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Big Bertha Original
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Top positive review

2 Nov 2023
 Verified review
I love my beanbag but was very disappointed at needing to fill it myself from the bag of beans. I expected to open the box and have something I could sit on straight away. I was also disappointed at the assumption that I live with someone, or have someone I can ask to help me with the task, as the instructions advise against tackling the task alone. When friends come to visit I don't ask them to work. It's a good thing this is a type of seat, because after several hours spent filling it, I really needed to sit down! You gave some reasons why it's done this way, but I would rather have paid extra and had it pre-filled. You could offer this as an option.

Top negative review

11 Dec 2023
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Upon delivery, the box was left outside our 2nd floor flat. With a trail of polystyrene balls all the way through our block. The fact that this is self assembly is hidden in the features section of the product and I feel this should be highlighted more clearly on the page. The bag for our polystyrene balls was broken upon arrival and once we had put all the balls inside the beanbag, I don’t feel there is enough to fill it. So I don’t know how many had fallen out in transit, but I could count more than 100 on the trail up to our flat. I feel mislead when purchasing this. It’s a messy job and not clearly stated that it self assembly. I really hope our niece likes this and it’s worth the aggravation of putting together and apologising to our neighbours for the mess caused by its delivery. I would love to know how that bag of beans is supposed to fill the entire bean bag. It’s saggy. See pics.
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2 Apr 2024
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The beans don't stay in any of the right places so it ends up like a blob which my daughter struggles to get into.
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Answer by Big Bertha Original
15 Apr 2024
Sorry to hear this! Please send a photo to customer services, they will be able to help.
28 Mar 2024
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Not worth the money. Very expensive

The beanbag came in two parts where you have to pour the balls Into the beanbag, which is an absolute nightmare, even with two of you. It’s really not worth the money, it’s incredibly expensive for what it is.
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Answer by Big Bertha Original
17 Apr 2024
Our team contacted you, waiting to hear back from you.
27 Mar 2024
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Did not realize you had to fill your own bag with the beads supplied! What a mess with beads all over house. Should have been filled at warehouse not in customer's home.
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Answer by Big Bertha Original
12 Apr 2024
Sorry to hear this, we do mention assembly is required apologies if this was not clear before placing the order. Let us know if you require further assistance.
27 Mar 2024
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I received this product and was not worth the money.

I received this product and was immediately disappointed with the presentation as the beanbag needs to be ‘assembled’. The polystyrene balls is in a separate bag to the casing, and despite best efforts, it is a very messy exercise as the filling goes everywhere. At this price, I would have expected the bean bag to come ready for use. The material of the casing was also quite poor and does not have the quality I would expect for >£100. I had then decided to return for a refund, but have received no correspondence after nearly 2 weeks. VERY disappointing!
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Answer by Big Bertha Original
12 Apr 2024
We apologize for the delay with the refund. Thank you for your patience.
23 Mar 2024
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The item I received was damaged. Should have been checked before shopping to customer
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Answer by Big Bertha Original
12 Apr 2024
Apologies, we could have helped with a refund or exchange, but the item was binned before contacting us.
22 Mar 2024
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Too expensive poor practises
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17 Apr 2024
Our team contacted you, waiting to hear back from you.
19 Mar 2024
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The product was not suitable. Too expensive for this type of item
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Answer by Big Bertha Original
22 Mar 2024
Our customer service contacted with options regarding your order but unfortunately the item has been thrown away, we cannot help further.
14 Mar 2024
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The item was not as I expected - disappointing

The item was not as expected and I had to fill myself which was not easy. Zip pull was a pink paperclip! Not enough fillling so I wrote to them via their online system. They have never replied. Not impressed and the item has already collapsed through lack of filling and is not like the picture on website. Expensive and not worth the money. I don’t recommend.
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Answer by Big Bertha Original
15 Mar 2024
Sorry to hear you feel this way, there is a reply to your email on 28.02 at 10am after receiving your email on 28.02 afternoon. Customer Service requested a photo of the item so they can assist you with the filling and information about the zip. Email has been sent again, waiting to hear from you.
13 Mar 2024
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Liked the material however far smaller than anticipated.....also more beans required
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Answer by Big Bertha Original
15 Mar 2024
Thank you for contacting our customer service team, your return request is in process.
5 Mar 2024
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AWFUL

