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Bonfire I have never had customer service like Bonfire!

I have never had customer service like Bonfire! I ordered a medium hoodie for my teenage daughter and it was too small since she likes oversized. We asked to exchange for an XL and they immediately responded and is sending a new one! They are letting us keep the other one to gift to someone! Easiest exchange ever! Thank you Bonfire!

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Bonfire The absolute BEST customer service I’ve dealt with!

The absolute BEST customer service I’ve dealt with! Ordered two shirts to help support a friends daughter and one was too big, they sent me a new one right away and suggested I give the one that didn’t fit to a friend! The quality of the shirts is great, and I love the design! I would 100% recommended them to anyone in the future ?

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Bonfire I received a Hoodie that ran smaller then I had experienced before

I received a Hoodie that ran smaller then I had experienced before. I had not tried the hoodie on until I had it a two months. I reached out to Bonfire and Hannah bent over backwards to help me. I was asked if I wanted a refund or replacement. I took the replacement. It was so appreciated to get such great customer service from Hannah.

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  1. Pros
    1. User-friendly design tools
    2. High-quality product options
    3. No upfront costs or fees
    4. Robust fundraising features
    5. Extensive size and color variety
  1. Cons
    1. Limited product variety compared to competitors
    2. Higher base costs can reduce profit margins
    3. No in-house manufacturing leads to longer lead times
    4. Platform-specific audience limits brand exposure
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Bonfire I ordered one t-shirt to support a work-related fundraiser

I ordered one t-shirt to support a work-related fundraiser. The logo was a bit off. Beka replied to my inquiry quickly and professionally. Beka was so friendly and responsive, she made the return process totally easy. T-shirts can be purchased anywhere, but the customer service at Bonfire makes them really stand apart. Keep up the good work!

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First of all I want to say the design on products I ordered was really super good looking. However one item didn’t fit and I didn’t like the material on another. I contacted the support team to explain issue. They got back to me way quicker than I expected and was able to replace my items with a better option. I was so impressed with the professionalism and courtesy they showed ! Thank you so much !

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Bonfire First of all I want to say the design on products I ordered was really super good looking

First of all I want to say the design on products I ordered was really super good looking. However one item didn’t fit and I didn’t like the material on another. I contacted the support team to explain issue. They got back to me way quicker than I expected and was able to replace my items with a better option. I was so impressed with the professionalism and courtesy they showed ! Thank you so much !

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Bonfire Beka is the BEST!

Beka is the BEST! I had a question / issue which I really did not think could be resolved, but Beka responded immediately and fixed the situation! The order I placed for a GA House Rabbit t-shirt was my first experience with Bonfire. Beka has inspired confidence, and I am likely to use Bonfire again because of her. Beka represents Bonfire extremely well, and she helps customers extremely well, too. Beka is the BEST!

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Bonfire As a business owner, customer service is very important

As a business owner, customer service is very important. In the midst of COVID-19, I placed my initial order as a new customer. Not only did Paige and Lauren provide exceptional customer service to ensure design accuracy and timely delivery, Lauren went above and beyond to correct an innocent mishap with my order. I’m an extremely happy customer! Thank you both so much and all continue to be safe and healthy. ? #NoMoreRunning #EmpowerOneInspireMany

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Bonfire Lauren deserves a 5-star, A+ rating for her superb customer service and sales skills

Lauren deserves a 5-star, A+ rating for her superb customer service and sales skills. I have worked with Lauren this past year and have been so impressed with her from day one. Initially, I had worked with other sales reps and was not as impressed as I was with Lauren, so I made sure to keep her contact information so she could be my number one contact. She is very friendly, knowledgeable, professional, customer focused, and has always been so responsive with any questions or issues I ever had. She is also very knowledgeable of all Bonfire products and procedures. Recently, we had an error with our last campaign, and I was so upset and stressed, but I had confidence in Lauren and the Bonfire team that they would handle the issue in a professional manner and stay true to their top-rated reputation, and they did. Lauren handled the situation so professionally and in such a timely manner, my customers were also very impressed with the results as well. Even when there was an unfortunate error in our order, she handled it like a pro and in turn impressed my customers and kept Bonfire’s top-rated reputation. I believe we have had such successful campaigns because I always had Lauren by my side to direct me and support me with any questions, or changes I needed to make. Thank you, Lauren and the Bonfire team, for providing excellent and friendly customer service and support, along with great quality products.

