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Bluefly has a rating of 2.0 stars from 372 reviews, indicating that most customers are generally dissatisfied with their purchases. Reviewers complaining about Bluefly most frequently mention customer service, credit card, and final sale problems. Bluefly ranks 225th among Designer Clothes sites.

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    69
  • Value
    63
  • Shipping
    65
  • Returns
    56
  • Quality
    59
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Thumbnail of user jenniferc143
New Jersey
1 review
4 helpful votes
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December 18th, 2015

So many times i've been on websites and had a quick question and tried Chat help, only to have it fail, go unanswered, or received answers that were clearly cookie cutter broad responses. I wondered if i had even found a live person. A few times recently I've been on the bluefly site shopping - and my questions were answered quickly, responsively (actually Knew what i was trying to ask instead of asking me 10 general questions first) and helpfully. Would recommend shopping here!

Date of experience: December 15, 2015

Thumbnail of user christinac34
Bluefly R. – Bluefly Rep

Thank you for the glowing feedback Jennifer! So glad to hear our Chat service was helpful for you and thank you for shopping with us!

Thumbnail of user christinem174
Texas
1 review
3 helpful votes
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November 17th, 2017

I ordered a lower case diamond initial j necklace. I was unable to track my item using the bluefly website. They finally sent me a tracking number days after contacting them, which was pointless because it arrived the day they sent the tracking number. When I opened the package I discovered that they sent a completely different J initial necklace. The item I ordered was originally $440, but on sale for $350. They charged me the $440 price. Really disappointed with this site, I definitely wont be shopping here again!

Date of experience: November 17, 2017

Thumbnail of user lanas261
Texas
1 review
5 helpful votes
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December 12th, 2020

I've purchased sunglasses from this despicable website thinking that it is a good and honest website. I waited more than 2 weeks to receive the item only to get a fully intact mailing box with damaged items inside. The original sunglasses box and case were severely dented and in very bad shape. When I contacted costumer service the person insisted that this damage occurred in shipping. Obviously it is absurd since the mailing box was in pristine condition. Sunglasses inside were damaged as well, but honestly judging from the exterior look I'm amazed that the damage wasn't more sever.
Costumer service only by email. Whoever is responding to emails needs years of training until able to communicate respectfully with people and provide good costumer service. Bottom line don't do business with this website.

Date of experience: December 12, 2020

Thumbnail of user samh138
Texas
3 reviews
9 helpful votes
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June 8th, 2017

I've purchased several items from Bluefly.com and being told it will be shipped from different locations. I've been waiting for the last item to be delivered for about 10 days, so I tried to contact them, OMG you will never find a customer service that bad, never answer the phone and don't respond the email. The day after I filed the complaint, the last item has arrived, but they shipped the wrong item. I tried to contact them again, of course, no one answer the phone and no email sent back to me for the exchange instruction. Beware buyers, Bluefly.com is not a company with integrity, especially their customer service is horrible, do not buy from them.

Date of experience: June 8, 2017

Thumbnail of user christinac34
Bluefly R. – Bluefly Rep

Hi Sam,

I am so sorry to hear about your experience and can understand your frustration.

Do you mind private messaging us your details, including email address and order number and I can have our CS team look into this for you?

I look forward to hearing from you.

Thumbnail of user gordonm28
Illinois
1 review
3 helpful votes
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March 5th, 2015

I ordered three Harrison cashmere sweaters from Bluefly.com in early November 2014. After less than 10 wearings each, all three showed varying degrees of pilling on the sweaters. I've had cashmere sweaters for years with no signs of pilling, but in attempting to rectify with Bluefly in February 2015, they said that was 'normal wear', and were unwilling to do anything about it. It took two and a half days for a response of 'tough'. Of course, you only wear the same thing so often, so I didn't figure out the sweaters were junk until my dispute rights had expired with PayPal. I reached out for a 'goodwill' replacement or refund, and was told by PayPal I was out of luck.

The only positive I can think of are that they shipped quickly.

I'll certainly never buy from Bluefly again, neither should you.

