BIG W Karingal

1751 reviews

Cranbourne Rd, Frankston VIC 3199, Australia

www.bigw.com

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BIG W Karingal is a Department store located at Cranbourne Rd, Frankston VIC 3199, Australia. It has received 1751 reviews with an average rating of 4.1 stars.

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Hours

Monday8AM-9PM
Tuesday8AM-9PM
Wednesday8AM-7PM
Thursday9AM-6PM
Friday8AM-8PM
Saturday8AM-8PM
Sunday8AM-8PM

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  • The address of BIG W Karingal: Cranbourne Rd, Frankston VIC 3199, Australia

  • BIG W Karingal has 4.1 stars from 1751 reviews

  • Department store

  • "The click and collect staff were rude and did not comply with their own T&C's"

    "Really disgusting 'customer service' experience today"

    "Great shopping experience today from start to finish"

    "I am very impressed by Jen professional service, personal approach, her will to help and patience with me"

    "Don't ever buy balloons here got sold a faulty one took it back they said yeah it happens sometimes youl just have to buy another one which is already terrible in itself but"

Reviews

  • Khloe McCullagh

The click and collect staff were rude and did not comply with their own T&C's. We ordered a product to be collected and unfortunately I could no longer collect it. I asked my partner to grab it from the store and looked up what needed to be done so that he could collect it. The T&C's stated we needed to send an email to BigW and have a copy of said email provided to the staff upon collection. When my partner did this the lady was abrupt and rude to him and insisted that she called me to check. When she called I confirmed my partner would be collecting the item to which she told me next time I needed to fill out the correct persons details or ring the store. I said no worries we just were doing what the T&C's stated we needed to do to which she told me that they do not get the emails and this is no longer the procedure. After all of this my partner then got stopped upon exiting and was made to hold this heavy item for a long period of time whilst they tried to figure out if he was stealing the item. Once they realised he was not stealing it they offered a trolley to him. Very unprofessional and rude.

  • Emma vdG

Really disgusting 'customer service' experience today. Served by a old lady at the returns/click & collect section. She basically scolded us because she thought we'd intentionally used the incorrect card for a return purchase. She ended the interaction very abruptly by saying "well I don't know where that's gone" and turned her back on us only to then talk about us to her co-worker. We were completely taken aback. We felt like we'd done something wrong when we hadn't, which I tried to tell her - calmly, I'll add - sadly, instead of listening she spoke over me trying to correct me and then walked off...? I imagine this lady hates her job... but why is that someone else's problem?

  • Christine Rennie

Great shopping experience today from start to finish. Service was first class in every way. The doorway greeter saw me looking puzzled at the entry+ directed me towards the right end of store. Staff approached me to see if I needed help+ when the shelf was bare (sold out) he got what I needed from out the back ( just delivered he said). At the checkout the staff member saw I probably needed a trolley due2 the size/dimensions of the item (or longer arms)+ a trolley appeared. 4 excellent retail staff- thankyou! Am very happy with the dog crate+ comfy bedding purchased at very good prices. Fur baby is not sure if he likes it though. I will be back.

  • GRACE Stankiewicz

I am very impressed by Jen professional service, personal approach, her will to help and patience with me. During my shopping, one of the items I shop for was not available on the shelf (cosmetics). Jen offered to call me, when she find it in the storage room, and she did as she promise. I am impressed and grateful. Hovewer, she was not alone. At the checkout I met Maxine who did help me out by packing my little cactus for a safe journey home (not to be squoshed in the carrying bag). Big W is lucky to have you both an your beautiful souls. Merry Christmas!

  • Danny Jagger

Don't ever buy balloons here got sold a faulty one took it back they said yeah it happens sometimes youl just have to buy another one which is already terrible in itself but.... they were out of stock of that letter in my colour so now my colours were gonna be outta wack so I wanted to return them all and change colour theme but they wouldn't let me return the others cause they wernt faulty. So I can have 1 colour wrong in my line up or I can spend another $280 to rebuy in a matching colour customer service zero spotlight next time and every other time!