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Bonfire... What can I say. What an incredibly easy way to raise funds for those in need. I went in with my own custom logo, added font using Bonfire's website. In just over an hour I had a campaign set up and launched to raise funds for a dear friend with ALS. In less than 24 hours using Bonfire's impressive customizable webstore and the reach of social media we have already raised over $*** and sold over 100 items. None of the above cost me, the campaign head a single penny. I highly recommend Bonfire or fundraising.

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I had an issue with my shipping and the team at Bonfire was so responsive and helpful. They followed up quickly made sure I knew what was happening with my order and made the whole experience great!

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I ordered a t-shirt from Bonfire. When I came in, it was not the size I was expecting. Katie from Bonfire took AWESOME care of me. She sent me out a replacement free of charge in the size that I needed. Most importantly, Katie was very professional, efficient, and wonderfully friendly. Thank you so much Bonfire and Katie! I will definitely order from Bonfire in the future! ***.

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What a great company! Prompt reply to a question with my order...excellent quality merchandise...highly recommended!

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Very quick and polite response from the Bonfire support agent. She answered my questions and went above and beyond to help me. I also love the quality of the shirt I ordered. I will order from them again!

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Bonfire Bonfire is already an amazing site to find creative, fun, unique, & quality items that support amazing causes, but also, their customer service

Bonfire is already an amazing site to find creative, fun, unique, & quality items that support amazing causes, but also, their customer service is stupendous. I found an item and a cause to support and went through purchasing it, but then, OH NO, 48 hours later I found a new campaign to support that I loved even more. I'm ballin on a budget, so Callie from Bonfire was able to help refund me for the first item so I could put all of my funds toward the new one. It was easy and she was super helpful/nice. 10/10 will be a customer again!

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EXCELLENT PLATFORM FOR CREATIVE TSHIRT DESIGNS. CUSTOMER SERVICE IS EXCEPTIONAL! STRONGLY RECOMMEND.

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Beka is the BEST! I had a question / issue which I really did not think could be resolved, but Beka responded immediately and fixed the situation! The order I placed for a GA House Rabbit t-shirt was my first experience with Bonfire. Beka has inspired confidence, and I am likely to use Bonfire again because of her. Beka represents Bonfire extremely well, and she helps customers extremely well, too. Beka is the BEST!

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Awesome customer service! Wonderful fabrics wonderful prints, Quick shipping ! Five stars

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Bonfire This company is TERRIBLE at communication!

This company is TERRIBLE at communication! They have no phone number you can call to actually speak with someone, and clearly no one answers the support emails because I have sent two without response. When my order was delayed, and I knew I would be moved to a new address by the time it was ready, I tried to have the shipping address changed but NO ONE responded. When my order was finally shipped it, of course, went to the wrong address and is now stuck in limbo. Who knows if I will ever see my order or a refund! Worst customer service ever!

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What an amazing company! I ordered a shirt for my brother and he got one himself. I emailed to inquire about returning the sweatshirt I ordered. They refunded my money and let me keep the sweatshirt! I gifted it to another amazing person. I will definitely be supporting Bonfire again!

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I have never had customer service like Bonfire! I ordered a medium hoodie for my teenage daughter and it was too small since she likes oversized. We asked to exchange for an XL and they immediately responded and is sending a new one! They are letting us keep the other one to gift to someone! Easiest exchange ever! Thank you Bonfire!

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I ordered one t-shirt to support a work-related fundraiser. The logo was a bit off. Beka replied to my inquiry quickly and professionally. Beka was so friendly and responsive, she made the return process totally easy. T-shirts can be purchased anywhere, but the customer service at Bonfire makes them really stand apart. Keep up the good work!

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What an awesome experience ! Dealing with Beka at Bonfire was a delight . All my questions were answered and my T-shirts look fantastic !

