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Michael W

1 reviews | Active since Jun 2019

10 Jun 2019, 09:46

Samsung: "we do not support international warranty in South Africa"

Came to South Africa with a monitor which on the second day of usage displays a vertical green line in the centre (broken display) and Samsung support tells me that international warranty is not 'supported' (verbatim: "we do not support international warranty in South Africa").

I've got a Samsung fridge, oven/hob, 2 TVs, mobile phone and home theatre with speakers. Rest assured this will be the very LAST Samsung purchase I am ever going to do. And I will just return the broken monitor under warranty back in the country where I purchased it.

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Replies (5)
Samsung South Africa
Samsung South Africa's reply10 Jun 2019, 09:47
Official
Good day Michael

We have noted your concerns and your query has been escalated to our Voice of Customer team. We will provide you with a reference number shortly.
  
A senior customer service executive will contact you with further advise on this matter. 

Regards,
SamsungSA:^LZ
Samsung South Africa
Samsung South Africa's reply10 Jun 2019, 09:51
Official
Good day Michael

Herewith your reference number:    

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SamsungSA:^LZ
MW
Michael W's update10 Jun 2019, 10:34
Reviewer Update
What does this mean? Will they reach out to me? Do I have to initiate contact? I've seen this response on other threads.
MW
Michael W's update11 Jun 2019, 08:16
Reviewer Update
Like I suspected, nobody has been in contact. This is just Samsung trying to appear as engaging as possible but not addressing any real issues.
MW
Michael W's update11 Jun 2019, 09:49
Reviewer Update
Phoned in and rep confirmed that international warranty is not supported in South Africa. @Samsung, why are you wasting my time (and money)?!? #NeverAgainSamsung