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Naeema L

1 reviews | Active since Feb 2026

21 Feb 2026, 19:03

Homechoice Laptop Return

I am very disappointed and disgusted by this store. Ive been a loyal customer for years paying my account every month. I took a laptop with them as my old laptop has given up on me. This order was placed via phone call and not in store. The sales agent did not state the inch of the laptop to me , when delivered on the 19.02.2026 I opened it only to see its a very small laptop of 11.6 inches. I am not very fami**** with inches unless you going to show me a picture thereof but the lady did not explain to me the size of it or anything like that and seemed more rushed than anything. I returned it the same day to Wynberg branch where I explained my unhappiness regarding the laptop and that it is not suitable for the type of work I do and will only be suitable for lightwork or a student but not a teacher (which is my profession)as I will be using it everyday and for admin purposes.They told me they are unable to return it as I already opened it but how is one suppose to check out the package if you cannot open it ? Like make it make sense? They should truly relook at their policy because it is utter nonsense. The lady at Wynberg branch then told me she's going to send off an email requesting the phone call recording and she will let me know regarding it. Up until today I still havent received any communication. I then sent off an email myself where 4 different individuals were sending me emails and telling me I cannot return it as I already opened it but their policy states if you are unhappy with something you can return it and I have stated my case but still they refuse. I refuse to pay for a laptop which is not going to be beneficial to me it is not suitable for my work. I even said I would exchange for a bigger laptop with them but still they refuse to return it. I also requested to hear this phonecall recording but they insist that they cannot share it with me as it is for internal use only. But according to the consumers protection law they are suppose to share it with me when requested as I also need to hear whats going on. Why are they hesitant to share it with me? I do not want this laptop i want it returned as I didnt even use it at all its still in the box with me and i do not evn want to touch it. If this matter cannot be resolved im taking it further and taking legal actions. This is unacceptable!!

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Replies (11)
Homechoice
Homechoice's reply23 Feb 2026, 07:51
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Hi Naeema,

Thank you for taking the time to reach out to us with your concerns. I confirm that we have received your complaint, and we appreciate the opportunity to address the matter.

Your feedback is valuable to us, and we take your concerns seriously. Our team is currently reviewing the details you provided, and we will work diligently to investigate the situation thoroughly.

We understand the importance of a prompt resolution, and we assure you that your complaint is a priority for us. We will keep you informed of our progress and any actions we are taking to address the issue.

If you have any additional information you'd like to share or if you think of any details that could aid our investigation, please don't hesitate to reply to this email. Your input is crucial to ensuring a comprehensive understanding of the situation.

We apologize for any inconvenience you may have experienced and want to assure you that we are committed to resolving this matter to your satisfaction.

Kind regards,
The Customer Support Team

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Naeema L's update25 Feb 2026, 05:45
Reviewer Update
Homechoice sent me an email on Monday stating they will look into the matter and get back to me but I have received no communication until this day. I am still sitting with the laptop i would like it sorted and returned before the 14 day policy ends ASAP.
Homechoice
Homechoice's reply25 Feb 2026, 13:54
Official
Hi Naeema,

Please check your email, we have responded.

Regards,
The Customer Support Team

Homechoice
Homechoice's reply25 Feb 2026, 13:54
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Hi Naeema,

Please check your email, we have responded.

Regards,
The Customer Support Team

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Naeema L's update25 Feb 2026, 16:25
Reviewer Update
I acknowledge your missed call now only. Please note,I have 2 numbers, hence I have provided my alternative number at Wynberg branch if I cannot be reached on my primary number. I have just called customer service and they state that Homechoice still stands by policy and refuse to take the laptop back and refuse to share the phonecall recording with me. Still, wh so hesitant? I will not rest until I hear this phone call recording and I refuse to pay for it. As I have said im not happy with the laptop as it is not suitable for my work place and not everything is as it seems online or descriptions.This laptop wont be beneficial to me in the long run. Your policy states if you not happy for any reason you may return. Why are you handling your customer this way?Please contact me on ***.
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Naeema L's update25 Feb 2026, 16:29
Reviewer Update
You stating that the matter will be resolved to my satisfaction but still it is not. I do not want the laptop as i am unhappy about it and the size is not what I wanted. Im not paying for this. I refuse , I want to hear this phonecall recording. I will be waiting on your feedback.
Homechoice
Homechoice's reply26 Feb 2026, 09:41
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 Hi Naeema,

Please respond to the email we have sent you regarding your complaint.

Regards,
The Customer Support Team 
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Naeema L's update26 Feb 2026, 09:46
Reviewer Update
What email are you referring to as the last email I have received from you was yesterday regarding not getting hold of me . Whereas. I then made contact and gave you my feedback on this platform. I am awaiting on your feedback regarding this matter I do not want this laptop and I am not paying for it either.
Homechoice
Homechoice's reply26 Feb 2026, 11:29
Official
Hi Naeema,

Please respond to the email we have sent you regarding your complaint.

Regards,
The Customer Support Team 
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Naeema L's update26 Feb 2026, 16:53
Reviewer Update
I have received no email from you. Im still awaiting on feedback. Please double check as I have received no email that you are speaking about.
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Naeema L's update27 Feb 2026, 16:48
Reviewer Update
It has now been 8 days and almost close to 14 days being over for homechoice policy. I have still not received any communication via phone call or email regarding feedback on this laptop. As I have stated I do not want it as i am unhappy with it and its not what I initially wanted. Plesse take care of your customer like you state. I am not keeping this laptop nor paying for it. If this affects my credit score in anyway I will take it further than this as my patience is running out.