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wokeupwithasmile · 31/12/2013 20:40

I am writing because I feel the need to tell others about my bad experience, in case it helps someone not ending up in the same situation I am in.

I bought a dehumidifier from Ebuyer at the end of October. In mid-December it stopped working, so I contacted Ebuyer and got them to come and pick it up. Arranged for a pick up on the 27th of this month. Stayed at home from work stuck inside for 11 hours, and no one came. I contacted them on the 30th because the 28th and 29th were the weekend and they do not work during weekends and the person I spoke with apologised, told me that same-day pick up (30th) was not possible, even if it was their fault, and that someone would come today (31st). So another day off, another 11 hours stuck inside. Well, guess what? No one came. They are also not working today, so I cannot complain again. Now I will have to wait until Jan 2 before I can call, and maybe they will come on Jan 3, but obviously that will be another day off work to wait stuck at home.
And this is all just for them to pick up the bloody faulty item, then it will take them another 3-5 days to send me a new one.
I asked for a refund instead of an exchange when I called yesterday, telling them that I do not want to have to deal with them anymore, and I was told that it was not possible because 28 days have already passed.

Learned my lesson. Next time I will spend more elsewhere but at least I will know that if something happens I can count on better customer care and service.

Just wanted to warn anyone who might be thinking about buying from them.

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Onesleeptillwembley · 31/12/2013 20:44

Contact your card provider.

wokeupwithasmile · 31/12/2013 20:45

Really? Would you tell me what for?

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BucketsnSpades · 31/12/2013 20:55

I am also having problems with ebuyer, failure to adhere to consumer protection legislation, i will be reporting to trading standards in new year. Such a shame that companies choose to operate in this way.

wokeupwithasmile · 31/12/2013 21:21

I am really appalled at the service (not) received! I tried to save a few pounds by buying from them and now I am spending them all calling their useless customer service! It also does not look like they have an email address to write to.

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Theas18 · 01/01/2014 11:55

Agree contact your credit card provider assuming the purchase was over 100 and you paid on the card.

Cc providers are obliged to refund under such circumstances. Mse website ifs your saviour here go and have a root around!

1sassylassy · 01/01/2014 12:01

Is it ebuyer at fault or the courier company they are using?

wokeupwithasmile · 02/01/2014 10:50

I will contact the cc, thank you. And yes, it is the courier company that is not picking up the item, but they work for Ebuyer, and it is Ebuyer that is responsible for its customer care.

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LucyEbuyer · 03/01/2014 11:24

Hi wokeupwithasmile,

My name is Lucy and I work in the Resolution Department at Ebuyer.com.

I'm sorry to hear the purchased goods have become faulty, which has then led to further issues with a collection. I am shocked to hear the collection has had to be rearranged this many times.

I very much want to take this matter up with Yodel as this is unacceptable service.

Please can you contact me directly by emailing me your RMA reference and your contact number, to [email protected] so I can get this matter resolved as soon as possible.

Once again I offer my sincere apologies for the failed collections. I will look forward to receiving your email so we can get this matter resolved.

Kind Regards,

Lucy
Ebuyer.com

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