughter who was shopping in the store, as well." She abruptly said "Nope, Can't do it." I was stunned and "Replied, Why not? I shop here all of the time and I have my receipt with the dress." She said, "Ain't my issue, you already gotta bag, go to customer service." As I walked away I looked at her and said "I have never been treated so rude in this store."
Customer service had two sales associates wrapping gifts and a line of exactly eleven people in front of me so I walked over to another register stood in line behind one person and explained my situation with the dress to the sales associate. She smiled and kindly put my bag in another bag to keep the dress from being seen by my daughter. When I walked back I asked the rude sales associate her name and she refused to give it to me instead, she ran over to her manager and said that I had been "cussing" her out and quickly walked back to her register. I explained to the assistant manager in the men's department the situation and she said that she is not supposed to give me a bag... I said "Alright, but the delivery and the tone was so rude not to mention the saleswoman is now lying by saying that I cussed at her because I would never cuss."
The assistant manager apologized and just walked away from me. Then the same saleswoman at the register started speaking loudly to her assistant manager at the register as I walked by saying, "That lady be cussing at me." My reply was, "I have never cussed at anyone and you are very rude." Then I walked away. The entire delivery, and lack of respect for human kindness to which I was spoken and treated was not necessary at all.
Again the salesperson in the men's department at Boscov's would not even give me her name although I believe her name tag had the name Valerie on it and her assistant manager did not show any professionalism by quickly shrugging me off since her associate literally walked me to her. I am wondering if someone might speak to the sales associate about how she speaks to the customers and the assistant manager of the men's department who was there today, Saturday November 6 at 2:15 on how to handle a situation such as this. Thank you for your time. (If I have the sales associates name wrong the assistant manager in the men's department November 5, 2016 at 2:15 will know her name.)
Reviewed Sept. 18, 2016
I recently placed an online order for a variety of flameless candles (6 packages) which were on sale. The candles were all called "Luminara Flameless Candles" on the Boscov's website. When I received the candles, none of them were Luminara. They were all a brand called "Inflow" which I consider to be inferior and I would NOT have ordered them. So I had to spend my time returning them to the store, about 25 minutes away, a big waste of time. Shame on you Boscov's. You need to advertise the brand you are actually selling and NOT MISLEAD consumers.
Reviewed Sept. 18, 2016
My husband and I went to the Boscovs Optical Center in Dover, DE to get new eye exams and glasses. We were attracted there by the 2 pairs of glasses for $99.00. We had a good exam by Dr. C. ** but then the problems began. The optical manager Allison and Jana assisted us in getting our glasses ordered. First, neither the manager Allison or Jana were remotely interested in helping us choose the best glasses for us. The optical manager, Allison was only interested in talking fishing with Jana who was helping my husband and not once giving either one of us her undivided attention. They never informed us that they used the cheapest and lowest grade of glass (product) when making our glasses. My husband even paid $25.00 to have express shipment of his glasses in 2 days! Well my husband's glasses did come in and they called us a couple of days later.
When we went in to get his glasses, he couldn't see a thing! Everything was blurry and glasses were extremely heavy and they tried to tell us that he would have to adjust to them! At this time then they informed us that they use the lowest grade of glass and another manager from another store informed us that our glasses needed to be upgraded! She upgraded both my husband's as well as mine. We waited a month for the upgraded ones to come in only to find we could see but they didn't fit right. After several trips back to get our glasses adjusted, they still weren't right. They adjusted my husband's glasses which sat way above his eyebrows and made intense pressure areas on the sides of his nose. Still the disinterest by the optical manager Allison and the other assistant. Way too many trips at 30 miles each time to have the glasses adjusted.
I've been a nurse for many years and neither my husband nor I will ever go back to the optical center due to the lack of knowledge, interest, and customer service nor will we ever recommend this optical center to anyone. Eyes are a very important part of the human anatomy and they are the human's lifeline to be able to live life to the fullest. The cost of our glasses together was $823.00 which had to be paid in full before we could order our glasses and then they refused to give us an itemized receipt. We were told you can't get that until you pick the glasses up. They didn't even attempt to use our Eye Med insurance.
An optical center such as Boscovs should employ people who are knowledgeable, professional, and who dress appropriately. Not wearing sneakers and clothes that were inappropriate for a professional office. They need excellent customer service skills and they should make the patients their priority. This optical center in Dover, DE is the worst optical center ever and should be closed due to their inability to provide professional services.
Reviewed July 29, 2016
I shopped at Boscovs for the first time this July and have had nothing but problems with them since, 2.5 weeks and no resolution yet. First they fished around in my bank account by placing a hold in the amount of $600 for items that had already been charged to my account but not shipped. I called to have them remove the illegitimate charge & it was a nightmare. It took 2 hours, 6 discourteous, unhelpful and ill-natured customer "service" reps, 3 disconnects (I was told by Felix their phones are rigged to hang up on ppl after 10 minutes, rather evasive, IMO) and a rude email telling me to contact my bank if I need further assistance understanding the holds procedure.
A few days later my merchandise began to arrive in deplorable condition. Items were carelessly thrown in bags and dumped in boxes. They placed a pair of shoes - completely unwrapped on top of lingerie - also completely unwrapped - in a bag in a loosely packed box and shipped it across the country! The lingerie was pulled and snagged and certainly not in new condition. A pair of shoes arrived with debris on the upper and signs of wear & tear on the sole. They appear to have been worn & are also not in new condition. Many other items appeared to have been worn (showed signs of filth such as foul aromas and smears) and returned.
In fact, the only merchandise from Boscovs that arrived in new and acceptable condition were 4 pairs of men's pajamas, still in their factory packaging. I thought I was ordering merchandise and paying for it to be delivered to my home in perfect condition. That did not happen.
As it turns out, I paid for:1. The inconvenience and waste of time and money spending 2 hours on the phone babysitting rude & unhelpful staff while they fix Boscovs accounting mistakes.
2. The inconvenience of photographing and documenting their shoddy, careless packaging and the damaged merchandise it produced.
3. The inconvenience and waste of time sending 9 (!) emails (including photos and explanations) in total so far without achieving resolution. Their best offer is "Send it back, we will refund you when we get our merch back." Boscovs wants to blame UPS so they can avoid losing $. Macy's on the other hand offered an immediate replacement at no extra charge or further inconvenience to me. I received an email confirming this within moments & my replacement will be here in 3 days. All they required from me was to "Please safely dispose of damaged items." <3 them for that!