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Hey ***, This is Oliver a Team Lead here at Bonfire. I first want to apologize for the delay and issues you have seen with your order, I understand how frustrating it has been and appreciate your patience with us. We have refunded the order and someone on our team has reached out to you to get a reprint shipped the right address ASAP. If there is anything else we can do to help make this right, do not hesitate to get in touch at support@bonfire.com. Best, Oliver

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Bonfire A hugh thanks to Angela, who gave me fantastic support with my problem

A hugh thanks to Angela, who gave me fantastic support with my problem. The delivery of my ordered T-shirts took more than 2 months, due to the fact that the customs office of the Austrian Post made a mistake and returned my shipment to Bonfire without trying to deliver it to me. After I informed Angela of my problems, she helped me to get finally my T-shirts. It seems it's easy to order something online, but you can't be sure, that the delivery from US to Europe works without problems. Bonfire can really be proud of such courteous and competent employees like Angela. THANK YOU !

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Bonfire has awesome products that we've been able to sell easily to our communities. And the platform is so easy to use. Thank you, Bonfire!

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Beka from Bonfire has been so incredibly easy to work with! I'm really happy with my experience of Bonfire so far- I've been utilizing them for over a year now- products and delivery have been seamless.

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Great Customer Service. My order arrived in about 10 days, which was sooner than I expected. I had an issue with the colors, so I sent an email to customer service. They resolved the issue within 24 hours, and they are sending a replacement shirt. I was very impressed. Thanks Hannah!

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Bonfire If I could rate the product that I received from this company as zero, I would

If I could rate the product that I received from this company as zero, I would. I am completely dissatisfied with the quality of the product and that they actually allowed it to ship. For the amount of money and the quality received, it is completely unacceptable. The product being a shirt with vinyl print that is barely visible, but you can surely see where they pressed it on. Colors are not the same and overall very poor quality for a company that claims to work with charity and fund raising organizations. If you dont want your money stolen for a crappy product, avoid this company.

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Bonfire We have ordered from Bonfire for a few years

We have ordered from Bonfire for a few years. And in the past they have always been ok quality for what you get, and it was always a fundraiser so we just did it. This time we were BEYOND disappointed. We ordered in mid-July and received mid-August. The products we received are wrong sizes, wrong items, crooked and faded printing, and holes in the shirts. We held a kids large up to an adult large and the are practically the same size (about 1/2 off on each side). We have a lot of unhappy people and will not be going back to Bonfire for orders again. Out of about 20 shirts sold, not one single shirt was good quality!

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Bonfire I placed (at different times) 3 orders

I placed (at different times) 3 orders. The first order was fraught with delays & repeated unmet est. Del. Dates however the other two (placed weeks after the first problematic order) went smoothly as per the original est delivery dates.Throughout the first experience the customer service was on-point, responsive & professional. Bonfire (I conjectured) was inundated with an unexpected volume increase from COVID surge & important social issue needs. It may have taxed their production platform but customer service stayed strong. Callie was my CSR & I think she represents the CSR standards. Nonetheless she was exceptional in her efforts.

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Bonfire I was really excited to use this platform given it's good reviews, however, there has been a gap in customer service

I was really excited to use this platform given it's good reviews, however, there has been a gap in customer service. When I was first launching my campaign and acclimating to Bonfire, the customer service reps are very accessible, reply quickly, and frequently check-in on you. This was a green flag. However, now that I have an urgent issue with the quality of my print, no one has responded. The print on the shirt is dull and ashy, almost as if the color of the shirt is showing through the picture. This DOES NOT look like the proof. I am disappointed, frustrated, and embarrassed as my buyers have purchased something of poor poor quality.

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Bonfire I wonder who these ** positive reviews are coming from?

I wonder who these *** positive reviews are coming from? Internally I'll bet. I tried Bonfire for the first time to print a shirt for myself and like minded friends. They refunded my money and refused to print my "Don't Shed Your Vax On Me" shirt saying it went against their community standards...in particular the one against spreading medical disinformation. I could find NOTHING about spreading medical disinformation anywhere on their site... it must be new just for me. I'm sorry but any company that has "community standards" and actively suppresses free speech is either likely based in CHINA or has sold out to them. An UN American company... and if you like getting ripped off and silenced by China... this is the place for you!

