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Victoria's Secret sells women’s lingerie, sleepwear and beauty products. Since its founding in 1977, the company has featured collections that include bras, panties, loungewear and fragrances.

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Pros
  • Positive shopping experience
  • Good value for money
Cons
  • Inconsistent product quality
  • Poor customer service at times

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    Reviewed Oct. 5, 2015

    My daughter saw a pair of "skinny joggers" in a catalog named SPORTS. The item was shown on a woman sitting down with a basketball. There was a 25% off any sports item coupon we tried to use. We went to the store just the coupon and they didn't have the item in the store and looked it up and said we couldn't use the coupon because it was a "leisure" item. We left unhappy. Next trip we brought the catalog and showed them but they looked up the item code and couldn't order it from the store. So, I went home and tried to order it online but failed because it was out of stock. I called and explained - no help. Sent an email complaint and got an email back saying, "Sorry it's a leisure item so the coupon isn't valid." How can they list something called a "skinny jogger" in a Sports catalog with a girl and a basketball and say it's NOT A SPORTS ITEM.

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    Reviewed Oct. 4, 2015

    A manager at call center has cancel my order. I didn't agree and they do the cancel without my request and supervisor - was abusing me of order product and can't ship my order out and I went BBB.org and filed a complaint on Victoria Secret. We needed to fight back, they always win over the customer. The Customer always right and they number one customer.

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    Reviewed Sept. 27, 2015

    I reviewed the return policy and went to the store with one pair of gray leggings - I had purchased a black pair and the gray pair. I tried on the black pair - it fit fine so I assumed the gray would also so I took off all the tags. Well the gray pair did not fit a week later, too late - receipt gone and tags. No big deal so I thought! I've worked in retail myself and figured since I wasn't asking for my money back, it would not be an issue. Well I was wrong - all four employees at the store embarrassed me and told me "without the tags on the item, how do we know you did not steal them?" WHAT!! Unreal - I have a job and have spent thousands of dollars there in my lifetime. I'm very unhappy and extremely embarrassed about how I was treated in front of a store full of people. I work in the community. I couldn't even look behind me for fear of someone recognizing me.

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    Reviewed Sept. 23, 2015

    I had a order and received in a decent amount of time. I then received an email it was on backorder and would be mailed when they received their product in. The day approached for my order to be shipped but then received the same day that my card at the limit and keeping in mind that I was refunded and not made aware and still not able as card still at limit makes no sense.

    I then called, got transferred all over the place and the absolute worst customer service was the account department. It's like they speak different language and tried to explain but made noooooo sense!!! I'm now going to pay off my card limit and close my account, they don't try to help and are very sassy and down right rude. If you decide to open a Comenity Bank card with Victoria's Secret beware if you exchange and they tell you that they will mail out on certain date. Once product comes in double check, they only refund and then try to charge account over again for more amount not original price. So be cautious! Beware!!!

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    Reviewed Sept. 14, 2015

    I ordered 5 items from Victoria's Secret on August 22nd, and from a previous issue with them, I put my apartment number TWICE on it so they don't mess up again. So being Victoria's Secret, they did. The USPS scanned it as delivered 2 weeks later and yet when I go check the mail it's not there. Hmm. So we contact usps, the office of our apartment complex, and Victoria's Secret. Apparently VS didn't add a freakin apartment number! Seriously? So then 4 out of 5 items I ordered were finally shipped cause they were now out of stock of one of them. CUE HUGE SIGH. Plus took another 2 weeks to finally get to me. In different packages. NEVER ordering from VS again.

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    Reviewed Sept. 13, 2015

    I bought a bra in Victoria's Secret two months ago and the front of my bra just ripped off.

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    Reviewed Sept. 10, 2015

    About 2 years ago I went to Victoria Secret and bought a 25 dollar bottle of body spray. At the counter the lady told me that if I signed up for a card that I would get 10 dollars off whether I was approved or denied. I flat said no that I wasn't interested because I didn't want them to send me a bill later, and she assured me that I would not be billed. A month later I got a bill for the 10 dollars. I know I should've went on and paid it, but I was frustrated that she lied about the whole thing. Now, I'm getting harassed by Comenity Bank and that 10 dollars has now turned into $163. I told Comenity Bank the situation and they were so mean on the phone and called me a liar.

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    Reviewed Sept. 7, 2015

    I placed my order from out of the states using my credit card. Then I got an email from that they need to verify who placed the order. I gave them all the information (card number, social security, email, phone number) but the catch was that I was out of the country. It was a gift for my wife. Basically, they said "we cannot complete this transaction because the amount is large and the telephone number in the account is not where you are at," which is out of the country. The number I placed in the account was my wife's number. They said "if we call that number and you do not answer then we will cancel the order." Keep in mind all that information above that I gave her. By the way all that happened the same day my wife's birthday. In addition to that, after I complained to them they said "we will send you a $25 gift card free of charge." That never happened.

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    Reviewed Sept. 5, 2015

    Today I went shopping for clothes and while I was passing a mirror I noticed what looked like huge oil stains on my shirt under my chest. At first I didn't know what it was, so I quickly ran to the dressing room. The push-up bra I had purchased from Victoria's Secret was apparently leaking oil all over me, and my shirt. It was so embarrassing! I had to leave the dressing room covered in oil and purchase a new bra and shirt in the store I was in. I have no idea how long I had looked like this. Being at the mall, I was able to walk into Victoria's Secret and explain my situation to their employees asking if there was anything they could do, like exchange it or issue a refund. They ask if I had the receipt and I said no, I wasn't planning on my bra exploding. They told me they couldn't do anything without a receipt and it was probably just normal wear and tear.

    I am extremely upset with Victoria's Secret. Not only have I been a loyal customer for more than 10 years but I used to work for them and this is how they handle the situation?? No apology, nothing. Just rude employees who looked at me like I was crazy while I explained and showed them how one of their $50 bras leaked oil all over me in public and ruined an expensive shirt. I will never be purchasing anything from there again.

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    Staff

    Reviewed Aug. 26, 2015

    A group of friends and I went to the Victoria's Secret store in Cortana mall. When we arrived at the store no one greeted us and as we were looking around we noticed security guard coming into the store and watching us. As if we were suspicious looking. I went to the store to pick up some underwear for my daughter. No one was very helpful at all and once I had chosen the things that I wanted to purchase. I asked for help in the bra section the pregnant young lady pulled the drawer open with her feet and walked away.

    Being angry I decided not to purchase any that day. I proceeded to check out with my mother's angel card and was told I needed to be added as an authorized user so I took the necessary steps to do so. Once completed I went to check out again and my card was declined. After several attempts the young lady went on her break and another lady stepped in to help me. So I was able to make my purchase. It was only when I got home I realize that she has charged me twice for the same product. So I have to drive all the way back to the store for her to correct it. I will not be returning to Victoria's Secrets. I think we will probably just close our account and find somewhere else to shop.

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    Price

    Reviewed Aug. 19, 2015

    I have always bought leggings and yoga pants from Victoria's Secret. I even have a few shirts. The thing is it's just too expensive. I have a 32AA bra size and decided to check some out. I picked out 4 bras and it turns out to $105, so I was thinking how's that even possible?? I deleted them and then decided on two on sale, 2 for 45, but that was without shipping added. I feel like smaller bras (especially the smallest size they come in!) should be less expensive than the way larger ones. How much could a tiny one possibly cost to make??

    I love all of Victoria's Secrets bras. Honestly I would buy sooo many if I had the money to do that, or if my parents were rich. I'm still in school. I guess Victoria's Secret is just for people that have a lot of money or are older. :( I feel like VS could have so much more business if it was cheaper. I know it seems like whoa, no we'll just get less money that way but really, over time people will buy more and more. You always need more bras and underwear.

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    Reviewed Aug. 14, 2015

    When I was there an employee tried to tell me I was a 30 a without measuring me. It's nothing much but I'm actually a 36. I stopped wearing 30s a while ago. Anyways I tried it on and it was too small. She said they're going to stretch but really? I don't think the cups will stretch. Anyways it's nothing too much just I'm pretty sure I know what fits.

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    Customer ServiceStaff

    Reviewed Aug. 12, 2015

    I went into VS in the Holyoke Mall in Holyoke MA and was looking for some under gear, I witnessed the manager of the store completely treat her staff horribly, being rude and demanding and definitely not a team player or should also not be managing a store. Very unprofessional in front of customers and berating the sales associates and not fostering a harmonious environment. It was awful, I put my purchase back and will never go to that store again. If I worked there I would have walked out with all the bullying going on.

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    Reviewed Aug. 10, 2015

    My daughter shops with VS. She has got married and moved away. She has changed her address with them but the stupid magazines are still being sent to my house. I do not shop at VS and dang sure do not want their magazines. I called them myself and was told some dumb story about it would take 2 months. That was 4 months ago. My daughter is about to cancel her account with them because of this. STOP sending magazines to those who don't want them.

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    Reviewed Aug. 7, 2015

    I have been wearing VS bras and liked them until now! What a disaster these bras have caused me. Last week 2 shirts had been stained. I didn't know why. Yesterday I was told, "What did you spill on yourself?" Nothing. I look down -- huge spot -- my bra leaked. I was oily, my skirt was stained. Disaster! I want VS to pay for the mess they made. And warn customers of the oil inside their bras.

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    Reviewed Aug. 3, 2015

    I bought 2 bras at the Santa Clara Westfield shopping center store yesterday and when I reached home, I noticed that one of the bras has been stretched out and hence was a bit loose. The other one had a metal tag that came off on one side. Note that the sales associates at the Westfield shopping center branch were very friendly and helpful, so no complaints there.

    I went to the Stanford shopping center store today to hopefully make an exchange, but they didn't have any of the bras in stock at the store. So I went to the cashier to return the items and placed an order through them online. As I was doing my exchange, I told the sales associate I wanted a t-back bra. She showed me one t-back bra but placed my order for another similar t-back bra (and didn't double check if that was what I wanted), so we went back and forth to get my stuff ordered correctly. When we were finally done, she said I had to pay an extra of $13++ which was clearly wrong since the items I ordered through them were less than what I returned. It took a rather long time (at least 20-25 min) which was still fine, although her attitude wasn't the most friendly.

    I was still in that vicinity when I went online to check if my order was correct and I saw that I was charged $32.95 for the t-back, push-up bra in black when it was only $30.95 online. So I went back to the store wanting to get the price adjusted for what I was charged more for. When I checked with them, the sales associate (another one) told me that there were a lot of t-back bra designs and the one I ordered was $32.95. I had checked multiple times before going back to the store so I was 100% sure it was the same bra (color, serial number, and everything).

    The sales associate didn't believe me and I had to insist many times before she checked with her manager. She also said "It's ONLY $2 difference" and I can go back to the store again when my bras arrive through the mail to get my money back. She also told me that the system that they use in the store (to help customers place online orders) is different from the online ordering system that customer use. Was that seriously the case? If so, I think Victoria's Secrets being such a big company, should upgrade their system! Seriously, I think it was because she didn't click in to check that the bra in black was $30.95 versus the same design (in another color) for $32.95.

    I know it's only $2 off but it's not the amount that matters. I was just not going to pay extra for something that they charged me wrongly for. Moreover, her comment about "it's only $2" made me seem like a greedy customer wanting to get my money back! When I asked if they could cancel my order (because I didn't want to go back to the store to get my $2 back when I could simply place an order online myself), the person told me she couldn't cancel my order.

    After I left the store, I called the customer service hotline to try to cancel my order again, but was told that I couldn't because it has been processed. I told the lady about my situation above and she said she could give me back $2 in the form of a gift card because I used a merchandise card. Wait... I didn't use a merchandise card, so why can't I get the adjustment back in my original form of payment (credit card)??? This seriously doesn't make any sense and had definitely ruined my image of Victoria's Secrets as a company.

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    After a positive interaction with Victoria's Secret, lori increased their star rating on July 29, 2015.

    Updated review: July 29, 2015

    Victoria Secret, online manager, K. ** called me and was very helpful and resolved the issue. Totally impressed! Will return to ordering online or via catalog!

    Original Review: July 20, 2015

    I have spent over $400.00 with VS in last week by placing order by phone, only to find out that many items were "discontinued." I specifically asked when I placed the order if item was available and was told "yes." I was matching swimsuit tops with bottoms. Of course, when I received my e-mail invoice for the order (within 1hr), I called back to cancel the items that no longer made a matching set, I was told by the "on-line manager" that the order couldn't be cancelled and they didn't have the "manpower" to look up all the items up to see if they were available. Will not be ordering from VS!

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    Reviewed July 11, 2015

    Who is doing the hiring and firing at this store?? NEW MANAGEMENT IS A MUST! Store - 51644 in Culver City, CA. Cashier # **. Me (to male cashier) "Do you have boxes? These are gifts." Cashier: "I don't know." Woman w/ headset to male cashier: "Well, see if you have them and if not I'll go get them." Few minutes elapse... FINALLY, I ask... "Boxes?" Male cashier: "Oh, she said there are no big boxes." My thoughts: "Were you ever going to tell me??"

    Me: "Can you pls take off the prices? They're gifts." (Should know to do that but no biggie.) Male cashier: Eye roll, then shoves my items in box with paper - looked like a 3-year-old did it. Male cashier: Awkward silence... Then, "Okay!! You're good to go!" Me: "Can I please have a bag?" My thoughts: "Really? I even have to ask for a bag??" Me: "Thanks! Have a great day..." Cashier: NOTHING. Me: "Thank you and have a great day!" (With eye contact this time.) Cashier: "Yup." ***Who hired this person? Are they aware of his blatant rudeness??***

    Well, here's what happens next and the reason he's allowed to treat customers this way, evidently: Me: to ANGEL a "MANAGER": "That's probably the rudest customer service I've experienced." ANGEL (in the MOST obvious condescending tone): "Oh My God, really??!!! I'm sooo sorry. What happeneddd??" (All the while her face is exaggeratedly concerned - much like you would for a child who just fell.) "Awww!!!" Me: "Okay well.." and I turn to leave because this was a real smack in my face. SHE GRABBED MY ARM and said, "Well, don't roll your eyes at ME and walk away. I'm trying to make it better." Me: What more am I supposed to say to this reaction...? ANGEL - "I'll have a talk with him... My thoughts: "Sure you will." FOR SURE, I WILL NEVER STEP FOOT IN THAT VS AGAIN.

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    Reviewed June 30, 2015

    I wanted to have a price adjustment on my purchase. Since all of the clothing I had gotten less than 25 days prior went on sale with an additional 40% off. I was 10 days off from the store policy (14 days) for price adjustments. I noticed on the back of my sales slip "store policy" there is nothing that I can see that states that I am not allowed to return and repurchase my merchandise, place it on hold for 24 hours to repurchase, or even allow my family/friend to re purchased items. Although according to the store/and customer service-corporate supervisors I wasn't allowed to do so. ANYWAYS....

    I called customer service (1-855-866-5810) and asked to be connect with a supervisor ** who claimed to be in charge of the entire customer service department and corporate office. (She refused to tell me her last name/badge ID.) She didn't have any real answers for me. She couldn't even answer my question as to why it wasn't on the store policy info on the back of my sales slip. She was not only disrespectful but she talked down to me like I was beneath her.

    I have been a card holder with VS for almost 5 years now. I will be closing my account and taking my business elsewhere! I, nor do any other buying customers that keep that business afloat deserve to be treated in this manner and devalued by a non knowledgeable supervisor/manager who apparently runs the entire customer service dept and corporate unit! That ** is one busy lady... We vote with our money- Sad to say, but, what happen to "the customer is always right"? It's more like the customer is always WRONG. I guess when you're a multi billion dollar company then you don't care about who helped build your empire anymore!

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    Reviewed June 28, 2015

    So my friends and I were planning a trip to the beach July 2nd and I needed a bathing suit since I outgrew all my others. I ordered a bathing suit, top and bottom, and it said estimated delivery date was July 9. The problem with that is I needed it before July 2. I ordered this on June 26 and paid around 10$ to get 3rd day shipping. I PAID EXTRA MONEY TO GET IT HERE BEFORE WE LEFT FOR THE BEACH. But yet it still is supposed to come in July 2. From June 26 to July 2 is 6 days. Double the days I paid for. I did not pay for 6 day shipping. Don't get me wrong - I love love love Victoria's Secret as much as the next person, but I am really mad that I paid extra for shipping that isn't correct.

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    Reviewed June 22, 2015

    Victoria's Secret had beautiful clothes and makeup. Now, instead of taking a smarter approach in profit by selling the items by season, they just discontinued it completely. The new models look like little girls whereas Victoria's Secret was once considered sexy. Just pathetic, not every 20 year old wants to wear pajamas and sweats.

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    Reviewed June 16, 2015

    Bowie location and was approached by ** associate as I was having a conversation about the rude and abrupt demeanor of her staff member. She got in my face as I complained on her. She said "Is this about me and why are you talking about."

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    Reviewed June 16, 2015

    Victoria's Secret, you have really hurt my feelings. I am a long and loyal customer of yours. I buy from your stores almost weekly. I have posted my love for you on Facebook and wear your yogas proudly. Today, you hurt my feelings and embarrassed me. At the end of February, I had a child. As you may know after having a baby, your body does not treat you kindly and as a result, you may have to buy items and then exchange them because you don't know what size or how things may or not work. Your breasts are tender and some bras may not be as comfortable as others, or you may find one bra fits better in a different size than another. Also, with an infant, you can't try on clothes at the store because they are unpredictable. As opposed to driving other customers out of your stores from the ear piercing cries, I buy your items wholeheartedly hoping they will work and then return or exchange them as I determine what fits or does not.

