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Morne R

1 reviews | Active since Jul 2010

18 Jul 2023, 10:40

Leroy Merlin shocking online purchase service

I ordered a Russell Hobbs Clear 15kg Ice Maker RHCIM15 on 26 June 2023 (to be in time for my wife's birthday on 10 July). Delivery was scheduled at first for 8 July 2023 (in time for her birthday). Then the delivery date was changed to 13 July 2023, which was LATE but still acceptable. Then on 13 July 2023 I received a notification that my order had been cancelled because the product was out of stock, it said my money would be refunded to me.

When I inquired telephonically on Friday (14 July), the consultant who assisted me said that she can see there is stock available and she couldn't understand why my order had been cancelled. She said she would ask the person who dealt with my order to contact me - I heard NOTHING until I called again this morning only to be told the same thing. So I decided to send an email inquiry to which Leroy Merline responded they want my bank account details to refund me. If I send my bank account details it will take 48 hours. If I don't send it the normal refund process will take 7 to 10 working days. Which means they haven't even started processing my refund. What low levels of client services!!!

This makes me feel like I am not worth anything to you. I feel like they don't care about how I've disappointed my wife on her birthday. I feel like the refund is saying "just go away and stop bugging us". I've always supported the Leroy Merlin store in Strubens Valley, and I loved it. Now that I deal with Leroy Merlin online I feel like I have a bitter taste in my mouth from the unpleasant experience. In addition to that, now I have to wait for another 2 days before I can get MY money. That is unacceptable client services.

If a product is really out of stock, show it on your website or take it off completely.

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Replies (7)
Leroy Merlin South Africa
Leroy Merlin South Africa's reply18 Jul 2023, 10:52
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Good day Morne

Please accept my apology on behalf of our company. I am sorry to learn that your experience with our Marketplace purchase was less than satisfactory. We value our customers and exceptional service is always our priority. We will be in contact soon.
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Morne R's update21 Jul 2023, 04:51
Reviewer Update
Since your reply on the 18th, no one phoned me. Then I received an email from Leroy Merlin (or LRMSA as you call yourself in the email) with subject "LMSA Refund - Order ***" (content below). The message is clear - send us your bank details and we will pay your money back.
Well from your reply above to my initial complaint, you certainly were in contact soon, but that you value your customers and exceptional service is always your priority - THIS IS A LIE!!
I will provide the necessary info for you to process my refund, but never ever have I experience such poor client services in my life (and I've been in client services, I know what bad client services is!!).

Dear Customer

We hope that you are well.

We kindly ask that you send us one of the below documents for an EFT refund for order ***.

1. Bank confirmation letter not older than 3 months OR
2. Bank statement clearly showing your banking details.
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Morne R's update27 Jul 2023, 20:25
Reviewer Update
Today is 27 July 2023, exactly a month since I ordered the Icemaker. Exactly 10 days since I loaded my complaint. I have not heard form anyone trying to resolve my query or who tried to call me. But I received another email for my bank account details (even though I sent it on Friday 27 June 2023 already). What a pathetic business. Just pay me my refund and let's go our separate ways.
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Morne R's update07 Aug 2023, 05:27
Reviewer Update
I sent my bank statement on 31 July 2023, since then I've had only SILENCE from LeroyMerlin.
Yet, the very same Icemaker (that is supposedly out of stock and I am still waiting for my refund) is still being advertised on Marketplace. How ridiculous is that?
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Morne R's update10 Aug 2023, 11:40
Reviewer Update
I called *** now (10 Aug 2023, at 11:38) to follow up on my refund - the auto-answer message says that LRM is closed - it is not their business operating hours LOL. You can't make this stuff up, hey. The LRM jokes just keep writing themselves.
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Morne R's update10 Aug 2023, 13:09
Reviewer Update
I emailed the consultant working with my query. They responded saying that Finance has still not processed my refund.
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Morne R's update15 Aug 2023, 04:48
Reviewer Update
I finally received my refund amount on 14 Aug 2023.