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Bonfire My experience with Bonfire might be the worst online transaction I've ever had

My experience with Bonfire might be the worst online transaction I've ever had. Customer service responses are very slow, they never address the question or concern, they offer less than suitable resolutions, I could go on and on. I placed 3 orders about a month ago with 3 separate tracking numbers. All 3 tracking numbers have said only that a shipping label was printed. 11 days have gone by and no movement or order received. I even received an email from Bonfire saying that "Now that your shirts have arrived...", the only explanation I've gotten is that all 3 orders must have been lost in the mail. The only resolution that's been offered is to either cancel the order or start over. I've called, emailed, left a voicemail...it's almost as if no one even works there.

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Bonfire BEWARE! I launched a fundraiser as a class adviser to raise money for a junior class council

BEWARE! I launched a fundraiser as a class adviser to raise money for a junior class council. The fundraiser started in August and the masks were supposed to be delivered to those who tried to support the class by mid to late September. When I did not receive mine, I emailed to company. They said that because of Covid, *** was having issues, and my order was delayed. After a few weeks I emailed them again. This time they told me to submit a request for a replacement/refund from their contact page. Come to find out, several people (all of the people?) who bought a mask via this fundraiser never got them either. One of the PARENTS had to contact Bonfire to get refunds/ replacements for everyone who did not receive theirs. I am MORTIFIED! I feel like I lost all credibility with future fundraisers. Those who supported us might not in the future because of this. I am beyond disappointed.

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Hi ***, My name is Patricia and I am a supervisor here at Bonfire. First off, I'm terribly sorry for the negative experience that you have had with us. This is never the experience we want anyone to have, and it is crushing to know that you have not felt supported by us through your fundraiser journey. When looking for your fundraiser through the email that you contacted us from, I was unable to locate it. If your issue has yet to be resolved, please reach out to me directly at patricia@bonfire.com and I will be more than happy to check in and ensure that everything in regard to this issue gets squared away, as soon as possible. Again, I apologize for the inconvenience and negative experience that you have had. We strive to wow our customers and very much hate that you have been left so disappointed. Best, Patricia

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Bonfire I ordered a bulk order from this company (11+ items) and then I ordered 2 items from the same design template

I ordered a bulk order from this company (11+ items) and then I ordered 2 items from the same design template. When I got my order, the coloring and texture on the bulk order were completely different from the small order. I reached out to them and they refunded me the money which I thought was nice of them. They told me they could not reprint my small order to match my bulk order because they have different printing processes for small and bulk orders. That is fine, however, that was never indicated to me as a consumer purchasing their products. The quality of the products is nice I just find the inconsistency very irritating. I ordered these sweatshirts/shirts as the PR rep for my acapella group and now two of the girls appear to be excluded from the group which is not a great look for group culture. The customer service responded fast, however, their lack of transparency causes a problem for me that can not be fully remedied.

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Hi ***, Thank you for this valuable feedback. While we are proud of our products, there is always room for improvement with our print quality. I've shared your notes with our team so that we can take action. Your conversation with our Customer Success Team has been resolved and closed. However, if you'd like to discuss any of this further, I am happy to listen. You can send an email to support@bonfire.com and address the message to Alicia. Regards, Alicia H.

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Bonfire I had no issue receiving rapid communication from their customer service upon contemplation of purchase

I had no issue receiving rapid communication from their customer service upon contemplation of purchase. After I made my purchase, however, I found it near impossible to hear back from their customer service team and was blatantly ignored. It took 4 weeks for me to receive my items without any updates (unless I had reached out and asked.) They aren't following their own exchange/return policy and I wanted to cancel my order prior to it reaching production, however they didn't get back to me until it was too late. Then once I received my product it was HORRIBLY made, very obvious lack of care in their production despite it taking 25 days to produce and the price of each item being extremely expensive. I've asked for a refund numerous times and haven't hear back from anyone, I've made atleast 4 attempts to contact in the last 10 days.