    Today, I went to your Alderwood Lynnwood Victoria's Secret store to return a very cute bra and matching thong. I had the same bra in 2 other colors but when I got home, decided the color didn't look good on me and decided to return it. I was told, that I had returned too many items. I was surprised to hear this because I had the receipt and the item was purchased a couple days prior. I was told that I was warned that I could not do any more returns. The manager was called over and said that she would lose her job if she returned my bra and panty and she would not help me. I said "What? How can this be?"

    I've asked if there was a problem returning merchandise before and was told that as long as I have a receipt there wasn't one.. She suggested her staff member call the number on the receipt, said she would be fired if she did my return and walked away. By that time I was nearly in tears. My infant was beginning to fuss and I was so hurt. How could I be in trouble for returning an item and not warned before I purchase it? She said I was warned already about a return limit, but I was not. Or if so, I would not made this purchase without trying it on or deciding if it was going to be a final sale purchase. In other stores with that policy, they stamp, disclose and circle the disclosure.

    Victoria's Secret I have a lingerie chest, dresser, and closet full of your brand. My shopping is so frequent; I just got a $90 angel reward in the mail. I am sick to my stomach about my experience and better yet, I was wearing my Love Pink tank while I was doing the return. Why would you betray a long time customer who has to try things on outside of a store due to a baby? I even buy things online because I can't get out of the house at times due to my little one. Sometimes items work, sometimes they don't.

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    Reviewed June 14, 2015

    Purchased a sports bra from Victoria's Secret a few weeks ago and the zipper head came off that closes the front of bra. Took it in to store for exchange and they wanted a bill. I said I didn't keep my bill. I am not sure why she wanted my bill because that is the only place that carries that bra. She wanted to how much I paid and I said "Well who cares how much I paid." I don't want a refund - just a replacement bra as it is their latest style. No she couldn't do it without a bill as well it is underwear she says. I asked for head office info and she said to make sure I tell them I am a Canadian customer "because they will tell you to just take it back to the store as Americans can just take it to the store for an exchange." The bra is make in Indian mass production and cheap. The zipper head came through the zipper. I was appalled that they did not stand by their product.

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    Reviewed June 4, 2015

    This is the second sports bra I have purchased from Victoria's Secret. The first one did not last even 8 months before the wires snapped in half. This latest sports bra was their new zip front (item 329898). It's beautiful, and I love how it fits, but the zipper is of poor quality and keeps coming apart every time I put it on. Mind you I'm very large breasted and I have a difficult time finding ones in my size. I was thrilled when Victoria Secret started carrying my size. But regardless of size, the quality should be equal to the cost of purchasing the Victoria's Secret brand. The panties I purchases unraveled around the edges upon their first washing, so I never even got to wear them (HE machine).

    So I tried to contact them via phone, on hold forever, finally hung up. Tried live chat on their website, but due to high call volume it was unavailable. I still have yet to speak to a live human. There just doesn't seem to be any level of quality or customers service from Victoria's Secret (apparently this company is all show, and all you're purchasing is the name).

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    Reviewed June 2, 2015

    I do not like it when businesses mail numerous paper catalogs, fliers and other mailings, and then they make it difficult to cancel these mailings. Add insult to injury when a business addresses us using someone's name, in addition to using, "or current resident" (Example: "Joe Schmoe or Current Resident"). If Joe doesn't want our mailings, well, you'll simply take over receiving them for Joe. How disgusting! What a rude and thoughtless business!

    I do not wish to be on the receiving end of these mailings, but if you do send mailings, at least offer an OPT OUT that is not only EASY, but FAST and fully efficient; and please STOP asking us for personal info just to get off your mailing list. My gosh, you want our name, an account number, a phone number and an email address when all you need is us telling you our physical mailing address and to stop mailing us. Stop asking us to receive fewer catalogs while trying to dissuade us from removing our address from your mailings, which is just plain rude of you.

    When I tried to call I had to make numerous calls just to be removed from the Victoria's Secret mailing list because the automated system doesn't flow well and makes it difficult, and their phone representatives are trained to badger you into receiving fewer mailings. They have all this mumble jumble talk too, as if we all just know what they mean, like speaking about an "angel account". Whaat? Sheesh!

    I do not want any mailings from you. After five phone calls I managed to get acknowledged about cancelling, then was informed that I would still receive three more months of catalogs and mailings. What a waste of paper and my time. How dare you send out so many mailings. I put a stop to paper bills a decade ago, and got off mailing lists and catalogs; and here is Victoria's Secret, in 2015, so callously being this wasteful. I'm also angry their customer is so rude, unfriendly, and intent on insisting they'll keep you in their mailings!! I'm angry they don't make it easy to get off their mailing list.

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    Reviewed June 2, 2015

    First off I got my Secret reward card stolen & they said, "Too bad for your luck". Then 3 times now I have heard @ the store that this store is for college kids, not for adults - sorry, they come first. Well what makes their $$ better than mine. Sick of it!!! Shame on Victoria Secrets.

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    Reviewed June 2, 2015

    I was inquiring about size of a panty for my GF (as there are many versions of it - small 4 fits waist 26 and small 6 fits waist 27) and shopping bag does not allow to determine these versions, it simply has small. Am okay with that. So decided to chat on live customer care. Right from the beginning, VC agent was showing the attitude and yet I was polite and asked the same above question. He replied, "Small is a small, that would depend on her size. I can't tell you to choose one when I don't know her size." It takes no brain that what intention he had while replying this, eventually I could not buy anything later. He ended the chat session while I was typing (I can assure that I was giving prompt and timely replies and have extremely good connection).

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    Sales & Marketing

    Reviewed May 31, 2015

    I went there on the second day of a promotion and the item was already gone. Apparently, they only receive 30 of an item for a promotion. They had another promo going on but wouldn't let me have the item. This is the 2nd time it's happened, what a scam!

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    Reviewed May 31, 2015

    I'm actually very angry about this. I had a gift card with $50 on it. I recall going into Victoria's Secret which on this day I decided to pick something out for myself. It was my turn to pay. They just so happen to be "offline" that day & told me "oh no debit cards or credit cards accepted right now." I informed the associate I have a Victoria's Secret gift card. She said "oh it should be ok." Swipes my card numerous times then makes a phone call. She then tells me it didn't work.... Ok she informed me that I should call customer service. I called & continue to call & have spoken with 6 or 7 customer service reps & they all lie to me because it's impossible that I'm getting 7 different stories.

    Somebody placed an order & that's a complete lie because the pin on back was not scratched off & you would need it scratched off to place an order online. I do believe the in store Victoria's Secret associate used my $50 gift card & used the situation to her advantage & customer service no help at all. There's nothing more frustrating than someone who's meant to help you only creating more stress & anxiety for you, it's not the money it's the principle. A well known huge company who used to be well respected in my book. Employees unhelpful & lying thieves. I'm disgusted but mostly furious.

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    Reviewed May 28, 2015

    Ordered a $100 gift card for my wife. My credit card was charged (comes across my phone on Apple Pay) almost immediately. Then I get a call wanting to verify my credit card information? Why? They had already charged the card. What's the point of having an online store if you have to call to complete the order? Then after verifying on the phone I get an email asking me to call again! A few minutes later I get a call from my mother. The mother of a 46 year old who lives in a completely different state. She had received a call from Victoria Secret wanting to verify my credit card information!!!!!!!!!

    These creeps had tracked down my mother's phone number, it was not something I gave them. When I called to complain, they said, "it's public information." This is the most ridiculous invasion of privacy I have ever encountered from a retail company. I've asked them to remove ALL of my credit card and personal information but at this point I don't for a second believe these cyberstalkers have removed anything. Do not buy from these people if you at all value your privacy!

    Soo creepy.

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    Reviewed May 26, 2015

    The associates at my local VS in Huntersville, NC are always helpful in showing me what I'm looking for. Some of these previous reviews I believe are legitimate complaints. But some are just people who think that they are the only ones in the store that matter. I work in retail management so let me clarify how my particular company wants their employees to operate. The manager on duty must keep moving through out the store helping customers and to direct the sales associates. The manager is only to help at the register if there is more than 4 people waiting in each line. So if you are in line with only one cashier (yes some associates do call off work and no one else will come in leaving us very short staffed we do what we can) the person on the floor may not come help at the register because that is company policy.

    So even though it may seem that the manager is "just standing around doing nothing" they are actually doing their job. We of course want to make our customers happy but there are others in the store needing our help. And if you should need our help please ask us. Don't just stand there and look at us and assume we know what you want. Now, If you are a person who believes we should cater just to you please do us a favor and shop online. Retail does not pay enough to deal with impatient and inconsiderate people. To all of the patient and polite customers we will go above and beyond for you any day of the week. ;) To all the rude and impatient customers I hope I don't see you at your job because you know they say about karma...

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    Reviewed May 23, 2015

    Three and a half years ago, I shopped at Victoria's Secret and they offered to let me register for a card to get $10 off my purchase, so I did. They still charged my personal debit card, but six months later started receiving calls saying that I owed $150 in interest on the card. Not only did I never get the credit card in the mail, I never charged anything to it or activated it. After a long struggle, I managed to find my account information and paid off the balance (that was two and a half years ago). Today, I received a call from a collection agency saying I owe them $265 on a card I've never even seen.

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    Reviewed May 19, 2015

    This has happened twice now. I have ordered online and the packages get lost. They have a "shipping partner" that supposedly picks up the package and takes it to the post office. The package has been lost again. A $200 package just gone! I call VS customer service and the girl is all like... "now that your waiting period is up you actually have to wait three additional days before we can claim the package as lost." I explain that two of the items have sold out and she said, "Well we will refund your money then". I say that I used a gift card and she says, "we will give to you on your discover card."

    I explain that I only put shipping charge on my Discover and that I would rather reorder items. She said, "You can't. It must go on the discover card." Seriously?! I am going on Vacation. I need my swim suit and covers that I ordered. She advises me, "to go to the store." I explained I had been at the store and the stores didn't have the XS I needed in my bikini top. She said, "You can find a different top." I DON'T WANT A DIFFERENT TOP!!! Needless to say nothing was done and I will have to wait an additional three days on tops of the weeks that I have waited to declare my package lost and go and figure out what happens to 200 worth of gift card. Will they put it all back on my Discover or just a little?

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    Reviewed May 15, 2015

    I am DISGUSTED by the Victoria's Secret in Willowbrook mall NJ !! I go to a fitting room first of all - nobody is there. I have to go and find someone to open in and when I do the fitting room is terribly dirty. There is a small cloth seat to sit on and there is an open used panty liner just sitting there I take a hanger to move it off the seat and a bodily liquid comes off the liner all over the seat. I exit the fitting room and let an associate know this fitting room is dirty and there is a used liner. SHE ROLLS HER EYES at me!!I guess they don't believe in hygiene there because after I left the fitting room I noticed SHE LET SOMEONE ELSE IN THE SAME FITTING ROOM THAT WAS NOT CLEANED!!! Disgusting!!!

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    Reviewed May 13, 2015

    I ordered a bikini top and bottom. The only reason why I placed the order was because VS website said that the expected delivery date was 5/20/2015. On 5/2/2015, I received an email stating that the bikini bottom AND the top was BOTH shipped and it should be arriving by 5/20/2015. Today 5/13/2015, I received another email that my bikini top was NOT sent.

    When I contacted the Live Chat Customer Service and spoke to **. She informed me that I would be getting my top on 5/22/2015. I'm not going to be in the country after 5/20/2015. If I knew it was not shipped and could NOT be delivered by 5/20/2015, I would've cancelled the order. Instead of trying to help me, ** from Live Chat "Customer Service" didn't even explain what happened with my order and just told me to "call customer service IF YOU WISH". I do not appreciate this kind of customer service at all especially if VS is at fault. I was expecting an apology or a compensation. Please re-educate your employees.

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    Reviewed May 11, 2015

    I did not request emails from Victoria's Secret. When I first received emails from them, I thought it looked potentially of interest. Then when I received 2 to 3 a day, in the interests of reducing the sheer volume of email in general I was receiving I decided to unsubscribe. I realise now mistakenly, I confirmed my email address, stupidly trusting that my request would be met.

    I unsubscribed several times with no success. Eventually detective work led me to an official sounding route to register a complaint. After a few days I received an official sounding email apologising and confirming my email would be removed from the list, but it may take several days. Months later I am still receiving them although I quickly worked out how to route them to my 'Junk Mail'.

    As a potential customer on principle now, I would NEVER buy anything from Victoria's Secret, even if I saw something that appealed. As a professional marketeer I consider this doing huge damage to the value of the Brand, along with the shoddiness reported by some here. As a member of the public this is sheer abuse. In a bigger context it's this kind of behaviour that clogs up the internet - the virtual equivalent of dumping all our garbage in the rivers. Is there any real recourse?

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    Reviewed May 8, 2015

    I bought a swimsuit online in February, and have YET to receive it. I got an email yesterday saying the shipping date was postponed for another week, and it is now MAY. Are you KIDDING ME? I will never do business with them again. Why on earth does it take MONTHS? I can probably go to a store and find the exact same suit. The point of buying in February was to have it in time for spring and summer!

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    Reviewed May 6, 2015

    I need to express to many of you that I have been a VS VIP Angel cardholder for over two years. I not only order online, but shop in stores as well. I make a lot of returns to the store for items that I have purchased online and are not satisfied with. I must say that if you want a better customer service experience overall, you need to call into the Customer Service number to report any issues you have had. They are always so super nice and try everything they can to rectify the situation. Also, I have noticed that the PINK stores have way more helpful and friendly sales people as well as managers. If you are having issues at the VS stores, ask for a manager and express your concerns. They are usually very receptive and kind. If that doesn't help, like I said, call the customer service number and make sure that you provide them with exact names and such.

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    Reviewed May 2, 2015

    I have been a customer for years and have spent tons of money with Victoria Secrets. When shopping in LA I purchased bras for my daughter. When I got home after driving 2 hours we realized that a bra was missing out of my $300 purchase. I called the store. They said nothing was left but agreed to review the video camera and would call me back. It's been a month and no return call. I emailed customer service. They said it was my responsibility to ensure all items are in the bag upon leaving. It's a $15 bra!!!! Ship it or remove the charge on my Angel card!!! Really customer service means nothing. I never complain but I think I'm done with them now. Ridiculous!!! They will go out of business one day and wonder why...

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    Reviewed April 26, 2015

    My fist payment was due and I was out of town. Try to make the payment over the phone. But due to their system after a couple of log in tries, it lock in out of the account and said I had to try later. Later that day in the evening I made the payment. Victoria Secret Angel card says that after a certain time they take the payment the next day, which I don't understand as long as you make the payment same day. Well made the payment and even got a confirmation of payment received that day. Victoria Secret Angel credit card still decided to give me a late fee, and after I call the rep they did not help or assisted in any matter. I have been huge fan and always paid on time never late on. But they decided to lose a customer over a late fee. Good luck with them. Be careful because they will try to steal your money.

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    Reviewed April 21, 2015

    The panties logo is peaking right in the middle. If I'm going to spend $10 on 1 pair of panties, they should feel like heaven on my bottom. And they should NOT peel! It made me mad. I followed wash instructions too. STUPID!!! I hate that I have to write a review on a pair of panties that I spend more on than I would spend on food. It says a lot!

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    Reviewed April 19, 2015

    My daughter and I went in Victoria's Secret in the Arnot Mall in Horseheads, NY in search of another great fitting quality bra. I've ordered online previously and received great, long lasting bras. We were there for 10 minutes looking for great bras and not one approached us. Many of the bras do not show a price, and also the option to order online and style through the store for any color or option is displayed but no assistance. This is a great value to me as a customer. I was very disappointed that for a $30-$50 bra we were not offered help. I looked at my daughter, 15 and stated shopping rule number one, if you are purchasing one single under garment over $30, and the store do not offer assistance within a reasonable time, walk out and never return. She was disappointed, but there goes a possible $100 sale or more for your company! And yes, we go home without a bra and who knows what else.

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    Reviewed April 14, 2015

    Saturday 4/11. I was at Victoria's Secret in Bismarck, North Dakota. There were 2 pr of pants I really liked. They told me they could order them for me & they would be shipped to my house. The girl at checkout told me the computer was down & she couldn't order them. I said "Can you write down the product # so I can order them from home." She gave me the # you use to scan for the price. I called the store, was put on hold and nobody ever came back to the phone. I think my days as a customer are over.

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    Reviewed April 14, 2015

    I recently went into my local Victoria's Secret store here in Maryland and have to admit, it was a horrible experience. I walked into the store looking for something specific and was unable to find it. There was a sales clerk standing off to the side of the front of the store, welcoming customers as they entered (she did not welcome me). As I stand there waiting for her to acknowledge the fact that I was standing there looking at her for help. She continued to ignore me and talk to everyone who was walking in the store. I must say, this was completely unprofessional. I understand that I may not look like everyone else that walks into your store, as I have tattoos and hot pink highlights in my hair, but my money spends the same as everyone else's.

