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I was visiting big lots today on Atlanta hwy in athens ga 9-3-19 I always shop at this store. I was inquiring about placing a bedroom set on hold but the sales associate was so rude and unprofessional with me you would have thought she was talking to someone's child.. I am a grown [censored] lady.. I don't appreciate how some of there sale Associates treat...

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I was in Biglots here is Dickson Tn. on 23rd of August and I saw a outdoor swing for sale in the clearance section so I inquired about it and a lady there said it was 299.00 but the sign near it said 49.99 . So I left and the next day I called first to inqiure again about the same item . I was speaking with James in furniture and he said it was 49.99 and I...

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Big Lots many items

Drove from Summerfield to Ocala to shop at your store there since you advertised a clearance sale on outdoor and 75%off on selected items, .
The store was totally junky and what you had there for sale was not worth purchasing even at 75% off, I inquired about a large pot that was supposed to be at 75% off I checked the price upfront the price on your computer was the regular price so I did not purchased it. Also at the front end one checkstand open while 3 employees were chatting and doing nothing. I wasted a 13 mile drive to find a total chaos and lots of junk

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I purchased a gazebo and was told that in order fir me to take it home I had to dissembled it myself because it took the furniture employees 6 hours to take it down, I figured if that was the only way fir me to get it I'll have to do it, so me and my daughter started dissembling it ourselves I asked them if they had tools and they gave us a screwdriver and...

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I worked at the Big lots 919 north shepherd. Store 4237# I was the DTS lead. I was forced with no choice to walk away. This store was the most horrible hostel work environment I have ever experienced. My store manager by the name of Dexter Beverly was the worse leader and manager. He treated me horrible. Took advantage of my situation. He treated me so...

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Big Lots employee treatment by managers

Managers do not treat their employees with respect and dignity and they expect way to much out of the employees. They do not show respect they like getting in your face. Also at mandatory they take employees down to the managers office with only 1 manager in the room when there is supposed to be 2. With the mistreatment of employees they have lost alot of employees within the past year.

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Update by Midnightlover91
Jul 15, 2019 12:08 pm EDT

Betty and iyad are the managers we have problems with

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Store #4580 7/12/2019 5:16pm. I was purchasing some swimming goods for my kids and they were playing with the swimming noodles I got them. At the checkout, the cashier was yelling at my kids to not play with the toys I purchased. Not once or twice but 5 times she yelled at my kids! This kind of behavior and attitude is unacceptable and I will no longer be...

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I saw the now hiring in the window I put my application in on line and I've been checking on it but I can never talk to the human resource person or a boss I always have to talk with a store worker that keeps telling me their not hiring, today I called to see if anyone at all has checked my resume and I actually heard the person in the back around tell the...

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Big Lots hiring manager

I teach during the school year, and now that school is out I wanted to pick up a second job during the summer. I put in an application at Big Lots. Got the interview, a few days later, got the job. The manager called me Saturday, June 8th and asked me if I could come in on that following Monday and I said well Monday is my official last day with my school for the summer. She said okay that's fine what days are you free? I said I can come in the following day June 11th If that's okay? She said okay great see you soon.

I came in this morning around 9:45 am, the manager came out around 10:10 am and said "What happened to you on Sunday" I said excuse me I don't understand what you're talking about… She said "I told you to come on Sunday to fill out paperwork"! I said no you told me to come in Tuesday to fill out paperwork, figure out my summer schedule and watch a few videos to get me in the system..
She went on saying "Well I talked with my manager and we don't need anyone like you working here" I went on by saying you are very unprofessional and disrespectful and that comment about not needing a person like me is uncalled for! You only told me was to come on Tuesday and I wrote it on the calendar confirming the date and time with you before I wrote it down.

If you needed me to come in and fill out paperwork Sunday you could have just called me and asked.

She was very unprofessional the way she carried herself, and I do not appreciate the way to approached me in front of customers as well as the other employees. Very unprofessional!

