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Bianca R

1 reviews | Active since May 2025

09 May 2025, 10:03

Horrible Follow Up Service and Refund Proccessing

I am writing to express my deep frustration and disappointment regarding the ongoing delay in processing the refund for an item. The item was purchased and paid for online on 14 March 2025. The item was delivered and a return and refund was submitted. The item was then collected to have it returned to Marko on 27 March 2025. Despite the considerable time that has passed, the refund remains outstanding. When I followed up earlier this week, I was informed – with no prior communication – that the refund had been cancelled without any explanation as to why it was cancelled, and I was instructed to resubmit supporting documentation. My husband promptly did so on 5 May 2025. However, as of today, I have yet to receive any update or confirmation that the matter is being resolved. Upon following up this morning, I was advised again that the refund will be escalated. This continued lack of communication and resolution is entirely unacceptable, especially given that this matter has now dragged on for over a month. As a customer, we should not be expected to chase after a refund for this long, particularly when the return was handled as per your procedures. According to their refund policy, refunds are processed within 7-14 business days and can take up to 7 business days to reflect in your bank account. No one can give you contact information to follow up with the relevant department except for calling the call center.

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Bianca R's update15 May 2025, 11:01
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Makro Online is THE WORST company to deal with. To date my issue has still not been resolved. No one has the decency to respond to emails either. When I phoned AGAIN today, suddenly my refund is cancelled and no one has the mental capacity to tell me why? So now Makro takes your money, you receive an incomplete order, you log a return, they keep your money and then cancel your request? THIS IS THEFT!!!!!!!!!!!!! You ask to speak to someone then get placed on hold for over an hour then the phone call cuts.

I want someone that has the brain capacity to call me back TODAY and tell me when I am getting my money back because I am sick of dealing with *********** people who has no idea what on earth they are doing or cannot tell me what is going on,
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Bianca R's update19 May 2025, 07:51
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more than 48 hours later and surprise... NO REFUND OR FEEDBACK!!!!!!!

This place is truly pathetic!!!
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Bianca R's update26 May 2025, 09:45
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Still no feedback on my refund..............
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Bianca R's update26 May 2025, 11:40
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I am truly disappointed in this service. I have been shopping at Marko every month for years. I am seriously reconsidering. I cannot understand how such a small refund can take this long.
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Bianca R's update27 May 2025, 12:34
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Dear Makro,

I am beyond frustrated and frankly disgusted with the way this refund issue has been handled. I’ve followed up repeatedly, and each time I’m met with silence, vague responses, or empty promises. And now, after yet another follow-up from me, I’m told a request has just now been logged with your IT team because of “system issues” after I was told last week that it is being processed with Finance that same day and today it's another excuse?? This is pathetic!!

Let’s be honest — This is a customer service failure. A refund should not take this long, and it certainly shouldn’t require constant chasing just to get basic feedback. Your team either lacks the ability or the will to take ownership of customer concerns, and I’m tired of the scripted responses and buck-passing.

Here’s what I expect immediately:

  1. A clear, honest update on where my refund stands — no more vague or recycled excuses.
  2. A specific, confirmed date by which the money will be in my account.
  3. The direct contact details (name, email, and phone number) of someone in senior management who is capable of actually doing their job and taking accountability.

The way this has been handled is unacceptable for a company of your size. If your internal processes are as broken as your communication, at least have the decency to admit it instead of hiding behind bull**** excuses. I expect a full and proper response within 24 hours, or I will be escalating this through every available channel, including consumer watchdogs, social media, and review platforms. People deserve to know how Makro treats its customers once payment has been made.

Fix this now!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Sincerely,
Bianca Roos
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Order Number: MAK*** / Reference Number: NMSM
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Bianca R's update30 May 2025, 08:08
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3 days later and guess what... STILL NO REFUND!!
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Bianca R's update30 May 2025, 08:30
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I am soooo sick of Marko and their **** excuses! The Social Media Team says one thing but the consultant on the floor says something else!! According to them, the refund has been captured but not yet actioned, so clearly someone it lying to me!! I will be going to the National Consumer Council!!!! I have been patient enough! The constant bull**** excuses is getting out of hand! Makro takes your money then hides behind excuses.
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Bianca R's update02 Jun 2025, 08:10
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Once again no feedback!!

I have logged an official complaint with the Goods & Services Ombud - ***
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Bianca R's update03 Jun 2025, 14:59
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I AM SO SICK OF THE SAME EXCUSES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I WANT MY MONEY BACK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Bianca R's update04 Jun 2025, 13:04
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This email was received weeks ago as well and to date since 28 March, no refund was issued.