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Shaun P

1 reviews | Active since Sept 2018

19 Mar 2021, 20:50

Leather gallery head office

We purchased a R60k leather recliner set. Service from ballito branch was excellent. Set we chose was the best we seen . After service though is extremely appalling. 3 minor issues had to be resolved and the technician Chris didn’t keep to his appointment or call to reschedule. This after they refused to meet me at a time suitable to me. I had to make adjustments to my busy schedule to accommodate him and he doesn’t show without even advising that he wasn’t able to make the appointment. When he does arrive , I sense hostility because I complained to his manager Judy of him not keeping the appointment or letting me know (trying to get through to their customer queries department is a nightmare). He asked me why did we only report the damage now after a month. We received the set on the 02/03 and reported on the 05/03... his delay and not being accommodating meant he could only come home on the 19/03...this is just over 2 weeks anyway. after assessing he asked me what do I want him to do. I told him repair/ fix that’s why you here. He says but what do I want him to do. I said wasn’t I clear and he again says what do I want him to do. Chris is extremely rude . He questions the customer. His job is to repair . I felt like I’m being investigated. At one point he asked me who do I want to blame . The delivery guys?I said I just want it fixed and then he asked if I’m blaming him. I couldn’t understand him it was like he was trying to his best to provoke me. The single seater had a scratch which went through the grain. He said he could dye it. I asked if colour difference will be noticed and 5 times he evaded the answer . His colleague then said we won’t use white on black . I said not all black is the same shade . They were extremely rude , abrasive and arrogant. not giving me a chance to talk . In my own home nonetheless. At one point I also felt unsafe and threatened to a certain degree. There were 2 of them and I was alone with my daughter.Says I must let them do their job. I told them I will call Judy and have someone else come to repair. They said they don’t care who I call. I was fuming but needed the set repaired and I already lost so much time off work . So one repair done ok and the other 2 still the same and he says that’s the best he can do. This is a high end set . That’s what I thought when I paid. I now demand a complete new set and I don’t ever want Chris in my home again. the lack of after sales customer service and this experience will ensure I never go back to leather gallery again or refer anyone else . I will appreciate a call from the owner or MD in this regard as I will not want someone else to go through this horrific experience

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Leather Gallery
Leather Gallery's reply30 Apr 2021, 14:44
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Good day Shaun,  We sincerely apologise for the inconvenience you experienced.  We strive to ensure that all goods that leave our showrooms are warehouses are in pristine condition. As per our delivery documents, all goods were received in good condition with no issues or damages.  Our maintenance and repair team conducted a call out to your location to inspect the recliner set, it was found that there were small issues with the recliner and small touch ups were done to correct the recliner set. After the repairs were done you were still not satisfied with the result. Customer satisfaction is greatly important to us and to ensure that you were fully satisfied with your Leather Gallery product, we swapped out the set with a new one.  We hope that you are still enjoying your Leather Gallery recliner set and once again apologise for the inconvenience that was caused. We hope that you would consider us again for your next home furniture purchase and we are confident that your next experience with us will be a positive one.  Kind regards,Customer Care