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JC Penney has a rating of 2.1 stars from 521 reviews, indicating that most customers are generally dissatisfied with their purchases. Reviewers complaining about JC Penney most frequently mention customer service, credit card, and order online problems. JC Penney ranks 94th among Department Store sites.

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    93
  • Value
    79
  • Shipping
    75
  • Returns
    70
  • Quality
    71
Positive reviews (last 12 months): 4.8%
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Top Positive Review

“JCP rocks it!”

L D.
2/6/24

Overall, JCP is the best shopping site anyone can visit. They have quality items and a great value. I have been shopping at their brick and mortor stores for a long time, now my online experience is wonderful. Nothing makes me more happy than to browse their website (my go to place for fashion, beauty, home and gifts). Everything I need is just a click away. There is no question, if I order something from JCP it will be a quality item. I have never been disappointed. My favorite brands women's clothing LIz Claiborn and A.N.A. I have only had to return someting once, it was simple as it could be. Customer service talk to people in a respectful manner and are willing to help explain returns etc. JCP is a no stress place to shop. Thank you JCP and keep up the great job!

Top Critical Review

“Customer Service & Coupons”

Chrissa S.
8/23/24

I will start by saying that I have made many JCPenney purchases. Within the past 3-4 months, my experiences have been spiraling to a fast decline. I online ordered a pair of shoes. I received a box with the correct size, but the shoes inside were of a different size. In order to process a return - I would have to pay $8 to return them by mail, or drive 1.5 hours to return it back to the store. Why should I have to pay for their fault? Most recently, JCPenney had a promotion called the Gold Coupon Giveaway that went on August 1st-4th, 2024. I revealed 50% off coupon code. I ordered 11 items. 10 days after ordering, I check on the status online. 2 of the items says "Cancelled." The other 9 items say "Backordered." I called customer service - as they apparently do not have a chat feature - to inquire why I didn't receive an email/notification of the cancelled items, why I haven't received a refund, how I somehow picked out 11 items that are all basically not available for purchase, and when they anticipate the backordered items would be back in supply. I got put on hold for the CSR to inquire about the refund, he told me, "It looks like they forgot to push the refund through." I asked why I hadn't been notified of the items status update, he told me, "We don't do that." How is it possible that I picked 11 items that are all not available? He said, "We are overwhelmed by the orders that we received during that promotion, and our suppliers is out of 80% of the items ordered." Should I expect to eventually get the 9 items that are on backorder? He said, "Likely they will be cancelled." Great! For those that utilized a coupon, and their entire order gets cancelled - do they get an extension/exception to utilize the coupon? He said, "Nope. We are cancelling orders that had the 50% coupon used." It has been 3 weeks since I ordered - all items have been cancelled now - no refund still to date, no email communication. Be wary. Their marketing and customer service practices are less than couthful. I am picturing law firms putting out an abundancy of commercials for compensation, in the near future - for mal-retail services rendered by JCPenney.

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Thumbnail of user ba408
Kentucky
1 review
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March 26th, 2021

So I placed a pretty big order for $300+ and then I cancelled it. Later I discovered they still shipped the items. So I was like okay that is fine. But I received a tablet which has a cracked edge as well as two pillows which have dirt smeared all over them and curly dark hair. I am quite upset because there is not a store near me. They expect me to travel to the store in another town and I do not drive. They won't even send me a USPS label so I can get free pickup they want me to go to UPS in another town as well. Why did they send me dirty items and broken to begin with? I would like replacements and also a free USPS shipping label.

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Thumbnail of user teresab1657
Nevada
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October 23rd, 2023

I placed an order on line last week. It didn't fit so I returned everything. They received the return and charged me $24.95 for the return. I have been a card holder for many years with Penney's and never have I experienced such a thing before. Not only that, I called to pay the $24.95 just so it would not effect my credit and they told me I didn't have an account with them. I stayed on the phone for an hour till they found it. I cut up my credit card after this. I don't ever plan on shopping there again. This has to be illegal. They went Bankrupted in California. I reported this to channel 5 news. I'm sure they will have a field day with it.

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Thumbnail of user karenp212
Connecticut
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February 14th, 2018

I made a very large purchase online during a big sale promotion with free shipping, etc. and was extremely disappointed. The shipping said standard 5-7 days or something to the extent that it might take close to a week but instead it took over a month. I had ordered items specifically for my vacation but was not able to because of the delayed delivery. I called customer service to find out where the order was and they said the items were out of stock or back ordered and they were waiting. Thats what free shipping gets you. I asked for some compensation and was offered a coupon towards my next purchase which I passed on. I would rather drive to a store than wait a month or more. Boo.

Thumbnail of user rekisham
Florida
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August 12th, 2015

Don't waste your time ordering from this site. Your order will continuously be kicked back! There is no way to contact these idiots via email. You'll have to call in and waited for an extended amount of time to speak with a rep only to receive the same email kicking the order back!

