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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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Reviewed May 25, 2013
I am very disappointed in the quality of cotton underpants I have purchased from VS in the past few years. I have purchased these pants for years and now the quality is just not what it used to be. I am just forced to start looking for another cotton panty, which is sad because I loved these. It is just too bad that "quality" has just gone down the drain.
Reviewed May 25, 2013
I have been buying VS bras and underwear for about 10 years. At first, I loved both, they lasted for years. In the past 2 years, I started noticing that the cotton underwear quality diminished. First, the fabric seemed thinner, the seams at the waist started to come apart, and the crotch area had loose fabric. Then, I started getting holes in the fabric after only having the underwear for a few months. Then, in the last 6 months, I started having problems with the cotton bras. The underwire (which is no longer a wire, but plastic) has broken on me while I am wearing the bra.
The first time this happened, I bent over to pick up something. When I went to return the bra, I did not have a receipt, as it had been a few months. VS insisted on sizing me and I told them I was wearing the same bra I am returning and just want to replace it. They still insisted, but just put me in a room, handed me the same bra in the same size that I was returning. When I had it on, the salesgirl tugged on the strap and said it looks like it fits. When I went to the counter to do the exchange, they insisted on telling me how to wash my bra. I told them I have used them for years and have never had a problem. VS says to hand wash and lay flat to dry, I put them in the machine on delicate and hang to dry. Well, not another bra has broken in the same place.
Recently, when I took my mom to purchase some bras at VS, the salesgirls asked us if we knew how to wash them and told us again about washing on delicate and laying flat to dry. Of all the years I have been purchasing bras there, they never told me how to wash them. I believe that VS is having their salespeople inform customers of this because they are starting to get more returns and are wanting to blame it on the customer, when in fact it is their quality. A wire does not break as easily. In the past if I had a wire break, it would have been after I had the bra for several years, not months!
Reviewed May 14, 2013
Angel Touch Lotion (Heavenly) - I have been buying their lotion for years and it wasn't a good idea to change the bottle since now, instead of 8.4 fl oz is 6.7 fl oz and for the same price and the bottle that they had previously is much better than the one they have now. Now, I would have to purchase my lotion from someone else since they changed their bottle for much less lotion and the same price.
Reviewed April 29, 2013
I purchased an item several weeks ago with a Visa debit card from my bank. After that, there were some fraudulent charges on the card. I contacted my bank. They cancelled the card and issued a new one. A week ago, I returned the item I purchased from Victoria's Secret. On the form, I noted the new credit card number. Today, I received an email stating my return has been processed to my old card. I contacted customer service and the CS rep told me that they have to issue the credit to the original card. I told her the reason why I didn't have the card any longer. Basically, it was a too bad for me response. Now what do I do? They have my merchandise. I don't have any way of getting my money back. I don't want credit, especially now. I don't ever want to buy from them again. I don't know what to do.
Reviewed April 24, 2013
I ordered with them and wanted delivery to my place of employment. I received an email asking that I call them prior to my shipment. When I called them, they stated that due to my step daughter coming to visit me for three months and using her mother’s credit card and having a delivery shipped to my house from them and the merchandise not being paid for and disputed on the CC, they really didn't want to ship my merchandise even though it had nothing to do with my bill, my CC, or my account. I emailed them regarding this and they have not responded. I am still waiting for a reply as to what someone else’s non-payment has to do with me.
Reviewed April 23, 2013
I walked into a Victoria Secret store in Denver, CO. I walked in to the store with two bags and my purse because I shopped at other places previously. The girls were so rude to me right off and acted right off the bat that I was going to steal something. They should not be making accusations right off the bat, period. After walking around looking at merchandise and grabbing two items, I asked the fitting room attendant if I could please put my bags somewhere since they were heavy and I wanted to put them at ease that I wasn't going to steal anything. The girl took it however later after I got out of the fitting room with the bras and I saw security talking with a sales associate saying, "Did you call security?" She said, "Yes, but never mind" when I looked at her and she was looking right at me.
How rude! They shouldn't be treating their customers like this. I don't know if it was how I was dressed but this behavior was inappropriate beyond all reason and I wonder if they treat girls the same way that have oversize bags or if it was just that I shopped at other stores beforehand since it is in a mall. Anyways, later on, I called the manager of the store and she said to me, "We rarely call security." Then the manager said, “I will talk to the employees because that is not okay.” However, I am still thinking they shouldn't be treating their customers like that when they are paying the outrageous prices for poor quality merchandise depending on the item.
Reviewed April 12, 2013
I had a large order (one of many since December 2012) and I normally ship to my place of employment. I received a phone call almost a week after my order said it was shipped. And the billing department said that since my stepdaughter (we'll call her Jane) ordered merchandise and had it shipped to my house using her mother's credit card (not mine) while she was visiting me and never paid for it, they had an issue shipping my order to the associated address (even though I was shipping to my employment). In addition, the credit card and person who ordered was not me and it was not my bill and I've always paid. I've never been late and have been a good customer for quite some time! I will be sure to close my account! This is very upsetting!
Reviewed March 26, 2013
Victoria's Secret make the straps to the bras too narrow and I used to love going to Victoria's Secret but now, forget it. Who is making the bras and for whom? They do not fit and I'm sick and tired of the advertisement for the very young. Who buys your stuff? You need better marketing. You have become sick and I will no longer be purchasing anything from your stores. It is a shame and embarrassing that it is all about the young. You are missing out on a huge market. Wake up and think outside the 16-year-old box.
Reviewed March 25, 2013
As a long time shopper of VS, I can honestly say that I will never purchase a single item from them again. I received $75 in VS gift cards for Christmas and used them to buy an entirely new underwear wardrobe. I needed it! I had been buying cheap panties for so long while I was in college and I was dying to get back to wearing sexy, long-lasting VS panties. Man, was I let down. I got rid of all of my old underwear and bought 15 pairs of new undies from VS. They came in at the end of January. It is now the end of March and 14 of those have holes in them! I am disgusted with the quality. The company has resorted to using cheap fabric, poor stitching and awful lace and it is definitely showing.
This has only started in the last couple of years and I know this because I still have a pair of pink undies from Christmas two years ago and they are, although a little faded, still perfectly intact. The underwear are coming apart at the seam on some, lace has separated under the VS logo on every pair that has lace, and some of them are developing holes in the behind. All of this after two months of wear! Awful. Please don't waste your time or money on VS products anymore. They are not the quality items they used to be. I know I sure won't!
Reviewed March 4, 2013
Around April 2012, I received a letter from Amber in the collections dept. notifying me that a delivery was made to my address a year ago that was made with a fraudulent payment. Someone basically used my address and placed an order using an American Express card. I called as soon as I received the letter and confirmed with someone at VS that I have not received any packages from them around that time. Nothing was signed for or left on my porch. Once I confirmed everything they asked, I assumed everything was taken care of.
About one month ago, I received a VS Credit Card that I applied for. I got approved for $250. I looked through the catalog I was sent and saw that they carried Ugg Boots that I was not able to get for my daughter for Christmas. I placed my order online and called because with tax and shipping, it took my order over the $250. I spoke to a few reps who were able to assist me in getting free shipping and my card to accept a $261 total. At this time, I was sure my order would be placed and was super excited to find out that I would be able to get a free getaway bag since my order was over $75.
A few days after I placed my order (around 2/25/13), I received a vm from Amber stating that she would need to speak with me. I called her the very next morning and left her a vm. On 2/26, I had not heard back and thought to check the status of my order. I was told that I would have to speak to Amber. I indicated that I left a message for her yesterday and they transferred me to Jocelyn. Jocelyn indicated that there was a problem with my order because of the fraudulent charge made to my account in 2011. I told her that I remember getting a letter and that I thought everything was taken care of because I confirmed the charge was not made by me. Jocelyn then told me that I would need to call the local Police Dept. and explain to them what had occurred and to have the Police call her?
I told her that I don't think the Police will call VS regarding this matter but that I would let them know what I am being instructed to do. She then said to go there in person and let them know. I told her, "Since I responded back when I received the letter, why am I responsible?" She said that it was because they are ordering the same size as you. I said, "They ordered shoes?" She then told me what was ordered and I asked her how she could possibly know what size I am. I did contact the Police and also went there and they told me they did not understand why they were involved with something that took place more than 2 years ago. They asked me if VS had proof, if I signed for the package since it was made to my address on a card that does not belong to me.
I told them that I did not. I have called and spoken with Kim more than once. She indicated that Yokim would review the call and call me back; that was 5 days ago. I called on Friday and spoke to Kim again to let her know that I have not received a call from Yokim or Amber (who I left numerous messages for). She said that the only thing she could do is to leave them messages. I asked if I should cancel my order; she indicated that it would not be a bad idea, but she is not able to assist in giving me status. She was only able to leave messages which both of us have been doing, for them to call me.
This has been extremely frustrating and is a joke considering the fact that I was approved. I received assistance in getting the order processed (even passed my credit limit), but it's sitting on someone's to-do list for more than a week. As of today, I have not heard from anyone. A company this size should have more people trying to assist, not just 3 (one on vacation, one out of the office, and a mgr that doesn't return calls). Being that it has been more than a week. I wonder if I still get the getaway bag since the offer ended yesterday. I just wonder if anyone there cares or will contact me.
Reviewed Feb. 25, 2013
I purchased $100 gift card for my girlfriend but when she attempted to use it, it showed zero balance! Unfortunately, I did not keep the receipt to prove a purchase. In the store, cards were loaded with $50. The store manager and client relations later refused to help or redeem my $100. It felt like they just don't care. I was scammed and I feel robbed. Please avoid that company as much as you can!
Reviewed Feb. 20, 2013
I went in to my local Victoria's Secret to purchase some bras. I went to the bras that I always buy, opened the drawer that contained my size. I found two bras that I liked so I grabbed them. I was standing in line waiting to be rung out. While I was waiting, I started looking at my bras. The back one I loved looked dirty and was worn in some places, and as I inspected it, I realized it didn't even have a tag on it. I took it to the cashier and asked her if it was used. She looked at it and agreed that it looked used and said, "Someone didn't know what they were doing and put a returned item out for sale when it should have been sent back." She said that I could go get another one. I told her that it was the only one in my color as the larger cup sizes do not have many choices. She said, "Well, I wouldn't buy this one, it has been used." There was no, "I'm sorry," no, "I'm sorry that was the only one in that color," nothing, just, "Go get another one." I should have gotten a discount and an apology for that mess up. This is the second bad experience I have had in this store. It's annoying.
Reviewed Feb. 9, 2013
I bought an item and returned it four days later. It never came off the card. Even though I have the receipt, it will take 60 days to dispute it. In the mean time, I still have to pay for it and was told a refund without interest will go back on the card. If I pay off an item I returned, they should send a check with the interest I paid to me. If they refund the card, I will have to use it to purchase more from that store, and I have no intention of ever shopping there again!
Reviewed Feb. 6, 2013
I've worn VS bras for 20 plus years. The last one I purchased has given hives. Every time I wear it, I get hives on my breasts. I've washed it after each reaction - I still get the hives. I'm trashing it and I'll never buy from Victoria's Secret again.
Reviewed Feb. 4, 2013
Back in the day, I was in love with Victoria's Secret underwear. It was the best quality out there, bar none. In recent years though, the quality has taken a nosedive. I used to keep VS panties for years, now, the last set I bought have all been trashed. Two of the pairs I poked a hole right through ... with my finger, just pulling them on! Two more are splitting right at the hip seam, and I've had them since Christmas! Not to mention, whatever type of textile these things are made of now, panty liners won't even stick! It is so frustrating. I was so glad to find this website to leave this comment.
Reviewed Dec. 6, 2012
After I made a purchase at Victoria’s Secret store in Oakland Mall, Michigan, my bag got stolen. While I was looking for some lip gloss, I placed the bag by the counter where there were sales reps. 3 minutes later, my bag disappeared. The sales reps didn't even bother to look for it nor comment about it but gave that ignorant look. Of course, I looked around to see if anybody had one of these bags but nothing. Whoever you are, I hope you pull your eyelashes out by using my eyelash curler and get reaction from the cream. Ugh, when are people going to stop doing things like this?!
Reviewed Nov. 24, 2012
I had an awful experience with a cashier that left me not wanting to shop at Victoria's Secret anymore. I came to return a bottle of perfume that I had purchased on September 6, less than 90 days after purchase, as per VS rules. The perfume box was still sealed in plastic, and I had my original receipt. First, the cashier tried to tell me that November 24 is past 90 days of purchase, which is not, and tried to give me store credit, which I did not want. Next, she tried to tell me that she couldn't process the return because the bar code on the receipt was faded, which was not my fault. I file my store receipts in a file folder, but if VS makes receipts that do not last throughout the return period, I cannot help that.
Having worked in retail and corporate services, I know that there are ways of getting around faded bar codes, so I kept encouraging her to get her manager, who was difficult to reach. While we waited for the manager to arrive, the cashier kept insisting that there was no way that I could get my refund, and kept insisting that I take the store credit instead, which I did not want. She never made eye contact, but looked at her coworkers, and implied that I was the one being difficult. She also insisted that I would have to return the "free gift" I'd gotten with purchase if I wanted a refund. In my opinion, it's not a "free gift" if it blocks me from being able to return a purchase. I never wanted that free gift, and I had no idea where it was.
Of course, when the manager arrived, she gave the cashier a simple solution to the problem, and told her to process the return. The cashier tried to suggest, again, that I be given a store credit instead, but the manager clearly said to give me the refund. Then, the manager disappeared to the back again. In the meantime, the cashier had decided to ring up the purchase of another sales associate, and she really took her time doing it. She chatted with the associate about personal matters, made sure to very slowly open up several rolls of coins, etc.
Then, when she couldn't avoid my transaction anymore, she proceeded with it except that she still couldn't "figure out" how to do it, and had to go to the back to find the manager again. When she finally returned, she started stalling again, and talking to her coworkers, and complaining about the long work day, and about all the customers coming into the store, rather than paying attention to the transaction. All of a sudden, she stopped the transaction, and insisted that I show an ID card, even though I had the original debit card. You could tell that she was hoping to find another way to not have to complete this transaction. I provided her the ID card, but couldn't believe that she would be so inconsiderate, after already keeping me waiting at the register for more than 20 minutes. Transaction completed, she never apologized for the long wait, never thanked me for my patience, never made eye contact, no customer courtesy at all.
In my opinion, this associate needs to be retrained. Also, the manager should not have left the cashier, knowing that she was struggling with this transaction. I will not shop at this location (Wheaton, MD Mall) anymore, and I may not shop at VS at all. It just wasn't worth those 20-30 minutes of rudeness and waiting for something which should have been simple and direct.
Reviewed Nov. 15, 2012
I like Victoria's Secret, but not everyone is a size 2 or 8. There are some women who are plus size and like Victoria's Secret. I think they should make a plus size for Victoria's Secret. I think that is only fair to have variations.