  • Dee Whitford

Very busy for Black Friday sale, but staff seemed to handle the rush well. New review. It's a bit annoying, that so often I go into Big W, and they have moved a few things around, it is probably for a good reason, but never the less, quite annoying. Still moving things around, but don't like the fact that there is only one cashier to check out, if you don't like the non personal self check out. Especially difficult for older customers, some of whom prefer to be served, rather that the technology of self help. Still like Big W Karingal though.....

  • Mick Levacsics

This is unfortunate, but I did have a bad customer experience returning a faulty PS5 with the team at Karingal. Firstly, didn't seem that they wanted to help me and then really didn't know what to do with my repair/exchange. When I left the details to call me back when the store manager returned having the weekend off, I never got an email that was promised. Sony have been way better in terms of service and rectifying the issue for me. Sorry team but you need to follow up on these things when you say you would, not overly difficult.

  • Lisa

It's a discrase for a laybuy big w is actually asking for a $15 one off payment for service fee and you don't get that back on top of that they won't 10% deposit allso l did shopping online and got wrong size and payed with buy now pay later l went in and asked to get a different size and she said because l brought stuff online that l could not do a exchange a discrase the big bosses at big w should be ashamed of them selfs what kind of policy is that 3 things l found out today a shame on you big w a Australian discrase

  • Moya

Placed an order today for click & collect between 4-5pm. Got there 4:15 and waited for a text to tell me when the order was ready for pick up. Didn't get one by 5pm so I went and enquired, got told they were an hour behind and if I wanted to wait it may take 20 mins to an hour. So 6pm at the latest if not come back tomorrow and it should be ready by then. Decided to wait and still nothing...... so frustrating. Why offer a service if you can't deliver as promised.

  • Amanda Stuffin

The lady at the return area could loose her attitude. Asked to swap some pants had the receipt on my phone but didn’t have the barcode (which was easy to quickly get). She walked off while I was waiting for the barcode which was less than 2 minutes. She never came back and just walked off. We don’t need the eye roll and the attitude love. It’s either time to retire or time to get an attitude adjustment. Just because you’re old doesn’t mean you get to be rude. Ty.

  • Sharyn Sauer

It was busy things are starting to disappear off shelves but still lots of specials Today I got 20%off a board game however if you are wanting to layby be aware there is a $15 fee now Still there is so much to find here from party balloons to books and toys shoes beauty products homewares confectionery and the list continue checkout manual or cash register and parking available at the centre It is near the hungry jacks side so a quick enterence is possible

  • Caleb Mulcahy

Won’t be ever going back to big w I ordered a cubby house the box was open and had black mould all over and then I ordered a nerf gun and it was broken. And my son was let down. And then when I took it back they refunded me the money when i asked for store credit and they said they can’t but the lady next to me got store credit and got it straight away I think that’s unfair. Once again won’t be going back..

  • Katey Cross-Keizers

Came for a click and collect as was not available in my area. Nice clean store, easy access. The lady at the front was very helpful leading me where to go. There was not a single trolley though and when I asked I was told that's because the trolley collector person had not started work yet. This was at 9.30am. So if you are heading in early and see a trolley in the car park, grab it on your way in!

  • mike boyle

Being a bachelor I realised I have no idea how to buy bedding , I got pretty much everything wrong in pillow cases, returned them after 3 months of having a kidney stone and not able to drive , I arrived with the wrong receipt , the lad with the mohawk at your service desk was absolutely brilliant , tracked down my purchase and did everything possible to help me out. Exceptional service.

  • Heather Burgess

I wanted to use afterpay yesterday for the first time, and was served by a lady named Renee. Stupid me had not set it up properly on my phone. She was amazing, talking me through it and showing me what to do.l really appreciated it! Lucky for me there wasn’t a queue, most people going through self serve. Thankyou Renee for your time and patience.

