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Evaluating 37 reviews, most reviewers were somewhat happy with their experience overall, finding the online shopping process quite smooth and reliable. Consumers frequently mention that the products feature comfortable materials, great fits, and attractive colors that make daily wear truly enjoyable. People deeply appreciate the excellent quality of the apparel, noting that the items are well-made, durable, and match their expectations perfectly. Some reviewers were not happy with the customer service and experienced unexpected shipping delays or frustrating issues with their specific orders. Customers pointed out specific difficulties regarding incorrect items being sent and unhelpful responses from staff when seeking replacements or standard resolutions.

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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

We ordered 3 sweatshirts, different colors. The quality was better than most today (not made in China) and they arrived in a reasonable time. Would do business with them again.

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

It took a long time for them to ship my order. I ordered a zipper jacket in a 2XL and they sent me a XXL. There is a difference in the sizing if you look it up online. All in all, I would not order fr... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I ordered matching shirts for my three sons to wear to my wedding. The shirts are great! Great color, breathable, true to size. I highly recommend

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I bought 4 shirts for my husband for Christmas and he absolutely loves them! I will most certainly buy more of them for him!! Thank you


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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Horrible customer service…

Bought a couple hi vis t shirts for work. After wearing a shirt 3 or 4 times, the stitching in the arm pit cam unraveled and a large hole formed. I contacted customer service to see what could be done. The answer I got was 'too bad'. They will only accept a return it the item was damaged when I received it and not any time after that. Horrible customer service and cheap products.

July 11, 2023
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Reply from bigtopshirtshop

Hello Aric. As detailed in our previous email communication, we guarantee that every item is in perfect condition upon delivery. If not, we will replace the garment, no questions asked. Items can become damaged through normal wear and washing. There is no warranty or replacement from any of the manufacturers we carry - to include Nike, Under Armour, Columbia and more - for items which are damaged or become damaged after being washed and/or worn.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

PoorDishonest Service

I ordered two fleece jackets, paying for cost plus shipping. They arrived about two weeks later. I was disappointed with the quality— sleeves were too long
and zippers didn’t work smoothly. Quality was inferior to others offered by Amazon and Bean. Expressed my concerns to Big Tops Support Staff, returned the jackets by UPS, & requested refund. The company strung me along by asking for tracking data which I provided with Proof of Delivery.They still haven’t refunded my money! Would never deal with them again! Dishonest and unreliable!! - George Neil, Marietta, GA.

February 1, 2023
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Reply from bigtopshirtshop

Hello George. Thank you for posting a review and we’re sorry to hear that your experience was not up to standards. The information you included will been reviewed by management and will be addressed internally. We will reach out to you directly should we need any additional information. Please feel free to reach out to us directly with any further comments, concerns, or suggestions you wish to share.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Disappointed

I ordered a shirt from your company. Wrong color and wrong size. I returned it to your company on 5-2-23 with copy of original invoice, orginal order number and asked for refund. Nothing! They stated I needed to get the tracking number from post office. I do not have it anymore!

I will never do business with this company again. Very rude and not helpful at all. I will also tell anybody who asks that they should be very careful as your company is not at helpful and very, very rude!

Rosanne Curran

May 2, 2023
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Reply from bigtopshirtshop

Hello Roseanne. Thank you for posting a review and we’re sorry to hear that your experience was not up to standards. The information you included will been reviewed by management and will be addressed internally. We will reach out to you directly should we need any additional information. Please feel free to reach out to us directly with any further comments, concerns, or suggestions you wish to share.

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

Bought Lesson

I purchased 3 women's XL long sleeved button down shirts, I like a loose fit. The fit was M at best, the shirts are nice but the sizes are clearly inaccurate. I contacted BigtopShirts and was instructed to pay to ship them back and the order would reprocessed. I did and since they ran really small, I requested 4X instead, these fit like tents. TO CUT MY LOSES, I HAD THEM TAILORED. I wish I'd read the reviews first. My review is not the first to mention incorrect size markings. My XL'S from other merchants are the desired fit.
Since the shirts fit was 4 sizes smaller, I requested the replacements 4 sizes larger.
MY ADVICE TO BIGTOPSHIRTS is to not blame the consumer but fix the problem. To put it nicely, random people wouldn't make the same claim at different times.

February 1, 2023
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Reply from bigtopshirtshop

Hello Pamela.

Thank you for posting a review and we’re sorry to hear that your experience was not up to standards. The information you included has been reviewed by management and will be addressed internally. We will reach out to you directly should we need any additional information.