Reviewed Nov. 11, 2012
Stolen info purchase at Victoria's Secret - I checked my credit report and found that Victoria's Secret had an overdue bill in my name that I did not make. I did not live in the area for over 5 years now and they did not want to listen to my complaint. They started sending me bills with a $35 late charge including the time it was in collections for me not knowing about the bill. Still fighting them about the charge. I did not make and will most likely have to get a lawyer to fight it as the late charges pile up. What do you do when this happens?
Reviewed Sept. 15, 2012
This company had the nerve to accuse me of being involved in credit card fraud! They sent me a letter about my name coming up in some case they were investigating. I've never been so angry. When I called the number, the operator put me through to some lady’s voicemail. I told her voicemail that I would call my lawyer if I ever heard from them again. I don't even shop at Victoria’s Secret!
Reviewed Sept. 5, 2012
I'd strongly discourage anyone from buying online from this company. They are complete scam artists. I've honestly had no problems shopping in the store but my online experiences have been pure hell! The first time I placed an order, I received a couple of body creams and a shower gel that were not to my liking, so I packed the items up along with the original receipt and headed to the store for an exchange. None of the items was used. I only wanted to exchange them for the same products, different fragrances. After getting to the counter with my new selection and items to return, I was shocked to find out their return policy. They wouldn't refund the items at the register and stated that they had to return (mail) the items back to their corporate office which would then prompt a credit on my MasterCard. He said that it would take 7-10 business days to see the credit.
He kindly explained that although I wouldn't receive a refund in the store, I could still purchase the new items that were in my hand. I started to do just that until I realized the items were at a higher price in the store than the returned items! WTH? I declined but went ahead and returned the three items and left the store with a return receipt and UPS tracking receipt. The UPS tracker stated that their corporate office had received my return two days after I took it to the store but I went ahead and waited 10 business days before contacting them. Needless to say, after several inquiries and much frustration regarding the status of my return, they finally credited my MasterCard after 45 days!
My next purchase was on a humble, not thinking they'd screw me again. This time, I placed an order for several items. When my shipment arrived, I noticed that three of the items that I ordered were missing and three items that I hadn't ordered were in the box. Thinking I'd made a mistake, I pulled up my original order online to verify. Sure enough, they botched up my order. I immediately called them. The CS rep tried to make me think I ordered the wrong items, although I was reading my order to her as I looked at it on my cell phone. We went back and forth then she rudely stated that a phone is not a computer. Anyway, she was more than happy to send out the missing items and urged me to return the erroneous items within 30 days so that I wouldn't be charged. I packed up the items along with the receipt and returned them to the store the very next day. Again, receiving a return receipt and UPS tracking receipt. A week or so later, they shipped the missing items to me, credited the three erroneous items at the sale price but recharged me for reshipped items at a higher price!
Not only that, they also added shipping charges! I was furious. After calling them, they apologized with a lame excuse and agreed to credit my card. A month and a half later, they charged me again for the re-shipped items. When I called, she stated that they charged me because they hadn't received the other items back. (I explained that the items were returned to the store the day after I received them!) After holding while she researched, she stated that they had received the items but didn't know why I was charged again. After a few days, my credit showed up. A couple weeks later, they charged my MasterCard two more times!
When I called, they claimed they didn't know why the charges kept showing up. She stated that I needed to speak to the Editing Dept. since they're the ones responsible for the charges, but since they close at 4:30, I had to call back the next day! The next day, after explaining my issue and giving my MasterCard # for the 50th time, they promised to credit my card for the two charges. I will be notifying MasterCard to cancel my card due to the unauthorized charges and warn them about this shady ** company. VS can't get another nickel from me!
Reviewed Aug. 17, 2012
I placed an order with this company (Victoria Secret) several weeks ago O/N # ** for over $200 worth of items. All items were shown as in stock. The delivery was to be 8/7. When the due date came, I left it several more days before contacting this company. I had no response, so I sent several more e-mails advising of the problem. They sent an e-mail with a reply that no tracking was available. I sent another e-mail (7/8) with regards to this unsatisfactory response and have heard nothing. This order was placed using my daughter's birthday money and as a consumer, this is just not an unacceptable/unsatisfactory business transaction/service from a well known international company. What are we able to do to make this company be held responsible for taking consumers money and not providing the goods? Many thanks.
Reviewed Aug. 15, 2012
I am sick and tired of Victoria's Secret displaying pictures and video of their models wearing almost nothing and posing seductively. I personally boycott them because of this. I know of many women who feel this way. I feel that I shouldn't have to turn the channel or avoid an area of the mall due to Victoria's Secret using sex to sell their product. Their commercials come on suddenly and I feel that I am forced against my will to view half naked women before I am able to turn the channel. Everywhere we turn nowadays, there are half naked women. You can't even buy groceries without being bombarded by half naked women on magazines. These companies don't appear to be restricted to a G rating on their product when there are all ages present.
I have seen mothers cringe as their children have garbage magazines displayed in front of them that make fun of overweight celebrities wearing almost nothing. I am tired of the agenda in America to push as much sex on the American public as possible. Someone needs to put some restrictions on these companies. If people want to see naked or almost naked people, then they can go to a strip club or rent it. We, the general public, should not be forced to view what should be restricted.
Reviewed July 11, 2012
I went out on Saturday, June 30; and I realized that my blouse was stained but could not figure out how. As the day went by, I realized my linen jacket was stained also. It was an oily substance, but I still did not know what was going on and where from. I went home and washed both items with soap and water, but it did not come off. It was stained. The following week on Wednesday when I went to take out my dirty laundry to wash, I realized that the bra was leaking oil. That's when I realized where the oil was coming from.
I went to The Victoria's Secret store on 57th or 58th and Lexington in NYC and spoke to the manager. They said they were not responsible for the damage of my clothing, which were not cheap, and gave me a new bra and a 30% discount card. I did not think that was a fair decision, since it was the store's bra that caused the damages to my clothing. The bra was not one of your cheaper bras. I am a quality shopper and am very disappointed with the quality of the bra and how I was compensated at the store. I would appreciate it if you can get in touch with me, because a 30% discount card is not enough compensation for the damages. The bra they gave me was a replacement for the damaged bra. Please do not ignore my request. Thank you!
Reviewed July 4, 2012
LGBT Treatment - I went into the Galleria Mall store a few weeks ago and decided to ask for a bra fitting. I am a male but transgender. I had gone to the mall as a male that day. But I knew from a sign that they would give a free bra fitting to anyone who asked. I asked for one and received it. And the associate was very helpful to me. She discussed the things I do as well as giving me some tips. I love Victoria's Secret.
Reviewed May 24, 2012
Being accused of shoplifting - On May 23, 2012, my sister and I were shopping in a Victoria's Secret store. The sales associate, Anne, asked us if we needed help and we informed her that we were looking at the merchandise and did not need assistance. She followed us through the store and stood watching from each section we went. A security guard entered the store.The security guard walked over to Anne and she pointed at us and started a conversation with the security guard. At this time, the security guard stood and watched my sister and I directly. She stood giving intimidating eye contact and making comments to Anne. We were at the front of the store.
We moved to the middle of the store and the guard followed. The sales associate asked me if I needed help again and stated that we had been in the store long enough to pick something out. At this time, we had been in the store for about 15 to 20 minutes, which is irrelevant as we are paying customers who have the right to take our time to shop.The sales associate then came to my sister and I again and asked if we needed help. I told her at this time, "I think you've asked us enough times if we need help and we don't. You asked us about 20 times. We are paying customers and shopping." The sales associate said, "I hope so, I hope you are paying."
I told her that was a discriminatory comment. She then said she doesn't get paid enough to do this job and as she was talking, the security guard stated that she was watching my sister and I. She said that she was called up and told to watch us. My sister informed her that, "We don't steal and shop at this store constantly; there is no need to follow us." My sister talked to the sales associate, Anne, before on a prior visit, where she stated that she hated how young customers like her come into the store and act, that young people make her sick and she hates when they come in. She then said she hopes she's not like them.
The guard was extremely angry, talking loudly and very unprofessional, stating that she was watching us and following us. My sister asked for a manager and Anne called for the store manager from where she stood. The store manager, Jess, came out and we asked her to move to the other side of the store so that we could talk to her. She walked over with us and we told her exactly what took place. She stated that the security guards were not under her and there was nothing she could do about them. They randomly come into the store whenever they want. We told her that we preferred to talk to management as the employee was discriminating against us. We informed the manager that her employee was as much at fault as she followed us and made discriminatory remarks. The manager did not approach the employee or pull her to the side.
The sales associate and security guard continued to talk about us loudly stating, "people like them steal." What is people like us? We are bi-racial and they were black females. The manager asked us to please take our time shopping and we refused to be chased out of the store, as we were doing nothing wrong. The security guard continued to follow us, at one point, brushing past my sister and I and sighing under her breath to move out of her way. Anne was closing her shift as we shopped and switched shifts with another sales associate. We overheard her informing the new sales associate to watch us. She then said she was leaving for the night.
We picked out our items and I told the new sales associate we come there all the time and we don't steal. There was something said earlier about watching us. She said, "Yes, she told me that and to watch you," and asked if we needed help. Once Anne left the beauty section of the store, we thought she was no longer there. The security guard then left the store completely. When we went to the lingerie section to pay, Anne was in the back of the store pointing and telling other co-workers that we steal. The manager did not pull her to the side and confront her nor did she stop her from slandering and discriminating against us, even once she had been informed.
We paid for our items and went downstairs to the security office to report the guard. Lt. **, the woman at the security counter stated we could file a complaint. She gave us the name of the guard who was in the store and told us that a call came in telling them to come up to the store and follow us. She stated that they do not go into stores unless they are instructed to come in and follow individuals. I asked her if she heard the actual call come in and she stated, "Yes, a call came in to follow you two in the Victoria's Secret store." I asked her if a sales associate called, she said, "Yes, the sales associate called and told us to send someone up to follow two women in the Victoria's Secret store."
We wrote a complaint and took a copy of it. This is unjust and absurd. My sister and I shop in this store on a regular basis and have done so since we were teenagers. We have never stolen, never been suspected of stealing, as we don't steal! We have spent a huge amount of money in this and several other Victoria's Secret stores and at this point, are unsure if we want to shop at this store or mall in the future.
This was a completely discriminatory act from the store and mall security and something needs to be done about it. These individuals harassed us while we shopped and made discriminatory comments. As avid customers, there is no way to begin to describe the feelings brought about from these acts. No person should be made to feel this way, especially as a paying customer who is simply shopping with her sister. I will pursue this to the highest point, as there was no excuse for what took place today and no one "like us" should have to feel what we felt today. An employee represents a company and this store and mall should be held responsible for these acts of discrimination.
Reviewed May 23, 2012
I entered the Hattiesburg Mississippi store on 05-22-12 between 7:30 and 8:00 pm. I was never approached by any of the employees after walking around for at least five minutes to ask if I needed any help. My intention was to buy a bathing suit. I finally found one I wanted to try on and began looking for a dressing room. The two ladies, I noticed with the headsets on, walked right by me a few times not saying a word. I finally asked where the dressing room was and she pointed to the far left side of the store. I then went in the dressing room and realized I had the wrong bottom size to the swimsuit. I poked my head out for at least 30 sec to a minute, waiting on someone to assist me.
There was a customer standing close by and kindly flagged the VS worker with the long blonde hair in a low ponytail to come help me. I told her I needed a medium or a large in the swimsuit bottom. She said, "I'm not sure if we have the large size but let me see." So, I was standing in the dressing room with the swimsuit top on and my underwear waiting on her to come back. Well, I waited, and I waited, until I realized she had obviously forgotten about me after about five minutes had passed. I then decided to get dressed and just get it myself. When I was putting my clothes back on, she knocked on the door and said, "Are you doing okay in here?" I said, "Well, I have been waiting all this time for you to return with a different size as I asked." She said, "Well, we didn't have the large." I said, "Well, I said or a medium." She said, "Oh." I said, "Just never mind."
My complaint is: (1) I was not asked for help, I had to ask for help; (2) I was left in the dressing room waiting for way too long and then she seemed to not have any idea why I was still in there; (3) once I came out, the VS employees didn't seem to even notice I was still there. I have shopped online with VS and bought at least two bathing suits, one recently that I love. I didn't realize that VS had swimsuits in the store so I was happy going in that I was going to be able to try on. I would have bought the bathing suit and probably a strapless push-up bra for my beach trip this weekend, but my experience tonight made me just walk out of the store. I hope you replace these ladies or send them to customer service classes.
Reviewed May 21, 2012
I have had my fair share of crap come from VS Angel card but, if someone is asking you if you want their "rewards" card, and they ask for your Social Security number, that should be a red flag right there! You don't ever have to give that information out except for credit situations. So you should have asked why do you need that. I don't want a credit card. They aren't going to straight lie to you. You're obviously just an idiot who wasn't really thinking through what information you're handing out. If you are that easy to give your SSN to a cashier, then you deserve that mark on your credit. You need to be more cautious of giving that personal information out!
Reviewed May 3, 2012
Victoria’s Secret has the most horrible quality and service. Please do not buy any thing from them any more. First, the quality is horrible. Second, they sent me the wrong size. I wrote one mail to them and they promised me that they can do the refund and asked me to wait 3-5 days. But nothing happened after 7 days. I wrote one more mail to them again and they told me they will not do the refund; instead, they will give me one e-card and force me to buy their product again! It's really a terrible service.
Reviewed May 1, 2012
Reading all the reviews below, I found that I did not have any of those problems with VS Angels card payments, or with bra quality. However, I've gotten in trouble for buying too much from VS online! I don't buy all the time, rather once-twice a year. So, a couple of years ago, I decided to purchase swimsuits for myself, for in-law, for my mother and a friend. During one month, I bought about 15 swimsuits, of course, in different sizes. I did not return any of them. Later on, I got a call from VS, and some rude lady had questioned me on why I did buy so many swimsuits and for whom. She questioned why I bought different sizes and never returned any of them.
She said that it is VS policy to sell only to people for their own individual use, and if my mother or in-law or friend wanted to buy VS, they have to do it on their own. I mentioned that my mother does not work and does not even have a bank account. VS lady said that in this case, I have to purchase a gift certificate for her, so she can shop on her own. No question if my mom can use computer or drive a car. VS lady said that they cannot sell any more swimsuits to me from that moment on. The lady also said that VS has a whole department that watches what people buy by person and for how much.
Okay, I stopped buying from VS for over a year. Recently, I decided to buy clothes for myself only, all the same size. I bought clothes for over $500. Guess what, I've got a voice mail from VS again that they need to speak to me about "very private matter". I don't know if I can buy anymore from VS because I get punished for buying.
Reviewed April 15, 2012
I always make my payments online and set up a couple of payments ahead of time. I have had this card in good standing for the last 10 years with no late payments, etc. This past week I contacted Victoria's Secret card to change and update my payment account because I had to close it and open a new checking before the next card payment went through. They still processed the payment on the old payment account which of course was returned from my bank due to my bank account being closed as I had already warned VS when I gave them the new account. That very same day that they processed the payment, Victoria's Secret closed my account and alerted all the credit bureaus that the account was closed. If this is how they treat faithful customers that spend a lot of their hard earned money on them, I can't imagine how they treat those who do not pay their bills.
