• CarolWright Gifts

CarolWright Gifts

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CarolWright Gifts has a rating of 1.4 stars from 36 reviews, indicating that most customers are generally dissatisfied with their purchases. Reviewers complaining about CarolWright Gifts most frequently mention customer service problems. CarolWright Gifts ranks 106th among Gifts Other sites.

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  • Value
    8
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    7
  • Returns
    7
  • Quality
    8
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  • Each time I was told by customer service my order was not in the system yet.
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Top Positive Review

“I will shop there again...”

Carla M.
3/2/17

I recently ordered from them and was really surprised by the quality of the items. I love the purse, it's the best one I have ever bought. Very well made. In the past I have paid four and five times that amount on a purse, that would last only two or three weeks. The handles would rip and fray. None of that has occurred with my Carol Wright Gifts purse. It still looks great after two months of use. I wish the items were shipped a little faster though.

Top Critical Review

“SCAM!”

Allan S.
9/15/22

In April I purchased some flower pots for my elderly mother. The items arrived as expected. What was not expected was being signed up for "Carol Wright Perks" for $14.95 per month. They sign people up for this and say that they email a confirmation. I could find no such confirmation. I could not get into my account. Their "forgot password" button does not seem to work. The person on their online chat could not address this and had a canned response for complaints. This response shows that they are used to complaint about the Perks charges. Again, this is a scam. A little monthly bill that they hope goes unnoticed.

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Thumbnail of user allans240
1 review
2 helpful votes
September 15th, 2022
Verified purchase

In April I purchased some flower pots for my elderly mother. The items arrived as expected. What was not expected was being signed up for "Carol Wright Perks" for $14.95 per month.

They sign people up for this and say that they email a confirmation. I could find no such confirmation. I could not get into my account. Their "forgot password" button does not seem to work. The person on their online chat could not address this and had a canned response for complaints. This response shows that they are used to complaint about the Perks charges.

Again, this is a scam. A little monthly bill that they hope goes unnoticed.

Thumbnail of user gails766
2 reviews
1 helpful vote
January 15th, 2022

Poor quality and unfair return policies. Ordered in Nov. For Christmas present. The 30-day-return time was over before he even opened his PJs. Washed before wsearing, but his hands and my sheets turned blue. Returning them or exchanging them would cost $10--that's half the price I originally paid. Not worth the cheap material they are made of.

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Leave a review for their poor quality

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pajamas

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Thumbnail of user jonestonja337
1 review
0 helpful votes
July 21st, 2023

Everyone I spoke to including supervisors Miss hope and the credit departmentMiss Martha and the billing nothing has been done to give me credit for the returns for approximately 3 months now.departmentand Ms Jessica and customer service I'm very displeased with this company regardless of what's going on in the company is consumer and very unhappy with this delay

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They are negligence of crediting my account for 3 months although the company has been bought and sold to community Bank that has no bearing on a consumer and it's negligence.

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Thumbnail of user brendaf392
1 review
3 helpful votes
October 8th, 2020

I'm on the phone again over your lack of taking my Shop Now Pay account! At this juncture if you can't resolve this... I'm done! My money is green and it spends every where! Brenda Fitzgerald/ *******403. From the previous people I asked for a corporate number... Strange they don't know a number to ( call you! This is absurd. I taught customer service! You folks ever hear of K-mart. Seems that's where you are headed! Up to you the last person I spoke with Barbara in customer service So maybe she can explain why she either can not or will not help me. I'm done!
Brenda Fitzgerald
*******403. You have 48 hours... After that we've spent more than enough time in life... Good luck, with reps like this one, you should be gone soon!

Thumbnail of user christied52
1 review
2 helpful votes
October 2nd, 2020

My first order went smooth enough, though it took longer than advertised for my order to actually leave the warehouse. Also I love the curtains I purchased but the tie backs were clearly 4 shades lighter so. I don't use them. Come to find out that was as good as it gets! I ordered again because they had some cheap clearance. BIG MISTAKE! I had to pay a COVID-19 additional charge this time plus shipping. When the box arrived not only was I missing an item but they shipped a wrong item, as well. They included a shipping later for returns but if you read the fine print the shipping charge will be deducted from your refund. Why should I pay for their mistake? After arguing on the phone for an hour I gave up.

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Dont

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I love the curtains though their thin and cheaply made. I’m stuck with a recliner cover when I ordered a love seat cover so I don’t use the matching cover for my couch either. Basically a waste of $ but I’ll be damned if they get anymore of my money! Ll throw these away first!

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Thumbnail of user kathleenh89
5 reviews
8 helpful votes
September 16th, 2022

My bank (TCF) closed last March. The payment I sent carol wright in march has apparently disappeared along with my bank. I have continued to make my payments from my new banks checking account but they keep insisting on an additional payment. I've been buying from them for years, making all my payments no problem but they don't care it could be a closed bank causing the problem. I'm always polite. I tried to explain this to customer services politely and she just hung up on me.

Tip for consumers:
Don't.

