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Pros
  • Excellent customer service experience
  • Easy return process
  • Responsive to customer feedback
Cons
  • Frequent order fulfillment issues
  • Inconsistent product quality
  • Long wait times for refunds

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    Reviewed April 11, 2022

    I get online a dress from Saks 5th Ave, returned, because wasn't what I was expected, it's already more than 3 months, they do not return the money, contact customer support 4 times, always same answer, "It's in a process," avoid this stores. They are stealing money from people, I have proves. Who need it.

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    Reviewed March 20, 2022

    This company has horrendous (that is an understatement) customer service. Forget returns, I have been waiting for nearly 2 months and have heard every excuse. I finally called consumer relations and BBB and will tell everyone that will heed this advice. Do not buy here, they will not back the customer and you are left taking your own time out of your schedule to do reports. I finally called my credit card company and put in a dispute. The company many made excuses, they blamed Covid, or the current Ukraine situation as reasons why I haven't received my refund as yet. Please go elsewhere, the quality of their merchandise is also questionable, spread the word!!!

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    Reviewed March 17, 2022

    I ordered Dior Nail glow in 2/21/2022. It is close to a month later and I still have not received my product or a refund. I have phoned them several times. Most companies I have ordered from would have taken care of the problem right away by issuing an immediate refund. I am still waiting despite several calls. I used to go in the local Saks to purchase make up. I will no longer patronize them due to their poor customer service. I would NOT recommend ordering anything online from the Saks Fifth Avenue as you may never receive the item along with not seeing your money again.

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    Reviewed March 8, 2022

    I ordered an item for next business day delivery and my debit card has been charged and their Fedex tracking showed me a delivery day and when they couldn’t deliver on the delivery date they changed status to “delivery pending” and now I will be leaving the country so I can’t get my item and I am very devastated and they kept lying saying Fedex has my item until I involved my an attorney and then they decided to tell the truth and now my refund will take 14 days ….Please please don’t order from the store. I would not refer them to my archenemy.

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    Reviewed March 5, 2022

    I around Christmas I received as a gift a pair of the Christian Louboutin flip flops. Unfortunately the shoes seem to be a little too small so upon the return of the shoe at the Saks in my area they told me they did not have the next size up but I could place the order online. The funds were refunded and I went online to place the order as suggested. The size was available. I placed the order, paid and was given a confirmation that I would receive the shoe by MARCH 22nd 2022. The date of the order was placed JANUARY 9th 2022. Disappointed but still accepted it. As of February 4th 2022 I received another email saying that the shoe would not arrive until APRIL 12th 2023. This prompted me to call the customer service department and see if I could get some answers.

    I spoke with Natalie Who was very friendly also very useless in her robotic speech of how that's just the way things go. I told her that I saw the shoe online for purchase as of the other day As I was doing shopping for other items items. She at that point said that I could cancel the order the order and get it by April 2nd But that wasn't even certain as things can change and dates can be pushed back again. I asked were there other recourses that I could take At this point. She just looped the speech she had told me previously. When I asked to speak to a supervisor I was told one was unavailable. I made her aware of how I felt about the treatment that I had received. Again she started a robotic speech about an apology. Being that this is Saks Fifth Avenue and not some online mom and pop I truly Anticipated better treatment and customer service than this. I am TRULY DISAPPOINTED.

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    Reviewed Feb. 22, 2022

    If I could rate 0 stars I would. I placed 2 orders at the beginning of last month. Supposed to be delivered via Fedex, SIGNATURE REQUIRED. I woke from home, there is no way I would miss a package. Fedex lied and said they delivered both packages with signature. I have called SAKS and Fedex at least 10 times to ask for proof of signature. I have been hung up on, then finally told there is nothing either party can do. Over $400 of hard earned Money lost because SAKS refuses to take responsibility and would rather just take and keep my money.

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    Reviewed Feb. 18, 2022

    LIAR. The horrible horrible shopping experience, I did a return 3mon ago, I called Saks customer service million of time to get my refund, They gave me THE SAME ANSWER: "We did issue your refund. You will receive it." That is the BIG LIE, 3months passed I still have not received it!!! I wish I could give NEGATIVE STAR!!!

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    Reviewed Feb. 5, 2022

    I received a sweater on 1/13/22 and returned it the same day since it was too large. I saw from my tracking info that they received it back on 1/21/22 so I called a few days later to inquire when I would be refunded to my PayPal account. I was told it would take up to 10 business days to see my refund so I waited patiently. On February 2nd, I received an email saying that they would be issuing me a gift card for $163.30, the price of the returned sweater. I immediately called customer service and told them I did not want a gift card, I wanted a refund to my original payment method (PayPal). The customer service rep opened a "case" for me and provided me with the case number.

    I just received an email on February 5th saying that they (Saks) are reviewing my case and would make a decision in 2-6 business days, then the refund (if they determined it was justified) would take an additional 10 days. The kicker is they didn't even reference the right "case number" in the email. Complete incompetence! How difficult is it to refund a purchase to the original payment method??!! I opened a dispute with PayPal and I filed a complaint with the Better Business Bureau. Buyer beware... don't expect Saks customer service to help in any way, shape or form. Needless to say, I'll never shop there again.

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    Reviewed Jan. 19, 2022

    If I can give negative stars, I would. I ordered a jacket on 12/5 and I was notified it was delivered on 12/11. I didn't get the delivery and notified Saks right away on 12/13. The item was not in stock anymore so I wasn't able to get an a replacement. Instead, I was told that an investigation was started and that an refund will be issued 7-10 days after the investigation was complete in about 2 weeks. I forgot that it was going to take so long and called Saks again on 1 2/21 asking about the refund which they told me would be issued in 7-10 days. Come January, I still haven't received my refund. I called 1/18 and asked about and was told that my claim was denied and that I wouldn't be getting a refund for the jacket that they didn't deliver!!!

    I'm so confused. This is supposed to be a luxury department store? What part about is luxury other than selling luxury goods??? They treat their customers like incompetent liars. Furthermore, all their customer service needs to do is file a claim with Fedex and they will get their money back (and return my money) but they are refusing to do this step. The recipient, can't make the claim without their authorization to do so it's extremely frustrating and very ridiculous. NO OTHER PLACE MAKES THEIR OWN CUSTOMERS DO THIS! You can also see from previous reviews that this is a pattern. Saks doesn't fulfil the shipment/delivery and instead steals customers money. BUY AND SHOP AT YOUR OWN RISK. I will now make sure no one around me ever shops at SAKS again!

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    Reviewed Jan. 16, 2022

    Absolutely horrific experience with what is supposed to be a "luxury" retailer. I ordered a top from them in December and upon receiving it realized they sent me the incorrect top (with the tags for the correct top). I called CS immediately and she was extremely apologetic and helpful and said to return the one I received and that the correct top would be sent out to me. A week later, I called back and was told the correct top wouldn't be sent out to me until I returned the one I received. I needed it ASAP so I just ordered another one and sent back the incorrect item.

    It has been 3 weeks since I shipped it back and I have yet to receive a refund. The agents I spoke with kept telling me it was received and to allow 10 biz days for the refund to process. I checked in again a couple days ago and the live chat agents kept disconnecting so I sent an email to which I just received a response that Saks is now claiming the shirt I sent in was not from them and I will not be refunded. I will now be disputing this with my credit card company.

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    Reviewed Dec. 29, 2021

    Agents answer with names like Shamika, Tamika who place calls on mute and then disconnect customers. Most of them couldn’t understand basic questions. What a shameful way to run a prestigious business. Agents lie and say their computers are broken then hang up on you! Never ordering here again.

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    Reviewed Dec. 21, 2021

    I order shoes with a promo and they sent me wrong size. I want to exchange for the other my correct size. That's not an option. I offered to purchase the correct size with the 200$ and I was refused and told that not an option. But I'm like unsent me the wrong size. Blah blah. Jeannie very rude and doesn't want to help. I guess they will ultimately lose the $700 because lack of laziness in helping me. And secondly I tried ordering a wallet online and didn't offer gift wrapping or expedited shipping so I called and jeannie from tampa couldn't help.

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    Reviewed Dec. 15, 2021

    I am very upset with my experience working with Sharon ** at Chanel. I bought a bag through her and it is only 3 months old and is fraying all over. A $4,000.00 bag should not be fraying only used a handful of times and only 3 months old. I reached out to Sharon and she is very dismissive towards me, rude, and pretty much said there’s nothing she can do to help me. She is all about making a sale and isn’t there for you when you need a repair. I will not work with her again or buy a bag from this Chanel again. As a client who spends a lot at Chanel I am very, very disappointed.

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    Reviewed Dec. 15, 2021

    I made a purchase on Black Friday and at the time of checkout I applied the promo code where I'm suppose to get a $75 gift card with my purchase. Unfortunately, I never received the gift card when my package came and so I called customer service twice and they basically said the code was never applied. I'm 100% sure I applied it because I saw it in the cart at the time of checkout and I purposely bought two pairs of pants because of the promo! Anyway, my point is even if there is a glitch in their system, I'm still suppose to be eligible for the promo and they should send one out...but I was denied. Twice on the phone, they said they messaged to higher up...never heard back. I decided to chat them online...they closed the box...SO RUDE. WILL NEVER SHOP THERE AGAIN.

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    Reviewed Dec. 8, 2021

    Do not order from Saks website. Just order from the designer website directly. Will lie about your order being in 'backroom" for pickup then cancel order last minute. Save yourself the burden and just go to the designer website. You will end up waiting a week for an order just for it to be canceled.

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    Reviewed Dec. 4, 2021

    I bought a pair of shoes from Saks Fifth Avenue over a week ago. However, the seller never shipped my package. I asked customer service for a refund but they refused my request. Now I lost my money and did not get anything from this shop. This is the worst shopping experience ever!!!

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    Reviewed Dec. 3, 2021

    I ordered a blouse online, returned it same day I received it. They received the return but didn't issue a refund. I contacted customer service with difficulty, they dropped calls. Finally, they promised to issue a refund on a certain date but they still hadn't. So they basically stole my money.

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    Reviewed Nov. 18, 2021

    Ordered Amouage fragrance from website #saksfifthavenue using a 20% off promo. Upon unwrapping all the layers this is what was inside. For a nanosecond I thought I was like the boy in Willy Wonka who won the golden ticket. Then I realized that a very sophisticated theft had occurred, likely an inside job, and the coins were placed to approximate the weight of the perfume bottle. Customer service at Saks offered a refund, after keeping me on hold for close to an hour. However, they refused to honor the original discount should I buy the product again, which was now sold out anyway.

    I have shopped at Saks for years and have purchased many fragrances from them. For a store with the reputation of Saks Fifth Avenue, I find their customer service sorely lacking. At work I'm on the "Patient Experience Committee". Perhaps Saks should pay more attention to their clientele if they want to retain them. Many other shopping options exist. Shame on you Saks!.

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    Reviewed Nov. 10, 2021

    Do not. I repeat do not buy anything online. They are a huge sham. Their customer service is a bigger sham. Absolute sham. My friend gave me a gift card for my birthday, I went to use it. The website prompts you to enter a credit card when using a gift card and does not allow you to move forward with the purchase unless you’ve done so, they state, just in case the amount is greater than the amount on the gift card. Mine was not. It charged my credit card anyway. No joke.

    Hours upon hours later spent on the phone, and they kept tricking me and ducking and dodging to avoid refunding my credit card. I called them to give them the gift card, take it, take all of it, they refused. They’re refusing to work with the credit card company after I refuted the charge. All in all Saks is a scam and a fraud. DO NOT WASTE YOUR TIME trying to reach customer service or a supervisor because you will be waiting and waiting for hours, probably just to keep you on hold long enough to where you’ll want to hang up. Absolutely abhorrent. An abhorrent business.

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    Reviewed Oct. 29, 2021

    I'm extremely disappointed with the experience at Saks Fifth Ave Chanel boutique at Boca Town Center Mall, I bought a $8300 bag from them and they packed a damaged piece which was on their display, when I noticed I tried to return it but they refused to do it. It was my 20th anniversary & birthday gift from my husband but it's just a disappointment, they have ruined my birthday & anniversary. I was waiting for this bag for so long and paid so much money for disappointment. I will never shop from saks fifth or Chanel again.

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    Reviewed Oct. 26, 2021

    Their website posted a discount of 20% off. I placed an $800 order and they removed the discount right as I ordered and refused to honor it. I tried emailing their Customer Service and the email BOUNCED as undeliverable. I called twice and spoke to their call center in South Africa and they said they would fix it and I got an email saying they would not fix it. Run Away.

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    Reviewed Sept. 30, 2021

    On 9/26 I purchased a handbag online & was given complimentary shipping which was appreciated. My package was out for delivery 9/29, then I received email from FedEx saying it can not be delivered due to incorrect street number. I called FedEx & was told to call Saks. I called Saks & the rep told me to call FedEx. I told rep & asked him to call FedEx. I was on hold while he was trying to contact FedEx then he said he was unable to get hold of anybody.

    So now I have to redirect my package to a holding location which is an inconvenience for me bec. the nearest location is far from my house. I will have to go pick it up myself. Then I remember years ago this is the same company where I ordered some items that was said “ delivered” but never was. It took at least 2 months to get a refund. I should have known but I learned my lesson this time. I will never do business with them again.

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    Reviewed Aug. 31, 2021

    Went shopping online for a suit, had a question about size and decided to try customer service (which these days aren't very good in many places). They were great, bought a few items and the site was easy to navigate, was able to return a shirt without a hassle (unlike some other stores) and they had excellent customer service. A+.

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    Reviewed Aug. 29, 2021

    I ordered the Ella Tote and FedEx claimed that they delivered my package. However, they did not. Saks refuse to refund me because it shows delivered, no signature required. Do not order online from this store. This was my first and last time. I now have to call Chase to get a refund.

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    Reviewed Aug. 16, 2021

    I bought a Versace t-shirts from them Which never delivered from my house. I have camera in front of my door. This day I received package from Neiman Marcus In from Bloomingdale's But not my Versace t-shirts from Saks. I call customer service. OMG those people are the worst. The guy even dare to ask me to send them proof of where I was when the package was delivered. I was so offended that a company can treat people that spend money on the ** like that. My advice to you buy your products somewhere else. I promise you will be a lot more at peace.

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    Reviewed July 9, 2021

    Back in March I call over the phone to place a order for a purchase for over $700, asked that a signature be required so I know my package is placed in my hand. I even overnight shipped which was an extra $75. FedEx forged my name and left package on my porch which got stolen. Saks and Fed ex went back and forth about who’s going to pay me. Then Saks told me they’ll give my money back if I file a claim with fed ex. They’ll refund, told me I’ll get my money in 2 weeks. No money ever showed so I called then they tell me under review. Waited 3 weeks told me they can’t, then Manager Engrid or Ingrid tells me to do a police report and I will receive my money, 2 weeks since no money. I called 7/8/21 and the worker said Engrid put in the notes to decline my claim but she’s the one who keeps telling what to do to get my money. It’s now July and this took place in March. I need my money back. Worst company ever.

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    Reviewed July 1, 2021

    WOW. Where do I even start? I did not expect this kind of horrible service from this company but I will NEVER purchase anything from here again. On June 26th, I texted a sales associate to place an order for designer heels. Upon charging my debit card for $1040.26, the SA claimed that the order could not be processed and asked me to check to see if my bank flagged the charge as fraudulent activity (which in fact, I now believe it is). I double checked and the money had been taken from my bank account. In fact, I even called my bank and confirmed that the transaction was not a pending charge and they even provided a transaction ID #.

    The day after (Sunday), I called and spoke to the SA, who explained that there was a glitch in the system with charging the card, but because she did not receive an order number, she could not process the order for me. She claimed that the money should be reversed back to the account in 24-48 hours and that "sorry but there is nothing she could do." She repeatedly mentioned not being able to do anything and claimed her manager could not do anything either. Not even offering any empathy or a gift card of some sort to keep the customer happy. How is this kind of customer service acceptable? To add on, I called the SA numerous times on Monday and Tuesday, and she is yet to respond to my calls and texts. Another red flag.

    After being ignored by the SA, on Tuesday, I received a call from a gentleman named Brian (one of the managers) who said he has contacted corporate and received information that I will be refunded by end of day Wednesday. He also heard my frustration and ensured he will do everything to help me get my money back. He provided his cell phone number and told me to reach him if I do not receive a refund. He also informed me to escalate the issue to corporate with the phone number 800-238-3089 but that number is unreachable as well. Another red flag.

    After not seeing the money back in my account, I reached out to Brian on Wednesday (4 days after the initial charge) around 2-3 pm in the afternoon when he informed me that he will follow up with corporate and get a status update on my refund. Brian did not call me back and in fact he is now unreachable as well. His phone is off and my texts to him are undeliverable. THIRD red flag.

    On Wednesday at 6 pm, I received a voicemail from a woman named Camille, who provided NO information on my issue, except that she "is leaving the office for the day, will not be in on Thursday or Friday and will return on Saturday and will try to call me again on Saturday to speak to me about my issue." How is it acceptable to have a customer wait in the dark for 2 EXTRA days to receive information on where her money is? One thousand and forty dollars that was taken from a customer FIVE DAYS ago? Money that should have NEVER been taken from the account is now lost in the dark with your sales associates not providing any information or any resolution whatsoever. That is all I am left with now.

    How is this kind of service and fraudulent activity acceptable? How is it okay for your company to take a customer's money and provide NO resolution, no customer service and continuously make the customer wait and chase after what is rightfully theirs? The $1040.26 should have NEVER been taken from my account in the first place. If there was a glitch in the system, the money should have been refunded back right away. I have no fault in any of this besides trusting your company to process the order for me. Saks Fifth Avenue has taken $1040.26 from me and is YET to provide the money back to me.

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    Reviewed June 29, 2021

    Experienced the worst customer service this month that I've encountered - anywhere. Item arrived, as described, but the price tag on the garment was $20 less than what I paid. Normally, this is something Saks has happily fixed in the past. BUT, because the experience was so different, I decided to research if the company had been bought. Worse - Saks Fifth Avenue spun off its entire etail (the whole of the website) to a holding company. They've certainly outsourced the site's call center. It was clearly overseas - this was new. I could hear dogs barking in the background and was put on hold several times over three calls - two of which "dropped" and I was disconnected.

    The supervisor who I eventually got to - an escalation associates repeatedly told me was not available - immediately resolved the problem and issued a credit for the price discrepancy - after I sent her photos - a process that took several, frustrating tries. I receive a $50 credit with my Amex twice a year and will only shop there for the $100/year I am credited. I'm not even sure I want to shop their brick and mortar anymore. With so many options, why would I shop here? How would they handle a worse problem than this? And why and where are they selling/sourcing items at a lower price? It's dishonesty served with a heaping side dish of "customer" service.

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    Reviewed June 28, 2021

    I purchased a perfume online on 3.19.2021. The order was apparently delivered and I never received it. The company will not credit/refund/or send a replacement. They will not do anything if you do not receive your order. They will simply rob you. All the representatives do not know what they are doing! Worst of worst!

    Will not spend a single penny in this store ever again.

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    Reviewed June 10, 2021

    I purchased a pair of Ferragamo shoes from Saks, which did not have clear information on the size of the width (strangely they have different widths for the size). I am a small person and have always wore the narrowest shoes if there are options so ordered a size plus just to be safe. However, when they came, they were way too small and narrow and would not fit when I tried them on. When I took them to Saks store and also called customer service, they refuse to let me return or give me any kind of coupon or form of consolation. Very money-oriented company and treats customers terribly. Do Not waste your money by giving business to this company!!!

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    Reviewed June 7, 2021

    I returned an item at Saks Fifth Avenue online. They are not refunding me. They are just giving me rhetoric and run around. That it’s my bank. I just want my money. DONT SHOP HERE! I’m reporting them to the Better Business Bureau.

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    Reviewed May 19, 2021

    No longer exclusive - seriously overpriced. Too much cheaply made labels on sale. Staff lazy and not helpful. Dressing rooms dirty with many pins on floor. Not the store of my shopping from over 50 years! Macy and Bloomingdales are better staffed but also too much “stuff”. - Hard to move about store due to crowded spaces.

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    Reviewed May 17, 2021

    Purchased a high end handbag on May 9th and that was the only time I received an email from them. Fast forward to Saturday May 15th with no communication from them regarding that purchase so I decided to call the store. I spoke to a rep and was given the most outstanding lip service I’ve ever received! We went round and round and I was told something about system upgrades etc., and Nothing was resolved at all! I had also emailed them the day before this and was given a case # and was told I would hear back from someone but that day never came.

    Today is May 17th and just thinking about all this from a supposedly reputable store/company? was making me madder by the minute so I decided to do a chat. I was basically told the same mumbo jumbo (they sent me the systems upgrade form info and when I asked what was really going on I got nowhere?) What is going on here? I cancelled my order because they could give me No info about it or when it would ship. Has this store been hijacked? because this is crazy. I will Never shop here again - I’m just thankful I escaped with my money.

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    Reviewed May 14, 2021

    Terrible!!! I returned an item 2 months ago and am still not reimbursed for it. I called them 8 times and every time I get a different answer but never a resolution. They just keep on postponing and few times they hanged up on me! I can't believe that this happens with Saks! I just want my money back!

