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bait & switch
I went in to JoAnn's on the 17th. My sales flier did not list the items I selected for use with my coupon, nor were any signs on those items. (You can only use coupons on items that are not on sale.) At the register, I was told they were on sale. After the manager looked through my sales flier and verified they were not, she said they must be in another sales flier that I, as a preferred customer, didn't get. When asked why they weren't marked in the store, she said she would have to get to that. After a week and a half of waiting on customer service to contact me, I called them. They could only give me one coupon for an online purchase, meaning I would have to pay shipping, and wouldn't get the use of the other coupons I was told I could use. This is bait and switch. I live far from the store, but am making the trip back up there to return all the items. I'll never shop there again. I can always go to Hobby Lobby, Michaels, or Walmart since they are in the same town.
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rude treatment
I have been a long time shopper at Jo-Ann Etc. A few Weeks ago in Early December I was shopping at this particular store when I had a store secutiy guard tail me where ever I went in the store. He followed me all the way to the cash register when I went to pay for my purchases. He came up to me and said, "Ma'am, you cannot come back to this store. And if you do come back, we will not let you into the store." All because I had a backpack on. I bike to just about everywhere I go and have never been treated like this. I called the manager to complain about my treatment. Her attitude was complete irritation and told me they had a high rate of theft in that store. I wrote a letter of complaint to the company president as well in which I described the treatment I received and that I had been a long time customer at that store. Much to my disgust there has not been an answer. Apparently Jo-Ann etc, thinks they are the only fabric shop in town and can treat customers as they please. Thank God, a Hobby Lobby opened up close by in Orlando.
poor business practices
Shopping from JoAnn's website was the worst online experience I've ever had! I ordered on Black Friday, and nearly a month later, I still don't have my order. My order never actually left the warehouse, although they claimed that I returned the shipment. Because I "returned the shipment", they canceled my order (and never notified me that my order was canceled). After several days of email exchanges with customer service, I was told to call customer service. So...after holding and holding, they told me that the items that I ordered are now out of stock and they don't know when - or if - they'll be in stock again, and that I can call again in a few weeks to see if they're available. Meanwhile, I was ordering supplies for a Christmas present, which obviously isn't going to happen. That's the first and only time that I'll order from their website, and based on the poor customer service I received, I'm hesitant to even shop in their brick and mortar stores. I'd rather give my money to a company that cares about their customers!
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rude employee
Cashier lady named Paula yells at us when we were trying to buy something that was on sale the day before. We told her it was on sale the day before and she denied it and told us the item was never on sale so we complained to the manager and Paula lied that she was acting so rude to us. This is not the first time she acted like that to me. When I go to thi...
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Did you know that this company does not allow you to return any clearance items even with a receipt? Wow - in a times of customer service your company is seriously missing the boat. Almost 100% of the companies I usually deal with will verbally tell you if there is no return policy because it is so unheard of!
I bought two rod holders that turned out not to be a great color in my room - the package was not even opened - I brought it back within 10 days - and I had my original receipt.
They would not let me return it. Shame on you for not verbally telling me this when I purchased the product and I will never shop at your store again!
rude
At 8:52, my husband, son and myself hurried into the store past a worker who was lighting up a cigarette. We needed to grab some foam for our son's playroom. No sooner did we get to the foam and begin gathering our needed amount than the same woman who was lighting the cigarette ran up to me and said "can I help you cause we're closed." They were counting the drawers already. They close at 9 p.m. not 8:52. As a result, I will not shop at Joann Fabrics in the future and I will take my 200.00 project elsewhere.
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This is my first time posting here so I hope I do it correctly. PLEASE forgive me, stupidpeoplehater, if I make a mistake. I worked for many, many years in retail, in many different settings. I would never be permitted to have the kind of attitude you're displaying online regarding your customers. And to chelsea87, I never got upset with customers who came in 5 minutes before closing, as long as they didn't spend a half hour shopping and even if they did, it was my job to allow them to do that. It's your job to provide a service and if you don't like it, get a different job. As for me, I will never darken the doorstep of a Joann Fabric store again and I know quite a few other people who feel the same way due to rude employees. Good luck in life.