I called them on the phone and was told they cannot help me and to send them a letter to complain of which I did. Victoria's Secret, you had no right closing my account on a mistake that you made and you were wrong on placing a negative mark on my credit files by closing my account without even contacting me first all based on a one time error - your error. Consumers beware. They are good to ruin your credit without mercy even if the mistake is theirs. Now I have to dispute with both them and the credit bureaus.
Reviewed April 12, 2012
I activated a credit card and had them applied the protection plan, and then I'll get a 20 dollar gift card. Time has passed and I never got the card, but they charged me $14.99 for the protection. They are thieves. When I called them, they said I'll get it soon. Beware people.
Reviewed April 5, 2012
I don't know if I have the right person or not, but I am trying to find out how to get rid of the inappropriate, provocative Victoria's secret commercials off my local channels. I have 2 young children that do not need to see that. I contacted the Victoria’s Secret 1800 number and she said she could submit it but she didn't think there was anything they could do but suggested I contact the local channel, which I did. I contacted the operator at News channel 2 who was very rude. She gave me a number and I called but no one answered, so I left a message. I also contacted DirecTV because that is our provider but they cannot do anything either. Thank you!
Reviewed April 2, 2012
In December 2000, I opened a credit card account with Victoria's Secret and was charged a little over $4 on the card. 3-6 months later, I received my first bill stating I owed over $200. I contacted them immediately and customer service informed me they would remove all the charges including the $4 purchase and close my account. Now, over 11 years later, I receive a letter from a collection agency asking for the $200-plus. I first contacted VS and they told me my account on file was closed and to contact the agency on the letter. So I contacted the collection agency on the letter. They told me I had to contact yet another company to dispute the charges. So I called the second collection company, they recorded my dispute and told me I had to write a letter and send in evidence from VS stating they removed the charges from my account!
This was 11 years ago. I do not keep any files for over 5 years. Now, I have to hope VS has something on file regarding my phone conversation. I do not understand why it took this long for them to contact me. I have had the same phone number for over 7 years, the same address for over 4 and the original account address was my parent's address until just last year. I have checked my credit information at least 3 times in the past 10 years and never saw anything regarding VS or any other collection charges. I do not understand how they can possibly collect or how I will be able to convince them I do not owe this money!
Reviewed April 1, 2012
Never give them your credit card or name. You will get unauthorized charges and spam. There is no way to stop them or get your money back. They took $300 from my credit card four times over three months! And I only bought $80 worth of goods four months prior. Victoria's Secret are absolute thieves.
Reviewed March 21, 2012
I am writing today in regards to Victoria’s Secret’s Brilliant Lip Shine. I have purchased three Lip Shines from Victoria’s Secret, only to be disappointed in the horrible stench they developed. I don’t know how else to describe the stench, but it’s something that no one would ever want to put on their lips, trust me. The odor smells as if something is rotting inside the makeup. I have actually asked my friends and coworkers to smell them, just to verify that it wasn’t just me who smelled the odor, but they all agreed that the makeup is repulsive.
I contacted Victoria’s Secret via email, and received an immediate response. However, when I requested the full amount of money to be refunded to me, I was told that they could only issue me out a Victoria’s Secret gift card worth $25. The reason for this was because I had lost the original receipt. I had originally purchased each at $14, which in total came out to be $42. So, a $25 gift card would just mean a loss. I soon contacted Victoria’s Secret via telephone and spoke with a live representative who also told me that all they can do is issue me out a $25 gift card due to the fact I had lost the receipt. I told them it wasn’t my fault that the makeup developed such a horrid scent. So, of course, I demanded to speak with a supervisor. A supervisor called me within a few hours, I explained to her what the issue was, and she apologized and told me she would refund the full amount to me.
About a week later, I received a gift card in the mail for $25. I figured that the rest of the money, $17, would be mailed to me at least another week or so. Now, it has been a little over a month and I still have not received the $17 gift card. I called Victoria’s Secret and questioned them about the whereabouts of the gift card, and they told me it got lost in the mail and that they have sent out a new one. I still have not received it, though. I am very disappointed with the conduct of how Victoria’s Secret handles issues.
In closing, the scent from the Victoria’s Secret Brilliant Lip Shine is just so repulsive and disgusting that it causes me to wonder what exactly is in their makeup to create such a rotting stench. Brilliant Lip Shine, more like, Smelly Lip Shine. Honestly, if there are any lawyers or media personnel reading this, please contact me. I will let you smell the makeup so that you can also verify that Victoria’s Secret Brilliant Lip Shine does have a truly horrid, disgusting, rotting odor. I would seriously like for an investigation to be done on this product and on the company itself. Perhaps even a warning could be issued by the media to alert other consumers of the rotting stench that Victoria’s Secret Brilliant Lip Shine develops.
Reviewed March 17, 2012
I had bought a pair of yoga pants about a month ago and have worn them maybe 3 times. After washing them, I noticed the gems fell off of the back of the pants and there's a hole where the top part of the pants fold over. I’m a little annoyed considering I paid $29.50 for a pair of stretch pants that I won't be wearing again.
Then, I tried writing an e-mail to the customer service department on the Victoria Secret site and it says it cannot submit my complaint because I don't have an order number. I would have saved my receipt if I would have known the pants were going to fall apart on me within a month. Actually, I would have never wasted my money if I would have known this was going to happen and had this much trouble trying to contact someone about the situation.
Reviewed March 15, 2012
I, too, opened a credit card with Victoria's Secret back in November of 2011. Upon making my first payment, I was asked to go paperless of which I did. I never received any statements or notifications by email other than to send me advertisements to spend more. I'm very disappointed in Victoria's Secret. I am not saying I didn't owe anymore but at the same time I was to receive notification of my upcoming bill and never received so out of sight out of mind until I received a call telling me I was two months past due.
Reviewed March 11, 2012
I have always shopped mostly online with Victoria’s Secret. They have a shipping cost policy that I believe is a rip off. I have always believed that standard shipping costs are calculated by weight. Victoria secret determines your shipping costs by the amount of the order. So this means that if I order a dress for $100, they charge me $15.99 for shipping when this product does not weigh more than 1 pound and they ship it USPS regular mail. I have shipped a box to AZ through USPS regular mail that weighed 10 pounds for $7.60 and it was delivered faster than the products I receive from VS.
But this is the icing on the cake: if you would like to have your item shipped next day, it will cost $17.99, which I'm okay with because it’s fast service. However, they still charge you the standard shipping cost, which adds up to $33.98. If I'm requesting next day shipping, why is it that they can still charge me for standard shipping on top of the next day shipping? This is a highway rip off. I was not requesting standard shipping, but I still have to pay it for it on top of the next day shipping charges. Someone really needs to look into this. I shop online all the time and have never seen anything like this. Also, when the package comes I could see how much the postage was. It is always less then what VS has charged for shipping. This means that they are pocketing the rest of the shipping costs.
Reviewed March 9, 2012
I went in to the store on March 3 to do my shopping and get my free pink bag. My girls and I spent over $150, and when I entered the store, I asked about the bag and was told that they had plenty and not to worry. When I was checking out, the girl told me she had just sold the last one. She told me that the store got shipments in on Wednesdays and Fridays, so I would be able to pick up my bag. She also said to just bring my receipt and my coupon for the bag and that I would have no problem getting it.
When I returned on Wednesday, March 7, the woman I spoke with in the store was rude and ignorant about the whole thing, telling me that that was just a one-time thing and I would not be getting one. She acted like it was an effort to help me. I am very dissatisfied and angry about the way this was handled. i shop at your stores very often; my girls and I love your products.
Reviewed Feb. 27, 2012
There are charges on my credit report from VS card. I called and it was my ex husband’s account and ss number. I disputed it and they refuse to clear if off my record.
Reviewed Feb. 23, 2012
Delete Me from Mailing and All Lists: I have requested to be deleted from all mailing and every other list! Two months have past. I don't want information of any kind from them. I don't want them sharing any of my information with any other entity.
Reviewed Feb. 23, 2012
I got a $100 gift card for Victoria's Secret. So I went to the mall where it was located and got a bra sizing. After all of the different types of bras I chose, the lift-up bra which cost a whopping $52.50 which was most of my card. After paying for it, I was hoping everything would go well. So after it made my ** look amazing, soon I got a little itchy on my back which is normal for me but only a week later, I'm taking my clothes off and there is a bad rash on both of my shoulders near and under the straps like 8 huge red bumps and ugly rashes around them. Now, I usually get my bras from H&M for like $10 and rash-free but now I buy an expensive bra and this is what happened? Not cool. And the sad part is I got panties 5 for 30 so all I have left on the card is like 18 bucks. Now in that store or pink, $18 it's nothing and I will never pay out of pocket for cheap trash that will ruin my skin!
Reviewed Feb. 21, 2012
I got a Victoria's Secret gift card and went online to spend it. I ordered a zip hoodie that I liked, which was a peach color with PINK stitched on the front and looked like a nice quality hoodie. What I received looked like a flea market knock-off version of the one I saw online. It was a cheaply made, neon orange, and had an iron-on PINK logo on the front...for $50. I was very disappointed with what I got.
Reviewed Feb. 18, 2012
Everytime I go into this particular Victoria Secrets store the associates make me feel extremely uncomfortable. Granted, I do not look like your "Victoria Secrets type," but I have two teenage daughters who love Victoria Secrets Pink line. So, in the future I would suggest treating me like a paying customer. I was made to feel "beneath" the sales associate because I was trying to use a coupon. It's a coupon! Get over it! My coupon was not honored because the item was "out of stock" and I truly got the vibe that the sales associate was satisfied that my item was out of stock.
For true customer satisfaction, you might want to think about substituting an item for a promotional item. Also, I was having trouble picking out what yoga pants to buy for my daughters and asked for help which are most popular, which would fit their personalities. The reply I got, "Well, they can be returned if they do not like them." Really? I was forced to ask another shopper for help. Geez!
Reviewed Feb. 18, 2012
I wear a 36DD bra. I do not need an under-wire, nor a push-up bra. Stop discontinuing your no wire bras in DDs.
Reviewed Feb. 16, 2012
In the fall of 2008, I opened a credit card with VS. I paid half of my balance with my first bill. I was then asked to "go paperless" and never got word from VS again. In all fairness, I should have been responsible and remembered that I still had half a balance to pay. But I forgot about it and received no bills as a reminder, either paper or electronic. Two years later, when applying for a mortgage with my husband, this came up on my credit report. So, we applied for the mortgage in just my husband's name (we couldn't get a loan with me on it). I called VS to pay off and cancel my card. I paid the balance, late fees, and even the $15 over-the-phone-payment-charge and asked to have my account closed.
Now, just last month (2 and a half years later!), I received a call from a collection agency saying that I still owed $25 on my card. Just wanting to get rid of this, I paid the $25 and a second $15 phone-payment charge. I also asked to speak to a manager, to whom I conveyed my concern that this has unknowingly been hanging like a black card over my credit history. He said he would happily put a note in my credit file explaining what happened.
Now, one month since that discussion, I still haven't received a "debt release letter" (which I was told to expect "by next Friday"). I called back to ask about it. I was told that a letter would not be sent out for a few more days, even though my bank account was charged 4 weeks ago. So, feeling nervous, I asked to speak with a manager again and just clarify that my account was indeed closed (he said he couldn't confirm that until 30 days after payment, and it has only been 29) and that no one would have told me that they could put a note in my credit history with the company. I asked him directly if that meant that the previous manager had lied to me. He said, "You will have to call back in a few days to request a debt release letter." Then, he asked for the name of the manager who told me that he would put a note in my credit history. I admitted that I didn't know, and that I don't know his name either. So, he told me again, Ranjor, Ranjiv, Ranj-something. I couldn't understand.
I'm going to call back tomorrow and make sure that someone sends me this letter. Then, I'm going to contact the credit score companies and see what recourse I have. And I'm never, ever shopping at Victoria Secrets again. Buyer, beware: the pretty bras aren't worth the grief of having your credit score (and, by association, your spouse's) ruined for almost a decade.
Reviewed Feb. 16, 2012
You guys have a promotion going on right now. The promotion is buy $100, get $15 off with a coupon code of "spring12." Okay! I was really excited about making a purchase until I was getting ready to check out and the shipping cost is $15.99. Well, how about that? I do not pay no more than $5.99 for shipping. I think it is really a scam considering main headquarters is in Columbus, Ohio. It really defeats the purpose of the promotion. I will not be making a purchase.
Reviewed Feb. 14, 2012
Victoria’s Secret ruined my credit report. The worst thing about it is that I live in San Francisco where your credit report means everything as a renter. Hardly anyone will consider me to rent a room (yes just a room) in San Francisco. I went paperless like they asked me to and never got a statement. All I got was a creditor calling me saying I had late fees, which I paid right away on the phone. I could not believe that when I was moving in San Francisco Victoria’s Secret made my score so low. I always pay my bills on time. I am really upset. My good credit report was all I had. Now I live with a family (mother, dad, and child) because I could not rent a place with my extremely low credit score due to this one late payment. I have no idea what to do.
Reviewed Feb. 7, 2012
I buy from Victoria's Secret for my company since I saw that if I register with a USA address, I can add a business name. I currently live overseas, so I registered as a company overseas. Not selling to businesses overseas but selling in USA is biased. One of my orders was cancelled without asking me and I was told that I cannot buy from them anymore. This attitude is more like for a small company, but not from Limited Brands' Victoria's Secret. I want to know if I can sue them for refusing to sell? If they don't want to sell, they might as well close their website.
Reviewed Feb. 6, 2012
I ordered 2 bathing suits, and a top, which cost $156.94. When you spend $125, you're supposed to get a free bag. I received my package all excited. I opened it up to see a huge disappointment! This is the second time this has happened, when I ordered from the catalog! I opened it to my first bathing suit, and two were okay, but they sent me my second choice bottom. Don't send a mix matching bathing suit. Send either the first choice completely, or second choice completely. I opened my next bathing suit, which I thought they got right, but no, it was 2 tops! The top was okay, but not $50 worth at all, and now amongst my disgust, I realize there Is no free bag! How hard is your job to read a paper, and match things, and the people on the phone did not even care at all. They're like, "oh we'll get it shipped to you". Shipped to me ,my **. I will never order from them again, and believe I will be sharing my story with many women.
Reviewed Feb. 2, 2012
It's so nice to read that other women don't agree with the VS commercials. I too would like to suggest that I'm 5'4", 115 lbs., and struggle every single day to feel pretty like those girls. The thing is, I'm gorgeous too. It still sucks when you're with your boyfriend, and they come on, and he stares. I'm not married, and I'm glad. With such lack of respect in society from women and these kind of companies, what's the point? It makes me feel horrible about myself. I'd also like to add that I'm only 20 years old. There are only a few women born with unnaturally long, lean, beautiful legs, and trying so hard to make myself look like that, so I can strive to be sexually attractive to a male, is killing me! I'm tired of it. Take those girls off TV. You're products are amazing, and sex is a natural thing, so why can't you sell products from just being an overall good company, instead of making your clients feel like we shouldn't eat, and we should just starve ourselves!
