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The Original Fly Orb

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The Original Fly Orb has a rating of 1.3 stars from 70 reviews, indicating that most customers are generally dissatisfied with their purchases.

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“A ton of fun, but extremely false advertising”

Julia Z.
4/20/24

So, this thing got me and my family laughing hysterically trying to use it, but it doesn't stay charged for 30 minutes, not even 10 minutes. It takes longer to charge than it works for. It flys for about 5 minutes. I got 2 thinking "the original fly orb" was legitimate because they had their own website. It's pretty scammy. Im especially upset that it only lasts 5 minutes. They say it's supposed to take 15 to charge and fly for up to a half hour, but it also says 10 minutes in the manual. It only lasts 5 though. The plastic cage is extremely flimsy, but it protects the blade I guess. Its extremely fun, I just wish the company weren't complete liars. And also, if you try to tap it with your shoe and have it return to you, it doesn't work. It turns itself off. I was so excited for this thing, I figured technology has advanced a lot but I guess it was just too good to be true.

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Thumbnail of user stephanier1890
Oregon
1 review
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March 2nd, 2023

Promised 2 day shipping in middle of December, product sat with a label, unreceived, in Chandler, AZ for almost a month. My credit card won't refund because it shows it was delivered a MONTH later?! We contact edthe company for WEEKS asking about our product, which failed to arrive as advertised, and never ONCE got a response! They are a complete and utter scam - fraudulently advertising! Shame on your company.

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Colorado
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February 5th, 2023

Ordered two. One broke immediately. Be forewarned this toy only lasts for a maximum of 5 minutes on a full charge. Company does not respond to problems. DO NOT ORDER FROM theflyorbb.com

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Pennsylvania
1 review
1 helpful vote
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December 21st, 2022
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I purchased this as a Christmas gift nearly two weeks ago. With two days left, I still don't have it.
Company won't answer emails. I gave one star because I couldn't give zero.

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Virginia
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January 6th, 2023

Update:
My email just bounced back twice so these crooks have shut down their thievery for the season I suppose.
---------- Forwarded message ----------
This has been sitting in California since the second. What is going on. It doesn't take 16 days to get around the world. This service is absurd. If I ever get this, When I return this to you because I needed it TEN DAYS AGO, hopefully you won't screw up my refund and take another TWO WEEKS to get my money to me. Worst customer service I have ever seen.
ILL BE SURE TO POST MY REVIEWS EVERYWHERE I CAN. This is my third email to you people.

Thumbnail of user cindyo244
Wisconsin
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January 6th, 2023

I wish I would have seen this site before I ordered. I ordered based on what their website says:

Why Order From The Original Fly Orb?
The Original Fly Orb hover ball supplier is located here in the USA.
We are the number one best selling Fly Orb seller in 2022!
Lightning fast shipping and free tracking numbers ensures your order arrives in time and you know exactly when it will arrive.
Fast order processing & ships FREE with First Class USPS shipping.
Money back guarantee & secure checkout to shop with ease!
Being the original means we have gotten lots of cheap competitors, but no drop shipping scam here! We have all inventory located here in Phoenix, Arizona. Don't be fooled by those other guys!

Customer Service is nonexistent! There is no phone number on the site to check on an order. I emailed 4 times asking for my order to be canceled and a refund issued, but no response. It took almost a month to receive a ball and it was a bait-n-switch. Says nothing on the box about being "The Original Fly Orb". This website should be forced to shut down.

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Indiana
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March 2nd, 2023
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Broke same day and the company will not respond to emails. They had a great communication process up until purchase, but zero support for their product.

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California
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November 2nd, 2022
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After seeing videos on social media of these little flying drones – with LED lights – I've been trying to find some of these little flying orbs as gifts for my goddaughters. But in reality, what I'm finding is that all of the companies that offer them are get-rich-quick schemes that charge $15 to $30 for what is probably less than $2 worth of cheap Chinese electronics. The products from this company are no exception.

They use weasel language of "up to" 20 minutes of flight time. In reality, these things barely fly for five minutes. They're not as smooth and balanced as what you see on the internet, meaning they careen all over the place and you spend most of your time chasing after them.

The Original Fly Orb delivered a product that did not match what was advertised. And despite multiple messages to their so-called customer service over the past couple of weeks, I haven't had the courtesy of a reply. I think that's despicable. This seems to be yet another fly by night company that is very happy to take your money but doesn't care in the least when the cheap junk they send you doesn't work as advertised. Oh, and take note of their 30% restocking fee for returns, buried in the fine print. Probably best to avoid this company altogether. Unless you want to deal with the hassle of a credit card chargeback and writing a complaint letter to your local attorney general or consumer affairs office.

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Ohio
1 review
1 helpful vote
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January 5th, 2024

I requested a return and refund, using the method shown on the website. No response after at least 10 tries.

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New York
1 review
1 helpful vote
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January 8th, 2024

Company never replies back. Filed a complaint with my credit card company for funds to be returned..

Thumbnail of user davidb11395
North Carolina
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January 9th, 2024

They shouldn't be in business. Product is terrible with no response to questions. 1 star rating is too generous!

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Virginia
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January 3rd, 2023

Same story as others, despite the site seeming to check out BEFORE I ordered Dec 2022! Received pre-shipping info only but no item; no response from repeated inquiries.

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Pennsylvania
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January 13th, 2024

1st) off LIE about 2/3 day shipping
Took almost 3 wks to receive after paying for 2/3day shipping!
2nd)NO ONE ANSWERS EMAILS
3rd) finally received the balls an the fan is broken

Thumbnail of user sashamhernandez
Colorado
1 review
2 helpful votes
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August 16th, 2023

Do not buy - horrible product for something that should cost $1
Customer service is worthless for any sort of refund.

Thumbnail of user colleenh394
Indiana
1 review
1 helpful vote
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December 22nd, 2022
Verified purchase

Bought a orb for my granddaughter and after playing with it for about 20 minutes it guit. I made numerous attempts to email but they never responded.

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*******@gmail.com

Thumbnail of user lindsaym351
North Carolina
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December 30th, 2022

Ordered first week of December. Never shipped the item. Never responded to any emails requesting updates or refund. Calling my cc company to dispute.

Thumbnail of user erike113
Connecticut
1 review
1 helpful vote
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December 22nd, 2022

Same as many others here. No response, no order, no delivery etc. Just called my CC to dispute charge.

Thumbnail of user yevgeniyas6
Colorado
1 review
3 helpful votes
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December 15th, 2022

Nothing to add to my title: no money, no product, no way to communicate with them.
I will write to BBB. Negative rating

Thumbnail of user sandym733
Florida
1 review
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December 25th, 2022

Ordered 12/10. Never received. I was charged. Sent to customer service 3X. No response. I was scammed

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Disappointed

Thumbnail of user richardr3234
New Jersey
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December 28th, 2022
Verified purchase

I ordered 3 flying Orb balls on Dec14th. Today is Dec 28th and it still hasn't shipped according to USPS

Thumbnail of user jimd1091
Massachusetts
2 reviews
2 helpful votes
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December 20th, 2022
Verified purchase

Received a tracking number for USPS, but USPS hasn't received the item yet. It's been weeks. Avoid.

Tip for consumers:
Scam sales. Gives tracking number but never ships.

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