Simultaneously, I had placed orders w/ Macy's, Target, Vitacost, VitaGlo, and several others. No one else placed holds on my account for money they had already deducted/received (even and especially the large orders) and everything but one item arrived in ship-shape condition. The one "problem" was very easily resolved in less than 5 minutes with one phone call - this was Macy's. Their customer service is outstanding, I will continue to shop there, but NOT at Boscovs. I have 25+ years of retail employment experience (and even more shopping experience :D), let me tell you, Boscovs is doing it all wrong. Don't waste those hard earned $$$ and precious time there. You will be ripped off and treated poorly.
Reviewed June 6, 2016
I had an appointment for an eye exam over 3 weeks ago. The doctor was nice and seemed knowledgeable. Since my prescription had changed and my old glasses had broken, I wanted to get new glasses. I picked out 3 or 4 frames that I liked. The woman who worked there was no help. When I got glasses at other places the staff was able to tell me which frames would be the best for my prescription.
Also, which frames were best for my face shape. I paid in full for my glasses and I was told they would be in 2 weeks. Well, now it is over 3 weeks and I still do not have my glasses. I called the store twice and spoke to the woman who was working the day of my appointment. She was rude and even hung up on me. I called the 800 number and talked with someone who tried to help but of course that did not work either. She said my glasses would be at the store last Saturday. I drove 42 miles round trip and my glasses were not there. I am having 2nd thoughts about getting my glasses from Boscov's Optical, especially after reading reviews on other sites. I think I made a big mistake choosing Boscov's Optical. It seems that customer satisfaction does not matter.
Reviewed May 17, 2016
Our king bed 2 electric bases were delivered on March 8th. I had everything ready for them to take out from the old bed. As I was talking with whom appeared to be the main delivery guy, he informed me has been doing this job for over 20 years and has put 1000 of these electric beds together as he was trying to PRY the plug out of the power pack to connect the 2 bed frames. I said to him that Jim at the store said you just sync the units together. He informed me that this is how he always assembled these but could not get it apart. He also spent 20 minutes figuring out how to put the headboard brackets together while telling me they must have changed the brackets. When he checked to see if the bed frames worked he could not get one of them to work with the remote and said the base was bad. They left the non-working bed at my house since everything else was loaded in the truck and told me to call customer service.
I gave them a tip which they did not deserve. Very incompetent, you would think Boscov's would train the people putting their furniture together. I called customer service, gave them all the info and she told me they were on backorder for 7 to 10 days (just like when we purchased them). Also they have a new policy that when the new frame gets to the warehouse they will send us a package out with instructions and we then need to call them to schedule the delivery. I said, "this is ridiculous... you do realize this was just delivered 20 minutes ago and I'm already putting in a claim for a broken unit. I didn't even get a chance to sleep on it." Well 4 days after the delivery and call I received the package that I was supposed to get when it comes in and it had a letter stating it was on backorder and they will call us when it comes in.
After 3 weeks of waiting my wife kept telling me to look at it so I climbed under and checked all the plugs which looked good. Grabbed the remote and read the instructions to sync the unit and within 5 minutes had the bed set up and both sides working together (not only did I not have 20 years experience I've never worked on or set up one of these beds)... Incompetent delivery personnel... So now after 3 weeks of waiting I finally put the bed in its place and could put the headboard on. WOW.. Told my wife I would like to see how long it is going to take until they call.
About 6 weeks or so went past and I took a ride to the Boscov's store where I purchased the bed. Our salesman Jim has been the only positive experience we had in this whole fiasco. He pulled everything up on the computer and it showed our request and showed that they were in stock and the best part was there was a note also that said "Do not contact until April 25th..." What the Heck is that.
Jim did not know and called customer service on Monday telling them to give me a call. I came home on the 25th to a message from Jennie saying that Jim called and wanted us to give you a call, nothing about the bed and Jim did not tell them I fixed it myself already. When I called back and explained everything to her and that I was not going to leave a good review she basically said "OK, you have a good day." Not even a sorry. I guess they do enough business that the little people do not matter. I know this was long but just wanted everyone to know what to expect when dealing with Boscov's.
Reviewed May 1, 2016
I ordered $800 in mini blinds & it stated "free shipping". They called back the next day and indicated there would be an additional $300 charge because of the size of the order. Bigger is better for most companies. They even stated in the order that there may be shipments from various locations but there would be only one shipping charge. Stay far away. They are a ripoff.
Reviewed March 13, 2016
I have recently bought a couch at the end of January, to which it was delivered with pieces missing. I called customer service and even though the lady I spoke with was super nice, waiting on the 2 new couch cushions took over a month. I recently got a phone call on 3/10 that my replacements were in the store for pick-up and when the box was opened I expressed my concern that I was still missing a piece and when I got home I was sure enough still missing one cushion. I have gotten to the point that I am so fed up with this whole process and the fact that I have a couch that I paid over a grand for that looks like complete crap! I most certainly will never be buying a piece of furniture from Boscov's ever again due to this terrible experience.
Reviewed Dec. 28, 2015
I joyfully placed an order for Boscov's after Christmas sale which states free shipping on orders over 25 dollars. They also had a promo of 20 percent off of over 75 dollar purchase. I purchased CLOTHING only--no coats, no jackets, no shoes---just lightweight yoga pants, underpants, and lightweight champion pants for my son. The following day I receive an email from Britnee in customer service, stating that I will need to pay an additional FIFTY DOLLARS to ship my order or my order will be cancelled in 24 hours' time.
Fifty dollar shipping AFTER they claimed free shipping at 25 dollars??? I did not buy furniture or anything heavy--I bought lightweight clothing. Customer service provided no reason, was curt to me, and I have cancelled my order. Please be aware of their deceptive marketing practices and failure to follow through with their own plainly stated promos.
Reviewed Nov. 27, 2015
Paid for clothes with my debit card. Ended up not needed them. Well when I get to customer service there was no return policy listed on the wall or my slip that said it takes 5-7 days to go back on my PNC card. Manager was no help at all. In fact gave a story on how it happened to him like I cared. I will never shop there again and will put the word out to my daughter's school, who bought home a fundraiser for discount day, to never ever shop there.
Reviewed Sept. 3, 2015
Incident 1: A few weeks ago, I ordered 2 sets of Patio Furniture. Order placed on phone. I was told that in 3-4 days, I would receive a call from warehouse to schedule delivery. I did not hear from them for 2-3 weeks!!! Finally, I cancelled the order as I placed order elsewhere. After I cancelled the order, I receive multiple calls from Boscov's asking for confirming delivery. Ridiculous! I informed them that I had requested for cancellation. Even after that, I received call twice asking for confirmation for delivery. Finally it got cancelled and I got my money back. What a waste of time!!!