Reviewed Jan. 26, 2012
I bought a bra on Oct 1st which cost me $58.00 and the metal part that holds the strap in place broke so now I can’t even use my bra. I'm very disappointed because when I went to take it back. The store in National City California mall Plaza Bonita and they would not take it. I had my original receipt and still they wouldn't. The staff was rude and made me feel like I was a homeless person asking for a favor. I don’t think I will ever go back in the future and I will let my friends and family know about this experience.
Reviewed Jan. 26, 2012
I have purchase your VS Brillant Lip Shine Mischal several times. The problem is that after about 2-3 weeks, there is a horrible stench, and have to wipe the tip with a bacteria whip. I did bring it back, and got another, but it is doing the same thing. The thing is, I love the way it goes on. It is not sticky, and the colors are magnificent, but I am concerned why it has that smell. Please let me know if you have had anyone else complain, and what I can do to get my money back on the two I still have.
Reviewed Jan. 20, 2012
I ordered five bras (size 32 DD). The band measured 24 inches. 24 inches! What kind of nonsense is that? I will be returning them.
Reviewed Jan. 10, 2012
I went to the Victoria's secret in Woodbridge Center Mall to pick up an item I had called earlier to put on hold. So the only thing I needed to do, was to pick up the item at the register and try it on. As I went to register and asked the girl who was at the time processing a purchase for a customer, told me rudely to wait in the line (while I had nothing to purchase) to pick up my item. I waited for another girl at the register taht ended up giving me the item that I had put on hold.
Once I got to the dressing room, there was no one there to assist me. As I waited patiently, someone finally came to let me use the dressing room. As I finished trying on the item which I was happy with, I went back to the register to purchase it. I again, had to wait for an employee to ring my order up! I waited there as the employee's were unpacking shipments behind the counter.
It was ridiculous to after all the waiting, to have to wait again to actually purchase the item. Finally, after the employee put away off the the shipped items she came and rang me up. The Costumer Service was the worst that I have ever experienced at the Victoria's Secret store in Woodbridge center mall. The management team should be aware of this issue, because they are lacking major customer service skills! I will not return to purchase anything from that location! Very not pleased with their services.
Reviewed Jan. 4, 2012
I am disgusted with the VS commercials! Practically **! My kids were watching a family show then the ** commercial came on! I was with my husband watching TV, then he started ignoring me because he was practically hypnotized by those VS models! Those commercials had gone too far, making all women feel ashamed of their bodies and men not being interested in their wives. I'm in shape and I feel horrible. I can imagine a lady with weight issues really feeling disgusted.
My teenage daughter watched it and thought it was normal. Now, she's depressed because she doesn't have a waist! This is a christian home and we do not want ** on our TV. Our husbands don't need to see this while the family is there. They will all watch him to see him staring, making mom feel awful and sad! Stop the Victoria Secret commercials now!
Reviewed Dec. 29, 2011
I waited in a long line when I work at a store next door and I was on a fifteen-minute break. There were three females ringing customers. When the lady in front of me got to the wrap desk, the one in front of her just walked off. I asked the girl what happened and she said that was the manager and she needed to be back on the floor. She didn't even acknowledge the fact that the lady was next and someone else would get her. I was so put off by her demeanor that I put my item back and left. They had the worst customer service ever! Columbiana Mall in Columbia, SC will no be getting my business. I will drive all the way to Columbia Mall if I can't order it offline.
Reviewed Dec. 21, 2011
I am a twenty-year-old female. I am above middle class. I am 5 ft 4 inches tall and weighing 105 lbs. I have a lovely figure and face. So before anyone reads this, I want to make it very clear that I do not suffer from image or emotional issues because of my body. This hatred for the company has come from their own marketing campaigns that have come about this year. I have shopped VS for years, as a matter of fact every girl I know has. Then this year, these commercials started coming on television, not only after a certain time or on certain channels. I am watching ABC holiday shows while nearly nude women caress themselves asking men to, ”kiss me, love me, and want me“, “there is no other woman like me”.
What is VS trying to sell here? Model women. Their flat out are brainwashing men with sex propaganda. It is disgusting and offensive. I thought I was the only one that felt that way so I polled my friends on my Facebook. Out of 200 female friends, 65% of them who are in the range from 17-35, agreed that the commercials were offensive and inappropriate. Many of them commented at the end stating they have lost interest in supporting the company. Victoria's Secret will lose its market trying to sell women as sexual objects instead of encouraging average women to feel sexy. There has never been a campaign to make women feel more uncomfortable sitting in their living rooms with their families and loved ones. Even I was home alone, I changed the channel because it makes me so uncomfortable and angry. If the words ‘Victoria's Secret’ were not listed in the commercial, it would appear as a commercial soliciting sex. They are not playboy commercials or a hustler commercial. Why is this okay? I would personally like to see this taken to the FCC.
Reviewed Dec. 21, 2011
I am increasingly offended by Victoria Secret's commercials due to their blatantly & highly sexually suggestive, verbal and visual content. Yes, I am a woman not targeted by their products because I'm middle aged and according to them, 'Past it', in terms of being able to look anything like sexually attractive in lingerie. Yes i feel fat (even though I'm a size 7) and inadequate compared to these models. I would never set foot into a Victoria Secret shop purely for this reason. Think of all the sales they are losing because of this lack of insight by the people who market their products. I suggest that if they want to increase their sales, they advertise some of their products on older, slightly plumper women (Like Dove did) and I'm sure they would get a better response.
I'm certainly not past it in wanting to look nice for my husband, but when I'm bombarded by these commercials night after night, I end up feeling unattractive and very angry. I expect there are women of all ages and sizes who feel offended and upset at these commercials. It's not just Victoria Secret either. Hair product commercials are not much better either, targeting young women with waist length thick hair. Get real for gods sake!!! It's such a small % of women you companies target, I'm surprised you make as much money as you do.
My suggestion is if these companies don't want to change -- start making commercials with gorgeous young male models advertising tight sexy boxers strutting their stuff in front of the camera, give the women some eye candy every 10 mins. every evening -- then see how the male population feel. They do it in Italy and treat this kind of advertising 50-50. Maybe then men would realize how demeaning and sexist this kind of advertising is.
Reviewed Dec. 18, 2011
They have extremely inappropriate commercials on public TV. I have to change the channel, every time Victoria's Secret commercial comes on, because my children are in the room, and they even think it's disgusting, saying things like "ewww". Keep those commercials off of public TV please. Also, is this how media portray women? Just good for pleasure? Think again!
Reviewed Dec. 17, 2011
Victoria's Secret is a great company and liberating for the sexuality of women. This site is set to discourage women and no transgender sexual would even take a look at it because they are at ease with their sexuality. This really is a misleading site. Just look at all of the lawyer ads posted all over it. It doesn't take much to see and realize this discrimination that is going on here. I am an artist and all of our lives we have seen the beauty of the spirit that emanates within all forms. I only wish that everyone could experience this and I do believe that if they can reach heaven as they can on earth, they will. Because of the light refracted in darkness, there is the spectrum of all light forms of color. That is why there are rays of light and halos.
Reviewed Dec. 16, 2011
I am very disgusted by the VS commercials. During shows I like to watch on local TV and your commercials come on, I always change the channel. Your advertising is not appropriate in any way at all for local TV. It is disgusting! I liked your merchandise but I will never buy from you again and I strongly suggest nobody else buy from you either. Keep your commercials appropriate or don't air them on the standard channels! It's disgusting!
Reviewed Dec. 15, 2011
Unfortunately, I really don't have anything nice to say about Victoria's Secret. I am especially upset with your T.V. commercials that are on during times when children are watching T.V. It is a shame that you folks think that looking sexy is so important. I'm not certain how many of your employees have children, but I would be embarrassed to tell them I work for a company that's main concern is to sell sex, so that you can sell merchandise. I am shocked at what you are allowed (legally) to display (use) women the way you do in your ads and commercials. You know that our country worries so much about $$$, maybe we should look at our morals and what we as a country are teaching our children, when we sell and display women the way you folks do. God bless America.
Reviewed Dec. 7, 2011
My husband purchased a Rapture set, that came with perfume and lotion. I used the lotion the other day, 12/4/11. Since I used the lotion on my skin, I have been to the ER, and an allergy specialist. I have been in severe pain, and have swelling of my hands, lips, and face. I am having to give myself shots of Epi pen to help me relieve the swelling. I have never had any allergic reaction to anything in my whole 35 years of living. I thought I was going to die this week after using this product. I have A+ credit, and my bills are piling up. I shop at Victoria Secret all the time. I have spent thousands in this store, and have no other complaints. I want anyone else out there to know that this may be possible for someone else. It may even cause death next time.
Reviewed Dec. 5, 2011
I made two purchases with my Victoria's Secret consumer credit card that I had for 10 years. Incidentally, I was practically begged to sign up for, because the sales associates are required to sign up so many accounts per month to keep their employment. This means that when you walk into a VS store, you're being scouted as a potential VS card holder instead of being assisted as a potential consumer.
These purchases were made in October and November of 2010. It was then that VS suggested that I go paperless, to save the trees. After that, I didn't receive a bill in the mail, nor anything on line. By the time I did receive a reminder, there was a late fee and past due fee on my account. I disputed it and they agreed. I made my final payment in January and requested to close my account, and wanting to save the trees requested not to receive anymore catalogs. I still receive catalogs and there is a 30-60 days past due on my credit report, as well as a drop in my credit rating for the very first time in my life.
Reviewed Dec. 5, 2011
I hate Victoria's Secret! My mother-in-law sent me some apparel from VS for my birthday. I sent them back for exchange. I neatly typed my new merchandise on MSWord to send with their receipt. They actually credited back my gift givers credit card instead. So I get no gift this year or call my gift giver to explain what happened which will just hurt her feelings. I received no apologies from VS, no compensation for their **-up. I wrote them to cancel my account and delete me from their mailing list. I doubt they will do it or even respond.
Reviewed Nov. 30, 2011
The last time I was in VS was on 24 Sep 2011. I handed over my MasterCard and then recalled that I had points card with them. So I mentioned this to the cashier. I signed for the purchase on a computerized pad and walked out. Three months later, I've received a forwarded letter indicating that my VS account is overdue and I owe the original cost of $54 plus fees amounting to $30 as I write this. This would explain the random phone calls that began on 24 Nov 2011 from numbers in OH and CO, none of which left a message on my voicemail! These calls are coming twice a day now (29 Nov 2011), but I have yet to be at the phone to receive one.
I just tried contacting VS customer service and was informed that the credit card office is only open until 20:00 EST, entirely useless for those of us living on the west coast who don't want to waste time at work making calls to discuss personal finances. I am completely disgusted at this entire incident. The VS credit card should not be referred to as a rewards card, this is misleading. The cashier should not take a person's credit card and then charge to their VS account without informing the customer. I do not and have never had a physical VS credit card in my possession. Giving my cellphone number and signing an electronic pad should not be sufficient for a cashier to charge to any account! Fortunately, there is a 90-day return policy. This is the one saving grace of my situation. They can have their bra back and never have to deal with me again.
Reviewed Nov. 26, 2011
First, I tried paying online and they said that my checking account was closed. So they closed my account! My checking account was alive and well and I had to contact my bank and have them write a letter stating this. My account was opened again. The next month, I made another online payment and then got phone calls about 3x per week but they don't leave messages and I screen phone calls. So I have no idea who is calling. Then I finally pick up and they tell me that my account is invalid again! I proceeded to make an over the phone payment and they still charge me the $15 payment fee! I will never use this card again! I wish I could close it! It's the only account that has caused me such grief and is messing up my credit! I hate this card! Buyers beware!
Reviewed Nov. 4, 2011
I've had this Victoria Secret card for awhile now, and I've only used it twice. The first time I used this card because they said "great deals", "coupons", "free stuff", when you use this card. I had to learn the hard way, what a scam this credit card company is! Back in February 2011, I got a late fee of $25 bucks, finance fee, racking up the bill to 100 and something dollars. Claiming they sent the bill via e- mail, which is not true! That my spam must have deleted it, not true. I got all my bill statements through my e- mail, and it's funny how I get all my statements, but not theirs! They said they would fix this. So, they removed the 1 time late fee, and finance charge. I was happy.
I'm a loyal Victoria Secret who spend over $1,000 dollars on V.S. every year. I usually use my MasterCard not the V.S. angel card. So, I used it again, in September 2011 for the 2nd time, and again, no e bill statement from them, and this time they won't remove the late fee of $25.00 or the $3.50 finance fee because they only remove once a year. And, they claim my e mail must have deleted it, the same excuse they used back in February. Which is a lie! I spend over thousands of dollars a year with a company. A company that makes billions a year. And, they lie, rip off loyal customers. It's wrong!
Reviewed Oct. 17, 2011
I was called for a group interview. I received good feedback from the hiring manager. She told us that she would call us back in a week. I did not receive a call about the position. So I called her back on October 17, 2001. She had told me that all of the positions were full, which is hard for me to believe. I also notice that there where no African-Americans working in that store. I'm trying to figure out if that's the reason why I was not hired for a position.
Reviewed Oct. 11, 2011
I'd give them zero rating, although zero is not an available choice. Overall poor. They lost my check to a $25.00 credit card charge payment. I paid the bill at the store after being notified of the store not receiving my check. Six months later, they continue to call me at least 4-5 times a day, every day, telling me to pay. I spoke with two credit managers who told me they would take care of this issue and it still has not been resolved. I don't know why they call when they don't act upon what they promised they would do.
Reviewed Oct. 10, 2011
I attempted to pay my VS card online and could not access my account. I asked them to send me my username and password, and they did. Even after using the information that they provided, I was still receiving the error message that my information was not found. I was forced to pay a fee because their system would not acknowledge me.
Reviewed Aug. 19, 2011
Victoria's Secret has cheapened and actually shrunk their basic thigh high panties. I've purchased their panties for the past 8 years or so and through those years they have actually shrunk the same size. I've used XL for all those years, and after my last shipment, I measured the crotch and it has actually been decreased 1/2", which means that it is riding higher in the buttocks area. The fit is not the same. This, obviously, will be the last year that I will purchase from them, but to not say that they have actually changed the cutting pattern is wrong. The fabric content and even the elastic bands have changed, but to make the same size smaller is wrong.
Reviewed Aug. 17, 2011
In January 2011 I went to Victoria Secret website to pay my VS credit card payment, my password would not work so I called the customer service number at the back of the VS card. The representative told me she would take my payment over the phone for a $15.00 charge or she would reset my password and I could make the payment online. I went online and paid off the entire balance. Because of all the problems I had in the past I called and asked them to close the card. Two weeks later I received a late payment charge because they claimed the payment was made late. I called customer service again and asked why the card was not closed since the payment was made in full. The customer service rep said that after I made the payment their was a late fee assessed after the payment was made. I explained I tried to pay it over the phone, no luck, they refused to refund and close the card. It is now August and I have received $225.00 charge for late fees added on to the $25.00 late charge. Victoria Secret customer service is by far the worst customer service I have ever experienced.