  • Kylie M

Hard to find help when you need it And it shows that it's a discount department store. They need to smile more and keep an eye on their prices tickets... I found 4 which were out of date!! And from the goodness of my heart I took them down so it is 4 less items where customers argue but I get it for free but they don't at big w as it isn't a supermarket

  • Ash Pugh

Asked for help with a maternity bra to find out what suited best, she walked me to the isle but couldn't answer my questions I asked if someone could please explain sizing and she said no there was no one to help with my enquiry and she didn't help, if you have someone working with clothes they should know what there selling

  • Crystal Kennett

Click and collect was super easy, the team were amazingly awesome and went above and beyond for me. I would recommend over any other company. I understand completely the delay and availability issues, and I appreciate the time and effort the team put in. Anything I want, they have options. My go-to for what I want.

  • talitha jeans

Had an unusual problem with my phone I purchased from big W. Service staff went above and beyond too rectify my problem and offering me an exchange for a new one. So happy they were able to help me and Understand my issues and fixing the situation so I didn't end up without a working phone.

  • Bernard Stinson

Be wary of the fake security o the door they threaten you if you don't show them dockets of items they don't even sell. Absolutely ridiculous behaviour. Stop me and see what happens. Lawyers are waiting for the call. Education of your staff is required, including Tim the manager.

  • Sandra Lee

Garden area has been closed down, substance addicted folks were openly shoplifting and eating food from the shelves, no sizes in women's swimwear or footwear. Might have told the staff if they weren't so rude and incompetent on previous visits where they refused to help me.

  • Sarah Tregoning

Staff here are always friendly. From the greeter at the door, who is always open and happy to give directions when needed, to the checkout staff and even the security guard. I love shopping here, because it's clean, and family friendly, not to mention great value for money.

  • TiMMoTEuS III

Severely understocked in many sections at the moment, such as the cables and adapters shelf in the electronics section, for example. Such arrogance from a corporate parasite that has been a major contributor to the suffocation of many local small businesses over the years.

  • James R

I would not bother using click and collect. Ordered something, when we tried to collect they couldn't find the order, then told out of stock and they cancelled the order and refunded. It is now late Sunday afternoon and competitors are closed.... complete waste of time

  • Timothy Paulin

Great place to go to if you want to buy a big brand at a lower price or if you want to buy cleaning products in bulk and not go to Costco and paid membership fee and you can still do it at BIG W and still pay cheaper price which is great if you want to save money

  • Wayne “Dusty” Miller

OK, but NOT impressed for catering to disables. No room for operating a mobility scooter in and around clothing specifically in men's section. I needed to spend $500 0n men's clothing, but no access, total disappointment will try kMart or Target instead!

  • Rob

Click and collect was told all 6 of 6 items available only to find out only 1 of 6 items available when I collected it. Staff at rear service desk are unfriendly and not helpful. Store currently undergoing remodel and it's hard to find what you want.

  • Michael Scotts

Got there at 7:55 am, to be cheerfully greeted by an older lady with even-cheerier coloured hair. We had the store to ourselves; found exactly what we needed and at a good price. Over to thecself-serve checkout and, as we deoarted with our

  • Rebecca H

Friendly staff great prices Clean store . Plenty of variety you can shop for everything from baby, homeware, kids, school, outdoor, snacks, birthdays, reading ect Not much baby stuff at the moment that is nice for girls tons for boys though

  • sprocketrocket07

One of my favourite go to shops as usually has the best prices for just about anything. Friendly, helpful staff. I always avoid the self serve checkout aisles in favour of the ones that are staffed. There are jobs here that need protecting.

  • Digger Tactical

Very poor return service on one of their products. Given I lost my receipt & did provide my ID, I was told there’s nothing they can do. So I had to leave the faulty Paper Shredder on their desk & leave with nothing. Dissatisfied as I’m a

  • Reptars adventures

I would post a zero if I could however one it is. I have a trauma bear that I carry for my anxiety and depression. I walked in with the toy dinosaur and thought nothing of it as me having the dinosaur has never been an issue. Went in to

  • Hayden McLachlan

The store is layed out well. Easy to find the items you need. Friendly staff. But sometimes there are loose items around the place, especially in the shoe area. Doesn't look appealing and is a tripping hazard. Good store. I recommend.