Thumbnail of user spw
Florida
21 reviews
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August 7th, 2016

You find great prices great sells all the time on a daily basis
When you place an order online they have very fast shipping. You always get exactly what you ordered
If you need a return or refund or an exchange their customer service has always been and continues to be number one

Thumbnail of user sierrar76
Illinois
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August 9th, 2022

So I spent over 500 $ with JCP. Their delivery service is lasership in the VA region anyway. Lasership lost my package and marked it as delivered. Their customer service is terrible they will not get back to you. They said I should call JCP. I did. They refunded my money no hoops or hurdles. I appreciate JCP customer service. Josh was an excellent and understanding person. Do not order JCP online. Just go in the store.

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Thumbnail of user tiffanip10
Wisconsin
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February 1st, 2023

@jcpenney I don't shop at JC Penney often but my daughter wanted a pair of sweats she saw on their website. I paid $8.75 for shipping these sweats and they ended up being too small. I called JC Penney customer service and they emailed a "pre paid" shipping label. I sent the sweats back and got my confirmation email refunding a fraction of what I paid for the sweats. They charged me $8.00 to ship the sweats back! So for a simple pair of sweats I have paid almost $17 in shipping and no sweats! Absurd! Good luck JC Penney competing in this online selling world. I will NEVER shop with you again!

Thumbnail of user maryj561
Texas
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September 10th, 2018

I don't buy a lot from JCPenney.com, but I have almost always been pleased with the items bought. I prefer to buy from a local Penney's, but selection is sometimes limited. I used this site to buy petite clothing for my mother, and the fit and quality was very good. I recently bought some nightshirts that turned out to be longer than I expected, but they fit well and are a good quality fabric. One item, however, was not at all what I expected, and the return 3 days later was super easy.
One option I really like is to have my online purchase shipped to a local Penney's store for me to pick up. I live in a semi-rural area and my mailbox is not secure for packages. Pickup from the store means I don't worry about misdelivery or theft. I think this option might be good for anyone who works and isn't home when the mail is delivered.

Thumbnail of user cindym2031
Colorado
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January 8th, 2024

Terrible experience with online order with JcPenny. I order 3 pieces of jewelry online. For some reason, I did not realize I was logged into my account which I have not been logged into for a good 5 years. The jewelry was sent to an old address. I called in to stop the delivery but no help was given accept to call UPS mychoice. I put the shipping info to UPS and the site did not recognize the order and their customer service said to take it up wit JCpenny who wanted nothing to do with my order. So I am left to lose my items to an old address. I will never order again online and I am cancelling my cards. Good bye JCPenny for good. Your customer service is incompetent!

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Thumbnail of user andrews2474
New Jersey
2 reviews
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July 22nd, 2022

While they have a good selection, and their prices are reasonable, their shipping charges are excessive, shipping is slow, and customer service went to the lowers bidder from another country with atrocious, barely understandable English.

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don't order anything large, as large items have a separate, additional shipping charge. And by large, I mean a regular bed pillow. "oversize shipping" for a bed pillow was an extra $9 on top of their already pricey shipping charges.

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Thumbnail of user deboraha48
Florida
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May 15th, 2017

Online ordering is a joke, they have it in stock, then a week later while your waiting on your order, they credit your account and said it was not n stock to send it to you, know email tell let you know, after holding on the phone 35 mins so you can be told that never shop with you again, been a customer for years

Thumbnail of user rebeccas187
Arizona
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September 14th, 2017

I just picked up my purse which I ordered through JCPenney app. I'm in love with my purchase. Very fast shipping with a very little shipping fee. Their prices are extremely reasonable. JCPenney makes it very fun, hassle free and convenient to either shop online or in store. I am highly satisfied shopping with them!

Thumbnail of user christineh54
Pennsylvania
18 reviews
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January 4th, 2018

Now I see why JC Penney is going out of business. Yesterday I contacted their customer service for my mother to ask a question about the model # of a major appliance. The representative was extremely rude, short tempered and could not answer the question. She said she would need to contact the manufacturer which is Samsung, I stated that would be fine because I needed to know why their model number was different from other stores that did not have a /AA after their model number. She then went on rudely to say there would be a 45 minute hold. I said forget it, Needless to say they lost the sale.

Thumbnail of user terriev
Kentucky
21 reviews
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May 3rd, 2016

If you need "regular" clothes in a hurry and don't want to spend much you can go to Kmart or JCP. Probably better quality than Kmart but about on the same overall level. They do have some good kid's staples and better than walmart bathroom product quality but not as much selection.

Thumbnail of user donnah126
Michigan
10 reviews
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February 12th, 2017

I have never had a problem with JC Penney online or in-store. They have always been professional and willing to help me find what I am looking for. The store by my home is clean, well maintained and the staff is very willing to help you anyway they are able. Highly recommend.