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Date of experience: March 5, 2015

Thumbnail of user destanid
Illinois
1 review
2 helpful votes
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July 21st, 2015

Bluefly is supposed to sell high-quality, designer items, but they are among the worst for returns and customer service. In one instance, an item I ordered and paid for did not ship for over a month. When I asked for a refund, they said I would have a store credit on my account. I never received the store credit months later. The website tries to scam you out of money for products you never receive. Also, they have the slowest shipping.

Date of experience: July 21, 2015

Thumbnail of user christinac34
Bluefly R. – Bluefly Rep

Hi Destani, we're very sorry to hear about your experience with us. We've forwarded your order details to our team for immediate investigation and a member will reach out shortly with an update. Thank you.

Thumbnail of user pattyl9
Indiana
1 review
2 helpful votes
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January 18th, 2015

I got up this morning and checked my bank account on-line and found 4 charges from $1.00 to $389.95, totaling $448.95 leaving me a bank balance of $9.77 all from Bluefly.com and I had never even heard of them. I wonder how my card number was used at this establishment? And how I will make it for the next couple of weeks without this cash in my account. I vow to never use my credit card number on-line ever again! I don't know if this has anything to do with Bluefly, but there were 4 charges AND one reverse charge for $1.00. Looks like an inside job to me.

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Don't?

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Date of experience: January 18, 2015

Thumbnail of user jf639
California
1 review
4 helpful votes
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November 3rd, 2021
Verified purchase

This is the second time I have ordered something from Bluefly that they said was in stock, but wasn't! So disappointed since these were items I really wanted.

Bluefly already went out of business, once back in 2019. Leaving customers and their staff high and dry.
Here is the link to the article talking about the company going out of business:
https://nypost.com/2019/02/01/online-shopping-emporium-bluefly-buzzes-off/

I will never order from them again.

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Items rarely in stock. False advertising.

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Date of experience: November 3, 2021

Thumbnail of user josephm137
New York
1 review
6 helpful votes
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December 6th, 2015

I order products and they were shipped two weeks later and after they were so late called in twenty times but their system never works, and finally after three weeks of calling my purchases have passed the eligle return date of 21 Days!
Are you kidding me 21 Days?
This is bogus! Trust me go shop on amazon.
I spoke to Heidi and Deanna of the customer service!
Its amazing how in todays days you have a website like bluefly still in business!

Date of experience: December 3, 2015

Thumbnail of user bethanyf20
Virginia
1 review
27 helpful votes
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February 4th, 2019
• Updated review

I have an update to the review above. I was provided with a return label to have my item "authenticated" (I had no doubt that once any expert took a closer look they would realize the shoes were fake) and today, I received the shoes back in the mail--no paperwork, no certifications of authenticity, nothing at all--just the fake shoes. I'm genuinely appalled by Bluefly's dishonest business practices and complete lack of customer support. I reiterate what I said before--stay far, far away.

Date of experience: February 4, 2019

Fraudulent, inauthentic items
December 18th, 2018
• Previous review

I ordered a pair of Valentino Rockstud pumps that are clearly fraudulent; they are made of a plastic material, the item code printed inside the shoe does not match any authentic Valentino item codes, and the imprint on the bottom of the shoe is printed upside down (see attached photo -- Google photos of the bottom of ANY Valentino pumps and the imprint faces the other way) Because I did not take a close look at the shoes until Bluefly's 14-day return period had passed, I was unable to return them via traditional means. I turned to Bluefly's 12-month guarantee of returns for items found to be inauthentic (they conduct third-party authentications if you request them), and they flat out REFUSED to conduct a review of my item. STAY FAR AWAY. Bluefly is distributing FAKE items and, despite their claims, has no intention of letting anyone return them.

Date of experience: December 18, 2018

Thumbnail of user mandym20
California
1 review
2 helpful votes
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November 16th, 2015

Worst experience I've ever had with a company. A total scam and rip off. Their customer service is a joke. I wish I had read the reviews online before placing an order. I shop online almost exclusively and would recommend any other site to Bluefly. Save yourself the headache and shop elsewhere.

Date of experience: November 13, 2015

Thumbnail of user christinac34
Bluefly R. – Bluefly Rep

Hi Mandy, we're truly sorry to hear that this was your shopping experience with us. Your order number has been forwarded to our team. In the meantime, can you private message us here details of your order issue and best method of contact so we can better assist you? We look forward to hearing from you, thank you.