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    Reviewed May 7, 2021

    Still waiting for an order placed in March. I have contacted customer service multiple times and am regularly told the delivery will go out “next week”. It’s like dealing with a fly by night Chinese company. Sad to see Saks resort to such horrid behavior. This will be my last purchase. If it weren’t for the fact I was paying partially with gift cards I’d just cancel. Walmart provided a better customer experience. Use a more reliable vendor.

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    Reviewed May 4, 2021

    The store is set up with little vignettes featuring different styles and what to wear and how to wear it. Salespersons are extremely knowledgeable and friendly. Always eager to help! Their perfumery and makeup sections are amazing and their staff is knowledgeable about the latest trends. A fantastic shopping experience.

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    Reviewed April 24, 2021

    I ordered a free people outfit for $67. The day my order arrived the price was reduced to $41.66. I started a chat online and was told I would be issued a price adjustment for $25.54. After weeks of chats (I have screenshots of these discussions) and many phone calls I was never issued the price adjustment. I filed a complaint with the BBB and within a week was issued a credit of $18.82. Not the correct amount but I was tired of dealing with them. I will NEVER buy from Saks again. I'll give my business to other reputable high end stores. Pathetic!

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    Reviewed April 21, 2021

    First I would like to tell all consumers to remove any credits you have on Saks and any other companies account. DO NOT SAVE THEM. Saks debit my account for $106 on a pre-order account once the order was shipped. I got the item. Done. Then two weeks later took out another $106 for the same purchase. Customer Service was useless. I spoke to at least five people who all transferred to unknown department. Unaware of their process, I held on and on and on. Music playing in the ground and stuff. I hung and call again. Same thing. Finally I got a guy who promise he will connect me to the correct department and would not just transfer me. It took me over 3 hrs to finally speak to someone. I believe she was in verification department. I stayed calm and I know she wasn’t the problem and explained my situation. She was a great listener. She explained Saks' system is having a glitch and taking money from customers.

    She looked at my account and could see additional monies removed for the same order. Of course she apologized but I feel this is so legal for this company to do for unexpected consumers especially who don’t monitor their credit cards as I do. They could have simple put out a statement to all their customers of this problem. The problem with me card is I have pending bills that must be paid and I don’t have enough funds now to pay them which mean will be denial and create non-sufficient funds and late fees from my companies. Saks this is completely wrong. As I stated, delete any credit cards on your account. DO NOT SAVE.

    I will contact the BBB and put this on every social media I can. I’m told it will take up to 14 days to get any refund. They will no longer have my service. I am sure they could care less they lost my service.

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    Reviewed March 21, 2021

    I made an online order. The order was apparently delivered and I never received it. The company will not credit/refund/or send a replacement. Pretty despicable for a company that sells “high end” product. Don’t ever order online from this company. They will not do anything if you do not receive your order. PayPal couldn’t help me either.

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    Reviewed March 9, 2021

    My boyfriend recently got a credit card which gives a $50 incentive for Saks Fifth every 6 months. We had never shopped at Saks Fifth but decided to give it a try since we had the credit. He ordered a set of whiskey glasses in early-mid November as a Christmas gift. Originally it said that they would arrive early December. They never arrived so he emailed customer service for an update. After waiting several days with no response, he called customer service. They assured him that it would arrive by Christmas. The item had not even been shipped by December 23 so we called customer service again. We were on hold and kept getting bounced around for over an hour. Then they hung up the phone.

    I called back and waited on hold again. I got in touch with a representative and specifically asked not to be put on hold (I had been on hold for close to two hours at this point). She assured me that she would not put me on hold and then promptly put me on hold anyways. The item still had not even been shipped, despite prior assurances that it would have arrived by this time. Normally if a company makes this many mistakes they will compensate you for your time and trouble by offering discounts or gift cards. Not only could they not do that, they said that we could not even cancel our order (it hadn't even shipped yet!). So we were stuck having to pay for a Christmas gift that was not getting there in time for Christmas and then on top of that we had to scramble to find a different gift on Christmas Eve.

    The only thing that they offered was to provide a small gift card amount that could only be used in person to buy this alternative gift. However, the closest Saks was over three hours away one way. I had to explain multiple times that I was not going to drive 6 hours round trip on Christmas Eve just to get a gift in person from Saks. I ended up giving up for the time being. We paid for glasses that arrived in late January or early February, did not get any sort of compensation, and had to buy a Target gift on Christmas Eve. On top of all of that my boyfriends credit card was not charged until the item shipped, at which point his first credit card benefit was no longer applicable. So we didn't even get the $50 discount that made us place the order to begin with.

    After this whole ordeal my boyfriend called customer service again to complain about the terrible service. We would have had to pay for shipping if we wanted to return these glasses (they should have just let us cancel the order before shipping) or go in person (no stores anywhere remotely near us). We also wasted so much time already trying to contact customer service and we then didn't get the credit card discount because of how long they took to charge the card. Finally they offered him a 20% discount and a $100 gift card. They only ended up sending him a $50 gift card. Whatever, it was not worth the trouble of calling again to complain.

    However, now we were stuck AGAIN with a $50 gift card. I thought it wasn't worth it to even try using it considering all that we had already been through. However, my boyfriend wanted to use it so on January 24 he placed an order for Dr Martens boots. Originally it said that estimated arrival was mid February. Then we got an update that estimated arrival was March 8. Now it is March 9 and the boots have not even been shipped out. I called customer service and they said that they had not even received the item in order to ship it out. It has been over 6 weeks since we placed the order. This company should obviously not sell items that they do not have and do not know when they will get.

    Since placing the order, we decided to move out of state. Of course we assumed that the item would arrive well before our move. Obviously that is not the case. Customer service said that they cannot change the shipping address (even though again it hasn't been shipped yet) and that I should call and cancel the order if it still hasn't shipped out by next week. They assured me that they could cancel the order as long as it hasn't shipped yet despite the fact that in December they said they could not cancel our other order before it was shipped. I am highly skeptical but I will try to cancel next week if it hasn't already shipped. I think that there is a high probability that they will contradict themselves and tell me that they can't cancel, refund, or change the shipping address and that we will just be out of over $100.

    I will say that I don't blame the individual customer service representatives. The one that I spoke to today was very nice, even if they couldn't really help me. I think that they are just working for a failing company that is very unorganized. All of this gives me the feeling that I will be seeing a news story about Saks Fifth Avenue going out of business soon.

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    Reviewed March 8, 2021

    Not fair. Bad experience. Before I decide to order I saw the product in pink. So I made an order and paid. But after I pay The product on the website turns to red!. And when the product arrived, it was red.

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    Reviewed March 2, 2021

    I was presented with new Gucci loafers in a different color. I opened it up and they had creases on the top, which is an indication that someone has tried these on and have stretched them out. Also, they were missing the silk cloth bags that it comes with. These were so creased on both slippers that it was hard to overlook, and honestly, who wants to spend $800+ on shoes and receive worn ones? It is not a good feeling. My previous loafers (bought directly from Gucci) had no creases on the leather and came w/ the aforementioned cloth bags. These were literally just thrown in a brown box with one layer of bubble wrap. The case was banged up and had all these stickers/writings on them... Obviously, used.

    This is where all my troubles began. I called customer service, the man kept telling me he couldn't hear me, and long story short, I had to send him an email with the images of the worn shoes. They need to "investigate" and will process my refund in 10-15 days after receiving the items. This means that it will take more than 3 weeks to fully receive my money back, AND they want me to re-purchase from them. Also, you need to pay $9 something for the shipping fee when they sent used products to the customer? They said they would send a gift card of $100 to apologize. Guess what?! NEVER APPEARED EITHER.

    I'm so frustrated and annoyed because I'm on the phone waiting to speak to their supervisor because the woman could not understand what I was trying to say. This is my 4th call to Saks already. For a high end department store, they literally work like 99 cent store. DO NOT purchase from Saks. It will save you 2-3 weeks of stress.

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    Reviewed Feb. 28, 2021

    Do not order from Saks online or buy in store to retrieve through the mail .... I ordered a YSL purse for my wife and when it arrived I immediately knew it was fake .... has a funny glue smell, the dust bag was dirty ... and the card of authenticity had been ripped .... When I scanned the label on the box it went back to some boutique store in NY ... However I live in Sacramento... Tags were a different price than it was supposed to be....

    After talking with a Saks rep it was sent back the very moment It came ... then when they received it ... they say they cannot refund my money because the purse is inauthentic.... Duh!!! That’s why it was sent back in the first place .... but they are now accusing me of fraud .... so I do some calling around ... Saks uses a call center in India so you never talk to anyone who can make any decisions.... so I call saks distribution center in Pennsylvania where it came from ... It’s closed down ... then I call saks loss prevention in San Francisco....

    I then find out that the package didn’t come from a saks warehouse.... so saks is using a 3rd party vendor to send out luxury goods ... and that means they aren’t even verifying the authenticity of any of its products ... It is now almost 3 months that I have been going back and forth with saks and my credit company for 1,100$.... This is my first time using saks ... Typically I travel out of the country on vacation and purchase my luxury goods ... but due to COVID I cannot travel to Europe at this time .... I have learned my lesson ....so learn from me ....DO NOT BUY ANYTHING FROM SAKS ONLINE STORE ....

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    Reviewed Feb. 27, 2021

    Purchased an item which required a signature upon delivery. I received an email stating packaged was delivered which baffled me because carrier never rang bell nor did I sign for any package. This ordeal occurred on Jan 13, 2021. I contacted customer service informing them I never received any package. The rep said "you signed for the package". I tried over and over again explaining I didn’t sign for anything. I went to the extent of waiting for the FedEx driver to inquire about the package.

    The driver informed me that he left the package and signed my name. I was furious with the driver but he informed due to the new covid 19 rules the carrier is permitted to sign name and leave package. I’ve dealt with 13 customer service reps. I even submitted FedEx policy in regards to delivery due to covid. Again, on Feb 25th I saw the carrier. This time I asked if he would let me video him making a statement about the package and him signing my name. He agreed and I submitted that as well. I still haven’t heard from Saks!! I will never ever purchase anything from this company!!

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    Reviewed Feb. 23, 2021

    Stay away from purchasing anything online through Saks!! My boyfriend ordered a purse for me recently off the Saks Off Fifth website, paid for it, paid for the shipping and the customs (we're in Toronto, Canada). Firstly, it took very long for the purse to get here, and once it got here, it was the WRONG item!! When I tried to call them, I kept getting placed on hold, they would not put me through to a manager as apparently there was only one manager on duty and the wait time was even longer and I spent a total of 2.5 hours on the phone with no favourable outcome for me. They were NOT able to ship me out the correct item and claimed that all they could do for me is offer a refund, but I'd have to pay for both customs and shipping myself again!! How absurd it that?! The charges ended up being over $50 for an item that was $250, just to return it! I'm left with no replacement, and a $50 out of pocket fee with nothing to show for it.

    This was my first experience ordering off of their website, and it will surely be my last! I've shopped at both Saks and Saks Off Fifth many times, but after the hassle they put me through, I have no motivation to even go back to their stores! Why support a company that clearly does not care for their customers?! The more I talk about this experience with friends and people on social media, I find similar experience, so do yourself a favour, and simply stay away from Saks online purchases!!

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    Reviewed Feb. 12, 2021

    WARNING. Terribly run business, horrible customer service. Purchase your clothing and accessory from another department store, not Saks Fifth Avenue. Saks Fifth Avenue has forever lost my future business. Can never reach a live customer representative in any department. No one in the store, in multiple different departments, picks up the phone. Customer service 800 number is outside of the store and appears to be outsourced to the Philippines and repeatedly transfers you to a line inside the store that no one answers - just rings & rings & rings. Customer service never comes back on the line you’re your transferred call is not connected.

    Purchased 3 suits and had them altered by Saks' tailor. Sales representative represented to me he would call me when the suit alterations were completed and ready for pick-up. I never received a call from my sales representative. Went to pick up suits and it was obvious to both me and Saks’ tailor the pant legs in all 3 suits were altered several inches too short. Pants were supposed to be redone by Saks' tailor. Suits were supposed to be Fed Ex'd to me. I never received suits via Fed Ex on the date promised by Saks representative.

    I had to make voluminous calls to Saks to find out where my suits were. I eventually was told by a Saks representative that my suits were "misplaced." Suits were eventually found and Fed Ex'd to me, however, when received pant legs on one suit still 2 inches too short, and another suit pant legs on one leg was 3/4" inch longer than the other. Had to pay another tailor to alter pant legs to suits. Saks now refuses to refund my alteration charges even though it was Saks’ error, twice, and I had to pay another tailor to correct Saks’ tailoring errors. This is fraud by Saks Fifth Avenue - pay Saks for services you never received! Take your clothing and accessory business elsewhere!

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    Reviewed Feb. 8, 2021

    I placed 3 orders with a discount code on Thursday, had two of them confirmed, and one subsequently cancelled due to claiming the item is out of stock. I checked online and my item was NOT out of stock. I called customer service the next morning to find out why 2/3 of my orders were cancelled and they said there were no notes in the system so they would have someone reach out to me within 24-48 hours to clarify. She did confirm that 1/3 of my order was successfully confirmed, being processed at the warehouse, and will be dispatched for shipping shortly. I was upset that 2/3 of my orders had cancelled but at least I was promised that someone would reach out to me and that 1/3 of my orders were on its way soon.

    Later in the day on Friday, I noticed my credit card was refunded for all 3 payments so I called in to customer service again. This time the rep said all 3 of my orders were cancelled without reason. I asked her to pull the record of my earlier conversation with the other rep and she said she would be able to provide a 15% discount on my next order to make up for the false information I was provided. However, my discount that was applied to my orders (before they were cancelled) were of much greater value than that and they were not valid for use again since they had expired by then. She said there was nothing else she could do but she could have a supervisor reach out to me within 24-48 hours.... Sounds familiar right? This time I knew to ask for a case number and email confirmation that someone will indeed contact me. It has now been over 2.5 days and I have not heard a single word.

    This is extremely disappointing as I have no reason to believe they are taking my case seriously and are not dodging my issue. Saks carries some great products, but given they are sold on nearly every competitor site and Saks very much so lacks in the customer service department, I am extremely unsure of ever recommending them to anyone unless someone from Saks can contact me to resolve this matter.

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    Reviewed Feb. 6, 2021

    I ordered glass bowl that came damaged. Called customer service, sent pictures to support, was told I am going to receive refund within 2 weeks. The person confirmed the pictures received and confirmed the damage. After 1 month still no refund. Called customer service 6 times already and no help.

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    Reviewed Jan. 25, 2021

    I placed order number ** which included a blazer and a pair of shoes. Subsequently, I received two emails to cancel the items on the basis that the items are not available. I checked online and I found that the shoes in the size I ordered was not available, however, I was surprised to see that the blazer was available in my size.

    My experience with customer care was surprising for a reputable organization such as Saks. I called the customer care center 6 times. Two times on 19 Jan and 4 times on 20 Jan. On 19 Jan I waited one time for over 2 hours and no one answered. On 20 January I called 4 times. Three times it was disconnected while I was waiting and on the fourth time, I finally spoke with an agent. I explained to her the situation she asked me to hold the line while she checks. I waited for 20 to 30 minutes and then the line was disconnected again.

    On 19 Jan at night, I tried the chat option and I had a message that it was not available. The next day I tried again and the agent could not explain what happened. She told me that the item was not available in size I ordered. I explained to her that it is but the price reflected became 375 USD instead of 300 USD when I purchased it. I also sent an email to Saks service when I received the cancellation email and I received no response.

    I feel like my order was canceled to have me buy the item at a higher price after I had a confirmed and paid order. I hope this is not the case as this indicates an issue of trust. I then filed a formal complaint on the website on 20 Jan, Case Number: ** and until this date, no response is received. I found this to be a very unprofessional way to handle customers especially after spending an hour to select my items.

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    Reviewed Jan. 25, 2021

    I purchased a gift for a family member back on January 4th and had 2 day shipping through shop. I never received the item. I have been in contact with customer service every week for the past 4 weeks. The customer service Dept is based out of Africa and every time I call they tell me the same story it’s being processed. My 807.00 is being processed and they lie every day and tell me it’s been approved and then they hang up on you.. So here we are today same story. No refund but it’s been approved or processed

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    Reviewed Jan. 25, 2021

    I ordered women’s sneakers October 26th, 2020. I received them within a few days. The day they were received, I tried them on, and they were too large so I repacked and returned same day. A month later, Saks stated that the package was currently lost, but would still issue a refund, due to the circumstance showing usps shoes still in transit somewhere. I received a gift certificate on December 15th.

    I called to explain that I didn’t request a gift certificate. They apologized, and stated that since the shoes were found/returned that they will issue a credit and cancel the gift card. Two weeks later I called to inquire why I had still not received a refund. They stated that since it is PayPal, they do not have access to process a direct refund as they do not have the account information. A manger was requested. She then stated that she can process a refund direct to my PayPal account, and to allow 14 business days. Today is January 25th, 2021. They now have to call PayPal to ask why the refund hasn’t gone through. I’m at a complete loss. I ordered the shoes October 26th, 3 months later still waiting for a refund... Buyers beware of ordering from them on-line.

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    Reviewed Jan. 23, 2021

    Bought a Staub cocotte online for the holidays. They sent a BROKEN Staub cocotte and still no refund after a month. Said the refund was issued and initially asked me to wait 10 business days. 15 business days and many phone calls/online chats later, they still told me to wait "2 business days" and even suggested that I go to my bank. What a ridiculous experience! Do yourself a favor and don't shop with them, online or offline.

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    Reviewed Jan. 23, 2021

    I placed an order with several items and 2 were missing, but I got 10 sets of toddler pants that I didn’t order. I called to get a shipping label to return said items and report missing items. I shipped pants back to them but after calling their customer service dept. on several occasions, they never refunded my money for missing items. Total was about 70.00, this happened in August 2020 and I recently received letter in January 2021 stating they did research and would not be refunding my money.

    Their proof was that package was delivered. Yes, package was delivered, you sent me the wrong items which I returned to your company and I never received my refund. Also, their customer service department is atrocious, they would hang up on me several occasions. I don’t know if there was a bad connection because it appeared they were not in the states. I probably spent 3 to 4 hours of my life contacting them during this whole process, which got me nowhere.

    I will not be buying from Saks or Saks off and will cancel my credit card from them. Also today I received a return back. I purchased a cashmere sweater which I found too itchy and returned it. Guess what - they returned it back to me and refused to credit my money back. I returned it within their grace period and it was not a final sale item so that’s why today I am writing them off into never never land. Come on man you’re not the only game in town. I predict they’ll be going out of business after reading that I’m not alone in this dilemma.

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    Reviewed Jan. 23, 2021

    I purchased a Moncler Agay jacket from SAKS online application on Dec 21, 2020 for $1219. The order was listed as processing and payment was taken from me via 5 SAKS gift cards and also a small charge applied to my VISA credit card for the balance. The order was never delivered to me over the next 2 weeks and no email update was provided. The SAKS app listed the item as processing for 2 weeks but never to delivery phase. I opted to call Customer Service (CS) in early January and inquire what happened. They said that they were terribly sorry but the order was cancelled shortly after I placed it and they were sorry for the inconvenience. They never mentioned why they failed to send me an email.

    I have experienced canceled orders by SAKS in the past but they always contact me within 24 hours usually by email and offer some type of discount on next purchase. I called CS representatives over the course of the next 2 weeks (Jan 7-Jan 22) asking how I would get my money (total $1219) returned. I was told that the gift cards were pre-authorizations only and that money would be returned but would take 4-5 business days. A full 14 days later, no money was returned to my SAKS gift cards and credit card used for the canceled order. One supervisor from South Africa named Christian ** falsely stated that the amounts were refunded to the cards and could be used. He offered me his email address and told me to email him in case that I could not use the gift cards.

    I tried again to use the gift cards on a SAKS purchase on 1/21/21 but realized that the cards did not have their balances restored (they had $0) balances indicating that SAKS STILL DID NOT REVERSE THE PREAUTHORIZATION and refund me my money. I emailed Christian (Escalation Supervisor) to see if he could help me as he offered me his email. He never emailed me back. I tried calling SAKS yet again on 1/22/21 to reach a CS rep named Phumele (I had her as my CS on 1/8/22 as well!!) who tried for 2 hours to get a Supervisor on phone with me to try and reverse the balances on the gift cards and refund me the money.

    A woman named AMY (escalation supervisor) came on the line and again apologized. She put me on hold for another 20 minutes and then clicked me off the line and was gone. She never called me back although she had my number. Bottom line- $1219 stolen by SAKS and not returned despite their own fault in taking my order and then spontaneously cancelling it without refunding money, Total time spent on the phone with SAKS trying to get my money returned was 4 hours this evening. The total number of calls I have made to try and get resolution of this matter is 14 and the duration of time spent actually on the phone with SAKS is nothing short of 14-16 hours in the last 3 weeks. This would also include being put on hold for 25-50 minutes at a time waiting for CS reps to check on my gift cards or contact a Supervisor or waiting for a supervisor to answer.

    The customer service at SAKS is truly a gigantic disaster. At this point, fraud has been committed against me and a total of $1219 was taken from me and not returned. I contacted the BBB to help me definitively resolve this matter. Please DO NOT SHOP AT SAKS!!!! It will honestly suck up your life and time and then they will not return your money. TRY NORDSTROM or Neiman Marcus for superior service!!

