• Avenue

Avenue

Is this your business?
Write a Review

Overview

Avenue has a rating of 1.7 stars from 132 reviews, indicating that most customers are generally dissatisfied with their purchases. Reviewers complaining about Avenue most frequently mention customer service, credit card, and business days problems. Avenue ranks 155th among Plus Size sites.

  • Service
    51
  • Value
    41
  • Shipping
    47
  • Returns
    38
  • Quality
    39
Positive reviews (last 12 months): 0%
Positive
0
Neutral
0
Negative
3
28
See all photos
How would you rate Avenue?
Top Positive Review

“Better than expected”

Elaine B.
11/12/21

I was hesitant after reading all the negative reviews about Avenue.com but I must say, I had a superb experience. I placed my order Nov. 5 and it arrived Nov. 11. Granted I'm a state over so it might take longer in other parts of the country. I ordered three pairs of boots and they came neatly packaged, correct sizes and correct color. The best part is that I needed to return a pair that was too big and they have this thing called Happy Return and you can drop it off without a label or package to a FedEx or other participating locations. The return shipping is free and you get a refund INSTANTLY. I went ahead and placed a second order for some shirts. Fingers crossed I have the same experience. It seems they may have sorted out whatever problems they were having.

Top Critical Review

“RUN AWAY FROM SCAMMER RUN AWAY FROM SCAMMER”

DONALD C.
10/31/24

Any financial risks should be avoided. Strong demands for increased investment are being backed by market trends. After I declined and asked for a reimbursement of my original deposit, communication stopped. Regretfully, I never received my money back. I can provide evidence that my accounts and conversations were restricted, and {MERSEYHIP.COM} made it possible for my entire investment and profits to be promptly returned. Try getting in touch with them if you find yourself in a similar circumstance.

Reviews (132)

Rating

Timeframe

Other

Reviews that mention popular keywords

customer service (50) credit card (11)
Thumbnail of user kathleenm1071
Maine
1 review
6 helpful votes
  • Send Message
December 23rd, 2020

I ordered a $100 winter jacket on December 6th and they charged my credit card immediately when they are supposed to wait until it ships. Never received my order and the status still says in fulfillment. I emailed them and just got a ticket number but never heard back from anyone. Never received my jacket either! HORRIBLE! Will NEVER order from them again

Thumbnail of user kieshak2
Illinois
1 review
7 helpful votes
  • Send Message
November 23rd, 2020

I placed an order 20 days ago and the status of my order is Fulfillment! I've tried contacting the AVENUE online and by phone and the number is inoperable. Where is my order? When will it ship? Why is this company unresponsive? I've been ordering items for years and have never received this type of service. Disappointed and will Not purchase anything else.

Thumbnail of user wandac322
Texas
1 review
1 helpful vote
  • Send Message
July 24th, 2021

Avenue used to be wonderful. I would place an order and receive all of my items in a few days. Not anymore. I placed an order for $326 on July 6th. It was 46 items total. I haven't received anything. Out of the 46 items, I received 2 emails saying items have shipped. One package says it includes one top. The other package is 2 tops and 3 panties. So, I'm still waiting for 40 items to ship. And, when I track both packages with Fed Ex, they are not in Fed Ex's system. They have not been shipped. Calling or emailing customer service is a waste of your time. I am a long time Avenue customer... correction, I was a long time Avenue customer. Now, I'm done with them.

Service
Shipping
Thumbnail of user sherrib11
Missouri
1 review
1 helpful vote
  • Send Message
October 22nd, 2016

I made an online purchase and returned (it didn't fit right) it using their label and packaging. They called and said they would not be giving me credit. I told them to send it back to me FREE of charge and they said I owed them 8 bucks for that... never did the online purchase say it was not returnable! They were rude! They were not customer focused and I will NEVER shop with them again! Too bad... I just sent over $400 at your competitor.

Thumbnail of user taylord271
Ohio
1 review
0 helpful votes
  • Send Message
March 22nd, 2022

My order was shipped late, besides that. I get my order and my size 11's are all 2 sizes way to big. I have 4 pairs of boots that are so huge I couldn't even wear extra socks to make them fit. Like... what is wrong with the sizing? Nowhere says to order smaller... two or three sizes smaller.

Tip for consumers:
DON'T

Products used:
the ankle boots- varying styles....all "size 11"

Service
Value
Shipping
Returns
Quality
Thumbnail of user tracin20
Michigan
1 review
1 helpful vote
  • Send Message
December 23rd, 2020

I placed an order December 1st and three weeks later nothing, no confirmation order number nothing. I called several times only to be lied to each time about my boots that I ordered were on their way, then to be told they have not shipped yet, then to be told they would overnight them to still nothing. They are really fast to take your money and play games with you. You are better off going to Wal-Mart or Target then giving one penny of your money to these liers. Don't waste your time or money with these people.