Thumbnail of user angelab25
New York
4 reviews
4 helpful votes
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July 5th, 2013

I have been a bluefly customer since 2008 and have spent thousands of dollars. I was floored recently when I bought 4 dresses, only 2 of which I kept-and was away on business for a month. It was a month in between when I received the items and when I needed to return them. I was told on the phone that there was a 21 day return policy-and on the site it says 40 days unless otherwise noted. This is completely unfair and a nasty thing to do to customers. Now I am stuck with a couple of hundred dollar dresses that I don't want. The average department store is 30 days-and most stores have a 60 day or 90 day policy. 21 days or even 40 days is just ridiculous. They just lost a customer who spent thousands a year on their site-not impressed at all and will never buy from bluefly again.

Date of experience: July 5, 2013

Thumbnail of user lianeb7
Georgia
1 review
29 helpful votes
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May 20th, 2020

I ahve tried emailing the company several times directly from the "Contact us" button on the website. Emails keep bouncing back to me. I received the wrong pair of shoes. I want an exchange or refund... not a return. Why should I pay return shipping on the wrong item? No way to reach them. Tried the phone number I found --- no number listed on the website BTW. It "does not accept incoming calls". Very frustrated. I have sent out numerous emails to company officials that I have located through online research. Those didn't bounce back as "mail not deliverable", but I have yet to get any response from anyone at Bluefly. Unbelievable that there is no way to reach customer service. The fact that they are listing a non-working email address on their website seems incredibly fraudulent. I would REALLY appreciate a response to this comment!

Date of experience: May 20, 2020

Thumbnail of user jackw91
California
1 review
3 helpful votes
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December 19th, 2015

Bought a Valentino Bag and received it with damaged leather. When I called the customer support the lady told me it will take 7 business days to approve a return. It has been 13 days now and still no answer.

Date of experience: December 16, 2015

Thumbnail of user sylviat3
California
1 review
4 helpful votes
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December 31st, 2015

Terrible experience... I ordered a dress on a Sunday and then called at about 7:00 Am PT to cancel. The item was not processed yet or shipped. Blue fly wrote me a email... too late to cancel. The item has not been shipped yet. Stay away form this site.

Date of experience: December 28, 2015

Thumbnail of user christinac34
Bluefly R. – Bluefly Rep

Hi Sylvia, sorry for the delay and to hear about your experience with us. We can't seem to find your order under the order number you provided, can you private message us your email so we can look into this immediately? Again, we apologize for the inconvenience and hope to have this matter resolved soon. Thank you.

Thumbnail of user ya2208
Maryland
2 reviews
1 helpful vote
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September 27th, 2016

Bluefly has a questioning customer service and inventory system.
Bluefly has kept sending me wrong items to same item(2 times so I have made returns 2 times). I made return the 1st item, Bluefly does not issue full refund. I do not know the reason since they made mistake why I cannot have full refund(I did not wear or anything)? I have send an inquiry email but no response. I am now worrying about the refund of 2nd returned item too, pretty rip off.

Date of experience: September 27, 2016

Thumbnail of user christinac34
Bluefly R. – Bluefly Rep

Hi! We're very sorry to hear about the issue you are having. Can you please private message us with your order number as well as your email address so we can escalate internally?
Thank you.

Thumbnail of user cmd
New Jersey
1 review
5 helpful votes
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April 9th, 2014

I have ordered seven items - dresses, blouses, and swimwear - from this company over the past six months and every time I love what I get, it's just as pictured, and sometimes it's even better! I've had a great experience building my closet with beautiful items from BF and have had no issues re: customer service or mixups. I'll continue to use this shop happily and recommend it to my friends.

Date of experience: April 9, 2014

Thumbnail of user denisew90
Pennsylvania
3 reviews
3 helpful votes
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September 14th, 2017

I am so very pleased with this site. My very first experience with buying a pair of shoes led me to want more and more. It has left me with an insatiable appetite. And I've told all of my friends and colleagues.