Just 4-5 days ago, I ordered a "La-Z-Boy" sofa set in the store in Woodbridge. I was promised delivery on Thursday. I categorically made a request that I should get at least 30-45 minutes notice before they arrive at home for delivery. I get an automated voice message mentioning they will be home in 10 minutes. I immediately left for home. While I reached halfway (20 minutes left to reach home), I am told they have other orders to manage and I will have to request re-schedule of delivery. I had just moved in a new house and had planned for house warming party with guests coming in. Had to cancel that just because Boscov's said they can't deliver before a week!!! I definitely need compensation for this trouble. Never again a delivery will be requested from Boscov's by me or any of my known people!!!
Reviewed May 19, 2015
I recently ordered all new curtains and valances for my kitchen. My order wasn't enough for free shipping so I ordered curtains - my mom wanted to make up the difference. I mistakenly ordered one less valance than I needed, so order another would cost the same in shipping as the valance itself. I emailed customer service and explained and just asked if there was any way they could waive the shipping. In less than 12 hours I had a response that they would!! Called up - they had all the info for free shipping and what I needed. Fabulous customer service!!!
Reviewed April 14, 2015
need to STOP IT NOW! Thank you.
Reviewed April 6, 2015
Ordered this Catnapper recliner chair Dec. 2014. Delivered at end of month. This is a lift Chair with two motors. After three weeks remote stopped working, repairman came out, and ordered replacement part. Three more weeks of waiting new part incompatible. Boscov's customer service said select another chair. No refund if the price was different. Perhaps they could find a pillow. On second call spoke with **. Because I could not drive to Frederick, MD selected chair via internet. ** said she would send paperwork on chair. Still waiting. Now I have a 1100.00 chair I don't like.
Reviewed March 22, 2015
Original colonial design brass electric window candle - At Christmas I purchased 3 window candles at 39.99 a piece. By March none of them were working. I feel they sold an inferior product at a premium price. According to the box they were distributed by Boscovs LLC. I really feel that I was taken advantage of. They were from International Marketing Corp. Sewell, N.J. I feel I should be reimbursed and you should stop marketing them.
Reviewed Feb. 27, 2015
Up until now, Boscov's has been my "go to" store for so many things. They have a large selection of petite ladies clothing, as well as housewares, linens and so many other things. However, their salespeople are beyond RUDE! Today I wished to purchase 3 pairs of pants. The Lancaster store did not have my size for either of the pants, so I approached a sales associate who was in the petite department texting on her cell phone. I politely asked her if it is possible to check if another Boscov's store has the pants in my size. She was clearly annoyed.
She grabbed the pants and said very rudely "you know, this is going to take a VERY long time." I replied calmly, "That is fine," and sat down on a chair next to the register. She then snapped at me in the most condescending manner saying "We only do this for Boscov's customers who have Boscov's credit cards," but she still called another store and made the transaction, but then preceded to tell me FOUR more times rudely "just remember from now on, we only do this for customers with Boscov's credit cards." I replied calmly, but without a smile "You don't have to worry about that ever again." Why I didn't just leave and I actually paid for the 3 pairs of pants is beyond me.
Also during the Christmas holiday at the Estee Lauder counter I wished to make a purchase of a half ounce bottle of Beautiful. The sales associate at the counter brought me the larger 1.7 oz and I politely said that I would like the half ounce bottle. She snapped "We don't have any of the small bottles left," even though there were several bottles on the shelf. I just walked away and purchased the smaller bottle at The Bon-Ton where not only was my "meager" purchase appreciated, but already gift wrapped, and I was given 2 samples of Estee Lauder products, as well. There are so many other times and in other departments at Boscov's where the sales associates have been rude, including back in October, I was shopping for a reclining sofa at Boscov's. I waited over 15 minutes for a sales associate, but none ever showed up. I left and bought my sofa elsewhere, and elsewhere is where I will be shopping from now on.
Reviewed Feb. 19, 2015
I've shopped Boscovs throughout the Philadelphia metro area, and each experience has been wonderful. Their selection is excellent, especially for older women, My mother's age (70s and 80s). Their prices are hard to beat anywhere. I don't know what I would do without Boscovs to help my budget at Christmas time. The stores are also large and well-appointed. Their men's section is one of the best I've ever experienced. A truly wonderful store. I wish one was closer to where I live.
Reviewed Jan. 18, 2015
I do all my shopping online & Boscovs.com is one of my favorite stores. I have always had good luck with the products even though they are unseen to me. If I have a question, I call a rep. and they are more than willing to help me out with color, size, etc. I thank them so much for what I believe is going beyond their job description to help me make a decision on a purchase. The shipping is usually free and always very fast. I once ordered a skirt & it was too big. I called customer service, they had another skirt shipped to me the same day at no charge to me.
I will stand by Boscovs.com as long as they treat me right. I have been ripped off by so many other sites. Boscovs is one of the few I trust anymore. I love the sales and super service. I bought a wool winter coat a fraction of what it would have cost at any other name brand department store. I received many compliments on it. I do get out to go to doctor appointments and like to dress well. Thanks to Boscovs.com, I can.
Reviewed Jan. 4, 2015
I try to order the sheets. Every time it wont take my order......Please help me, thanks.
Reviewed Dec. 30, 2014
First of all, you need to let the consumer know to have double the amount for a purchases online because you put a hold on accounts and ship out what you have in stock and try to re-bill as the items arrive, even though you still have a hold on the money in people's accounts. Secondly, invest some of the billions of dollars in a decent customer service center. I cannot believe that these agents have a job being that they are totally unprofessional and extremely rude when asked a question. I mean, it is in your job description to answer questions, right? I will never order anything again from here ever again in life. The gifts I receive from Boscovs will be returned promptly.
Reviewed Dec. 21, 2014
I have tried to get a credit card from them 9 times and still can't. I spend a lot of money there and don't understand why I can't get one. I have 22 other credit cards and make all payments on time on all my monthly bills... Just my credit score is almost 700. Very frustrating... No longer shopping there.