  • Spencer Brincat

Great department store. Plenty of friendly faced and kind staff ready to help with any request. Always stocked with things I need n great sale prices on children's and adult clothing and a great range of both. Lay-by is great

  • Koko Bo

Very bad service in party area, when i was waiting with 2 kids for 15 minutes to be served and i just asked for a Balloon for my kids at 8:35 pm they didn't gave me, it's a shame, if I could put zero I would've put …

  • Izzy

Had the item I wanted in stock, but out the back, so I was asked to click and collect it and come back another day. Why was I in the store again? Weird system, not responsive at all. Staff were nice but THE SYSTEM!!!!

  • Liam O'Brien

Kicked us out for being there. Just because we are teenagers. Staff are obnoxious and told us to leave even though we were being respectful. They checked all our bags as we left. Never shopping there ever again …

  • Donna Copelin

I needed a refund for a item and the staff went beyond and back to assist me with the upmost respect. They were friendly, informative about my return and fast. Customer service is 10/10 at the Karingal Store.

  • K G

Good place and space to shop. Affordable and quality items in store. Although I feel like they do usually have fewer items on stock. Overall would come once in awhile to shop on their sale.

  • Leanne Holness

Big W Karingal had a good range of different things to buy for Christmas. unfortunately every shop is expensive now. But Big W had some really good bargains on sale which was really good.

  • Freddie Farnarkle

Wow! What a huge variety of stuff. Great prices. Super friendly staff. Amazing selection of stuff from baby stuff, party stuff, men's and women's clothing to my favourite the lingerie.

  • Jimmy O’Keefe

BIG W used to be on the same page as kmart and it was great, now everything it just overpriced. Even the cheapest stuff cost too much for what it actually is. No thanks.

  • Trace van Lieshout

Recent upgrades have left Big W looking more like a warehouse than department store. It was hard to find what I wanted seeing as the layout had completely changed.

  • Lauren Grogan

Good experience today,easy parking,big W not too busy,& they had the products l came to purchase ✅️✅️✅️always competitive price wise …

  • Shona

The parking is so much better now so it's easier to access. The staff are lovely, lots of counters & self serve. It's a huge shop with pretty much everything.

  • Stuart Edwards

Great friendly staff,with a wide variety of items.Very handy go-to store that will hopefully be around for a long while in a tough retail environment........

  • Jeff Bryce

I like how big the store is & the variety, the main downfall is how narrow the aisles are, hardly any space when people are pushing trolleys & prams around.

  • A wen

A very spacious big w. It's very modern compared to other big w I've been mainly in the city and southeast side. Staff are very friendly and helpful.

  • Carol Jensen

Staff members were helpful as I couldn't find the toy I was looking for. It was a clearance item unavailable instore. I chose another similar toy.

  • Michelle Duffus

Love this store it is my go to even though I love an hour away plenty of parking and the fact there are plenty of other stores around is a bonus

  • Anne Astorino

Looks like they've just updated the floor. Still unpacking. Tricky to find the pay station- not at the front door a la the JB HI FI experience.

  • Luciano

Good price points and easy to find the departments. Staff was available for assistance. Stock levels and season stock, a little disappointing.

  • Andrew Jennings

More space inside the store. Better ratio of checkouts to customers. New centre has more facilities. Superior to the stores at Bayside centre.

  • William Saxon

The stores are inviting the security are intrusive and rude following you around store but hey the bins area highlight we love you big W

  • Michelle Allen

It was very busy but found what I needed straight away , there were plenty of checkouts available so they moved through quickly.

  • Mel Bas

Store always well stocked and fairly clean. Has a good party section. Never any staff too help out in the beauty department..