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    Reviewed Jan. 7, 2021

    I've never seen a store be so unorganized. The communication in the management department is terrible. Courtney one of the managers there is a horrible role model to be in the position that she's in. She has no idea what she is doing and she lacks basic common sense when it comes to handling problems that occur. She lacks the ability to have understanding of customer care and has no regard for the problems her stores causes for customers. I seriously have never seen a more inexperienced and cold closed minded person in a Management Position. Whom has made shopping there the worst shopping experience of my life..

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    Reviewed Dec. 29, 2020

    I purchased 5 items from Saks Off 5th sent in one box. One of the items was missing. I called Saks Off 5th immediately and 10 days later they are refusing to send the item or issue a refund. I went on their Facebook Page and found out that they are doing this to hundreds of people. Don’t buy from Saks Off 5th online, you will not get all of your items or your money back. They are also not returning individuals money when they make a return either. I think they have turned into a SCAM company and I have reported them to the authorities.

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    Reviewed Dec. 29, 2020

    I once waited at 2:00 AM in a Jack in the Box drive-through for nearly an hour before an employee walked out and told all the drivers to back out and leave because there was a drunken homeless man being belligerent at the service window. That was a vastly superior customer service experience than my first and only time shopping with Saks Fifth Avenue. I sincerely wish that was hyperbole.

    Literally the only reason I ever considered buying something from them was that my recently opened credit card offered a promotional credit with them. I figured I may as well use it around the holidays. Additionally, they had a Black Friday promotion where if you spent $150, you would receive a $75 gift card. Keep in mind, I've been burned by these kinds of promotions before where the promotional gift is only valid for a short window during a non-sale period, so I know to read the fine print and adjust my expectations accordingly, but this particular promotion said absolutely nothing about any expiration date.

    The first major issue I encountered was due to having separate shipping and billing information. I don't know why this is a red flag to Saks Fifth Avenue. Literally every online retailer allows this as a standard option. They basically have to in order to accommodate a non-negligible portion of sales, because people order gifts for remote family, have things sent to vacation homes, or share credit cards and other billing information. In my case, my wife and I were visiting family out of state, so I had the order shipped to my father's house where we were staying. I also had an active ShopRunner membership, so I was supposed to receive 2-day shipping. We had about a week left at this location after ordering, so I figured the risk of not receiving it on time was extremely minimal. I would normally just have it sent to our home, but we were planning a long road trip back, so it would have been left outside during Winter for several days.

    Well, Saks Fifth Avenue must never receive gift orders or something, because they called, not me, the person paying for the order, which would at least make some degree of sense, but my father's phone number, which I only provided out of habit as part of the shipping information. Why would they ever contact the recipient? It's not like they're shipping dangerous contraband. What if I was ordering a surprise gift? It makes absolutely no sense. Anyway, my father was gracious enough to actually answer the call while at work, and he said he thought the shipping information was correct, but they should call me to make sure since it was my order.

    They then tried to call me, but I didn't find out until later that night when my father came home from work that they had called to confirm the shipping address. So I called back the next morning, explained the whole thing to a female representative with a heavy accent, and she said she wasn't aware of any issue and the order seemed ready to ship. Later that day, I received a call, and I recognized the same female representative with the heavy accent. She said she needed to confirm the shipping address because it didn't match the billing address. I of course confirmed, reminded her that I already called earlier to resolve this issue, and that they should go ahead and finish processing the order quickly so it could arrive in time before our departure.

    Late the next day, I received yet another call, again from the same female with the heavy accent, asking to confirm the exact same information. I confirmed, and asked if at that point, I could go ahead and change the shipping information to our home address. I figured if it arrived too early, we could call and have a friend pick it up for us to protect it from the elements while we were returning home. However, the representative said she could not change the shipping address (Why the need to confirm it then? What if I said it was incorrect?) as it was already sent to ShopRunner, and I would need to contact them or the shipping company to have the destination changed.

    That brings me to my second issue, which is that it then took them another 2 days after that final confirmation call to finish processing, after which shipping took at least another 2 days, and by that time, we were already gone. I told my father he could simply keep the items for himself as a gift since we didn't really need them ourselves, but he insisted on sending them to us at his cost. My wife still wanted to try changing the shipping address while we were on the road, so she called 5 more times. Take a wild guess who answered every one of my wife's calls? Yes, that's right, the same woman with the heavy accent. I wasn't the one on the phone since I was driving, but I recognized the voice through what I could hear from the phone speaker.

    I don't know if they just have extremely few representatives, or if they somehow assign a single person to answer specific phone numbers, but don't expect to receive any better or different help on subsequent calls, because we kept getting the same person over and over again. The weird thing is she consistently had a hard time understanding our situation every time we repeated it. We kept clarifying what I basically outlined above, and she kept thinking it was my father who ordered the items for us. Anyway, she kept repeatedly telling my wife that the only way they could change the shipping address was to wait for items to ship out, and then contact the shipping company to redirect them to a new destination. This is extremely counter-intuitive and not at all how most online retailers work, but okay, whatever.

    It wasn't until the 3rd call that the first batch of items was shipped out, but they weren't that critical to redirect. It was really the last unshipped item, a heavier cast iron pot, that would likely be more expensive for my father to ship, and was the item we were most interested in using at home, that we wanted to redirect. On the 5th call (I guess they're into puns?), my wife finally asked to speak to a manager since the pot had already shipped out, and he claimed to have submitted a request to redirect the package to our home. He repeatedly assured my wife that it would not be sent to my father's address. She was extremely happy and relieved... but not for long. I don't know if that was an outright lie or just a misunderstanding, but it shipped to my father's address anyway.

    Then we get to the gift card. Remember, I specifically checked the fine print, and it made no mention of expiration dates. Also, it was not a digital gift card, but a physical card sent with the ordered items. Upon receiving the card, my father sent my wife a picture of the card numbers so we could use it online. My wife repeatedly tried using the card online for a follow-up order, but the web site kept giving cryptic error messages that didn't seem to apply to our order. She called customer service again, spoke to the exact same woman again, and she said that she was aware of technical issues the web site team was working on which prevented anyone from using gift cards, and that they did not have an ETA at the time.

    However, she did offer to send us an email notification when the site was fixed so that we could place our order. More than a week passed by, and we never received any such email notification, so my wife tried placing her order again, and this time it reported that the card had expired. We checked with my father, and it turns out, the card was only valid for a single week. What kind of garbage promotion is this? It takes them more than a week and dozens of customer service calls to fail to amend shipping information because of their pathetically incompetent order processing, yet the gift card that customers spend good money to qualify for is only valid for a week? Give me a break.

    My wife called again to see if anything could be done, the same woman answered yet again, and she said that no, nothing could be done, because the gift card was expired. My wife was unsatisfied with this response, as any reasonable paying customer would be after so much frustration, and she tried calling in again 5 more times, but every one of those calls went unanswered. I know that several common customer service software platforms keep records of customer interactions over time, and representatives can sometimes effectively blacklist troublesome customers, so I suspected that my wife had gotten blacklisted by the useless woman.

    I came online to check other reviews, and I see that multiple people claim to have had their phone numbers blacklisted and had to call via other numbers to reach customer service afterwards. I tried calling from my phone number, and sure enough, I got through on the first try, though miraculously, I was answered by a male voice with an even heavier accent this time.

    The joy from being answered by any other human was short-lived, much to my dismay. This man had some of the worst customer service skills and etiquette imaginable, though as you'll find out soon enough, he's not the absolute worst. I explained the whole situation to this guy, and much like the previous lady, he had a really hard time understanding it. He thought I was saying that the gift card simply never arrived. I again repeated my entire story, and finally, he put me through to someone in the gift card department. That man was already incredibly slow to speak and respond, so imagine my surprise when the gift card manager sounded like a mix between an Indian call center responder and a heroine addict.

    This guy was tripped out of his mind. He spoke so slowly, never using polite words like "please" and "thanks", and he would frequently just go silent for extended periods of time without asking me to hold. He had me explain literally everything I typed above, and then looked through the transaction history on the gift card to confirm that it lined up with my story. At one point, he went silent for a good 5 to 7 minutes without asking me to hold, and I just waited listening to the background keyboard chatter of whatever call center he was in. Eventually, he came back and told me that he had reactivated my gift card.

    I stood there waiting patiently for him to give me details, but when he didn't, I said, "Okay, thanks, can you tell me when the card now expires?" He responded, "Yes, sir, I can." And then he paused for a good 15 seconds or so, before very slowly saying, "It expires in 3 days." 3 DAYS?!?! I mean, I know he's doing me a favor, and we put in the order immediately, but my goodness, they are committed to this broken promotion thing. But I was glad to finally be done with this nonsense, so I thanked him, and he just silently stayed on the line until I hung up.

    As you can see, I was not exaggerating in the slightest when comparing this to my experience at Jack in the Box. The fact that this kind of experience was with such an expensive "luxury" retailer just blows my mind. Saks Fifth Avenue's customer experience is insultingly, offensively bad. I would lose my mind having this experience at a Goodwill, let alone a "high-end" retailer. If you look at the time and effort my wife and I spent to get these issues resolved, our "savings" probably came out to well below minimum wage, and we had to pay their ridiculous prices for that privilege. Heaven forbid somebody buys anything really expensive from their web site. It's so bad that I actually now consider the credit card promotion a negative value, because it's essentially a trap. I will never order from their web site again.

    Their nearest retail location is at least 2 hours away from us in a major city where we would have to pay for parking and transit, and if (that's a big "if") we ever bother to use the credits again, I would most certainly go use them in store instead of online, that way I could at least resolve such issues in person and take shipping out of the equation. This is truly the worst shopping experience I've ever had. It's worse than those data breaches that happen from time to time at other retailers which force me to update my passwords. Short of giving away my information to identity thieves or actively trying to steal my money, I don't know how a retailer could get any worse. Do yourself a huge favor and never shop with Saks Fifth Avenue. They should rename themselves to Sucks Fifth Customer Service Call.

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    Reviewed Dec. 24, 2020

    I am no longer supporting Saks or Saks Off Fifth after my recent HORRIBLE experience with them. Long story short..they have stolen money from me. I was waiting on an order containing 4 items and upon arrival, the package contained only two items. I contacted their "customer service" only be told that I should have 4 items and to start a claim and wait. When I called to express dissatisfaction for having to wait for a refund the reps (who were clearly from outside of the U.S.) decided to hang up on me and screen my calls. I even had to call private to get someone to answer. So not only am I out two christmas gifts, but also the money for the gifts.

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    Reviewed Dec. 11, 2020

    I place an order on 11/07/2020 for a pair of Gucci Sneakers for an order total of $737.63 USD. The shipping carrier claimed they delivered my package on 11/13/2020 to which I never received. I’ve called Saks 5th Ave several time for them to help locate my item and have had no help whatsoever. Saks 5th Ave have also declined a replacement or refund. They expect me to just lose $737.63 I will be disputing this with my bank, cause it’s not fair I have to lose that amount of money. Worst online experience ever. Avoid ordering online from this retail store. Don’t recommend it at all.

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    Reviewed Dec. 2, 2020

    I returned some items with shop runner. I had proof of delivery. I could not get my money back for 2 month. In order to get my money back I had to spend a lot of time on the phone. In October I ordered some hair products, which I never received. Saks denied to return my money. I called many times. When I asked to speak with supervisor, I was left on hold for 30 min, after 30 min I hang up.

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    Reviewed Nov. 25, 2020

    UPDATED 12/22/2020: Saks has my return item since 11/3/2020. I called customer service on 11/25/2020 to check refund status. Refund was not processed. I was told it would take an additional 15 business days to process the refund. The 15 days have lapsed and still no refund. I will be disputing this charge with PayPal.

    ORIGINAL REVIEW: I didn't realize all the Saks in my area have closed. I figured better to pay the $9.95 fee for a mail return instead of driving the 100 miles to our closest Saks. Saks received the item on November 3rd. It is now November 25th and still no refund. Called customer service to ask for status update on the refund. I was put on hold for nearly 20 minutes. Finally the representative came back on the line and said she can start the process on my refund but it would take 15 business days to post. I told her I already waited the allotted time to process the refund. Though she was apologetic, they could not expedite the process. Not sure what they were doing with the item for all that time. I have no other choice but to wait out the additional 15 business days. Hopefully Saks will make this right.

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    After a positive interaction with Saks Fifth Avenue, C increased their star rating on Oct. 31, 2020.

    Updated review: Oct. 31, 2020

    Saks did refund my money. I called 3 times, emailed or messaged 3 times, but they did refund the full amount of purchase. The dress was wonderful but the zipper was an inferior product.

    Original Review: Oct. 28, 2020

    Recently I purchased an Aidan Mattox dress from Saks online for $500+. I tried it on when I first received it and was thrilled. I had tried on at least 3 other dresses and was not happy with any of them. The dress was for a wedding out of town. When preparing for the wedding, I put the dress on to leave for the wedding and again was thrilled. It fit looser and even better than the first time I tried it on. Unfortunately, after sitting in the dress, the zipper split from the bottom up. My husband almost had to cut me out of the dress because the top of the zipper held tight and wouldn’t budge.

    I returned the dress to Saks after being hung up on twice when I called customer service to try to explain. I even returned the dress within 30 days of receipt. Saks will not refund my money because the dress is not in “saleable” condition. If it were in saleable condition, I wouldn’t need to return it! Needless to say, Saks sells inferior products at high prices and will not refund your money. Do not buy from them and expect quality customer service.

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    Reviewed Oct. 26, 2020

    If I could give negative stars I would. Have been trying for months to get my money back from this company. I have called customer service so many times I have lost count--they give me the same line every time. I have tried emailing--no response. I have tried direct message on Facebook--no response. I would literally shop at Walmart for the rest of my life before I would shop at Saks again.

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    Reviewed Oct. 14, 2020

    Placed an order from Saks Fifth Avenue, never received my order, they refused to help me even though I've been shopping with them for many, many years. I'm completely disgusted with the level of treatment. I also reported the incident to the Better Business Bureau and filed a dispute with my credit card company.

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    Reviewed Sept. 17, 2020

    This was my 1st time ordering online from Saks off Fifth Ave and hopefully the last one. I can’t believe how unprofessional their customer service is!! I ordered 3 items online, one I haven’t receive and the 2nd one was the wrong item not what I ordered. I called customer service the 2nd day I received my order to complain. They told me to rest assured they will fix it ASAP and they will file an investigation. It’s been a month now and every time I call I found out that they either didn’t put the proper documentation or they just forgot to submit the investigation. I’m just so tired of explaining the story of my order every single time I call. My time is more valuable than the order itself. If this was Macys, Neiman Marcus or Bloomingdale's this would have been solved from the 1st call. I can only compare Saks 5th Ave customer service to a foreign store in China or India or may be even worse. I can’t believe this is the customer service of a luxurious store in USA.

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    Reviewed Sept. 5, 2020

    (To go to the TL;DR, see last paragraph) About 2 weeks ago, I purchased a backpack from Saks 5th Avenue (SFA) online with a gift card (and paid the balance on a credit card). I got an email shortly afterwards saying that my order was received and that I would get an email after it has been shipped out. 5 days later, I get an email saying that my order was cancelled. I called up customer service to find out what had happened, and was told that the "verification department" called up the number on file and the person who answered said to cancel the order. I have no idea who they spoke to, but I definitely did not receive a call, much less asked for it to be cancelled. I decided to not pursue.

    Thankfully my gift card balance was restored and the pending charge on my credit card was dropped. I then went to Saks Off Fifth (OFF) online and purchased 2 pair of shoes. Again, I paid with my giftcard and the balance with my credit card. And again, I received the email shortly thereafter saying that my order had been received and that I would get an email once it has shipped. Wary of the "verification department," I called up OFF customer service multiple times, spoke to different agents every time, and explained that I really wanted the shoes and that if the verification department wants to call, to please call me at the number on file. At least 3 different agents put it in their "notes" and all assured me that my order will be here and it won't be like what happened at SFA.

    Happily, on the 5th or 6th day after I made the order, I got an email from OFF saying that some information is needed and I needed to call the phone number. I was so excited. I called the number, and it turns out this number just rings a couple of times before going to voicemail. No prompts: no "for English, press 1, for existing orders, press 1." Nothing. Just ringing a few times before going to voicemail. At this point, I was getting very frustrated and suspicious. And alas, I then got the same email from OFF like I got from SFA, saying that my order has been canceled. I called up customer service to find out what the problem was this time, and I was told that the item wasn't in stock.

    Again, at least my gift card balance was restored and the pending credit card charge was dropped. I then searched for Saks reviews and came across this page and am shocked to see how similar my experiences were to the others here. It's really mind-boggling how a supposedly Luxury Department Store can do business like this.

    So, TL;DR
    1) Do NOT shop at Saks. Avoid it like the plague.
    2) If you MUST shop at Saks, go into the store in person. See the item in person. Touch it, feel it, inspect it, and make sure that you're 100% sure you will never return it. Only then will it be safe to buy.

    3) Any item that you can't take with you physically from the store that day, RUN.

    i) A pre-order item? RUN.
    ii) "We don't have this item in store, but it's available in another store. We can order it and send it to your home." RUN.
    iii) You see an item you like. You notice it's not in the best condition. You ask if they have the same one in the back. They check and realize they don't, but that there's another one available at another store and they can order it and have it sent to you. RUN.

    iv) See something you like ONLINE? RUN. Do not buy. Because there's a high chance it will be out of stock and you'll be left picking the pieces with customer service.

    I am considering myself lucky, because it seems some here have had their credit card charged for items they never received. I'm just glad my gift card balance is back, and my credit card wasn't charged. I count myself lucky and know when to cut my losses. I sold my $1,000 gift card for $700 cash. Best decision ever. Will never ever shop at SFA or OFF ever again.

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    Reviewed Sept. 5, 2020

    Recently, I experienced a violation via thievery from an order I placed with Saks Fifth Avenue, whereby the order and first line of shipment originated in New York (Long Island) at the same store location. I am reaching out because I know this cannot be the first time this has happened to merchandise ordered from that store location. The sheer level of boldness and comfort from the perpetrators is too high for my encounter to be their first offense.

    I placed an in order for a pair of Gucci sneakers. When my order arrived, it arrived in a box that was lighter in weight than expected and appeared with signs of tampering. I opened the brown shipping box to find a Gucci shoe box, without the shoes. Only the shoe dust bag and paper remained. I called Saks Fifth Avenue customer service to have a case submitted.

    I also placed a new order for the same product as the case is being investigated, because I really wanted the shoes. That order arrived today with signature required and the same thing happened, except this time I have video from the delivery guy walking up my drive way to my husband opening the box in the presence of the delivery personnel in my drive way as I took video of him opening an empty box yet again. I was so frustrated and wondered how this could happen, so I began to do my research. I have ordered form Saks and other luxury stores and have never had this problem.

    First, I looked at how much the package weighed when it was shipped. The first order shipment details noted 2 pounds. There is no way a box housed in another box- along with sneakers, paper, and a dust bag is only 2 pounds. Note, the package that arrived today weighed in at 3 pounds. That means, the person or persons responsible for securing the packages from the store is stealing the merchandise and placing the empty boxes in a shipment box before weigh-in; or someone at the store is shipping an empty box. Third, it could be someone from the store and someone who works for a courier service working together. Either way, something is happening with shipments from a specific Long Island store of Saks Fifth Avenue. My cases (now two) are pending; however, I thought it imperative to share as hopefully I can warn others if their package originates and that location. I enjoy Saks, but I am beyond frustrated with this horrible encounter...twice.

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    Reviewed Aug. 10, 2020

    My aunt was visiting from overseas and wanted 2 items as gifts for her husband and daughter. I helped her look online and recommended for her to pay a little extra and will get her items fast, safe, & secure. Saks website mentions everywhere ‘SIGNATURE REQUIRED’ and if no one is home the package gets taken to the FEDEX PICK UP CENTER for 5 business days. It was the weekend. I knew the order wouldn’t ship until Monday so we selected a rush 3 day delivery and the order would arrive Thursday at the latest, she was flying back the following Tuesday so she had enough time to get her items in the event of delay, or even if I missed the delivery we would still have time to go pick up the package at the FedEx pick up center.. This was not true in my case..

    They delivered the package to a random person. I live in a multi unit building with 6 families. When I arrived home from work Thursday evening I saw no notice on my door so I called Saks to see when the order is expected to arrive. It was after 7pm and apparently there are no agents after this time. The automated system recognized my order through my phone number and mentioned package delivered at 2pm??!! To whom?! It was already 8:30pm. The only choice I had was to go knock on everyone’s door and ask if anyone had a package of mine. No one had a package and no one saw FedEx. At this point I’m shaking. I called fedex and got the same answer, package delivered and signed by ‘dbinel’. Even the name is suspicious. How can the driver be ok with this type of delivery.

    The following morning I call Saks. They say the package was delivered and signed by ‘dbinel’??!! Is that even a real name?! Why would fedex deliver a package valued close to $3k and not deliver safely?! It says must be home?! Why didn’t they come to my apartment?! Why hand the package to any random persons. If the name on the order says Annette it should be delivered to me or anyone in my apartment. If the package was signed by someone in my apartment I understand leaving me accountable. But to show up at a building with no door man, no elevator, no lobby.

    If it was the other way around and my package would have been sent back to the fedex pick up location and I went to pick up an order FedEx would identify me with an ID and if it’s not the name on the package they will not release an order! Why couldn’t it be the same vise versa ‘when delivering a package’. Why would they not make sure to deliver to the buyer or someone in their apartment!!?? The name whose package this belongs to!! Why let someone with a suspicious name like this here walk away with 2 items valued at almost $3,000. At this point my aunt flew back to her country with no gifts, and I’m at a loss of almost $3k for trying to do the right thing by helping my family and by trusting Saks fifth known as a reputable company.