Reviewed Dec. 14, 2014
Wanted a cheeseburger club. Mind you they sell clubs and main meal is a burger however you want it. So I ask for a club with a burger and funny they can't do it. Absolutely refusing. Even offered to pay an up charge. These people are something else. Is it me or are people in PA that deal with customers just freaking rude and ignorant and dumb? A burger instead of turkey him hard to grasp I know. What happened to customer service with a smile? Not in this state apparently. Then they wonder why they go home with no tips. How's that $5 dollar an hour check doing for you? Whatever. I'll never eat there again. Learn customer service skills and how to keep a business up and running good and successful. Peace out. Lost 5 customers over a hamburger patty on three pieces of bread.
Reviewed Nov. 4, 2014
Purchased Leather Furniture with extra 5yr coverage on 12/13/2012. Paid $1647.00 for Love seat and Sofa, both recliners. In September leather on left side of Sofa where you rest your head started to peel off. I called In October, customer Service said I needed to have repair guy come to look at the sofa. That cost me $60 bucks. He came and it's irreparable as per Tech. So I called Customer service AGAIN and they told me that someone will be getting back to me. Two weeks later I called again and asked to speak to Supervisor so I was connect to corporate and spoke to "Robert" that makes the decisions and he told me I'm out of my warranty, THAT'S IT. So even though I purchased extra protection I can't use it because it's FACTORY DEFECT. He said one yr. factory warranty had expired and cannot do anything for me.
Reviewed July 17, 2014
I ordered two tops from Boscov's. Now I have contacted them before - about a year and a half ago - to complain about their terrible website... When they have a top, for instance, they will show others colors, but there is no way to know if you are ordering the right color or style because the description does not synch with the placement of the item. Most often, if there is more than one color or style, their website does not even SHOW the item at all (The fun is in the GUESSING?). This is just laziness for a company to only show one color or one style and then expect customers to somehow KNOW which one they are ordering. Compared with most other retail sites, this site would get a two on a scale of ten. No sense in doing business like this.
Reviewed April 29, 2014
Ok, my husband purchased my wedding set there and back in Feb 2014. It needed to have the diamonds replaced so they sent it to their repair shop because of the warranty. After Boscovs having my ring for about 6 wks, I went to pick up my ring, realizing the lady handed me the wrong ring. My heart just dropped because I knew my ring was gone but they told me to give them a few days to see if it was found. After several phone calls I finally received a phone call back on a Friday, one wk later that what I thought was true, my ring was gone forever.
So they offer to make me a new one similar to the one I had but a little bigger or I could go pick a new ring out which I could do right away or wait until 4-16 because they were getting new rings in. So I have made several trip to the store to look for another ring which has been very difficult because the new ring will never ever replace the sentimental value of the one that's lost. So I found one ring out of the entire store but problem is my last ring was a set and this one is not. My band doesn't look nice at all with this new ring so that would mean my husband would have to spend more money to buy me a new band, not that we can't afford it. I just don't think he should have to pay anything!!
So I picked out a new band to go with the ring I wanted and told them this was what I wanted to replace the lost ring. So the lady said she would talk to someone and get back to me. A few days later I got a call telling me I could only have the ring or new sets were coming in, I could wait. So I figured I would wait to see the sets! As of today I still don't have a ring nor have I got a call about anything after being out at the store multiple times to see the new rings. They still don't have them yet!!I feel like they lost my ring so why should I be the one suffering from all of this when it was their mistake!!! All I want is my ring!!!!!
Reviewed April 5, 2014
I went to four checkout place, no one was there. When I did find one, the person did not believe my card was mine. I was on lunch and had little time to shop. I did not need the time wasted. The same thing happened at Sears when I was getting school clothes for my two kids. I no longer shop there anymore, that has been years.
Reviewed Feb. 9, 2014
My brother purchased me a glider rocker from Boscov's for the holidays. He spent close to $300 on this purchase. It was delivered and assembled in my home, by a young man. The person assembling it, told me that he was short two washers, but told me not to worry about it, because they were not necessary. Soon after it was assembled, while rocking the glider, it began to not rock smoothly banging against one side, and lean to one side. I phoned Boscov's several times, but did not receive a call back. Eventually, I ended up purchasing washers of my own, to try and fix the problem.
There are about 8 washers missing, some under the chair, and some in the gliding mechanism. Since I had been sitting on it for a few days, my rocking may have caused damage to the chair. I have tried to tighten the nuts, and bolts, using an adjustable 5/8" hexagonal wrench, but because I cannot find a tool to hold the inside screws in the glider, after a few days it simply becomes loose again. Now the entire chair is loose, and two of the wooden bars are even beginning to come out of its place. You can easily see this because there is no stain on the end of the wood, and you can push it back in. The closer side of the chair frequently rubs when rocking, and makes a very uncomfortable experience. You can see in the pictures, how one side is much closer then the other.
Since I cannot get hold of Boscov's repair, I have no idea how to repair this problem. the chair is always loose and unsteady. and I believe that the person who assembled the chair thought I was mentally disabled due to my speech impediment, and simply just did a lousy job putting the chair together, since he thought I wouldn't complain.
Reviewed Jan. 26, 2014
About four months ago, we went to Boscov’s and purchased a recliner chair. Recently we noticed a discolor or wear marks on the back of the chair. We checked with customer service and they sent out a man to look at the chair. He got the chair numbers, took a picture, and left. About a week later we received a phone call stating that it was customer wear. If you look at the picture, there are no wear signs on the high wear area, seat and armrest. Customer relations also said it was manufacturer’s fabric problem. We bought the chair from Boscov’s, not the manufacturer. I guess Boscov’s sells the chair but does not stand behind it.
Reviewed Jan. 13, 2014
I took my family to Boscovs this past Saturday afternoon to look for school pants for my daughter. We purchased sweatpants & 2 pair of school pants on sale that fit so we thought we would take a look around the store. Most of the departments were without sales people & some of the ones that were there were standing around in groups talking about anything but work related issues. It seemed like no one wanted to do their job that day. We asked several people questions about products Boscovs had on display but we were told, "This is not my department, the one that works in this department should be right back." So we looked around for another 20 minuets & no one returned.
We liked several items in the Seen on TV dept & they were all on clearance sale so we decided to purchase them. I had to take the items to another department to pay because there was no one in the department where the items were displayed. All the items were clearly marked with bright orange stickers with the clearance price on it. I was charged full price for two of the items & the clearance price for the other 8 items which came to $12.00. There was another customer behind me so I did not check my receipt to make sure I was charged correctly which I should have done. Now I have to drive 8 miles to return the two items so they can correct the price.
