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  Spirit Halloween

  6826 Black Horse Pike Ste 205 Egg Hbr Twp, NJ 08234-4132

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  Spirit Halloween

  7712 MONTGOMERY AVE Cincinnati, OH 45239

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  Spirit Halloween

  9521 Taylorsville Rd Jeffersontown, KY 40299

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  Spirit Halloween Store

  110 N Magnolia Ave El Cajon, CA 92020

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  Spirit Halloween

  102 5300 3 Rd Richmond, BC V6X 2X9

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• Initial Complaint

  Date:09/13/2025

  Type:Delivery Issues
  Status:

  ResolvedMore info

  Complaint statuses

  Resolved:

  The complainant verified the issue was resolved to their satisfaction.

  Unresolved:

  The business responded to the dispute but failed to make a good faith effort to resolve it.

  Answered:

  The business addressed the issues within the complaint, but the consumer either a) did not accept the response, OR b) did not notify BBB as to their satisfaction.

  Unanswered:

  The business failed to respond to the dispute.

  Unpursuable:

  BBB is unable to locate the business.

  Ordered two costumes for my children - Kids Light-Up EL Wire Green Stick Figure Costume (SIZE LARGE), and Youth Peely Costume - Fortnite (SIZE XL)The system processed and sent (SIZE SMALL) for both. I asked customer service if I could return. They said I could bring in person. The closest store is over an hour away and they said they would NOT cover shipping cost. I paid ****** ($118.69 USD) as I am out of province and my wife cannot drive on highways, which is why I ordered these online.Their customer service said they would not refund the shipping and made no attempt to allow me to return it without paying out of pocket to return it.

  Business Response

  Date: 09/14/2025

  Good afternoon *******, 

  Thank you for contacting Spirit Halloween's Guest Services! 

  We're sorry to hear that you are experiencing issues in returning order *********. All of our contacts between our guests and our customer service **** is monitored for quality assurance, and we will happily review and have any necessary retraining and conversations with our team to ensure we are assisting guests to our fullest capabilities. We do suggest you visit your nearest local Spirit Halloween to surrender or return the items, where they will be able to refund you for the cost of the costumes, as well as any applicable tax paid. At this time, we have begun processing your shipping cost refund for this order, which can be expected to arrive back onto the original form of payment within 3-5 business days. 

  If you have any further questions, or need any other assistance, please feel free to reach back out to us by phone at ***************, or alternatively via email at: **************************************************. 

  Customer Answer

  Date: 09/14/2025

  [A default letter is provided here which indicates your acceptance of the business's response.  If you wish, you may update it before sending it.]
  
  Better Business Bureau:
  
  I have reviewed the response made by the business in reference to complaint ID ********, and find that this resolution is satisfactory to me.
  

  I'll do my best to bring the costume to a local retailer however as there isn't one in town it'll take me some time to get to one.  From my schedule I should be able to get to one approximately ***** October when I go out of town. 

  Thanks very much 

  Regards,
  
  ******* *******

• Initial Complaint

  Date:09/07/2025

  Type:Service or Repair Issues
  Status:

  ResolvedMore info

  Complaint statuses

  Resolved:

  The complainant verified the issue was resolved to their satisfaction.

  Unresolved:

  The business responded to the dispute but failed to make a good faith effort to resolve it.

  Answered:

  The business addressed the issues within the complaint, but the consumer either a) did not accept the response, OR b) did not notify BBB as to their satisfaction.

  Unanswered:

  The business failed to respond to the dispute.

  Unpursuable:

  BBB is unable to locate the business.

  Went into the Spirit store in *********** with my 13 yr old daughter. We went browsing the store merchandise aisle by aisle like we do every year. This year I was completely taken back when we I saw a giant costume of a p**** The store has no warnings, no signs saying adults only, nothing. There are also p**** and ***** slippers by the registers, at a family store. This is completely unacceptable. I went to the manager on duty, ****, and let him know. He laughed in my face, then proceeded to let me know that since the costumes were labeled adult in Size that I should know that they weren't appropriate. I simply asked him to put a sign up letting other parents know and he told me he could not. Im filing this complaint in an attempt to protect other children from seeing inappropriate adult content at a family store.