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Hello Jordan,
This is ***, a Team Lead here at Bonfire.
I first wanted to apologize for the delay in our response as well as the products not meeting your expectations. We have issued a full refund for your order and are sorry again for the frustration this must have caused.
Please let us know what else we can do to make this right, you should have received a message from us earlier today, and we are happy to continue working with you.
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Bonfire I ordered a T-Shirt from Bonfire on June 30

I ordered a T-Shirt from Bonfire on June 30. At that time, I received an email from Bonfire stating that My Order #*** would arrive between 7/09 and 7/20. However, after tracking my order it's still stating that it is located in Sandston, VA. When I asked the Customer Service Representative, Ms. to provide me with an update on my order, as it has been over 3 weeks now. She replied, "We have an estimated arrival time of today, but since it is processing in the Sandston location right now I do not estimate that it will arrive then. Some orders are experiencing delays to to COVID-19, to up to 7 days. I will set a reminder to check back in at that point and see what the status of your package is. If it is not processed at that point and at your door - I will send another one out to you - on us! (: Best

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On Dec. 11, 2020, I placed an order. Payment was processed the following day. I received a confirmation email for my order stating the estimated arrival would be between Dec. 23 and Jan. 5. The tracking information has not changed from 'Order processing,' and on Dec. 21, it updated to 'order printing,' although I'm not sure what that entails.

There is no customer service phone number available, the link to 'talk to a human' is non-functional, and my attempts to reach out through two different support email addresses regarding the order's progress have been fruitless. In this day and age, it's surprising that a company with no direct contact information is permitted to operate. The shirt I ordered is personalized for a brain tumor survivor group, and I would prefer to receive it rather than a refund. However, if the shirt is not going to be delivered, then I would indeed like my payment returned. This issue has been reported by numerous others, and I regret not reviewing the ComplaintsBoard.com before placing my order. This is an unacceptable way of conducting business.

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In support of a local non-profit fundraising campaign, we ordered apparel from Bonfire on Nov. 27 and Nov. 29 last year. Bonfire made separate shipments of the order on Dec. 19, but we have still not received them. The post office tracking numbers show the packages to be "in transit to next facility" and the tracking has not been updated since the week after the orders shipped. I inquired at the Bonfire email address and have not received any response. They do not have any telephone number or other way to reach a person.

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I ran a T-shirt campaign on their website, and 83 shirts and sweatshirts were purchased by my family and friends. All of the money was taken from these customers, and even though bonfire keeps re-upping the campaign to extend another two weeks they have not shipped one single shirt from even the first batch. And they have not returned 18+ phone calls, chats, and emails. When we try to track our orders there is no longer any tracking available. This is several thousand dollars worth of product that they collected the money for but have not provided the shirts. And they have completely ghosted me with no response for nearly 2 weeks now.

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Hello Valued Customer,

This is James, a Team Lead here at Bonfire.

I want to start by apologizing for the delay your items have seen. I understand this is not the timeline you were given and as such we have refunded your order.

It looks like one of our team members was able to help you. However, I would love to touch base if you need anything further. You can reach me at support@bonfire.com and address the message to James, the Team Lead.

Thank you for the feedback and please feel free to message me so I can further assist you with your order.

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Bonfire I recently started a T-shirt campaign with Bonfire to raise awareness for my daughter who is battling pediatric cancer

I recently started a T-shirt campaign with Bonfire to raise awareness for my daughter who is battling pediatric cancer. The campaign received numerous support from family and friends with about 85 t-shirts/hoodies sold. The first campaign ended on March 26th almost 3 weeks ago and the status of the T-shirt orders have not changed. The estimated time of arrival was 4/15 but as of today the status of the orders still just say processing. I reached out to someone via message (which is very hard to get a response in a timely fashion) and was told that the shirts had printed and were just waiting for *** to pick them up, yet as of today the shirts are still not in the care of ***. I have numerous people contacting me regarding their order which is a little embarrassing for me because it seems like I ripped them off or something. This company based on the previous complaints i have read and my personal experience, i will never choose to utilize for a fundraiser again.

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Order #*** Ordered a pair of shirts one month ago, when I inquired about a delay, got a generic delay response. Now a customer service rep is asking me 3 times if I want the shirts? YES. Difficult and slow process to communicate with their current customer service model. Yes, I want the shirts.

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I ordered a number of T-shirts on Nov 15. The order number is not available at the moment. The T-shirts were supposed to have arrived between Nov 26 and Dec 6. It is Dec 17, and the tracking system shows that a label was created on Dec 14. I am not able to contact the company to address this issue. These are Christmas presents, and I ordered them in mid-November to ensure they would arrive in plenty of time.