All people care about is themselves. I wish everyone that wishes to complain about retail employees walk a mile in our shoes. I love my job but hate all the stupid people that think all we do is fold and cut fabric. That's not all what our job entails.
Where do you work so I can "hurry" on in there minutes before you close? They probably could care less about your $200 project. I know when I used to work retail if someone pulled that stunt ...i'd be so annoyed. Instead of being rude yourself ...you should consider others
refund
On july 14, 2011, I did a return no receipt. The original purchase consisted of 4-5 purchases and I couldn't find the receipt.
I knew at the time, that I was going to purchase some cricut products, so I didn't think it was that big of a deal.
The refund consisted of 32 items and the refund amount equaled $234.26.
I was told by the manager that due to the amount of the refund, that they couldn't give me cash or a store credit in house and that it would have to come from corporate.
In addition, the return receipt states, "your patronage is appreciated. However, due to the nature of this transaction, we are unable to issue payment from this store. We will issue a refund check in the appropriate amount within 2 weeks".
It is now the end of august and I still do not have my refund. I have called corporate seven times. Emailed twice and no response.
Let me tell you one thing right now "joann's corporate" you have never met a customer quite like me. I will get my refund.
I hope you enjoy my complaint with the bbb and hope you enjoy my small claims suit.
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Good luck winning a small claims suit with absolutely no proof of ever purchasing the product. Hey I think you have my television; I didn't write the serial numbers down but I'm going to sue you for it anyway.
joann's policy
I special ordered 4 yards of drapery fabric (Robert Allen manufacturer). When It came in there was 4 1/3 yards. Joann's policy is to cut off anything over what was ordered and keep it for themselves. They then sell the fabric as a remnant, which is 100% profit for them. The manufacturer has the right to cut extra fabric at their discretion for the consumer which should not be any of Joann's business. Joann's has no monetary investment in my special order and is not giving it to me for free, the manufacturer is the one giving it to me. I fussed with the store manager about this but his mentality was if I didn't like it tough! I have always hated Joann's with their inferior fabric and their imported junk. I could see what was coming when they went across the country, years ago, buying up most of the fabric stores. I will do my best to not patronize this chain. Their staff is underpaid and overworked. Have you done your research? If you check prices at other stores and compare them with Joann's you aren't really getting the discount advertised. Their regular prices are higher than other stores for the same item so your coupon isn't really what you think you're getting. My wish is that as consumers we had the backbone to stand up for our rights and stop shopping at this chain. We deserve better fabric and better customer service.
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if you only ordered & paid for 4yds of fabric, then why should you be expecting to get the other 1/3 for free? now, the warehouse manager is supposed to double check the fabric when it comes in to make sure there's no discrepancies, and if more yardage than was ordered is sent, they are supposed to have it cut off and sent back to the manufacturer BEFORE the customer is called. however, if the manager was not there or available when it came in, and the customer was called, then it is up to the customer to get the extra fabric cut off, or they have to pay for that extra yardage. joann's doesn't get 100% profit on remnants. even if they did, most remnants only come out to a dollar and a half. and joann's is not allowed to restock and sell fabric that is only available through special order, they have to mail it back to the manufacturer.
Dear defalucy. You have your job for one reason and one reason only because customers like her purchase from your store. If you do not like your job then there is someone who will respect the customers while surely providing better customer service than you. Quit now.
I work at a Joann's and I HATE when people decide to walk in at the last few minutes to get something cut, let alone foam! Don't come in so late next time!
You got what you paid for. The end
return policy not posted
i purchased a red tag "clearance" item. I was not told that clearance items are final sale items when i made this purchse. when i went to return the item, i was told it wasnt a returnable item bec. it was on clearance. when i asked where that policy is stated, the customer service clerk, turned my receipt over and showed me where its stated. I commented that I wasn't told this policy before I made the purchase, nor is it stated on the company policy regarding returns which is posted at the service desk.