  Business Response

  Date: 09/08/2025

  Good evening, 

  Thank you for contacting Spirit Halloween's *************** We are sorry to hear about your recent store visit. We do take these things very serious and would love to look into this further for you. Please, kindly, reach out to us via email at: ************************************** for further assistance with your inquiry. 

  If you have any other additional questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to reach back out. 

  Customer Answer

  Date: 09/08/2025

  [A default letter is provided here which indicates your acceptance of the business's response.  If you wish, you may update it before sending it.]
  
  Better Business Bureau:
  
  I have reviewed the response made by the business in reference to complaint ID ********, and find that this resolution is satisfactory to me.
  
  Regards,
  
  **** ******

• Initial Complaint

  Date:09/01/2025

  Type:Service or Repair Issues
  Status:

  ResolvedMore info

  Complaint statuses

  Resolved:

  The complainant verified the issue was resolved to their satisfaction.

  Unresolved:

  The business responded to the dispute but failed to make a good faith effort to resolve it.

  Answered:

  The business addressed the issues within the complaint, but the consumer either a) did not accept the response, OR b) did not notify BBB as to their satisfaction.

  Unanswered:

  The business failed to respond to the dispute.

  Unpursuable:

  BBB is unable to locate the business.

  On 8/26 I purchased a doll at the ***********, IN store #***** when I checked out the girl asked for my name and email address. I Kept everything in the original packaging. I noticed today, 9/1 they have 20% off one item but not valid on prior purchases so I was going to return it and just repurchase with the coupon. Upon entering the store they advised there is absolutely no way to find a receipt in their system. They dont track receipts. How is that possible? You cant lookup by the card? Even by date or transaction amount they said not possible to find. Why did the girl take my name and email? Very dissatisfied that I cannot use the coupon and the store experience. I understand the importance of keeping a paper receipt but the fact you are telling me that your system does not track transactions is false. I asked for the store manager and they gave me a ******* ****** name. I would like for someone to reach out to me. Thank you.

  Business Response

  Date: 09/02/2025

  Good morning!

  Thank you for your feedback! Due to the seasonal nature and volume of our Spirit locations, our ************************* is able to assist with finding digital receipts. We would need to gather some information from you, but we would be able to look that receipt up for you and assist with the adjustment. Please email us at ************************************** or call us at ************ so we can gather that information and further assist. Have a good day!

  Thank you.

  Customer Answer

  Date: 09/02/2025

  [A default letter is provided here which indicates your acceptance of the business's response.  If you wish, you may update it before sending it.]
  
  Better Business Bureau:
  
  I have reviewed the response made by the business in reference to complaint ID ********, and find that this resolution is satisfactory to me.
  
  Regards,
  
  ******* ********

• Initial Complaint

  Date:12/16/2024

  Type:Service or Repair Issues
  Status:

  AnsweredMore info

  Complaint statuses

  Resolved:

  The complainant verified the issue was resolved to their satisfaction.

  Unresolved:

  The business responded to the dispute but failed to make a good faith effort to resolve it.

  Answered:

  The business addressed the issues within the complaint, but the consumer either a) did not accept the response, OR b) did not notify BBB as to their satisfaction.

  Unanswered:

  The business failed to respond to the dispute.

  Unpursuable:

  BBB is unable to locate the business.

  I purchased a costume from this company back in October on the 15th. The amount was for $52.25 and was for a pickup at a ********** location. I never picked up the costume (I had 2 days to pickup). So I was told my account would be refunded. I waited a couple of weeks and reached out to the company after no refund. I have gotten the run around for 2 months now. I at first got told the refund got processed so I waited a couple weeks after no refund reached out again. They then told me I was never charged. I had to provide a bank statement showing the charge and did so. They then said they would refund the amount. It has now been another couple weeks and have yet to receive a refund. I just want this resolved even if it means sending a check to my house.