You have to fill the bean bag yourself!!!! Been trying for an hour now and still not done, tiny polystyrene balls everywhere. An absolute nightmare product. Would never have bought if I had known!
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Answer by Big Bertha Original
7 Mar 2024
We are sorry to hear you are not happy with the item, assembly required is noted in the characteristics of the products. Customer service has contacted you, waiting to hear back from you.
3 Mar 2024
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Much smaller than we imagined. Size should be clearer on the website
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Answer by Big Bertha Original
6 Mar 2024
We are sorry to hear this. Every item has a diagram with an image and the sizes. If you need further assistance, please contact sales@bigberthaoriginal.com
2 Mar 2024
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Could be better

It would be so much better if the beanbag came ready stuffed. Doing it at home is such a faff and so many of the styrofoam beans spill out and it’s messy. I would prefer to buy from somewhere where it’s ready-stuffed professionally, so wouldn’t buy from here again or recommend.
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Answer by Big Bertha Original
5 Mar 2024
Wea re sorry to hear there was an issue with the filling process. Please email sales@bigberthaoriginal.com and the team with check your options.
2 Mar 2024
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Polystyrene balls were loose outside packaging bag and in the box. Messy getting them in the item.
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Answer by Big Bertha Original
5 Mar 2024
We are sorry to hear there was an issue with the filling process. If you need further assistance, please send a photo of your item to sales@bigberthaorignal.com and they will be able to help.
1 Mar 2024
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It's nothing like the photo. Those granules are dangerous for children and difficult to stuff into the cover
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Answer by Big Bertha Original
5 Mar 2024
Sorry to hear this, our customer service contacted you to help, waiting for your reply.
26 Feb 2024
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They need to make it clearer that it's self assembly!

Ordered a footstool and was quite surprised when it didn't arrive already assembled. If I had read the reviews fully beforehand I would have seen there was a common theme of people missing this info at the very bottom of the Features section, and also that there wasn't enough filling provided. I didn't bother opening the packages within as I knew it would be a nightmare, so I can't comment on the quality. I also had to chase for the refund which took nearly 3 weeks to go back to my account.
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Answer by Big Bertha Original
27 Feb 2024
We are sorry to hear the information was not clear and the delay with the refund. This has been solved for you. Thank you for your patience.
25 Feb 2024
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The zip under the chair has a tacky paper clip attached rather than a proper zip. It feels like the zip is going to break. Feels and looks cheap not had it long and it's getting misshapen.
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Answer by Big Bertha Original
27 Feb 2024
We provided you information about the zip and how it works as this is a safety zip, sorry this was not good for you. A free returned was offered but it was declined. Thanks.
24 Feb 2024
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It’s my fault for not reading the measurements but if it’s advertised as big Bertha you would expect it to be large but in reality it’s only suitable for pre teens, too late to return it. Excellent product for children though
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Answer by Big Bertha Original
27 Feb 2024
Sorry to hear this, measurements are shown online. There is a 30-day period for returns/exchanges for your order, if you require further assistance, please contact customer service at sales@bigberthaoriginal.com
18 Feb 2024
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Not enough bum space

Bought for my 2 year old, he cant sit on it and slides out becauae the bum space is too small and he is uncomfortable.
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Answer by Big Bertha Original
22 Feb 2024
We are sorry to hear this, please send a photo of your item to sales@bigberthaoriginal.com and they will be able to help with your order.
18 Feb 2024
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Part of order ripped. Not enough beans to fill it.
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Answer by Big Bertha Original
22 Feb 2024
We are sorry to hear this, please send a photo of your item to sales@bigberthaoriginal.com and they will be able to help with the issue.
16 Feb 2024
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Easy to order, arrives on time would have been 5 stars if they could package the replacement beans in a bag that doesn’t result in a high portion of the beans ending up all over the floor. Very difficult to fill. Once it’s done a great product
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Answer by Big Bertha Original
16 Feb 2024
Thank you for your review!