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Jaco P

1 reviews | Active since Feb 2010

13 Oct 2023, 15:16

Game: Repair over time limit. No help from customer service.

I've had a very disappointing expereince with Game at Brooklyn Mall. I bought an expensive steam iron in February and was told it would be worth the extra money in terms of superior performance and durability. It lasted about 6 months. I was told it had a 2 year warrantee, so I returned it to the store. I was told it would have to be sent in to be repaired and that it wouldn't take longer than 3 weeks. On the repair agreement which I had to sign it stipulates that "Should it take more than 21 days, the item will be replaced or refunded." Further on it stipulates: "If you have not accepted or rejected the quoted repair charge with 10 calendar days then the item will be disposed of to defray expenses."

I took the returned the iron on 19 September and now it has been more than 21 days and I still haven't got my iron back. The store says it is supposed to say 21 working/business days but the repair agreement does not stipulate working days or not except further on on another point it stipulates calendar days. The store says I should have my iron my next week. I phone customer car but they were unable to help me, stating I should take it further with the store. But the store just says I should wait. Should I expect Game to keep to their own rules as stipulated on their repair agreement? Or should it be ok for Game to change their mind and just expect the customer to wait a month for the item to be repaired?

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Replies (5)
JP
Jaco P's update13 Oct 2023, 16:10
Reviewer Update
Thanks SG

I already contacted customer care on Wednesday. Yesterday I was guaranteed by the customer service team that the complaints team would phone me back ASAP. Now you are telling me the same thing, when should I expect a response?
Thanks
Game
Game's reply13 Oct 2023, 16:15
Official
Hi Jaco, Thank you for coming back to us. I've been advised that the store was in touch with you and that you have spoken to a manager. 
JP
Jaco P's update16 Oct 2023, 14:50
Reviewer Update
Hi SG
The store have been in touch. They still refuse to acknowledge that they did not keep to the Game terms and conditions. The complaints department confirmed with me that the terms state that in the event that a repair is not done within 21 calendar days the customer would receive a refund or replacement. The complaints department assured me that someone from their department would get back to me within 24 to 48 hours from the time that the complaint was escalated to them on Thursday. Although I followed up on Friday they just said someone would be in touch within that timeframe, I have not heard anything from them.
JP
Jaco P's update16 Oct 2023, 14:53
Reviewer Update
Just to clarify, the 24 to 48 hours started on Thursday and it is now Monday afternoon.
Game
Game's reply16 Oct 2023, 15:07
Official
Hi Jaco, Thanks for coming back to us. The complaints colleague was in touch with you, since your query was escalated to them.