Pier One a Huge Disappointment

sparklestar · ‎03-09-2010

Last fall I bought several decorative items. I purchase two glass pumpkins and it appeared there was some kind of paper or foil inside. Anyway, I took them out this year and they are covered with black spots. I also purchased three or four of these glass pumpkins and they were all carefully packed in bubble wrap inside a box and in a closet when I put them away. They are all cracked (not broken, just cracked throughout). I also purchased several sets of really tiny lights. They didn't last more than a couple uses and I had to keep replacing the batteries. They sell junk IMO.

CelticCrafter · ‎03-09-2010

Their shipping is terrible also.

IndyNana · ‎06-26-2013

I cannot vouch for the glass pumpkin issue. I have had several for a couple of years and had no problem. I can however agree that their Glimmer Strings are terrible. The batteries run out very quickly - only coming on 3-4 times before needing new batteries. QVC's Bethlehem Lights are far superior. As for shipping issues, I have never had a problem. I always receive my orders within 2-3 days.

SilleeMee · ‎05-22-2016

I remember shopping at Pier One store when it was in our once-popular mall back when I was a teen in the seventies. It was such a cool store back then with all the neat hippie-chic stuff. Loved how you could smell the incense burning as you walked in the door. It's changed quite a bit since then. Seems now they sell a lot of junky stuff, but I'm sure there are nice things too. I don't go there anymore.

ID2 · ‎06-25-2012

What else can I say about Pier One other than 99% of their stuff is made in China! That should explain a lot!

"Pure Michigan"

CANDLEQUEEN · ‎03-09-2010

@IndyNana wrote:
I cannot vouch for the glass pumpkin issue. I have had several for a couple of years and had no problem. I can however agree that their Glimmer Strings are terrible. The batteries run out very quickly - only coming on 3-4 times before needing new batteries. QVC's Bethlehem Lights are far superior. As for shipping issues, I have never had a problem. I always receive my orders within 2-3 days.

So true. My husband and I purchased a large lantern from them last year, and I had some flameless candles, so we bought the Glimmer Strings, and poof a week or so later ran out of batteries........I think I will purchase some from either Bethelem lights or Valerie this year......My husband couldn't believe how fast they ran out!