    I have forever shopped Saks in person never online and I will never again. FedEx is known as a strict shipper. UPS had shown me more responsibility than the experience I had now. When ups shows up at my house they leave a notice that says ‘Sorry we missed you. Second attempt tomorrow between 2-5pm' so I know to be home the following day. Why could fedex not leave a notice?!?? Where is this order?! When I call fedex it’s the same answer! Package delivered ??!! I understand the package was delivered and signed. But not BY ME or anyone in my apartment because there is no one 18 or older except me and my 3 kids under the age of 9.

    I Have lost sleep over this package that was delivered with zero responsibility. Any driver should have put his sense together to know that a package valued over $2500 shouldn’t be delivered to the hands of any person other than the one who purchased the order. No one else. That was the assurance I had when ordering on Saks fifth. I never had such experience like this before. Ups won’t leave a package valued at $50 unless signed by me or handed to me. How can fedex do such a thing?! They are known to be good shippers and strict. What happened to this order?!! How do I know it wasn’t the driver himself who signed for this package?! No one in the building has a name even close to the signed name. Please help me resolve this matter. I will never shop Saks again. This is unfair.

    $2500 feeds my family and pays my rent the entire month. All I wanted to do was help my aunt and order on a site I thought I can trust wholeheartedly. Never in my life did I go out of my way to put in a bad review. But please be aware that when they say signature required and held for 5 days at a pick up center is NOT TRUE. We havnt worked in over 3 months I am a single mom. People are not sitting home. We work. If we are not home Fedex should leave a notice for a 2nd attempt not just hand over a package to anyone. If we order online we expect to receive what we paid for. That’s the idea and convince of online shopping. Is knowing we will receive the order even if we are not home. With a notice left on a door we know when to be home. And at the most and worst case scenario we know we also have 5 days to go and pick up the order. That was the point of ordering from Saks with fedex is knowing they will not leave a package behind.

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    Reviewed July 18, 2020

    Long story short the head of customer service Andrea and the executive services manager Maxine ** were AMAZING! I never received my package and after a 14 day investigation I was denied my refund. Well honey, I googled and found Andrea’s email and explained the circumstances and run around I got from customer service and she immediately had Maxine contact me. Not only did I get a swift refund of 1,475.00. I was also gifted with 250.00 for my daughter’s graduation gift for the inconvenience. Now that is 5 star service and I will remain a loyal Saks customer. Fed Ex leaves packages unattended on porches in these desperate times uuugh! It is best to head into the actual store because online mail service is sketchy dealing with certain carriers. Anyway suffice to say I’m happy! Maxine was so sweet and Andrea is the best!!

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    Reviewed July 12, 2020

    This is my first time to write a negative review like this. The experience is horrible. I ordered a Valmont V-Shape filling concentrate online from the Saks Fifth Ave in March 2020, but when I got it. The bottle was broken and the liquid product inside was everywhere in the package. I took a picture of the product right after I opened my box, and tried to contact Saks Fifth Ave through email, online chat, and call them....there was no efficient response, so I figured out to return the product by putting the request online...then I tried to ship back the product to Saks Fifth Ave....After three weeks, it is today. I got the package from Saks Fifth Ave. I opened the package. It is the broken product I returned to them!

    Note that I also include pictures and emails record to explain everything clearly when I shipped them the product. They should know the product was broken when I got it....I never has this kind of experience in US. Their customer service is really horrible. Even after I shipped back their product with detailed introduction and pictures....they shipped me back the broken item!!! Really horrible.

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    Reviewed July 11, 2020

    I purchased a Versace Robe for international shipping on April 12th to my brother in Aus for his birthday. The item was delivered with no waist tie. After calling and being on hold for over four hours I finally spoke to someone who said they would check their distribution center and if it wasnt there they would send out the waist tie and to expect an email with shipping information within a few days. I did not get an email so I called again and waited 3 hours to speak to someone. I was told there was nothing Saks could do and was offered 15% off my next order (what!?!?). I demanded to speak to a manager and was told I needed to ship back the item and then reorder which I agreed to. I requested a return shipping authorization and shipping label which the manager said he would email me right away and then he hung up. I did not receive any shipping information.

    After a few days waiting I called back again as I couldn't return the item without the label. I tried emailing countless times but they would either go unanswered or get a generic replies with no actual information on them that was of use (I have even been called the wrong name over email multiple times). Finally I was able to get the label and then they CANCELLED my return with no explanation once we hung up so I yet again had to get on the phone and wait to speak to someone to get a new label - another two hours of waiting - every time the customer service have been rude and seemingly no idea of all the previous conversations I had had so every time I needed to go over the issue again.

    Finally we were given the label and my brother shipped the item back that same day - May 1st. We were not provided with any tracking information despite asking numerous times. After 6 weeks of no updates from Saks I called and I was told I needed to wait 2 more weeks - I waited on hold for over an hour for them to tell me to call back in 2 weeks. So I called again at the 8 week mark and I was told that they had no idea where my package was and would look in to the issue. I was put on hold multiple times by the customer service representative. She said she would email me an update once she knew where the package was. I did not receive any email.

    About a week later I got a generic email saying I needed to wait up to two months for Borderfree to return the item (despite it already being over two months). I also reached out via Instagram, Facebook and Twitter but to no avail. Now it has been 3 months since purchase, 2.5 months since returning the item and I still have not received a refund. I have not been able to find out if my refund is processing and when I can expect my money back. This entire experience has been incredibly stressful. I am tired of being on hold and having to go over all of this information over and over and over again - I simply want my money back so I can buy my brother another present (3 months late and certainly from a different store!!!!).

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    Reviewed July 11, 2020

    I ordered a pair of men's Fendi sneakers online on July 2, 2020. Nine days later and there is no sign the shoes are going to be shipped. I have reached out to customer service and have received no response. I am convinced after reviewing customer feedback on this website and the BBB that Saks is indeed operated by the mafia and/or a drug cartel. One thing is for sure, Saks is definitely holding customer orders for as long as they can so the customer's 30 day return window is as short as possible yet blaming Covid-19 for delays which is bull. Saks just wants your money. Nonexistent customer service. No customer care. No morals. No ethics. I should have learned my lesson last summer when I ordered a pair of men's Gucci sneakers. They arrived with damage on the right shoe above the heel.

    I decided to keep the shoes since the damage was fairly small and the shoes were marked down almost 66 percent. Hmmm... I wonder why they were so heavily discounted? There is no doubt the merchandise Saks offers is quite questionable (read the customer reviews). The Gucci shoes they sent me should never have been offered for sale. In fact, the shoes were a return and I know this because they were out of stock for quite some time. I received an email that my size came back in stock and it was only my size that reappeared. Instead of sending the shoes to a clearance center, Saks offered the shoes for sale in new, pristine condition.

    So here we are a year later (I should have learned my lesson) and I feel like I have been scammed, cheated and taken for a ride. I suspect they will charge my card (currently pending) and never send me the Fendi sneakers. I will NEVER buy anything from Saks again. Please explain to me how this scam company is still in business? How could any ethical person work for such a dishonest company? Why isn't the government involved? Inquiring minds want to know!! Do Not Buy Anything from this scam store!!

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    Reviewed July 7, 2020

    I do not often spend 1K on shoes, but you would think customer service would match this purchase. I ordered 3 day rushed last week Monday, given a July 3rd Delivery date. I check back today the 7th and it is still processing. I called and they apologize and say they will send me a 15% coupon off of my next purchase (never received it) and they informed me that I would receive a tracking number yesterday. Well I didn’t receive a tracking number yesterday and I didn’t receive one today. I asked to cancel the order because I’ve missed the event I would’ve wanted to wear them to and they tell me I can’t. I need to wait till I receive a tracking number tomorrow (Starting to think they’re required to say that) wait till I get it and request a refund. There is no doubt in my mind this company is owned by a drug cartel.

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    Reviewed June 15, 2020

    I have been a Saks customer for many years and have never had any problems with returns. Only three weeks ago, when the unrest in the USA started, did my problems begin. I applied for the RMA and pro forma invoices with returns label for all of my 6 packages. Nothing ever happened. No email, no RMA number came from Borderfree. Nothing!!! To date, my packages are in the garage. DHL cannot send them back. My husband is angry too!!! From now on I will never order from Saks again. There Nordstrom, Neiman Marcus, Mytheresa and also Net-a-porter are great. You never cause problems! Only Saks is worse. I recommend everyone to never order there again!!

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    Reviewed June 15, 2020

    I have been shopping at Saks since the 1950s. Saks must now be owned by a Mexican cartel. I returned 5 jackets that were too large faithfully and on time. The company, is it still really Saks Fifth Avenue, acknowledges the returns, but several weeks later, not a dime of mine has been refunded to the credit card I used. My emails go unanswered and after waiting for hours for customer service, they simply read from a script, providing me with no concrete answers. I remember how charming and elegant shopping at Saks was in the 1950s and 1960s, before most of you were born. Do not tell me technology has made life better. The world is at a nadir of existence.

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    Reviewed June 12, 2020

    I placed the order since 5/1/2020. They never send me a return label. I received wrong item and I sent the order back, for some reason they sent the same order back to me. I don't know why they refuse to refund me, instead telling me the item is not from Saks. My saks accounts record shows that as well. Anybody know how I can return the item?

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    Reviewed June 10, 2020

    I placed an order online of 2/12/2020. Not until AFTER the order was placed was I informed that the item was a pre-order. I was told that I should receive the item by 3/5/2020. It is now 6/10/2020 and I have yet to receive the item ordered. When speaking with customer service the only answer provided is that the item is not available currently. When submitting an inquiry online it took 2 weeks for a follow up, a 2nd email submitted begging for information, to only hear the same thing, "the item is not currently available". This is not sufficient seeing as how it was already 2 months past the expected delivery date provided.

    When I attempted to escalate to a supervisor/manager, I have only been placed through to a line that does not take calls. Now, 6 calls later, over 6 hours of wait time, 2 emails and 4 months later, I do not have any information, have not been able to speak with anyone that can assist, nor any type of solution. I would expect better service from a retailer that prides itself on being luxurious. This experience and service is far from luxurious and in fact is deplorable. For a first time customer, I think it's safe to say that I will NEVER be returning.

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    Reviewed June 10, 2020

    I purchased 4 pair of boots online from Saks Off 5th. The order was delivered in two separate shipments, one arriving past the promised delivery date. I opened the first shipment, kept 1 pair of boots and returned the other two pairs. I used the label provided by Saks and took it to the UPS store. The 2nd box arrived and I didn't even open it. I printed the return label and took it to the UPS store. Both tracking via UPS shows a delivery to Pottsville, PA. I never received a refund. I contacted the customer service(offshore) and they said they only received 1 shipment and I had used the boots. This is 100% untrue, I never opened the box. I inquired about the other box of 2 boots, they said they couldn't locate them. I have contacted them for months, the last was yesterday. I was on hold for over 45 minutes. I was told they would check distribution center, again. I asked to speak to a manager, put on hold, then told no one was available.

    I'm out $400 and no boots. I've sent emails, called, spoken to American Express. No one is willing to assist. I started researching (which I should have done prior to ordering from them) and discovered many complaints online about not being refunded, being told that you returned a used item, etc. This seems extremely fraudulent. I thought they were a reputable retailer. I can provide the tracking information/screen shots to show the returns were made. I'm very frustrated and not sure where to turn. How do I get my money back?

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    Reviewed June 8, 2020

    I pre-ordered 3 items in October 2019 (all Oscar de la Renta), totaling almost $8000. Expected ship date of first 2 items was January 2020. February 2020 rolls around and no items. Customer service never responded to my e-mails so I called. Obviously customer service is off-shored and they don't have access to any more info than the customer does. They indicated they didn't know why the items had not shipped or when the items would ship.

    After waiting several more months, I cancelled the order. Remaining item was scheduled to ship in April 2020. May 2020 rolls around and no dress. Again, the e-mails to customer service went unanswered. So I called and once again, they didn't know why the dress hadn't shipped or when it would, but they assured me that I would someday receive my item! It's now June and no dress so I cancelled the order. I was able to find the same dress at Net-a-Porter and I received it just a few days after ordering! I don't understand why Saks doesn't want to sell me anything?!? And how can they not return e-mails sent to their customer service address?

    All I can think with the never delivered pre-orders and other stories of refunds being held etc. is that Saks is trying to inflate revenues with accounting trickery by booking the revenue but not actually delivering goods and/or significantly delaying refunds. I hope Neiman Marcus emerges from its reorg stronger than ever because they are a much better organization than Saks. Don't pre-order through Saks! You will never receive your items and you'll be able to find them at other sites with much less hassle!

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    Reviewed June 6, 2020

    I purchased a toiletry bag online from Saks. Original cost $100 on sale. Now for only $63. Upon arrival the bag was tagged with a $47.60 price tag. What a scam! Buy low sell high - Wow. After calling customer service, my first 2 calls were disconnected halfway through - each time on hold for over 30 minutes. The 1st rep, she talked to her supervisor & told me how I was saving $$$ after she looked it up online - didn't quite get the point - then I was disconnected. The 2nd rep I gave him my telephone number in case we get disconnected - never bothered to return call.

    After another 35 minutes on hold, the 3rd rep came on - I explained again about being disconnected twice - giving my telephone number again in case we were disconnected. This rep was more competent. I had to take photo of the product & tagged price - responding to his email, which I did for "price match guarantee", which seemed absurd to be stated that way but probably better than saying we're ripping off customers online. Finally the rep said I would be receiving q $16.71 credit in 3 to 5 days. I hope it arrives as another call to customer service doesn't thrill me - BEWARE ONLINE SHOPPERS OF PRICE GOUGING.

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    Reviewed June 3, 2020

    This was my first (and last!) purchase from Saks Fifth Avenue. I purchase some shoes from them on April 17th. Cancelled the order the same day because They put my order under investigation and because it wouldn’t be here for next day shipping which I paid for. It would take up to 2 weeks or whatnot. Well here it is June 3 and I still haven’t received my refund. I’ve been calling every week. And still haven’t received my money back!

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    Reviewed June 1, 2020

    This was my first (and last!) purchase from Saks Fifth Avenue. I purchase this item from this company because I thought that as a high-end department store they would not sell a product that is of poor quality. Wrong! The product is a piece of junk of such poor quality that it does not work as described. So I tried to return it. Since the reason for my return is that it does not work as described, I wanted free shipping. Called 3 x, was on hold for over 2 hours, sent an email and never heard back. They charged 7.99 for shipping it out to me and now they want 9.99 for the return (the product cost 24.99 - on sale from 49.99) In other words, they expect me to pay a total of 17.98 for nothing! Horrible company. Do not buy from them!

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    Reviewed May 27, 2020

    I purchased two items totaling approximately $265 online. Items were in stock with a free gift. I was to receive it 2 days shipping. I receive the free gift which is nothing but not the main items. I call several times and they assure me it is coming. 2 weeks go by and nothing so I call again. They tell me that the order has been cancelled by them due to item not in stock. Since I used a gift card, I asked them to return the funds to my gift card. Another week go by and I check my gift card balance and one has -0- balance, 2nd gift card has partial credit. I call and they tell me that it has been escalated for resolution. After nearly a month, no contact from them nor my gift card restored. This is complete fraud. If it was a credit card, I could have stopped payment but this is a gift card in their control. I will never buy a Saks gift card ever.

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    Reviewed May 17, 2020

    So I was at Saks buying a backpack for my mom for Mother's Day and the lady who was ringing me up was so rude. Her attitude towards me was horrible and it was because it was hard for her to ring up the item I picked out because the bar code was a little worn away so she couldn't scan it. The only thing she needed d to do was key in the numbers. I don't understand how any of that is my fault or how I deserve to get that sort of treatment. This wasn't even the worst part.

    I had to return the backpack and that experience was worse. I had another ruder woman help me with the return. I peeled the bar code sticker off before I gave it to my mom because you typically cut off price tags before giving anything as a gift. Because of this, the lady who was doing my return was trying to say she couldn't do the return because there wasn't an item number (the tag was still there, it's just the barcode and price was gone). I had to point out the item number and description was on the receipt they gave me.

    The receipt had faded marks on it and she tried to say she couldn't do the return because she couldn't see it on the receipt like it was my fault they gave me a faded receipt when I bought the backpack. I could make out the numbers on the receipt, she just didn't want to help me with my exchange. Her second attempt at keying in the numbers from my receipt was successful (she tried to say she couldn't help me before she even tried to key in the item number) and I eventually got my refund. The whole time she gave me a lot of attitude and tried to tell me she couldn't do the return before she even tried doing anything.

    It shouldn't be so difficult to buy or return an item here and these associates shouldn't express this sort of attitude to their customers out of nowhere. I will not shop here ever again because of the service. I noticed the average score is 3 ish stars for Saks and I think this is a error. I see a lot of 1 star and 2 star written reviews for Saks but no 5 star ot 4 star reviews. There are no reviews about a Saks employee going above and beyond for a customer, being kind and courteous to a customer, nothing...

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    Reviewed May 6, 2020

    I've been a Saks customer online and in store for more than 20 years. I don't know what is going on there, and I know that everyone is backed up due to COVID-19, but this is ridiculous. I ordered an item and they sent me the wrong item. They acknowledged in an email that they sent me the wrong item. After a month of calling and emailing (and they acknowledged they did receive the package using their return label and would credit me back), I receive no further response from them.

    After a month they are still holding my money despite acknowledging that they sent me the wrong item and telling me they would credit it back. I called Saks 3 times and was on hold for an hour each time and not able to reach a live person. I emailed twice more with no response. Over a month. I finally had to go to my bank to get my own money credited back. Now I see that others on here are having a similar experience. NEVER shop Saks. I used to be loyal but they are playing games with people's money and it is not right.

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    Reviewed April 29, 2020

    This is by far the worst experience I've had while online shopping. This place is a clown house from top to bottom. They lost my first order, then refused to refund me until an almost month-long investigation. I paid again for a new order only to receive a used, dirty item that wasn't even the right model of what I ordered. Their solution is to pile another investigation and for me to order again for the 3rd time! That's a scam!!! STAY AWAY FROM THIS PLACE!

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    Reviewed April 23, 2020

    They sent me the wrong item and refuse to refund me - in other words, they steal your money and offer you store credit in return - as simple as that. Taking advantage of the COVID-19? Seriously? A truly frustrating experience. I cannot even believe that I am dealing with such a problem during these difficult times. Order# **. Placed on March 22. Unresolved to-date.

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    Reviewed April 2, 2020

    I bought a YSL Loulou mini purse in creme soft from Saks via ShopRunner. Received the purse pretty quickly, but upon unwrapping, it was a totally wrong purse, albeit the same brand. A black Crocodile leather purse arrived in a YSL box. The lid of the box has a scan code that matches the purse that arrived and the bottom of the box has a different code that matches the purse I ordered. In addition, the tag that was attached to the bag had the description of the purse I ordered. All in all, it is very apparent someone from Saks had tagged and boxed this incorrectly. Within hours of receipt, I dropped this back off @ UPS for a return. Saks received it 2 days later.... At this point, I have not gotten a refund...

    Within a week, I received an email from Fedex that I will expect a delivery from SAKS RETURNS. I was puzzled and called customer service. Waited for 50 mins, and asked for the refund status of the order. To my horror and disbelief, the agent said the return warehouse could not prove that that was the bag they sent me!!! They said they are sorry this happened and sent the "wrong" bag back to me! And that they cannot do anything about it.

    I was in disbelief.... First I am sent a wrong bag and now I am being indirectly accused of sending a different bag back? Agent said the supervisor will return my call within 24 hours, but of course I got no call back. At this point, whose words would count? Why am I, the consumer be held responsible for the mistake they made and then have to pay for it as well? There was no point in calling them back, so filed a dispute with my credit card instead. I have all the pictures of boxes not matching and the wrong secured tag.... Now crossing my fingers that they will charge back to saks, otherwise I am stuck with a grandma looking purse and out of $1552! Will never shop with saks again.... NM and Nordy are much better.... Utterly disappointed....

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    Reviewed March 30, 2020

    I am having a bad experience with Off Fifth and customer service has been a nightmare. I wrote an email and was looking for an address of a manager or someone who could possibly be interested in the bad customer service I have been having. I started to read the many letters and I was stunned. There will not be any manager interested in my situation as letter after letter described service almost worse than mine. Is there not anyone in today’s environment at Saks who would be horrified at the treatment so many customers seem to be having? What happened to the Saks of yesterday who treated a customer with respect and made an effort to solve a problem. These letters should be in a very visible place for prospective customers to see before making a purchase. There are too many places for us to spend our money to tolerate the treatment apparently SAKS condones.

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    Reviewed March 12, 2020

    I ordered a dress on final sale on-line at Saks off 5th, but received a t-shirt instead. Called customer service and got a return authorization, since this was the wrong item, and returned it according to the instructions with the authorization form. Saks then refused the return, and sent the t-shirt back to me, claiming that it was a final sale, and that it was in unsaleable condition: used, worn, washed, and tags removed. None of these were true since I sent the item back in exactly the same condition that I received it, without even trying it on. I called the customer service again, but they insisted that the warehouse examination was final and irrevocable, that I wore and washed the item, which I found quite insulting, and told me they would not take the return or issue a refund. I am never shopping at this store online or physical store again.