    Finally a nice gentleman walked over and asked if I needed help. I advised him what I was looking for and he was not aware of what I was speaking about so he asked said "female associate" who then was completely rude in answering. From that moment, I decided that I was not going to purchase the multiple items that I had intended on purchasing. I put them back and walked out of the store. After this experience, I don't think that I will be returning to your stores until there are more appropriate sales associates that are willing to assist anyone who walks into their store. Sincerely, a very irritated customer.

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    Reviewed April 14, 2015

    I wanted to write this review to let others know how very dissatisfied I am with Victoria's Secret shipping and customer service. I had the wrong order sent to me not once, but twice. I had to drive to the Victoria's Secret store on 2 separate occasions to re-order the correct underwear. I initially ordered the 5 for $26 and 2 of the pairs were incorrect. I took those back to the store to re-order the correct ones and when I got the 2 replacements in the mail, one of them was wrong. I even chose the one I wanted with the sales associate at the store. Such an inconvenient experience and I'm very disappointed. I won't be ordering anything online again.

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    Reviewed April 12, 2015

    I bought VS Fantasies at Short Hills Mall (store #5009 & transaction # **) today (4/12/15) & asked the cashier (with cashier # **) if the mist is for 7/$35 like what's in the Victoria Secret website. She said NO & that it's for 5/$30. I further asked why they don't price match with their website & she rudely said, "I don't know! I don't work for that Company!" The odd thing is that I just bought the same thing last night for 7/$35 from cashier #** (transaction #**) who is waaayyyy more pleasant than the cashier I dealt with today. Customers will surely appreciate a better customer service from cashier # ** & consistency with prices in store & online.

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    Reviewed April 9, 2015

    I purchased a garter belt for Victoria's Secret online with my Victoria's Secret gift card. I had $49 dollars on my gift card. I mailed the item back & now I'm only suppose to get a check in the mail for $29? They can't take $20 dollars from my card for taxes & shipping??? That ain't fair taking half of my money???

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    Reviewed March 29, 2015

    I've been a Victoria's Secret fan for years and their bras are not even available in Malaysia. I bought them all the way from the States! Today I felt betrayed as I found out that their push-up bra has oil/gel packets hidden in the layers of padding and it leaked all over my outfit. This is not the first time it has happened to me and I thought I must have had something spill over without realising. Can you imagine my embarrassment at that moment looking like I was lactating or sweating from my **. I'm definitely staying away from VS bras from today onwards. So disappointing!

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    Reviewed March 29, 2015

    I generally love Victoria Secret's underwear but today I have decided that I will never step foot in another Victoria Secret's at Mall of Georgia in Gwinnett County, GA. The wait started out with two lines of about 10 customers in each line. It took exactly 30 minutes to even get to the cashier! After making my purchase, I spoke to the Manager who told me that she was short on staff and could not help the wait. Well, Victoria Secret has lost a customer because this manager was a poor manager. Instead of her folding up panties... she should have been waiting on customers.

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    Reviewed March 26, 2015

    I ordered a bra and some panties from the 7/$27 sale online. Yesterday, I got the TOTALLY WRONG ORDER in the mail. The packing slip for another person's order was in the package, and you could tell someone just slapped my mailing address label over the other person's. Initially, I was totally livid. But I called customer service, talked to an associate, and she was really helpful. She explained to me exactly how she was going to remedy the situation, and what I needed to do with the package I got. All I had to do was put the return label they provided on and drop it in the mailbox, I didn't even have to buy a new package because theirs was already designed to handle returns too. She also had my new order 2 day FedEx'd, and refunded the cost of shipping to me. No, I won't get my things as soon as I would have liked, but I still will get them before the initial date that they gave me on my original order (March 30).

    I want to recognize VS for making the best out of a really crappy situation, that yes, was their fault. But they handled it well, and did absolutely everything they could to make it right. I challenge some of you to try EVER working in retail, and handling an angry customer to the point where they're actually satisfied.

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    Reviewed March 23, 2015

    The manager at Victoria's secret in Burlington NC has been the same manager over years, she had problems with my sister where she find out my sister and her were dating the same guy. My sister left the guy and she keep calling her then she find out she shops at Victoria's secret then used their system to pull my sister information and started stalking her to the point she took her to court. I go to the store to make a purchase and she is trying to tell me that I need to leave then I get a phone call from one of her friends harassing me again. Where did she get the information- VICTORIA'S SECRET Data. So if Victoria's secret will allowed their employees to used their customer information to their personal gain is wrong. Police department has record of all this.

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    Reviewed March 21, 2015

    I was in the Mall, Lakeside, located in Sterling Heights, MI. Normally, I order online, but I thought I would try the store and save some money on shipping. After walking around for 20 mins (they had one girl on register, a manager, and one girl just not paying attention) I walked up to the manager, who was in the bra section and said, "I need to find a 40DD in a unlined body bra". Her remark was, "you are never going to get those big ** in anything in this store, you need something with stretch." She rake through some bras and handed me a 38DDD, I said "I don’t want this type of bra" she said, "this is your only hope in the store, go get in line and try it on."

    Reluctantly, I got in line behind 6 other ppl, the line was moving VERY slowly, having lost any interest in buying a bra there, I gave up, and looked for some bf pants, ok where are these??? Looking, looking, finally... there they are! All in colors I don’t want. Disappointment. So, I go to the yoga pants section and pick out a pair I’m ok with, and get in line at the register. 9 people deep! I could hear customers complaining, and 2 left ahead of me, I was somewhat happy about this, I'm a tad closer. They has ONE person at register. Now, either this employee has never heard of calling for back up, or the manager was too much in her own world to notice. After waiting for what seemed forever, my son who hates coming into the store (teenager) said.. “it’s almost been an hr, what’s going on.”

    With frustration, I put my yoga pants back and left and told my son I was sorry for making him wait so long. I have shopped at VS since the late 80's, in all those yrs, have I never felt so embarrassed, annoyed, and left wondering what happened to VS. Horrible customer service, bad quality, and raised prices. The day I was at the store was, March 16th, 2015, and I will NEVER shop there again. I have a blog, with over 800 followers that is local, where I rate restaurants, retail stores, and etc. I will be posting this on my blog. Normally I'm reporting good experiences with stores and restaurants in our area, but this was just the worst. I hope it keeps people from going to that store at Lakeside mall, VS, and shop somewhere else. VS also is getting more and more competitors, with better quality and I'm sure better customer service, anything would be better than what I went through.

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    Reviewed March 17, 2015

    I bought the Tease perfume at V.S. and what a ** product. It smelled beautiful so I bought it for my wedding and when I got home the tube spray sucked up all the perfume out of the bottle. There was no on or off like so other ones. I spent 50 dollars and bam, used once and it's gone. Then I bought their new scent Scandalous. Same thing happens but with an added twist. Now I can't get any perfume to come out of the nozzle. Money wasted again.

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    Reviewed March 12, 2015

    A dear friend whom I have worked with for over 15 years wanted to get his relative a special present for her hard work at school. My brilliant idea was that most girls in her age demographic love Victoria's Secret, fantastic store! (He had been accepted for the credit card already for this section of the complaint) He does not like, or in better terms can not handle the mall. Parking, walking, locating the store. I could not possibly know what to pick out for her but I tried, girl on the phone was even assisting, order would be shipped that day. I cancelled and told her we would need a A SMALL GIFT CERTIFICATE (fyi.... they continued to press the angels reward card - Perfect, he can pay a little each month. He applied, got a credit limit within his income range, the only reason he did not pay by personal card) A few days later went to purchase the gift certificate online not realizing he needed to wait for the card to arrive to enter it at checkout.

    Unable to see the small print on the cell phone screen and his patience, or lack of, for all the questions asked to fill an order I was asked to assist him...after all it was my brilliant idea. I, we contacted Victoria's Secret who said "absolutely No Problem" and stated everyone does it. It was explained then that he was elderly and needed assistance with purchasing. Ordered the certificate....Waited...instead got an email stating they could not do it. He called again - Problem Solved, she would have the certificate in 3 hours. Yeah! Instead he received ANOTHER email which he told me it was his confirmation... When she didn't contact him to send a thanks for her gift I stepped in and looking to retrieve the conf number I found a cancellation instead. He was beyond stressed and confused. He called one last time where a hip giggly girl asked him a series of questions. I am unsure what they were but his replies were "I drive a cube had it since......etc."

    He kept talking, loved the chance to find an open ear. He told her his age and that he had been working for the same company since 1957. They were on the phone about 15 minutes, she told him congratulations he had PASSED. Let me remind you this situation had gone on for 2 days, 6 different VS representatives and a "your certificate is on the way" lie. Next day he got a phone call stating "due to his failure to answer the questions asked" that he supposedly PASSED not only were they not sending her the gift certificate HE WOULD NOT BE RECEIVING A CREDIT CARD, he was no longer an Angel Card Holder.

    VICTORIA'S SECRET SHOULD BE ASHAMED OF THE WAY THIS MAN WAS TREATED. We all have to age. I hope that companies treat you with dignity and respect instead of leaving you feeling less than a person when you offer them your hard-earned money and the privilege of your time. BANNED FROM MY FAVORITE COMPANY LIST.... never again... makes my stomach turn!!!

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    Reviewed March 10, 2015

    I have 2 daughters so let's just say we spend a lot in this store. We are into the PINK label. The quality of the sweatshirts is not good. I am a stickler about taking good care of my clothes. I wash these items separately, in cold water, inside out and NEVER dry them. I don't wash after every wear. Even after these precautions they have lint balls stuck to them that I have to shave off after every few times they are washed. Under the arms where they rub against the sides of the shirt there are lint balls also. This is very time consuming and annoying. For the price of these things (sometimes over $60 for a sweatshirt!) they could make them better quality.

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    Reviewed March 9, 2015

    I went to apply at the barrie Victoria secret today. I walked in and had a nice young girl approach me and ask how my day was. I asked if ** the manager was there who I was told to ask for. She said yes she is at cash. I went to the check out. She was with a customer. Which was fine. She looked at me in a disgusted way "why are you trying to apply for here?" Another employee came and said "are you here to hand in a resume?" I said yes. She then went to get me an application and asked "** where they were." ** responded "I don't know around, maybe you have to go to the back (I don't care tone)" and shrugged her shoulders. The employee found one and THREW it at me and walked way. Makes me not want to shop or work there. I'm disgusted in the way they treat people there.

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    Reviewed March 9, 2015

    I paid my bill on time, in the store, as soon as purchase was made. It went through my bank yet was not applied to my account with Victoria's Secret/Comenity. The company took my payment but did not apply it towards my account. I am not sure how this legally happens. I have been charged late fees and interest. When I called to have it taken care of, the agent said I have the burden to prove that your company took the money from me. As soon as he heard me say that I saw on my bank statement that the payment had been processed, he said I should just mail it in. This is unacceptable...The company messed up the billing and insists that I have to work to fix it. That is absurd! And it will take up to 60 days to return my account to as it should be. I can accept that mistakes happen with accounts, but for no one to take this seriously or correct the problem promptly or appropriately...that I cannot accept.

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    Reviewed March 6, 2015

    I've been shopping at VS 7+ yrs. I'm also a VS VIP cardholder. I spend over $500 a month in store and recently began purchasing online. Although I love all their bras my breast are natural & big & they don't always look flattering so, I'm forced to exchange & sadly return a few. I was in there today 3/05 to purchase 3 bras and 6 panties totaling $176 ($425 spent so far this month) so I also decided I'd EXCHANGE a bra I purchased but was unable to try on the day of. The cashier informed me I had reached my RETURN LIMIT. I tried to explain I hadn't returned very much in comparison to what I've spent. I do however EXCHANGE an item when the size is unflattering (I can't just pick up a 34 DD & expect it to fit like the one before. THEY'RE DIFFERENT!)

    Well the cashier advises me to call this number about the RETURN. As I'm doing my best to reach a live agent I ask to speak to the manager who I relate my story to. She screams at me not to be upset (I'm speaking firmly but not at all aggressively) or she won't help me. I tell her I'm not screaming nor am I being rude to which she replies, "Yes because EVERYONE is looking at you". I reply that she is being very rude and loud. She tells me "That's because I'm speaking loudly." I remind her I'm a customer & she's an an employee besides I should be upset to be treated so unfairly and rudely.

    At this point I'm more than humiliated as she repeats I've returned too many items and their store has a return limit. I ask if I'd be unable to exchange or return any of the items I had just purchased today and this past week in store and online since no one was available in the fitting rooms to try them on or they were being sent to me. She replied I could only EXCHANGE the items. Wait! What? You mean all of this embarrassment could've well been avoided! The manager humiliated me for nothing since I wanted an EVEN EXCHANGE. Same bra same color. I couldn't walk away happy about my purchase. It's left a horrible feeling and all the items are still in my bag. I love VS products but the Montclair Plaza VS has some of the rudest employees and I won't return to be treated this way again.

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    Reviewed March 6, 2015

    I received an email at 5:30 pm stating the limited edition tote ends today with a purchase of 75.00 and you would get the tote. I went to their online site to place an order because I really liked the tote, I even applied for the credit card and got approved. I noticed that the order did not show the tote at the end of my purchase of $113.00.

    Within seconds I called customer service and was advised they no longer have any totes in stock, then I was transferred again to another rep and I requested my order to be canceled as noted on site that you can cancel order by phone. The representative stated she can not cancel order because it went thru already and transaction of funds from banks where already processed. Then I was transferred again to customer service and they literally hung up on me when I started to explain how disturbing and misleading everything is. This was a horrible experience and the site needs to be updated and have accurate information and not misleading information.

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    Reviewed March 4, 2015

    The store manager at Sunland Park Mall in El Paso Tx. Is very rude and unprofessional. I was told her name is ** by an associate, and I just don't see why someone would be so rude if customer service should be your main priority, especially in that role. About a month ago I bought a body mist spray and suddenly it stopped working, no matter how many times I pressed, nothing came out. I found that very strange because the bottle still had a lot of product. I took the body mist to the store and asked for a replacement since the product was useless. The associate told me there was nothing they could do and I asked to talk to the manager.

    I explained the situation to her and to my surprise, she told me that it was my fault that the body mist had stopped working, and surely I had dropped the bottle and then something happened for the atomizer to stop working and insisted it was my fault. I said that was a ridiculous explanation and that I wanted an exchange. In a very rude way, she told me she was not going to exchange it because I used it. Of Course I used it... but it stopped working. One more time I told her that I wanted a replacement and with a very rude attitude she went to the stockroom and gave me the same one with a different sprayer. When she came back I told her that she was giving very poor customer service and I couldn't believe she was the manager. I am very dissatisfied with the "service" this girl is providing.

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    Reviewed March 4, 2015

    I am a frequent shopper (2x a week) at Victoria Secret. I went last week to a store and received a flyer stating several offers (different from the "offer code needed") starting March 3-8 2015. On the front was a promo for the swim special and time/date/channel. I waited until today Mach 3 2015 to make good. I went to another store and they told me they are not doing those offers. So none of this is mentioned on the flyer. Just the offers dates and to check online which if you do it mentions nothing of any offer. Now I call the customer service number, was on hold for over 30 minutes. They offered me to give me the body lotion for $5 after I had to take a picture of the flyer, email it and wait for them to decide. The young lady was nice the first time. I explained I will try to go to store that does have offer. Due to the snow received today in New York, I wasn't able.

    I called back and boy I was made to feel like I was lying. Even after I sent the flyer a second time. After another 25 mins coming to some type of agreement with the rep, I placed an order for $112. Only after I placed order did she say she could only refund me $1 After telling rep that I would use the 5/$30 and that way I still would qualify to get $15 off $100. After sending my info, they only refunded me $1. I asked to speak to supervisor several times. However the rep kept saying oh well that's all the supervisor can do. Plus she kept talking about offer codes when I clearly stated like 6x, there was none. I finally got to speak to a "supervisor”. She too was just as a poor example of the staff they have.

    I explained my situation to her, and she too told me that she could only refund $1 because 1) I used other offer codes, 2) it’s only 1 item, one customer. So when I asked why couldn't your rep who I made the order with tell me that before I placed the order? Supervisor told me she is not the other rep so she does not know. So I asked why was the rep sure able to speak for supervisor. I asked well then are you going to give me the difference back and she very rudely told me I'm not letting her finish. She kept playing games on the phone instead of just saying the first time no.

    No matter what I asked I received a song and dance from the qualified "supervisor". I understand that the flyer says 1 item, however it also says "checkout online for more details" and there is not one detail online. It also doesn't say anything about "only select stores". I explained I have been troubled all day by travel, my phone bill and now by having to file a complaint, she still insisted there was nothing she could do but refund a dollar. I asked her to cancel order and she told me she could not. I did call her a dumba## and her rep too because they wasted more of my time for no reason and they most certainly could have refunded back $4 more because that all I was asking for. It’s not even about the money anymore. It’s about the misleading flyer that I received in the store that apparently only select stores honor. And clearly no info online even though it says "check out more info online“.

    The rep who waited till after I placed an order to tell me she was only going to refund me $1, and that "highly trained supervisor" that clearly had no clue about customer service, who kept insisting I'm not letting her give me a solution. But in the same sentences she told she couldn't help me other than giving me a dollar. So now my next issue is I have to wait for the items to arrive and the go to a store and return everything. I don't get it. I don't get why it happened like this when it all could have been avoided with your reps listening, reading and understanding the customer. And I certainly don't understand why the supervisor couldn't cancel my order. I placed it 5 mins before being transferred.

