Fanatics made it an awful Christmas for sports fans as plenty of them got screwed over by the apparel supplier with botched products.
The company, founded by Michael Rubin in 2011, has become the man plug for sports jerseys, which is pretty remarkable given how often they mess up. The main complaints from fans range from annoying wait times to poor quality.
This holiday season prompted even more mediocrity from the supplier, with many fans getting some of the most ridiculous gear.
Some fans simply didn’t get what they ordered, while others got paraphernalia that was falling apart. Of course, shipping mistakes can happen anywhere, but it’s not as understandable when Fanatics is involved because of how often this happens.
As such, X user @DarkoStateNews put together a thread listing all the things Fanatics got wrong. Some of these mistakes are so shocking that one can’t help but wonder whether they were done on purpose.
How Fanatics Stole Christmas
Actual gifts people received from @Fanatics this holiday season. 🎅🏻👹
— Justin Spiro (@DarkoStateNews) December 26, 2024
Fanatics Did Everyone Dirty With Some Of The Most Botched Products You’ll Ever See
One fan got a Josh Allen-Hines jersey with the numbers on backward, while another got a Caleb Williams with the wrong number entirely. A Puka Nacua-themed shirt had the wrong last name, with someone else getting Auburn sneakers after his wife ordered Carolina Panthers Nikes.
Name ❌
Number ❌
Otherwise, spot on.
(@talentlessshack) pic.twitter.com/05dHoPdKqn
— Justin Spiro (@DarkoStateNews) December 26, 2024
The NFL patch was falling off someone’s jersey. Another fan received a cap with words appearing to be faded, while someone’s Karl-Anthony Towns Knicks jersey had different numbers on the front and back.
Lions fans were particularly disappointed after one received a Detroit Eagles jersey, while another ordered an Amon-Ra St. Brown tee but got a Saquon Barkley shirt instead.
Maybe Fanatics is rooting for the Eagles to win the NFC?
Or maybe they just hate Detroit, because…
Fanatics isn’t under any pressure to get its act right as it has a stranglehold on the market and is the officially licensed partner of all leagues and just about every team. It appears fans just have to keep taking the risk.