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    Reviewed March 7, 2020

    A few weeks ago I bought a pair of Alexander McQueen sneakers which turned out defective. Within a few hours of use a section of the shoe had already wrinkled badly, something not present in any other section of this shoe or the entire other shoe. Many friends have these exact model of sneakers and they all point out this is a defect, after months of intense use none of my friends have had this happen to their shoes so I contact Saks with my complaint and still havent received a follow up.

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    Reviewed March 4, 2020

    Went through three sales reps to pick up my online order. No one took the time to help or even look at my receipt. SMH. My first time going. I’m so big on customer service and it was awful. I hated it. Why me?

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    Reviewed March 2, 2020

    I was expecting an elevated level of service….Wow was I wrong. My experience at Saks Fifth Avenue - Toronto - Sherway location was shockingly unprofessional. On Thursday, February 20th I went to Saks along with my 91 year old mother looking for a mother of the bride dress. A lovely lady, Angie, assisted me in showing me several dresses and taking photos so I could share with my daughter. I found a lovely full length red dress which as a bonus had been marked down from $1097.00 to $438.80! I loved the dress but I was worried that it was a bit too fitted and I was unsure of the red colour for the wedding. Angie very kindly said I could take it home and I could return it within 14 days if I changed my mind. She made a notation on the receipt as well.

    I decided over the course of the weekend that it probably wasn’t ideal so I went to Saks at the Eaton Centre which I was told had more of a selection. I fell in love with a dress there and purchased it. I returned to Saks Sherway on Thursday, March 27th, seven days after the purchase. As soon as I handed over the garment bag, Nicole **, the interim Manager for the store, grabbed the dress, called over several other sales girls and told them to take the dress to alterations. I had no idea what was happening. She then proceed to tell me that the dress was unsaleable. I assured her that the dress was in the exact condition that I had purchased it in.

    She accused me of removing the tags and reaffixing them suggesting I had worn it on the weekend. I assured her I had not. It would have been quite impossible as the dress would have had to be shortened by at least 6 inches to have been wearable. She refused to listen, she just kept saying that the dress was unsaleable and would I please take the dress and leave the store. I asked to see the store manager who apparently was out of the country and Nicole was as far up as I could go. I refused to leave with the dress. The accusations continued for about 30 minutes in front of many of the staff as well as many customers.

    Fortunately, the original salesgirl, Angie, showed up and convinced Nicole to refund the money. Nicole wouldn’t just leave it there. She gave me a lecture on how it was my responsibility to ensure tags were properly affixed when I bought a garment, and if I was to try a dress on at home, it has to be done on a carpet. I had tried the dress on once for 5 minutes. I left the store in tears. Yes I did get a refund but it was a humiliating and stressful experience.

    I once again tried to contact the store manager and received a call back from Paul **, Group Sales Manager. He listened, said very little, and basically said I should be happy that I got my money back. He once again said I gave the dress back in unsaleable condition and the store had now written off the dress and taken it as a loss. Frustrated by the entire experience and unconvinced that any of this was true, I returned to the store on Sunday, February 29th with my daughter. The unsaleable, written off dress, was back on the rack for sale. Same condition, same tags....in other words, I was lied to.

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    Reviewed March 2, 2020

    Saks is the worst business ever! I’m currently filing a police report against them and their distribution center. I processed a return. I sent the package back there, has been no updated tracking on the package since February 17. it is now March 2nd. I’ve called 3x in regards to my return. They tell me “oh we received the package but the box was empty"!! Going through the tracking process the label had to be restored so I’m guessing the package got damage, still there is no confirmed delivery with the tracking. They were not helpful at all.

    I called FedEx and what the lady told me at FedEx and what saks is saying is two different stories. I’ve called back to tell the saks customer service what FedEx suggested them to do they had me on hold for 42 minutes then hung up on me. That’s exactly what I get for trying saks. I’ve never shopped from them, I have Nordstrom, Neiman Marcus, and Bloomingdales credit card. I’ve never had problems with purchases or returns. I should of known to stay away from when saks when I first experience the customer service was trash!!!

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    Reviewed March 1, 2020

    Realized I was never credited for a return to Off Fifth. They are refusing a refund even though I have tracking information. Called customer service number. Dozens of calls. Hours of exasperation on hold and waiting for supervisors from Philippines saying they understand and are sorry but do nothing to help, blaming the “back office”. Totally inept.

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    Reviewed Feb. 23, 2020

    Saks had the upmost terrible customer service I have ever seen.. I ordered a pair of Gucci sneakers from them for $961 .. I got confirmation that’s my item would arrive in 2 days express shipping, and the money had been taken from my account. 2 days later I still don’t receive the sneakers and I get a email saying my order has been canceled for security reasons .. every one in customer service speaks in a foreign accent and they were very unhelpful. They told me that if I had tried to place the order again they could not guarantee the same thing to not happen. Now I have no shoes and I have to wait 7 days for my money. I will never order from them again.. I’ll stick to Neiman Marcus or the official Gucci website from now on. Please read these reviews before you purchase from Saks.

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    Reviewed Feb. 21, 2020

    I've had to order larger version of the same Alexander McQueen Heroine bag twice to get the correct item sent to me. (This item is $1200+.) The first time I ordered the item, Saks Off 5th sent me the mini version instead of this larger size by mistake. Completely frustrating, I returned the incorrect item by mail as instructed by customer service (and re-ordered it AGAIN in hopes to get the right size-- so now I have two charges of the $1200+) and just today, I received the same mini size (incorrect bag) that I already shipped back weeks ago in the mail because Saks would not accept the return even though I was told many times by email they would.

    I called customer service today and they only can submit a request to have the bag inspected a second time, which means everything is up in the air regarding my return. This has been the most frustrating online shopping experience. I currently have two charges on my account for this AMQ bag when it should be only one. Side note: the second order of this bag arrived promptly AND WAS THE CORRECT BAG in decent condition. So I have the bag I wanted BUT also have this mini version that I do not want and did not order in the first place.

    I was also told by email I could return the incorrect bag to a store, so I drove 2 hours to the closest store, and guess what.... they would not accept the return or offer any helpful solutions. I never even took the mini bag out of its original packaging because it's just not what I want, way too small. I left it in its original packaging and still have issues with returning. Sounds like the store it was shipped from accidentally placed the wrong bag in the shipping box. I understand accidents happen but I've gotten no useful help so far with processing this annoying return. Please note that the mini version of this larger Mcqueen bag looks EXACTLY the same (same color/shape/etc) just is the smaller in size, so I understand maybe by looking at an online image, it could be easily mistaken for the larger bag.

    The online customer service has been nice but I will never order online from Saks off 5th. If this item was cheap, I would not go to all this trouble to get it returned but I paid over $1200 for this bag, and have since bought a second one once it became back in stock in order to get the correct bag. I would like to get this mini size bag returned as soon as possible but this process is taking forever. I have email proof that I am allowed to easily return this incorrect item but still having issues returning??

    I will say the quality of the CORRECT size bag is nice, you can tell its not brand new as there are obvious marks on the gold hardware but it clearly isn't worth trying to return because of all these other issues I'm currently having. Also, why would someone put multiple price tag STICKERS on the suede lining of the bag???? After carefully removing the stickers (off the bag I am keeping), it left an annoying residue on the nice suede. What a frustrating experience.

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    Reviewed Feb. 14, 2020

    Never try to get a price match here. They would promise to do it for you but will eventually deny it after you purchase the item for a full price. That’s what I’ve been going through over a month now and finally gave up. Please do yourself a favor and go to Neiman Marcus or Nordstrom. They are definitely much better. I will never ever shop at Saks.

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    Reviewed Jan. 27, 2020

    I updated my address and then placed an order. I received an email that it was sent but saw that it was to my old address. I then replied to the email as it said to, an hour after I got it saying that it was the wrong address. I have never received any confirmation about my order. When it was delivered, I then called to talk about the issue. I was told that they would see if they could get the package back. I then called back two weeks later to get an update. I was told it's still in progress. I then had to call back again two weeks later to find out that the case was closed. My main complaint is that my order was sent to my old address even though I had updated it, no one responded, ever, to my email, and I had to call multiple times to find out the case was closed. Because of this horrible customer service, I plan to never shop Saks again. -Joshua **.

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    After a positive interaction with Saks Fifth Avenue, Maithe increased their star rating on Dec. 18, 2019.

    Updated review: Dec. 18, 2019

    I was finally helped by a very nice person in customer service, but 8 phone calls of 30 to 60 minutes each, I find this to be a “little” over the top. So no, this was not a good customer service experience.

    Original Review: Dec. 18, 2019

    I purchased a jeans in Final sale from 7 For All Mankind, a brand that I know very well. I received the jeans and it was clearly a fake jeans, and it wasn't even a good fake... I called the customer service and they agreed to give me a refund, even though it was a final sale, and they sent me a return label. I sent the item back, I waited a week, 2 weeks, and called 2 times to check on the status of my refund. Customer service always guaranteed me that I would receive my refund.

    But all of a sudden, the package re-appeared on my doorstep, with a note that they did not accept the return. I called again, a call of 55 minutes, they would send Fedex to pick it up. I even stayed home but Fedex didn't come by. I am now AGAIN on the phone for half an hour and no one is helping out. WORST customer service ever, such a scam!

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    Reviewed Dec. 17, 2019

    I bought two Coach handbags online from Saks Fifth Avenue. The first experience was good: the bags were very well packed. Nothing was wrong. Several days later, I received a 15% off coupon by email. Then I returned the bags and made same purchase online when I could save more than $100. But the nightmare began. A FedEx driver brought me a square FedEx box. I signed the delivery and carried it home. I opened the box excitedly. However, there was only one handbag surrounded by some green plastic filled in air. Shabby packing. I just couldn’t believe my eyes. How could this happen?

    I called customer service line in about 5 minutes and told them there was one item missing. The handbag I received had been sent out for photographing as there were notes inside the bag. The shipping label was cut from another box or cardboard then was taped by someone on top of the package I received. I provided customer service reps some pictures via email.

    To make the story short, they said the investigation was on because the distribution center had sent complete order to my address. It took 10-14 days to finish the investigation. I called them several times to follow up. After 10 days, I was told that they had done the investigation. The shipping center sent two items to my address so the investigation was closed. How shameless they are! If they shipped two items to me, how come I only received only one? I’m so regret that I didn’t search for the reviews in advance. I put too much trust on this company. If there was zero star I could give, I would definitely do that. Stay away from this company. Never ever buy from it.

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    Reviewed Dec. 13, 2019

    I Will never order on line from Saks Off Fifth or from Saks because of my experience with a return. They buried "Final Sale" somewhere which I NEVER would have ordered clothing as a final sale without trying it on. I spoke with an agent and he agreed to have me return the item, and emailed me a Return Auth and even a free shipping label 'due to my inconvenince'. Well, today they sent me the item again with a form letter, "'Dear Valued Customer' we are not accepting this return and you have to keep it." I called again and oddly enough 'no supervisor is available' and they said them will do another investigation. Still no answer from Saks. DO NOT BUY FROM HERE.

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    Reviewed Dec. 13, 2019

    I found a pair of cute boots on line that I wanted to wear to my Christmas party, I placed the order on 12/11 and paid the extra $25 for next day delivery. On 12/12 I get an email stating my estimated delivery is 12/13 WTF! I called up Saks off 5th and spoke to 2 woman who tried telling me that my order was not placed before 2:30pm and that is why I wasn’t getting my boots next day, I told them nowhere on their site next to the spot you pick your shipping method does it even say that. Saks knowing this still has no issue taking your money hoping you don’t complain so they make out. I think Saks off 5th should take more responsibility for what they falsely advertise. My husband warned me after stepping foot into their store that they were nothing shy of a Burlington store with overpriced items.

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    Reviewed Dec. 10, 2019

    I bought two pairs of Ferragamo shoes along with other stuffs on Saks Fifth Avenue online store, as many of you know, Ferragamo is a European brand and the sizing can be different with US brands, I wasn’t sure what size would fit the best, so I bought multiple pairs. But both pairs were too big for me, and I had to return those shoes. I packed them carefully just as how they were shipped to me, all stuffed with paper shapers, a plastic stick to keep those shoes in their original shape and wrapped them with the paper that came in the box.

    I used UPS to ship both pairs back and one pair was processed within two weeks. But for the other pair, I waited for three weeks and nothing was heard from Saks Fifth Ave. Three weeks after I shipped them back, today, I contact Saks and they told me they confirmed the other pair of shoes that I returned to them were FAKE and they wouldn’t accept the return and they also told me they shipped the second pairs of shoes back to me through FedEx.

    After searching my recent pile of unopened Holiday packages, I found the package from Saks. I opened the package Saks shipped back to me, and everything in that shoe box was just a pair of shoes, COVERED with fingerprints, no paper wrappers or shoe shape supporters as how I returned these shoes. There is a printed paper note came with the shoe box claimed that the shoes I returned were fake. I wasn't even sure if this is the ACTUAL pair I returned. I called customer services twice and asked to speak with supervisors and they literally couldn't do anything but asked me to ship them back to do a second inspection. Who knows how long it’s gonna take and what could possibly happen during transportation! I politely rejected to ship them back again. I choose to bring those shoes back to a Saks Fifth Ave store and ask the store manager to do a second inspection.

    If necessary, I will bring them to a Ferragamo store and ask them to do an authentication. When I bought these shoes from the Saks Fifth Ave online website, the order status page showed these shoes were shipped directly from vendor, and I had NEVER swapped these shoes to fake ones I swear to my dear lord! So, if they are truly fake, then Saks Fifth Ave should investigate their own return department, and it's possibly an INSIDE JOB. I had been shopping at Saks Fifth Ave online store very frequently. I don't think I will shop at Saks Fifth Ave anymore after this time – this is very frustrating and make me wanna curse!

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    Reviewed Nov. 13, 2019

    I returned several items by mail and Saks did not provide a refund for all of the items I returned. I have never had this happen before. When I said I returned all of the items in the same box the rep basically accused me of lying. Stay away from this scummy business!

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    PriceStaff

    Reviewed Nov. 11, 2019

    Placed online order for sale on Gucci boots preorder. When I checked out price was different from sale price. I chatted online with a rep who assured me I would get discount price. Then I had another issue which I contacted another rep who then again assured me that everything would be ok and if not Saks would contact me. Item was due to be shipped Nov 2. I'm excited so I check to see when it will be delivered to find that the item is CANCELED and no longer available. This is the second time this has happened.

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    Reviewed Nov. 11, 2019

    I would rate this zero star if I could. This item came 4 days later than initially paid 2-day shipping. It was a birthday gift and I had to buy something else. Therefore the item was not needed anymore. I shipped back to Saks. After almost two weeks (returned item delivered per tracking number) there was no refund. Chatted with their customer service rep numerous times.

    Finally they told me the item was shipped back to me (I have not received the item yet). They denied my refund and the reason was the item had different leather as the one ordered and I didn't reported. First of all, how the hell on earth I would know the type of leather the designer used to make the bag? From a online picture? Secondly, obviously they shipped a wrong item in the first place. Third, when you return an item, there is a drop down menu to click a "reason", you can only select one. Do I need to tell them EVERYTHING they did was WRONG for me to NOT want the item. Consumers be aware. Never shop at SAKS!

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    Reviewed Nov. 7, 2019

    I ordered a $500 jumpsuit. It came in the mail worn, covered in makeup, smelling of body odor, absolutely disgusting. They claimed they would accept the return, and sent a label via email. I sent the item back, and they returned it citing it had been “used and worn and was non returnable”. Upon calling Saks customer care, they said the decision was not up to them but their distribution office (they also told me the distribution center did not read their notes or call them to honor the return) and there was nothing they would do about it. Paid $500 to be sent something disgusting. And then refused to be able to get a refund. That is basically stealing money from a customer and the most awful retail experience ever. I spend $25k a year with them. Will never order from them again. Be VERY wary of their company.

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    Reviewed Oct. 23, 2019

    I was missing a package that they never shipped. Contacted them for over a month. They route calls to Mexico to the rudest Hispanic people. They answer the phone in a angry demeaning tone. I was scolded by multiple people when I asked where my package is. Saks should stop hiring these people. They have no skills and I felt like they are speaking to a drug dealer not a Saks customer! Disgusting service. They lost a package and we never got it or refunded.

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    Reviewed Oct. 17, 2019

    Package order via two day shipping. Package was lost, clearly indicated by tracking going on a week since original delivery date. Only to be told an investigation needs to conclude with Fedex and at that time they will only send original package or issue refund. Disrespectful almost a month out won’t reship new item. Embarrassing service in comparison to peers especially when dealing with high value purchases.

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    Reviewed Sept. 26, 2019

    The Saks Fifth Avenue sells preowned items without indicating on their site or posting pictures of the item's current condition. I online purchased a HERMES watch. It came in heavily used condition and without the original box or proper packaging. Customer service is insulting, unresponsive when I asked them to send me the original box or questioned about the watch condition. Please see pictures of their email responses. This store does NOT understand that just because an item is at a discounted price, then it is okay for them to send a heavily worn and torn item without any original box or documentation.

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    Reviewed Sept. 25, 2019

    On September 9, 2019 I ordered a pair of Versace Chain Reaction Sz 12 Black from this merchant with an total order amount of $1,091.40 under order number. I never received conformation until the next Morning. The email stated that my package would delivered via FedEx. I paid additional $25.00 for overnight shipping because I needed to ensure I would received the package before leaving out of town. After tracking the package online it showed my package should arrive by September 10. I work two jobs and knew I would not be home that why I chose expedited shipping for that reason. I was at work and the package was left on my front doorstep of my apartment complex without signature as I tracked the package. When I got home, nothing was on the front door.

    I contacted Saks immediately within 24 hrs time frame via online chat since I was in a rush trying to get to my other job. The chat agent stated that I have to wait 10-14 business day for investigation, seriously 10-14 business day? I ordered the package I chose expedited shipping which cost extra. This is unacceptable solution that they offered me. I would never ever buy anything off Saks Fifth Avenue again as they do not take responsibility for undelivered package. As for now, I will only accept the refund or my item to resolve my problem. The only thing offered to due was credit $25.00 shipping cost. Horrible customer service and policy are terrible. I mean do not place an order. This will rob you.

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    Reviewed Sept. 6, 2019

    Have been a long-term shopper at Saks.com (over a decade). Today I could not access my online account. Called customer service. First representative could not find my profile, and insisted I did not have a profile/online account with Saks.com. Frustrated I asked to speak with the supervisor. The second representative said it took her about a minute to locate my profile. Then it turned out my profile was associated with a wrong email address (someone just altered my email address apparently). I find this incredible and a serious security concern.

    This representative disagreed with this assessment, saying well you've got your account back so nothing to worry about. Of course there's everything to worry about! My account was accessed and changed! I asked to lodge a complaint. Well the next person who was supposed to handle my complaint, after hearing my experience, asked me if I was complaining about Capital One because she was from Saks credit service! At this point I just gave up. Saks is no longer what it used to be, it now just sucks.

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    Reviewed Sept. 5, 2019

    I wish I could give zero stars. Saks sent me a 7 1/2 instead of the 6 1/2 pair of shoes I ordered. When I returned they refused to refund and said the shoes had scratches on the sole and were worn and would be returning the item. How could I wear a shoe that was too big and furthermore why would I want it when I never ordered it in the first place. It was returned exactly how it came. The customer service people are disgustingly rude and repeat the same lines over and over and are of no assistance. I am so disgusted. Saks has just lost a customer who spends upwards of $10,000 a year over a $600 pair of shoes. This company is a fraud and I will be disputing the charges with my credit card company and filing a claim against them. I cannot understand how they continue to get away with this. I wish I had read reviews before I purchased.

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    Reviewed Aug. 28, 2019

    I ordered 6 bracelets from their web site and got the package delivered today. When I opened the box, there was only 1 bracelet inside. I called them and they told me they shipped 6 & that there is nothing they can do. They said they will just investigate it and I should call them back in 2 weeks! They couldn’t even provide me with a confirmation email saying they will investigate it. This place is horrible and I will NEVER shop from them again, online or in person. What a disgusting company. They should close down!

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    Reviewed Aug. 27, 2019

    I recently purchased a pair of Valentino boots for $1853.44 CAD. I attempted to make this purchase on three separate occasions but the website would not let me check out due to a "technical error". The first time I was told that the currency settings on my computer were wrong and that is why I couldn't check out. This was incorrect, all my settings were configured properly, I had the CS agent walk me though it step my step. Out of frustration I decided to purchase the boots elsewhere but couldn't find them so I sadly returned to the Saks website two days later to make the purchase. I received the same technical error upon checkout. I tried on my mobile, on a different computer and in a different browser and it still didn't work. I contacted customer service and they told me they were having server issues and to try again in an hour.

    A few hours later I tried again only to get the same error. The customer service agent told me to try on a different browser, after explaining how many different ways I tried to make this purchase she finally agreed to complete my check out. When I asked if they would wave the $25 dollar express shipping fee as a sign of good will for all my trouble they refused. On a nearly $2000 item Saks was not willing to give me free shipping even though it took multiple conversations with their CS team and unnecessary time out of my schedule to make a purchase because their own technical issues. Worse yet, no one seemed to care how complicated this process was and it appears as though they aren't taking any steps to fix it in a reasonable amount of time. This is not the luxury experience, this is not customer service and this is not what I would expect from Saks.