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    Reviewed March 3, 2015

    I just wanted to say what is good and what is negative about Victoria's Secret. I have shopped online and in stores religiously for years. I have decided this year to start shopping at other clothing stores instead of VS due mostly to the poor quality of the clothing. I want to say that the bras, workout clothes, and swimwear are all of excellent quality. Also the pj's are great too. However I would not recommend any other clothing because it is poor quality and rips after 1st or second use. Also they use to offer better coupons and sales that would bring me into the stores but not so much lately. When I asked a sales associate why that was, she said they were losing too much money. Hmmm I spend over 1000 dollars there every year. That will not be happening this year, I'm shopping at Maurices - better clothes and excellent customer service, that's who is getting my business this year.

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    Reviewed March 1, 2015

    I called to order via catalogue, due to a gift card that I received. "Jess" was so snotty on the phone and talked down to me. So I called and asked to speak to a manager, convenient for them, no manager was available. I was told, "the manager just walked past me and I will have her call you. Our turnaround time is very fast, you should be receiving a call shortly.“ SURPRISE! NO ONE ever called me back! I let my friends and family know to never give me a gift card for there ever again. To make things worse, the Victoria's Secret at the Berkshire Mall is so ghetto and the attitude of the staff is so poor. I have lost all my faith in Victoria's Secret. I do not have an order number because of the attitude I received on the phone, along with the poor follow up, I just went to the store.

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    Reviewed Feb. 24, 2015

    Like everyone else when I buy an item cash or credit, no ID required. When you exchange or return, need ID. This is ridiculous, they have panty sales all the time so I have purchased the same ones. You are only allowed 4 returns. Why can't they just do even an exchange?

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    Reviewed Feb. 16, 2015

    I do not have any complaints to make toward staff. I have only shopped there two times: once in Eureka, CA & Emeryville, CA. I am very pleased with their bras, but it is the panties they offer. I do not know if it is because of the material they use for their lace, but it becomes shredded w/in a month. Mind you, I am very wise about what detergent I use, the low temperature of the water & how I wash them. I am frustrated because they are a pricey item for my budget. They have been gifts, but I know other brands do not shred after a few wearings. Please research if other customers are experiencing this & if there can be a change in fabric they use!

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    Reviewed Feb. 16, 2015

    I want to thank the girls at the Victoria's Secret Store in the Richmond Centre, Vancouver B.C. They went above and beyond to help me with my 250$ voucher that was purchased online from friends for an engagement present. The money was in US dollars so the store manager had to find out if it was possible to use. Once she could confirm that I could, a lovely girl called Natalie spent a very long time with me picking out things I liked and submitting my order online for me. She had a lot of patience and had to put up with my indecisiveness. After all of that, Natalie had to ring the US to put my order through which took a lot of time too. Again, thank you to all the girls at the Richmond Store, it was a very pleasurable experience. I did notice online the offer, if you spent 250$ you can get 50$ off the purchase which was not offered to me?

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    Reviewed Feb. 15, 2015

    I'm not a big beach person, but within the past couple of years I purchased a few swimsuits from Victoria's Secret. The one that makes me angry is the one that I've worn <10 times and the metal clasp on the back broke (cannot be fixed). I payed about $100 -120 for the swimsuit, but to only use it for 10 days, I would have rather bought Walmart swimsuit. I contacted the website representative, as I at least wanted another clasp because I couldn't believe how poor the quality was. Their response was, "It's been over 90 days, there is nothing we can do about it." Well, I can do something about it, which is stop shopping at Victoria's Secret. Join companies that actually care about the quality of their products and customer service.

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    Reviewed Feb. 14, 2015

    I was at Victoria's Secret today with my friend since she had to return some clothes that did not fit her. At check out, they demanded to see a license but she did not have hers so I had to give mine. I was very anxious to see why they needed a license to return items. They said that that is how they track how much I return. I then asked if my information will ever go away in their system and they said no. I do not like this new return policy since Victoria's Secret and Pink have my license information since my friend had to return clothes to both stores.

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    Reviewed Feb. 13, 2015

    So I live 45 minutes from a pink store and my 13 year old stepdaughter wanted pink stuff for track. I wanted to get a cute top, some leggings and a water bottle for her. I go on the app and I'm looking at their tops. I click on one I think is cute but the top is no longer available in the cute mint color. They have the top in a grey color but the grey has different logos to it. The leggings are good to go but the water bottle is on back order till 4/4 and we are in February. I'm not just going to get the leggings and hope they get more stuff later. I'll have to take the trip this weekend and hope they have the stuff I want in stock at the store.

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    Reviewed Feb. 12, 2015

    I bought a VS undie sometime back. Like always I washed it in the washing machine. Not only did it bleed but also spoiled the clothes I washed it with. On calling the store, the attendant was disappointingly evasive. "Get the undie and then we will decide. I can't promise you anything!" What about the damage!

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    Reviewed Feb. 6, 2015

    I am a frequent shopper & an angel card holder. Lately, I have been noticing that when I log onto the Victoria Secret website or view their catalogs there are no women that look like me - a woman of color. Do you just want us to buy your products but not work as a model so that we can see what your clothing looks like on skin of color? Or do I not see a variety of skin shades because what you sell is only intended for Caucasians? Please let me know what is going on and if my business is not wanted. Why would you not cater to all shades of women? That's bad business.

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    Reviewed Jan. 28, 2015

    My teenage daughters LOVE Victoria's Secret and PINK, and they shop there nearly every weekend. My girls went to VS in Arundel Mills Mall tonight because my 16 year old planned to buy something for my eldest daughter's 18th b-day in 2 days, on Jan 29th. My oldest was trying bras on and what didn't fit, she had my other daughter put back so she can get a different size, the bras are cut very small. The store manager, Karen, told my daughter she needs to give her the bras back so she can count them, applying that my daughter was stealing. She told my daughter, "You're not going to buy anything anyway!" My girls spend so much money in VS too! My girls are Honor Roll students and do not steal, so this is very insulting for them! It's also humiliating because the store manager went and got a security guard to have my daughters leave the store! I'm so disgusted by Victoria's Secret!

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    Reviewed Jan. 26, 2015

    I ordered PJs as a gift that were the incorrect size. My friend tried to do an even exchange for the correct size at the store and they would not do it even though they had the correct size. It is a full month since the PJs were returned and still no exchange from VS. Called today and after an hour on the phone was told they would be sending a gift card. This could have been handled simply and fairly in the store by just exchanging one size for the next. VS only answer is, "this is our policy." Bad policy, poor customer service. Lots of other places to shop for PJs.

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    Reviewed Jan. 26, 2015

    Bras. I was very with my purchase but when I put on the bras the wire are very uncomfortable, poking me all day long. Those bras caused me a lot of money. That was I first time shopping there in a long. I decided to give victoria secret another chance. Thank you.

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    Reviewed Jan. 16, 2015

    I am all about customer service... I have been shopping here for the last 10 years and I can't think of one time I had a bad experience!! They are amazing and that is why 99% of my entire closet is VS PINK. I love all the little rewards and goodies you get for being an angel card holder and I go CRAZY at the semi-annual sales!!! I don't know why all these people are writing bad reviews for them. I love you guys!!!

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    Reviewed Jan. 7, 2015

    On 11/15/14 I purchased 2 bras totaling $52.75. On 11/17/14 I returned both of them and purchased 2 more for a total of $44.31. Everything was done on my Angel credit card. I thought the transaction went smoothly until I looked at my on-line statement. Instead of my statement reflecting a purchase and a return they showed it as two purchases. I contacted the credit card company via e-mail about the problem and it took them about a week to get back to me that I would have to go through VS directly. So I did. On 11/24/14 I spoke with April. She said she would start charge dispute process and that someone would be getting back to me in a couple of days. She informed me that the statement on her end was showing other form of payment in the amount of $99. I used my credit card, no other form of payment.

    On 11/24/14 I contacted the store manager at the Eau Claire, WI store (Brittney) and she also looked at the transaction. She agreed that the transaction was done incorrectly by the cashier. She also said she would get back to me in a couple days to make sure all was resolved. Never heard from either one of them again. In Dec. 2014 I posted a comment on a Facebook VS page about the ordeal. They jumped all over that and contacted me via Facebook. I gave them all the information about the transactions, etc. and have yet to hear back from them. Through all of this I am paying interest on the credit card, making only partial payments and having all of this affect my credit. So far I paid a partial payment of $25 the first month.

    This last payment I made was the balance of what I feel I owed which was $19 and change. It amazes me that a company who can spend millions of dollars on a televised Christmas bra show but can't seem to find anyone to fix this problem. No one has gotten back to me. I received a lovely 20% coupon for a future purchase. Yeah, like I'll be using that any time. I simply want this resolved. They don't seem too concerned that they lost a loyal customer. I may not have spent lots of money at their stores but I would have been a loyal one and someone who would have spread the word to others. Not any more.

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    Reviewed Jan. 5, 2015

    I placed $400 worth of products on the victoria’s secret website. When I tried to checkout and complete the purchase the website put me in a bizarre greyed out screen that would not let me check out or review what I had ordered. I tried for 10 mins trying to keep from losing my order as I was not sure what was happening in the background. So I gave up and turned off my iPad and went to bed frustrated with the whole experience.

    The next morning there was an email in my inbox to continue the order so I switched to my laptop and removed $300 of the $400 order as I no longer trusted the website. So I change the order to $120 and then try to find a matching piece to something I ordered. It doesn't show the matching piece on the website, so I had to contact someone on chat. They said I had now to call that and they gave me the item number. So as I try checking out and entered my GF's address in the foothills in CO, close to Colorado Springs. The website wouldn't accept yet she receives UPS and FED-EX packages all the time, so I enter her PO Box and select 2 day shipping and it takes the order.

    I then call up and tell customer support I needed to order the extra item and that I wanted 2-day shipping, she puts the order in. I also told her the PO box address. So I think 4 of the 5 items that are in stock will be delivered in 2 days, so a day to box and get it out the door. Well the email I got following said that the 4 items in stock will get here in 2 weeks and the back order will take a month. So I told the customer sales rep that the extra item was a PO box. She does not say anything and I come to find out it will ship in 2 weeks and not in 2 days.

    So I call customer support the next day and they tell me they can't ship an item in stock in the 2-3 day delivery window because it’s a PO box and I said, “Well when I placed the order the site did not notify me of that.” I also said the website was outdated and couldn't accept the address that UPS and FED-EX could accept and all she kept saying was sorry. I asked if the order could be stopped and I just pick the merchandise at the store and she said NO - too late as it has been shipped. I said, “Please don't alter the order as the whole Victoria’s Secret distribution system could come down to a screeching halt.” Yeah I was mad..

    So to summarize, I spent 30 mins shopping on my iPad only to find the website malfunctions on new/old technology. The website can only handle certain addresses where UPS and FED-EX can. You can ship to a PO Box but the website does not tell you that the delivery time is 2-4 weeks out because you select a PO Box. You really have to work at finding matching lingerie by calling, chatting to get an item number and then you have to leave the web shopping experience to get on the phone. Then on top of all the "hidden" information on delivery dates and the true length of back order dates, you must call several times to find out from a service rep what is really happening.

    Worst e-commerce site experience ever. Just go to the stores is my next option though I am not looking forward to that if the web experience is the same. Oh last odd tidbit of information. They send out a survey on the experience but the survey only restricts you to mark one item as to the problem where mine was 3-4 areas that are broke and disconnected. Serious outdated customer feedback systems, customer support, web experience... sigh.

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    Reviewed Jan. 2, 2015

    I received a pair of VS PINK Campus Pants and within the first three hours, they ripped while I was playing with my little min pin. I'm appalled that their clothing is of such poor quality that this could happen. I shop in various stores purchasing clothing items at various price ranges and this is a first. I contacted the company in hopes of exchanging the pants and the best they were willing to do was to send me a coupon to purchase something else. I may be a little harsh in my opinion but I would not suggest purchasing VS Pink Campus Pants if you are in any way an active person. They are not durable at all.

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    Joanne increased rating by 1 star.
    After a positive interaction with Victoria's Secret, Joanne increased their star rating on Jan. 24, 2015.

    Updated review: Jan. 24, 2015

    After I filed a complained with the BBB, a Victoria's Secret representative called me. The rep told me to mail my gift back to the HQ address and they would mail me a gift card for the amount of the return. The rep said this was being done as a one-time exception to their return policy. I did so, and I received the gift card on January 22.

    I am updating the stars to 2 (from 1), because my complaint was quickly and courteously handled by Victoria Secret's HQ. The rating isn't higher because I had to go through more trouble to make the return and I had to wait for the gift card. Plus, I still disagree with the return policy that requires a driver's license to be scanned when you have a receipt for the returned item.

    Original Review: Dec. 29, 2014

    I received a gift from Victoria's Secret. The giver also gave me the gift receipt for the item. I took the item and its gift receipt to a Victoria's Secret store to return the item. I wasn't trying to get cash in return, only a gift card so I could purchase something more suitable. I couldn't return the item without allowing the sales clerk to SCAN my driver's license. I refused to allow my driver's license to be scanned, as this is personal information that I don't wish to share. Privacy professionals advise that driver's license information is one of the top items that absolutely should NOT be shared. It is an invasion of privacy to ask for a driver's license in this innocuous circumstance of returning a gift. There is also the risk that my personal information could be abused or hacked. I think this return policy is extremely inappropriate and potentially dangerous to customers. I also complained to the customer relations department at Victoria's Secret and wrote a complaint on their website. I also filed a complaint with the BBB about this return practice. I just made all these complaints, so I haven't been able to return the gift yet.

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    Customer ServicePricePunctuality & Speed

    Reviewed Dec. 24, 2014

    I am beyond dissatisfied with my Victorias Secret interactions as of late. Firstly, I ordered a Kiss of Cashmere Double V-neck Tunic Sweater on December 7th and received a confirmation email shortly thereafter. I did not get a tracking email for about a week, however, I had received an email ASSURING me I would get my package before CHRISTMAS. When I finally got the tracking email there were no updates, it only said shipped from Ohio which I know is where your headquarters are. I waited and got another email saying there was a delay but not to worry I would get my package on time.

    Finally, I then got an email saying my money was refunded. Christmas is in fact ruined for myself as I really wanted this item, I hope you guys are extremely satisfied. I have spent thousands of dollars at Victorias Secret and I will never purchase anything again. I can't help but feel totally discriminated against. I doubt anything like this has ever happened to a woman with your Angels credit card. Not only am I not getting my sweater, you guys also held my money hostage for about a month and I therefore am not able to put in another order for anything else (definitely not from your soon to be bankrupt store) and have it get here on time for Christmas.

    I believe you guys had NOT sent out my package and were trying to fill it but there were no more sweaters in my size and color. Yet instead of refunding my money immediately, you held on to it. What kind of unethical treatment is that? I have never heard of such a thing. When I called to figure out what was happening since I had not received my sweater, your customer service center had the audacity to blame shipping problems. I did my Christmas shopping across many internet sites including: Tillys.com, Heels.com, Backcountry.com, Urbandecay.com, Tarte.com, Sephora.com, Ebay.com, Amazon.com, Butterlondon.com, Express.com, Aldo.com, Toofaced.com, Macys.com, and Clinique.com. Every single package, including multiple orders from some sites, has arrived except yours. You should contact those sites and learn how to treat customers. I know they had a busy Christmas as well and they still managed to get my gifts here on time.

    To add insult to injury I just received a package devoid of my sweater with a Secret reward card that expired on December 19th, today is December 23rd. How dare you treat customers like this. What makes you think that is ok? I look forward to acquiring your New clothing on Ebay at less than half price. I know I will be getting my moneys worth. Merry Christmas to me. Remove my address from any mailing lists and do not contact me again.

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    Reviewed Dec. 18, 2014

    I ordered on black Friday, the order was held up and I could not get into customer service. I emailed and waited on hold forever. Finally the woman answers and says, "Sorry, your order was canceled and your free bag has now been given to someone else. Reorder with the code fashion and you will get another." Same thing. Never got it, sold out. Then the email comes back and says, "No problem, we have reinstated your order"? Then I asked for the free cuff they were giving out that day..nope sold out. I received the box today and the 41.00 bra is missing. I know they have the "models" and will never not do well in business, but to the general public this is not acceptable. The very first time I spoke to customer service, she could have reinstated it and given me everything I ordered but she refused. Now I have to wait on hold forever to tell them I did not receive the bra and there is no way I will have it for Christmas.

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    Reviewed Dec. 17, 2014

    Last year and this year, if you want to buy an item whether it’s Victoria’s Secret or Pink, you would have to be in line for at least 2 hours. I ask one employee “Why do they do this with lines all through the store?” She said, “That's the way it is.”

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    Reviewed Dec. 15, 2014

    Sadly, this has been the worst experience I have had in a Victoria's Secret store! I love shopping in Victoria's Secret in PA and NY but I made the mistake of stopping in this mall on the way home. First, let me let you know that I spend thousands yearly for myself and my two teenage daughters. My daughter, who I just picked up at college, asked me to buy her a few things so I stopped at the Rockaway NJ Mall Store. When we entered the store, I went to the VS side and my two daughters went to the Pink side of the store. My older daughter who looks Hispanic was followed around until she finally changed her mind about getting anything there and came to look for me on the VS of the store, where the same salesperson followed her and finally asked her if she needed help. I was listening from where I was standing and I heard her say, "No thank you." I continued to look for my item that I wanted to purchase and at no point did this person ask me if I needed help.