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You're such an idiot. Do people really need to be told every little thing. I mean for real you should have asked if you for sure that you liked the fabric.
customer service
My younger sister, cousin, and I drove to Jo-Ann fabrics in search of fabric to create hair accessories. We walked inside of the store and my cousin who is a professional clothing designer and student at the Art Institute of Atlanta, spots an attractive sewing machine and blurts out "ooohhh" and readily takes a seat to test out the machine. There were two older women conversing behind the counter cofortably and one of them says, "oh, don't play on the sewing machines!' instead of saying, "Sir may I help you" The sewing machines on display were clearly there to test, they had been obviously set out for that purpose. So feeling low he walked away. I said to him I can't beleive she said that. SO I decide to go back and RESPECTFULLY let her know how my family and I felt as customers about the way she treated us. My exact words "Ma'am, I thought that you displayed very poor customer service when you asked y cousin not to "play" on the sewing machines, he's 25 years old and a professional clothing designer" Immediatley this woman jumps into defense mode and attempts to make an arguement! "How would you like it if a customer..., " She was so explosive with her attitude and body language that it caught me off guard because that was not the attitude I presented her with. She says "Well how were we supposed to know that!" I ask her "EXACTLY! How would you know that? We could've been interested in buying it but you would've never known because you never bothered to acknowledge us as customers and see if we actually needed help or was interested." I told her because she didn't understand where I was coming from that I would just speak with someone else... then she says "My manager is right here beside me" Shaking her neck and rolling her eyes...her attitude was awful and her manager said ABSOLUTLEY NOTHING! I told her, "I am trying to tell you as a customer what I see and felt went wrong and you're getting all boasty with me!? I guess I have to write a letter to corporate then, because I will NEVER shop here again!" NO one has ever been that rude to me EVER as a customer... totally unacceptable
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return policy
What's up with a return policy that requires you to return the least expensive of two packaged items? I bought two of the exact same items, using JoAnn's store (40% off) coupon for one of them. When I realized that I didn't need one of the items, I tried to return it per their company policy (within the timeframes, with receipt, etc). They would only refund the discounted item siting company policy, despite my polite protests. From now on, purchase such items on two separate transactions so you can return the second without losing the value of the discount. Sure doesn't encourage me to buy one extra item for "just in case" scenerios common to home projects...
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such a rip off
I went to Joann Fabrics store located in Aurora Colorado near E470. I purchased a clearance item for Tie-dye. I realized that the product does not include the color dye so I went back to exchange to another product. That was about an hour after the purchase. The same store clerk who took my order was still there. When we got to her, she says that clearance product is not refundable. How whould I have supposed to know that the clearance item is not returnable? She said there is a little tiny notice pasted on the counter where you make the payment. The little bitty sheet of paper that is half erased already. Please, you don't expect that each and every consumer reading through all the rules do you? So I said to her why didn't she mention such thing at the check out? I didn't see any signs says that the sales were final for the clearance product next to the items as well. She said the rule is also written on the receipt. But! Don't you get the receipt AFTER you make the payment? What is this? lure someone to buy the stuff that you want to get rid of and hoping that no one ever asks them about the return policy? What a slap in the face. I was trying to argue but the clerk obviosly was not intersted to help me nor did she even try to elevate this to another level. She threw me a card to call for dispute. I called the number, the guy forwarded my complain to the district manager of that store. No calls nothing. This company is such a joke!
Not always, it might be that case at the small retail stores. Also, store such as Tuesday morning clearly states next to the clearance item that the item is sold as is and non refundable. On the other hand, store like Walmart will take back basically anything. I have been to stores where clearance items are clearly marked as non refundable and the clerk always reminds the consumer one more time at check out. Where at the Joann Fabrics, the items were just marked at Clearance and no other warnings were given. I believe I should be able to make purchase and assume that everything is refundable unless stated other wise not vise versa. Thanks for the comment MW.