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    Reviewed Aug. 12, 2019

    Such a piece of **...If you want to waste your money go for it...If not stay far away from this website...I ordered a red pump...First day I wore...Heel broke..Called customer care...They asked me to return it...Returned...It came right back...Again called them 4 times...Every time they said 'within 24 to 48 hours they will call or send me email' but every time there is nothing so 5th time they finally said they cannot take back their piece of **...So what will I do with this new broken piece! Their cc is just full of liars...All thieves...

    I wish I read some reviews before buying...Do not make the same mistake as I did....I am telling everyone not to buy from this website. They are nothing but liars...I called them from last 45 days just to return a broken shoe...No record nothing...Every time you have to call story what happened...But before every call they will tell you story...'your call may be recorded bla bla bla'....

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    Reviewed Aug. 4, 2019

    I get regular emails when there is a sale at Saks Fifth Ave Online and saw a bag that I liked. I tried to buy it but it says it’s sold out but I can be waitlisted when it becomes available. This is last season style and it is not new. I signed up to get an email and text when it becomes available. I get a text and email 2 days later the same style and color bag available but they are charging from $278 to $609. I called customer service they said they cannot honor that price and they are charging me $489 instead which is almost twice the price. Very disappointing and no integrity. If this was Nordstrom they would have honored price. It’s false advertising and it’s like a scam. For such a high end store it has low integrity. Plus it was just 2 days later they won’t honor price. Very poor customer service.

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    Reviewed July 25, 2019

    I bought a pair of very expensive shoes 7 months ago from Saks located in Dallas TX. I never had the chance to wear them, it was an unusual color and hard to match. Eventually I found the right outfit to go with it and realized one shoe is size 37 one shoe is size 40!! Took it back to store, they were very rude!!! Very disappointing for a store like Saks.

    I called the customer service and a rude man said "It has been 7 months and now you are reporting it??"!!! Shaming me for a mistake that an employee at Saks has made! He said, "nothing we can do." This is so disappointing, so frustrating and absolutely unacceptable for a store like SAKS FIFTH AVENUE. I am so upset with the way I have been treated way more that the money I have lost! I emailed them and yet nothing! I do not know how else I can ask for assistance. People should know my story!! Saks does not take responsibility for their mistakes and instead they will blame you and shame you!! UNACCEPTABLE!

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    Reviewed July 17, 2019

    If only I had read the negative reviews earlier! Stella McCartney shoes posted for $171 Canadian. When I went to purchase it online, it became double the price. Online chat team guaranteed they will honor the price, I even have the chat record on pdf as proof. Online team member Sarah informed me I should go ahead and buy it at full price (double) and I will get a price adjustment.

    First, it's been about 12 days since I ordered, the item isn't even here. Only after the product took so long to arrive, I started reading reviews online about Saks online purchases and I thought oh no, they will not give me the price adjustment because they cannot be trusted. So I contacted them online and of course, even before I received my shoes, I find out, the "claim for adjustment has been denied". Being someone who only uses high end designer items, I now am scratching off Saks as an option to buy from. At this point, I can only blame myself for not doing my homework earlier and checking online reviews.

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    Reviewed July 10, 2019

    I was on the Saks website in May 2019 because they had a sale on designer bags. I then go to look at their offerings and notice that the bag I'm obsessed with (a black hardware YSL) was on sale (regular $2850, on sale for $2190 CAD). I thought WOW I can't believe my luck and went to purchase immediately. When trying to check out the price reflected in the cart was still $2850 rather than the $2190 I saw online. I went to the chat option on Saks to get some help and was greeted by a lovely sales person who ensured me that if I purchased the bag, she could adjust the price immediately after I purchased. No worries I thought, I'll do that. But, when I tried to purchase the bag the cart said sold out. The sales person said, unfortunately, there was nothing she could do about that, but I was assured that if I purchased at a later date I could still receive that price (her guarantee).

    Over the next couple of weeks, I continued to check back on the site, by which time the bag had gone on pre-order. I tried numerous times to purchase it on pre-order as was still assured that I would get the sale price I'd seen previously (of which I have email proof and screenshots of chats with Saks associates). By this point, I'd spoken with multiple chat associates who assured me I would get that price once I could purchase it. I had no reason to think that their "assurance" meant nothing.

    Fast forward to July 1, 2019 the bag is finally back in stock and I purchase it. I immediately go to the chat to request the price change (as I'd been promised.) I was told that it would take 10-15 days to process (which was weird as a previous associate said she could change the price immediately once I purchased it.) I then follow up on day 10 as I hadn't been contacted and was told that my price adjustment had been "denied since as this is one of premium designers and these designers are excluded for adjustments." So, not only did I need to follow up with their customer service, but I also was consistently promised by different associates that this would be done. The associate told me "according to our records the request was not assured as this is one of our premium designers." However, I have email and chat proof that this was assured (and was never communicated to me that there was a possibility that it may be un-assured).

    Saks, you need to honor the promises of your customer service associates as they are client-facing. I will NOT be shopping at Saks again after this long, drawn out, annoying 2-month process where I constantly had to check in. I feel lied to and I honestly think that the Saks system as a whole is terrible. If you ever see a sales price on their website, be aware that you may have to pull teeth to get it.

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    Reviewed July 10, 2019

    The Saks did not refund my money. They didn't deliver my package which I bought from them online to my door, did not even put it inside the gate. It's a gated community. I did not get my items, my purchase order # **. They said that the delivery was made. (It was not! They left a package on the street, outside the gate.) They said it is not their fault that the package was vandalized and items were stolen. How it is not their fault??? They just left it on the busy street, it was NOT delivered to my address, my door not even inside the gate. The delivery was not complete. To leave a package on the street? I buy online a lot but have never had anyone just left my things on the street. The supervisor Iris ** was rude and said that the decision is final and she would not issue a refund. I will NEVER buy anything from Saks and I have been their customer for decades. Tatyana

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    Reviewed June 23, 2019

    Saks.com has the worst customer service. Target, Walmart and the Dollar store has better customer service than Saks.com. I placed several orders online that went through just to be cancelled the day after. Twice using Saks Fifth Avenue card. When I called they said, "It was the back office that cancelled the orders. You have to contact them." I said, "Well let me speak to them" and they said, "We can't."

    I finally placed another order using a different credit card just to see what would happen. It went through. The credit card was accepted and it went through fine but a few hours later Saks.com sent me an email the order was cancelled. I called and asked why was it cancelled. They are all foreign, ignorant and rude and can care less what they tell you or how you feel. It is worst than having no one on the other line. The worst! They put me on hold and sent me to the recording that you get when you first call. I had to keep calling to get someone to actually tell me why the order was cancelled and still they would not help me.

    After numerous calls they said it was a security issue and I said what is the issue. The address and billing are the same and have been for several years and I am using a good card that the transaction/purchase went through so what is the security issue? Nothing has changed at all! They said, "We don't know. Just a security issue." I asked who can help me. They told me, "You would have to wait a few days and security will call you. When we don't know."

    Are you kidding me. They will call me. Why the hell can't I call them and see what the stupid non existent issue is because there isn't any issue. Just poor poor customer service with no one to help. The orders keep getting cancelled no reason and not getting resolved and no call from the so called non existent security department!!!! I have spent thousands of dollars at this horrible terrible worst store in the world to get treated with no regard or service at all!!!! I hate Saks Fifth Avenue online and most of their stores aren't any better. I hope they go out of business!

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    Reviewed June 10, 2019

    The customer service department at Saks when you call via phone is completely unhelpful, uncaring and pretty much refuses to handle your issue with any amount of concern or professionalism. I recently had the experience having to place an order over the phone with them to have shipped to my local store, as I didn't want it shipped to my address. For some reason Saks doesn't give the option when placing an order online to have something shipped to the customer address or store address, as do most stores. They were impossible to deal with. I have never had so much trouble and to think how much money I'm spending on an item with their store to have to go through any hassle is beyond comprehension. I will be making purchases at Neiman Marcus from now on.

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    Reviewed June 1, 2019

    I bought several items online, however a few thing did not fit so I printed a return label to send them back. Three items were put in one box and shipped to them per their instructions. A few weeks later, I received an email from them saying these items have been returned and one of the items was missing. I call up customer service and they said they will check to see if they can find the pair of shoes in the warehouse. A week has passed and no return, so I call again and they said they could not find the shoes but they will launch an internal investigation. I call two weeks later and they said they have closed the investigation and will not issue a refund. Now, I am out of pocket a few hundred dollars on a pair of shoes I never wore. I am quite disappointed with the experience as I had to call for updates each time and I no longer feel safe buying from them.

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    Reviewed May 30, 2019

    I purchased a Versace watch from Saks Fifth Avenue online store. After 5 month the watch stopped working. I’m currently residing in Italy so I took it to a Versace store to check it out for me but I was told that the watch is counterfeited item. Most Versace watches made in Italy or Switzerland but mine was made in China. I will be back to the states mid September. I have a letter from the store stated that the watch is fake and all the components of the watch are bad. I’m hoping they will refund my money otherwise I have to hire a lawyer to take care of this matter.

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    Reviewed May 11, 2019

    Bought a pair of coated pants that were defective and rubbed off all over my clothes. Saks refused to take them back because they had been worn when they sold me a bad product. Unbelievable! I had issues with them in the past too when they charged my card and never sent the product (took multiple calls to get the refund. And when I used my rewards dollars on a product they never sent due to system error and they didn’t refund my reward even after multiple calls. The absolute worst. Literally choose any competitor and you will get better service.

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    Reviewed May 7, 2019

    I bought a 300$+ blowdryer which I waited over 2 weeks to receive it. It arrived with the box beat up and used. Then I opened the box thinking maybe it was just the box that was used, even though that's already bad enough for an expensive blow dryer. The blowdryer was used!! I was so disappointed!!! The package was sloppy, the paper inside looked folded and used, the blowdryer had dirt marks and scratches. I got so mad, I called to ask about returns. I had to call in total 3-4 times. I am STILL waiting for my refund at this moment! I also had to drive to the post office and follow their procedures to return the product. First and LAST time I use this website for my online purchases. Their loss! Go for more reputable online retailers!

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    Reviewed May 1, 2019

    I purchased an item on their website to pick up in store. Prior to hitting "purchase" on the site, I reviewed my order and noticed that there was one incorrect key typed for my email address, so I went back, fixed it and hit save. It did not save the correct email address and when it went to the final screen with my order number, I saw this error.

    I immediately called customer service and they informed me that they couldn't change an order or an email for security but they would make note of this and connect me with the security team. I was not able to get through, so they called me the next morning. I missed the call and called back as soon as I received their message. I left a voicemail because no one answered and tried to call customer service again. They stated that they made note of this issue and they would have the security people call again.

    They never called, canceled my order and when I called again yesterday, they informed me of this. So today I decided I'll just call the store and ask them to hold the product and I'll run in. I called into the store, was transferred 4 times, and then when I finally called back I asked to speak with someone who could assist me with purchasing a wallet. When I finally got someone on the phone he was incredibly rude, and he when I asked him if I could purchase a wallet he was like "We don't really have a department that sells wallets" in an incredibly sassy voice. I just hung up and called Barney's and they were so helpful and I went in store and purchased from them. No need to waste my good money on a bunch of rude people who haven't been trained and can't think their way out of a paper bag.

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    Reviewed April 8, 2019

    Please save your money and don't shop at Saks. It has the worst customer services. They sent me a wrong item and when I requested to exchange for the correct item, they said that the item that I ordered is out of stock... They did not let me get a refund and it took so long for the return/exchange process to happen. Please be a smart shopper and avoid this place!!!

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    Reviewed April 4, 2019

    Saks had the worst system ever and the worst customer service. They don't care about customer. They are just a SCAM upscale store. It was during March Promotion. If you buy over $2k, you get $450 Gift Card. My order was process online. Then they send an email. Said I need to call back otherwise they would canceled within 48hrs. Email was sent out on Friday morning. I called the # on the email all day, no one picked up. It was only a voice mail on the other ends of the line. Left bunch of voicemails telling them to call me back and DO NOT CANCEL MY ORDER. In the email, it said their office opens Saturday and Sunday. So I called again on Saturday and Sunday still no one picked up or call back. So I decided to go online and get the Saks number and try that. Got a live person, who couldn't do anything but to transfer me to the not working #.

    Try calling again, and escalate the situations and this time they send a request/tickets to the back team department. Comes Monday morning @ 1AM, I got an emails from SAKS saying my order was canceled. I was so furiously MAD. I called them again, escalate the situations, they said they will reorder the items. This time, they forgot to add the $450 promotion. I told them right away after receiving an email confirmation. They said they will send request to the back office and approve this promotion. Few days later, no updates. I got my items delivered, but one was missing and no GIFT CARD sent. So I decided to call back to find out that they didn't approved the request and told me that one of the items was not qualify and another items was canceled by the system. So I was only able to be offered a $150 gift card. I am so ANGRY that all my time and efforts is being screwed by Saks. NEVER AGAIN I AM SHOPPING AT SAKS.

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    Reviewed March 26, 2019

    Customer service at Saks is the worst. My order was cancel twice online and when I call the customer service number they keep telling me someone will contact me in 24-48 hours. That was 3/19/2019. It’s now 3/26/2019!!! I don’t think they care! Sad that a upscale Business like Saks don’t care about the Customers!!! Something have to be done.

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    Reviewed March 14, 2019

    I’ve been shopping Saks.com for 25 years and have an account. When I place an order it automatically ships to the address I have on my account. I ordered 2 pair of shoes on December 26 and the confirmation emails said my address. On December 28 I received an email saying my shoes had been delivered to my street address BUT in Texas, and I live in California. They will not issue a refund and made no attempt to recover the shoes. I have hired a lawyer and don’t care if it costs me 20 times what the shoes cost.

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    Reviewed March 8, 2019

    Saks Off Fifth. I wish I could give 0 stars. I ordered some boots for Christmas for my sister, after she worn them 3 times, they have a huge hole by the seam. I called customer service and I told them the story, they sent me a shipping label to send the item back. Now they told me that they cannot give me the refund because the boots were worn and the 30 days policy expired. They don't care about their customer service and about the products quality they are selling. This is unbelievable.

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    Reviewed Feb. 10, 2019

    I received a pair of very expensive leather pants with the seam damaged. I immediately called customer service, sent a picture, and returned the pants. The return was received on January 15. It is now Feb 10, and my credit card has still not been credited.

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    Reviewed Feb. 8, 2019

    I purchased two cardigans a month ago when there was a 40% off promotion. The promotion code was not working and the service agent advised me to continue with the purchase and they would refund the difference afterwards as there was a technical issue. So I continued with the purchase and requested for a refund via email. The service agent told me that the refund will be reflected in my credit card within 3-5 business days.

    I called them a week later and told them that I still haven't received the refund and they told me that there was a problem with the system, he could not check the status for the order now and asked me to call again tomorrow. That's what I did again. Called tomorrow and their payment partner's network was still down. Nothing they can do, but promised to email me once the issue is solved and will update me with the status. Another two weeks, not a single word from them, and I had to call again and explained the whole situation to another service agent again. And the same old story, the refund has been requested and confirmed, should be in my account in 3-5 business day and of course, it's not there and asked me to wait again.

    What a scam - the whole refund process took over a month and there was a technical problem internally, a technical problem with the payment partner and issue with reflecting the refund on my credit card. No one followed up with me, all false promises with the customer service agents, repeated the story with over 6 service agent and what they offered was nothing but WAIT.

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    Reviewed Feb. 8, 2019

    It's a terrible experience of buying stuff from Saks Fifth. First, the quality of the shoes are not good, there have some cracks after couple of times wearing the shoes, I think it's because the glue the manufacturer used to connect the bottom of the shoe to the side are weak? Anyway, the bottom detached from the side for both side of the shoes! I request a return and took photos before I send them back. However, what's worse than the quality of the shoes is the way the customer service treated me, they basically said: "We got the returning shoes, they are in good condition, we have already send it back to you." Are you kidding me?? So their logic is if there is any damage, if they claimed they did not see it, then they are not there? Is it an insult for the customer's intelligence!

    But apparently they don't care about this and they transfer to the supervisor and let me hold on line for half an hour without answering! After connected to the supervisor, she just kept saying: "The shoes are worn and not able to be sold again." Of course they are worn, why would I spend more than 500 dollars and not wearing them? But I did not abuse them! Apparently, that's the quality issues. After 20 mins, they said they could refund me 20% and the shipping I paid. I accepted the offer, however, I'm not going to repair the shoes, probably throw them away to avoid the frustrated shopping experience from SUCKS FIFTH!!

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    Reviewed Jan. 27, 2019

    Saks Fifth Avenue, OFF Fifth Avenue, Lord & Taylor, all of the Hudson group stores how ridiculous. I placed an online order at Thanksgiving. It was a promotion that by spend so much money they'll give me $100 gift card. It is supposed to arrive by December 13th in my email. Never received it. I called them. Keep in mind each time you call him 'cause it a language barrier. You have to ask for a customer service manager that takes approximately 45 minutes to an hour. I called once a week until today. Each time they tell me they got to email it to me within 5 to 7 days.

    Today they told me the gift card they mailed it to me which they never did and it was used on December 3rd 2018. That is strange because they weren't supposed to issue it till December 13th 2018 by email. The guy was extremely rude. Of course they don't speak English. I said, "So I called you last week, the week before, the week before that and it takes you 2 months to tell me that it was used in December. Doesn't make sense. I never received it." I will never shop at any of the Hudson group stores that include Saks, Saks Fifth Avenue, Saks OFF Fifth Avenue, Lord & Taylor. They lost a customer that's been close to $20,000 in 2018 over $100. It's absolutely pathetic. Buyer beware. But it's quite the scam they have going. Tell you to buy this buy that and will give you this which they don't.

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    Reviewed Jan. 26, 2019

    What a horrible experience. I purchased 5x $500 gift cards for my wife. I gave them to her for Christmas. We went to return them in a store in Raleigh NC, a front desk clerk rudely told my wife, “we cannot take them back” while she proceeded to play on her phone. We spoke with customer service online who sent a refund label so that we could mail them back. They arrived Jan 2nd.

    The website and rules say allow (2-3) business days for processing and an additional 10 days max for refund to show up on credit card statement. It has now been 16 days without a $2500 refund. I have called 5 times to politely discuss and express my concern for such a large refund. I get the same answer that no one can do anything from the “customer service center”. It’s been an awful experience and I will truly never give this company a penny.

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    Reviewed Jan. 26, 2019

    I used to shop don't stop at the store but after I pay them off I will never use the store again. They owe me money on bring friends and also making my account negative behind their services babe. I've been waiting on a refund which I have all the emails and still no refund in my account yet so I'm not a very happy camper. So individual the name Carlos ** supposed to help, I supposed to receive a roofing a long time ago and still haven't received the last one. This is just ridiculous and it's even overdrafted my account. I need a resolution.

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    Reviewed Jan. 24, 2019

    I purchased a set of glasses ($100 for 2 glasses, not cheap!) and when they arrived I noticed they had a scratch, so I called customer service and nobody could tell me how to exchange them, since this is an international order. I have worked for department stores before and I shop a lot in Nordstrom, Hudsons Bay, Selfridges, Lane Crawford, Harrods, etc. and this is the worst customer service I have ever seen! I will certainly never purchase anything s from them again.

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    Reviewed Jan. 22, 2019

    This store promised me a gift card with a purchase on Thanksgiving day but I never received, I was supposed to received the gift card inside the package but it was not. I called customer service to complain and they say they will send me a new one in three weeks, I wait all that long and still didn’t received. I call to complain again and they told me they will send a new one again in three weeks, it’s almost four weeks since I spoke with the second person and still didn’t receive it. It seems like they fooled me.

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    Reviewed Jan. 14, 2019

    Ordered on 12/28, have spoken to 3 CS agents. The last time I spoke to someone was 1/14. My package has not arrived and there has been no update since the 10th. The agent is starting an investigation and the refund will take 10-14 business days to receive. Up to 3 weeks! I work for an online store and am able to open a claim and refund an order within the hour. I know $100 isn't a lot of money to them but this is terrible customer service.

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    Reviewed Jan. 2, 2019

    I've placed an order 10 on December 22, the order was first showing as “received”, then “submitted” then it showed as “processed” meaning it is ready to ship. Then the next day I got an email saying the item I ordered is out of stock and they cancelled my order. Now 10 days later I see that amount on my card!!!! I called them asking why after 10 days it still is showing on my bank card??? The online customer service associate said that I need to provide him with the credit card information as well as the expiration date so that he can escalate the matter for the funds to be released back!! Why would I ever give him my card number when they have already charged me??

    Then I asked for the supervisor. She came to the phone after a long wait, she said to give her the bank name and the phone number of the bank so that they can call my bank and ask them to release the funds! I asked why the previous associate asked for my card number and expiration date, she said they didn’t ask!! I mean it’s like this, before 2017 the online customer service representatives were Americans. There was never a problem whatsoever. Since 2017 Saks hired some third party overseas company and now representatives who answer are located in Philippines and all those countries. Which I don’t have a problem with, but in 2017 right after they have changed their customer service to overseas third party company, there was this big disaster when Saks Fifth Avenue customer’s entire information, addresses, bank cards, SSN etc were hacked. They called it an inside job.

