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Anton K

1 reviews | Active since Oct 2013

17 Sept 2023, 16:03

HOMECHOICE POOR CUSTOMER SERVICE

I bought a Gomma Gomma Lisbon lounge suite from Homechoice on 18/01/2023. After 5 months of use, the seating started sagging and I lodged a complaint with them. The full lounge suite was collected from my house on 14/07/2023 for assessment. It took quite a lot of emails backwards and forwards to eventually be informed of what was happening. After yet another email from me, I received a reply from Nondumiso on 15/08/2023 at 08h53 saying that the "couches has been despatched are on your way to you", after which I rep**** asking whether it was repaired or replaced as no-one ever told me. She then rep**** on 15/08/2023 at 12h15 "they were repaired we need to send them back to the customer" - the moring I was told it has been discpatched and the afternoon I was told it needs to be sent to me. On 17/08/2023 I sent her an email asking how I can track the delivery as I have not yet received it. On 18/08/2023 she rep**** "Please note we cannot pull replacements until further notice. Once I receive an feedback will be in touch with you". First, she said the repaired couches has been dispatched and then she said they cannot pull replacement stock????

After replying to her that this is not acceptable and that it has been almost 5 weeks I was without seating in my lounge. I then received an email on 17/08/2023 from Natasha Har**** that due to a system integration, which can take up to two weeks, there are delays with re-dispatching the couches to me. She apologized for the delay. On 04/09/2023 I sent yet another email, wanting to know when I will receive the lounge suite as more than two weeks have passed. On 05/09/2023 she rep**** that the integration is still in process and on which I rep**** that I don't want to hear any more excuses. How can the integration have anything to do with a simple free delivery of a repaired lounge suite?

On 12/09/2023, another month later, I asked her for a date on which I can expect the delivery and to which up to date, I received no reply. It is no use phoning Homechoice customer service as the just tell you the query will be escalated. I don't know where to turn to anymore. What type of customer service is this? I have not once skipped an installment and pay even more than my monthly amount due. For two months I paid for something I had no use of. Can someone please help me on what to do next?

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Homechoice
Homechoice's reply18 Sept 2023, 07:37
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Hi Anton.

Thank you for taking the time to reach out to us with your concerns. 

This confirms 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 email us . 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.
Homechoice
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Anton K's update24 Sept 2023, 19:14
Reviewer Update
So, 4 days ago I received an email from Natasha again, telling me that the integration is still in process. Take note that I was told about the integration on 17 August 2023. I was also told that it should not take longer than two weeks. Now, almost 6 weeks later the "inategration is still in process". I need to understand what this integration has to do with the delivery of my repaired lounge suite, a transcation where there is no money involved? If all else fails, you write out a manual delivery note and send the goods to the customer. Goods that were collect from my house on 14th July 2023 - 10 plus weeks ago.
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Anton K's update06 Oct 2023, 00:47
Reviewer Update
How is it possible that Homechoice can just get away with this?? I still don't have the lounge suit back.