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Joanne Fabric store would not accept return of product with receipt and within five days. Product specified for use with natural flowers. It would not absorb any water and broke stems when trying to insert into.
Customer service with Ben was no help at all as he had no idea what the product was. I will never go to their stores again. There are too many other retail stores and on line stores that care about their customers.
JoAnn's is a rip off. They have that policy on clearance items, then they put most of the items on "clearance". Also they send out coupons for 40 or 50% off but they don't apply to sale items and then they put practically everything on sale for the duration of the coupon. It's just to get customers in the store.
inept customer servide
I ordered 3 yards of fabric online, because they didn't have it in the store. It took a long time to arrive, and when it did, it was in two pieces! I couldn't use it that way, so I called to return it. They issued a UPS call tag at their expense. So far, so good. I told them I wasn't able to get the unwieldy box to a UPS store, and they said I could schedule a pickup from my home, which I did online. I had to call in a week or so because the credit didn't appear on my credit card, then I got a $9 charge from UPS for the home pickup. It has taken me several calls and emails to try to get the $9 refund for something that was no fault of mine. I'm still waiting. All the calls and emails have been handled by different people, and nobody gets anything accomplished. Worst online ordering experience ever, and I shop online a lot.
It's on a roll 54" long, so the box was almost 5 feet long, about 10" square, and heavy (upholstery fabric). I'm not young enough or strong enough to get something like that in and out of my car, especially if it's somebody else's mistake.
bad service
Two on-line orders submitted. The first one was 1 yard short of request, and I returned for full credit. The second order was for four different fabrics and it was billed as two orders for twice the shipping charges. It arrived in ONE box and two of the items were not what I ordered.
What bad customer service!
I just placed my first online order and I wish I had found this website first. When I paid with my paypal debit card, red flag said issue with billing address. I checked my paypal account and the funds were taken out already. I returned to my order and there was no confirmation number, in fact it instructed me to pay again. I called customer service and was told they hold the funds for three days then send it back! What? I was told to order again with the correct billing address and more money would be taken out, a double payment. I called paypal and was told the funds went through. They corrected the problem and put the funds back immediately so I could order again. I emailed customer service and received the same explanation. Never have I had an online purchase be treated this way. It's bad business!
poor service
The store does not have a sign posted where to find the special order desk. The staff at the special order desk had gruff and sour attitudes from what I observed. My special order had to be taken to the cash register even thought it was already paid for. I still had to wait in line at checkout, a second time. They seemed to be more than happy to waste my...
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I will never shop this store again! Rude and incompetent cashier. This store has a sign that they have a "price match pledge". I had a Michael's circular with me which had the same product I was buying at JoAnn's on sale in their store for 1.99. I asked the cashier if they price match and she said yes. I showed her the ad and then she scanned the item. She said she couldn't match the price because the "regular prices" are different. Michaels had a regular price of 3.49 and JoAnn's regular price was 3.29. I said that's ridiculous, everybody has a different regular price. The item I was buying was exactly the same item in the ad. She said that's our policy. Unbelievable! I've never heard of such a thing. I didn't bother wasting any more of my time at this store. There was a line 10 people deep and only 2 cashiers open. I took my ad back from the cashier and left. I'll be buying from Michaels.
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You are an idiot. It's customers like you that drive young people that work ### retail jobs to drinking heavily.
horrible store!
I seldom go to Joann Fabrics, I have never had a "great" experience in any of their Chicago stores- I find other places to buy my fabrics and notions. I am a fashion student, so I sew constantly. I was visiting a friend in madison, Wi and wanted to help her w/ a project. We went to Joann's big store on the westside - and from the minute we got in there it was a hellish experience! They must have just had a district or some kind of manager visit, that's all the employees were concerned about- and it must have been BAD! The managers were standing around talking about the visit and letting HUGE lines form at the counter for fabric cutting- after waiting 30 minutes, we FINALLY got 2 pieces of stuff cut- then went to the check out and long lines again... I complained to the cashier, she just rolled her eyes and said "that's the way it is around her all the time" - and that she was looking for another job! I asked to speak to a manager, but when they radio'd her, she was "too busy" on a phone call- I waited 5 minutes for a differant manager, but nobody ever came. This is the end- I am telling everyone I know to stay out of Joanns-- worst stores ever.