Maybe it's me but every place I worked I was the one that doubled checked myself to make sure everything was correct. Today, it seems it's the one that is on the other side of the counter that needs to check on the store employee. This is happening way too much in stores, where there are not enough employees & the ones that are there don't want to do their job correctly. The store owners need to hold the store managers on down accountable so these problems can be corrected. I hate the thought of any business closing, but if the owner doesn't care, then why should anyone else!
Reviewed Jan. 10, 2014
Started to get harsh calls (3-4 daily) about past due payments from Capital One about past missed payments. My wife has a Boscov card many years and always pays in full on arrival. I opened a card OCT. 2013 to get a discount, what a mistake. First talked to Capital One, they had my address turned around. I never have received a statement (three months) or Boscov Card but they still charge late fees. I am 60 years old and this was a first. Over the phone with Boscov's card employee I was told that was my problem. So I bit the bullet and paid. Told employee due to being upset by this, I was done with this store and was going to write this. Her reply was something like this "will not hurt us". This is being kind. Got it off my chest for now. Boscov was where my wife and I bought most of our clothes; but no more .Good-bye Boscov.
Reviewed Oct. 3, 2013
I exchanged a rocking/recliner at Boscov's in Jan '13 due to a defect it had. We paid a little extra money for a second chair...better company and quality so they said. About a month ago we, my and I, started to notice a noise and when we extended the chair back it would not stop and my wife with her 16 month old nephew almost fell back on to the floor. We called Boscov’s service dept and they said that our warranty was the same as the old cheaper chair and it’s about to expire on Oct 2nd??? Wait, we paid more money and to us this would be a new purchase with a new warranty...so we thought. That was not fair at all. The repairman came out to the house, made adjustments, but now on Oct 3rd we’re still hearing noises. He said, “You’re gonna have to live with it"???
Reviewed Nov. 10, 2012
My husband bought a bracelet for my birthday at Boscov's in Vineland, NJ. I put it on my arm for 3 minutes and a stone fell out. When I went to return it, with the receipt in hand, they would not give me a cash refund. (I really wanted a pair of UGG boots but Boscov's doesn't have them). It had been over 2 weeks since the purchase. They said I could get a store credit or it could be refunded on the Visa it was purchased from. So my husband had to come to the store to have the refund put on his credit card. He wasn't real happy since the bill already came and was paid in full. (The Visa refunds take 2-4 weeks to show up and we pay off our credit cards as they come in). Nowhere does it state that you cannot get cash refund on the receipt. I have never had problems like this at Boscov's before. I don't think I'll be shopping at Boscov's this Christmas.
Reviewed Sept. 19, 2012
I was looking for pet beds when I saw a sign that said 3-piece set $14.99. I only saw one piece to the set so I asked the woman across the aisle if she could help me. She came over but was unable to answer since that wasn't her department, but told me where I could go to get help. I walked to the desk where all the girls were standing and one of them walked over to the beds and signed with me. She was unable to assist because she simply didn't know the answer, so she went and got another girl from the candy section, who came over and told me someone moved the items and the sign. I asked her where the price was either by sign or price tag and she did not know. She called the assistant manager who came over with a real attitude (a large woman with short blonde hair).
She immediately started talking down to me when I asked what the price was and if there were any more because I needed four. She said in a very belittling voice that she was sorry, that the little itty bitty price tag can't be on every itty bitty item in the store, and she will tell her girls to do better. I told her I find it hard to believe that a kid, as she said, moved the entire inventory to that spot and then moved the price sign above the items. She was very snotty. She repeated that it was an itty bitty tag and offered a visual aid with her fingers. I told her I was a nurse and asked if I were taking care of her mother, what would she say if I told her I missed her mother's medication, but oh we'll it was just an itty bitty pill. She said it's not the same and I said yes it was. It's about doing your job and instead of belittling the person looking for the tag, maybe she should direct her attention toward the one who was supposed to put the tag on. That way, there would be no problem.
As a consumer, I could just look and see the price instead of having to go through 4 people and waste my time. They told me that the bed was $39.99. I asked to see the sign or the tag and she refused to show either, and threatened to call security. I told her I was leaving but she continued to talk to me like a four year old right in front of everyone. I was pretty angry by then, so I argued back with her. She is mean and has a huge chip on her shoulder. If there was a pricing error, she needed to take it up to the employees and not raise her voice at me. I should have been given the beds for the listed price. Instead, I left the store putting the $375 worth of pots and pans back on the shelf.
Reviewed June 24, 2012
I love Boscov's. For the most part, I have had great experiences there. The only thing that really irks me is that they don’t listen to their customers’ complaints. I have complained more than once about the poor thin toilet paper in the bathroom in the Selinsgrove Boscov’s. During the last visit another lady next to me was complaining in the bathroom stall trying to get the toilet paper to separate from the roll - it’s so thin you can’t get it to lift off half the time. And, to make it worse, they have two toilet seat covers to put down so you don’t share every rash and disease from the past person who sat there before you. Why are you skimping so badly on toilet paper? What gives?
Reviewed April 20, 2012
The seam on the left foot, the left side has split; therefore I am unable to wear it in public. I spent $50.00 for the Sketcher's shoes I bought at Boscov's 3 months ago. I will furnish a picture or return it to the store for refund.
Reviewed Jan. 29, 2012
I purchased a Sealy firm pillow top mattress in November 2006. I started having a lot of issues with it in 2010. I called Boscov's customer service, technician came and measured, took pictures, etc. Customer service states mattress falls within correct parameters of their specs with regard to the warranty. This back and forth measuring with Premier has been nothing short of a total joke. This company is contracted by Boscovs and of course they work for them, forgets about any goodwill gestures or even working with the consumer!
This mattress costs over $1,000 and you cannot even sleep on it. That money was just like throwing it down a toilet! I was told by a salesman at the Colonial Park store that you have to really keep on customer service to do anything for you or if they (Boscovs) will not do anything for the consumer because they do not want to lose money! And he also stated that mattresses only last around 6 years, so to heck with the consumer. I was also told by a customer service rep. that I bought a plush soft mattress and this is how it is supposed to be! I know what I bought in 2006 and it was a firm pillow top!
What a bunch of liars! They will do anything or say anything to get out of upholding any type of warranty a consumer has with any type of purchase! I will never shop or buy at this shoddy store ever again. They even sell seconds and thirds from what I have been told when I spoke with another store in the area. So buyers beware! Their reputation sucks and they won't do one darn thing for the customer nor will they believe you! Do not shop here is my best advice. I hope they go out of business with the way they treat their customers. Never shop at any Boscovs location! Horrible store to deal with! No customer service whatsoever and no goodwill, either. This has been very upsetting considering what I paid for this mattress in 2006.
