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Madelein S

1 reviews | Active since Mar 2022

11 Sept 2023, 12:56

NO COMMUNICATION. NO STOCK.

Last week I was approved for a device on my existing contract. I requested the Samsung Galaxy S21FE. Well normally it takes about 2-3 days for delivery. Last week Thursday I was told the warehouse needs to ship the device out to the courier company. When I called in this morning to follow up again on when I can expect the device I was told "Oh the phone has been discontinued and out of stock...." When you do the application telephonically, dont you check availability? If there is an issue with stock, why dont you communicate with your client? Why do I need to hear two different excuses. When I start complaining, and ask to speak to a manager then all of a sudden your consultants cant hear me anymore.

Now the problem comes in that I just saw on FB that CellC is advertising the same phone with a Galaxy watch for only R200 p/m. Thought the device was discontinued and out of stock. So isnt this false advertising?

This is the 2nd time what Ive app**** for a new contract. Already approved, and then days later, I NEED TO CALL IN TO ASK FOR A FOLLOW UP. The first time was back in March 2023. Also approved for the ZTE Magic 6S Pro, and again the same excuse of discontinued and out of stock.

CellC is quick to bother me on a weekly basis telling me that I qualify to another device to my existing contract & even upgrade contracts that is not even due for an upgrade.

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Replies (6)
MS
Madelein S's update11 Sept 2023, 15:21
Reviewer Update
image.png 203.97 KBSo this is what you advertised on the 7th of September. When I called in on the 7th to follow up on when Im getting my device I was told the warehouse will ship the phone to the courier company & I should receive the device early next week. Yes CellC has contacted me twice today, confirming as well that the device is out of stock / discontinued.... Well done CellC for false advertising
MS
Madelein S's update11 Sept 2023, 15:26
Reviewer Update
Well done for giving a loyal customer the wrong information again. You are more than welcome to go and trace the call as well. Call made at 12h52 on the 7th of September.
MS
Madelein S's update12 Sept 2023, 10:22
Reviewer Update
I was told there is no stock AND THAT THE PHONE HAS BEEN DISCONTINUED. So what is the real excuse now? Having NO stock and a phone being DISCONTINUED are two different things.
This is unacceptable. CellC better come up with a solution.... and quick!
Cell C
Cell C's reply12 Sept 2023, 10:50
Official
Dear Madelein Steyn

We're sorry to hear about your frustrating experience with us. Unfortunately, don't have stock of the device as it has been discontinued.
Regards ^MM

MS
Madelein S's update12 Sept 2023, 13:17
Reviewer Update
Clearly you dont understand the difference between out of stock & a product being discontinued... Ive just received my device! Thank you to the Sales Manager, Me Manyala and Baldwin from the Oakfields branch who assisted me.

Will never trust the call center of Cell C again.

Cell C
Cell C's reply12 Sept 2023, 13:45
Official
We sincerely apologize for the unpleasant experience you've had with us thus far and we're sorry to hear that you feel this way about our service.

We are happy to hear that you have received your device, thank you for updating us.

Regards
^GN