1 reviews | Active since Jul 2009
False advertising and customer service
On the 2nd of February I ordered an iPhone online from Makro only to learn that they have serious false advertising practices and do not deliver on the expectation. It says it's 'In Stock' but they fail to say that their supplier has it in stock and not Makro themselves, the second problem is that the delivery time-frame will be within 21 days, the 'Store Collection' does not have a 21 day timeframe, however when I follow-up with the contact centre, they are adamant that collection is also in 21 days. The expectation that is created cannot be delivered on. The second problem is that any escalations to the contact centre management is absolutely terrible and they do not deliver on their commitments. The first escalation was at 10:00 on 5 February 2021 to Siphiso Sibiya (the supervisor) who comitted to give me feedback before the end of the day I phoned back at 15:50 and was told that he is in a meeting and will phone me back, I'm still waiting for that call (9 February 2021). I phone again to escalate to Siphiso's manager and managed to talk to Anthony Vermeulen at 14:50 and had to explain the entire story again and got a commitment that he will phone me back before the end of the day, I phoned his direct number at 17:53 and got no answer. It should be no surprise that it is now the 9th of February 2021 and have still not received a call back, so at least they are consistent in not delivering on their promises. I really have no idea how to escalate this further for real attention and action.
Thank you for your review on our Hellopeter platform, we do apologize for the delay in response and inconvenience caused.
We take all our customer requests seriously and assure you that this matter will be our priority.
Please note that we are currently liaising with senior management regarding the above complaint and will be sure to revert with feedback. Kindly be advised that feedback will be provided within the next 24-48hrs.
Once again, we do apologize for the inconvenience caused throughout your journey with us.
Hope you find the above in order.
Have a wonderful day.
Kind regards
Makro Hellopeter Team
Thank you for your review on our Hellopeter platform, we do apologize for the delay in response and inconvenience caused.
We take all our customer requests seriously and assure you that this matter will be our priority.
Please note that we are currently liaising with senior management regarding the above complaint and will be sure to revert with feedback. Kindly be advised that feedback will be provided within the next 24-48hrs.
Once again, we do apologize for the inconvenience caused throughout your journey with us.
Hope you find the above in order.
Have a wonderful day.
Kind regards
Makro Hellopeter Team
So it is not just the Contact Center that does not know how to keep to their commitments, but even the 'Makro Hellopeter Team' that responded to my complaint and committed to give feedback within the 24-48 hour period are making empty commitments and does not deliver on the commitments made.
This is just shocking and how do I 'Customer/Client' escalate to the next level (whatever that means).
Can you send me the contact number and I will phone you!
Thanks and regards,
Johan
So it is not just the Contact Center that does not know how to keep to their commitments, but even the 'Makro Hellopeter Team' that responded to my complaint and committed to give feedback within the 24-48 hour period are making empty commitments and does not deliver on the commitments made.
This is just shocking and how do I 'Customer/Client' escalate to the next level (whatever that means).
Can you send me the contact number and I will phone you!
Thanks and regards,
Johan
To add insult to injury, Makro subtracted the amount of R23,999.00 again from my account on the 2nd of March 2021, even though I paid in full for the item on the 2nd of February 2021. Who knows when this will be refunded and it is impossible to get a name and contact number of a senior person in Finance to escalate this to.
Very frustrated client,
Johan
To add insult to injury, Makro subtracted the amount of R23,999.00 again from my account on the 2nd of March 2021, even though I paid in full for the item on the 2nd of February 2021. Who knows when this will be refunded and it is impossible to get a name and contact number of a senior person in Finance to escalate this to.
Very frustrated client,
Johan