I have received over 400 calls from a company they have hired to recover this money that is adding up every month. I refuse to pay this money since I originally tried to make my payment and should not be
Reviewed July 28, 2011
I have been a longtime customer of VS and have been getting coupons periodically from VS. I have spent thousands of dollars on the stores in my area on veracious items.
Recently, I noticed that my sister-in-law is getting better coupons than me and she barely spends money at the store. I wanted to let you know that it isn't fair for someone who barely shops at store to get better coupons. I count on my coupons or free items so I can go back to the store and use them up.
Since I have noticed that people who don't spend much money there get better coupons, I have decided to switch over to one of your competitors and will be shopping online with them. This matter does upset me deeply and today is the last day that I shop at the store! I also have a VIP card that I will be closing out. If you would like to keep me as your customer, please let me know what you can do for me.
Reviewed July 1, 2011
As I was paying at the cashier, they offered a membership card for savings. Just like all the victims, I agreed to it not understanding that I was offered a credit card account. I was young at the time and I thought that the information they asked of me were required to open a "membership" and not a credit card. I really think that their way of opening accounts is a trick and is very deceiving.
I hope the word gets out and people become aware of their slick, inhumane way of making business.
Reviewed May 22, 2011
At Chinook Shopping Centre in Calgary, Alberta, Victoria Secret has a large picture display on the outside of the building to advertise their store. I am writing to complain that I find it offensive and vulgar. The advertisement is very publicly displayed and lacks taste with scantily clad women in bras and panties in sexualized poses. It is advertised in a way that is not family, child, or woman-friendly and has affected my willingness to go to this mall even though previously, I would regularly go there for movies, shopping, food court, etc. I strongly believe that this advertisement is inappropriate and be taken off on the face of the building. I have intentions to continue to pursue this and would appreciate a response.
Reviewed Jan. 24, 2011
The sales clerk indicated that I would receive 100 points if I signed up for a Victoria's Secret Credit card on the day I purchased a bra. I indicated that I was Canadian at the time of purchase. I was not informed at the time when I signed up for the card that I was required to have a US checking account in order to pay my Victoria's Secret credit card bill.
When I received my first invoice, I went to pay online and it would not accept my payment. I contacted the customer service department and they informed me that I could only pay online if I had a US checking account. They would not accept a check from a Canadian account. The only option I had was to pay with a money order. By the time I could get to a bank to get a US money order and send it along with the payment, it was past the due date. I have been corresponding with Victoria's Secret and World Financial Network Bank regarding the situation. Victoria's Secret cancelled the service fees on my account; however, the World Financial Network National bank continues to send me bills for late fees (on a zero balance) and harasses me with automated phone calls, telling me I need to pay my account.
This is totally unacceptable. If Victoria's secret wants to do business in Canada, then they need to disclose that they require a US bank account in order to receive payment on a Victoria's Secret Credit Card. Considering they just recently opened a store in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, I hope they have changed their policies.
Reviewed Jan. 5, 2011
There was a protest in this neighborhood by mothers and all women who asked them to stop the ** content in their larger than life billboard ads that regularly feature women in sexually aggressive statements. We won and VS had to tame down their presentation. However, since that protest, they have added more and more sexually sleazy images of models to see if anyone will protest. When I spoke to the manager, she did nothing, saying, "You have to talk to the Executive Branch."
I told her I asked 50 women walking by if they were offended by their content in windows and they said of course! It's ** and we hate it and hope they would respect and listen to us, but nothing happened. They never stopped. In fact, they have made more and more vulgar windows. We are sick of this visual assault in this family neighborhood. I went on to tell her, "You are the manager. Can you please represent us to the Executives?" She said, "I can't do anything." I said, "We'll have to form another protest to get you to show us the respect we want for family values."
Victoria Secret is a ** industry, selling ** images of women like it's okay and acceptable to women who want family-safe content not vulgar ** images of women with implants pushed up to their neck by a Victoria Secret bra. All ads are racist, sexist, and demeaning to the models that are paid so well for it. No one is over 22. Most women are resigned that they cannot get them to change their approach and cover up the windows to mannequins and normal decent coverage, not this ** and ** standard of sleaze.
Reviewed Dec. 3, 2010
On December 2nd, 2010 I went to Victoria Secret to Christmas shop for my daughter who is in grad school. I had plenty of Secret Gift coupons to use and planned on getting my free tank top as well. I looked at some things online before going to the store and I asked the sales clerk at the store in Waterford Connecticut why they had extremely limited extra large sizes and not a one in cute sleep bottoms.
I was told that Victoria’s Secret didn’t want to be stuck with the inventory. I was told by the clerk that I could order extra large online. So I proceeded to explain how I like to see items up close and personal before purchasing the item. Also, I explained to her that many young women today are curvy and not built like 12 year-old boys. The sales clerk shrugged her shoulder when I said the store was discriminating against curvy young women.
I feel if they don’t want to carry all sizes in their stores, they shouldn’t have the items online either! All women want to try things on! That is the fun of it. So I am boycotting Victoria’s Secret. By the way, I have been a size 5 for all of my adult life and I have been a customer for 17 years!
Reviewed Oct. 27, 2010
A young woman stayed with me for a week. She gave my address to J. Crew which gave her name and my address to Victoria's Secret. I just received a ** catalog in the mail. I have small children in my house. It is unacceptable that the US Postal Service should deliver ** just because it is a business. The catalog has no cover and is easily flipped open to show partially-clad women in explicitly sexual poses! The US Postal Service supposedly does not deliver child ** materials, but is willing to deliver materials which any young man could easily ** with or contaminate his mind with - not to mention what ideas young girls will get from such materials about how they must dress and act to be sexy. It is a disgusting material, and I am not a prude. These materials portray young women as prostitutes!
Reviewed Oct. 4, 2010
I signed up for a Victoria Secret Angel card after being bum rushed several times during my shopping trip by an associate to sign up for the card. To make my shopping experience more pleasant (and get them off of my back), I agreed. Upon receiving my Angel Card in the mail, I gave them a call to make sure it was activated, double checked the credit limit and things of that nature. Everything was fine until the young man on the phone offered me a "free" trial offer for identity theft protection to which, I declined five times! I didn't want to be rude and hang up in his face, so I told him it was okay because it was a free 30-day trial offer and I would receive a gift card for trying it even if I cancel before the 30 days were up. I placed the cancellation date in my phone's scheduler and canceled on the set date.
A month later, my account was billed for identify theft protection. Surprise, surprise. They had no record of me ever canceling. Now, I have to go through a bunch of emails back and forth to the identity theft company and this situation remains unresolved.
Reviewed Sept. 28, 2010
I signed up for a VS Angel card/credit card, after being lured by discounts and coupons exclusive to members. After 2 months, I noticed an unusual charge of $14.99 from an Identity Protection company. I called the number saying I never signed up for it and requested a courtesy credit because of this. The phone rep was respectful and sympathetic about my situation and even mentioned that they have gotten a lot of complaints about it. I will be credited back the amount but it won't be until 1-2 billing cycles.
I called VS Angel credit card customer service hotline next, explaining my situation. The phone rep was respectful but insisted that upon activating the credit card was the time I was told about signing up for this identity protection trial offer. I told him that I was never informed about this (otherwise I would have declined, and I am not the first who complained about not being informed before signing us up) and if they could help me by not charging me an interest until my account is credited.
He would not grant me the request saying he can't do that because the policy states blah, blah... I just ended the call and decided to cancel the credit card account. Under no circumstances am I allowing a company to sign me up for any trial offers without being given the chance to review the service or decline. I am very sure that if I was told about the offer I would promptly decline it.
Reviewed Aug. 30, 2010
Beware of angel card sales pitch! They performed an authorized credit check on me and put me at risk for identity theft!
I visited this store to buy some underwear as I am from a city in Canada where they do not have Victoria’s Secret yet. When I went to purchase my items, the girl at the register started in on the sales pitch for the Victoria’s Secret Angels "Rewards" Card. At no point in the pitch did she mention it was a credit card, and so I thought, why not, I would like to get free panties every month as I visit the US often enough. When she asked for my Social Insurance number, I hesitated, asking why they needed that information. She proceeded to tell me it was for Head Office use only and it was required to prove my identity, etc. I thought this was odd but being young and naive, I gave it to her (I know this was a mistake), and she proceeded to go through the process of collecting my information for the supposed rewards card. She then handed me the phone where someone from the World Financial Network National Bank asked me to give my estimated monthly income to her. At this point I was extremely concerned and asked her why they needed this information. She said it was for statistical purposes. I felt extremely pressured by the sales person and so I gave in, and immediately after the whole scenario occurred, I researched this card and found out it was a credit card.
They performed an authorized credit check on me! Now, I am not am complete idiot and know that this can affect my credit rating so I immediately contacted Victoria’s Secret Customer Service to discuss the issue. First of all, because I am under the age of 21, it was illegal for her to submit a credit card application that was not "in writing", and it was obviously illegal for them to perform a credit check on me without my knowledge. It took me a while to get through customer service, but I did finally manage to talk to a real person, who apologized and helped me sort this out. I am still going to have to wait for the application results to come in the mail so I can either cancel the account if it was approved or have them remove the credit inquiry from my credit report if I am denied.
I am extremely angry with what happened as I was taken advantage of and put in a situation where I could (and still can be) subject to identity theft. Additionally, the girl at the desk asked me for my credit card prior to payment while collecting information for the Angel Card and she scanned it to get my information. This is extremely risky and puts me at risk for identity theft. She did not tell me she was scanning my card for information as I had to scan it myself after to make the payment! This is a company with horrible morals who will do anything to sell you something. I will never shop here again.
Reviewed Aug. 14, 2010
This credit card company is a scam. They charge you to pay your bill so it is the only bill I don't pay online. Mailed the bill early but evidently lost in mail. Paid bill again at store but still receiving statements showing bill unpaid. Warning to everyone: Do not get VS credit card! I have wasted days trying to take care of this and since it is still showing unpaid, its not over yet.
Reviewed Aug. 12, 2010
Shopped in this store on July 26th, bought 11 items for my daughter's birthday. Had great service. As usual, the girls were very helpful and polite, the kind of service I expect when I shop there, (which I do quite often). I appreciated their help in coupon redemption and selecting items for my daughter. Last night, I returned to VS because one of the security tags was left on an item that my daughter tried to wear. We went to the mall to have the the tag removed. Carried a VS bag with the item and luckily still had the receipt.
The salesgirl at the counter was snippy and just plain rude! Never did she say sorry for the oversight of the tag and that we had to make a special trip to have it removed. We had the RUCH panty coupon which we planned to redeem after we shopped some more. I asked about the panty offered and she said "we are all out of those" in a snippy tone after she grunted and groaned asked for proof that I bought the item with the tag on it! Gave her the receipt, snatched it out of my hands studied it, took the tag off and stuffed the item back in my bag.
I was livid at her attitude and did not shop for anything at that time. I just had to leave. She was so rude and disrespectful in her words and gestures! I have never been treated that way in any of your stores. I shop at EastChase, Birmingham and Atlanta VSs. I thought you needed to be aware of the behavior of one of your girls and the lack of customer service in your EastDale store in Montgomery, AL. I am an Angel Card holder. I appreciate the many special promotions and emails I receive from VS and have always been pleased with your products and service. I will continue to shop with you but will not deal with that rude and snippy girl again!
Reviewed July 27, 2010
I was asked to purchase ID protection, and shared with the lady I spoke with that being on a fixed income, I could not afford this. She said if I didn't like it, I could send it back and nothing would be charged. After cutting the card in two and sending bill back, I continued to be charged for this ID protection. I have not made any purchases on this account, but still am being billed. The bill is up to $70 with a threat of more late charges if I do not pay my account. I did not buy any merchandise and do not feel I should pay for something I didn't buy or did not want!
Reviewed July 20, 2010
For my 51st birthday this year, my daughters got me two gift cards for my birthday to get bras.
I have actually never owned a good bra, as all mine were bought from Walmart or Kmart, so this was a real treat for me. Well, I got two bras - a black one and beige one, they were $40 a piece. I can't tell you the name because as soon as I put them on, it felt like either the hook was digging in my skin or the tag was scratching my skin so I removed the tags, well it turns out that it's the stitching where the bra itself meets the piece where the hooks are.
I can't wear them unless I stuff a piece of paper towel under that part of the strap. Yesterday, while out shopping, I ran into a friend and the paper fell out from under my bra and shirt. It was so embarrassing and I deserve compensation.
Reviewed July 16, 2010
I was tricked into a card. I did not realize was a credit card. I used the card randomly and always tried to pay full before it was due. Sometimes impossible, because they were suppose to bill me and they never sent a bill, gave no due date for payment, nothing, and claiming I asked them to send it to me via email. Not true. I made calls frequently to ask for bills and to tell them I did not ask for the email billing. They told me each time, it was changed back to paper billing and I would from there on out receive paper bills. Not true. Then, they charged me exorbitant fees for not paying the bill on time that I could not get them to send me a bill for. There was never a bill sent to my email either and they told me it was my fault. I checked it wrong, my computer put it in the spam folder, etc. All not true.
How can a company refuse to send a bill for what you owe and, when it is due, and then charge you a late fee? The last bill wss for $57.22 and they charged a $20.00 late fee, $1.30 for something else and wanted another $10.00 to take a payment to close the account. This is not the first time this has happened. The card is shredded. I have excellent credit and cannot afford to deal with this sham company. Are there any class action suits currently filed? If not, there should be.
Reviewed July 12, 2010
I asked for a certain size on an article of clothing and they gave me the wrong one. I didn't have my glasses on and I took the tags off and it was the wrong one. I purchased it and went back to tell the Mgr Katie and she just gave me a sorry and I had to purchase another one. She took no responsibility for her representatives' mistake at my cost. I'm boycotting them.
Reviewed July 6, 2010
This credit card has a due date on the statement and an online account management option. I use the online option, but this month, when I got on to pay my bill due date of 7-7-10 on 7-6-10, the only way I could pay by the due date was to pay a $10.00 fee for same day processing even though it was 7-6-10. How in the world can this issuer get away with this? I find it incredibly difficult to try to figure out how to know when the payment is due when date on the statement is not what you have to follow. There is also no way to pick a due date and schedule a payment date like all my other credit cards. I am cancelling this card, but I do think this is possibly illegal behavior.
Reviewed June 28, 2010
While trying on one of the swimsuits, I pulled it down to adjust the side ties on it. When I did so, I realized that the swimsuit contained bodily fluids on it. The fluid was still damp and transferred onto the cotton thongs that I had on. I yelled at the dressing room attendant and told the cashier that I needed the corporate phone number. (I did purchase 2 bras and a pair of pants that I tried on before the swimsuit. I was in a hurry and did not have time to go to another store to try to find a similar style bra in my size, which is difficult to find.) The cashier was rude but did give me the phone number. The corporate person was pleasant but told me that I needed to speak to their claims department. The claims representative, Deanna **, said that they are an independent third party that is hired by Victoria's Secret; however, she clearly was extremely biased in Victoria's Secret's favor.