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Clothes and home goods

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Thumbnail of user hadleyv2
1 review
2 helpful votes
July 20th, 2022

I will never purchase anything from this company again! I have always heard good things about Carol Wright. So I went on their website to check out their shoes. I decided to order 2 pairs. About an hour later I called to cancel the order being I found the exact same pairs for half the price at another company. The guy I spoke with said he couldn't cancel it because it already went to the warehouse. He said he was gonna let them know to cancel it. 2 days later, they shipped. Obviously something went wrong. I called again and was told I could send them back but they would take $10 off my refund. Never again!

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Thumbnail of user rb482
2 reviews
2 helpful votes
October 2nd, 2020

I placed an order for clearance items. My order was accepted. Then when I received two of my items I find four of them were cancelled without notice to me. I would have cancelled the entire order if I had known sooner. I am no longer a customer.

Thumbnail of user fannyt4
1 review
2 helpful votes
February 7th, 2022

I was surprised to find out upon checking my bank account that I was being charged by this company a monthly membership that I never chose to sign up for! I don't even have an account with them. I have only bought one pair of shoes for the first time on their website, and this is what happened. Not buying there again.

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Thumbnail of user colleenr628
2 reviews
0 helpful votes
April 21st, 2024

Carol Wright advertises a 'PROMO' number for free or reduced shipping, then after you receive the cheap item that does not fit the description, you are billed $10.98 for shipping. You can't return the item because they then charge you more for shipping and you get pennies on the dollar IF you get any refund.
Carol Wrights scam is to give a Promo code that says shipping will be reduced, in this case $3.99. THEN once the item is received, they bill for additional shipping stating 30 days to pay. Horrible scam aimed at seniors. One of several different catelog sellers that rip off customers. Apparently, several catelogs are owned by the same large company and all cheat customers on bogus shipping charges. Why can't we give a NEGATIVE star review? One star is too much for this scam.

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This is a conglomerate of catelog stores that are ripping off customers with false advertiesing of free or reduced shipping. Apparently $10.98 is the magic amount to be overbilled on shipping despite advertising free or reduced shipping. All are owned by one big company, Colony Brands, headquartered in Monroe, WI. Colony Brands acquired 12 brands from AmeriMark Holdings including Dr. Leonard's, Carol Wright Gifts and Harriet Carter. ALL of these practice the same shipping/billing scam.

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Scam on 'Promo' shipping then they bill you after shipping the item for $10.98! This was NOT what the promo advertised. Even if you try to return the item due to poor quality, and IF and notice that is an 'IF' you receive a refund it is pennies on the dollar because they charged you more shipping and deducted it from your refund.

Thumbnail of user patriciac2122
1 review
1 helpful vote
September 15th, 2021

March, 2021 I ordered 2 items. I received one. Periodically I received a card stating the item was on back order and did I want to wait or cancel. I agreed to wait. In June I made phone contact and the order was cancelled with a refund requested ($9.99), July, 18 I received a. 61 check. I called and no one could explain the amount. Since then I have called 3 times and was told "the check is in the mail." Needless to say it is now 9/15. I returned the. 61 check and wrote a letter of complaint. It is not the amount, which is small, but it's about business integrity.
I will not shop there again.

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All resources exhausted: three phone calls and a letter

Products used:
Purchased sleep shirt and received.
Slippers never received.

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Thumbnail of user thomasd900
1 review
1 helpful vote
August 31st, 2020

I ordered 3 men shorts since 5/2020 and after 4 months still waiting for delivery. They never told me out of stock items. Just pay and wait. Good luck with your order.

Thumbnail of user helenl288
1 review
2 helpful votes
June 15th, 2020

I placed an order on June 8th received a confirmation when to check the order status it says the item was on backorder and an undetermined date for it to be in stock. I've been trying to contact them both of their phone numbers have been disconnected. They do not reply by email, I've been trying to cancel the order. I've sent them a message on their Facebook account I've not received a reply. I paid through PayPal but PayPal does it seem to care, it's still pending. It's just a mess I don't know what happened to this company has it been taken over by Hackers!? Or has it really shut down like I read in another review but they're still accepting orders?

Thumbnail of user sondraj14
1 review
4 helpful votes
May 28th, 2020

Placed a several item clothing order. One item out of stock at time of order, changed to different item. Confirmed items wanted available by CS Agent. Placed order. Two weeks past longest estimated delivery, no receipt. Called and told several items out of stock! Never notified. Asked if I waited would they just ship at later date, told no. Asked if the out of stock items would be restocked at future date; told maybe, dont know, dont have them! Asked to change order to different item, told no, I had to start from scratch and AGAIN pay full handling, etc. I had CONFIRMED items available when ordered! This is bait and switch and being hit with repeat handling charges. Out of my 11 items, I got 2! I'm reporting this issue to the NJ state consumers bureau. Something very shady here. Made sure my credit card was carefully locked down!