Please feel free to reach out to us directly with any further comments, concerns, or suggestions you wish to share.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

The Big Top Shirt Shop is HORRIBLE!!!…

The Big Top Shirt Shop is a complete ripoff. I ordered over $100 of shirts size L. When they arrived they were all XXL even though they were labeled L. I usually wear a size L and on occasion even size XL. However these shirts were so enormous that I was lost in them. When I tried to exchange them for size M, I was told that they could not exchange the shirts.
Stay away from Big Top Shirt Shop. They are dishonest and sell junk.

This is my rebuttal to the response of Big Top Shirt Shop.

First of all, there is a reason why 77% of the reviews of Big Top Shirt Shop on this site are just one (1) star reviews. In Big Top's Response, my email to them was taken completely out of context and totally misrepresented my email to them. The real story is that they sold mislabeled shirts that, although labeled size L, were clearly XXL. I contacted them just several weeks after receiving said shirts and explained that I had just returned home from a trip. I did not even request a refund and clearly stated that I merely wanted to exchange them for a smaller size that would fit me. Their response to me was to rudely refuse an exchange and to state that their shirts were the correct size. Worse yet, they then proceeded to call me a liar with respect to shirt sizing!!! The personnel at Big Top Shirt Shop are clearly clearly dishonest selling faulty or reject products. They are arrogant and rude and do not back their products.
I could not let their dishonest rebuttal go unanswered. To reiterate, there is a reason why 77% of Big Top Shirt Shop reviews on this site are just one (1) star.

March 11, 2023
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Reply from bigtopshirtshop

Mr Edwards ordered 5 polo shirts, all size large.  Mr. Edward acknowledged receiving the shirts he ordered - delivered just a few days after purchase.  The shirts were eligible for return for any reason as detailed on the packing slip included with the shipment and as detailed in our published return policy.  Mr. Edwards emailed us one month after his eligibility to return his order had expired.  He acknowledged having read the return policy and acknowledged that his order was no longer eligible for return.  He then asked to return the old/ineligible order. 

When unable to accomodate his request Michael replied as follows:
"Since you have chosen so unethical a course, you have earned yourselves as many rotten reviews as I can muster. Hopefully, as a result, you will lose far more money in terms of you sales as I have lost dealing with the unethical likes of you."

Below is our reply to Michael:
"We understand you want something more than what we offer/advertise.  We also understand that not getting more than what you are entitled to equals a negative review from Michael Edwards.  To hope a business loses revenue, and to put such nonsense in writing - because you didn't get an extra month to return your order, is just pitiful.  The reality is that you received exactly what you ordered and failed to return any unwanted items within the allowable time frame."

UPATE: The argument that 5 shirts, in 4 colors, all manufactured at different times and ALL having incorrect size tags is absurd. The shirts were not mislabeled, they simply did not fit as the customer would prefer. IF an item arrives damaged/defective it will be replaced at our expense regardless of how long a customer has had their purchase.

As an aside, had Mr Edwards replied with something other than "you have earned yourselves as many rotten reviews as I can muster" he may have garnered a more understanding and/or accommodating response. That sort of behavior is unacceptable and will not be tolerated, let alone rewarded.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Charged 20% restocking fee for an order…

Charged 20% restocking fee for an order that I was not aware of I needed an embroidered and at 13 shirts minimum. Those fine prints are very hard to read.

March 8, 2023
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Reply from bigtopshirtshop

Hello Daniel-

The shirt style/brand you wanted to order is available only with embroidery. It is not available without embroidery under any circumstances. This policy was shown to you and you agreed to this policy before the item could be added to your cart. In fact, you placed two orders - minutes apart - and agreed to this policy both times.

In a previous email you stated you didn't understand the policy. In this review you state the text was too small to read. All devices allow you to zoom on text which may be difficult to read, however the font size showing this policy is the same size as the product description, making zoom unnecessary. Since you agreed to the policy it can only be assumed that you read and understood the policy.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Terrible service

Terrible service. I ordered an item and immediately realized after I placed the order that it was headed to the wrong address. I sent an email right after the order was placed to let them know the address was wrong and gave them my correct address. They still sent the item to the wrong address after yanking me around with the order because I emailed them the order number from a different address. Meanwhile they still sent out the order to the wrong address and refuse to send me a new item or refund it. I did not receive the item. Will never order from them again. Scammers

December 22, 2022
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Reply from bigtopshirtshop

Hello Amanda Overstreet-

We did receive your order on 12/22. It was shipped to the Louisiana address you provided us at checkout. Delivered on 12/29.

We also received an email on 12/22 from someone asking to update an order. The was no order number provided and the email address the email came from also matched no order in our system. We replied asking for more information. Unfortunately by the time we received more information from you (the correct email address and order number) your order had already left with the carrier.

Sad to hear you feel we are a scam when in reality we immediately shipped the items you ordered, to the address you provided, and provided you with tracking information which verified delivery.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Poor customer service and return policy. Sizes are off!