    My daughter was over by the "wings" and was going to take a picture when the same salesperson approached her again and in a very nasty tone told her not to take pictures of the wings. My daughter said she wasn't aware that she couldn't do that and apologized. The same salesperson floated around until I finally was aggravated and left the store. I returned without my daughter fifteen minutes later to ask her why she was so rude to my daughter and why was she profiling her. She immediate took a defensive stance with me and told me, "I am sorry that you feel that way." I told her that she was unprofessional and not courteous at all. I also asked her for her name so that I could complain to the manager. After all, I am a consumer and my dissatisfaction equals loss of business for them.

    She immediately told me that she isn't required to provide her name to me. I waited for ten minutes at the front of the store to speak to the manager who was helping someone else. A few minutes later, another manager came up and asked if I needed help and I said that I had a complaint and explained what had happened. She had the same attitude and told me that she is surprised that I would complain about that person (as if I was lying) and that she would speak with her. I asked her if there was another manager and she asked me why, and I was honest and told her that I didn't feel she would handle my complaint and that I was now offending her. I was mortified at this point and saw her name tag was Alexi and told her I would report them to the headquarters and never shop there again. She said, "Okay whatever." So as you can see, this was truly a disappointment and I am thinking about never shopping in that franchise again. If you have a problem with races, then you shouldn't work with the public or in customer service.

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    Reviewed Dec. 13, 2014

    I ordered some things off the website on December 11th, and I have logged into my account every day since then to check the order status. Yesterday (the 12th) I checked it and it said that it had already went through and got all of my items ready to ship, it said everything was in stock and ready to go. I check it today to see if they shipped it today, only to log in and see it say "There are no orders associated with your VictoriasSecret.com account at this time."

    Okay, well I go look in my email and I have no emails from them besides the order confirmation which states my order number and everything. So I log out of my Victoria's Secret account because if you're logged in when you click order status at the bottom, it just takes you back into your account screen. Then when I try to look at it that way, it still says that order number does not exist.

    They took the money off my debit card yesterday, which usually places when you purchase things online. Take the money off after they ship. And there's no refund or anything so I have no clue what's going on. I've emailed customer support and if I don't get a response today, I'm calling them tomorrow morning. I'm definitely just going to shop in stores only from now on, regardless of the good deals you can get online.

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    Reviewed Dec. 13, 2014

    Tried your order online twice. Both times said credit card number was wrong. Tried calling, waited for an hour. Gave up.

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    Reviewed Dec. 10, 2014

    Victoria secrets employees are rude and race does come into play. First of all their employees are mostly white. All their models are white. I was looking at a lady that was asking an employee about a bra and that she was a double D. The employee answered rudely, "oh, that's big." When I heard this, I just walked out. And how are you suppose to buy anything and really be happy - it's nobody there that looks like you. Even their advertisements are all white. I think victoria secrets is racists but show it in a way where it would be hard to detect. With all the race differ that is going on, you would expect people change. I want to support my own culture. It may not be a victoria secrets but at least the employees look like me and the model looks like me and the advertisements are for everyone.

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    Reviewed Dec. 9, 2014

    Have been purchasing from VS since 1977; over the years the material and workmanship has changed for the worse. I have just about had it with the quality of material and overall workmanship. The cotton items are flimsy and cheaply made. The underwear is nowhere what it used to be: very cheaply made, do not fit true to size. Very unhappy they stopped making the "Rio briefs"; normally spend approximately $600.00-$900.00 per year with VS; will not be doing this anymore. Not happy with merchandise they have to offer. Just got too "big" for their own good.

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    Reviewed Dec. 8, 2014

    I will start by saying that I have never had any customer service issues of any kind when dealing with Victoria's Secret. I buy all my bras there and have been doing so for years. My favorite bra is the Very Sexy Pushup Bra, which I own 7 of (I'm a broke college student, so this is A LOT). I've had some of these for as long as 5 years (broke college student - see above) and have never had any problems. Until today. I settled in for a Sunday afternoon nap and when I awoke, my roommate asked me what I had spilled all over my shirt (a heather grey sweatshirt). I had no idea what she was talking about, but when I investigated, I discovered an odorless, oily substance all down my ribs and on the inside of my sleeve. Confused, I went to my room and removed shirt after shirt, noticing the same oil on each layer. I finally discovered the root of the problem: the gel curve pushup parts of both cups had popped. There was oil EVERYWHERE (on my shirts and skin at least).

    Although I was appalled, the bra was 3 or 4 years old, so it wasn't completely crazy, although I'd never heard of a pushup bra popping. At this point I decided to do an online chat with a VS representative to make sure the oil wasn't toxic (FYI it isn't it's just mineral oil) and to figure out the best way to get it out of my clothes. I decided it would also be a good idea to find out how long I should expect these bras to actually last (I would hate to have an oily mess on my shirt in public). Okay, this is the crazy part. The representative told me THREE MONTHS. I could not believe what I was being told. Then she retook her statement and said I should actually expect the bras to last somewhere between 8 and 12 months. I'm thinking, why would I spend approximately $60 on a bra that is going to pop after 8 months?!

    Albeit, this is the first one I have had pop and it took three years. I have older ones that I've had no problems with. Needless to say, I am now concerned about the safety of my clothing. This is the only problem I've ever had with any product from Victoria's Secret, but it seems like there should be some sort of warning for consumers, particularly if VS employees are suggesting that the bras will only last 8 months before they start popping oil all over the place. Also, just for details sake, the bra that popped was worn, on average, a few times a month for the last 3-4 years (purple doesn't match most of my outfits).

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    Reviewed Dec. 5, 2014

    I've been ordering from Victoria's Secret for a couple years now. I usually buy in store but decided to do my Black Friday shopping online. I ordered over $233 worth of merchandise. They sent out a shipment confirmation email, I tracked it until it said delivered, which was yesterday. Nothing in the mailbox, no package, key or anything. I chose to wait a day to see if it was a mistake and checked the mail again today. Nothing. I called the local post office and all the man said was "I have new drivers on that route and they can't seem to get anything correct. I will look for it and call you back." No call back. I called the 800 number to file a claim with USPS then called VS.

    The customer service at Victoria's Secret is incredible. They apologized right away and offered to send me another package, which was GREAT except that everything I ordered sold out, besides one hoodie. I chose not to have a new package sent and a refund instead. They are very professional and their customer service is what I would expect out of VS. I do not blame VS at all, I blame USPS. This is the second package that has been "delivered" that was missing in 2 weeks. USPS is a joke and a scam. My only complaint about VS is that they use USPS for shipment. UPS and Fedex never lose packages.

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    Reviewed Dec. 5, 2014

    I have ordered from VS for years and all of a sudden I placed two orders and they told me my address is flagged from a disputed payment 3 years ago. This is the very first time I ever heard of this. They said it was a Discover credit card when I order with my VS credit card every time. They are holding all the Christmas gifts I ordered and will not ship even after several phone calls. They want me to pay $175.00 for something that has NOTHING to do with me. They have taken my money. No problem the last 3 years and now all of a sudden there is an issue from 3 years ago. Terrible customer service.

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    Reviewed Nov. 29, 2014

    I placed my "Early Access for Angels" Order Wednesday night. The deal is, spend $75 and get a free tote bag. I forgot to add the offer code, so I placed the order again with the offer code. I then placed a second (already planned) order. I asked customer service to cancel my first order, gave her the order number. After she demonstrated to me she clearly didn't know what she was doing, I asked her not to do anything, leave it as it was, I will return it. I log in to check the status of my orders and she canceled an order. THE WRONG ORDER. I tried to place the order AGAIN and they are sold out of Totes. When I called customer service all she could offer me was free shipping (which I was already going to get) and 20% off of my order over $125. Which mine was not. AND that offer was offered to everyone. So, after doing absolutely nothing for me. In retribution, I will make them pay. HORRIBLE customer service.

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    Reviewed Nov. 25, 2014

    I have been ordering from Victoria secrets for years and I have been waiting for this comforter since Sept. They kept claiming it was on back order and due to the incompetence of an employee canceling order they said I was put to the back of the list. I am so disappointed in the recent customer service agents I spoke to. I order from them at least twice a month and I have never been treated this way in years. I do believe this is going to be my last order from them. I would cancel this order but my daughter will be devastated. I was promised the comforter on the 19 and still haven't received and a supervisor named Dana was very rude to me today on the phone, made me feel as if I'm not a valued customer. The representative before her, Katrina was worse. Her customer service skills were just awful.

    The gentleman, Dante, I spoke to a month ago was so nice, polite and helpful. The supervisor, Dana, told me he lied to me. The other part of this order, I had an issue with my credit card being hacked so I called with new number. It is in the system and have placed 3 orders since then. Dana claimed it was my fault and I told the girl to apply it to the back orders as well. So when they processed the order back in October 4 orders later, they used wrong number so she claimed that put me at back of list when I was told I would receive product no later than Nov 19th due to their mistake.

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    Reviewed Nov. 24, 2014

    I bought several items from the online store. Later I received a single very cheap item that I did not order instead of my purchase. I contacted Victoria's customer service, and after 50 emails, I was in the position that will refund me part of the amount that I paid (In pieces, several refunds, to annoy me probably). And some items that I purchased while discounted, they refused to let me buy them with the discounted price. They claimed that I should use it with full price, then after negotiations and maybe 6 or 7 emails, they will refund me the difference, when I asked why all these refunds which will cause me stress, they claimed that this is their system.

    At the end, when I requested to cancel everything and refund the full amount, as some of the items that they will ship, will be in different colors (Unavailable now they said), they refused saying that the order cannot be canceled and will send me what they choose and refund me the amount in small pieces (Take it or leave it scenario). It was the worst experience with an online store, especially that one might think these guys are professional and trustworthy with your credit card information.

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    Reviewed Nov. 23, 2014

    Lately I have been spending a lot of time and money at Victoria's Secret, but after a couple experiences I don't think I will be anymore. Firstly, you walk into their stores and most employees will just roll their eyes at you or act like they're too good for you. I work in retail myself and we do anything and everything for our customers and treat them with the utmost respect. You don't get that here. A couple weeks ago I went in during my hour long lunch break and was shopping for a bra as I had a coupon that expired that day. I picked out the one I was going to get and made my way to the line which was unbelievably long, so I asked an employee to leave it on hold for me as I had to get back to work and she said she could check me out there so I wouldn't have to wait in line.

    She then proceeded to look for the checkout scanner and wandered around trying to find it while completely forgetting I was in a rush, so I said I had to leave and that I would be back after work and if they could please put in on hold for me as it was the last in that size and they said yes. So I come back after work and it is nowhere to be seen. They pretend to look for it all over the place and tell me it's gone and that I must not have actually left it on hold, but they tell me they could order it at the register and have it shipped to me. I go to the register to order it as I wanted to use the coupon, and tell the cashier what happened and she does not seem to care one bit and does not apologize for what happened and acts like I'm a burden for having her order it for me. Again, they do not care for the happiness of their customers one bit.

    Another instance of poor customer service is recently, I place an order for a pair of knee socks on their website and it arrives a week later and it's the wrong color. I contacted customer service and they tell me to send the incorrect pair back and they will send me the correct pair. I wait a few days and receive the new order and they sent me the same wrong pair of socks. I call them this time and the woman I spoke to does not seem to be the least apologetic and tell me I will get another pair in a few days and tells me I need to return the other two pairs. It's their mistake for sending me the same wrong pair TWICE, and now they want me to drive 20 miles to the nearest store or pay $5.99 for their return shipping. I've never encountered such poor customer service and I was really growing fond of their products, but after the negative experiences, I won't be back.

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    Reviewed Nov. 21, 2014

    Victoria Secret has disgusting and slimy advertising. I am trying to raise nice children, but hey, if we pass a Victoria Secret store in the mall, right there in front of us at 15 feet is a naked Victoria Secret ** with her hands on her ** or crotch. I get anxiety and have to explain to my young children about the basically nude ** they just saw. There should be law against such inappropriate advertising. UGH.

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    Reviewed Nov. 15, 2014

    Started 2 years ago with this certain employee following me around the store, which made me feel very uncomfortable. I asked was there a reason that she was following me and didn't ask to help. I have been having issues with her ever since, now she is the district manager and has done everything in her power to make me miserable. She has lied and had me banned from the store. I want to cancel my credit card because of poor, unacceptable, customer service. I wonder, does the owner know how his customers are being treated? You can only contact him via mail. I haven't received a reply and the letter was mailed a month ago. I am not the only customer that has experienced this. This is horrible and should not happen to anyone that hasn't done anything but argue back with someone that shouldn't start an argument with a customer. Her last comment to me was "they won't do anything to me, do you think they will take my word or yours?"

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    Reviewed Nov. 10, 2014

    Today me, Lemon, Snuper and the baby went to the mall to waste time before my bus came. We went into a number of stores through out the mall my first time coming to this mall I immediately notice the discomfort in most of the stores I went into. We went in to Body central where I purchased a shirt and two pairs of underwear. Lemon and Snuper went on to Victoria Secrets while I completed my purchase. I entered Victoria Secret where I immediately noticed how hubbererd Lemon and Snuper were by the VS employees. I began to browse where then a girl stood very closely to me, profiling me. I picked out a pair of underwear and gave it to Lemon to purchase along with her items. She checked out. I think her total was near $200 dollars today!!

    We leave VS, stop at Dairy Queen. Lemon ordered 2 Julius smoothies and we continued to Dillard's, the same store we entered to come into the mall but we wanted to look at some babies' winter boots. All of a sudden Moline police officers approached us saying there was a call reporting that we shoplifted out of VS and he needed to search our bags and see receipts! It was very Humiliating the way he counted our underwear in front of Dillard's customers and employees. Even they were shocked by what was taking place. Everything we had was paid and accounted for! They racial profiled us and followed us or either like they say someone called, I presumed to as the officer what now? After you guys just humiliate us in front of crowds of people!

    We didn't feel as if just leaving after that was justice or made any kinda since even though the officers sternly egged us we were "good to go"! The officers walked off and people just stood around. An older white woman employed by Dillard's came to us with much concern asking did they just accused us of stealing. There was a younger lady, Dillard's employee as well, saying how that was totally unacceptable. Wondering what to do we decided to try and catch the officers and get names and badge numbers. So we went to Victorias and asked for the manager. We got the names of the employee who called in and their corporate #!!! She looked shocked!

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    Reviewed Oct. 28, 2014

    I have been a customer of Victoria's Secret for many years, and had always been satisfied with their products and service, and been pleased with the quality and fit of their Body by Victoria Perfect Coverage bras. But recently, I needed to purchase some new bras, as my size had changed and my old bras were pretty worn out. I was disappointed to see that the overall design of the Perfect Fit bras had been changed (different fabric, different fit). I had a fitting, and purchased several bras based in a new size based on the advice of the sales clerk. First, the first batch of bras I purchased contained bras in which the size was actually mislabeled (the stamp on the bra band itself was incorrect). I was able to return those bras and get replacements, but after wearing one of them one time, it became clear that the bras (still) did not really fit properly. So, I went to different retailer and had another fitting. It turned out that the fitting I'd had at Victoria's Secret was incorrect in both the band and the cup size. Armed with this knowledge, I headed back to Victoria's Secret with the ill-fitting bras.

    I was pleased that they did allow me to exchange them for the correct size, even the one that I had worn (which was great--my problem has not really been with the service I've received, though I was irked that my fitting at VS yielded an incorrect size), but the latest bras have what I guess I would call a general manufacturing defect: the under wires in every bra are significantly shorter than the fabric "tube' in which they are encased, and throughout a day's wear, the wires shift from the center panel around to the back edge of the cup. My solution has been to stitch across the cup fabric against the properly positioned wire, in order to block its migration backward into the "tube." I've also noticed a number of loose threads and seams, and have already had to repair straps that have broken. I just feel that for $60.00 apiece, I shouldn't have to rig the wires into position, and the bras should hold up for more than a few months. It's a shame, because I've always loved these bras, and it seems that the quality of the product is not what it once was.

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    Reviewed Oct. 16, 2014

    I just want to add my share about my terrible experience with Victoria Secret card. I'm glad I looked up with matter on the internet and has found many people to have the same problem like me, because their customer service employee from Victoria Secret Credit Card and from Comenity Bank tried to make it seems ridiculous on my part that they never see this happen before. LIE! In fact my experience DOES happen to a lot of people, including my mom.

    So I signed up for VS Angel Card for 6 months already, and made purchases with it, but I also return some of my items of the purchases. For the 6 months period, I DID NOT receive any bill or account statement whatsoever! Not even one! Just the card the offer book in the mail once, and that's all. So I was concerned and called them to ask about it. They said since I return the merchandise, it is automatically counted as a payment, that's why I do not need to worry about paying that month statement. The next month comes, still NO bill, I called, same answer.

    And I also make it clear to them that MAKE SURE to send me the bill. Because I do not want the same thing that happen to my mom to happen to me, which she signed up for a VS card 2 years ago and NEVER receive the card or the bill, but she forgot that she opened once since she didn't want to at the moment but the sale associate was very pushy. And her BANK account got closed because all of the late fees build up, which she wasn't aware of because they NEVER send anything to her. (Now, after everything happened I also find it was weird even though there is no payment dues, aren't they still required to send me my account statement???)