Thumbnail of user gretag55
1 review
0 helpful votes
June 7th, 2023

Ordered a dress from them. Could not track the shipping on it. Could not send an email or phone them. I still get emails from them to order stuff. Why would I order more things when I can't track them or contact them. Fortunately I paid through Pay Pal and got my $$$ back. I know they have filed bankruptcy. Why are they allowed to solicit people?

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Ordered but never got anything

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Thumbnail of user carlam40
10 reviews
37 helpful votes
March 2nd, 2017

I recently ordered from them and was really surprised by the quality of the items. I love the purse, it's the best one I have ever bought. Very well made. In the past I have paid four and five times that amount on a purse, that would last only two or three weeks. The handles would rip and fray. None of that has occurred with my Carol Wright Gifts purse. It still looks great after two months of use. I wish the items were shipped a little faster though.

Thumbnail of user hc149
1 review
2 helpful votes
October 20th, 2022

Your company is disgusting and offensive for including pornographic material in your catalogs (Dr. Leonard's). You should be fined for sending that garbage in the mail. When looking through a clothes and gifts catalog I do not expect to see pornographic movies and sex toys for sale.

Thumbnail of user randyd289
1 review
1 helpful vote
January 2nd, 2021

I paid $68 extra for 3 day shipping to GET my gifts by Christmas. Its now 2 days after new years and still no gifts. My wife divorced me and my Daughter is totally let down. Thank You Carol Wright gifts for ruining my families Christmas

Tip for consumers:
It would have been helpful if the Carol Wright company told Mr the gifts were NOT GOING TO BE HERE FOR CHRISTMAS OR EVEN FOR NEW YEARS!!!!

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I haven't received anything

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Thumbnail of user michellec1172
1 review
3 helpful votes
July 7th, 2020

I ordered pants, t shirt and slippers it took forever and I didn't get the shirt I called they said the shirt was unavailable they could have called to tell me I ordered again 2 shirts and a pair of shoes my order is on back order I will not order from them again

Thumbnail of user ko70
1 review
1 helpful vote
July 15th, 2021

These geniuses can't pull an accurate order - have NO IDEA what they are doing. Ordered a bra, received a giant pair of pajamas! They can't even seal a box properly. The strip of tape covered one flap and completely missed the other. The shipping carton was completely open on one side. What the actual F&)(? Their "customer service" BAHAHAHAHA - please, what customer service? A gaggle of moronic idiots run this LAME $#*! RIP OFF COMPANY! Same goes for their "sister" company Dr. Leonard's, although the name of that one is the first clue to run away as fast as you can! DON'T WASTE YOUR TIME OR ENERGY WITH THESE CLOWNS

Thumbnail of user merlet23
1 review
1 helpful vote
May 2nd, 2022

Don't buy from this company. They lie. When I asked form help with an online purchase. They told me I would get a email with a code for a 15% discount and free shipping IT NEVER HAPPENED THEY LIE

Thumbnail of user wendyk243
1 review
4 helpful votes
June 27th, 2020

I ordered a skirt online. "Free shipping" was advertised. They then charge a "handling charge"! Very poor communication, had to wait a couple of weeks before my order was shipped. When a package finally arrived today, THEY HAD SENT THE WRONG ITEM. What's more, they expect me to PAY out of pocket to return the item to them. In addition, the "return label" is actually the address label for the lady who must have ordered the shorts which were sent to me. Total chaos! Will never use them again. Now I have to call my credit card company to make sure my charges are reversed.

Thumbnail of user randeer3
11 reviews
30 helpful votes
September 16th, 2022

I had bought a nice winter robe from Carol Wright Gifts and in June I bought only one top for about $13, I never was told or asked about signing up for any membership for any fee, but my father just called me and told me that I was being charged $14.95 a month for a membership that I never even knew about and never signed up for! On the Better Business Bureau's site there are other complaints from customers of Carol Wright Gifts that said they did the same thing to them, and I will never give them any of my business again and they really should be out of business for scamming and ripping people off like this!

I called and spoke to a Carol Wright customer service agent today who told me that when I bought my top I was automatically enrolled in this $14.95 a month plan, and I kept telling her that I never even knew about it and I didn't enroll in it at all!

She claimed after my father called and asked for this to be canceled and to get a refund, (will see what happens) that they are giving me a refund and canceled my membership fee that I never of course even signed up for or even knew about.

Tip for consumers:
Do not give ever Carol Wright Gifts *any* business !

Thumbnail of user nancyj954
1 review
2 helpful votes
October 31st, 2021

Don't send me another of your disgusting catalogs with all the sex garbage in it. I would have ordered if it hadn't had all that on it!

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Thumbnail of user abestpainting299
1 review
0 helpful votes
May 3rd, 2023

We have been trying to call time after time been placed on hold for thirty minutes no answer only to b hung up on WTF is going on that they make people wait only to b hung up on we will close the account out so we got better things to do besides being on hold and unable to talk someone the company needs to do something about waisting people Time not being able to talk to a customer service don't make customer wait on hold for so long I would imagine that other people trying to call says they have other things to do besides being placed on hold and they're PO no answer there's other companies that value there customer time thank you for not being able to talk to customers service Fank you

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