Eugene M.
Buyer beware! Because they don't care.
Placed order online for "Divine Gourmet Gift Basket" which was anything but especially considering it cost $135.00. Substitutions were sub par to items shown on web site. Especially Fair Trade Coffee which was subbed by non fair trade generic breakfast blend. Chocolate Truffles were substituted by plain assorted chocolates. The basket arrived damaged due to lack of care in handling instructions prior to shipping. Issues were raised with their Customer Service Agent who hid behind their "policies" of substitution and packaging and failed to acknowledge their blame. We were so embarrassed by what we received that we would not gift it to the intended recipient. We won't buy from them again and neither should you. It was our first and will be our last purchase from this non caring organization.
Response from Hazelton's Gift Baskets USADec 15, 2025
Thank you for contacting us and for sharing your feedback. We’re truly sorry to hear that your experience did not meet your expectations and that the gift caused disappointment. We always do our best to ensure every gift is delivered on time and thoughtfully presented. However, from time to time, substitutions may be necessary if certain items become unavailable or discontinued after our product listings are published. This is a common practice within the gifting industry due to frequent changes in product availability. When substitutions are required, our team carefully selects replacement items that are similar and of equal or greater value to complete the order without delay. The degree of substitution can vary, and in rare cases, multiple items—or the overall contents—may differ from what is shown online. Because many orders are time-sensitive and processed in high volume, we’re not always able to contact customers in advance regarding specific substitutions. By placing an order, customers agree to our terms and conditions, including our substitution and refund policies, which allow for substitutions without entitlement to refunds or compensation. That said, we apologize if the substitutions and the condition of the basket did not meet your expectations. We appreciate you taking the time to share your experience, and we’re sorry this order did not reflect the level of care you were hoping for.