    Saying that they have caught whoever those people were. For some time I was unable to shop there as they warned all their customer of the problem. And now, them to hold my funds on the order that they had canceled 10 days ago, why?? When I called the online customer service, asking that they refund my money on the order they had canceled as it still 10 days later shows as charged, he asked that I provide him with my card numbers with expiration dates! I mean why?? Which when he transferred me to his supervisor she said they don’t ask such information. I love Saks Fifth Avenue. But, hiring third party company to handle online matters and payments in such way, the least to say unprofessional. I mean I don’t feel safe anymore.

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    Reviewed Dec. 31, 2018

    My husband bought a bag for me in this store. I decided to exchange it and next day we went to the store thinking it is going to take us just a few minutes. We have spent almost two hours waiting to exchange it. The manager kept saying that “you didn’t do a transaction with this credit card” even though the bank provided her all details of the transaction. Finally they found and resolved it after almost two hours. But this is not the worst! When my husband left to find a receipt in the car, the retail associate Fidelia mocked and laughed at my husband with her colleague behind his back. She didn’t see me standing just right next to her.

    When confronted her why she is being so rude and disrespectful she yelled at me in front of other customers! I called the headquarters to complain about. They assured me that it is not the way Fifth off Ave treat customers and they are going to resolve it. One month after, nothing changed. Fidelia is still working there with customers. I guess it is Fifth Off Ave store new policy to mock and humiliate customers. We will never shop there again! Keep in mind my story if you decide to go there again!

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    Reviewed Dec. 27, 2018

    I was not going to write this review, but now I have to because I waited for the Saks customer service to help resolve my matter, about placing an order for a product that was showing available and then it got canceled from Saks saying it was not available. I spoke to multiple customer care representatives who didn’t help me out, and then finally I spoke to one in the corporate office who promised to help me out but did not, and I also tried calling her and emailed her multiple times with no answer. I was promised a gift card that I still have not received. In conclusion an absolute disappointment, and a disregard to the consumer from a corporate like Saks Fifth Avenue. Didn’t expect this!!!

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    Reviewed Dec. 21, 2018

    So this is absolutely ridiculous. I place an order for an Armani suit. I get the email the following day that, "Your order has been cancelled". I called the customer service & they put a new order & charged my card again. So the suit comes 3 days later & guess what, it’s a different suit. So I give them a callback & they wanted to charge my card AGAIN. That is $3300 in total for an item worth $1100. And now on top of everything, I’ve deal with the hassle of return as well. Absolutely ridiculous experience. Substandard service.

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    Reviewed Dec. 18, 2018

    I ordered a pair of shoes on Nov 30th and had a two day delivery on the item. The package never arrived! I called and the agents and Supervisor were super rude! I have yet to receive a refund or the merchandise. I called FedEx and they flat out told me that the package was lost and that I needed to contact Saks. When I called Saks the agent told me that I had a 10-14 day investigation process that could not be expedited. Needless to say I’m furious! I told the representative that I couldn’t care less about their investigation especially since FedEx has already admitted to the package being lost! Why should I the consumer be punished for a mistake that happened with a Company that I didn’t choose to deliver my item!

    The supervisor was condescending and did nothing to fix the problem! I waited to the 10 day mark and a different representative tried to tell me a different date that my order was escalated! When he was corrected by me he further read the notes and gave me the original date! He then told me that I needed to wait to Dec 27th before I can expect to hear anything back! That’s almost a full month of no refund and no shoes! From reading different reviews Saks treat its customers like dirt and I’m left with the worst taste in My mouth! I would love for a representative to contact me however, I’d prefer they all be retrained on customer service before they reach out. Maybe a higher official has more decency!

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    Reviewed Dec. 6, 2018

    After being a loyal customer for years, I had 3 pairs of shoes that I had returned to Saks because they did not fit, returned to me saying they were damaged. I had only tried them at home inside and put them back in the box immediately. The shoes had no damage that I could find. I contacted Saks disputing their claim and returned the shoes again. Wouldn’t you know they sent them back again and refused to give me a refund. Again, I tried these shoes on at home and immediately put them back in the box for return. Buyers beware. I will never buy from this poorly run company again and will tell anyone asking about them.

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    Reviewed Dec. 3, 2018

    I purchase Salvatore Ferragamo shoe on November 27, 2018 (Cyber Monday). After 9 days Saks canceled my ordered due to inventory. Same shoe was on other website for similar or little higher price but I choose to ordered on Saks. Now, I requested to offer me same discount so I can order different shoe but Saks did not. I am not happy with services Saks offered.

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    Reviewed Nov. 30, 2018

    I have been a loyal customer for 10+ years (credit card and all). I ordered several items on Black Friday looking to take advantage of sales (I could have chosen sales at any store - would have been better off at Neiman). My box arrived 2 days later - it was open, no receipt and some metal contraption was inside that my 2 yr old son grabbed (thrilling...). 3 of the most expensive items (including a pair of sneakers - not small things!) were missing.

    When I called to inform the company, certain they would just apologize and instantly send me my items, I was put on hold for over an hour (literally) and told they would open an investigation and it would take 10-14 business days. When I called later to ask for a status update the woman said there is no 10-14 business day update. I was not offered anything for the inconvenience of not getting my items on time (or maybe ever), missing out on Black Friday deals, them holding my $1K... and for the time spent with the very unfriendly and unhelpful customer service reps. Still have not received my items. I don't shop Saks and pay huge mark-ups for this type of service. They now risk alienating their few remaining customers.

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    Reviewed Nov. 28, 2018

    Please do not order or purchase anything from this store. I purchased over $1000 worth of merchandise back in October and have yet to receive the items or a credit. The items have been returned to the warehouse because they were undeliverable, which is a lie. I have called and messaged customer service at least 20 times and have spoken to managers who do absolutely nothing. Every time it’s, "You’ll receive the credit in the next few days," but nothing. I’m not sure what to do other than dispute the charge.

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    Reviewed Nov. 25, 2018

    Glitches with orders and Saks doesn't take responsibility. It has happened to me 3 times already. I placed an order when they had a good deal (40%). Then, I received a confirmation email and all looked good. Then I wait a few days without any additional follow up emails that my item was shipped. At this point, I decided to call Saks just to hear that there was a glitch with their website and that the order was rejected and didn't get processed!!! AND WHY NOBODY NOTIFIED ME RIGHT AFTER IT HAPPENED??? Garbage Service!!! I then tell them to place the same item and they tell me that they don't have my size anymore!!! I WAS MADDDD. So, I tell them to give me the same sale for a different item as a replacement, but they said NO!!! SAKS Fifth Ave or SUKS Fifth Ave? Will never shop there again!!!

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    Reviewed Nov. 24, 2018

    Terrible returning process, extremely rude sales. I purchased 700 dollar worth of perfume when they had a promotion, "get fifty dollar gift card when you spend more than five hundred." But the promotion was so close to Black Friday which they have a promotion for "get fifty dollar gift card when you spend a hundred and fifty." So I had a return for two of the bottles. Because there was a unused gift card involved, they have to call some gift card centre to void the card. It's not as easy as usual to do the return, but it shouldn't be that difficult either. My friend and I literally stood and waited at the reception for more than thirty minutes for the store manager to come.

    In the meantime, the Chinese Sales was extremely impatient, rolled his eyes couple times, very unpleasant smile and tone. Unwilling to call the store manager. I ask him to led us upstairs to the manager, and the refund was finally being processed. He told us there is only one manager for this whole store and she is extremely busy, a lot of work can only be process by her. Excuse me? Does that even make sense? You are a three-floor luxury store. Was only one manager can handle return with gift cards? But anyway, I have no intentions to make a scene, and since you are explaining it nicely, I am happy to show understanding. And then the most ridiculous part came, when we left, he said "hope I never have to see you guys again." I doubt if he would still say that if I'm not Chinese.

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    Reviewed Nov. 1, 2018

    After 60 minutes conversation in the phone was not able to find my order and cannot return my money until they get the order back. The order is at their distribution center. I was taught to read all of the booths and they will give me a refund in 14 business days. The customer service center workers are rude and unprofessional. This includes 3 supervisors. He gave me a number that didn’t work. I am now out of my boots and my money. Don’t purchase anything from Saks. It a nightmare. I am truly disappointed.

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    Reviewed Oct. 27, 2018

    I ordered boots online and returned the same day! I received the shoes back a week later with packaging tape stating the shoes were worn and not returnable. I contacted Saks. They told me to send the shoes back for a review. For a second time again shoes were returned to me! Someone in receiving office put packaging tape on soles on a brand new pair of Christian Louboutin boots! Customer service is horrible. Do not buy online or from Saks!

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    Reviewed Oct. 23, 2018

    I walked into Saks Fifth Avenue Yesterday wanting to purchase a purse. I had on work out clothes and a cap on. I am an Editor for high-end merchandise in Miami. As soon as I walked in I was immediately targeted as someone suspicious for stealing. The staff at your department store were relentless and even went as far as to say not to touch the merchandise. I could not believe it. I have purchased so many purses from this store in the past. I was appalled and just decided to leave. PLEASE NOTE: Not everyone that enters your store in work out clothes is a thief. I will never shop at your store again. Shame on you! My email is **. Maybe someone from corporate can explain to me why this happened.

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    Reviewed Oct. 20, 2018

    After 50 minutes conversation in the phone. Was not able to place an order. Very rude and unprofessional customer service including couple of supervisors.

    Every person I spoke to told me I can make a decision on the company’s behalf!!!

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    Reviewed Oct. 11, 2018

    I purchased on 8/23/2018, a Valentino Rockstud Wallet, and a Gucci IPad Case, and a Gucci Queen Margaret black small wallet. I received 3 pairs of Gucci sunglasses! I called immediately, and was told how sorry they were and to send the Sunglasses back, which I did. I got them back in the mail stating this was not my original order, duh! That’s why I sent them back! I have sent them back twice now, I called today, waited for over 30 min, for a supervisor to take my call.

    Again, another BS runaround call. They said they will contact the shipping dept, and get back to me next week, it’s now 10/11/2018. I am called Amex tomorrow and filing a police report against Saks Fifth Avenue, they are thieves! I will NEVER EVER purchase from them again. Nordstrom, and Neiman Marcus are the only way to go, period. I hope this will help any future potential buyers.

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    Reviewed Sept. 30, 2018

    In April, 2018 I ordered a Tuxedo shirt for a wedding. The item was on sale for $183.0. When I received the shirt, I was shocked to see that Saks Fifth Avenue sent me a used shirt wrapped in, what appears to be, a dry cleaning clear plastic bag. The shirt had a soiled collar, missing a button and looked raggedy. I called customer service within the hour, but all they had to say; “… just return it to us and we will give you a 5% discount on your next purchase”. That was the quality of Saks’s customer service!

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    Reviewed Sept. 27, 2018

    Using a 10% OFF Moon Deal code to purchase an eye cream from Saksfifth.com. Credit card company says the purchase has been approved by the bank but the merchant cancelled it later on their own. I called the 24/7 customer service phone line to re-order and yet again the order has been canceled by Saks the 2nd time. The bank reassure my card is normal and it is Saks canceled the request for payment on both occasion. I only remember the 24/7 customer service rep reluctant to verify my credit card information and shipping address. He wasn't rushing but seems to avoid telling me the reasons why Saks refused my order. My bank told me the $1200 pending charges will fall off the system within 4 business days. If Saks does not honor Moon Deal discount code, don't participate. Saks is wasting customer's time.

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    Reviewed Sept. 9, 2018

    I purchased a store brand suit, priced at $799. A week later, I tried to put it on, but I had to remove the numerous tags on the sleeves and other places. While removing the tags on the left sleeve, the material was torn and I could see through to the liner underneath. It turns out the thread they used to attach the tags was a better quality than the material of the suit! So, I took it back to the outlet, in Aurora Ohio, but the store manager refused to return it, exchange it, or acknowledge responsibility. He was actually insulting and threatened to call the police. I will now show the suit and tell my story to everyone willing to listen.

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    Reviewed Sept. 8, 2018

    I bought a pair of G-Star jeans on sale, it turns out that they sent the wrong pair, knowing that the picture on the site wasn’t the jeans, this is by far the worse customer service, and advice you to go to the store instead of buying online.

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    Reviewed Sept. 6, 2018

    I ordered a monogrammed toddler sweater and the spent uncountable phone calls and hours on hold trying to find out when it will be shipped. Asking for a manager/supervisor is a waste of time, as they do not help. They only read back what was previously recorded by the other associates. Saks does not know the meaning of Customer Service anymore. I worked for the company for 10 years many years ago, and this would never have been tolerated back then!

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    Reviewed Aug. 30, 2018

    Look, I would love to be able to say, Welcome to Australia, Saks on 5th Avenue but the truth is you must avoid this merchant. I have tried 4 times to purchase shoes through their website, PayPal deducted the appropriate amount and each time the order failed to process. But the most frustrating thing is customer service. They replied to my first inquiry with a non-event, 'Sorry can't process order'... Ah, why, please? Even though their emails clearly state 'shipping to Australia' and shoes are 'in stock' etc. And, yes, I purchased goods online many times so I know what I’m doing. I tried again to make a purchase and this time not even a reply from customer service when the order 'failed' yet again. So now I have to wait another week for PayPal to return the money to my account. And BTW, PayPal hasn't replied to my inquiry either - are they no longer trustworthy?

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    Reviewed Aug. 29, 2018

    I am so disappointed with SAKS customer service that I received. This company screwed me over a total of 4 times. 1. I ordered pink Ferragamo slides on the website for my vacation, they came in the mail and I was so excited, only to open the box and see they are white and gold rather than pink. 2. I call in to do a refund, no one tells me I can return it at the store, they send me authorization forms to send it out by mail. After doing this and phoning in, they tell me it takes 30 days to process a refund. 3. I place another order for pink slides, and days later it is cancelled telling me they've ran out of stock. 4. I phoned in and waited 40 minutes on hold, the supervisor offers me 20% off to reorder in black, I accepted the discount, and then I call in and find out they cancelled the discount.

    The person on the phone tried to tell me it is because Ferragamo is a high end designer, this was the best part, since your website offers the colours Red and Blue for over 50% off at $105.00. At this point, I will never make another purchase at your company, I have been lied to and scammed by what I thought was a reputable company. I will return the black pair of Ferragamos at the store, and for future reference, you shouldn't promise people a discount if you can't follow through. I contacted them a total of 8 times, no one did a thing to rectify this situation. If I call in and I hold for 40 minutes to speak with a supervisor, your supervisor should have enough knowledge about your company to know that 20% off cannot be applied. It is WRONG. The service I got was absolutely disgusting and your company should be ashamed.

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    Reviewed Aug. 23, 2018

    They will not refund you if you return items. I had purchased 2 suits which came defective so I asked to return it. They sent me a label and since then all I hear is, "It will take 10-14 business days to see a refund." Been over a month. Still no refund. SCAM SCAM SCAM! Stay AWAY!!! I contacted my credit card. They refunded me right away and mentioned lots of people complain about the same issue.

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    Reviewed Aug. 9, 2018

    This card is a scam!! The interest rate and late fees are insane, and they make it impossible for you to register online so you can pay on time or close the account!! No matter what you do or who you call, the site just says they don't recognize the information. They transfer you a million times and give ridiculous excuses that don't make any sense. They just use this to rack up debt and collect personal information. Stay away!

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    Reviewed Aug. 9, 2018

    Had to close my account last evening. The people in their customer service dept are nastier than nastiness. When you do get someone that speaks to you as well as treats you with respect is when they are either in the Philippines or North America. I can tell when I am talking to a ** person. Some of them have no manners and speaks to you like you are a dog. They treat you according to their frame of mind. I am a ** person from another country. While some of these ** people or as they call themselves ** here can be very nice. There are times when you deal with some of them that barks at you like a damn alligator. Saks Fifth Ave employs lots of them. And they are stationed in the South. I am allergic to bad treatment. Therefore I closed my account, will pay them off and never return. Don't even ask to speak with a supervisor, you will get the same treatment. Customer relations, what a joke.

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    Reviewed Aug. 7, 2018

    If I could give negative stars to this company... Absolutely avoid buying anything on this website. First of all, they would accuse you buying final sale item when you did not. They don't mention it in emails or order summary. So only for you to find out you try to return the item but told you cannot. The website send incorrect items to you with wrong dimensions. Both stores and call center will not help you exchange the correct one but tell you to return it Or reorder it. Worst customer service ever. Please avoid!

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    Reviewed July 31, 2018

    I purchased three items off the Saks website about two months ago. After receive I got them I decided to return the items—one was a teal blue (was suppose to be black) and the other two didn’t fit. I sent back to the warehouse with the return label they provided. After two weeks I noticed I had only been credited for one item. I called, and they said they did not know, and only one item had been returned. They opened a case and told me they’d get back to me. That was three weeks ago and I haven’t heard any update. At this point, I am assuming they will not be returning my money or issuing a gift card, and will keep the merchandise I have paid for. This is honestly the worst customer service and operations of a business I have ever come across. While Saks has struggled in recent years, I always stood by their side but after this I no longer will.

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    Reviewed July 27, 2018

    I bought 2 jackets at Saks here in Mc Lean Virginia, and just about 2 weeks later I decided to take them back without wearing them once because I felt like was not going to use them. Since I did not have my receipt at the time the sales associate told me I needed it or I can get a store credit. I said, "Ok I will come back." She said, "No worries we will accept them back anytime." I said, "You sure," and she said, "Yes – you can even give them my name" – unfortunately I did not write down her name. 2 days later I went back with my receipt and another sales associate told me, "you cannot return these items because they were final sale." Here's the trick people, everything in the store for their annual sales were final sale - That’s the way they trick you people to not having to return them.

    The only items the guy told me I can return are items you bought at full price. Cool, I am going to keep them, but this is the end of my relationship with Saks. I am going to do my shopping at Nordstrom from now on, and I encourage you to go do your shopping elsewhere as well. I return items to Nordstrom with no receipt and even after more than a year.

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    Reviewed June 29, 2018

    On Tuesday I purchased an expensive necklace for my girlfriend to give her as a birthday gift on Friday. I ordered it for next day delivery so that I would receive it on Wednesday, a few days before her birthday. I was never sent a confirmation or tracking email and never received necklace on Wednesday. When I checked my account it showed that the order was processed but the expected delivery was Thursday. As that would still allow me to receive it in time for her birthday on Friday, it was not a big deal so I waited until Thursday.

    On Thursday, I still did not receive the necklace. When I called customer service I was told that it had never left their store. They had no problem taking my money and charging me for next day delivery but never bothered to tell me that I would never receive it the next day. Had I know on Tuesday that they could not fulfill a next day delivery, I would have had plenty of time to purchase a different gift from a different store and have it in time for Friday. When I spoke with their customer service reps on Thursday, I asked if I would receive the necklace by Friday or if I should cancel the order and purchase something from someone else with next day delivery on Friday. I called customer service 3 separate times on Thursday and was assured that the necklace would arrive on Friday in time for the birthday.

    On Friday I still did not receive the necklace. When I called on Friday I was told that it still never left their warehouse and I wouldn't receive it until Monday. Thanks to the incompetence and lies of Saks Off Fifth Avenue, I had no birthday gift to give my girlfriend and it made me look horrible in front of her and her family. I have never had such an awful experience with an online order in my life. NEVER ORDER ONLINE FROM SAKS OFF FIFTH AVENUE.

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    Reviewed June 28, 2018

    I received a skirt from SAKS.com, and it did not fit, so I immediately returned it on June 18, 2018. SAKS Return Goods in Tennessee received it back on June 20, 2018. Today is June 27, 2018, and I still have not received a credit on my debit card. I called SAKS Customer Service, and was put on hold for over an hour now - I am still on hold - waiting for a supervisor. The assistant said I was only 2nd in line!!! I called my bank and they said that SAKS was holding my money, and they could give me the credit immediately when they received the skirt back - but they hold the money!!! And then they make you more frustrated by keeping you on hold for hours - with nothing but music playing!!! Their Customer Service gets a big zero!

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    Reviewed June 6, 2018

    Ordered a pair of shoes to be sent to my sister's house since I'm travelling out of town, and found out immediately after placing the order, that my sister would also not there to receive it. Literally 5 minutes after I placed the order, went on live chat to change the shipping address, and also to see if they would honor a free shipping promo code that I missed on their website banner...supposedly all good, "check back in two days as address change would need to go through their security dept. "...etc etc.

    Long story short, after two more chats and three phone calls (all of which were Int'l calls), and customer "Service" telling me everything was ok with address change, the package still arrives at my sister's address...sitting on the porch (no signature required) for at least another two or three days until she returns... (Fingers crossed that they are still on that porch) Called back to file a complaint, and they told me that since it was only a request to change the address and not confirmed w/ their security dept. (even when I was told twice it was confirmed) that they should have recommended me to cancelled the order. (Which they did not recommend not even once) Also no record of my request for them to honor the free shipping...so not holding my breath.

    Their customer service is horrendous! Don't get me wrong, they are very polite and seemingly professional when speaking to them, but it's all for a false sense of security that everything is in order on their side and it's being handled. One thing I am impressed with is how quickly the order took to process and ship by FedEx... Apparently too quick, since Saks customer service can't seem to get their ** together. Wishing I had read some of these 1 Star reviews beforehand, and hoping I don't have to deal with them again to file an investigation for a stolen package. Never again Saks...I'll stick with Barneys and Neiman.