Reviewed Jan. 29, 2012
I also have an issue with Boscovs' customer service. In November, 2011, I placed an order through Boscovs' site for 9 identical items. I received an email response, confirming the order, with the explanation that there would be separate shipments at no additional shipping cost to me. So far, so good. My purchase arrived in separate packages from 4 different stores. Of the 9 identical items ordered, 2 still had the security tags attached, and 2 were the wrong brand. So for you math fans out there, Boscovs managed to screw up 44% of my order, signaling that their quality control is seriously lacking. They did remove the security tags, and mailed those items back to me.
However, they couldn't replace the 2 items that were the wrong brand, and refused to give me a full refund, refunding the cost of only one item. I called Boscovs twice, and both times, they refused to budge. I told them that this was the first time I had bought from them, and that it would be the last, but clearly they didn't care. I contacted my credit card company, and they promptly agreed to refund the remaining amount. Thank you Chase Visa, you are the best. I would recommend that Boscovs executives read Tony Hsiehs book, Delivering Happiness, on creating a customer-centric culture at Zappos. In the meantime, this customer will vote with her pocketbook, and take my repeat business elsewhere.
Reviewed Dec. 13, 2011
I purchased a mattress back in June 18, 2011. It started sagging in the middle. I called Boscovs. They sent an inspector. He came, took the bed apart, took pictures, and confirmed there is an issue with the mattress. The mattress was under warranty. Now Boscovs said they would not replace and said my support under the springs wasn't enough. I have 3 extra support slates. I even went out and purchased 3 more. I had this bed for over 25 years and never had a problem with a mattress. I owned a Stearns and Fosters prior for 20 years. I only replaced it because of the age of the Stearns and Foster mattress. I have a friend who had a mattress she purchased from Sam's for 2 years and had hers replaced with no questions asked. It was under "warranty" that's why.
I am receiving back problems because of this new mattress sagging in the middle. I already paid $418.32 out of $905.29 paid. I owe a balance of $418.32. I've been an outstanding customer with them for years. How can they do this to consumers? My mother Dorothy and I will never shop there again. I cancelled my credit card with them. I am so upset. Please have this dispute waived and my balance cleared. This mattress is unusable. Thank you.
Reviewed Dec. 12, 2011
I purchased a Panasonic PT-43LCX64 in 2005. I replaced the lamp in 2007 and we need it again in 2011. I paid $2100 for the TV and $300 for the lamp and it needs to be replaced again! I just wondering if there are others out there having the same problem.
Reviewed Oct. 14, 2011
On February 2011, I purchased an engagement ring. The ring looked nice and the price seemed ok. It was $2,299 retail but after the sale price and taxes it came out to $962.99. I looked at the ring again before I bought it & noticed that the mount looked a little twisted. The sales girl looked at it and said she didn't see anything wrong, that it was the style of the ring. I figured it was just my eyes. So I purchased the ring.
I proposed to my girlfriend on September 22, 2011. After she accepted the ring we went to look for a wedding ring that matched the one I bought her. We went to a different jewelry store to get it. The first thing the jeweler said was that the engagement ring mount was crooked. My now fiancé noticed it also when I gave it to her, but she didn't want to hurt my feelings. The jeweler suggested that we take the engagement ring back to Boscov's to have them fix it.
We went to Boscov's with the receipt to have them fix it and they said they have to send it away but I might have to pay to fix it. 2 weeks later I got a call from Boscov's saying I have to pay $30.00 to fix it and $44.00 to have them size it. I know it doesn't sound like much to pay but how can they charge me to fix a ring that I paid $1,000.00 for! The ring was never worn or taken out of the box. Not even a scratch on it. Boscov's didn't care one bit to help me with the ring!
Reviewed May 4, 2011
I bought a ring last May 8 which means I haven't even had a the ring for a 1 year yet. I had it 3 weeks and one of the stones fell out of it. I took it back to the store and they sent it out for repairs since I took the insurance out on it. I ask the sales girl at that time if this was going to be an issue because I was still in my 30 days where I could return and get my money back. She told me no that it was probably a shipping damage that they would take care of getting it repaired and I would not have any other problems with the ring. So, I had this ring which was over $300.00, now almost a year and only wore it about a two-week total period because I was concerned of losing the stone if I wore it everyday. So, I put the ring on and by the end of the day I lost a stone. I took it back to Boscov's and told them my story. They were down right rude and nasty.
I told them that I did not want it repaired again because I did not want to keep a ring that I had to constantly bring back for repairs. I ask for a store credit and they said that they could not make that decision. They gave me numbers to call to who could make that decision. Well the first number, the girl did call back and said that she had no ideal why her number was given, she could not make that call, only the store could. So, I tried to call that number and left 3 messages and no one has called me back yet. So, I called the store back when Adriennne, the store manager, was in and I was told that she was with a customer and would call me back.
I gave the sales girl my contact number and told her to call me on that number because I was not at home. Well, I received no call and when I got home, there was a message from the assistant store manger Barbara telling me that I could bring the ring in for repairs. When I returned back to the store, they were so ignorant! I shop all the time at Boscov's in the jewelry, clothing and appliance departments. I will never purchase another piece of jewelry from Boscov's and will make sure family and friends also do not purchase the jewelry! Whatever happened to customer service? If these were my employees, they would have been fired on the spot! You don't treat customers the way I was treated! So, as it stands now, I have sent the ring out for repair but I really want my money back because the product I purchased is not a good quality piece of jewelry and I feel Boscov's should be backing up the product that they sell. They have lost a good customer for sure!
Reviewed April 30, 2011
We got about six months of complaint out of this poorly constructed Sealy mattress. We first contacted Sealy. They don’t want to speak with consumers and tells you to go to where you purchased the mattress—that was at Boscov's. They in turn sent out an independent representative. Sadly, Boscov's was financially saved by PA and continues selling junk. Is it possible that these are recycled mattresses? We’ve had poor night's sleep and absolutely no support from the manufacturer or the retailer. We will buy another brand but never from Boscov's.
Reviewed Feb. 28, 2011
My husband had purchased a bracelet as a Christmas gift for me. I had something similar so I wanted to return it. I finally found the receipt. It still has the tags on it and was never worn. I noticed on the receipt that it said 30 day returns. I would have accepted store credit because the bracelet was $125.00. The person at the jewelry counter didn't even look at the jewelry. She just said, "Sorry, too late," and walked away.