  Business Response

  Date: 12/16/2024

  Good evening! 

  This is a copy of the email I sent the guest after calling to explain the check process:
  
  Thank you for reaching back out to *************** I called and left a voicemail but just wanted to confirm that the address you want me to send the check to is *******************************************************************, and make sure it was all right that this check process would take a little longer since we would have to cut the physical check and mail it out. My direct office line is ************, and I'll be here until 9 p.m. EST tonight. I'm not in the office tomorrow, but if you respond to this email, our management team will reach back out. Please let us know if you have any additional questions, and we look forward to resolving this issue for you!

  Once we hear back and confirm the shipping address for the check, we will mail that out to the guest per her request. 

  Thank you!

• Initial Complaint

  Date:11/08/2024

  Type:Service or Repair Issues
  Status:

  AnsweredMore info

  Complaint statuses

  Resolved:

  The complainant verified the issue was resolved to their satisfaction.

  Unresolved:

  The business responded to the dispute but failed to make a good faith effort to resolve it.

  Answered:

  The business addressed the issues within the complaint, but the consumer either a) did not accept the response, OR b) did not notify BBB as to their satisfaction.

  Unanswered:

  The business failed to respond to the dispute.

  Unpursuable:

  BBB is unable to locate the business.

  I ordered a costume on October 23 with a guarantee that the costume would be delivered before Halloween. I spent $81.27 on this costume. I was notified that the package had been shipped the next day and watched the tracking closely, it arrived in ************** on the 30th and said that it was on its way to the local post office. I was told by the post office that if it left ************** on the 30th that it would be delivered on the 31st. It was not, it never made it to the local post office and has now been marked as on its way and will arrive late. After multiple attempts to get Spirit Halloween to issue a refund I was told that I have to wait until it is delivered and I have to send it back before getting a refund. They can see the tracking just like I can, I only live an hour north of ************** and there is no reason that it should not have arrived.

  Business Response

  Date: 11/08/2024

  Good evening. 

  We have begun processing a refund for this order. Please be advised that this is done in two parts so you will receive an automated email stating a lower amount than the total of the costume - this is the sales tax. You will see the full amount reflected onto your original payment method within 7-21 business days. Please let us know if you have any additional questions.
  

  Thank you!

• Initial Complaint

  Date:11/07/2024

  Type:Service or Repair Issues
  Status:

  ResolvedMore info

  Complaint statuses

  Resolved:

  The complainant verified the issue was resolved to their satisfaction.

  Unresolved:

  The business responded to the dispute but failed to make a good faith effort to resolve it.

  Answered:

  The business addressed the issues within the complaint, but the consumer either a) did not accept the response, OR b) did not notify BBB as to their satisfaction.

  Unanswered:

  The business failed to respond to the dispute.

  Unpursuable:

  BBB is unable to locate the business.

  I bought a costume and an accessory from Spirit Halloween, the line was long so I decided to not try the item on and thought I’d do it at home. I tried the costume on and realized I didn’t like how it fit me, so I decided I would return it. I was checking my receipt and it says all sales final by the 25th. There were no signs in store nor was I told this by the 2 associates who helped me. I then called the customer service line and told him the incident. The guy who answered was extremely rude and said “we can’t do anything about it”, so why? I would like my full return of the item.

  Business Response

  Date: 11/11/2024

  Good afternoon, ********
  
  Thank you for providing this receipt from store60380, trans**** on 10/25/24. We're sorry to hear that your costume did not fit as anticipated. Due to the seasonal nature of the stores, guests have until October 18th, 2024 to make any returns and from October 18th - 24th, 2024 to make any exchanges as long as the items are unworn, have the original accessories, are in new and resalable condition, and in the original packaging. There are signs posted at the front of the store near the registers with these dates for review prior to purchase. In order to assist you with these items at this time, you would need to pay shipping to send the items to the warehouse for refund. Include your name and phone number clearly written on a piece of paper inside the shipping box and bring the package to your preferred carrier for return shipment, address provided below:
  
  Spirit Halloween Returns
  **** ***** ****** *** *
  ********** *** *****
  
  Once you receive the return tracking information from the shipment, please reach out to Guest Services directly to provide this tracking number so it may be notated on your account for records. Once delivered, a refund will be processed for the item value back to the original payment method.
  
