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Faghrie D

1 reviews | Active since Dec 2015

06 Sept 2023, 11:09

Game Canal Walk Poor Customer Service

I bought an LG microwave from Game Canal Walk in April 2023. on the 4th September it suddenly started to have flames and smoke coming out of the side. I returned it to Game Canal Walk but was told that it would need to be repaired. this repair could take up to 21 working days. I am now not able to prepare food for my family. I expected a replacement device but would really like a refund. I cannot trust this device again even if it comes back from repair. Game advertises that their products have a 100% guarantee until you actually bring back your device. This length of time to do an assessment is unacceptable. I now nee to purchase another microwave while waiting for the defective one to be fixed.

I am not happy with this service, and I do not want this defective product back because I cannot trust or believe that it will not break down again in the near future.

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Replies (12)
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Faghrie D's update06 Sept 2023, 11:38
Reviewer Update
thank you for your response. I would like to stress that I do not trust this product anymore even when fixed. I would like a refund so that I can purchase another brand of microwave
Game
Game's reply07 Sept 2023, 08:47
Official
Thank you for getting back to us. We tried contacting you but was unsuccessful. Kindly advise when would be the best time to contact you. 
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Faghrie D's update07 Sept 2023, 16:18
Reviewer Update
Just when you think it can't go any lower, Game decides to show that they another level. I had a long discussion with Sinalo who apparently had problems hearing me even though she responded to all my queries. Pretending to not be able to hear a customer is extremely poor and amateurish. she then asked me to supply her with another number to call me back. I am still waiting. Game has a big poster stating that all their products are guaranteed but its only guaranteed until it breaks. they sold me a defective product that is a danger to everyone in my household. I cannot have an appliance that has sparks and flames coming out of it. I told them that even if fixed I would not trust that product and thus either want a refund or they should give me a different device. I bought this item in good faith. Game doesn't care if you are inconvenienced by their appliances breaking. They expect that you must just be happy to sit for 21 working days while they do an assessment. They do not care that since this is the only device you have to prepare food for your family, it is the customer who has to suffer the loss because they, a multi-billion Rand organization don't care. I want a refund because I do not ever want to buy anything else from them in the future.
Game
Game's reply07 Sept 2023, 17:08
Official
The product is a danger and for this reason it needs to be assessed to check what is the issue. We do understand your frustration in this matter and the overall experience. We have sent your feedback to our complaints team so that you can receive the call as promised. 🙏
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Faghrie D's update07 Sept 2023, 17:19
Reviewer Update
I just want my refund regardless of the outcome of the assessment. Game doesnt seem to understand that their 21 day assessment policy is a huge problem. I cannot wait 21 days for an assessment to take place. They need to do it sooner and issue me with a refund for selling me a defective product.
Game
Game's reply08 Sept 2023, 08:44
Official
As per the telephonic conversation with my colleague you will receive feedback this coming Monday.
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Faghrie D's update12 Sept 2023, 10:40
Reviewer Update
I received an sms from Game to say that my microwave is ready for collection. I collected it but as soon as I plugged it in and tried to heat up some food, the same problem was there. A load humming sound was coming out of the side as well as sparks. This poor service is ridiculous. this store doesn't listen or care about its customers. I stated that this product is faulty and a safety risk but they don't care or don't seem to listen. I really do not want this product back anymore. I will never be able to trust this product again. Surely the safety of their customers must be important to them? They don't care that they sold me a defective product and that I am now without a device that is necessary for me to have in order to prepare my food.

Game please just give me my refund. I do not care about your policy. You do not care about your customers. If I do not get my refund I will have to take legal action because this lack of empathy is unacceptable.
Game
Game's reply15 Sept 2023, 11:41
Official
Hi there ***hrie, thank you for getting in touch. Please be advised that this matter will be re-escalated to senior management for assistance, and you will be contacted with feedback. 
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Faghrie D's update15 Sept 2023, 12:19
Reviewer Update
I do not want feedback. I want a refund. Game Canal Walk has once again sunk to a new low. After I took the microwave in for a 2nd time I received an SMS to say that my microwave is ready for collection. This time I tested it in-store. It was once again not fixed. I also noted a dent on the side of the microwave. So it was not fixed and it was now dented. I refuse to accept this microwave back. I want my refund. This is the worst service I have ever experienced. Just give my refund.

Game
Game's reply16 Sept 2023, 13:17
Official
Hi ***hrie, 

Thank you for coming back to us. 

I have re-escalated your query to the complaints team, and they will address your concerns with the management team. 

Kind regards
SG
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Faghrie D's update16 Sept 2023, 17:04
Reviewer Update
I do not need your re-escalation, I want a refund. I bought a microwave, not a car or house. Why does it need a boardroom level decision to refund a faulty product? I want a refund. This product is a fire hazard. What part of that does Game Stores not understand? And on top of that your store has damaged the microwave while in your care. It has a big dent caused by your handling. For that alone I expect a refund. YOUR STORE DAMAGED THE MICROWAVE WHILE IN YOUR CARE. I REFUSE TO TAKE THAT MICROWAVE BACK. I DEMAND THAT YOU GIVE ME A REFUND.Failure to do so will result in me taking legal action.

I hope that anybody planning to buy any products from Game should avoid them at all costs. They do not care about their customers. You will be treated like dirt by their management. Avoid at all costs if you can
Game
Game's reply17 Sept 2023, 12:36
Official
Hi ***hrie, Thank you for getting back to us. Your query is with our complaints department, and you will be reverted to.