Hot Topic Reviews 

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TrustScore 2 out of 5

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Review summary

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Evaluating 59 reviews, most reviewers were unhappy with their experience overall. Customers frequently complained about unhelpful customer service representatives and extremely long response times when trying to resolve urgent order issues. People also mentioned frustrating problems with online purchases, such as orders being canceled unexpectedly, website errors, or items missing completely from their delivered packages. Some reviewers were happy with the friendly in-store staff members who provided great assistance and made shopping a pleasant visit. Consumers also noted that certain alternative apparel items were of good quality, quite comfortable to wear, and offered at reasonable prices. Shoppers visiting physical locations appreciated the clean store environment and trendy merchandise selections available on site.

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Customers had ambiguous experiences with order processes, noting that while some transactions went smoothly,... See more

Product

Reviewers highlight ambiguous aspects of product quality, as some consumers praise the amazing items and... See more

Customer service

Users describe negative interactions with customer service, noting that support agents and email... See more

Staff

Reviewers express mixed feelings about staff experiences, with some customers praising helpful and sweet... See more

Website

Consumers find website to be frustrating due to widespread technical flaws and checkout barriers. Reviewers... See more

Reviews shaping this summary

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Sadly I am no longer able to order from hottopic. My last order was 'misplaced' and there was never a resolution. They use DHL who have no means of contact or tracking for the buyer and hottopic are... See more

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

💥I THINK I FIGURED OUT THE Hot Topic PRE-ORDER SCAM💥 HOT TOPIC CANCELS a percentage of OUR pre-orders to stock their own stores to bait customers in to buy more goods. IT'S A BS MARKETING SC... See more

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Quality of items varies. Clothing falling apart brand new out of bag. Bad reaction to jewelry when I've never had metal allergy. Sizing inconsistent resulting in multiple purchases/returns. Won't refu... See more


Company details

  1. Clothing Store
  2. also in
  3. Printed Clothing Store
  4. Streetwear Store
  5. T-Shirt Store
  6. Women's Clothing Store

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Everything about the music... and more! Hot Topic specializes in music and pop culture based fashion including Rock T-Shirts, Skinny Jeans, Band Tees, Music Tees, Novelty T-Shirts and more - Hot Topic


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TrustScore 2 out of 5

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

They tried to take my money and not…

They tried to take my money and not send me my package. I order beginning of November, reached out at the end asking for an update. They told me they sent it and gave me a tracking number saying give a few days to update, still nothing by mud December reached out again. Again they told me they just sent it and give a few days to get updates. It's is now after January 1rst still no package called customer service after asking repeatedly to talk to a manager he tried to tell me the package was lost in the warehouse house and consider lost items 5 days after the order was placed? Couldnt tell me all reps kept telling me it was in transit even tho it never left their warehouse. They will take your money, not send the package and then lie about your items status just to keep your money. Awful company and even worst customer services.

2 January 2025
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Absolutely love ordering from here

Absolutely love ordering from here! Unfortunately I am returning the zip up knitted hoodie but mainly because it doesn't have pockets lol. But otherwise I've ordered in the past and they do amazing Everytime!

30 December 2024
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Misleading sales ads

Numerous in-store advertisements promoted a "Buy one, get one 50% off the entire store" sale; however, the cashier clarified that the discount applied only to select items, as indicated on a smaller, less visible sign. This discrepancy in advertising is unacceptable. My family and I will not be returning to this establishment. Polaris mall Delaware ohio

20 December 2024
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Terrible shipping and customer service

Terrible shipping and customer service. I placed an order online and when I went to get it from the post office the bottom of the box was completely opened. The box had one single piece of clear tape on the bottom and one on the top. My items (some breakable) were just thrown into the box without and packaging filler. When I contacted customer service they just didn’t care….first and last time I ever shop at hot topic 🙄

13 December 2024
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

They are the worst

They are the worst, I placed an order of about 7 shirts (about $100), but they were behind schedule for the shipping (about a week has passed and no update). So it was obvious it wasn't going to arrive in time (they still couldn't provide an estimated date, nor the knew when they could give me one), I asked for cancelling the order, they can't, they tell me I have to wait for it and return it myself. Ok, already bad, but I'll do it, but I can't return it by the time they deliver it because I won't be in town for more than a month. They tell me if I don't return it within 30 days, they won't refund me.

