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Ryna E

1 reviews | Active since Aug 2019

03 Feb 2020, 12:03

Disappointed service from INIEK Endless Crafting

On Friday 17th of January 2020 I orderd a number of Perspex items for my wedding from Iniek Endless Crafting - based in Doringkloof, Centurion. Although the service was fast and efficient, and order (which I paid R1500 for!) was delivered within two weeks, the products were of very bad quality. The perxpex envelope box which I ordered, was falling apart, not broken, but none of the sides were still glued together. I also agreed via Whatsapp to a Frosted perspex box, because the owner herself informed me that a clear perspex box shows too much of the glue and that they receive too many complaints - but still I received a clear perspex box. The ring box had the same problem (although the ring box was packaged and placed firmly inside the envelope box - and there was NO WAY in which it could have been damaged by the couriers), the inside of the ring box where the rings were supposed to be placed, was also falling apart and not glued together. After sending videos of the products, as well as photos AND calling - I was told that they take no responsibility and that it is possible that the courier damaged the product - with quite a bit of attitude, I would like to add. I was offered the option of returning the products, but also told that the second time it could even arrive BROKEN. I live in a small town and order a great amount of products online that have to be delivered via courier, and this is the very first time that I receive such a mess. I understand completely that mistakes happen, but after paying so much money for a beautiful product that I wish to use at my wedding, I really hoped that they would be more helpful and more understanding, and also more willing to help me come up with a solution to this problem.

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Replies (10)
Iniek
Iniek's reply18 Feb 2020, 09:09
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At the time Ryna wrote this review we told her we would get back to her.  She did not give us a chance to follow up and give her feedback she immediately went on Hello Peter and wrote this review.

We still phoned her back and replaced all products at no cost to her. (which she did not care to note)
Iniek
Iniek's reply18 Feb 2020, 09:09
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In our terms and conditions it is clearly stated that we are not liable for any damages caused by the courier, and once the client pays the invoice they agree to the terms and conditions. Yet we replaced the products.
Iniek
Iniek's reply18 Feb 2020, 09:09
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She received the new items already and we send her pictures of the products and packaged items before it was send - all was done as per her specific instructions. Yet she refuses to amend or take down this review.
Iniek
Iniek's reply18 Feb 2020, 09:09
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Her new box was apparently delivered damaged yet we have not received any pictures to confirm this.The review indicates that we are unwilling to assist and sort out issues which is completely inaccurate as we did replace the products and did everything as per her instructions.
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Ryna E's update18 Feb 2020, 09:21
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During this whole process - the owner of Iniek refused and still refuses to take responsibility - blaming the courier and having a very bad attitude when I talk to her/phone her. When you look on their Facebook page, it is also clear that I am not the only customer complaining of her attitude. I also opened the second parcel IN FRONT OF THE COURIER - which took photos and even spoke to the manager of the courier company. The parcel was already sent out when I was STILL WAITING for them to send me the photos of how they packaged it - I asked them to place the parcel in a box specifically and also bubble wrap the box outside and inside - when I received the parcel, only the sides and bottom was in a box - the top was open with only some bubblewrap on. I would also like to mention that I sent the first box back - which arrived COMPLETELY UNDAMAGED on their side again. Why then, does my parcel reach me damaged - twice? While using the same courier company the whole time? I have already sent evidence of all communication with Iniek through to Hello Peter. I will also send the photos of the second box through to Hello Peter today, since they are accusing me of lying and damaging the parcel by myself on purpose. The owner even threatened me with her lawyer because I was not willing to take down this review - Hello Peter also received these messages of proof that this review is not at all false or inaccurate. I will NEVER advise anyone to use this company.
Iniek
Iniek's reply18 Feb 2020, 09:51
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We will not stand for ANY defamation of our business name or any one of our employee’s personally, on any Social media platform. We reserve the right to take further steps against any person who chooses to do so. 
Iniek
Iniek's reply18 Feb 2020, 09:51
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As far as our law is concerned, if you say anything on a social media platform which would potentially be considered as harming another person or institution’s reputation or undermines their dignity, that could be a defamation action, and will be handled accordingly.
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Ryna E's update18 Feb 2020, 10:09
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Platforms such as Hello Peter are specifically created to give unsatisfied as well as satisfied customers the opportunity to review a company and/or complain should they be dissatisfied. This is exactly what I have done and will continue to do, as it is my right and I am a paying client. How you react is completely up to you. You can either choose to continue to provide poor customer service, or you can see this as an opportunity to better yourself. I agreed to remove this review IF you returned the product as I asked for (frosted and not clear perspex) and also undamaged. Unfortunately you were not able to do so. Courier services are specifically designed to transport products nationwide - if you cannot cater for customers outside of Gauteng, due to products always being damaged, you should not provide customers from outlying areas the option of ordering expensive products from you. As I also told you telephonically - I live in a small town and thus have no other option than to order A GREAT AMOUNT OF PRODUCTS online. These products are ALL delivered via courier and NOT ONCE has a product been delivered damaged. Not a television, not a cellphone, not a mirror that I ordered has ever been damaged - because they were all packaged 100% correctly according to specifications from the courier company as well as for the kind of material that it is made of. I cannot apologize for stating the truth. This is not defamation - this is merely providing other consumers the chance to make an informed decision. Threatening me via telephone, however, is not a wise choice, and could actually lead to prosecution.
Iniek
Iniek's reply18 Feb 2020, 10:33
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We did not threaten you, we merely said that you did not uphold your part and as such you will be contacted by our lawyers. It was your family member phoning us and threatening us yesterday this was also handed over to our lawyers.  
Iniek
Iniek's reply18 Feb 2020, 10:34
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We will also not be commenting on this any further as our lawyers are handling it.