  • Rhonda MOFFITT

Cupboards were bare .... no much variety. A few days later I visited another BigW with a full range of women's, much better.

  • Jessica Duffy

Shelves bare, always out of stock and hard to find anything due to poor layout… such a shame as it’s been great in the past

  • Belinda Scutt

Haven't been for a while.. can not understand the changes.. it's a big no from me.. will shop at Target from now on.

  • Kevin Jones

Plenty of free undercover, shaded & normal parking. Big W going through renovations, will look good when finished.

  • Marion L

Bit hard to find a team member to ask where 'everything' has been relocated but the new look is clean and fresh.

  • sophie Foley

Spoke to Helen in customer service and she is lovely and very helpful, defiantly needs a raise. Thankyou Helen!

  • Bobbie Atkinson

Always professional staff. Looking forward to having another great shopping experience at Big W Karingal …

  • Mike Searles

Open spaces between aisles of stock. Self-serve checkout is always fast. Staff at checkout assist when needed.

  • Elizabeth Deacon

Such a spacious store, well set out, easy signage and staff very pleasant. Registers open and not a long wait.

  • Suzanne Kehl

Been going here for a while. I love how they have made the walk ways so much bigger. It's a great store now.

  • A Harding

It's very jog and has good options but the change room is all the way in the corner and really hard to find

  • marcia kani

This is a Great store to shop at the staff is really helpful. I will be going back to this store to shop.

  • Brian Fox

At the moment it is being upgraded with new fixtures and extended where the garden section used to be.

  • paula jeric

not a fan of the new renovation. less items especially for men. it feels like its all over the place.

  • Charles Weisz

Great place to pick up any kids toys or electronics. But please guys have more stuff on the floor.

  • Robert L. Rudd

I like to travel to karingal sometimes to vary the shopping experience Big W is nice for a change

  • Sandybitch85 Macca

I must say to victorian government shame shame karingal 3199 bus timetable are always wrong!!!!!

  • Azza Bazza

Very good layout, easy to navigate, staff are friendly and always willing to help when needed.

  • Ben Thebassman

Excellent range of just about everything in clothing like 'Mambo' & best price for a Ps5.

  • Tracey Chappell

Great place to shop Just love the new style of shop layout Clean store Friendly staff

  • Jodi Coggins

Spent a hour picking out clothes to try on, to find our the change rooms were closed

  • Linda Davis

Great service from lovely lady named Rebecca. Very helpful keep up to Great work

  • Linda Opolion

Great store for essentials in clothing and all home needs. Great supply of toys.

  • thomas lane

Bring more staff remove self service and promote more made in Australia clothes

  • Sally Brudenell

Contains a good variety of stock. Staff are helpful. Good value for money.

  • CAROLE HADLEY

Great value for money,diverse choices,one stop shop for all except food

  • Ayla Gail

not a huge fan since the renovations but the products are still great.

  • Jay Semmens

Don't like how they changed store around can't find anything anymore

  • Nelson Herrok

Very clean shop. Good products at very competitive prices.

  • Jessica Wilson

Store currently under renovations but had a good range

  • Snooey WM

Love this store, pop in and always find a bargain!!

  • Jennifer Lund

Store has been remodelled, store had what I wanted.

  • Linda Jones

Not a bad store very roomie nice staff Very helpful

  • Kim Messenger

Love this store. Can't wait to see the renovations

  • Shaun Attwood

Can't wait to go back again soon love karingal hub

  • jaytok7

recently been renovated. looks a lot more modern

  • Andrea G

Everything u need without bayside parking costs

  • Lynaire Morgan

Always good sales and everything you want

  • Tony

Clean store tons of stock great service

  • Robert Biviano

BigW always good for some sales

  • Ian Griffiths

It's Big W. Staff friendly.

  • Christine Childs

Always love this store.

  • Debbie pendry

Love to shop at big w

  • Bernadette Lewis

Great new store

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