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    Reviewed May 30, 2018

    Ordered a dress, and tried to initiate a return. When I look up my order history on the website, it does not show any of my orders since 2014! As a result, if there is no return form in the package, I have no way of making a return. I have used Saks Off 5th many times since 2014, but it doesn't show up in my account. I have called about this several times, to no avail. This last time, I had to explain FOUR times that I was not talking about my Saks credit card, (which I don't use). I was told I had to initiate a return through PAYPAL! PayPal doesn't work that way, but maybe they don't know that in the overseas call center. I was then told they "were experiencing a problem with the website". I call BS on that too. They finally scheduled a FedEx pick-up for me. Let us hope I actually get this refund. They have lost a good customer, because I will not order from them again.

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    Reviewed May 22, 2018

    Can't get my money back for 3 weeks for defective and misleading item description! I bought a fur vest on sale. It took them forever to ship it, but they charged my card right away. When received it was knitted (it wasn't in the description) and it had a bald patch. Had to returned it. They have received my return on April 30 (I have a tracking number). Yesterday May 21 I called them to find out about my return status (I still haven't received my money back). Guy on the phone said it will take 7-10 business days to investigate it. So it's been 3 weeks plus another 2 weeks (maybe more). And we are talking about $400. I have submitted a review for this product on their website. But guess what? You can't see any reviews for any products at all there.

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    Reviewed May 22, 2018

    5/4 place $1,700 order, 5/5 FedEx releases box with no signature. Box is stolen, 5/6 neighbors bring me empty box ditched in their yard. I call Saks to notify. 5/14 refund approved. 5/21 no money. Was told account was expedited by Jocelyn: then told it wouldn’t be 3-5 days then another 10-14 days. Mind you I’ve repurchased all items and now am paying interest on both with no idea where my money is. I want it now.

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    Reviewed May 17, 2018

    Never order online from #Saks Fifth Avenue! They will send you sale merchandise that is DEFECTIVE and refuse to respond to your emails! You can call them, you can email them and it will be impossible to return defective merchandise! And forget about getting defective merchandise REPLACED because they "do not have the capability" to replace or exchange defective merchandise! I have voice recordings proving this as well as one email response I actually got! Out of 5 emails I send, I received one response telling me this. #SaksFifthAvenue has the WORST customer service I have encountered in at least 15 years! Do not ORDER ONLINE... Only in person where you can see the merchandise, if at all!

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    Reviewed May 4, 2018

    I bought a jacket for $995.00 on Saks.com website, but unfortunately, it was small for me so I decided to return it to the actual store on 5th Ave. I did return a jacket and they gave a "Merchandise Credit" card and the receipt with it. Also, I've got an email with the same receipt. The number on the electronic receipt as well as on paper receipt as well as on the card is the same

    After a month I went to the actual store on 5th Ave (same store where I returned the item) I tried to buy a new item for $715.00 and I tried to pay with my "Merchandise Credit" card. After 15 minutes I was told that the balance on that card was frozen and the card is inactive. After an hour and a half of pure madness, they could not answer me any question and they said that I should call Saks directly. I did call Saks and I was told that the balance was frozen due to the investigation of the original order and they don't have any power to change that or do something about, because this issue must be handled by the investigation department. By the way, the investigation department don't have a customer service line or any email, so it's impossible to contact them and even Saks representatives cannot call them, so they just email them. Then I just waited for a call from investigation department, but they never called me.

    Then I decided to call Saks again, and the result was pretty much the same. Saks representative told me that all they can do is just email them (investigation department) again with the notes!!! IMPORTANT!!! What investigation they can perform if I was in front of the salesperson at Saks store with my "Merchandise Credit" card + paper receipt + email receipt + my ID + my few credit cards with my name on it and so on... What you can investigate there. The result is: I am still waiting for a call, they froze $995.00 on that card + I don't have a jacket (because I returned it to them).

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    Reviewed April 19, 2018

    Versace's Metallic Medusa SHWR Slides/Silver - Return policy is ridiculous! Especially if you are making a purchase for a gift. 30 days is not enough time considering people have busy lives. Also, when you go to exchange the product is out of stock. Therefore, you do not get full credit for your purchase. I basically out of $100 dollars. I recommend you shop and spend your money elsewhere (Nordstrom). Needless to say I placed 4 calls to customer service 'cause their computers were down.

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    Reviewed April 16, 2018

    I was so thrilled to discover that Saks Fifth Avenue had my Gucci slides in stock and after placing my first order, I was sure hoping they would come just in time... Nope, not at all! So two days later, I received an email stating that my order has been “Cancelled”! Well of course it contained no explanation... Meanwhile a pre-authorization hold was posted on my credit card at the time of order. I was a little confused and somewhat concerned, but nevertheless I figured I'll wait until my pre-authorization hold is cleared, funds are returned and order my Gucci slides again using a different card.

    So about two business days later, I then reordered my Gucci slides using a different card, but this time "Debit". Once again a pre-authorization hold was debited from my bank account. So the following business day, I then called into Saks Fifth Avenue customer service and was told I was good to go and my order should be shipping out later today. Yeah right… Three hours later, I then receive another email stating; my order is sub-sequentially canceled AGAIN!!! Now this time I call into customer service and speak with a representative by the name of “Julio”. I was very disturbed and upset as to why my orders are being canceled and demanded an explanation.

    The representative then informs me that their security process is they will call customers first to inform them of the cancellation or ask any additional questions/concerns and if all goes well, proceed with orders. Otherwise, the order will be canceled for security purposes. What??? Are you kidding me? Two orders on two separate occasions by the same customer using two different cards with the same billing address is canceled twice with no phone call or explanations...

    I then asked to speak to a supervisor and the same representative by the name of "Julio" advises me that a supervisor is unable to assist with any canceled orders because it is their security team that automatically cancels the order. My response? Okay, well I will NEVER shop at Saks Fifth Avenue.com again! You guys are absolutely ridiculous and will lose customers continuously conducting such behaviors. So after a couple of hours of still no phone call from the security team, I then decide to go online and see if perhaps a decent online representative can explain the reasons for cancellation.

    Don't get me wrong. I understand the company just experienced a breach of security of their customers' information, but I was not informed that the company was going out of business and refusing customers orders online as well. My opinion of this business, DO NOT ORDER ANYTHING FROM SAKSFIFTHAVENUE.com ONLINE... It is a complete waste of time, energy and unprofessional organization. You will never get your items.

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    Reviewed March 29, 2018

    Saks Off Fifth website completely lies on delivery times. I ordered a rush delivery, which their website promises in 3-7 business days for $50, and it came well after that time. When I called about it, an extremely rude customer service rep told me I hadn't read the website properly (I had). As it turns out, their "delivery promise" only counts after it's shipped to their international hub site. So, it took a week and a half to get to their hub site and then another 3-7 business days to get from their hub site to my address in Canada. This is the same amount of time it would take if I hadn't paid $50. Incredibly disrespectful on the phone and refused to give me my money back, despite the fact that there is no warning about "processing time" anywhere on their website. Terrible experience.

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    Reviewed March 18, 2018

    ZERO STARS INTENDED. I never even imagined that I should check the reviews for a company named SaksOff5th Avenue, and wouldn't have believed them anyway. I grew up really enjoying shopping at Saks Fifth avenue. So living far away from my beloved New York City, I was happy to shop online with a name I trusted and has items I'm accustomed to.

    So I ordered an article of clothing yesterday and saw it was the wrong size so I canceled immediately while I had the chance. I triple-checked and sure enough there was no order history. No order number, no order cancellation even. Feeling funny inside, I checked out my bank account and saw the charge was still pending. I contacted SaksOff5th customer service and I was ASSURED the charge would be removed within 24 to 48 hours. This was Saturday morning.

    Sunday morning, I checked the pending status of the transaction to find that it was updated to completed. Completed! An order that doesn't exist is completed! It's completed! I called customer service, waited twenty precious minutes, and then finally spoke to an American agent, thankfully. He asked for my order number. I don't have one. I provided my email as requested but he found nothing. Same thing I found. Then this "agent" said, "Let me put you on hold for a minute", and I waited again… then BLIP! The man hung up on me.

    I then initiated an online chat. This agent too, requested an order number. I told him the only numbers I had was my online bank receipt to which he responded, "I can't use any of that". Well, I copied all of it and sent it to him anyway, right in the chat box. So he says, "OH! Oh, oh, that's from SaksOff5th. I can use that". Really dude? Can you? And where was it supposed to be from other than the website I purchased from.

    Then he says: "I got it. Well, I am very sorry about this inconvenience but the order was not cancelled. I see that it was processed and it is in the process of shipping. Here's what we can do at the moment. At the current status we cannot cancel it anymore but I can request FedEx to stop the shipping, that way, once the order is stopped and returned to our distribution center, you will receive a full refund." I asked HIM for the order number and he had one! Had a tracking number too.

    Meanwhile, I have all these webpages open including the Fedex tracking he provided. It only showed a label created at 3:08pm Saturday, hours after I had officially canceled it. So I check my order status again and it's still not there. He sent me a link to show the order and that one shows my order but its "his" version of the order as my account still has no orders. I had no choice but to ask him not to cancel it, because who's going to trust you now. The order shows up if I'm logged out but not in my SaksOff5th account where it took place? You made this order for me yourself SaksOff5th.

    As for you SaksOff5th Avenue, if that's your real name… there's a human side to all transactions you get paid for. I got my husband who just got out of dialysis to rush me to the store to buy a visa card to add to my account just to feel safer, in order to get this item that may sell out quickly, it's sold out everywhere else. His very words, "you gonna end up losing your money fool". Male intuition? I certainly can never tell him about this because I'll be hearing about it for years, but I will tell YOU! I'm going back to YOOX and Forzieri forever, and wait on my shipments from Italy. I used to puzzle over mama going thirty-five miles past a store that had what she wanted at a cheaper price, just for the better service.

    Oh, and I'm not to be fooled twice. I had canceled this order which means I didn't want it, but God only knows what will happen if I try to return it, if it actually shows up. Lost in the mail? Can't give full refunds…who knows. I have to keep it. But as long as I live, SaksOff5th Avenue will always owe me 179 dollars and 70 doggone 5 cents. Thanks for your order at Saks Fifth Avenue. Money won't leave your account until Saks Fifth Avenue processes your order, you said. Sunday morning. Shame shame shame! How in the world did you also get my private landline number that I don't give out?

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    Reviewed March 16, 2018

    Okay let me tell my story. Back in Nov. 2017, I had order a watch online. The total come out 1,500 dollars, everything is fine, only at that time there is a promotion going on, because, it close to xmas. So if you spend 1,500 you get a 250 dollars gift card. End up they never send me a gift card. So I called the customer service the # 18775517257 spoke to at least 15 different people. None of them can help me. All they do run around. Finally they said it already send it out. 3 weeks later I call back and they claim is ready been use in Texas. This corporation or Saks Fifth Avenue is a rip off and they are very rude. Warning. Do not open account or shop from Saks. I am going to close my account. Do not shop from Saks.

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    Reviewed March 12, 2018

    You want to spend 1500$ and be treated like garbage? Saks is your destination. I've purchased two watches from them (Gucci and Ferragamo), they Both arrived without warranty, they didn't fill or stamp the warranty pages for BOTH orders (they are totally separate orders with a month time difference between them). I've called and emailed them at least 20 times, spend around 20 hours on the phone... NOTHING gets done. (Each time you call they make wait at least half an hour).

    I've purchased a Citizen watch from Macy's for less than 200$, but, the associate stamped my warranty without even asking, but Saks obviously have their owns rules!

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    Reviewed March 8, 2018

    I purchased Coach Metropolitan brief online and received the bag with no tags, dustbag or any other proof that this is actually new bag. It seems like the bag has been previously used. I brought up this issue and was offered 15% discount. Once accepted - it is 3 weeks already and no discount or refund has ever been credit to my account. I sent 5 or 6 emails to their so-called customer service center and none of those has been answered. ZARA and H&M offer way better service than this “luxury” nightmare. First and last experience dealing with them...

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    Reviewed Feb. 27, 2018

    I purchased a Canali suit and received an Armani Collezioni suit. The difference in price is pretty substantial. I’m currently on the phone right now trying to resolve this. Will never shop at Saks again.

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    Reviewed Feb. 25, 2018

    This is the first time I have tried to order from Saks and to say I am disappointed is an understatement. I added a pair of shoes to my waitlist. I was notified that the shoes were found and I placed an order. 4 days later I had heard nothing so I called. They told me the fulfillment center did not have the shoes, something I would not have known if I had not called. Meanwhile a pending credit was sitting on my charge card. So I was told that there were stores that had it so they placed a store locator order. I called this morning again to check to see what store they would be coming from. I was told that 3 stores show one pair, but that is not real time so they in fact may not be available. I will have to wait to see if one of the stores has the shoes. I have NEVER had an experience like this. Quite not sure what to do from here except hope that there is in fact a pair somewhere out there.

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    Reviewed Feb. 15, 2018

    I recently purchased a wallet with a chain and link attached to it and I'd expect a $200 wallet to be able to maintain itself. However first the link mechanism broke followed by the chain itself a couple of weeks after; all with mild day to day use in a couple of months of ownership. Very disappointment craftsmanship.

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    Reviewed Feb. 13, 2018

    I saw a coat that I ordered online and the description said "dark brown." When I received the first coat the manufacturer tag clearly said black with the Saks tag calling it dark brown. It was black. I reordered. Once again via customer service (imagine that) and again a black coat arrived!!! I called a store and had them check to see which store actually had a brown coat in stock as I wanted them to put "eyes" on the coat to verify it was indeed brown before paying again for another coat.

    I explained my situation and they refused to waive shipping a 15.00 fee even when speaking to the manager in NH. Just for giggles I went back to the website where they were again offering a dark brown coat and now a Burgundy coat so I ordered both as I was fascinated to see what would actually show up for a 4th time & I would like to have it in burgundy as well but I must say I did get the local store that " eyeballed" the dark brown but seriously 4 tries to get what I wanted. I expect more from Saks... Just call it black and list it correctly and for that fact cant your pickers look at the packing slip versus what is being shipped for accuracy! There is a reason why we shop at Saks. Should I just shop at Walmart???

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    Reviewed Feb. 12, 2018

    I made an online purchase at the beginning of December 2017 and the items did not fit so I returned them immediately. Instead of receiving a credit to my original form of payment I was sent a gift card, so I immediately called Saks Customer Service (12/18/2017) to have the gift card nullified and have my original form of payment credited and I was told that it would take 7-10 days for the credit to appear. On 1/2/2018 I called back because I had not received the credit and was again told that it would be credited in 3-5 days. On 1/8 I called again and was told it would take another 1-2 days. On 1/16 I phoned again and was told that the supervisor was going to manually release the funds and I should see the credit within 24 hours.

    I phoned again on 1/17 and was told that there was a backlog of orders to review and that I will receive a 15% credit and I should check in a week... I also was told that in order to speak to a supervisor that I would have to wait over 10 minutes. On 1/23 I called back because I still had not received the credit and was told that my case was closed because they didn't have the gift card number. The representative asked me to email her the number and that it would take 5 days to resolve.

    On 2/2 I called and demanded to speak to a supervisor. After waiting 25 minutes I spoke with a supervisor who asked for my credit card number and told me that she would take care of the issue and email me progress updates by the end of the day. She never emailed me but the following week I received the credit. This is the ABSOLUTE WORST customer service experience that I have ever had. Saks needs to take a few lessons from Nieman's and Nordstrom regarding how to treat their customers...I won't be shopping at Saks any longer.

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    Reviewed Jan. 17, 2018

    I spent $786.60 dollars on some RED Versace Loafers on Saks.com, as a gift for someone else. They sent me BLUE ones. When I called to tell them of their mistake they advised that in order to get the right color I would have to pay for another pair, and they would treat the original order as a return. They told me a return could take up to two weeks to process before I was refunded my 786.60. Mind you THEY made a mistake. They sent my call to a digital supervisor who told me she would expedite the return.

    It has now been 13 days since I returned the shoes and STILL have not received a refund. I have emailed the digital supervisor who I initially talked to and she promised once again I would get my money at the end of last week. When I emailed her today no response. I have NEVER had such a problem ordering online, and this is Saks so I expected so much more as far as customer service.

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    Reviewed Jan. 9, 2018

    Buy at your own peril and be prepared for the worst shopping experience ever. Aside from waiting weeks for my order to be delivered and even running the risk of having my items canceled with absolutely no warning - you just may end up receiving used merchandise. Received a bag that was obviously used and returned from these guys. Refunds may never happen and I am in the process of filing my payment as a fraudulent charge. Very frustrating company to deal with.

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    Reviewed Jan. 6, 2018

    This company only care for your money. They will take your money and cancel your order and make you wait for 2 to 3 days before you receive your money. The worse part of it all is that, They knew that they don't have that item in stock and don't even care to remove it from the site. And as soon as you place an order on that item, they will send you a confirmation Email that your order have been approved, then they will take your money, the next day, you will receive an Email that your order have been canceled. When you ask for your money, they will you to wait for 24 to 48 hours. Well it took them 2 minutes to take your money from your account and 24 to 48 hours to get your money back. Try talking to the customer service about the issue and they are so rude and very impatience.

    This is 6 times now and all they can say to me is sorry and when I ask them how are they gonna fix this from happening again, all they keep saying is wait for 24 to 48 hours. They have send me wrong sizes on some many of my orders and when I called, they told me to send it back and have to wait for 10 to 15 business days before I can have my fund. I try to tell them that I will want an exchange but they refused me. I placed an order on December 17th for Christmas gift and on my order confirmation Email, it stated that my order will be delivered on Friday December 22nd, but on 23rd I called and was told that the orders have not been shipped yet, I told the lady on the phone that those orders are Christmas gifts and I will like to have them by 24th, she told me that they will expedite it so that I can get it in 2 days.

    All was in vain, Only to receive them on January 4th. What bothers me a lot is that they act like they don't care. I've been a customer with this ungrateful and haggard company for 6 years now. They don't even ask their customer on what to do to fix a problem they create. God I wish we customers we join hands together and stop all these inconveniencing from this people. Anyone with any question about this review please Email me. These are some of the order numbers ** even my wife too. The list are long but work with this.

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    Reviewed Jan. 6, 2018

    I purchased two pair of pants on the SAME DAY. I and my son tried to return them within a week with all the tags and labels still attached. The Manager Mark issued return for one pair, and took BOTH pairs of pants from my son and claimed the other pair were already returned and he cannot issue a return credit. I had to go to the store and ask to find Mark and explain that I paid for two pairs. Mark took the pants, I paid for from my son, and only issued credit for one pair. Mark also gave my son his card to tell me who took my pants from him!

    This is logically equivalent to theft. Claiming my son was trying to return a pair of pants that were already returned is an insult. Mark took the possession of two pairs and only issued credit for one. This is theft from customer. Upon searching their system Mark was finally able to find the transaction and finally after an hour Mark issued a return credit. If Saks prosecutes shoplifters for walking out of the store, I wonder what is their policy for Mark the Manager who takes two pairs of pants and issues credit for only one pair?

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    Reviewed Jan. 4, 2018

    I returned 2 items purchased online totaling $309.11. The warehouse received these items August 10, 2017 as described to me by an agent on the phone from Saks. But they have no idea why credit services will not process my return to my Saks Card. They are clueless and I cannot get my money back. Too bad customers have faith in high end stores like Saks and probably will not read the reviews posted here until something happens to them. Spread the word.

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    Reviewed Jan. 4, 2018

    I have tried to order the same item 5 times, each time the order has been cancelled. I have called customer service each time, they informed me there was no problem with the credit card. I then called the billing office (2 hours on hold and dropped calls). They said there was a hold on the credit card and would look into it, never happened. I started the entire process and tried again. Was told that there is a problem (what?). Since I have been a customer for more than 30 years and have never missed a payment I have no idea what the issue is and apparently neither does the company. They have the worst customer service, no wonder they are in financial trouble.

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    Reviewed Dec. 30, 2017

    I normally do not take the time to make reviews like this, but as a consumer who does a lot of online shopping, I will say Saks Fifth Avenue is by far the worst when it comes to customer service. I would recommend you go to any competitor store if they have the item you need (Nordstrom, Bloomingdales, Zappos, Neiman Marcus) as their customer service far surpasses Saks Fifth Avenue.

    I ordered a Splendid sweater on 12/2/2017. I called a total of 5x regarding my order. I did not receive an email confirmation until I got a response from my complaint which I received on 12/29/2017. I spent 30 plus minutes each call, and was never allowed to speak to a supervisor during that call. I explained it was a Christmas present and they confirmed that the item was shipped, and "in transit". I called again after not receiving item and explained that most high end stores would remedy this by making it right and shipping out overnight, as the error occurred between Saks and FedEx. The refused to do this, and refused to immediately refund my card, stating they would be implementing a 10-14 day investigation into the matter. Customer Services was rude and not helpful. Response times to emails was unacceptable, as were their answers.

    I still have not received a refund or the sweater and Saks put the customer in the middle of an error that occurred between Saks Fifth Avenue and FedEx. I will be ordering the sweater through Nordstrom, as they have phenomenal customer service and would take responsibility for their error. Saks Fifth Avenue has an obligation to take responsibility when the error occurred on their end. I will not be shopping at Saks, as they have done nothing to remedy the situation and do not care about the customer. Instead they make you wait forever and argue, with no remedy that is acceptable. My advice is take your business to the more reputable stores that will provided superior customer service when they have made a mistake. The onus is not on the customer, but on Saks Fifth Avenue, and they have failed.

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