Terrible service, is their fault I'm on this problem and they don't do anything to help me.

8 December 2024
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Don't buy from Hot Topic online

Don't buy from Hot Topic online! If your item is on sale/clearance, they will NOT let you return or exchange the item. I bought 3 Olivia Rodrigo shirts for my 11 yr old (Christmas present) and they are HUGE ! Absurd I can't even exchange them for the right size - I'll never buy from Hot Topic EVER AGAIN. Also, their customer service chat is a JOKE, it took me in circles and the bot was an idiot. (At least I hope it was a bot)

15 November 2024
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

How i got scammed

i was having an amazing day and plus going to the outlets my day couldn’t get any better. And than it happened, me and my brother went to hot topic to get some stuff. And there it was a godzilla mystery pack, I picked one and saw all the wonderful options i can get but i got the worst one a ship. Now my whole day is ruined.💀🙏

27 November 2024
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

They just can't get it right!

They literally cannot get anything right! I ordered a Hello Kitty crystal figurine and they sent me a Mickey Mouse Funko Pop. Seriously? I had used a bunch of points and rewards coupons, so when they went to refund me, I only received $12 back but to replace the Hello Kitty figurine? I would have to pay double!! Of course they're out of stock so I have to go somewhere else to try to find this figurine and now pay double! Every time they ship me something they get it wrong. PLUS I'm supposed to be earning points and the local store confirmed that I should have points, but they're nowhere to be found in my account. Hot topic just at this point sucks more than any other store I have ever visited. I need to stop giving them my money immediately!! And Hot topic, if you are reading this, don't bother reaching out to me. You guys just suck. I have contacted your customer service, they suck. I have emailed your customer service, they suck too. All of you could give a crap about your customers. You think that you're in business all this time and that you don't have to give a crap about us. I have spent several thousand dollars over the past decade with your store, but I'm done. Bye 🙄

25 November 2024
Unprompted review
Rated 3 out of 5 stars

I purchased a gift card online in…

I purchased a gift card online in Canada to be used in Canada from hot topic website.
Well, I didn’t realize after the fact, for the $100 gift card that I bought Obviously thinking it’s in Canadian funds, I was charged $144 in USD.

Be careful if you want to buy a hot topic gift card for your love ones in Canada, especially through their website. I don’t live near hot topic so I have no idea if the brick and mortar store is the same.

5 November 2024
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Takes your money, then cancels your order…

Please, don’t order online from here. I previously tried to order from here, the order was automatically cancelled despite £80+ leaving my account. It took over a week for my refund to appear. I just tried to order from here again, £70+ again, thinking that maybe the last time was a glitch or something, but no. The exact same thing has happened, and I wouldn’t be surprised if I don’t get my money back after reading some more of the reviews.

3 November 2024
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I hate this company so much.

I’ve ordered multiple times from them, thinking it’ll be okay.
No. Absolutely not.

Every pre-order item i have purchased gets cancelled after my card is charged and I’ve rarely gotten a refund. I waited 2 months for something only to get a message saying they cancelled it because they didnt have enough stock. Still no refund. Brotha, if i order something, especially a pre-order, and its cancelled because YOU dont have the stock? I expect a damn refund and not the worst customer service known to humanity.

5 October 2024
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

In store

In store, was the holidays, just a FEW DAYS after t he return deadline Two store Managers, were rude/yelled at me and no help to return. Next purchase, I noticed when I looked at home, one was dirty, one had NO SIZE on it, skirt was too big, so I tried to return them and same thing, refused. For one year, email back and forth was just a game, no help. Each time, had to explain the story each time. If you really care about us, keep a FILE for complaints. I did at my job. So, a few items were refused caused me a lot of stress. Please refund!

22 October 2024
Unprompted review

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