  Thank you. 

  Customer Answer

  Date: 11/11/2024

  [A default letter is provided here which indicates your acceptance of the business's response.  If you wish, you may update it before sending it.]
  
  
  
  Better Business Bureau:
  
  
  
  I have reviewed the response made by the business in reference to complaint ID ********, and find that this resolution is satisfactory to me.
  
  
  
  
  Regards,
  
  
  
  ******* ********

• Initial Complaint

  Date:11/06/2024

  Type:Product Issues
  Status:

  AnsweredMore info

  Complaint statuses

  Resolved:

  The complainant verified the issue was resolved to their satisfaction.

  Unresolved:

  The business responded to the dispute but failed to make a good faith effort to resolve it.

  Answered:

  The business addressed the issues within the complaint, but the consumer either a) did not accept the response, OR b) did not notify BBB as to their satisfaction.

  Unanswered:

  The business failed to respond to the dispute.

  Unpursuable:

  BBB is unable to locate the business.

  I payed for this item and they charged me for 2 and dident give me a order number or email.saying I ordered it I would want full refund and the item I payed for it never showed up to my house and they took it from my bank

  Business Response

  Date: 11/09/2024

  Good afternoon, ******
  
  We were unable to locate any orders under the name, email, or phone number provided. Did you ever receive an email confirmation, or did the page refresh to say 'Thank you for shopping!' with the order number? Each time the “Place Order” button is clicked it will send a temporary (pending) retail authorization hold to your account. These holds will drop if the order did not go through and you will not be charged as we only charge for items once they ship. If you did not receive an email confirmation from us, the order did not go through and any pending hold you see should drop in 2-3 business days. For specific information regarding authorization hold timeframes and release policies, please reach out to your financial institute.
  
  Thank you.

• Initial Complaint

  Date:11/05/2024

  Type:Service or Repair Issues
  Status:

  AnsweredMore info

  Complaint statuses

  Resolved:

  The complainant verified the issue was resolved to their satisfaction.

  Unresolved:

  The business responded to the dispute but failed to make a good faith effort to resolve it.

  Answered:

  The business addressed the issues within the complaint, but the consumer either a) did not accept the response, OR b) did not notify BBB as to their satisfaction.

  Unanswered:

  The business failed to respond to the dispute.

  Unpursuable:

  BBB is unable to locate the business.

  I placed one valid order with Spirit Halloween on September 7, 2024 in the amount of $65.54. Order number *********. I never placed another order with Spirit Halloween. However, on September 8, Spirit Halloween charged me $47.43 and sent me a costume I never ordered. I tried calling their "guest services" number twice with no resolution. The second time I spoke with a "Janeisha" who told me that once I get a police report I need to contact them back regarding this "fraudulent charge". I told them that my credit card information has not been stolen nor has my credit card been stolen and I cannot file a police report if there is no crime as this could have just been a mistake. "Janeisha" continued to place me on hold with no resolution.

  Business Response

  Date: 11/09/2024

  Good evening, *******
  
  We're sorry for any confusion. When an order is placed, a temporary (Pending) retail authorization hold is placed on the account by your financial institute for the amount of the order, to ensure the funds are available for the purchase. We do not charge your payment method until the items process for shipment from the warehouse. This means if any items are shipped separately, you will receive multiple smaller charges adding up to the order total. Upon review, this order ********* was shipped in two parts. Records show an order total authorization for $65.54 on 9/7/24 when the order was placed. One item was available for shipment immediately and was processed that day, resulting in a payment capture of $18.11. The other item did not ship until 9/8/24, with a payment capture of $47.43. Attached please find screenshots of the payment history for this order in the system, showing the authorized amount different capture amounts. The authorization for the total $65.54 would have been released by your financial institute once the final charge was pending. If these do not match your records, please provide a clear photo of your current statement showing the alternate amounts so we may reach out to our Finance Department for further assistance.
  
