I ordered the limited-edition Harry…
I ordered the limited-edition Harry Potter x Crocs Marauder’s Map clogs from Journeys. One of the main reasons I purchased them was the special Harry Potter collector box prominently shown with the shoes in the product photos. When my order arrived, the Crocs had been shipped loose in a Journeys bag with no original box.
What frustrated me most was how difficult it was to get the issue resolved. Customer service eventually confirmed to me in writing that this item is typically provided with its original box and acknowledged that the original packaging was missing from my order. However, nobody could explain what happened to the box or why my pair had been shipped without it.
By the time I contacted them, the collaboration was sold out, so simply returning the shoes for a refund would have left me unable to repurchase the complete product. I was initially offered only a $10 partial refund, then a promotional code, despite the fact that this was a fulfillment issue and not a case of me simply changing my mind about the purchase. I had to go through multiple representatives and repeatedly ask for the matter to be escalated.
After a lot of back and forth, Journeys ultimately gave me a full refund and allowed me to keep the Crocs, which I think was a fair resolution considering they could no longer provide the missing packaging or replace the sold-out item. I appreciate that they eventually made it right.
That said, it should not have taken this much effort to resolve something Journeys acknowledged was missing from the original shipment. For a limited-edition/collectible collaboration, the original packaging matters, especially when it is prominently featured in the advertising. I’m satisfied with the final resolution, but disappointed with the fulfillment and how difficult it was to get there.