In regards to some of the negative comments, I feel so bad because I have no complaints, I am overly impressed and look forward to a long lasting relationship.

Date of experience: September 14, 2017

Thumbnail of user leaw
Washington
1 review
2 helpful votes
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July 11th, 2013

I bought Celine purse from this website. I was very excited to get my hand on my dream purse... then my purchase arrived. I eagerly opened the box, only to find out that they sent me a fake purse. So fake it's embarrassing to carry. I felt that they insulted my intelligence as a consumer. Do they really think they can get away with sending fake purses? Why would I pay $700 for an ugly imitation purse? They claimed they have authentic product but they don't. Customer service sucks. Don't buy designer items from this website.

Date of experience: April 13, 2012

Thumbnail of user nanciq1
Colorado
1 review
5 helpful votes
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October 4th, 2022

If I could review zero stars I would. Do NOT give this company your money. I purchased shoes from them, didn't like them. I was given the runaround by their rude customer service because they were trying to ride out their 14 day return policy.
I have a UPS return receipt (uploaded) showing the return I sent back to them SHOWING that their facility received my return and they still have not credited me. It's been over 90 days now

Tip for consumers:
There is a $20 per item return fee which they don't tell you about.

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Date of experience: October 4, 2022

Thumbnail of user mm369
Texas
5 reviews
8 helpful votes
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February 13th, 2023

I don't like there return policy.It's hard to know your shoe size with different brands.I didn't know they charged $20 to return. Probably my last purchase from Bluefly.com

Tip for consumers:
Be aware of $20 to return!

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Date of experience: February 13, 2023

Thumbnail of user michaelm338
North Carolina
1 review
1 helpful vote
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November 23rd, 2015

In 9/2015, I ordered a shirt from Bluefly in large, and they sent me a medium. When I called to make a return, they sent me another #$%!$#! Medium. When I returned both shirts, someone in processing only market off one shirt, so I didn't get a full refund. The nice gal in customer service said I was pretty much f--ked due to their own series of mistakes, but she was "kind" enough to give me store credit. When I went to use the store credit on some other items, a processing error has put me in limbo. So, no clothes, no money back 2 months later. At this point, I'm not sure how they stay in business. SCAM.

Date of experience: November 20, 2015

Thumbnail of user christinac34
Bluefly R. – Bluefly Rep

Hi Michael, we're very sorry to hear that this was your shopping experience with us. Your order details have been forwarded to our team and a member will personally reach out shortly with an update. Again, we apologize for the frustration this has caused and hope to have this resolved very soon. Thank you.

Thumbnail of user elenac11
Texas
1 review
1 helpful vote
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December 29th, 2014

In October 2014 I bought a desk from Bluefly; they sent a different desk. I've been trying to get labels to return it and get a refund to no avail. Even when my credit card is the default payment method at Bluefly they charged it thorough Paypal. When I contacted Paypal to have the charge back they told me they don't cover insurance for this (purchase? Store?). I filed a complaint with the BBB but follow up is poor. Bluefly has been the WORST experience ever on my online shopping!

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Date of experience: December 29, 2014

Thumbnail of user maryk69
New York
1 review
4 helpful votes
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December 15th, 2014

NEVER EVER order from here! Made an order that I had to cancel the following day (found a better deal at another store) and they said "Not a problem! We can cancel that for you, you should receive a refund withing 72 hours." The following day I get two emails stating that my order has now been shipped! I call them (numerous times since they do not answer on the first call) and they say oops! Our mistake, it was never cancelled! Now i have to wait over 20 days for the order to come in, ship it back, and wait for a refund! Unbelievable! Unreliable customer service!

Tip for consumers:
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Date of experience: December 15, 2014

Thumbnail of user carolk92
Florida
1 review
21 helpful votes
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December 21st, 2017

I bought the sweater wants from the local J. McLaughlin boutique store and misplaced it. It was $355 originally, I paid $99 on sale and almost a year later found it on blue fly for$84.99 plus shippino. It is the SAME EXACT SWEATER. Tag and all. I was grateful to find it since it's beautiful, wool blend, warm and fits all occasions. Even dog walking. Beautiful cream and black tweed that will enhance any wardrobe.

Date of experience: December 21, 2017

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