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1:28 pm EDT

Big Lots general manager

I am a current employee at your Placerville CA store.
I want to report my general manager Donovan. He has been telling employees someone's going to get fired to scare the employees he's been rude to employees helping customers. He also SH* talked a brand new employee to a customer. He comes up to employees and asks "why do you work here you only work 1 day a week" He doesn't allow bathroom breaks so you have to hold it till your assigned break because he doesn't condone taking extra breaks. We have lost 1 employee already and 2 more just put in their 2 weeks (I will be doing the same when I find another job) I feel like I'm being bullied as well I was working on the truck deliveries and got taken off with no explanation and my hours got cut to 1 maybe 2 days a week (if I'm lucky) I know there has been other employees who have reported him I hope you guys will look into this matter before you loose a full staff.

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On Saturday 6/01/19, I picked up my daughters bed I ordered... Upon loading it, they supposedly checked off on my receipt, making sure everything was correct, & initialed it. On Monday 6/03, I finally pd someone to take on the job of putting it together. Upon putting it together, we realized the headboard was white and not what I ordered which was OAK...

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I was in Big Lots shopping one day I seen they had a sale on mattresses about three or four of them was stacked up on the side. The ad said mattresses for 227. Mark down from 499. I contacted one of your furniture salesperson ask them how much do I need to put down to hold This mattress? She told me. I put down the money to hold the mattress. The furniture...

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Big Lots store manager

The store manager Adam Cornell was very rude un assisting with an exchange.he stated to me that he didn't have to anything for me butthe only thing i was doing was trying to get information from him on how i could get the exchange without my receipt. I stated that it was being financed and i could get a receipt from them and asked could he look it up. He told me no he don't know if im paying on the furniture or not and that it looks like someone jumped on it. He a very rude person who is not good in customer service at all.

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May 29, 2019 4:34 pm EDT

He was rude on handling the situation.Also i do have a receipt that ill be bringing back through the finance company.If this is not a person that can help with my complaints then you have a nice day.Im not challanged so i completely understand if you don't have a receipt you can't exchange but it's a way that you talk to people and like i said he was very rude for a person working in customer service.It was also other customers that witnessed this man being a straight [censored]!

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May 29, 2019 9:26 pm EDT

Before people go on commenting. I should just like to let you all know that this incident made me so angry that I beat up my mother. I already had a bad day. She got on my case and I punched her in stomach. She told me to leave. I refused. I then slapped her. She told me that if I did not leave she would call the police. I did not think that she would betray me like this. The police showed up. Even though I explained that she aggravated me they took her side. She said she was not pressing charges but that I needed to calm down and go home.

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The product was on sell for $39.20. We asked the clerk for the product, she informed us that the display was the only one they had. She said that she would sell us the display. I asked her will she give us a discount on the display she said no. I informed her that I frequent this big lots often, meaning that I am a regular customer and I spend money here. I...

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Big Lots furniture

Hi sir
I am complaining about furniture that I Bourget with insurance that anything happens in 3 years just come and change it. Bu unfortunately I lost the receipt but I applied the credit card of big lots and I approved. I told them to see if you can find out but they refuse it and misbehaving us I feel so sad to buy furniture from them. Please help me to solve the issue. My email is [protected]@yahoo.com
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Dalbir kaur

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Big Lots trouble with employee

This employee at the big lots on business 190 in Covington Parish Of st.tammany Louisiana was mean hateful and disorganized at 10:30 am I was going to the bathroom to urine just before I went to the door it was close and locked when I told the employee that she got disrespectful yelling and screaming at me I left and just before I went to the door I urine on myself I went to the washroom I cleaned myself her behavior was heinous and atrocious with special circumstances to try to in shock!

