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Lindsay B

1 reviews | Active since Nov 2011

16 Nov 2015, 18:54

Bad Customer service

I placed an order and confirmed for same day delivery before 3:30pm.<br> I received SMS confirmation at 11am that all was in order.<br> 3:25pm no parcel, called mr delivery couriers they said they will call me back as driver is not en route.<br> Called take a lot and was told the delivery company will need to be contacted and they will follow up.<br> Phone calls to take a lot and the courier company was going nowhere, spent R110 in airtime trying to find out what was going on. <br> I found out that the driver was only dispatched at 4:08pm which means only because of my ranting did something happen. I waited at work from 3:30 till 4:45pm. <br> Driver calls at 5:15pm at and says he is at my work address. Told him I am no longer there and mr delivery was supposed to have instructed the branch and driver to come to my home address when I called them at 4:30pm.<br> This is the last time I order from take a lot. Much easier just going to a mall and standing in a queue. The amount of time, energy and cellphone costs is not worth it.<br> Take a lot should ensure the delivery happens as promised regardless of courier. They shouldn't just pass the buck as they received payment already.<br> Driver delivered at 6:45pm.

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takealot.com's reply16 Nov 2015, 19:24
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Hello customer260402,

Ensuring that your parcel is delivered to you as promised remains our responsibility irrespective of the courier assigned to do so. We're sorry for wasting your time today and for the inconvenience caused. Our complaints team will liaise with our order fulfilment team to confirm why this delivery wasn't completed as scheduled with you. They'll also find out when soonest we'll be able to get this parcel delivered and they'll contact you to confirm the details.
We know saying sorry doesn't make up for the bad experience, but we'll do our best to get this sorted out ASAP.

Sincerely,
takealot.com