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Stephen M

1 reviews | Active since Dec 2018

23 Apr 2021, 11:21

No Samsung accessories in the box ! Going from Bad to Worse ...

Totally and utterly disgusted by the new Samsung phones. I bought me a Samsung Galaxy A32 yesterday. After opening the box, I found that there were no earphones in the box. So I called Samsung SA and was informed that these phones no longer comes with earphones as an accessory. I however was told that I can claim a pair of Samsung ear buds up until the end of April 2021 for purchasing this phone. I then logged on to my Samsung members application and could not find the Samsung Benefits banner that allows me to claim this service. I then called Samsung again and was told that I cannot claim as this is only for members that bought the Samsung device at Samsung. On 2 occasions after this, I called Samsung and they said I can claim it and nobody shows me how to claim. I then called again this morning and they then tell me that I cannot claim it as this device was bought at Telkom !!! I see all other service providers offering the same thing for the month of may.

So really Samsung SA? You tell me I can claim buds and then you tell me afterwards that I cannot claim buds. What is this all about? And why do I not get earphones in my box when I purchase a phone for that reason? I purchased this phone to use on a daily basis and to use all the accessories. All I wanted was a phone that I can use for Radio and that will be a benefit for me for work and other services and now it is of no use simply because there is no earphones in the box or redeemable promo's.

I AM NOT A VERY HAPPY CUSTOMER !!!! Samsung really changed from reliable to dissatisfaction of devices...

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Replies (3)
Samsung South Africa
Samsung South Africa's reply23 Apr 2021, 11:32
Official
Good day Stephen, 

Thank you for bringing your query to our attention, we apologize for any inconvenience that this may have caused. 

We have noted your concerns and we are currently investigating the matter further. 

Your complaint has been assigned to our escalations department and we will be in contact with you. 

Regards, 
Samsung
^:NM 
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Stephen M's update23 Apr 2021, 14:55
Reviewer Update
Not very happy with this agents response ! Again I am told that I cannot get earphones or buds by a senior agent. Apparently she will deal with the agent that told me that the ear buds I can claim but where does that leave me as a customer. This is nonsense. I will never ever buy Samsung again … So disappointing for a leading brand !!! I do not understand how you buy a phone with all the features and do not have any way of using it without the accessories. Unbelievable how she tells me that I need to buy the accessories that should be in the box. Why do I have to buy stuff that is supposed to be in the box? So bad …
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Stephen M's update23 Apr 2021, 15:01
Reviewer Update
I also see that I am not the only complainee about this issue with the Samsung A32 … I wish I had seen this before I decided to move to Samsung.