She told me that Victoria's Secret always checks every swimsuit and that they have never received a complaint like this, so it is highly unlikely that this happened. She also stated that the dressing room attendant gave a different story and said that the fluid was so fresh that it was like it had just happened and that she found the swimsuit liner balled up "some where else." The claims person continued on to say that swimsuits dry quickly and that the fluid from another person would "have to be" dry before I would have tried the swim suit on. I told her to check the security cameras in the store at the time that I visited to see if the swimsuit was checked before I tried it on and to see how long I was in the fitting room and where the swimsuit went, etc, etc. She that the burden of proof is on me to prove anything and that she will only say that she has conflicting stories and "facts" that say that every swimsuit is always checked by the store staff.
I told her that I am very concerned about my health because of this incident and am going to see a doctor to be certain that I did not contract anything from the swimsuit. She told me that it would be nearly impossible for me to contract anything and that "it is common knowledge for women to try bathing suits on that have liners" and that if she saw a swimsuit without a liner that she would not try it on. She also said that I should have worn "better" underwear that would have given me better coverage. She said that she would do nothing further and that if I want to continue to pursue anything against Victoria's Secret to get an attorney and that the attorney should then be in contact with them, but that since the burden of proof is on me, I do not have any proof to prove my case any way. She then told me that she had to have my date of birth. After asking her why, she said that she just had to and that it was a government regulation to get the birth date of anyone filing a claim against a company. (She also told me earlier in the conversation that I needed to speak to her "like an adult" otherwise she would not talk to me. This was because I was very upset and disgusted and became furious when she was insisting that the bathing suit was checked and that the attendant had found the liner elsewhere.)
For the record, I am a college educated adult, not a child. She then told me that she had to have my social security number. I again questioned her about this and told her that I could not understand why it is a government regulation for me to give her my social security number. She ended up saying that she did not actually have to have if I refuse to give it to her. She also told me that if I did decide to seek an attorney and move forward with a lawsuit, that it would be highly invasive toward me and that I would not like that. She asked if I was married and said that Victoria's Secret would look at my whole medical record and determine whether I have a past history or do things that I could contract a disease from instead of their swimsuit. I told her that although I am not married, I have been in a six year monogamous relationship and a three year monogamous relationship prior and that nothing in my medical record would be embarrassing or indicate risky behaviors. She made a quiet grunt, then said that Victoria's Secret would test the swimsuit to see how long it takes to dry and that wouldn't I say that I had to have been in the dressing room at least 15 minutes, a half hour, or more? I told her that I was not timing myself and did not know how long I was in the dressing room, but that surely the store's security cameras would reveal this as well.
She also argued with me when I told her that I called my doctor immediately after leaving the store but the receptionist told me that I would have to wait to make an appointment because if I contracted something that day, it would not show up in any test that they could conduct. The claims representative told me that this was not true and that anytime something like this happens, you should always go to the doctor right away no matter what. She then admitted that she is not a doctor, but said that what the receptionist told me makes no sense because the doctor would be able to know. She then said how invasive it is for doctors to find out whether I contracted something or not. (At this point, she was apparently still under the impression that I was young and unaware of how a woman gets tested for diseases.)
I must go see my doctor to make sure that I did not contract anything from the swim suit bottom. I will not know for at least two weeks. The emotional damage is terrible as I have to wonder if I have something. Victoria's Secret has added to this anguish by essentially accusing me of lying and refusing any responsibility.
Reviewed June 22, 2010
I just opened up an angels card and it was my first time in the store. I purchased a pair of pants and there was no tag on them. The girl was so busy she didn’t mark it on the receipt, which is fine because I was not planning on returning them until I got home. I tried them on and did not like them. I went back to the store and another girl helped me. She told me that they wouldn’t sell something without a tag and she wouldn’t take the return back. I told her there was no tag on them when I bought them. Again, she told me they wouldn’t do that. She found the girl who originally helped me. She told her that she was too busy and forgot to retag the item.
So, she started the return with attitude because she was wrong. She was abrupt with asking for my I.D. and angels card and never said anything when the transaction was done. When I said thank you, she just handed me my receipt and walked away. I also work retail and know how it is when there are chronic returners and people doing shady things. But it was my second time in the store and I just opened up an angels card. She had no right to treat and embarrass me like she did. I’m mad about what happened and almost scared to go back into the store just in case I ever have an issue like this again. There are lots of girls who work there that were very nice to me. But this particular girl really made me mad acting the way she did.
Reviewed June 15, 2010
I had a free panty CPN with 6-14-2010 expiration date. I was there at 6:45 pm last night on 6-14/2010 and there was a hand written note on the store front door saying they decided to close at 6 pm to prepare for an event starting the next day. Several girls were sitting on the floor near the door so I asked if I could use the CPN the next day as they were closed. Two to three of them rudely explained to me that they were closed and that I should have known that from flyers they sent out and they would not honor my CPN the following day. One gal said you should have gotten in here before 6 pm and would not let me explain that I had made a special trip to the mall for the panties. The last 2 times I got this card I bought the 5 for $25 and had planned to do this again. They were inappropriately rude and I very much hate to do business there again.
Reviewed June 12, 2010
I make my payments online with most all of my accounts. I knew that my payment was due on my Victoria Secret card on June 11, so I went online to pay it. I then notice that there was going to be a $10 fee to pay the same day! Isn't this the point of online bill pay, to avoid late fees! So either way, I clicked on pay with and it directed me to a live chat to pay my bill. I had to try 4 times! Each person I was directed to simply said “How much do I want to pay?” I would respond I would like to pay the $10 minimum payment and the $10 same day fee.
They would say “How much would I like to pay?” I would write the same thing, I do, I tell them $20 and that’s my payment and the charge together? So after that, I tried to reach a live person on the phone, I went through every dang menu option for about 20 minutes before I finally got an option for a live person! They were closed at this point however. So, I tried called my local store, I was basically told, wow that’s frustrating but I can't help, you will probably get a late fee!
How am I supposed to pay my bill without a late fee? Seems to me like this whole system is setup to charge extra fees and make it impossible for someone trying to avoid a late fee hours of frustrating loops. The next day, I tried the phone again and closed my account paid off the balance with a $10 charge and was told I wouldn't be charged a late fee. I'll believe that when I see it. This is bad business, I have never had these sorts of problems and there is no one to direct my complaint to on top of that! When I asked I was told that I wasn't going unheard, but really?
This is a scam, a flat out scam that no one is paying attention to, like I said before I have lots of online accounts, even local companies and I can go online anytime of the day or night and pay my bill without a same day charge or a complete run around. This is a loop hole that this company is using to make more money! Someone needs to do something about this.
I can't even imagine how much they make each day with this fake $10 fee to do a same day transfer. If it cost an extra $10 to do a same day transfer every company would be doing it. Let’s put some laws and regulations in front of these people so they can stop being greedy money hungry corporate snakes. I don't normally care about this but this is not the first time I have had to deal with this stupid late fee/charge for same day payment with this card.
Reviewed June 3, 2010
I worked with a very large company who trained their employees for 4 weeks and they had "secret callers" from the owners family members and friends. I am sure after a few calls Victoria Secret will be very unhappy if they used secret callers as well. No damage but will be closing account.
Reviewed May 31, 2010
While in Victoria's Secret, I experienced rudeness, ignorance, felt yelled at and almost felt that I got a finger. Consumers get better service and quality at KMart. Yes, it was that bad! My friends have experienced the same, so it's a consistent and poor service/quality across geographies.
Reviewed May 26, 2010
I have been a customer at Victoria Secret for many years. Two weeks ago, when I got to work, I went on the computer and there was the notification about my May statement was ready to viewed. I looked at it and then moved it under my file of bills to be paid like I do with every other bill I pay online. About 20 minutes after that I got a call at work, never at home, about my bill being two months past due. I was very upset because I am never late and I do not charge if I can't pay for it.
I was shocked that I was never notified before now but I was also shocked to find out that they turned it over to the credit company and now a bill that was original $31 which turned into $81 with late charges was going to sit on my credit report until the year 2017. I do not understand why they did not call me first. if they had looked back at my account, they would have seen that I have never been late. I firmly believe that this was done to get more money out of me. Why would I delete two statements two months in a row? I get things from them all the time and I read them. It also would say your statement is ready to be viewed so why would I delete it? Why couldn't they have called me at home first? Leave a message if I am not there.
I am very angry and think that people should be warned. I am more angry about the fact that this will sit on my credit report until the year 2017. If I didn't respond by e-mail, couldn't they had sent me a notice at home? I bought the items in February and to think that they would do this is very upsetting to me. It was $31 and I have never been late. I guess that doesn't count for anything with some people. My main question is shouldn't I have been notified somehow about this issue? Can they really do that to someone that fast? I want people to be informed of this so it doesn't happen to them. Thank you.
Reviewed May 21, 2010
I have been so sick! It has been four weeks of asthma attacks, tachycardia, sitting in the bathroom for hours breathing the steam from the shower.I sprayed that Victoria's Secret Dream Angels Heavenly on me.As soon as I sprayed it on my chest. I began to gasp and wheeze.I am on a inhaler and have medical bills that are starting to add up. I can't ride my bike that much anymore. I am weak and I get winded and so tired from these scary attacks. They make me cry. I just sit on the floor and cry. I know if I panic, I will cut off all my air and suffocate. I hate it when it starts to get dark, that's when the wheezing start. I have started breaking out in hives. My friend, Kevin was with me when I got the bottles of perfume. Later that night, my friend Chris had stopped by, we were on our way out when I grabbed the bottle and sprayed. By the time we walked to the store, one block after, my chest was starting to hurt and I could not breath. I broke out in a cold sweat, this just goes on and on it's been four weeks. I need help. I am a jock, I hate this.
I just got out of the hospital, St. Mary's in Long Beach, I am on Prednisone Oral 20mgs, 9 tabs. I am also on 180mcgs of Albuterol Strength 18gm units 200 puff, no known allergies - Dr. Jeffery **. I can't do anything, i can hardly get around my apartment, I can't work. I don't know what to do, please help.
Reviewed May 13, 2010
I think it is totally wrong to have guys working in Victoria's Secret! I do not like any man who is not my husband touching my undergarments. I am very uncomfortable with a guy trying to help me with personal items. I will not shop at Victoria's Secret when a guy is working there! I really feel violated. It may seem weird but I really felt violated.
Reviewed May 4, 2010
April 1-30 2010 Secret Reward Card promotion at Victoria's Secret online. Secret Reward Cards are rewards that were given throughout the month of March for every purchase made in store or online. They have a minimum of $10 on the card. Restrictions on the back say they are not valid on the purchase of "gift cards." The cards may be used online or in store from April 1-30, 2010. I pooled my Secret Reward Card promotion cards with friends to give to one who is graduating, surprised her daily with e-card attacks and they cancelled all of the orders (which were placed throughout April, not just towards the end of the program. It would have given them plenty of time to notify us and the recipient. They did neither) and are saying that now that the program is over we can't use them. Only one secret reward card was used per order as per the terms and conditions.
The card doesn't say "e-gift cards" or "e-cards" aren't valid, it only mentions "gift cards." We thought honestly this was okay since e-cards come with a big restriction, It can't be used in stores, online only and the way they are advertised on the site makes it seem as if they are not standard gift cards. The terms and conditions on the back of the card should have explicitly included the exclusion of e-cards, especially since the system accepted them and they were approved. The terms are extremely misleading.
They accepted our orders, just making it reinforce the fact that we thought it was cool and never got word that they would cancel. In fact, she not only received them, but activated all of them! VS went back and took all $270! It seems suspicious that they retroactively choose to take action when the program is over, cutting the consumer off from even being able to spend the value of the cards. They had plenty of time to provide notice and did not. Only when the recipient got in touch with me to notify me that weeks after she had received and activated the e-cards, were the funds completely drained.
What a waste of: money at the VS stores to get these. It really did work as an incentive; time spent doing this and talking to them on the phone and; energy. Damages of $270, minimum of which we know of, of reward cards. Countless hours spent on the phone speaking to Victoria's Secret leading to increased anxiety and worry after how the representatives were claiming we cheated, fraud, etc. This took a huge toll on me. I don't feel comfortable shopping with them and pretty much cringe at the idea of even attempting to restore my cards. Money spent on purchases (around $450-500) that came with the secret reward cards.
Nothing got resolved. And to make matters worse, some of us got reward cards that people were not going to use from a website (where she was giving it out to the first person, us) thinking it was okay since they hadn't been used. Wrong. Turns out they had been and it just made things look that much worse for us! It's okay to give your card away but we didn't realize it would EVEN allow multiple orders with the card to go through so we thought it would be first come, first serve. Every card we had through our purchases were totally valid. This has been the worst experience and I am totally filing a BBB complaint. Better to have it down than not.
Reviewed April 27, 2010
The Angel Card, which is a store card for Victoria's Secret, continues to utilize the shady and now, as of February this year, illegal practice in billing for its customers. They do not allow a payment made online to post on the due date, even if you pay at 8 a.m. All payments must be made two days prior, according to their calculations, to remain free.
A same-day payment requires a $10 fee, which is misleadingly called "Electronic Payment Fee" on the bill. This is an outrageous practice. Even the worst banks used the cutoff of 12 p.m. in the past but would still allow the payment to be processed as of the same day. Law is law. If it says I can pay by a certain date, that's what it means.
I cannot be made to pay two days prior, as what is the due date for then? That is not bringing into the picture the Credit Act of 2009, which supposedly banned all such practices for all creditors and yet they continue. I would like my complaint to add to the list of others, so that some regulatory pressure is applied to the company. I have been charged several fees described above, which I wasn't even aware off without checking my bill closely. I am waiting on their response for my request to credit all the fees back.
Reviewed April 8, 2010
I was at Victoria's Secret on the night of Wednesday, April 7, 2010 at Colonie Center in Albany, NY. I was with some friends in the free makeup section. I was approached by an employee who told me to leave. When I asked why (because I didn't do anything wrong), she assaulted me by grabbing my wrist tightly, which very much so hurt. And she told me that she didn't need to give a reason and that if I didn't leave, she was going to call security. Before I left, I asked her if I could speak to her manager, and she responded by saying "I am the manager."
Reviewed April 4, 2010
In November 2009, I purchased two nightgowns at your store in Eugene, Oregon for $40 with my Victoria's Secret credit card. The clerk had to call to get my account number so that I could charge the items, because I didn't have my credit card with me.
When I hadn't received the bill the next month, I called customer service to find out why. The customer service representative wasn't much help. She stated that my bill came via email. Since I hadn't received it via email or any other way, I asked her for my account number, so that I could pay it on the Victoria's Secret website. She stated that she couldn't give me the number over the phone, but I could make a payment on the phone for an additional fee of $10. I didn't want to pay the additional fee, especially because the balance of the account was only $40.
Unhappy with the outcome of this conversation, I asked her to have her supervisor contact me. All I needed was an account number or a bill with the account number on it so that I could make my payment. The supervisor never called me.
