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Retha W

1 reviews | Active since Jun 2026

02 Jun 2026, 16:37

BAD BAD BAD

Purchased tekkies from Vaal Mall. I was showed a pair of Tekkies which I told the lady, looked to much like men's shoes. She assured me it was uni***. I was in a hurry and we are from the eastern Cape. She assured me I can return it to another branch for a refund or exchange. When I got to the accommodation I saw it was indeed men's shoes. We left very early and stopped at Colesburg branch to which he said I can exchange but no refund, they don't have cash in premises. Every one I liked, there was none in my size. Stopped at Graaff Reinet, same story, not 1 in my size. Then WHEN I asked for a refund I was told they can only exchange, no refunds. Only at original store. They phoned the regional manager for authorization and he/she was suppose to call back in 2 minutes. 20 minutes later still nothing. They could not get a hold of this person nor does Vaal Mall phone number work. In the meantime someone reversed into our vehicle while waiting. We have been awake for 12 hours and still had 2hours ahead of us. I had to leave with my shoes. I am beyond upset. I was deceived and misinformed just so someone can make a sale. And now how is it my problem that your staff deceived people. How is it my problem That you don't have my sizes available at 2 stores. So why must this be my issue to not get a refund and due to bad service we suffered damages to our vehicle while waiting for your regional manager to call back and after 20 minutes still nothing. The shops I visited already stated they are quite. Your reviews are BAD except for the occasional 1 or 2. Don't you realise that all this is killing your business. I hope that you will resolve this as I will continue to share my experience until this is resolved and I be compensated

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Replies (2)
Studio 88
Studio 88's reply03 Jun 2026, 08:09
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Dear Retha,

Thank you for taking the time to share this message. We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience caused and for the unpleasant experience you encountered at our stores. The matter has been escalated to the relevant department to ensure it is addressed appropriately.

Yours in style, 
Studio 88 Customer Service
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Retha W's update03 Jun 2026, 08:28
Reviewer Update
I did a bit of digging last night and I have found multiple complaints on Studio 88 and Side step where I can also exchange my shoes. As far back as 2018, people have been experiencing the same issues. Your responses stay the same yet things don't get resolved. Many other customers over years have complained about apparently no cash on premises. So for 8 years no customers have ever paid cash? No money for change? Your staff assures refunds as long as product has its liable, packaging, slips etc then NOTHING!! You always reply matters are being escalated but that is just a response on paper without outcome. Your companies de***** people and many people complain about ill treatment even by the so called regional managers to whom things are escalated to. I just want my money back if your store can't accommodate me in a size I want OR accommodate me on discount on a shoe in my size that is out of my budget. If this does not get resolved within the next day or 2, I will be forced to take it further as this is a matter of fairness and principle. I also sent an email. This is not to be nasty or threatening, I just want you to treat us as customers with decency and fairness. Thank you