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Big Lots living room furniture set

We recently purchased a livingroom furniture set, specifically, a loveseat, couch, & matching recliner, from our local Big Lots store. Sadly, after just one week of use, when my husband was adjusting the handle of the recliner forward, as is necessary to lower the footrest, the screw attaching the handle broke in half, thus rendering the recliner useless. Please be aware that we do not have small children that would have been roughhousing or jumping in the chair or any other such other activity that might cause this to happen. We are an older couple that takes great care of our things, and we had hoped to enjoy this furniture set for many years, not just a mere week! Needless to say, we are quite disappointed, & feel we are entitled to some sort of refund or replacement.

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Big Lots fraud/lies

Warning! This place sells used, broken, returned furniture as "new"!

There is a skinny black guy that works in the furniture department who seems nice and honest... And boy, does he play that part well!

I wanted to get a specific color chair, because I couldn't find that color anywhere else, and I asked this guy a bunch of questions regarding the chair, price, and other stuff.
He lied about all of it, including holding the chair for me until I got paid the next day!

I came back in the next day to get the chair that I picked out for him to hold, which he said they did, as long as you came to get it the next day. When I went to go pick up the chair, the same guy looked right at me and said "we don't do that here, it's first come first served"!

I should have walked out right then, but I really wanted that color chair since it was so hard to find.

Once I got the chair home, I noticed it was worn in a couple places and pieces missing.

I was sold a used, returned, broken chair!

They need to rename this place big frauds or big lies!

Beware of what you get there, it is more than likely someone elses broken junk they returned!

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10:09 am EST

Big Lots manager intoxicated while working

I was inquiring about furniture at Big Lots #1718 and the store manager, Brian was helping me. He was intoxicated, probably from the night before still and my elderly mother was so upset we had left the store. He had a very strong odor of alcohol. I sent an email bc im not sure how to let Big Lots know about this. We've been customers many years. It was friends and family sale Sunday. Jan 27

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7:57 pm EST

Big Lots washcloth

On 12/18/18 I purchased a set of white wash cloths and washed them when I got home and my daughter folded them and put them in the bathroom ready to use. I was very surprised when the first one I pulled out had one of the hemmed edges completely unsewn and was nothing but a ragged edge of strings. The tag says 11 X 11, made in Pakistan and to wash before use. Would you please respond?

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About Big Lots

Big Lots is a retail company that offers a wide range of merchandise at discounted prices. Their product lineup includes a variety of items across several categories such as furniture, food, decor, and everyday household items. Customers can find an assortment of living room, bedroom, and office furniture, alongside outdoor pieces and mattresses. The food section typically features pantry staples, snacks, and beverages.

In addition to furniture and food, Big Lots also provides home essentials like cleaning supplies, toiletries, and pet products. The decor section offers items to enhance the aesthetic of any living space, including rugs, curtains, and wall art. Seasonal products are also a significant part of their inventory, with decorations and related items available for holidays and changing seasons.

Big Lots operates both physical stores and an online platform, giving customers the flexibility to shop in person or from the comfort of their homes. The company's services include a rewards program, providing members with discounts, exclusive offers, and VIP shopping days. They also offer financing options for larger purchases, making it more accessible for customers to buy big-ticket items.

The company's approach to retail is centered around offering value to its customers, with a focus on providing a wide range of products at competitive prices. Big Lots caters to budget-conscious shoppers looking for deals across a broad spectrum of categories.

Big Lots Customer Reviews Overview

Big Lots is a retail company that offers a variety of merchandise, including furniture, seasonal items, electronics, toys, home décor, and groceries. The company operates both physical stores and an online shopping platform, providing customers with options for in-store pickup or home delivery. Big Lots is known for its closeout and overstock deals, where shoppers can find discounted prices on a range of products. The company aims to provide value to customers seeking a diverse selection of goods for their homes and everyday life.
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Big Lots reviews first appeared on Complaints Board on Nov 16, 2006. The latest review Reward coupon, not was posted on Mar 12, 2024. The latest complaint complaint of poorly made furniture was resolved on May 09, 2014. Big Lots has an average consumer rating of 1 stars from 1592 reviews. Big Lots has resolved 30 complaints.
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