My life is fairly busy. I'm a full-time student, I work part-time, and I'm a mother of three teens. I forgot about my bill. Last Saturday, January 30, their collections department contacted me by phone to let me know my account was past due. I tried to explain to her what had happened and that I needed my account number to rectify the situation. The only assistance she had to offer me was to charge me additional fees, so that I could pay the payment online.
I asked to speak with her supervisor in an effort to get this problem resolved, but that didn't do me any good. I tried to explain the situation to the supervisor, and she told me she wasn't going to debate who I spoke with or anything else with me. I asked to speak with her manager, and she told me she could not guarantee he would return my call. My response to that was not good. I was livid at this point. You can't guarantee your manager will return a customers call? Are you kidding? She hung up on me.
Because I never received a bill and my account number wasn't available to me over the phone, I think Victoria's Secret could have made some kind of effort to help me with this situation without charging me more money. (Maybe they could have sent me another bill when I called the first time to tell them I hadn't received one.) Instead, I paid their company $82 for a $40 purchase.
My credit history proves that I am a responsible debtor. Before this incident my FICO score was 761. This is because I take my credit score very seriously. Until this, I hadn't had a late payment in over 10 years. When I wrote to request they remove the 30-day late mark from my credit report, they declined, stating it wasn't their fault.
Reviewed March 31, 2010
Victoria's Secret states that they sent me e-statements. I have not received a single one. Brandy stated that it is not their fault if yahoo sends them directly to spam. It's funny how I get all their advertisement but not my statement. Apparently all my calls have been recorded. Not a single person cares about my situation. I have paid Victoria's Secret my past charges in two payments or in full, never small or minimum payment. I'm very upset the way they are quick to ruin my credit and never try to contact me with other than their advertisements. Victoria's Secret has ruined my credit.
Reviewed Feb. 12, 2010
On 11/21/2009, I had an online purchase from Victoria's Secret website. From that date, I still have not received my merchandise! I have sent them numerous e-mails requesting to trace my order. Their standard reply is that the shipping company that they cooperate with can't provide them any kind of information. At this point, I want to express my query. How can they have such an unstructured system of shipping and delivery and cause such an inconvenience to their customers?! The most maddening part of this story is that they don't "hear" the customers, they have a standard text of replying and don't provide any assistance at all! I have received the same e-mail message more than 10 times without providing me any assistance! I am not a U.S. citizen thus could you please provide me a way to protect myself? Thank you in advance for your kind assistance.
Reviewed Jan. 21, 2010
Let me first start by saying that I am a regular shopper at Victoria's Secret. I love their selection of lingerie. I am writing today 01/21/10, very disappointed -regarding an experience I had last night at my visit to Victoria's Secret. I was ready to check out when I showed the cashier my coupon for a free body scrub. The cashier (being the manager) had told me they no longer accept this coupon, because they no longer carry it and "a hacker hacked into Victoria’s Secret to make this coupon". She then told me that "this hacker" had sent out several emails with this coupon code for others to use.
I was a bit confused because I did not receive this in an email, and that I received it on the VictoriasSecret.com website. She argued with me, made faces, laughed, and even turned around to ignore me. I had only been talking with her for two minutes about the coupon, and really just wanted to know more information, not an argument. As soon as you know it, the 2 minutes turned into 5 minutes of her arguing with me and making me feel completely uncomfortable, and really embarrassed. After this experience, I'm afraid to even walk into another Victoria’s Secret without being judged for using a coupon. Shame on her, especially for her lack of managerial skills!
Reviewed Jan. 16, 2010
I signed up for their credit card and agreed to get the electronic billing. This was back in December 2009. As of January 2010, I have received neither electronic statements nor paper statements, and it turns out my payment is due tomorrow! Plus it turns out the APR is 25%. I'm shredding the credit card after today. Very disappointed!
Reviewed Jan. 13, 2010
I have a current Angel card and attempted to call their customer service number to cancel it. I was repeatedly routed through a number of unhelpful automated menus but never given the option to speak to anyone. I attempted the standard "o" but was told that wasn't valid. I have been unable to get through to cancel my account and thus it currently remains on my credit report. I may have to dispute it directly with the credit reporting agencies.
Reviewed Dec. 30, 2009
I went in to make 3 returns today. One had a gift receipt; the other 2 did not. Due to the fact that the 2 items were purchased through the catalog, they would not exchange the 2 items. The manager Meghan was so rude to me! I even said that to her. There was no need for that. It was just so upsetting to me. I won't go back to that store.
Reviewed Dec. 23, 2009
My daughter, who is a freshman in college with no job/income, recently visited Victoria's Secret. Now, I have received a credit card bill in my daughter's name. When I asked her about it, she told me that they never told her it was a credit card and that she had paid for her purchase with her bank debit card. After visiting this website, I see that she is not alone in this. How can they issue a credit card to someone who does not have an income? How can they do this without informing the customer it is a credit card? I am furious!
Reviewed Dec. 21, 2009
Your billings are not making it to my house and you want to charge me a $20 late fee. I called sent check return receipt. The staff said, "When you receive it, call and we will waive the fee." This didn't happen. I checked my balance at the store and it says I owe 68 bucks by the 30th of this month. I'm a wonderful customer and you're going to lose me. I swear if this is not corrected, I will never shop again at your store and will tell everyone I know. Can this be corrected?!
Reviewed Dec. 20, 2009
I was signed up to a program where you send in $40 worth of receipts for gas, retail store and shipping. All gift cards are sent in $20s - so $40 gift card for each of these. Not one of their customer service knows about this promotion, not one. I sent in a receipt about two months ago for groceries totaling $60. I called and was told I would be getting the two $20 gift cards shortly. I never got them. No one knows anything. I am being charged for this program.
Reviewed Dec. 19, 2009
I went to the store mentioned above on 12/18/09 to return an item. I had my receipt in hand when I tried to return the item. I was informed by the store clerk that she needed my ID and she was going to scan it. I questioned her on it. I wanted to know why she needed my CDL as I had a receipt. She said that it is corporate procedure and that is the only way she would take the return. I told her I was uncomfortable with giving her my CDL to be scanned because it has a lot of personal information. She said she was not going to keep my information. I asked her where the information is going. At that point she called the manager.
The manager Fillie (Sp?) gave me the same song and dance about needing my CDL or she would not be able to accept my return. I reminded her that I have a receipt. She said it was corporate policy and that all VS stores do it. She also said it was for my protection. I asked her to explain that. She just responded by saying that it was for my protection. She was becoming annoyed with me and becoming hostile towards my questions but I persisted. I asked her where the information goes. She said she was not sure but she thought some company they hire to store the information. I asked her how safe was that. She said it was very safe. I asked if she was sure of that. She just rolled her eyes and said that VS would not do anything that was not safe.
I needed to return the item but told her I felt it was a big invasion of privacy to request such personal information from me to be scanned to a third party. Who knows what they are doing with all the information gathered?
First, I am extremely concerned that my information was scanned. I did not agree to this when I purchased the item at VS. If I knew that was their policy, I would have dropped the item and left the store immediately!
Second, I do not believe VS should be allowed to continue to get such personal information without the consent of the customer. Refusing to accept a return in order to get personal information is coercion at best and probably illegal. I do not consider that VS had my consent, but rather they forced me into relinquishing my ID and scanning it to a third party against my wishes as a condition to accept my return.
I feel I acted reasonable when I went to the store with an item to be returned because I had my receipt. They should not be scanning my very personal information to a third party as a condition to accept my return. Therefore, I am asking that this invasive policy and practice by VS be investigated asap. Thank you.
Reviewed Dec. 18, 2009
I made a purchase at a local outlet and submitted a birthday $10.00 off certificate for my purchase for the month of my birthday using my Victoria Secret credit card. I got home, went to file the receipt and saw the $10 discount was not given. I immediately called the corporate office and asked what to do. They offered to adjust the discount on my credit card. I got a statement fairly quickly after the phone conversation, but still no credit. They apologized and told me to hang tight for the next statement. Instead of a credit, the next statement showed a late fee penalty. Also, I had a similar experience with an online purchase earlier that year, with me inputting the code number off the discount card. Again, the system failed to show the discount, called them, and even wrote them a letter. They continue not to take responsibility for the inadequacies of their accounting systems, drop the ball, and penalize the consumer. Now, they are charging for me to get a bill to pay them money.
Reviewed Dec. 12, 2009
As I live in Greece, I asked from them to send me my package via standard shipping which means USPS Air Mail. My previous orders came fine with USPS but this time, they used UPS which means having problems at the Greek customs. They asked me to pay $150 for taxes, etc. I contacted Victoria's Secret and told them that I didn't ask to deliver via courier and they claim that they only use courier for international shipping.
Reviewed Dec. 12, 2009
I had placed an order online at VictoriasSecret.com back in November. One of the promotions going on at the time was to send every customer a gift card w/ their order; mine was worth $10. So, I went online a few weeks later to use the $10 gift card I had received w/ my previous order. I placed the order and received a confirmation email. After a few days had gone by and I hadn't received a shipping notice email, I went on their website to check. Upon doing so, I discovered that the item I had ordered was discontinued and my $10 gift card was not re-credited. I wrote to VictoriasSecret.com customer service and explained to them the problem. It took them 2 days to reply to my problem and when they replied to the email all they said was "sorry that has happened to you.” The issue was not resolved, so I wrote them another email. I received a reply stating that the gift card I had used was not valid because it had already been used. I didn't use the card twice, so I wrote the company back again. They are choosing not to fix their mistake and blaming it on me. I am very upset w/ their service - to blame the customer for the business’ mistake.
Reviewed Dec. 9, 2009
I spoke with a woman who is supposed to be a supervisor. Back in late October, I told her I had problems keeping up with my bill. So she told me I was not to use my Victoria's Secret credit card for the next 6 months, that they will automatically charge my bank account $20 a month until my Victoria's Secret credit card was paid off. I gave her all the information and they charged my bank account one time, then cancelled payment after that. Today, December 9, 2009, I realize they were not doing what they had told me. So I called and had the runaround for about an hour and a half. I spoke with 10 different people.
I finally got fed up and asked for a Derrick who said he was a supervisor but was of no help at all. He told me that they can still set up $20 taken from my account but I will still be charged the monthly interest rate and late fees. I have proof of my phone calls to them and they should have proof of all my conversations with them because you are told at the beginning of a call that you are being recorded. I think what they have done is wrong. It's bad business practice! Shame on them!
Reviewed Dec. 9, 2009
When checking out at Victoria's Secret, I was asked if I would like an Angel Rewards card that would give me savings on future purchases. The girl checking me out said it would only take 30 seconds and she just needed a credit card and my social security number to verify my identity. This seemed a little extreme, but I figured it was worth it for the discounts and coupons. A week later, I got a letter in the mail saying I was turned down for a Victoria's Secret credit card for which I never applied. Upon looking at my credit report, I see that Victoria's Secret had made an inquiry thus negatively impacting my credit score. I already had a Victoria's Secret card years ago and I closed it in order to improve my credit score and, here, they tricked me into applying for another one.
Reviewed Dec. 8, 2009
On 12/5/09, I purchased a travel bag from the Pink Collection. The removable shoulder strap was missing on the bag. I inquired about it at the store and was advised to call customer relations (614 577-7111). I spoke to Sean who advised me that he only deals with online purchases and that this travel bag is not available online, only in the stores, so he was unable to thank me. I called again and spoke to Michele who advised me that yes that bag is available online and in stores. The previous person lied to me. Michele says she can’t help me since I purchased this item in store and she doesn’t know why the store in Altoona, PA would tell me to call the customer relations office because there is nothing they can do.
I then called the Altoona store and spoke to Tiffany. I explained the reason I was calling and asked if she could call other stores nearby and ask if they have a bag with a shoulder strap. Her response was “Yes, I could. But I wouldn’t know how to reach you”. I said, “You could ask for my name and phone #.” Then the next thing I know, Wendy is on the phone (the manager), and I have to repeat this once again. I advised when I purchased the bag that all I would need to do is call the customer relations and they would be able to assist me; they advised they could do nothing and didn’t know why I was referred there. Wendy calls 2 other stores for me and advises me the bag is not available at either store for me to purchase.
I have had to deal with several rude Victoria Secret employees who apparently do not care about their customer. I can purchase this bag on the internet for $68 + taxes and S&H. I paid $44.06 including taxes because I had coupons I used. So if I return this bag to the store and then turn around and order on the internet, I will no longer be getting the bag at $44.06, but I will be paying $68 + tax + S&H. I have spent quite a bit of money over the years at the stores and online, and I am just appalled at how I have been treated. I feel I should be able to purchase this bag online at the discounted price that I paid in the store. The coupons I had used in the store could have also been used for an online purchase. I have definitely changed my mind about Victoria Secret. This company treats the customer like they are bothering them. Whatever happened to customer service?
Reviewed Dec. 2, 2009
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I do not want, nor have i asked for ads or catalogs from this company. It is nothing but **, and should be against the law to send junk like this through the mail! How do I get my name off this "company's" list? I have a young preteen boy that can't even go to the mailbox because he might see this stuff.
Reviewed Nov. 27, 2009
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Reviewed Aug. 11, 2009
I have spent several thousand dollars with Victoria's Secret in the past 2 to 3 years. The people are rude on the phone and act like they are listening. Of every order I have placed with them (probably 15 in the past 2 to 3 years), they have been messed up. They will send wrong color, or forget something, or not apply my money off of free item or free shipping codes. Even though I have O.C.D and go over and over to make sure the totals, sizes, and colors are correct every time with them.
So, I have been overcharged several times and had paid off the amount and then there was nothing they could do about it. Then, when you call back to fix their mistake, they are rude and have no idea how to fix it or what you are talking about. I have gotten dirty, stained items. I shop online, in store, and over the phone. I guess if you plan on ordering over $200-$1,000 worth of stuff at once, they are so stupid they get confused. Gotta keep it simple with them. Then, I used my dad's Black American Express card and the order had been delayed for like a week after I had placed it, even though it is noted under my account I have used it before and went through the same problem every time with them having to talk to him even though AmEx approves it and knows. And it is noted under my Victoria's Secret account.
When I had called to see why I had not received my stuff, they said it was on hold and they had to speak with him. The supervisor on the phone I spoke with said, "Well, maybe you shouldn't use this card anymore since we always hold the order." I was speechless. I could not believe a company was telling a loyal customer to not use a Black card, or any card they had used and been approved for several times before not to use it to buy their stuff from them. After about 10 times, you think they would be a little more appreciative and not so rude. I haven't ordered since. I have probably been overcharged a few hundred dollars altogether with no proof from them, and no resolution.
Reviewed July 27, 2009
I had been shopping on several occasions recently and left at home my free card for the underwear. I was told by two different Victoria's Secret employees to bring them the next time I shop. I informed them they would be expired and they then informed me that it would not be a problem. I attempted this and the manager would not honor the cards.
The other issue I have is that your underwear are not standing up the way they they used to. After several washings, they fall apart and get holes in them. I have always purchased your underwear but will not do so anymore. They are too costly for the quality. I am very unhappy with the product - maybe you have changed the quality or material that they have been made with.
On another note, there was an extremely helpful and courteous employee named Susan who assisted my daughter so I will possibly purchase other garments at your store.