Purchased in November for a Christmas present. He tried it on, and although he is usually a 2XL, this was way too tight. 2XL is always plenty big enough. But this jacket was way too small. Sizing is way off. Then, when I tried to ask about flexibility in returning it, given that it was bought for and not opened until Christmas, they told me it was too late; no returns. It wasn't even personalized, so not a special order either. Really poor customer experience; I would NOT recommend. Wish I'd read the reviews first.

January 2, 2023
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Reply from bigtopshirtshop

Hello Janet. Returns are welcome for any reason within 14 days of delivery. As a corporate apparel retailer we believe this two week inspection period is sufficient for both corporate and at-home consumers to determine if the garments ordered meet your needs. Unfortunately your order from 11/13/22 is no longer eligible for return on 1/2/23, more than 45 days after purchase. We always encourage customers to review the return policy of any business, before making a purchase, to make sure the return policy meets their needs. This to avoid circumstances where policies do not meet your specific needs.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I ordered around 8 items for a…

I ordered around 8 items for a Christmas present to be delivery to my sister in law. Two items were received in different colors and also they sent me vest instead of a jacket. When I request the return they sent me all the instruction but never sent me a return label, because her return policy make the unsatisfied customer pay for the return of a wrong order sent by their store. Is like they sent wrong items so the customer have to returned and pay for it.
Never use this store again and i don't recommended any body to use it.

December 22, 2022
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Reply from bigtopshirtshop

Hello Mabel. If/when an item is delivered incorrectly customers can simply contact us to have the item replaced. No need to pay for the return of an incorrectly delivered item. That said, we do not have an order under the name you provided here today. Feel free to reach out to our customer service team by clicking the "CONTACT US" button at the top of any page on our site and we would be happy to make sure any issue with your order is resolved.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Just got my shirts

Just got my shirts, one sleeve is sooooo much smaller than the other sleeve. I guess you get what you paid for. Would never order from them again. Plus they are paper thin. I called and they asked for a picture of what I meant. So I sent a pic and it was clear as day what I was talking about. They replied it’s unclear. Never again!

December 21, 2022
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Reply from bigtopshirtshop

Hello Kelly-

Thanks for your feedback. Our return policy allows for the no cost replacement of any item that arrives defective. If an item arrives defective we require nothing more than to contact us about the issue and a replacement will be issued. Unfortunately we are unable to offer the same courtesy once you have washed/dried/laundered the garments. Trying on a shirt upon delivery is encouraged to make sure an item fits/meets your needs before washing.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Ordered shirts for my employees

Ordered shirts for my employees. They fit tight and like a size smaller. Tried to return and got nothing but the run around. Site says a email will be sent to approve return that never comes. The online chat agents treat you like a liar saying they haven't recieved a return request eve after showing them a SS from their site of the message after filing a return. So now a have a bunch of shirts they now say is passed the 2 week return window. They refused to honor their return policy and now say too bad you had 2 weeks to return. A bunch of scam artists that sell cheap crap shirts.

October 21, 2022
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Reply from bigtopshirtshop

Hello Robert. I see we chatted with you a few days ago about starting a return. We directed you to our returns portal where a return request can be made. The return portal will only allow you to initiate one return, meaning the form has not yet been submitted if you can start the form again. You mentioned getting a pop-up, something our site does not do, so we asked you to show us so we can properly address your concern. You said you had a screenshot to show us what you were seeing and would send that when you got back to your computer. Shortly thereafter you ended the chat and we never heard from you again. We've never told you too bad, and are still willing to help. We even tried to call today but got no answer. Feel free to reach back out with that screenshot you offered so we can better understand the issue you are experiencing.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Okay

Okay. I ordered my shirts and THEN read the reviews . I was worried that I'd never get them and if I did they would not fit. They arrived in about 5 days and are a very nice quality and fit . I'm not disappointed.

October 28, 2022
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Reply from bigtopshirtshop

Thanks for taking the time to leave a review Amy. TrustPilot in many cases allows unverifiable reviews to remain and charges businesses a fee for access to tools which increase their score. We choose not to participate. For that reason we appreciate you taking the time to share a positive experience on a platform which seems to cater to the opposite.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Satisfied once again

Just received my second order from this company. I do not understand anyone giving them a poor review. The shirts fit perfectly and arrived very quickly.