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I am very dissatisfied with Bonfire. I placed an order on 12/5 for 4 t-shirts. One has arrived with the large front graphic applied sideways. When I tried to contact Bonfire, their system did not recognize my email OR order number. I then sent an email through their general email box but have heard nothing. There is no phone number to contact them. My total order was +/- $***. Very disappointed. Don't know when/if I'll receive my other shirts and if they too will have the graphic on incorrectly.

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Hi there,

Thank you so much for reaching out to us with this issue. We want your supporters to receive their shirts! After a campaign ends, we typically estimate a 7-14 day delivery period. However, the print partner handling your order has been experiencing difficulties, affecting many customers. They have received an overwhelming number of orders during this pandemic, resulting in delays. I will make a point to contact you personally in the next few days via email to check if there have been any updates! If the situation remains unchanged, we will proceed with finding a solution. Rest assured, your supporters will receive their items.

In the meantime, please be on the lookout for another email from me at Bonfire. I am here to help you resolve this matter and will ensure your supporters are informed with an email update.

Best regards,
Courtney

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Bonfire On Dec. 11, 2020, I placed an order without a visible number

On Dec. 11, 2020, I placed an order. Payment was processed the next day. I received a confirmation email stating estimated arrival between Dec. 23 and Jan. 5. The tracking status has been stuck on 'Order processing' and later updated to 'order printing'. There is no customer service number, the 'talk to a human' link is broken, and my emails to support have been ignored. It's surprising a company without contact information is operational. The shirt I ordered is for a brain tumor survivor group and has my name; I prefer it over a refund. However, if it's not coming, I want my money back. Many have reported similar issues, and I regret not checking the ComplaintsBoard.com first. This business practice is unacceptable.

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Bonfire I created a T-shirt fundraising campaign for the Class of 1995 -- Wellesley College

I created a T-shirt fundraising campaign for the Class of 1995 -- Wellesley College. I am the class President. We sold over 60 t-shirts and everything was paid upfront. This week we all started receiving our T-shirts and they are defective -- it looks like they did not let the ink dry before they placed another shirt on top of them. No ones shirts came out correctly. I emailed Paige and Oliver, as well as the general customer service line on Friday, June 26. No response. I emailed again the following Monday, Tuesday, and again Today -- NO RESPONSE. I have called and left a voicemail -- NO response. Members of my class that purchased the t-shirt are all coming to me upset. This is ridiculous -- what kind of company is this. If you create a defective product - fix it. We paid over $*** a piece for these T-shirts. We also have not received our funds that we raised from the profits of the shirts. I need someone to address this issue immediately. I sent pictures of the T-shirts 4 times!

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Hi ***,
I'm very sorry for the delays in response time you've experienced. We have been doing our best to respond to the large influx of messages we've been receiving due to the increased need for fundraising. Since you first reached out, we've made concrete changes that have made our team more available to assist sellers like yourself going forward.
It looks like you have recently been in contact with Lauren, and she has processed shipping refunds for your buyers. However, if there are still pain points you wish to discuss in order to work with Bonfire again, I would be happy to listen and help however I can. You can reach out to support@bonfire.com and ask for Alicia.
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Bonfire If you are reading this, then you too have an issue with Bonfire.com

If you are reading this, then you too have an issue with Bonfire.com. I had a campaign with them and decided to purchase one of my shirts to see what my customers are receiving. I was shocked to find the colors were nowhere near what I had uploaded on the template. What was supposed to be a brown color was actually in blue. I have tried several times to reach out to Bonfire however I have discovered some shady business practices. 1) they don't have a phone number. 2) They insist on conversing through email claiming they are a small company. A pet grooming business is a small company and they have a phone number. 3) The email address taken from one conversation is: *** These 3 examples tell me this is a very shady business. There is no way to speak to an actual person. Their email address is a random, spam-like email. I am learning from my mistake and moving to another company. You should too. Bonfire: If you reach out to me over the phone, I will be happy to amend this complaint.

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Hi there,

My name's Alicia, and I'm a manager here at Bonfire. I appreciate you sharing the issues experienced.

