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Is this reasonable - poorly packed shower system

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WobblyLondoner · 27/03/2023 18:54

We ordered a shower system for bathroom work that starts in a month. On opening the box it was a lot less well packaged than I was expecting, with a few items rattling about and one box empty apart from a tiny part that didn't look as though it belonged in there. There was no list of items.

I complained to the retailer, with this photo of the opened box. They then asked for a photo of all the individual parts so they can "check them with the manufacturer".

I replied saying this:

Under the Consumer Rights Act, 2015, goods should be satisfactory and as described. I do not consider a shower system costing nearly £900 to fit that description when it arrives poorly packaged and without a list of parts that we can check the items against.

I understand that you will want to be in touch with Grohe to ensure that the contents of the box are complete, but that should be something you do as a firm without impacting your customers and their timelines. A more reasonable approach would be for us to be sent a new identical system, in its full original packaging (ie what we ordered), and you could then collect the one I have and carry out the investigations with Grohe that you suggest.

They have said no and asked again for the photos. I'm worried we aren't going to resolve this in time for our builders who arrive in 4 weeks. Any thoughts about our options very welcome.

Is this reasonable - poorly packed shower system
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jenandberrys · 27/03/2023 18:58

WobblyLondoner · 27/03/2023 18:54

We ordered a shower system for bathroom work that starts in a month. On opening the box it was a lot less well packaged than I was expecting, with a few items rattling about and one box empty apart from a tiny part that didn't look as though it belonged in there. There was no list of items.

I complained to the retailer, with this photo of the opened box. They then asked for a photo of all the individual parts so they can "check them with the manufacturer".

I replied saying this:

Under the Consumer Rights Act, 2015, goods should be satisfactory and as described. I do not consider a shower system costing nearly £900 to fit that description when it arrives poorly packaged and without a list of parts that we can check the items against.

I understand that you will want to be in touch with Grohe to ensure that the contents of the box are complete, but that should be something you do as a firm without impacting your customers and their timelines. A more reasonable approach would be for us to be sent a new identical system, in its full original packaging (ie what we ordered), and you could then collect the one I have and carry out the investigations with Grohe that you suggest.

They have said no and asked again for the photos. I'm worried we aren't going to resolve this in time for our builders who arrive in 4 weeks. Any thoughts about our options very welcome.

I suggest you just get on with it. Sending officious sounding emails to people rarely improves the situation.

RoddyStJames · 27/03/2023 18:58

I can understand why they won’t want to be out of pocket for delivery of a second unit and collection of a replacement. Especially as you haven’t given them much of a chance to find out if there is even an issue. Give them a chance!

ChrisPPancake · 27/03/2023 19:12

Get them to email you a parts list then you can check yourself.
Was the box sealed?

WobblyLondoner · 27/03/2023 19:19

ChrisPPancake · 27/03/2023 19:12

Get them to email you a parts list then you can check yourself.
Was the box sealed?

I've asked for that - that was the point at which they suggested their emailing the manufacturer.

The original seals were cut through but it had been taped up again. My guess is it is a returned item. Fine, but check it then before you send it out.

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MaybeSmaller · 30/03/2023 14:45

No, I don't think the retailer is being reasonable but if you want to check this yourself,

https://www.grohe.co.uk/en_gb/bathroom-collection/shower-system-euphoria-smartcontrol.html

Scroll down to Product Range (try and avoid rolling your eyes at the pictures - who gets THAT happy while having a shower?!)

Go to "Details" of whichever one yours is, then "Installation & Spareparts" on that page. That shows you everything that should be in the box.

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