August 20, 2022
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Reply from bigtopshirtshop

Thanks for taking the time to leave a review Lorrie. TrustPilot in many cases allows unverifiable reviews to remain and charges businesses a fee for access to tools which increase their score. We choose not to participate. For that reason we appreciate you taking the time to share a positive experience on a platform which seems to cater to the opposite.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Wish I had read reviews prior to…

Wish I had read reviews prior to purchase. I ordered 10 polo shirts and paid more than $100 for them. They did not meet my expectations. I got a return number, paid $20 to have them shipped back to the company, and then they charged me a 20% restocking fee!. It cost me almost half as much to send them back and it would have if I kept them. Very poor customer service!

August 20, 2022
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Reply from bigtopshirtshop

Hello Jana. We did receive your order of nearly a dozen shirts on July 12 which were delivered to you a few days later on July 18. Shortly thereafter all shirts in your order were returned. You were refunded in accordance with our advertised return policy, which was available to you prior to purchase. We always encourage customers to review a companies return policy and factor that into their buying decision.

As a corporate apparel retailer, the majority of our customers purchase in bulk. For that reason our products are priced accordingly (heavily discounted). This differs from a traditional retailer who further marks up their products to allow for "free" returns.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

An absolutely scummy company

An absolutely scummy company. My experience was likened to maybe a couple 15 year old kids trying to hack it as an online "business". Dishonest, rude, quite frankly....thieves. You've been warned, somewhere down deep in the fine print, they have an 'out' to stiff you on your 20%.

August 3, 2022
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Rated 3 out of 5 stars

Runs too small

I ordered a button down, long sleeve shirt. I normally take a 1X but based on the measurement chart and the fact that I prefer my shirts loose, I ordered a 2XL. I looked like a black stuffed sausage. The size 3XL says it's 6 inches bigger, but I doubt it.

May 26, 2022
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Do not buy from them. They are untruthful!

I normally don't leave reviews. This is a big warning. Yesterday I bought six shirts from them that I am counting on. I paid for UPS Next Day Air. They sent me an email yesterday saying that it shipped. They did not offer any other information such as tracking. I work in logistics. They supposedly sent out my package UPS next day air saver, a service that is not guaranteed and even worse, a much slower delivery option that costs much less than their advertised UPS next day air shipping option. I never received the package, they never responded to emails. Charging a certain price for a service yet going with a cheaper option to pocket money is fraudulent and I am guessing a crime. I'll be reporting to BBB. Stay away!
Update: items showed. Shirts extremely wrinkled and thrown into box. Shirts loose with no protection and box was sent out UPS ground. For those that don't know, I paid an additional 50 dollars for UPS next day air and it came ground, a much cheaper alternative. So even their shipping notification was a lie. Very bad company to deal with.
Update 2: I had paid for next day air and they sent out the package UPS ground. They over charged me fifty in shipping costs and never sent the package out through the delivery option that I had requested. Do yourself a favor. Go check them out on the BBB website. Nothing but horrible experience after horrible experience with this company. The most unprofessional company that I have ever dealt with.

February 2, 2022
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Reply from bigtopshirtshop

Christopher Ziza purchased 6 shirts on the morning of February 1st. He paid for next day delivery for this order. The order was delivered the next day on February 2nd. Late on the day of February 2 - Chris Ziza sent us an email acknowledging he received the order on February 2.

He subsequently sent us a series of 9 emails demanding a refund, threatening to report us to the BBB, threatening to report criminally negligent behavior, threatened to dispute the charge, sending obscenities, etc. We made a decision not to communicate with Christopher Ziza any further.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

They were rude and obnoxious when…

They were rude and obnoxious when inquiring about tracking on a package I was expecting today. The label was created on the 19th and still sitting in your warehouse. Then the owner Tony called me throwing a temper tantrum. I have already disputed with my bank to get my money back. I'll never deal with his business for any product and will be leaving reviews and complaints everywhere!!Then tried to put false reviews about my business on yelp!!!! RUN DO NOT DO BUSINESS WITH THIS COMPANY!!!

October 22, 2021
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I Challenge You to Find a Worse Company

I think my review will basically be another reiteration of just what a terrible company this is to deal with and even worse to purchase from. I placed an order for shirts. I received nothing from this company in terms of confirmation emails or shipping info. NOTHING. I emailed the company and requested an update on my order. I was told that without information from my confirmation email that it was impossible. I did receive a confirmation on the order from PayPal and forwarded them that to prove I had an active order. I was told that they sent me a confirmation email and to use the PayPal confirmation email I received. Well, I cannot track my order or it's status based on that. I had received nothing from this company including my order in nearly 2 weeks. I filed a dispute with PayPal to get my money back and within a few days my order miraculously came, although in parts and on different days. Of the seven shirts I ordered only 2 fit. The rest were either too big or too small even though they were all the same size. I want to send them back but this company has the worst return shipping policy I have ever seen. In addition, I have doubts I would ever actually receive a refund from them anyway. Unbelievably rude and belittling company.

September 5, 2021
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