Reviewed July 26, 2009
I purchased several bras from Victoria's Secret and had to exchange one right away due to frayed looking seams that I knew wouldn't last long. The clerk asked if I had an ID, so I gave her my license which she put in a machine that extracted my information. I was annoyed they did this without permission and emailed them. They said it was to track people who return items, I guess, regardless of whether it's their product’s inferiority or something different. I decided to return the two after realizing the straps had very little room for adjustment and when I went I didn't have my ID. She said she couldn't give me cash back, but would put them back on my gift card; however, she couldn't do it without my license. The manager came and said the same thing. How is that even legal?
They didn't need my license when I bought them. The gift card was paid for with cash, and quite frankly at this point I'd rather have the money and buy bras at Kohl's where they don't treat you like a criminal and ask for your license information to exchange or return items for credit or cash. Is what they're doing legal? Why do they need my license to put credit back on a gift card? I am infuriated by this whole experience. They say it's on the back of their receipt - who reads the back of the receipt? If that is their policy, they need to put it on a big sign behind the cash register so people know when they buy something how they'll be treated if the product is inferior. Shouldn’t I be able to get cash back on a gift card if I can't find anything in their store that I want? Thank you for any help.
Reviewed July 5, 2009
The sales clerk at Victoria's Secret inside the mall was quite deceiving in telling me about the "Angel" card. She asked for my social security number and before giving it to her, I asked why she needs it if this is only a card that would help me save money. The clerk stated that it was just for verification and assured me that the Angel card was not a credit card. However, to my dismay, this information showed up on my credit report. As a result of this deception by Victoria's Secret, I lost points on my credit report which I have been working very hard to bring up.
Reviewed July 3, 2009
I have made some contacts using the form at www.VictoriasSecret.com. I asked a question about how many body lotions, body mist and others products I could buy. In fact, I asked if I could buy 200 products and make multiple orders with discount. Jennifer ** from customer service told me that I could make multiple bulk orders but without discount. So, I opened one account in victoriassecret.com and used my billing address and profile information from Brazil and my shipping address, I inserted 2 addresses that I have, one in Miami and other in New York. So, if I place an order, they were going to ship to one of my addresses in Miami or New York.
So, I placed two orders one about $231.xx and other about $409.xx using my AMEX card, and I stayed checking the site if my products were shipped. In one of the orders, it had the status saying that I was required to call them. So I did using my cell phone and spoke with the order department. He asked me some details to confirm and told me, okay we got your card authorization and that everything was fine. This means AMEX has accepted and authorized my purchase with my billing address correctly inserted of course.
After 1 hour, I received one call from customer service to verify some information they asked my name, address, shipping address and phone. I have confirmed everything and they asked me what the purpose of my order was. I told them that I was buying for my parents and some friends that don’t have an address in the USA to buy directly. She told me that she was going to ask her supervisor because that was not one little order. I said okay and after 5 minutes, she returned to the phone and told me her supervisor has authorized the order to be shipped.
After sometime, I went to my account in Victoria’s Secrets and my 2 orders were cancelled. I sent one email about the payment I made for both orders, they just told me that some information about my billing address, credit card information or my shipping address was not successfully verified, but the question is how did they get authorization from my AMEX card. I think this is discrimination because Victoria’s Secrets does not want Brazilians to buy their products and what about my money that I still didn’t get.
Lost time, the products were for a party that I was about to do and it was a big party where I was going to give gifts, so what now? And the time to receive my money back will make me pay fees to AMEX that was not my fault.
Reviewed June 27, 2009
While walking through the Mall of Georgia on Thursday, June 25, 2009 with my dad and my 3 children, we passed by Victoria’s Secret and I became absolutely appalled to see larger than life posters of women in skimpy bra and panties in both the display windows! I was especially disturbed because of my two younger children (8 and 12) are boys! Who says I want them to see women in their under garments? It is so unfair to parents who are struggling already to keep our kids as pure as possible in this un-pure, anything goes world!
If there was a female actually walking through the mall dressed only in her bra and panties, she would be approached by the proper authorities - I'm sure! So what is the difference? If it is a movie in question, we are warned with ratings. But in a public mall for all ages, we are bombarded with near ** without warning and before we can blink, the impression is made upon our children. Victoria’s Secret must fix this situation. We already know what you sell: this type of display is unnecessary. Consider the children and make your display windows more family appropriate.
Reviewed June 13, 2009
I purchased $88.22 worth of merchandise at 10:25AM. After getting everything home, I discovered that the bronze body lotion I purchased was actually a tester. When I took it back to exchange it, I was informed that unless I give my driver's license to be swiped through a machine, I would not be allowed to exchange the merchandise. This is blackmail, I had the receipt with me. It was purchased this morning. I objected and was told if I did not give her the license, they would not exchange the tester for the real product. This is how identify theft occurs. I will never shop at Victoria's Secret again. It should be illegal to ask this information when you have a receipt with you.
Reviewed June 11, 2009
Victoria's Secret advertised their semi-annual sale and were promoting 10 pairs of cotton panties for $25. I have been a fan of the semi-annual sale as well as a regular customer since I was in high school, 15 years ago. I went to my closest location, 20 miles away, on a Saturday morning and found the store was completely wiped out of the most common sizes, medium through X-Large. I was told I could sift through the cotton panties that had been discounted for the semi-annual sale, which were a total mess. Even though there were bins clearly marked with the sizes they should contain, none of the sizes were in the correct bins. As I searched for any style of medium and X-Large panties, I noticed these were picked over so badly that the few styles that were left were very plentiful. Did this promotion (10 for $25) sneak up on this store so quickly that they could not prepare it?
Anyway, I took advantage of the sale by settling for styles that I was not particularly fond of. Being that I have only worn a particular 2 styles in the cotton panties, that were apparently long gone, I knew I would wear these not-so-favorites but they were obviously not my first choice. I also purchased some of the Beauty Rush products that had a sale sign that stated,” get one free" and then, "purchase 2 for $12" and "6 for $30". I took this sign to mean a total of 3 products would cost only $12 and a total of 7 products would cost $30. Nope! After my cashier took nearly 10 minutes flipping through her coupon code book on the side of her computer screen, she finally asked another employee about the Beauty Rush promotion and found out that the "Get one free" only applied to the purchase of 6. Do you think she would have been a little familiar with these promotions?
Well, after clearing that up, I asked the cashier to redeem a coupon I had received in the mail for a free cotton panty and $10 off a bra purchase. She advised me that because their supply of cotton panties were so depleted, I should wait a few weeks to redeem the coupon. Needless to say, I understood. So, putting the bra I had chosen back in the drawer myself, I paid about $50 for my 10 cotton panties, 2 other pair of "Body" panties that were marked down, and my 2 Beauty Rush products. Very seldom do I ever leave the store with so much for less than $100!
Well, after one wash of the cotton panties that I haven't even worn yet, the fabric is becoming detached from the elastic band in several spots around the panties. It's not unraveling thread all the way around, but just unraveling in certain places causing holes around the elastic band. This has happened to 6 of my 10 pair. I have always washed all of my panties, all from Victoria's Secret, on the gentle cycle in my washer and allow them to air dry and I have never had a problem like this.
I am assuming one of two things contributed to this problem: the styles I chose were not manufactured in the same manner as my 2 preferred styles, causing these to be even more delicate and needing even more care when washing, or Victoria's Secret companies are feeling an economic hardship as is most of the U.S. and cutting back on the quality of their products to save money.
I will not be redeeming my coupon for a free cotton panty and $10 off a bra purchase. It has since expired, I believe. I feel like I was lead to believe I was, in a sense, being rewarded for being a loyal customer for 15 years but now feel that Victoria's Secret was just trying to make a buck instead of a fair exchange of money for a great product. I was ripped off.
Reviewed June 8, 2009
There was a promotion for free underwear at Victoria's Secret if you became a fan of them on Facebook. In small letters on the coupon, it said only underwear in bold colors, black, white, nude or pink only, no lace, etc. So we were like, "Okay, fair enough." The lady working there was watching us and my mom picked up this cute underwear with some lace on it because she was going to buy it anyways and from behind the lady working there goes, "No. The coupon doesn't let you buy it. Only solid colors, no lace, black, white, pink, white or nude only!" She said it with such an attitude, we didn't even want to buy anything after that. We just wanted to get out of the store.
Reviewed June 7, 2009
I started shopping at Victoria's Secret about a year ago and was really glad I could find some decent garments of decent quality that fit properly for once. It's been ** ever since. Not only have every one of them broke within a couple months (or less) time, but being a card holder, I have to deal with them more than wanted. Two months ago, I made a purchase on my VS card and after it got declined since I hadn't used it in a few months, I wasn't sure if my package was going to be shipped on time so I gave them my other card over the phone instead to make sure my order got through on time for a wedding. Well, the lady charged both cards and sent me two packages. When I received both, I was confused until I realized what had happened. I called them up and they told me to slap the label on it and check the box that said I had been double packaged so that they wouldn’t charge me shipping on the return. I did so and worried not for a little over a month when I had to make an exchange since one of the bras that I bought had already broken. I decided to purchase another one while I was there and when I went home to pay my balance on my card, it said I owed them money and it had interest built on it already from the shipping they charged to me on my return of the second box I got. I figured, just call customer service and explain what happened, then no problem.
Well, not so much. After fighting with their monotone teleprompt for a half hour, I reached a representative and she transferred me to customer service, then they transferred me to the card people, then they transferred me to customer service, then they transferred me to the card people, and then they transferred me to customer service, each time giving everyone all of my personal information over and over and, well, you get the gist. Finally, I just asked for a supervisor which is when I talked to Ruth Ann who was the nicest person I had talked to the entire time. She told me she got everything straightened up and the finance fees were waived. Well, I went back to pay off my card balance again last night around 8:20 and the charge was still there on my balance. I called up customer service again, and after once again fighting with the monotone teleprompt lady for what seemed like forever and having it hang up on me several times, finally, I got through and it told me to call back during normal business hours which were Monday-Saturday from 8 am - 9 pm. Well, it was Saturday, at 8:30 so where's the customer service? Just to try and talk to an actual person, I called up the store pretending to buy something just so that they would let me talk to someone and of course I got an answer right away, and when I asked for a supervisor, they hung up on me. I am so fed up with them. I'm ready to drive to Ohio and bang on someone’s door. This is unprofessional, unacceptable, and straight up ridiculous over $6. And until that’s cleared up, I can't pay my current balance off because it’s just going to pay off the previous charges first which would clear away the listing of the $6. They have the worst customer service ever. This has given me such a migraine.
Reviewed June 2, 2009
I went in the store with my 10 for $25 panties coupon. I drove 20 minutes to their store with my 30 year old daughter. The sales clerk at the entrance to the store was talking to a female about whatever. My daughter and I waited to ask where the panties on the coupon located were. She stated they were sold out but we could still get 30% off any item. My daughter was just going to get a bra instead.
So we went to back of store in direction of bras. I stated to my daughter I wasn't going to get my other daughter the treat/underwear because I intended to only spend $25 not $35 and I felt that wasn't a deal. I buy their bras for myself and buy for Xmas and birthdays, a gift card for my daughters every year. I'm 54 years old.
The sales clerk to the back, I later found out here name was Elizabeth, working on June 1st 2009 at 6:30 pm. I ask here were all the panties on this coupon sold out for sure and she stated same thing as other clerk and, of course, I ask if they was going to give a rain check. She gave me the same response as the other sales clerk. I said, “Well that's just wrong.” She replied, "Well, that's really not my problem," and walked away.
I have never had a sales clerk ever say anything even close to that to me. My daughter and I both work in customer service and would never think of saying such a thing. I waited around store while my daughter picked out her bra and to find out the girls name. I hope the clerk/cashier gave me the right name. No name tag, which is poor customer services to begin with. I honestly believe I will not shop again at this store. There are a lot of places to buy bras for this price and not take the abuse. I sure hope she's not going to school for a business degree. I want to make clear in never raised my voice, cursed, or pointed my finger or anything to this individual.
Reviewed June 1, 2009
I received a coupon for an item. When I went to purchase the item, the saleslady said the entire company was out of the item, and I could receive 30% off any purchase. I think this is bait and switch. I was not offered an alternative, or a rain check. When I tried to contact the corporate office, no one could help me, after making 4 calls, and being on hold for a total of 30-45 minutes.
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Reviewed April 21, 2009
I have been a customer of Victoria’s Secret (VSC) for over 12 years. Over this time frame, their flexible return policy has been consistent. If you don't like something, you can return it and receive credit back to your card, or merchandise credit if after 90 days from the date of purchase. There was no additional stipulation, nor is there a comment that they reserve the right to deny a return in the catalog or online. In December, I returned approximately $600 of merchandise from three separate orders. VSC accepted some of the items and sent the remaining items back to me with a letter stating the remaining items were excessively worn or laundered.
I immediately contacted them to advise them that they were certain items that were washed once prior to returning as I had done with every other return. They apologized, acknowledged that they should've accepted it, and gave me the address to return it again. I sent the items as directed. For the second time, they accepted a couple of items and returned the rest to me. This company is falsely advertising their return policy. Because I was not advised of the policy that they are now standing behind, I am left with merchandise that I cannot wear that I'm being forced to pay for.
Reviewed April 17, 2009
I was about to visit New York and decided to purchase a few merchandise from Victoria's Secret online so that they would be delivered to me when I'm there. Some of these items were mine and others were for family and friends. I got an email asking me to verify certain information; i.e. credit card details, order number... etc, which I totally understood and appreciated at the same time. But when I called, it was a totally different story. After verifying my information, I was asked who I was buying these items for, which I answered truthfully. I was told that they would not process my orders since they were more than one and that they reviewed my history and that the current orders met criteria that indicated it may be intended for commercial or non-personal use. This was a false accusation and really frustrating and in addition to speaking to the employee in charge for almost a 45-minute international call.
The employee was really rude and kept repeating that they have the right not to process any order they feel is not correct or suspicious. Again false accusations! I don't know since when has it become a right for a company/store not to approve certain purchases made by customers. It's like going into a store and the sales people refuse to serve me or sell me merchandise. The other thing is, when I sorted out the orders and asked her to process the ones that were personally mine, she told me, “Here is what you did, I believe you just got the orders that include Medium size and saying they are yours. And again we will not process these orders since they are worth thousands of dollars and are not of the same pattern used in previous orders.” She also suggested that I could go to a New York store and buy from there as they might have a different policy. What is that? I was taking into consideration that most items that are available online are not available in stores.
She also asked me, “Why did you place more than one order and not just one?” and I told her that you have a special offer online, which I decided to use. And her answer was, “It is our fault having offers online for people to use.” I haven't seen such rudeness before! It's true, the value of my purchases were thousands of dollars, but that's something for the bank to decide whether to authorize or not, and definitely not her. And so what if I want to spend thousands of dollars on anything; this is my decision to make, not theirs. I was really shocked since this is not the first time for me to order online at Victoria's secret, but this will be the last. No customer should be treated this way under any circumstances. At the end of the day I am paying for what I want so I deserve to get what I want.
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