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Claire P

1 reviews | Active since Oct 2017

25 Oct 2017, 13:05

Never use TV and Appliances Direct!

It is difficult to categorise my review due to the multi-faceted failure of this company. If anyone is considering ordering anything from this website, please think again. Problem #1: their stock issue. I ordered a Samsung Oven from them. Their website stated it was in stock and would be delivered within 5 working days. A week after ordering I hadn't heard anything from them and tried to get hold of them on their website chat, phone number (no one will ever answer so don't bother) and email (no one ever responds to emails either). I finally get hold of a consultant who tells me that my order will be delivered in a few days. A few days later I follow-up: still told it will be a few days. Then Samsung contact me directly noting that they are having a stock issue. After struggling to get a firm delivery date from Samsung, I decide to cancel the order. Problem #2: inability to cancel. I contact the company via their webchat on 4th Oct, notifying them that I wish to cancel my order. "Gary" confirms that this will be actioned immediately. I request numerous times that my order cancellation has been confirmed. No confirmation is received. Problem #3: no refund. On the 6th Oct, I'm told that my order will be ready soon. I again note that I no longer require the order and want to cancel and get a refund. I'm told that the "CEO" will refund me shortly. 11 Oct: The "CEO" has been very sick and hasn't managed to refund me yet, but will do so immediately. No refund received. 17 Oct: I follow-up again on my refund. No response. 25 Oct: follow-up again via email about my refund. No response. Manage to get hold of "Steve" via the web chat. It turns out my order was still live in the system. I finally receive a cancellation notice via email. Still waiting for that refund.... But now apparently the "CEO" is overseas.

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Replies (5)
TV and Appliances Direct
TV and Appliances Direct 's reply25 Oct 2017, 13:51
Official

Hi there - we find your review very distressing. Your order has been cancelled as per your request the monies refund via payfast. We have instructed this for you and payfast are actioning this to ensure that your monies are back with you swiftly.

We are very sorry that we feel dissatisfied by our experience and truly hope that is does not put you offer purchasing online in the future.

Kind regards, The TVA team

CP
Claire P's update25 Oct 2017, 14:12
Reviewer Update
Hi TVA team - I look forward to receiving my refund. Please note that I make most of my purchases online and have been doing so for many years. I've never experienced anything as bad as the service I got from you guys. I understand that issues happen with stock but the lack of communication on the status of my order is not acceptable. Also, I tried so many times to try and cancel my order and get a refund. This was so difficult that I became convinced that your site is a **** and being used to ***** money. In all these situations, responsive communication would have made the world of difference.
TV and Appliances Direct
TV and Appliances Direct 's reply25 Oct 2017, 15:54
Official

Hi again - i am very sorry that communication was not as it should be and thank you for your patience with regards to this matter. Your refund is in progress and the funds are on their back to you.

Kind regards, The TVA team

CP
Claire P's update11 Nov 2017, 10:52
Reviewer Update
This complaint was logged over 17 days ago, and despite a number follow-ups, I am yet to receive my refund. It seems this company is really de*****ing their customers. Any suggestions from anyone regarding next steps?
TV and Appliances Direct
TV and Appliances Direct 's reply11 Nov 2017, 12:33
Official

Hi there - we have just sent a further request for an urgent update to Payfast and they respond within 2 days. We will advise you of the status on receipt of the update.

Kind regards, The TVA team