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Pierre J

1 reviews | Active since Feb 2018

21 Feb 2018, 14:28

Non-delivery of phone and terrible service

On the 11th of January I ordered and paid for a phone using the Cell C website. I was informed that the phone would be delivered in 5-7 working days. On the 18th of January I inquired about when the possible delivery date might be. I was asked to confirm that they had the correct address - they did. I also provided some extra information, which I thought might be helpful. Over the next 3-4 weeks I sent numerous e-mails, phoned several times and visited the local store twice. All of my e-mails during this period were ignored; every time I phoned my details were taken with the assurance that someone from the correct department would contact me - no one ever did; and both times I went to the local store they told me that they could not help me with online purchases.

Eventually on the 20th of February, a telephone consultant was willing to take the 30 seconds it required to locate my order. I was informed that the order had in fact been cancelled on the 24th of January with the courier company claiming they were unable to locate my residence. I will gladly provide photographic evidence of the signage and advertising on and around my apartment block, which make me doubt whether any attempt at locating my residence was made. Regardless of whether or not this is true, I am highly dissatisfied that I was not informed about this. More alarmingly, I have not been refunded for the purchase that I made; nor has the phone been delivered, nor have I been contacted.

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Replies (6)
Cell C
Cell C's reply21 Feb 2018, 15:19
Official

You have come through to the correct platform for assistance and a resolution will be provided. Sincere apologies for the inconvenience caused.

One of our consultants will contact you and assist with this matter.

Regards
Cell C | PN

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Pierre J's update23 Feb 2018, 14:56
Reviewer Update
Thank you for the swift reply to this complaint. Unfortunately I have not been contacted yet. When should I expect to be contacted?
Cell C
Cell C's reply26 Feb 2018, 10:28
Official

As per communication, Lungi will revert with feedback.

Regards

Cell C | PN

Cell C
Cell C's reply13 Mar 2018, 07:51
Official

As per the email communication, Lungile will provide feedback.

Regards

Cell C | PN

PJ
Pierre J's update16 Mar 2018, 10:33
Reviewer Update
I was contacted three days ago, but unfortunately this was merely to state that the matter would be followed up. I have received no further communication and, significantly, I still do not have a delivery date or time for the phone. I ordered and paid for this phone more than two months ago (the phone was supposedly to be delivered within 5 to 7 working days). Numerous e-mail inquiries over the last seven or eight weeks have been ignored, phone calls have been met with hollow assurances, and the same pattern is now repeating itself on this website. This is the worst service I have ever received. This matter has gone far beyond the realms of what is reasonable and if the phone is not delivered in the next week, I will be seeking legal counsel.
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Pierre J's update28 Mar 2018, 22:55
Reviewer Update
And still the phone remains undelivered and still I am waiting to be provided with a delivery date. How is Cell C not embarrassed by providing such consistently poor service?