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Kholofelo R

1 reviews | Active since Jul 2025

10 Jul 2025, 00:40

Appalling Customer Service From Coricraft

Throughout my adult life, I have purchased numerous furniture items, but I have never encountered customer service as disappointing as that provided by Coricraft.

On July 3, 2025, I purchased the Cresthill Pedestal, which was delivered on July 7, 2025. I was initially impressed by the quick turnaround, suggesting Coricraft was prioritizing efficiency. However, upon inspecting the pedestal immediately after delivery, I discovered that one of the legs was misaligned, causing the pedestal to be unbalanced and produce rattling sounds when touched.

I immediately contacted them to initiate a return, and the consultant instructed me to send an email with accompanying photographs, which I promptly did following the call. The defect is readily apparent, even in the provided pictures. Despite this, they insist on sending an assessor to inspect the item. While I have no objection to this, the scheduled date for the assessment is July 22, 2025, which is ten business days after I reported the defect, a timeframe that is, in my view, unacceptable.

Upon careful examination of the pedestal, the observed condition of the pedestal indicates several issues that suggest it is not in new condition. The presence of watermarks on the back of the pedestal implies that it has been exposed to moisture or water, which could have caused damage to the material. Additionally, the drawer's inability to close properly without significant force suggests potential problems with the drawer's alignment or mechanism.These combined observations strongly suggest that the item is a second-hand item, as it exhibits signs of wear and tear.

The lack of responsiveness from the company is deeply frustrating, especially since I had to actively pursue a resolution after my initial email was disregarded. I was informed that my issue was assigned, and someone would contact me, but three days passed without any follow-up. This experience raises concerns about the volume of customer complaints the company may be receiving; I wouldn't be surprised if this was the case.

After numerous phone calls, I finally received the disappointing news that an assessment had been scheduled for the 22nd. This was my first and last purchase from this store. I am appalled.

I strongly advise against purchasing from this shop. If you receive a defective item, they will likely make it difficult to obtain a replacement or refund. I regret choosing Coricraft over Cielo for the pedestal I purchased. I will not be spending any more money at this store, nor will any of my family members.

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Coricraft Group
Coricraft Group's reply10 Jul 2025, 13:09
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Dear Kholofelo,

We appreciate you taking the time to share your experience with us.

We are so sorry to hear about your experience.

We’ve escalated this matter internally and can confirm that we will be doing an exchange for your Cresthill Pedestal. Our team will be in contact with you shortly to facilitate the process and arrange the next steps.

Thank you again for bringing this to our attention — we appreciate your patience and the opportunity to make it right.

You’re welcome to contact us directly by emailing us at *** or calling us at *** so that we can assist you quickly.

Yours in design,
Ruth
Customer care support team