The store isn't convenient to begin with and I usually shop online but I doubt I will shop there ever again. I also work for a large company, Kraft Foods, and many people will hear about Boscov's customer service.
Reviewed Dec. 12, 2010
I purchased a $1,000 sofa from Boscov's the end of July. The sales person also suggested special treatment for the fabric so it would repel stains, liquids and wear better. By October, the nap in the fabric was worn and looked worse than the 10-year-old sofa I gave away. Boscov's sent a representative to my home. He told me there was nothing wrong with it. The arm, seat and back of the solid dark brown reclining sofa is lighter in color because of the nap wearing off. I tried using vacuum on it. This did nothing. I have no children at home that sit on this so it is not wear and tear from harsh treatment.
The man from Boscov's told me this happens to this fabric. I asked why I wasn't told this when I purchased it. The man said, "If we told people everything that would happen once they bought a sofa, we'd never sell any." He then told me to "steam" the sofa. I am very disappointed with this product and the treatment I received from this company.
Reviewed Nov. 12, 2010
I went to Boscov's North and had the cashier from ****! First there was a Spanish speaking customer in front of me. This cashier was yelling and screaming at her because she did not understand something about an item she was returning.
She was working in the Bath and Bedding Dept. She was sloppily dressed in black pants and a faded pilly navy blue tee shirt. She was rude, obnoxious and no help at all. She never said good morning or hello or anything. She just had a mean look on her face and rang up the stuff dropping it on the floor and slinging it behind her.
I always used my husband's credit card and no one ever said anything. This cashier threw a hissy fit and real loud yelled at me that I could not use this card. Okay. She called the credit dept to see if I had signing rights. She made me give her my ID and I didn't have signing rights. But she could have asked me for another card or actually signed me up for a Boscov's credit card. Everything was rung up and bagged. I told her that she was giving this store a bad name and she started to yell back at me and thought better of it.
Needless to say, I walked out and left $203.00 in purchases behind. We are always getting literature telling us to use our card. When I try we can't use it. No one ever told be about the change in practice. My husband is aware that I use his card and I pay it back. It was not a problem. She just yelled at me and made me feel like **. So much for Boscov's North. Many of my friends have complaints about this store but they just didn't do anything about this.
Reviewed Nov. 12, 2010
I went to Boscov's North and had the cashier from **! First there was a Spanish speaking customer in front of me. This cashier was yelling and screaming at her because she did not understand something she was returning.
She was working in the Bath and Bedding Dept. She was sloppily dressed in black pants and a faded pilly navy blue tee shirt. She was rude, obnoxious and no help at all. She never said good morning or hello or anything. She just had a mean look on her face and rang up the stuff dropping in on the floor and slinging it behind her.
I always used my husband's credit card and no one ever said anything. This cashier threw a hissy fit and real loud yelled at me that I could not use this card. Okay. She called the credit dept. Made me give her my ID and I didn't have signing rights. But she could have asked me for another care or actually signed me up for a Boscov's credit card. Everything was rung up and bagged. I told her that she was giving this store a bad name and she started to yell back at me and thought better of it.
Needless to say, I walked out and left $203.00 in purchases behind. We are always getting literature telling us to use our card. When we try we can't use it. No one ever told me about the change in practice. They just yelled at me and made me feel like crap. So much for Boscov's North. Many of my friends have complaints about this store but they just didn't do anything about this.
Reviewed Oct. 19, 2010
I should have really checked out the company's reputation and problems before buying. But I purchased some items at a pretty good price. I waited over a week to get them. Then one big box came, but not all the items were there. So I waited a few more days, still didn't come. I called them and they were confused why it didn't come. I finally convinced them to put a tracer to FedEx to find the other items. They called back two days later and said FedEx said they dropped it off at the lobby. no signature. It's an open lobby, no attendant. I still don't have all my items. They refused to do anything, instead told me to talk to FedEx. FedEx isn't going to do anything. So what is next. :'m shopping with them in this economy, they should be more responsible. Why should I pay for something I didn't get!? It's ridiculous. Don't shop there.
Reviewed Sept. 30, 2010
I bought a TV. It was out of their stock and was to come from another store about 3 hours away. I'm still waiting two weeks later and they haven't even called. This is not acceptable.
Reviewed Dec. 22, 2009
I have an in-store credit card that is good for 18 months but I cannot use it because the in-store bar code has worn off. My card is worth $43.98. The card states the redemption period for this card expires 10 years after the last transaction. This card did not last in my wallet for 12 months, let alone 10 years. I would like to know how many other people have lost out on using their in-store credit.
Reviewed Oct. 13, 2009
Reviewed April 8, 2009
I purchased four pairs of men’s Architect regular fit jeans. The 1st pair I tried on at home fit perfectly; I had the jeans hemmed. Guess what? The other three did not fit (waist). The size tag on the inside waistband on all four jeans read 34x30. Assumption, three of the jeans had wrong tags attached. I spoke with the manager and told him what had happened. His response was I should have tried on all four jeans. I commented that I believe that is what quality control is all about. None the less, no exchange, no refund and just sorry about that. I'm out $60.00 for the jeans and $40.00 for alterations.
Reviewed Jan. 22, 2009
I purchased a 2-piece sectional couch 8 months ago. It is made by Stratford company. I owned the couch about a week and the cushions started sagging bad. I called and a technician decided the couch was beyond repair. They replaced one sofa. Another week later, the couch started doing the same thing, and they had a tech come out and he said they will get back to me. At that point, a customer service rep called me and said they could fix it. I called 3 times to find out when the parts would be in to fix it, and to ensure they ordered all the cushions. After 5 months, they called and said the parts came in and they would fix the couch.
When the tech came out, they were missing a cushion so they could only repair one sofa (which is already sagging). After calling customer service again, they said they would call me back. They never did. I called them and questioned when the parts would be in again and was told "the parts are on order and we will call you." After informing them this was not acceptable, and I would prefer replacing the couch with a different model, I was told they have to repair it because it's under warranty. I was then given the tech's phone # to call to get an ETA (5-6 weeks).
I asked to speak to a manager and was told they are away from their desk and do not have a voicemail for me to leave a message. Her name is Lisa though, and I could not have her last name. (They did offer a $15 gift card which I rejected). After going around in circles, I decided to e-mail the repair service and the general customer service inbox. Both received e-mail responses quickly, but repair told me I was in the wrong dept, and customer service said they forwarded my e-mail to the delivery service?