    I know it's long and complicated, but bear with me. So after getting the same answer every time I called in trying to find out why I wasn't billed, I stopped calling, because I told them to make sure to send me the bill, and they reassure me that it is in their system, blahblahblah.... A few days ago I got a call from Comenity Bank, harassing me to pay my bill because it was past due 3 months. I told the guy from Comenity my situation and that they are the one who is responsible for not sending me mail which was required by law. He was very aggressive, keep insisting that they do everything right on their part, and that he never heard of anyone having this situation, and that there is nothing I can do except for paying to balance with late fee and interest charges, because according to him, "things happen."

    RIDICULOUS?! Why would I pay for all of that charges when it wasn't my fault! It's their responsibility to send the bill which is required by law. He keeps saying that it shows on the system that the statement is sent out monthly blahblahblah, "easy for you to say anything, how can I see the proof then?" Anyway, I got fed up talking to him because it wasn't going anywhere. So I look up online to see if this happens to other people, and yup, it does happen to a lot of people actually!

    So I called VS directly, told them my story, again, the girl changed her tone instantly when I bring up this matter. Got all aggressive and rude, insisting she works there for 8 years and never heard of this situation. I insist saying I DIDN'T do anything wrong therefore those charges were unfair and also told her that this does happen to a lot of people from their experiences on the internet. She paused for a moment, didn't know how to reply to that, put me on hold to talk to her supervisor, and came back to tell me that all my charges has been dropped, and that my statement is going out today.

    SO PLEASE, IF THIS HAPPENS TO YOU, STAND ON YOUR GROUND AND DO SHARE YOUR EXPERIENCE, THE MORE OF STORIES LIKE THIS, THE HARDER FOR THEM TO DENY THEIR UNETHICAL AND COMMITTING FRAUD BUSINESS PRACTICE! Just because they are a big company doesn't mean they can bully consumers like this! Stand up for yourself!

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    Reviewed Sept. 16, 2014

    I have purchased lingerie and a lot of clothes including shoes and boots for a long time from V.S. Some of mine are actually vintage by now. I always order by phone from the internet or the catalog. It has almost entirely been a good experience. I have had associates on the phone mostly be extremely helpful. They have found things in my size for me I really wanted and thought were gone (instant happiness), they have given me offers that I really shouldn't have gotten due to time issues, given me future discounts for items that did not measure up (might have happened 1-2 times) and just been very helpful and pleasant.

    I notice that they always seem to want to make me happy. Only one time have I gotten an associate by phone who just didn't have the enthusiastic attitude of the others. They also help me figure out the offers, although you have to research it yourself before you call. I do and have the codes ready. Some don't work with others and some do. But I really like their clothes and panties, which last longer than any I ever got at Wal-mart. Wal Mart's undies fit awful and I don't buy them anymore. I used to buy them to intermix and extend the life of my VS ones. Back in the 90's, I got some Colin Stuart summer flip flops that didn't last long and some summer sandals that had a small problem with the buckle on the strap.

    Once I got a hoodie with black kinky hair in the hood and they said send it back, postage paid, they apologized and gave me a discount card. Then they sent me a new one. Its a big company and I love their merchandise, which the quality of on most items can't be beat. I have bought tons of stuff and just received a large order mostly of the Pink brand skinny sweatpants, which I love. It came with a beautiful, quality free glitter VS bag-so cute! Through the years, I have bought beautiful leather bags, boots, sweats, coats, dresses, lingerie, makeup, I just can't remember it all. I have not had any problems in store, they didn't used to be very friendly, but they have been friendlier recently, so I hope that continues. All in all, good experiences, over a lot of years and I hope it never changes.

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    Reviewed Sept. 8, 2014

    Placed an online order for a pair of shoes. This started (unapproved) mailing of dozens of ** catalogs via VS. Never asked for them, yet they send them. Called twice and they claimed they would stop and the catalogs continued, I'm told another 90 days to stop them.

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    Reviewed Sept. 5, 2014

    I tried to use my birthday coupon I got from the mail. But, I was disappointed cause I had to give my order number to the rep right after I placed my order to get my discount. She actually lied about how much was the bra I wanted. When we chatted, she said the bra was $32.50 and so I asked her "did you take the $10 off?" And she said "yes." "So if you did how come it's still $32.50." I loved VS but now I found a new place to shop for underwear. It's called Fredericks of Hollywood. I just bought a bra from FOH, it's actually less expensive than VS. Another thing, I got a free standard shipping. I only get to spend $10.59. Yay to me!

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    Reviewed Aug. 20, 2014

    My daughter and I were shopping in the store yesterday. We picked out items to try on. My daughter was shown to a fitting room, then that employee checked on another customer in the next fitting room. It sounded like she needed another size. Then that employee walked toward me, made eye contact, did NOT ask me if wanted to try my item on, or anything. She proceeded to walk past me and out of the fitting room area. I can assume it was to get another size for the other customer. There was another employee standing a few feet away that I made eye contact with, she was helping other customers, and I politely asked her if there was someone who could let me in a fitting room. She said yes, then she saw that ANOTHER employee (an older woman) was walking toward the fitting rooms, so I guess she assumed that that woman would put me in a room, instead, that 3rd employee took 2 women right past me into the fitting rooms!

    Needless to say, I was shocked. I have NEVER been treated so poorly in my life! My daughter came out of the fitting room, we left without purchasing anything. If my daughter wasn't there, out of my frustration and anger, I would have had a very harsh discussion with the manager. I am truly disappointed, since this is where I usually purchase my undergarments. Not sure that will be the case any longer. If you can't handle the definition of customer service, then maybe you should be in another line of work.

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    Reviewed Aug. 14, 2014

    They had a promo 30% off and free shipping. Could not get through on the telephone, the web or live chat! Also they had Black Friday last week. Went to 3 stores before 10 am and all the promos were gone. Why do they send 1000000 of daily blast e-mail to join them, but can't support their customers or bring in enough merchandise to support their advertising? I just want someone to call me!!!! I placed an order online when they had the $30 backpacks and free tote and tumbler with $65 purchase and never received a confirmation? Went online to check my order and it does not exist? But I can't call anyone to get help!

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    Reviewed July 20, 2014

    Order placed 6/19/2014. I emailed customer service twice. No reply. I spoke with two customer service reps. Both told me I would get a full refund. Hasn't happened. Contacted PayPal, they could not help. They said Victoria’s Secret had proof of shipment. What they didn't disclose is that they shipped the items to apt 305. My apt is D435… not even close. I do not have the items or my refund. PayPal cannot help me. How can a big company like Victoria’s Secret get away with this? How can their phone reps get away with lying? Why am I made to feel like somehow this is my fault? This is so wrong.

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    Reviewed July 18, 2014

    I bought some items that I wanted to return and I have the receipt. When I went into the store I was told that because I purchased the items more than 90 days ago, I would have to take the lowest sale price to get any credit on my credit card. All the items have tags on them, have never even been tried on AND I have the original sales slip! Is this true? I have never encountered any store that refused to give full credit when the receipt is present with the purchases. Is this possible? Of course, this is not acceptable to me unless I have no recourse. Someone please tell me if this is the truth.

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    Reviewed July 17, 2014

    This happened at Plaza Las Americas, Puerto Rico. It didn't happened to me, but I saw everything from a distance. I was looking through a box with a bra special sign and I noticed a young girl (20-24 years old), red hair helping an older woman (70-80 years old) find a sport bra she needed. She took the lady through the box I was and later took her to the regular priced area because she couldn't find her bra size on the sales box. She was very sweet and gave really good customer service to the ma'am.

    Suddenly another woman (supervisor I think) interrupted her and asked if everything was ok with the customer. So she agreed and told her she was showing the old lady the new sports bra. The "supervisor" said: "well you need to get to the area I assigned you and will keep going with the old woman". The young girl stood there and said "I am with a client. I'll be there as soon as I finish with her." The supervisor insisted and the young girl had to go. I saw her then crying. I am a supervisor and I can clearly say she HUMILIATED her in front of her client. I felt really bad for her and asked another employee to give me the name of the "supervisor" HER NAME IS **. I felt so bad that I left the store!

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    Reviewed July 12, 2014

    I just went to Victoria Secret here on International Mall Miami. The experience was horrible. I just got the free panties card. I got 11 of them because my aunts gave it to me and some friends. I walked in the store to get the panties. This is my first time doing this free thing so I don't know where the panties are or which ones or if I can use all the card at one. So this is my story. I walk in and ONE supposedly Customer Service lady approached me and say, "Hey would you like bla bla bla?" "I said I have the free panty card and she ignored me completely. She start to talk about a bra that I had $10 dollar discount with that card, and well all of the sudden she was measuring my Breasts!!!!

    I said, "Hey I have like 11 of them. Can I use them all at once?" She say NO, it is supposed that every customer receive ONLY 1 card. Ok I understand that but this was a gift from my aunts and friends, then she opened her eyes like amazed at my question idkn. I said, "Can I come in tomorrow and take another one and so on?" She said, "I don't know. You are not supposed to have so many cards" and bla bla bla. I said, "Ok where are the panties? I'm taking one." She pointed them. I started walking towards it. As I was doing so I heard her talking on the radio saying something about, "I don't know. She has 11........" I returned to her and said, "I don't see them!" She looked like, "OH ** she heard me!" OMG what an awful experience. I was just asking. Maybe I shouldn't say anything about the 11 cards in the first place. Now I don't know if I can go again later to get some more....! :(

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    Reviewed July 9, 2014

    Wow As a business owner, I wonder how they stay in business!!! My daughter worked for them, going in early and working for free, on call for last min... but when her boyfriend came in and wanted a 15 bottle of cologne, my daughter said, "Don't worry. I'll buy it for you." However her boyfriend insisted and paid her for it. The store made a big deal about the discount, filed theft charges and fired her. I called to talk to a manager but was told they were too busy and called the main office and they answered the phone saying, "Yea, what do you want?'' Wow, I have never seen such unprofessional in all my life. And for certain they have lost all my family's business for life!!!

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    Reviewed June 24, 2014

    Today was my last straw with Victoria's Secret. I went in to purchase panties they had advertised as 5 for $26.50. I picked 5 pairs from the same drawer directly beneath the sign stating the sale price. Got into the insanely long line to make my purchase. A gentleman ahead of me grabbed one of the many girls aimlessly walking around the floor (you know - the ones who just offer you a stupid black bag to carry your purchases) why there were only 2 registers open when the line was wrapped around the store. All she could say was, "Because we only have 2 cashiers working." Even when he told her she should get the girls off the floor and behind the register she just stood there looking stupid. He put the perfume he was purchasing down and walked out.

    Then the girl in front of me was trying to purchase a tee shirt (on sale) but the cashier insisted it wasn't on sale (despite the sign stating it was) so she ended up saying forget it and leaving without completing her purchase. Next up: Me. 5 panties, on sale for $26.50. My total comes to $46??? When I pointed out the sale, she said some of mine were not on sale??? Even though they all came from the same drawer, were the same size and style and were all off the sale table???? Really??? I too ended up saying forget this and leaving empty-handed.

    For the outrageous prices they charge, the merchandise should be of the highest quality and the staff should bend over backwards to accommodate the customers. I'm done playing games with this store! I happily shredded my Angel credit card and have already found a better store that appears to be happy to help its customers.

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    Reviewed June 21, 2014

    I've been buying Victoria’s Secret briefs and bras for years. However, in the last year, I have spent over $100 on briefs, in particular the high leg briefs, and HALF of those briefs have developed rips in the seams, usually on the side. No matter how careful and gentle I am with them, they are ripping, only after a couple months. I contacted the company to complain but they didn't offer anything except that I needed the original receipts for them to consider an exchange. Even though I love how VS underwear fit and feel, I am going to go back to Jockey. Never had problems with them.

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    Reviewed June 14, 2014

    I went to the semi-annual sale and was holding all kinds of panties in my hands, while searching through boxes of more panties. I was asked several times if I wanted a black bag to hold my things in. I eventually said yes to the bag to hold my things in till I checked out. I went to check out and asked the lady if we could have the black bag we're holding and she said yes, if we're holding a black bag we can take it home. When the cashier was halfway finished ringing up my order, I realized I was going over my credit limit so I said, "I'm gonna take most of this stuff off my order."

    She said she wanted to ring everything up first. She rang me up slow as Moses. Then I decided to take a few pairs back to where I got them while she took her time ringing them up. When I got back to the counter, I caught the cashier talking trash on me for deciding not to get most of the panties I brought up to the counter, to another employee. She had my underwear I picked out in her hand and slammed them down on the counter behind her complaining about me! She looked at me in shock because she didn't realize I'd walk back up so soon, lol.

    I put my hand on my hip and stood there with this look on my face like, "Are you kidding me?" She didn't say anything, just had an ignorant look on her face. When I got to my car, I realized she didn't give me my black bag I was holding like she said I could have. I called and asked and the lady said, "No, you're not allowed to have. The bags belong to the store." That cashier could have at least acted pleasant towards me since I caught her talking ** on me and I didn't appreciate the sales person standing there staring at me with her arms crossed watching me sort through panties as if she thought I was looking to shoplift!!!!!! And the quality IS poor. You're better off shopping at Walmart.

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    Reviewed June 11, 2014

    I am utterly frustrated. I have been a customer of yours for years and I keep on buying at your online store from every country that I've lived in. I placed an order from South Africa (where I live now) as I have in the past, and you are not using USPS anymore to deliver, but eshopworld instead. My parcel has been in South Africa since the 30th of May and I have requested in several opportunities via email to Customer Service for the name of the local distributor here in South Africa, so I can call them and find out why 11 days later, my parcel is showing "clearance events" without being shipped. Please understand that if this status is showing continuously, it means that they need to speak to the recipient and make them aware of the local taxes and duties, therefore, someone needs to phone them.

    Customer Service responded that they are not allowed to give me the name of the local courier company, and that they cannot contact eshopworld either, so what option do you leave me as a customer?? It is extremely frustrating. Customer Service said that if I don't receive my parcel by tomorrow, you will issue a refund. Now I ask you: HOW DOES THIS SOLVE THE PROBLEM? It does not!!!!!! Somebody needs to contact the responsible party here in South Africa to authorize the release of my parcel, which I NEED. I would have not paid for express shipping if I did not need my parcel. Issuing a refund will only make it worse for me and as a loyal Customer, I expect some kind of post-purchase support from Victoria's Secret.

    My parcel will not be delivered tomorrow, which is the shipping deadline for the reasons explained above. Please can someone with an open mind and the will to assist be able to follow up with eshopworld? I have contacted them directly, but they are not replying any of my emails either, which is also a disappointment.

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    Reviewed June 6, 2014

    In May 2014, I have ordered from Victoria's Secret items that never arrived to me. WHY? Because I filled a new delivery address and they delivered to an address I used 2 years ago! Before shipping the items to me, one of their people from support told me that the delivery will be made at the address filled by me at checkout. So they shipped the items and 2 weeks later when I came back complaining to them, they told me that the shipment was made to an address that I used 2 years ago!!! How come? They don't know. So I was asked if I want a replacement or refund; I selected replacement and I was asked to pay import charges again! This is outrageous; I would have paid VAT twice for something might or might not arrive to me! I could continue paying endlessly import charges. This is a poor website and advise everyone to not shop from here!

    You pay a lot of money for items due to import charges, taxes, etc and we can never receive them! And by the way, they NEVER say that standard delivery does not give you a tracking number. They say that eShopWorld provides tracking but that page gets updated only when shipment from US is made and is never filled with information about the stage of the shipment (even if it gets delivered)!

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    Reviewed June 5, 2014

    February 2, I placed an order at this store. Four months have passed. I still have not received my order. Shop says that supposedly they sent me e-gift card. I have not received the card. Checked all mail. Return money to refuse credit, though initially promised the opposite. I gave Victoria's Secret is more than $ 300. They ask me to call, but I'm not an American, call cost me half the amount of my order and I did not know English. I am horrified by such a service! Shop big, but they do not have a Russian interpreter. In most stores it there, such as Old Navy, Gap, Asos. I wanted to return the money because he did not want any more to book with Victoria's Secret. They send worn things, broken things.

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    Reviewed May 21, 2014

    I bought a swimsuit cover-up in April, that was back-ordered. My expected ship date was mid-May, so perfect timing for summer. 5 days after I place my order they tell me the item won't be shipped till August 27th!!!! When the summer is over! So it took them almost a week to tell me that I won't receive my item for another 4 months?!? During those 5 days I had bought a swimsuit specifically to go w/ the cover-up, which I later returned. So annoying :-/ On top of that, I sent 3 emails over the course of the last 3 weeks, all of which were ignored. I'm 100% sure I emailed the correct address. I copied and pasted it from their site. So disappointed after the amount of money I've spent there. Won't be spending there anymore!! GRRR!

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    Reviewed May 6, 2014

    My name is Kim and I'm a staff reporter at a newspaper in Toronto, Canada. I'm curious to know if anyone else has experienced the same thing as me. I bought a bra from Victoria's Secret about half a year ago, but the lining inside was very dense. After wearing it a couple of times I noticed that the lining wasn't allowing any air to flow through, making everything much too hot. Has anyone else had this problem? The lining wasn't always made of this material. Please email me at ** if you're interested in speaking with me.