We do our best to ensure each item looks perfect before shipping. I'm so sorry we dropped the ball on this one. Regarding phone support, you are correct - we do not currently have live phone support. However, we do take phone calls by appointment. This is an area of service we are actively looking to expand. Your feedback has been taken into account.

I would love to resolve the print issue. A member of our team left a voicemail for you today (12/30) and provided our phone number. In the meantime, please send a couple of pictures of the shirt you received to our customer support email so that I and our team can determine the cause of the print error and get the ball rolling on a solution. I'm happy to take care of you from there.

Warm regards,
Alicia

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Bonfire I am extremely dissatisfied with this company

I am extremely dissatisfied with this company. I placed an order for a t-shirt on 10/26. They billed me the following day, October 27 for a product I have YET to receive. It is now November 17th. According to the USPS tracking information, they never even received a package to ship. It has said "Your package is on its way to a USPS facility," since November 3. I have tried to no avail to contact Bonfire. I used a form on their website to submit a request for a replacement shirt this past Friday (11/13). The form said to expect a response in a few business days. I have heard nothing. There is an option to "talk to a human" on their website that doesn't actually work...it is not clickable. I have also tried contacting USPS, and through their infuriating automated system prompts, also cannot contact an actual human. To say that I am frustrated is an understatement. I was trying to do good by supporting a non-profit organization with my purchase, and instead I ended up being scammed. I REALLY wanted the shirt, but I would settle for getting a refund at this point. It is extremely bad business practice to take someone's money and then not only not deliver the product, but not be responsive to solving the issue.

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Hi there,

My name is Patricia and I am a supervisor here at Bonfire. First off, I want to offer my sincerest apologies for the experience that you have had with our company thus far. This is in no way reflective of the experience that we pride ourselves in giving to our customers, and it is quite unfortunate to hear of the issues that you've had in regard to getting in contact with us. Because of this, in addition to processing your replacement, I have refunded your order. The funds that you had initially allocated to the Non-Profit will still go to them, and know both the refund and replacement will be billed to us.

Again, I sincerely apologize for the experience that you've had with Bonfire. If you ever need further assistance, please know that you can reach out to me directly at patricia@bonfire.com. Thank you for taking the time to reach out and explain this frustrating situation to us, and allow us the opportunity to solve it. I hope that you enjoy the remainder of your week, and your replacement product when you finally receive it!

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Bonfire I placed an order with this company through my daughter's school

I placed an order with this company through my daughter's school. I ordered two items. One was shipped early (a sweatshirt) and this item was fine. The second item I received wasn't even close to what I ordered. I ordered a long sleeve, light gray t-shirt and received an olive green, short-sleeve t-shirt. I went through the company website and sent photos of the item I received. They said they would send a replacement to me. This was supposed to be a Christmas gift and now it would not be delivered until after Christmas. I received the replacement shirt only to find that it looks like the shirt is burned where the design was pressed on (like it was left too long under the press). There is a light brown square around the perimeter of the design. This is just unacceptable. I tried going onto the site again and going through the process of contacting them again only for the website to say that I had already opened a case with them for this order, so I could not contact anyone. Then I went to the "Talk To A Human" link which would not allow me to click it, so I can't even contact anyone about the problem. I have been extremely dissatisfied with the customer service and the quality of the items I've received. All I really want now is a refund for the long sleeve shirt that was burned.

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Hi there!
Thank you so much for letting us know about this printing and replacement issue! The automated form you went through to place your replacement is new and we're working out the kinks. I went ahead and personally submitted a replacement as well as a refund for you. This should arrive in the next 2 weeks and we make everything to order but as soon as it ships I'll be happy to send the tracking information your way.
Again, thank you so much for your feedback. This will help our quality assurance department determine what may have gone wrong so it can be prevented in the future. If you need anything else please reach out to ***
Have a wonderful week, stay safe and well!

