See's Candies Review

Tuesday, January 21st

2025 Candy Club Reviews

See's Candies

• Candy Club Selection: Depends on what you select from the eligible candies
• Cost: Starts at $9.50
• Duration: Month-to-month
• Frequency: Every 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, or 12 months
• Shipping: Free on orders over $65, otherwise from $5.95 to $12.95
• 60-day satisfaction guarantee

For nearly a century, See's Candies has delighted taste buds with its delectable assortment of chocolates and confections. Established in 1921 by Charles See in Los Angeles, California, this iconic American candy manufacturer and retailer has captured the hearts of candy enthusiasts nationwide.

Dedicated to quality and tradition

In 1972, See's Candies was acquired by Berkshire Hathaway, the multinational conglomerate chaired by renowned investor Warren Buffett. Under this ownership, See's Candies has continued to thrive and expand while upholding its legacy of delivering exceptional candies. With its enduring commitment to quality and tradition, See's Candies has earned a special place in the world of sweet treats.

So many types of candy

See's Candies is an expert in the art of candy making. Many of their chocolates are handcrafted in small batches to ensure the highest quality and flavor. They use only the finest ingredients and traditional recipes, resulting in chocolates that are not only delicious but also a testament to time-honored craftsmanship. From truffles and lollipops to chocolate bars, brittles, toffees, and fudge, the brand offers a diverse selection of confections to satisfy every sweet tooth. The signature product, the See's Chocolate Box, is a beloved classic, featuring an enticing assortment of chocolates.

You'll have to set up your club manually

Why go into all of this detail? Because the candy club options at See's basically involve choosing one of their everyday confections from the "Subscription Eligible” list. They call it "More See's Please”, but it isn't like most of the clubs we evaluated: you decide what kind of candy you want to set up as an automatic delivery, with the ability to swap treats, skip a delivery, or cancel as you wish. That makes See's Candy a little more cumbersome than some of the subscriptions on our list: if you want a variety of treats (like almond bars one month and an assortment the next), you have to log on and make those changes manually.

What you pay depends entirely on the candy you select each month

That also means that you can pay a lot or a little for your treats with See's. You could have an ongoing delivery of 5 oz. of Peanut Brittle for just $9.50 plus shipping or really go for it with the $155 Gift of Elegance with 4 lbs. of chocolates and candies (approximately 94 pieces). (However, despite being on the "eligible” list, that assortment didn't have any subscription options once we clicked to the product page.) Shipping is free if your subscription delivery is at least $65; otherwise, you'll pay anywhere from $5.95 (during cooler months) to $12.95 (during warmer months), so keep that in mind as you swap back and forth among different candy types.

Can be set up as a gift

It's no problem to set up an automatic delivery with See's as a gift for someone special. Just indicate that during checkout, enter your well-wishes, and that will appear on every shipment that goes out.

Generous satisfaction guarantee

And, if there's ever an issue with your treats, See's has a 60-day satisfaction guarantee. Just reach out via See's toll-free number and they'll offer you a refund or replacement.

Has the quality gone down over the years?

How about reputation? See's Candies has an "A+” rating from the Better Business Bureau, with just a handful of complaints filed there over the last three years. When you look at reviews on the various candy options too, almost everything gets 4 or 5 stars across hundreds of buyer ratings. On the other hand, when we jumped over to Trustpilot (which, of course, is where people mostly go to leave complaints and not praise), almost 60% of the 200+ reviews left there were only one star. Quite a few of them complained that the quality of the candy isn't what they remembered from years past. We appreciate that See's reps answered quickly and politely, offering to make it right through a replacement or refund as their satisfaction guarantee promises.

A little too much work

If you have a nostalgic love of See's Candies, you might think the time and effort required to set up ongoing deliveries in the style of a candy club there is worth it. They've been around for a long time and definitely have some loyal fans. But, for those just looking for a traditional candy club (namely, deliveries that they can set-and-forget to get a variety of treats on the regular), the "More See's Please” isn't likely to be as tempting as the higher-ranking options on our list.