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Kevin G

1 reviews | Active since May 2012

16 Feb 2015, 13:56

Poor service for opening a 6 month account

I've been will Edgars for almost 15 years now. I have not defaulted in payment and my account has always been good standing. I recently decided to move my account from 12 month to a 6 month account. 1st shocker was that that can't be done. <br> <br> The option was that pay my account in full and apply for a 6 month account. I did do that, but for some reason I was told that I don't qualify for a 6 month account. Apparently I was a bad payer... which is total nonsense!!! The person who tried helping me in store spoke to two different new account call centre agents and both gave different versions of why I don't qualify for a 6 month account. I then wanted to speak to the agent that said that I was a bad paying customer to provide proof, but I was not allowed to speak to them...<br> <br> If Edgars does not want to give 6 month account to customers especially a long time customer like my self, why even offer the service??? Don't come up with pathetic excuse and stories...<br> <br> If I cannot be deemed a loyal customer of Edgars all these years and cannot be accommodated in this regard, then My question is, does Edgars still want my business. I just left the store in total shock at the response...<br> <br>

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Edgars
Edgars's reply17 Feb 2015, 14:56
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Hello kev.gov,

We are deeply sorry for the overall experience. Please note it is the decision taken by the business to no longer change the plan from 12-6 months. An affordability check was done and it was concluded that plenty of customers cannot afford 6 months accounts. We would like to assist. However, that is something we cannot override.

We value you as our customer, and we hope to be of much better service next time you require assistance.

Please find your reference number: ***/GO

If you require any further assistance, please contact the accounts department on ***

Kind regards.
Edcon customer experience team,
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