refunds
Returned a Dress Form back to store I got it from and after waiting over 10 weeks now I still haven't recieved my Corporate Check. I have called several times and find it strange that it's only a message recording. So I did leave a message. I recieved a message back saying refunds at joann's calling, NO NAME of the girl speaking everytime? What is your name lady and why are you so rude? I been shopping at JoAnn fabric and craft store for 20 years now and I am so pissed I still haven't recieved my Corporate Check. I think this store is in hope that I will forget or give up.
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corporate checks
Returned a Dress Form back to store I got it from and after waiting over 10 weeks now I still haven't recieved my Corporate Check. I have called several times and find it strange that it's only a message recording. So I did leave a message. I recieved a message back saying refunds at joann's calling, NO NAME of the girl speaking everytime? What is your name lady and why are you so rude? I been shopping at JoAnn fabric and craft store for 20 years now and I am so pissed I still haven't recieved my Corporate Check. I think this store is in hope that I will forget or give up.
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Same story...still waiting on that 2 week check...
I returned an item too and was told that I would be getting a Corporate check in 2 weeks...still waiting and it's over 2 weeks...
corporate check refund
Returned a Dress Form back to store I got it from and after waiting over 10 weeks now I still haven't recieved my Corporate Check. I have called several times and find it strange that it's only a message recording. So I did leave a message. I recieved a message back saying refunds at joann's calling, NO NAME of the girl speaking everytime? What is your name lady and why are you so rude? I been shopping at JoAnn fabric and craft store for 20 years now and I am so pissed I still haven't recieved my Corporate Check. I think this store is in hope that I will forget or give up.
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Class action lawsuit needed for violations of ftc consumer protection acts and false advertising promotions and deceptive practices
MY NAME IS KIM TAYLOR, I DID A RETURN IN YOUR STORE, BACK ON AUGUST 30, 2014., I DIDN'T HAVE A RECEIPT, THE STORE AT GOLDEN GATE GAVE ME A STORE CREIT AND THEN PLACED IT AT A ZERO BALANCE I HAVE CALLED SEVERAL TIMES SINCE NO RETURN CALLS. I FEEL THAT I VERFIED ALL MY INFORMATION OVER THE PHONE TO CORPORATE. I WANT TO HAVE MY CARD # [protected] BACK CREDIT, IN THE AMOUT OF 85.82 IN WHICH WAS GIVEN ON 8-30-14 IN WHICH I HAVE BEEN AWAITING PLEASE CONTACT ME AT [protected].
On July 14, 2011, I did a return NO receipt at the El Cerrito, CA store. The original purchase consisted of 4-5 purchases and I couldn't find the receipts.
I knew at the time, that I was going to purchase some Cricut products, so I didn't think it was that big of a deal.
The refund consisted of 32 items and the refund amount equaled $234.26.
I was told by the manager, HILDA, that due to the amount of the refund, they couldn't give me cash or store credit and that it would have to come from corporate.
In addition, the return receipt states, "your patronage is appreciated. However, due to the nature of this transaction, we are unable to issue payment from this store. We will issue a refund check in the appropriate amount within 2 weeks".
It is the end of August & I still don’t have my refund. I have called corporate SEVEN times. Emailed twice and no response.
I am not going to play nice anymore.
I hope you enjoy my complaint with the BBB and hope you enjoy my small claims suit.
same problem here. maybe the solution is a class action suit by all of us who have been f'ed over!
I returned fabric at Joanns Fabric store and was told I would receive refund check in two weeks from the corporate office/ It has been since March 2010 I have not recived that check.It is now Jan. 2011. How can they get by with this?