Thumbnail of user eviel10
Texas
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December 11th, 2020

Worst customer service! Return Policy is the worst. When you don't have receipt or did not pay with card they store credit the lowest amount possible. Not only do you not get your money back they resale the items at regular price so they profit out of both purchases.

Thumbnail of user elp5
New York
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September 1st, 2023

Have had several incidences of trying to order items that are out of stock but the site allows you to place the order and go through the process until the very end. Never says it's out of stock, just doesn't go through. Called the 800 number to confirm whether in stock, told they are, place the order and THEN told they're out of stock. Also customer service have had major attitude problems. When shopping becomes a chore, I go where it isn't.

Thumbnail of user juliek1199
Mississippi
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January 13th, 2024

Jcpenney sent me someone else's package. I returned it. I never received $88.45 in items that i ordered. They refunded the items that I never received in 6 sporadic small increments that only totaled $53.14. I've called customer service atleast 6 times.They claim to elevate the situation which I then get an email claiming they refunded me. They have not. I asked to talk to the manager and they said they don't call anyone, they only email. They never respond to my email and when I call back, they say the case is closed and then the circle of lies begins all over. This is in fact stealing when they keep your money for items you don't receive.

Thumbnail of user carlosj20
Washington
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February 23rd, 2017

I purchased appliances on their website and the delivery company did not call the night before as usual... When i called in the morning (more than 6 calls and over 3 hrs on the phone, literally) they did not get any solution, they kept me in limbo because somehow my purchase was not in the system of the delivery company. Most of the time they were arrogant and totally unsympathetic (of course to keep distance from an irrational situation) by the aft they told me that i had to wait between 24 and 48 hrs to see if the "problem" was resolved... And they would decide if return the money or set a delivery date! When i said i wanted to cancel they could not do it until they knew what was their mistake. In addition My credit card had additional charges pending

Thumbnail of user danneh
Nevada
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January 20th, 2017

After taking 2 months to receive my bed room furniture I ordered I was promised a $100 gift card for my inconvenience. It has now been 3 months and since I finally received my furniture and I have called on 4 separate occasions, each time I get nothin but attitude and rudeness from the person on the phone and they tell me it's on the way. I still do not have my gift card till this day...

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California
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May 15th, 2023

I had ordered Alfred Dunner black women pants online. After washing the first pair, I noticed a light area on front of the pant. I thought "maybe" it was something in my wash. I ordered the second pair. This time I read the instructions which noted: they were to be washed inside out. I had not done that the first time. I followed the instructions, to a tee, for the second pair. Again they came out with a light spot on the back of the pants. JC Penney does not allow any clothing returns on items that have been washed. The problem does not happen until they are washed! These pants should clearly not be sold as they color is defective. I will certainly never purchase these Alfred Dunner pants again. I will also think twice about any further clothing purchases from JCP.

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Shame on JCP for not allowing returns of clothing that is clearly defective.

Thumbnail of user cm176
Tennessee
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April 6th, 2017

Not sure why JC Penney has any decent reviews to be honest, they completely messed up my entire order and the customer service were the rudest people I have ever encountered. They are some of the stupidest people I've ever talked to in my life I guess that's why their job is answering phones all day and they can't even do that right/correct my order that they messed up. Never in my life have I had this bad of an experience with a company. What a joke I'm surprised they haven't gone out of business

Thumbnail of user lawrenceb115
New Hampshire
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August 29th, 2018

I ordered window treatments from JCPenney In-Home Services
On 2/17/18. I then paid JCPenney $15,064.58 for these window treatments. As of
8/29/18 this project is still not complete. JCPenney re-measured my windows on
6/1/18 and supposedly re-ordered the materials. Called in late July to inquire
If the materials were in and it took a week for someone to call me back. Found
Out they never re-ordered the materials. Sent someone else out two weeks ago to
Measure AGAIN. JCPenney has now re-measured my windows three times. They have
Just now re-ordered materials AGAIN. What a mistake we made going through
JCPenney. What a horrible, miserable experience this has been for me and my
Family. There are so many reputable companies that offer in-home services like
This and unfortunately I used the absolute worst one. Plus they have now just
Re-structured their In Home Services department with everything apparently
Going through a Call Center.

Thumbnail of user db152
South Carolina
4 reviews
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July 27th, 2017

I ordered 11 clothing items online. It took about 3 weeks for my order to ship which I found very long in today's online shopping environment. About 6 were great and a great value. Five were sort of cheap and I returned them to the local store with no problems. I will order again.

Thumbnail of user micheles399
Pennsylvania
2 reviews
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December 13th, 2019

All 4 online orders I've done in the past 2 months have taken at least 7 days to be prepared and shipped. Including the actual shipping time, that means at least 1 1/2 weeks or more like 2 weeks to receive anything. In this day and age that is just ridiculous.

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