Thumbnail of user aparna831
Massachusetts
1 review
1 helpful vote
  • Send Message
July 5th, 2023

They advertise free returns. Haha what a joke. I live in the VI and received my order almost a month after placing it and now I am in the mainland US and am being told I have to pay to return the goods. They only honor the happy returns for one month. How fair is that to get $150 back I have to pay $40 to ship the goods back. Never ordering from this site again no matter how good the prices are. What rip offs.

Tip for consumers:
This company isn’t good with returns unless you live in the 50 US states.

Products used:
I kept the tops the dresses didn’t fit the best.

Service
Value
Shipping
Returns
Quality
Thumbnail of user joyd344
Ohio
1 review
0 helpful votes
  • Send Message
September 21st, 2021

Placed an order on 9/5/21, received an email on 9/8/21 that my order has shipped. Today is 9/21/21 and I still have not received my stuff. I have emailed them and it comes back undeliverable, mailbox full. Tried calling, no answer. The order was charged on my Avenue card. I am so disappointed, will not be ordering from Avenue again. Customer Service SUCKS!

Thumbnail of user bugsb4
Ohio
1 review
2 helpful votes
  • Send Message
December 15th, 2020

Placed an order on Nov 18th received everything but one item. I had to contact Avenue three times and they continue to reel me that the item is available but very behind with shipping as of December 15th which is almost turning into 30 days! They offered no courtesy and no real solution. Sincerely, Highly dissatisfied customer.

Thumbnail of user joannec10
New York
1 review
10 helpful votes
  • Send Message
November 2nd, 2014

I purchased 3 capris from Avenue and returned them in perfect condition less than 90 days but above their 60 day window. They would not refund me but to make things worse they gave me two options. Donate the items to charity or charge me $7.95 to return the items. I opted to have the items returned and they charged me the $7.95 however the items were never returned to me. When I called they said they would look into it. I never received a follow up call or my items. I was now out $75.00.

The Avenue used to be reputable and provide good service but stay away. They have no interest in addressing your concerns.

Thumbnail of user kateb606
Texas
1 review
1 helpful vote
  • Send Message
February 25th, 2023

Since Avenue closed their in-person shopping stores and moved to online only, their clothing choices, styles, and quality have declined. They used to have cute, stylish, quality clothing when you shopped in store. More times than not, I have had to return purchases when bought online.

Value
Shipping
Returns
Quality
Thumbnail of user emilym76
Michigan
1 review
2 helpful votes
  • Send Message
January 31st, 2016

When shopping in this store, I receive poor customer service nearly every time I go in. The latest was a sales person that threw the clothes I was trying on in a pile instead of hanging them. She also had something to say about why I was returning a dress that was too short on me. I don't appreciate the rude comments or their unwillingness to help. I wanted to purchase more than one pair of pants and they said they couldn't order it, I would have to do that. They also stopped accepting their coupons on clearanced items. Lane Bryant bends over backwards to find what you need and the coupons are good on clearance merchandise. I'm over the Avenue.

Thumbnail of user elainej24
New York
1 review
2 helpful votes
  • Send Message
April 19th, 2017

Would not accept an item for return stating it was over 60 days. They go by order date, not date I actually received the item. Also took them over 3 weeks to process return. They then wanted to charge me $8.95 to return item to me or they would donate to charity. Will NEVER shop the Avenue again!

Tip for consumers:
Buyer beware!!!

Service
Shipping
Returns
Thumbnail of user marciec18
Arizona
1 review
5 helpful votes
  • Send Message
December 5th, 2020

I returned my item 3 1/2 weeks ago They have been promising my refund for 2 weeks and every time I call they say I will have it in two days and they say the rep you talked to before didn't request the refund or put that in the notes but the reps have sent me emails stating they were gonna process it and now they don't answer their emails

Thumbnail of user carolynl287
New Hampshire
2 reviews
13 helpful votes
  • Send Message
December 5th, 2020

My husband ordered me a top for Christmas, the free shipping code was not applied. He spent at least 1 hour on the phone, most of that time was on hold time. Issue was not resolved. He was caller 25 and it took 45 mintues before he spoke with someone who then placed him back on hold at least 3 more times. I think they need alot more help with answering phones. I would not recommend them for this reason.

Thumbnail of user anniep34
Arizona
2 reviews
17 helpful votes
  • Send Message
January 23rd, 2021

I dont understand all the bad reviews! I have ordered from here at least 5xs this last year and loved all my stuff! Shipping usually takes about 2 weeks or so and comes ups and all my items except 1 have been a perfect fit and high quality! Ymmv. But I love Avenue online shopping!

Tip for consumers:
Look at the sizing and top lengths..they run a little short! I totally recommend the long nighties...i have 6 of them and practically live in them, working from home! I know i will be ordering more too! Every season and holiday they add new colors and you cant beat the price!

Products used:
I have purchased several tops and long nighties!