I've been waiting since december last year and nobody in the store knows anything they gime me four diferent phone numbers and always an answering machine who doesn't return my calls whats wrong whit u guys all i'm asking is for MY MONEY to be returned don't hide behind an answering machine you should be more profesional you got paid because we shop in your store
About Jo-Ann Fabric and Craft Stores
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The company was founded in 1943 by German immigrants Hilda and Berthold Reich, who opened a small fabric store in Cleveland, Ohio. Over the years, the company has grown and expanded, and today it is one of the largest fabric and craft retailers in the country.
Joann Fabrics offers a wide variety of products, including fabrics of all types, patterns, and colors, as well as sewing machines, thread, needles, and other sewing supplies. In addition, the company also sells a range of crafting materials, such as yarn, beads, paper, and paint.
One of the things that sets Joann Fabrics apart from other retailers is its commitment to customer service. The company employs knowledgeable and friendly staff members who are always willing to help customers find the perfect materials for their projects. In addition, Joann Fabrics offers a range of classes and workshops for those looking to improve their sewing and crafting skills.
Another key feature of Joann Fabrics is its online store, which offers the same high-quality products and customer service as its brick-and-mortar locations. Customers can browse the website to find the perfect fabrics and crafting materials, and can even order custom fabrics and supplies.
Overall, Joann Fabrics is a trusted and reliable retailer that has been serving the needs of sewers and crafters for over 75 years. With its wide selection of products, commitment to customer service, and convenient online store, Joann Fabrics is the perfect destination for anyone looking to start a new sewing or crafting project.
Jo-Ann Fabric and Craft Stores Customer Reviews Overview
One of the most commonly mentioned positive points in Joann Fabrics reviews is the store's extensive selection of products. Customers appreciate the wide range of fabrics, yarns, and other crafting supplies available, as well as the variety of home decor items and seasonal decorations. Many reviewers also note that the store frequently offers sales and discounts, making it an affordable option for crafters on a budget.
Another positive aspect of Joann Fabrics that is frequently mentioned in reviews is the helpfulness of the staff. Customers appreciate the knowledgeable and friendly employees who are always willing to offer advice and assistance. Additionally, many reviewers note that the store offers classes and workshops, which can be a great resource for beginners or those looking to learn new crafting techniques.
Overall, Joann Fabrics is a well-regarded retailer that offers a wide range of high-quality products and excellent customer service. Whether you're a seasoned crafter or just starting out, this store is definitely worth checking out.
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To be fair, Joann fabrics is a great place to pick up illegal aliens to take home and choke me while I touch myself.
The State Attorney General of the state in which you reside does accept complaints df documented bait and switch incidents. Your letter has inspired me to file one as I experienced exactly the same thing. There is no customer bathroom either. Driving 30 miles to find deceptive sales practice whether deliberate or due to slipshod customer service is no picnic.
I drove 30 miles to use my coupons on some expensive cuts of fabric. I was told that I could use them at the cutting table. Unknown to me, the fabric was slightly discounted. There was no sign or way to know as the bolts were unmarked. The fabric was already cut! The ONLY items on my nearly $100. order that the coupons would apply to were two spools of THREAD! I drove 30 miles to save less than $1.50. I have been a faithful customer of JoAnn's for decades, but will never darken the door again. I feel seriously disrespected. I am a sewing instructor and have always brought my students to this location. Never again!
Another problem... I have to drive 30 miles to visit this store and it does not have a customer bathroom. Hobby Lobby is going to take JoAnn's down. Good riddance.
I understand your complaint completely. As an employee of Joann's I can tell exactly what happened. Each week there are a set of unadvertised sales. There are select items in the store that are on sale that are not listed in the flier. Also, for each week corporate sends the stores a stack of sale signs to be placed. The unadvertised sales are not usually included in the stack of signs. It sounds like someone in that store was not during their job though. One of the ladies at my store comes in every Sunday morning to check sales signs in each department. She makes sure all the signs are up and where they should be. She also gives us the unadvertised list for our departments to make sure that all the signs are made a placed correctly.