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esther T

1 reviews | Active since May 2013

23 Dec 2025, 23:42

Failure to Comply with Consumer Protection Act: Return and Refund Outstanding Since 15 December

I am extremely disappointed with Dial-a-Bed’s after-sales service and lack of communication regarding a return and refund. A mattress was delivered to me on 13 December. On 15 December, I immediately requested a return and refund, as the mattress was not suitable. The mattress is unused and still in its original packaging. Dial-a-Bed requested photographs, which I provided promptly. I then received confirmation that the warehouse would contact me to arrange collection and that the refund would be processed once the mattress was received. Since then: No collection has been arranged No one has contacted me Multiple follow-up emails and phone calls have gone unanswered Even after contacting Dial-a-Bed on Facebook, I was only told that the “online team will be in contact”, which has still not happened I have now sent a final notice requesting confirmation of the pickup date and refund timeline, but I am still waiting for a response. While I acknowledge the R499 pickup fee, the ongoing delay and lack of communication is entirely due to Dial-a-Bed’s failure to act. This situation has caused unnecessary inconvenience and financial frustration. I simply want: The mattress collected urgently, and My refund processed without further delay I hope Dial-a-Bed will resolve this matter promptly before further escalation.

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Replies (3)
Dial-a-bed
Dial-a-bed's reply24 Dec 2025, 08:33
Official
 Good morning Esther. Your query has been escalated to management for their attention. Our team will be in contact with you soon. Thanks, BM.

 
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esther T's update27 Dec 2025, 15:19
Reviewer Update
Failure to Comply With Consumer Protection Act – Missed Collection After Confirmed Undertaking
I am extremely disappointed with Dial-A-Bed’s continued failure to resolve this matter, despite repeated assurances.
A mattress was delivered on 13 December. On 15 December, I exercised my right to request a return and refund, as the mattress was not suitable. The mattress is unused and still in its original packaging.
Dial-A-Bed requested photographs, which I provided promptly. I was then advised that the warehouse would contact me to arrange collection and that the refund would be processed once the mattress was received.
Since then:
  • No collection was arranged for an extended period
  • Multiple follow-up emails and phone calls were ignored
  • Facebook contact resulted only in a vague response that the “online team will be in contact”
  • After escalation on HelloPeter, Dial-A-Bed explicitly committed that the mattress would be collected today before 12:00
That commitment was not honoured. There was no pickup, no call, and no email to explain the failure.
While I acknowledge the R499 collection fee, the prolonged delay, lack of communication, and now a missed confirmed collection are entirely due to Dial-A-Bed’s inaction and poor service.
This matter has caused unnecessary inconvenience and financial frustration. I am simply requesting:
  1. Urgent collection of the mattress, and
  2. Immediate confirmation of the refund timeline
If this matter is not resolved without further delay, I will proceed with formal escalation in terms of the Consumer Protection Act.
Dial-a-bed
Dial-a-bed's reply16 Jan 2026, 07:34
Official
Good morning Esther, We are pleased to confirm that your query has been resolved. 
We appreciate your patience throughout the process and value the feedback you shared with us. 
Thanks, NM.