Service
Value
Shipping
Quality
Thumbnail of user rogennaw
Pennsylvania
1 review
0 helpful votes
  • Send Message
October 13th, 2021

The sizes online don't even compare to the sizes in the store. I bought several shirts and pants in the size that I had always purchased, and the clothes are literally falling off. They're about 2 sizes too big. What a disappointment. I had to return the entire shipment

Thumbnail of user tikeithal
Ohio
1 review
0 helpful votes
  • Send Message
January 9th, 2018

I placed 3 separate orders for boots. The first order was fine (no problem). The second order I ordered a sz 12 w and received an 8 wide in a 12 box. Called customer service was told that I can get free expedited shipping on next order. So I ordered the same boot sz 12 w black, this time I received another 8w except this time the boot was actually brown but still in a 12 wide box. Called again was told to return for full refund, taking to fedex in the morning. I will update after return is complete.

Thumbnail of user shannonh827
Arizona
1 review
1 helpful vote
  • Send Message
December 29th, 2022

I love City Chic dresses and avenue posted a discount on a dress I wanted. Total was about $30 discount. I purchased the dress and a few days it was canceled saying the dress was sold out. I continued to look at the site daily and it never showed the dress was out of stock. I contacted customer care and an associate said purchase again and provide the order number and they would refund the difference. I did this and never received a discount. I emailed and called another associate said they were just behind and another emailed saying they were not going to honor what they had promised. I'll eat the shipping and will be returning the dress. Either the associates are Morons or not trained to do their job correctly.

Thumbnail of user tawandad
Tennessee
1 review
0 helpful votes
  • Send Message
December 21st, 2020

After I seen you all reviews I can't complain about my issue. Heck I placed an order on 11/30/20. Two different orders to 2 different addresses. I placed one exactly after the other the exact same products. I got one 12/12/20 after calling them. I called again and received the other on 12/16/20. I'm thankful I received my order.

Thumbnail of user mrsc55
New Jersey
6 reviews
9 helpful votes
  • Send Message
June 14th, 2022

Ordered 6/2/22 and my 5 nightgowns are being delivered by FedEx Smartpost: you know, the Fed Ex to USPS amoeba-crawl-shipping!? I would never buy anything from them again. How absurd to ship so slow!?

Tip for consumers:
If you want to wait 2-3 weeks for your order with paid shipping, this is the store for you!

Products used:
I BOUGHT 5 nightgowns.

Service
Value
Shipping
Returns
Quality
Thumbnail of user shirlyb3
New York
1 review
1 helpful vote
  • Send Message
June 2nd, 2021

Ford trine ordering, irme never arrived I gave it a week before I called and I was told oh it's only a week late you need to wait 2 weeks. You can still get it. I was like last fedex update was on truck for delivery. I was annoyed but waited. Call back a week later I was told I called a day early but they would now reship the item. They will escalate it and do express shipping. That in 24 hours I should receive and email. That never happened so I followed up with an email a few days later. I got a generic replies. I just called and the rep said oh a replacement takes 7-10 business days to process. At this point I ask for a refund which per them they don't offer just giftcard. I'm never shopping here again I want a refund. Puts me on hold and comes back that she's is requesting a refund but it take 20-25 days to see if it's approved. I'm going to reach out to PayPal cause this is ridiculous

Products used:
Bathing suit

Service
Shipping
Returns
Thumbnail of user lisal20
Massachusetts
0 reviews
0 helpful votes
  • Send Message
December 28th, 2021

I spent quite a bit of money and every shirt I bought pilled on the first day of wearing it. Now after wearing once all the clothes look like crap so that was money down the drain. Money that I did not have to throw away. It was really disappointing. The material was cheap and uncomfortable as well.

Products used:
Shirt, Dress

Value
Quality
Thumbnail of user deankag
Georgia
1 review
0 helpful votes
  • Send Message
January 16th, 2018

I will never shop this store again. I tried to sign up for the assurance program to get a gift card, only to be told that I had signed up for it when I got my card. Which, i most certainly had not. Turns out the sales clerk who signed me up for my card, signed me up for this program without my permission. And nobody at the company seemed to care that something had been done without my permission to my credit card. They refused to do anything about it, so I cancelled my card. I'm beginning to think the sales person did it on purpose just so I wouldn't be eligible for the gift card. I'll never shop there again.

Thumbnail of user deannh23
Pennsylvania
2 reviews
4 helpful votes
  • Send Message
March 28th, 2023

If I could I would give them NEGATIVE stars. I tried to get a Credit card they said to call for the information they needed. Then I called and said they don't know what to do. They know nothing. I spent 20 minutes trying to get a hold of them. They have idiots working there. I do NOT recommend shopping there or getting a credit card with this store.

Sitejabber for Business

Gain trust and grow your business with customer reviews.

About the business

Fun, on trend plus size clothing for women sizes 14 and up. Plus size fashion clothing including tops, pants, dresses, coats, suits, boots and more.

How do I know I can trust these reviews about Avenue?

  • Sitejabber’s mission is to increase online transparency for buyers and businesses
  • Sitejabber has helped over 200M buyers make better purchasing decisions online
  • Suspicious reviews are flagged by our algorithms, moderators, and community members
Have a question about Avenue?

Is this your business?

Claim your listing for free to respond to reviews, update your profile and manage your listing.

Claim Your Business