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Morgan P

1 reviews | Active since Mar 2011

26 Nov 2018, 18:57

Makro - ********* experience

On 23 November 2018, I went to Makro Silverlakes to purchase Castrol motor oil. As soon as I entered the store, I went to the customer care counter to find out if I would get a 10% discount on this product if I used the mcard app. This discount was advertised on their " Black 5 Day" brochure on non promotional products. The person that assisted me confirmed that I would get the discount as long as I used my mcard. I collected the motor oil and proceeded to the cashier. I also asked the cashier if I would get the 10% discount. The cashier was unsure if I would get the discount, but she however called a supervisor to assist. The supervisor told me that I would get a discount, but it would only reflect on the mcard app after 24 hours. Based on the information given to me by two Makro staff members, I made my purchase of three cans of motor oil. On 26 November 2018 (three days later), I checked if my 10% discount was allocated to my mcard app. No discount was allocated on my mcard. My mcard number is ********** 6. I wonder if this was just a marketing **** to get customers into the store, or whether it is an error on their mcard app. Nonetheless, whatever the reason may be , it is a very disappointing situation. I for one will no longer be shopping at a Makro store, as I made the relevant query prior to my purchase, and what I was told did not materialize. I view it as an ********* experience.

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Replies (3)
Makro
Makro's reply27 Nov 2018, 14:37
Official
Thank you for alerting us on your complaint. Kindly be advised that your complaint has been escalated to the relevant team and we will revert back once feedback has been provided.
 
Regards
Zanele Zwane 
Makro
Makro's reply30 Nov 2018, 12:40
Official
Thank you for your patience. We believe that one of our team members has been in contact with you with regards to the above matter.
 
Regards
Zanele Zwane 
MP
Morgan P's update02 Dec 2018, 11:02
Reviewer Update
Received a call from Matubatsi at mrewards. Was given a very lame excuse that was illogical. After a few days, she sent me an email stating that selected categories are excluded from the 10% rewards , and motor oil is excluded. I guess that me consulting with two Makro staff members individually to verify a 10% discount means nothing. This indicates to me that Makro advertises a discount, the discount gets confirmed by two staff members on the exact items that I am purchasing, and the discount does not get granted. Very ********* business practice from my experience. Due to this experience and the lame excuses that I received thereafter, I will no longer be buying goods at Makro, Game, Dion and Builders Warehouse. Good riddance.