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    Reviewed May 1, 2014

    I placed an order at Victoriassecret.com on Feb 26th. I received an order confirmation that stated my order was expected to arrive in The Netherlands on March 25th. The package did not arrive on the date indicated. On March 29th, I emailed VS customer service to inquire about my package. They responded immediately, which I greatly appreciated. On March 30th, VS customer service, Michelle ** wrote: "Thank you for taking the time to contact us. I completely understand your concern for the merchandise you have not received. I am happy to personally assist you with this matter. I see that we expected your items to arrive by March 25, 2014. I truly apologize for the delay. Tracking information is not available for packages shipped via an International carrier. Please let us know if you would prefer a refund to the credit card used on the order, or a replacement package at no additional charge."

    I responded on March 31st: "Hello Michelle, thank you for your immediate reply. I would prefer a refund to my credit card please." On April 6th, I asked for a confirmation of receipt of my email: "Dear Michelle, I was wondering if you have received the below email. Please let me know. Thank you." I have not heard from VS customer service since March 30th and have not received my refund!! So no package and no refund of my $189.99!! I have checked my credit card statement over and over again, but until today there is no refund, that is why I decided to post this message. I am really worried now and would greatly appreciate help on this matter.

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    Reviewed April 18, 2014

    First, I really like the VS bra lines - they fit, they make me feel like a lady and in general are worth the price for me. BUT, my first order during the holidays was flawless. My second - a nightmare. I called VS customer service and told due to weather had some delays (tracking had followed the item to Atlanta and it had sat there for 11 days, no bad weather there to my home). Finally, after calling USPS, FedEx (seems no one was sure who the carrier was, started FedEx to USPS local for delivery) and the package could not be found, just like I saw - in Atlanta now 13 days - a VS supervisor next day sent a duplicate of my order to me. Over 2 weeks $5.99 shipping and 4 states away.

    Post office didn't seem too concerned as just said sent cheapest way and it goes on a truck if there is space why it was so slow. Thanks VS again. Add insult to injury a problem with the bra; I went to return it and they could not credit or show even a store credit. Said I would have to wait for returns to get it and then I'd get a credit. This was because the one I paid for showed cancelled and the one I finally got showed $0 because it was the replacement for the one I never got, that I paid for. That's now over 3 weeks and guess what? Nothing.

    Now my stupidity - hoping this was just a fluke as normally shopping my local store the ladies are great - I found one of my faves on clearance in only one color but I loved it, online only so I give it another shot. Was 50/50 right? It has taken 5 days from order to finally showing shipped. Tracking still shows 6 days - it is in the VS start point of OH. If they charge like first class postage - let's use it. I'd like to get what I order before It goes out of style. If you want their products - go to the store - their online is a sad joke.

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    Reviewed April 11, 2014

    I don't know what happened to VS. Years ago, I used to order clothes from them all the time. They were reasonably priced in the past and you got a decent quality piece of clothing, things you could wear to work or out to a party. I used to order shorts, tees, dresses, lingerie all the time. I stopped ordering from them a while back, then got a catalog unexpectedly and decided to place an order. As usual, VS seemed to have a nice collection of casual clothing and I was excited to get my shipment. Upon arrival, I was shocked to see how flimsy and thin the tops were as I removed them from the packaging. The cardigans were along the lines of a $10 store. I had never seem anything so awful in terms of quality.

    A heavier knit sweater was poorly shaped and constructed. I packed all the tops back up to return to VS and wrote an email. I got a return email filled with 'corporate speak' as in, "We understand your concerns and are working on the problem." SURE, they are. I just can't believe anyone still spends their money on such awful, cheap looking garbage. The only thing I would bother with nowadays are their fragrances, which I still like.

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    Reviewed April 1, 2014

    Shopped with my wife today (March 31, 2014) at Coconut Point Shops Victoria's Secret in Estero, FL. My wife was given a "30% off next purchase" Victoria's Secret discount card before we left New York for Florida. When we entered the store my wife presented the discount card to the clerk on the floor and asked if it was valid. The sales clerk said, "Yes, it's good for 30% off of your purchase." We shopped about an hour and 1/2. My wife selected several items that totaled $207.68 at register but the store manager refused to honor the discount card. When I said it was consumer fraud to bait a customer with a discount that would not be offered and I would file a complaint, the manager called on the phone to her headquarters. When she finished she said, "We've decided not to honor the card recently because of too much fraudulent use."

    The card we presented had no expiration date and an intact barcode that could be scanned for authenticity. Then the manager said if I made the purchase she would scan a new discount card for me that could be used on my next purchase! How would I know if that would be honored? I told the manager I was going to file a consumer fraud complaint and asked her name. The manager refused to even provide her first name. I asked for the store address and she refused to give me the store address or phone number. She told me if I did not leave the store she would call security. When security arrived I spoke to them outside the store. They recommended I make a formal complaint to the Coconut Point Shops offices, that they take these matters very seriously. VS is really terrible with customer service. Not only did they lose a $200+ order, they lost a customer. My wife will NEVER return to a VS store.

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    Reviewed March 21, 2014

    Here are the problems I have encountered since placing an international order with Victoria Secret:

    1st order placed on Dec. 30 - the shipping confirmation said it was expected by Jan. 30 (but they offer no tracking) - a month after the order was placed? That alone is unreasonable - I paid over 50USD for shipping, didn't get a tracking number and was told it would take up to a month? Do they use carrier pigeons? What the heck? Then on day 33, I emailed to say I hadn't received the order and was told to "Wait a few more days" then... I emailed customer service 8 times - customer service claims no emails were received - even though they're clearly in my sent mail folder to the correct customer service address.

    So I finally had to call customer service, then I had to spend time figuring out replacement items for parts of my order that were no longer available (about 6 things were now out of stock) - and place a new order. Got an email saying order shipped Feb. 20 - again same bologna about 1 month wait time and no tracking number, and what do you know? Once again, it NEVER arrived. That is too much of a coincidence. I don't believe them that they ever shipped it.

    Called customer service March 20, was told only 2 items from my order were no longer available. I triple confirmed this with "Jackie" the rep I was speaking to, made it clear, that if more items were missing, I would need to take others out because I didn't want to end up with a box of mismatched bras and underwear- she found the bra that was missing from my order in a size that would work for me, assured everything would be shipped. Now I just received my shipping confirmation only to see that, not only was the bra not in stock anymore, but additionally, 7 items are now discontinued from my order.

    I am having this order shipped to a friend in the US who is coming to visit me in Hong Kong (since I cannot trust the Victoria Secret international shipping, after 2 orders never arrived) - and now I am going to end up, after all of these problems with 3 pairs of underwear that don't have a matching bra, and one bra that is only arriving with 1 pair of matching underwear. For THREE MONTHS of trouble this order has caused me, I have been offered only a $25 gift card towards a future purchase (Which doesn't even cover shipping charges to me) and free shipping on this current order, that has now been screwed up for the 3rd time. This does not seem like fair recompense that would retain me as a customer. After this 4th error, I really feel as though I should be offered something else that should make this right.

    Additionally, I do not feel like Victoria Secret should offer international shipping if they cannot properly service international shoppers. If they truly are sending out the products via a 3rd party, they should investigate a new 3rd party shipper. I order from J Crew all of the time, with only 8USD in international shipping charges, and my orders promptly arrive about a week after they are placed. This is absurd.

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    Reviewed March 7, 2014

    In 2007 I opened a VS account and kept paying anything I would buy right away. However as the years passed, I moved and my parents would sometimes receive my mail and at times go to the store to pay for me. We kept paying even though I wasn't buying anything at all or see if I did buy anything on the card, I would make the payment right away. Sometimes my mom would also buy things so whenever I would get a statement I thought okay, that must be my mom so I would pay for it, and then one day my mom made a comment about me buying something each month and I was confused and we realized neither of us was buying anything yet were getting statement after statement saying we owe them money. And she mentioned how she thought it was weird that I was always buy it from the same store in Minnetonka which is at least 20 miles away from where I live when there was a Mall 2 miles away from me.

    We came to realize that ironically this company that works with VS for card protection happened to also be in the same state located in Minnetonka, so we went back to all the statements and realized they have been scamming us and charging my card $12.99/month + interest since June 2009. All the while I was buying 0 items yet had a balance of almost $700.00. At times they would even charge us twice in one month if they didn't charge us the previous month, which couldn't better confirm how big of a fraud this is.

    When I called them about it, it took 4-5 month going from one person to the next, people blaming one another for this and then for them to tell me that since its far past the 6 months of the statements that they can't do anything about it. Funny how when you owe them something they reach you right away yet when they owe you money, they can't ever be reached. At the end they send me $500.00 which covers nothing but some interest and payments I made from June alone. When I tried to reach them to tell them I want all my money back, they never returned my calls. Also they did me the honors of downgrading me from a VIP card to a regular one like I'm gonna cry about that. I'm disgusted with their company and disturbed to know and think how many other people they must be doing that to.

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    Reviewed Feb. 27, 2014

    I got 3 gift cards for Christmas 2013 from 3 different family members. There were already problems with receiving one of the gift cards to my email from the beginning, and customer care at Victoria's Secret was aware of this, as one of my family members had talked to customer service already. When I bought my goods online I activated my 3 gift cards and it said that I had to pay additional 3 USD for my purchase, so I did this. It clearly stated that I used my 3 gift cards to pay and only withdrawn 3 USD from my bank account.

    However I saw a few days later that the whole amount (203.15 USD) was withdrawn from my bank account and that my 3 gift cards had not been used but was still activated. I contacted customer service per email because of the distance (I live in Denmark) on 5th of January 2014. They replied back on 6th of January that they could not do anything and that another family member, whose account on the online shop I had to use because of the initial problems with the gift cards, had to contact them if they were to do anything about it.

    So the other family member contacted them on 10th of January 2014 and from there we heard nothing. It's been almost 2 months now. One of my family members that gave me a gift cards lives in California. She had to exchange my goods in a Store in Reno because of size-difference. Victoria's Secret write online and everywhere else that it is easy to return or exchange goods. But in reality they also make a scam here.

    In the Store my aunt was told that the only way to exchange was to buy the exchanged clothes for the prices in the Store. This price is different from the price when buying online. She did this reluctantly because she was told that she would get the amount back as soon as the matter settled. But when she got the money back, she only got the amount that I had paid for the goods online and therefore not all the money that she had to pay in the Store (because of the difference in price), to be able to exchange my goods.

    Bonus-info: my sister also got gift cards from Victoria's Secret this Christmas and has similar problems. I want to report this because I don't want this to happen to anyone else. Furthermore I would like to shed a light on the scam and mis-information they use to get money from customers. I am very surprised and disappointed that such a big brand can be so unethical.

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    Reviewed Feb. 19, 2014

    Around Christmas time, I called to place a purchase for a new winter jacket. The woman on the phone told me I could get an additional discount if I opened a Victoria's Secret store card, so I agreed. She asked me on the phone if I wanted to use the new store card to make the purchase and I said no, because I knew store cards have higher interest rates and I wanted to pay directly from my bank account. I gave her my debit card number. I was shopping for the holidays and the jacket was rather inexpensive (it was clearance) so I thought the money had come out of my checking account (I actually thought I had seen the charge on my bank statement, but I guess I was mistaken and didn't think twice.)

    Over the next few months, I got bills for the VS card and threw them out, thinking they were automatically generated and the card has a zero balance, because I had never used it to purchase anything. Then I started getting phone calls, 10 times a day, I thought it was solicitations, but I finally pick up and ask "Who is calling me?!" They advised me my VS card was in collections. I was like "I've never used that card for anything, how can it be in collections?" Well, the girl I spoke to charged my VS account after I specifically told her NOT to, so all this time, I had an outstanding balance, which had more than doubled because of late fees and interest.

    I demanded VS pull the phone call and hear that I specifically told this woman NOT to charge my VS account and that I gave her my bank card number. I was told I would hear back in 7 to 10 days... When I did, they still refused to take the charged off, so I called them demanding to hear the call for myself, because I KNEW for a fact I told her not to charge that card, all of a sudden, they decided to remove all charges! They knew I was right and didn't want me to hear the phone call, so they forgave all outstanding debt, I paid the amount of my purchase and told them I wanted my card account with them closed immediately and I would never shop with them again. I also asked them to clear my credit since this was their mistake and they refused until I wrote a letter. They charged a card I asked them not to charge and refused to remove the charges until I demanded to hear the phone call for myself. LIARS. And they know it.

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    Reviewed Feb. 7, 2014

    I am truly disappointed with Victoria Secret. I placed the order at 12/28/2013. The estimate shipment should be arrived at end of Jan 2014, and today is already 2/7/2014, this order never arrived. I paid US 56.99 for shipping cost, but I don't even get a tracking number for my shipment. This is totally unacceptable. I brought a lot of things from VS, usually costed me US 30 for shipping by FedEx or DHL, and usually traceable. The longest shipment took me around 10 days to arrive HK. For VS services, I paid higher price for shipping and I do not know which forwarder they are using and VS never able to provide me any tracking record. I waited for over a month, even ship by Sea a month should have arrived. How I know if they truly shipped out the products if they can't prove it at all? I will never order from VS ever again.

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    Reviewed Feb. 2, 2014

    As someone who shops at VS, semi annual is their busiest time of year and the place is swarmed with people who need customer service. So, when you called and wanted an associate to go through the multiple bins of bras to find a bra for you (that she can not put on hold because sale items can not be put on the side), then of course she is going to say no. Get your lazy ** to the store if you want to find a bra. The associates are meant to help the people in the store, not do the shopping over the phone for you. Ridiculous customers!

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    Reviewed Feb. 2, 2014

    NEVER SHOP AT VICTORIA'S SECRET. Listen to this. I work for Bath and Body Works and since the stores are connected, employees get 30% off at Victoria's Secret and La Senza. So I'm at Victoria's Secret and I am at the front cash desk ready to pay for my items and I mention that I work at Bath and Body Works. I gave them my "Limited Brands" discount paper and they said: "Sorry but according to this, you are only hired seasonally." I told her "My manager kept me on with BBW, I can show you proof with my TD Bank app that shows that I receive BBW pay checks within the last week."

    She said very rudely "No, that won't work, I need to see your pay stub." I said, "I don't have my pay stub with me, but here is proof that I work there." SO LISTEN TO THIS the lady ripped my "Limited Brands discount paper (PUT IT IN THE GARBAGE), wouldn't give me my employee discount AND she didn't let me buy my items normal price. She wouldn't let me buy ANY items. She said, "It's store policy, you already showed that you're an employee so you can't buy any items." I asked, "Can't I go pay at another register like any normal customer and pay full price then?" and she said, "No, you can't buy anything, sorry."

    SO I left with NO ITEMS and was fully willing to pay full price, she LITERALLY RIPPED my discount paper in half and I came out of the store with nothing because i WASN'T ALLOWED to purchase anything because I showed that I'm a employee. I had my friend with me who was willing to help me (I could give her my money and she could get the items) and they wouldn't let that happen. I AM SO MAD, they WOULDN'T LET ME BUY ANYTHING FROM THEIR STORE. Are you kidding me? NEVER SHOP AT VICTORIA'S SECRET. Please spread this to everyone you know.

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    Reviewed Jan. 23, 2014

    For those of you who are trying to return underwear, including BR who is trying to return USED PANTIES, what planet have you been living on all these years? Everyone knows underwear is final sale, and everyone knows that with any clothing store, you don't return worn stuff without tags on it. That is basically universal worldwide policy. And not only that, but when you say that the staff threatened to call mall security, it pretty much invalidates your entire review by assuring all of us that you are a complete batsh-crazy nutbar who causes a scene in stores and cannot behave in public.

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    Reviewed Jan. 21, 2014

    Although VS is obviously overpriced, I have always been a regular customer at the Logan Valley mall in Altoona, PA. Well I can tell you I won't be visiting there again after my most recent experience. I purchased a nightgown for my mom as a Christmas present via the internet. When I got it, it just wasn't what I had expected. I went the next day to exchange it for a pyjama set of the same price. (52.00$) I went to the register and the transaction wouldn't go through.

    After trying 2 or 3 times the lady said "It’s not going through there's nothing we can do about it." Really? Nothing can be done about it? I then realized I purchased the nightgown with a credit card that I lost and deactivated a few days before. So they couldn't put the money back on the card. They said "for my safety" they couldn't give me cash back either so I’d have to take a gift card, which is ridiculous. I don't have the kind of money to spend 104$ on a night shirt! But, I said okay. The manager said I would receive a gift card IN THE MAIL within a few days, again "for my safety" whatever that means.

    It was a day before Christmas, I’m 17 years old trying to save up money for Christmas gifts, and I was really upset. Well I waited and waited weeks for my gift card and it didn't come. So today I went to the store and explained my problem. The manager looked so bothered by my question. She called customer service and talked to them like I was lying, emphasizing on the word "claims" when she tells them I didn't get my card. After hanging up and says "You were given a gift card in store." I said no I was not given a gift card, I was told it would be mailed to me by another manager. She said 'nope, you were given one". Oh I forgot you were there, oh that's right you weren't so you don’t know anything.