  Thank you.

• Initial Complaint

  Date:11/04/2024

  Type:Sales and Advertising Issues
  Status:

  AnsweredMore info

  Complaint statuses

  Resolved:

  The complainant verified the issue was resolved to their satisfaction.

  Unresolved:

  The business responded to the dispute but failed to make a good faith effort to resolve it.

  Answered:

  The business addressed the issues within the complaint, but the consumer either a) did not accept the response, OR b) did not notify BBB as to their satisfaction.

  Unanswered:

  The business failed to respond to the dispute.

  Unpursuable:

  BBB is unable to locate the business.

  On 10/18/24 I placed an order for 4 costumes with order number ********* and when they arrived. I Only had one costume. on 10/21/24 I Was issued a refund and they advised me 7-10 business days and I still have not rcvd anything but $17.

  Business Response

  Date: 11/05/2024

  Good evening, 

  We see this refund has been processed for this order. Please be advised that this is done in two parts so you will receive an automated email stating a lower amount than the total of the order - this is the sales tax and shipping for the three items you did not receive. You will see the full amount reflected onto your original payment method within 7-21 business days due to the high volume of the season. This order is showing as having been processed in our records. Please let us know if you have any additional questions.

  Thank you!

• Initial Complaint

  Date:11/03/2024

  Type:Product Issues
  Status:

  AnsweredMore info

  Complaint statuses

  Resolved:

  The complainant verified the issue was resolved to their satisfaction.

  Unresolved:

  The business responded to the dispute but failed to make a good faith effort to resolve it.

  Answered:

  The business addressed the issues within the complaint, but the consumer either a) did not accept the response, OR b) did not notify BBB as to their satisfaction.

  Unanswered:

  The business failed to respond to the dispute.

  Unpursuable:

  BBB is unable to locate the business.

  On October 28th, I purchased a dinosaur inflatable costume. Unfortunately, the fan in the original costume malfunctioned on the same day, necessitating an exchange.
  
  While the replacement costume initially functioned correctly, the fan failed again on October 31st, rendering the costume unusable for my son’s Halloween plans.
  
  Although I no longer have the physical receipt, I can provide a copy of my bank statement as proof of purchase.
  
  Given the repeated product failures, I kindly request a full refund for the defective costume.
  
  Thank you for your prompt attention to this matter.

  Business Response

  Date: 11/04/2024

  Good afternoon,

  We are sorry to hear your item was not functional for the holiday. Can you please provide any photos available to show the issues experienced? We would be happy to assist you further with this issue. We can locate your receipt in our records with the below information.

  Store of purchase:

  Date of purchase:

  Last 4 of CC used:

  Thank you!

  Customer Answer

  Date: 11/12/2024

  
  
  Complaint: ********
  
  
  I have attached a picture of the barcode for you. The amount paid for the costume was $76.00, if you need another snapshot of that statement, let me know. I did round up my total for a donation however, I am not quite sure what that total was. I’m sure once you locate the receipt you would be able to see that amount. Thank you! 

  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  Regards,
  
  
  
  ******* ****

  Business Response

  Date: 11/13/2024

  Good evening, ********
  
  Thank you for providing that information. After confirming payment information with you by phone, the receipt for transaction 5474 on 10/26/24 at store61529 - Fort Worth, TX was successfully located, copy attached for your records. A refund request has been submitted to our Finance Department for the costume value paid ($75.76) to be returned to the original payment method. Please allow up to 14-21 business days for this manual refund request to be processed through your financial institute and the funds released to your account. If you have any additional inquiries or concerns, please do not hesitate to reach back out.
  
  Thank you.