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Bonfire I launched a campaign with Bonfire on April 20th

I launched a campaign with Bonfire on April 20th. The first batch lasted from April 20th to May 4th, with orders expected to be delivered to all of my supporters no later than May 21st. After May 4th, I have received false updates from Bonfire's customer support teams, with little to no responses to my messages. Bonfire informed me on their website that orders they shipped orders on May 12th; however, from tracking information provided by Bonfire, I can see Bonfire created the shipping labels on May 13th and delivered the packages to USPS on May 15th. According to the tracking information Bonfire provided to my supporters, all orders are still at the shipping facility as of today (May 23rd). I have been continuously emailing Bonfire about the shipping delays, and have not received any useful updates as to where the shipments are. The last update I received was from a woman named Courtney, and she said she would reach out to their production coordinator and email me back. Courtney still has not emailed me back with an update. All 117 buyers/orders are now days late, and Bonfire has failed to provide updates to all of the buyers. Bonfire has posted updates on its blog that COVID-19 has not been affecting delivery times. To quote Bonfire accurately, Bonfire states on their COVID-19 update blog post, "Yes! Orders are arriving within normal timelines."

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Hi there,

Thank you for so thoroughly detailing the issues you've experienced with those Campaign orders.

Truthfully, we have recently noted an increase in delays due to COVID-19. We are changing the language on our site now to reflect this. I am so sorry that you and your buyers were affected by these production delays before it was publicly noted.

I believe you were able to connect with Courtney recently on any outstanding shipments. However, if there are still pain points you'd like to discuss, please feel free to reach out at support@bonfire.com and ask for the Customer Support Lead. Again, thank you for the feedback and taking the time to note your experience.

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Bonfire I started a campaign on Bonfire for Brain Cancer Awareness Facemasks to help with my husbands medical bills

I started a campaign on Bonfire for Brain Cancer Awareness Facemasks to help with my husbands medical bills. The campaign did great and we reached our goal in total sold. The campaign ended at the end of July, and everyone was notified that the items went to print on August 5th. Since then for myself and about 90% of the people who purchased from my campaign, our orders never went to delivery. I submitted a claim on Monday, August 24th. I heard back on Wednesday, August 26th being told that everyone in my campaign has had the item delivered and was then asked if I received mine. I told the representative ,John, that I did not. It took him a day to reply and since then I left him multiple messages since he wants everyone to wait until the end of the week. However he never addressed my concern on why they all say delivered. Only 2 people received their package out of the 32 who ordered, and he wants every single one of them to file a complaint. I asked for a phone call as I was getting no responses via the chat that they use, however I received no call. Today after hearing nothing but being able to see that he has seen my messages, I asked to speak with a manager since no one is responding and explaining anything as to why so many are missing. I feel guilty that these people have decided to help my family, however they have not received their product. The lack of response or even any concern is horrendous. I understand that it is posted that orders can be a week late due to Covid, which is why I waiting that week to look into this. However the lack of explanation has me feeling like we got scammed.

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Hey,

This is the Team Lead here at Bonfire.

I first want to apologize for the inconvenience and frustration you have experienced as a result of the shipping delay. I know you and your buyers expected your items in a more reasonable timeline, but recent delays and shipping issues have prevented you all from receiving your items, and that is unacceptable.

I know you and my manager are talking and working on a resolution for all of your affected buyers, but if anything else comes up, please let us know.

Thank you for this feedback, and we will do all we can to make this right.

Best

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Bonfire.com is an online marketplace that enables users to design and sell their custom apparel to the masses. The platform is primarily focused on the production of t-shirts, sweatshirts, and hoodies, but they also offer a line of accessories such as hats and bags.

The website has a user-friendly interface, which makes it easy for anyone to create and customize their apparel. Users have the option to upload their own designs or use Bonfire's built-in design tools to create their unique style. The platform supports a wide variety of themes, ranging from fashion trends to social causes, which allows users to create campaigns that resonate with their intended audience.

Bonfire has gained widespread popularity as an e-commerce platform for fundraisers, nonprofit organizations, and various social causes. With support for custom campaigns and designs, Bonfire has become a go-to resource for grassroots campaigns and larger organizations looking to raise money online.

One of the most significant features of Bonfire is that it allows sellers to set their own prices and earn a commission for each sale. The seller can decide their profit margin, making it possible to earn substantial returns on their sales.

This platform has become a valuable resource for running successful fundraisers and charity events. The option to personalize your apparel with custom design options catered to your audience allows for successful marketing campaigns. Bonfire.com is a worthwhile option for those looking for a simplistic, yet profitable, approach to fundraising and raising social awareness.
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