    Do not accuse ME of lying. I’m not the one ripping someone off. She just continued to look at my receipt and say no you were given one. So I said you’re telling me I lose 50$ because one of your managers made a mistake? And she says you were given a gift card. I had both of my receipts which showed my return and the 2nd purchase of pyjamas and it clearly shows I paid with cash, no gift card involved. I cannot believe a million dollar clothing store is going to fight with me and rip me off of 50$ which is barely enough for a pair of elastic yoga pants. I cannot fathom it. I will be calling the store and reporting that moron manager "Beth". And I’ll make my experience known to everyone.

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    Reviewed Jan. 15, 2014

    I called to see the cost of the bras. The lady responded that they were on sale. I asked, "Can you please do a stock check for me?" The sales associate responded, "No! I can not do a can check on sale bras". I responded, "Are you sure? The store in San Diego and Rancho Cucamonga does checks for me all the time." She responds, "No, I can’t." Then I replied, "Can I get your name please?" and can you believe she tells me "No, I don't have to give you my name."

    I said, "Can I talk to the manager?" Her response, "I am one of the managers. I can have you talk to another manager to explain what I just said." I said, "Fine." I can not believe this girl left me on hold for over 30 minutes. I hung up and called again and the manager never got on the phone. I do not have time for this. All I asked was a stock check and she refused to give her name or let me talk to a manager. This is the worst experience ever. Please give these girls training for customer service.

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    Reviewed Jan. 12, 2014

    A very disappointed and disgusted online shop experience - I will never ever ever use their online shop again!!! Do NOT purchase anything from Victoria Secret website if you live outside of the US!!! I live in the UK and purchased some items from their website. After a few days I have received an email from their E partner shop and asked me to pay for a ridiculous amount of import duty. This import duty was NEVER mentioned when I made the payment online and over the phone (also bear in mind that we have VS shops in the UK). According to the English import law, I do NOT need to pay for any import tax when an online purchase is below £135. I will only need to pay for 20% VAT which would be waived if the VAT amount is below £7. Surprisingly, VS has decided to charge me £12.72 with an $38 order.

    I called VS customer services and complained about this hidden import charge. I was advised by the customer sales that this is how much import tax that my country is charging me. She also admitted that there was no mention of the extra import & admin charge under the payment screen, but there was nothing she can do. Because of this, I strongly believe this money is NOT charged by my country but VS's admin fee! After nearly an hour's conversation with a customer service girl called Jamie, she finally agreed to give me a full refund (including the handling fee and shipping charges I paid when I made the order). I then asked her to email me the confirmation. She said she didn't have any email access but I could take her word and I would receive a full refund. She also promised that other customer service handlers would be able see the refund agreement in my account. I then took down her name and telephone time and then emailed VS customer service for the confirmation to protect myself.

    Guess what, I never received an email refund confirmation as they said in the email that they couldn't confirm how much I would receive until they received the items back. More importantly, they can't even confirm that I would be able to receive a full refund. I was also threatened by VS that if I refuse to accept the package, I would be responsible for the items if it is lost or stolen even though I never signed to receive the package. I don't understand why I am responsible for something that I never received!!! Up until now, I'm still waiting for my refund.

    I can't believe a big company like VS will lie to their customers and not treating their customers fairly by applying all the hidden charges. If you live outside of US, do NOT purchase anything from their website as you will be charged for all sort of fees including ridiculous amount of handling fee, admin fee and 'import duty' which is applied by VS NOT by your government.

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    Reviewed Jan. 7, 2014

    I order over $580 on a gift for my friend. When I placed the order on the "ship to" box, I entered my friend's name and on the "billing info", I used mine. Why not? Anyone can buy a gift and have it sent to a friend. Less than a month after the order was placed, I was getting VS Magazines. They had used the credit card information "mine" ... to sent magazines to my address!!! So I contact them right away and plead to please do not sent any more magazines because I have a Protection order Appointed by the Court, and why they were using my private info with out my consent. I never request any magazines nor anything delivered to me, and they were putting my life in danger.

    Today, I got two other magazines. I call them up again and explained my situation "again" and assured them they were putting my life in danger and that was wrong, to please stop sending magazines. Now I will have to move and find another place to live. No matter how hard I tried, the only answer was "Ma'am, my apologies for the inconvenience but it will take 90 days and during this time, you will still get the magazines delivered to that address." They obviously didn't care I have a protection order.

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    Reviewed Jan. 2, 2014

    We paid $10 for expedited shipping to Puerto Rico... We always triple check shipping policy and the carrier used. Victoria's Secret site stated USPS delivery. Today, we got a call from UPS, stating that the package couldn't be delivered to the address. UPS said, "Don't worry, for $5 you can change the address" :-), but Victoria's Secret has to call and authorize the transaction. We called VS, first thing they said as we don't use UPS... Then..."Oh it was shipped to PR, that's why we used UPS". We asked, like we have done many times, this happens a lot. Can you please reroute our package to our UPS friendly address? "No, No! we don't do that". I asked to speak to a supervisor, I was denied that request and put on hold. Long story short VS would not change the address! All they needed to do was call UPS.... Sad day.

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    Reviewed Dec. 18, 2013

    My daughter and I went shopping on Thanksgiving night. We were in Victoria's Secrets and when she was about to use the legging was surprised coz it wasn't in the shopping bag. Had called the VS and the manager was very nice too, told me to come to the store for store credit. My daughter was a bit disappointed about the item since it was on sale. But overall, VS upheld their reputation. We always love shopping the store.

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    PriceStaff

    Reviewed Dec. 17, 2013

    I was returning an unworn unopened bag of underwear brought home. I was told by the clerk that the amount of my return would not be credited to my account for 2 to 3 days yet the instant I returned the item it was credited to my account. This close to the holidays, I was hoping that my shopping experience would be filled with the typical consumer society "happy joyous and shopping" experience. Instead, the clerk was a sadist. She also took the item to her manager, hiding the price tag in one hand and grasping the underwear with the other to ask if she should go ahead and proceed.

    An $8 pair of underwear at half price can be compared to 5 for $12 at Charlotte Russe, though you will have to face the scrutinizing staff, managers, and what I'm assuming is security as they are always talking into their mouthpieces and not to the customers. If you follow me through a store, please be sure you know what I'm looking to buy and be ready to make the sale yourself.

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    Customer ServiceStaff

    Reviewed Dec. 17, 2013

    I purchased five Victoria's Secret lace bikini panties for $26 with cash late November 2013. The lace panties did not provide the comfort I was looking for, so I decided to return them all to the store along with two new cotton hip hugger panties. The store I purchased them and brought them back is located at the Summit Sierra Mall in Reno, Nevada. The person who assisted me asked the reason I wanted to return and I explained it to her. She asked if I had kept the receipt, I said no; she then asked whether I paid with a credit card, I told her I paid with cash. She looked at me and said that in that case, the panties could not be returned due to the following reasons: first, the labels were cut; second, there was no receipt and she could not look it up in the system since I paid cash.

    When I rebutted her and questioned who would wear panties with the tag on, she then used a second set of reasons to refuse the return by saying that Nevada Laws prohibited the return of panties without labels due to hygienic concerns and even if she wanted to help, she still needed a bar code to ring them up. I honestly never heard of such Nevada law, but I did not want to say anything without independent verification; however, I questioned her on her bar code excuse because the store still sell those panties and all she needed to do was to go locate the different color and she could then entered the bar code.

    Her response was each panty had a unique bar code. So I further questioned and asked if there were 10,000 panties for sale in the store, did she mean that there were 10,000 bar codes? She said yes. I knew that she did not tell the truth, so I asked to speak to the store manager. She said that she is the store manager and that she made the final decision. The entire conversation lasted about 10 minutes and she kept a stern face and raised her voice louder and louder. I finally lost my patience and raised my voice and said, "Listen, I am the customer here, you don't talk to me like this." She in return said that I was the one who was rude and yelled at her and that she would call Mall security to escort me out. She did call the security but instead of being escorted out, I escorted myself out.

    I threw away the seven panties in the trash bin outside the store and left the scene. I have been a loyal customer for Victoria's Secret since 1994 and I work with business everyday throughout my career. I have never seen such poor customer service and especially it was done by a store manager who should be expected to understand the real meaning of customer service and provided good example to her staff. Not only I questioned the validity of the Nevada Laws who prohibit return of used panties due to hygienic reasons; I also questioned Victoria's Secret's corporate policies regarding when and in what circumstances security should be called and used.

    I definitely think that this store manager in Summit Sierra Mall, Reno, Nevada misused her authority to flex her "muscles"; fenced off a loyal customer and abused the use of security. I hope corporate officers of Victoria's Secret would care to read my review, as well of hundreds of others who gave one or two stars to the company due to their unsatisfactory experiences. According to Consumer Affairs' website as of 12/16/2013, out of the 290 complaints filed against Victoria's Secret, 68% gave a one star rating, 23% gave a two star rating, an alarming total of 91% are unsatisfied with the Company's Customer Service! What should be the lesson learned?

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    Customer ServiceStaff

    Reviewed Dec. 9, 2013

    I went to VS in Dickson City, PA. I had a coupon for "Buy 2 bras except Pink bras and get a free blanket". The coupon said ANY bra EXCEPT Pink. When I was choosing the bras, I asked the sales clerk if I would be eligible for the free blanket. She checked with her manager and said "yes". I purchased the 2 bras. After I left the store, I check my bag and saw the blanket wasn't in my bag. I went back in the store and spoke to the cashier that checked me out. She said I wasn't able to get the free blanket because I didn't purchase full priced bras. She said, "The company wants you to buy full priced bras to get the blanket."

    The bras I purchased were a promotion, 2 for $49.50. When I explained the wording on my coupon, she said I couldn't get the free blanket. WOW, everyone, check your coupons with the store manager before you check out. Don't get taken like I did. I explained to the cashier there was nothing on the coupon that stated I had to spend a certain amount of money or excluded promotions. It only stated, "EXCEPT PINK BRAS". She was rude and condescending. VS needs to screen their employees better or chances are they will be out of business soon. PS: VS lost the sale. I returned everything I purchased that day.

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    Staff

    Reviewed Dec. 8, 2013

    I'm very disappointed when I bought new set of fragrance from VS and find that the body wash from the set have something spoil on the appearance then I decide to change with new one. My boyfriend went there and change as fast as he could. The sales woman that attend us was so kind and change with new one. She and my boyfriend check but did not realize that miniature perfume was empty because they thought it was full (maybe). The next day, I went back to VS and show them what happened. They called the manager. After a few minutes, they told me that I could not change with other because they don't have miniature to change. Some more, I have the proof that show the box got some different color in that area. I'm so unhappy with the product packaging. Such a waste. :(

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    Price

    Reviewed Nov. 18, 2013

    Every year I buy the Dreamer Flannel Pajamas from Victoria's Secret and I basically live in them. However, every year the quality goes down and the fabric is thinner and thinner. This year I bought a few sets of flannel pajamas and the fabric is so thin that they are essentially only useful for wearing them in a heat wave. I can compare the fabric to pajamas of season's past and it's quite obvious that the material is thinner and cheaper, and the quality of the stitching is sub-par to previous years. How disappointing that the quality has gone downhill so much. I want fluffy flannel pajamas and ended up with pajamas that are thinner and cheaper than a summer blouse and the silver striping of one pair is already coming off after only one wash. They definitely are not worth $49.50 and I'll be looking to shop elsewhere in the future.

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    Staff

    Reviewed Nov. 17, 2013

    Me and my daughters were at the Victoria's Secret in Gurnee Mill mall, and my daughter was falsely accused of stealing. The store security from Victoria Secret caught up with us in...... and said to my daughter that the assistant manager saw her take something. The next thing we knew there were 5 to 6 more store security personnel surrounding us and my daughter like we were criminals.

    To make a long story short, my daughter told them she did not take anything and what she has was paid for. They asked to see her receipt and everything was accounted for. They then wanted her to wait to be identified by this store manager who did not want to come after hearing she had a receipt for everything she wanted to drop the whole situation and just forget about it. But we are not just letting this go because my daughter was cuffed even after she proved to these people she did not take anything.

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    Reviewed Nov. 8, 2013

    I bought 3 of the same bras, different colors. I have only had them two months. One of the them has already lost the underwire. It's not even the one I wear that often. I wash them all the same, and hang dry. They told me to bring it back, and only gave me a 15-dollar credit. I paid $50 something for it and it's still pretty much brand new. Probably only wore it like 5 times. I also bought some black yoga pants. After I washed them the first time, they already look old. I have a pair I bought from Target that I've had for a year and they still look new for 30 dollars less.

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    Reviewed Nov. 2, 2013

    So upset and disappointed!!! My husband bought a pair of pink pants that I really wanted. He hid them from me until our anniversary to give them to me. Great pants, I love them. I wore them, which now means they need to be washed. I followed the directions for care as I really wanted to keep the quality. Although I followed the directions exactly, the pants shrunk!!! As much as my husband paid for these pants disgust me that I just received them and can NO LONGER WEAR THEM!!!! Word of advice, don't buy clothes from Victoria Secret!!!

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    Price

    Reviewed Oct. 24, 2013

    My daughter received an order and one of the items received was incorrect. She ordered correctly and Victoria Secret have now confirmed that she ordered the correct garment and are going to send the correct item. They have also said that they will credit $5 to her card towards the shipping of the incorrect item. The shipping will cost more than this. They have stated that if they do not receive the returned item within 30 days, her credit card will be charged. I do not believe that they have the authoirty to do this and besides I do not believe that we are responsible for paying for the shipping on an item which they sent out incorrectly. Please advise. Thanks.

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    Staff

    Reviewed Sept. 21, 2013

    I had a horrible experience shopping at The Lehigh Valley Mall in PA. The Store Manager, **, accused me of fraudulent activities because I had several free panty coupons. I feel it's my business where I acquire the coupons from. I have been to the store twice last week to redeem the panties. I felt is she really bugging over a $10.50 free panty. She threatened me not to come into her store again because she will not honor my coupons. Who does that? I was embarrassed in front of my children and customers from her slander against me.

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    Sales & MarketingPriceStaff

    Reviewed Sept. 19, 2013

    I was sent a coupon for $20 off any bra over $39.99 for Victoria's Secret. After holding onto it for 2 weeks and talking it over with my husband, I went in and found my perfect bra. It was $52 I believe, so I figured $32 was a great price for a great product. The employee who rang me up hand-entered the discount instead of scanning it for some reason. She gave me 20 percent off instead of $20, which I didn't realize until I got to my car. I went back inside and she completely denied that my coupon was for a $ amount. She was very condescending and told me that those cards never have a $ amount, only a percentage off. She said "I can pull it out and show you," thinking I wouldn't take her up on it.

    When I accepted this offer, she said "I guarantee it is what I am saying and I'm not going to dig through to find it." Just terrible service. She effectively chased me away by getting me to question what I had seen over 10 times when I had the card.Since then, I have gotten 2 cards in the mail with a $ amount off, which she claimed they never offer. I am so frustrated at her complete lack of respect and unwillingness to find out the truth and risk being wrong. I will be making a complaint to VS directly, but want everyone who gets their mailings to be wary of this potential scam.

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    Customer Service

    Reviewed Sept. 4, 2013

    I placed an online order with Victoria's Secret website. Order #** under my email but my friend, living in Vietnam, is the person who received the confirmation from Victoria's Secret. I called them to complain but they do not explain why it happened and the shipping information still go to my friend's email... Victoria's Secret do not protect my information and their system sucks! I already close my VS credit and do not want to have any business with them at all.

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    Customer ServicePunctuality & SpeedStaff

    Reviewed June 10, 2013

    I went to a Victoria's Secret store last month to exchange a product I purchased on my VISA credit card (NOT my Angel card). The salesperson asked for my ID and processed the transaction. Two days later, I received a billing statement for 2 charges of the same product I used my personal credit card for. I went to the store with my receipt and the statement. They couldn't figure out what happened. They asked me to send a copy of the receipt with a letter to the dispute/claim department. I sent it via regular mail because I do not intend to spend more money on a mistake that I didn't make. A week later, I received a letter saying my dispute had been declined because they didn't receive the letter. I called, telling them I sent it via regular mail but that I can email or fax it if they want. They said no, that they would check to see if the letter arrived and would give me a call back in 48 hours. They said it takes about 6 weeks to process dispute claims, but then I wonder why they declined mine by the 2nd week?

    I never got the call back, and yesterday, I received another statement with a $25 late payment fee, bringing my bill to about $60, $60 of which I have no part in. I am not sure who else to call about this issue. While the amount is not that much, I do not plan to pay a bill I never incurred, but I would hate for this to mess up my credit. Any suggestions on how to resolve this issue?

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    Reviewed June 8, 2013

    I have been a long time wearer of the VS line of Cotton Lingerie. We are talking years. They were the only panties that fit well, lasted, and looked nice under clothing. Lately, every time I place an order, I notice the fabric quality, stitching, and longevity are poor at best. The panties and bras used to last me several years. My most recent order of panties are scratchy, thin, and uncomfortable. I hoped after a washing they would soften up, but as soon as they came out of the dryer, they seemed even worse, and now, even washing on cold, have shrunken up to a size that would fit a newborn baby.

    I know I am not imagining things, as I still have several pairs of the "older" material that, while faded, feel great and are comfortable. Sadly, I will have to be on the lookout for a new supplier for lingerie. I expected more from them. I realize many companies have to cut costs in order to survive, but at what price to the consumer? How about stop mailing out thousands of catalogs and save money on postage, but make a quality product? I am sure, VS, you are going to lose many loyal customers if you don't take a hard look at your business practices. For me, I am done.

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