Reviewed Jan. 14, 2009
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Reviewed Aug. 21, 2008
I responded to a Boscov's add on Monday, August 18, 2008, page A22, wich contained 2 clip out coupons for discounts on many items. It had a space which also listed the product exclusions, much as it has for the many years the store has been open at this location. What it did not have, nor did not state, was that these very same coupon sale prices were excluded at the Eatontown store.
Customers like myself found this out only when on line to pay at the cashier and were pointed to a sign about 14x14 that said coupons were not being honored at the Eatontown store. I was unable to reach anyone at Customer Service phone line nor anyone at the Boscov's corporate level and sent an e-mail to the Asbury Park Press voicing my opinion that I felt it was fraudulent of the store to not very clearly state, in the coupon ad itself, that the coupons would not be honored at the Eatontown store.
I further felt that if Boscov's would not monitor itself fairly to the community that has supported it all these years, then the buck needed to stop with the Press for printing the ad as it was. The response from the APP was that an ad for the Eatontown store was run elsewhere in the paper and that the coupons stated cannot be combined with any other offer, a statement which has continually appeared in the very same coupons all these years & is not specific to the store closing.
No where was the exclusion of the Eatontown store CLEARLY printed on the face of the coupon. For the exclusion of the Eatontown store not to be clearly printed on the face of the coupon itself is, in my opinion, deceptive at best. Furthermore, a similar Boscov's coupon ad on page A9 of the 8/20 issue was run in not only the same very small point type, but the ink print was so smudged as to make the reading of the text impossible.
I very much doubt this was a pecularity to my home delivered paper. I rather imagine, were Boscov's to poll their Eatontown cashiers they would substantiate the public's confusion with the coupons. Intentional deception? Fraudulent advertising practices? I don't know what the label should be. Unfair is the least of it.
Reviewed June 11, 2008
I bought a berkline recliner from boscovs less then a year ago. They sent a serviceman out to look at the chair. The material was starting to wear on the chair. The pile was seperating wood was feeling through on the arms of the chair. The serviceman even said the chairwas in bad shape. And said the chair was not abused. Boscovs was to call me back in 7 to 10 days which they never did. I called them back their responce was its normal. I paid 650.00 for this chair. to me thats alot of money to spend on a chair that only lasted a year.
Reviewed May 16, 2008
I do have to chime in on the extended service, service plan debate. I have worked for Boscov's department store for many years now and I have to say that we do not follow any of the horror stories that I have read here. We offer a service plan on all of our merchandise just like anyone else in the retail industry.
For example, a 5 year policy on a washer or dryer will actually give you 5 MORE years on the main components. Our prices are cheaper than most and we cover what we say we cover. We take care of surge, lightning, spikes, yearly cleaning and maintenance, repair and full replacement.
I have yet to have a customer who has purchased a policy for a specific piece of merchandise be turned away or denied service. So please take this into consideration before bashing every extended policy out there. Again I have been with this company for years and in 2 totally different locations in the state and still I can say that you get what you pay for. If you pay for extention with us, you get exactly that.
Reviewed Sept. 11, 2007
I bought a Spring Air Sienna Bouquet Mattress King size pillow top at Boscov's on 5/13/06. A year later the mattress is sinking and is very soft on one size. I called Boscovs to have a rep. come out from Spring air to see what could be done. Two weeks later and they tell me there is nothing they can do. I called Spring Air who then told me there is nothing they can do to call Boscovs.
So noone wants to fix the problem since they told me the depression in the bed is normal. At this point I have a bed that I can't sleep in that I spent 1400 on and I now have hip and back problems from this bed. The mattress company need to be held reliable for this mattress when consumers are spending the money on these beds.
Reviewed Nov. 12, 2006
Purchased a 57 inch Toshba HD TV from Boscovs in March 2004 with 4 year extended coverage. In July 2006, there was no picture-TV would not turn on. Called service Tech. They arrived in early Sept 2006 and removed the inside of my TV and told me they would take it to shop for repair. When calling they told me the part was on backorder till Oct 24,called again and they told me Oct 31, called again and they told me Nov 24, 2006. Called Helen at Boscovs on 10/4 Still no TV/called again to Troy custmmer services 11/7, Jeff (manager of major appliances)never called us back.
We have been with out a TV July, August, September, October and November-with no date give when it will be fixed. We have been paying for digital cable at $85 per month and have extreme stress over having no TV to watch in Living Room, we have had to rearrange furniture to put a 13 inch TV(our spare)in front of 57 inch TV and it makes my living room look really bad. Please help this is been going on too long and need to have house ready for our family Thanksgiving Dinner-where family is coming from many miles away.
Reviewed Aug. 16, 2006
I purchased a patio set in 2003 from Boscovs for about $500.00. On Aug 12, 2006 the glass top table exploded in my face as I was sitting at the table. Luckily I was not injured. I contacted Boscov's Risk Management department and was told Because of the 3 yr. lapse from the purchase this would not qualify for a refund or replacement from Boscov's..
I no longer have a patio table that I paid a lot of money for. The table top exploded into millions of tiny pieces that had to be cleaned up. There is still glass in my grass - I have 2 German Shepherds and I hope they don't find any glass schards in their paws.
Reviewed July 12, 2004
I purchased a Lucidity Light Diffusing Concealer SPF8. I cannot get the cream to come out of the dispenser, no matter what I do. It is extremely inconvenient for me to return it to Boscovs because I am a senior citizen and we are taken there maybe once a month. Please advise.
Reviewed Oct. 9, 2003
I recently shopped in the store in Johnstown, PA at which time I was extremely embarrassed. I have had a credit card with Boscov's for many years, steadily increasing my line of credit. When I tried to make a purchase several weeks ago, my credit card was denied, how embarrassing! I called the credit department and found out that my line of credit had been slashed to $800 without any type of notice sent to me or a letter telling me this was happening.
I spoke with a very rude csr who informed me that the decision was made from credit bureau inquiry. I know my history is fine, but I went ahead and pulled my credit report. There is absolutely no derrogatory remarks, except for a highlight back in 1997 with one account, which would have been on the report when I initially applied for a credit card. There are indeed many inquiries because we have been able to refinance our home twice over the last several months and the purchase of a car last year. My credit approval rating is fine.
I have been extremely upset over this, but more importantly the embarrassment it brought that day in the store. The manor that I was treated on the phone, and the fact that I received no prior notification of this action is extremely poor business practive. I have sent this to the Better Business Bureau and Consumer Affairs as well. Once I am able to pay off this account I will no longer deal with your store. Additionally, I have told multittudes of other credit card users of your poor practice.
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