Horrible chanel shopping experience

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omnivore

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Aug 16, 2008
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Horrible chanel shopping experience
Well…
I am sure I am not the only one who got the wrong bags from this sale. Yes… it happened to me, too. I originally ordered four camera cases from Michael at Chicago NM. One large metallic silver, one medium matte grey, one medium matte black, and one small metallic blue. I ordered four because I could not pick one from the medium matte black and small metallic blue and I told him I would pick one from the two and let him know the next day. The Next day, I canceled the medium matte black and confirmed with him that the other three bags will be ringed up and sent out. Several days later, I confirmed about the bags I ordered one more time while I was asking about the dust bag and box policy for sale items. He confirmed that I ordered a large metallic silver, a medium matte grey, and a small metallic blue.

Today, I found out that only one of the three bags made its way. One medium matte black and one small metallic silver were delivered instead of the medium matte grey and small metallic blue. Up until now, it was just unfortunate.

I called Michael to explain what has happened but he did not even want to listen to what I had to say. He just said “That is what you ordered. You canceled the small metallic blue.” I was just stunned. He did not even bother to know what I actually received. OK. Then, what about the medium matte grey? He said he did not have any matte grey from the first place. How could a person say “medium vintage lamb grey” three times throughout the three confirmations we had over the phone when he did not have one from the first place? Most of all, the medium vintage was the first one I ordered I was told from him that he had one from the very first phone call. He just kept making up stories of what has happened and accusing me of not remembering what I ordered and canceled. He was just plain disrespectful and yelling at me.
I understand one can make a mistake although we all try not to do it. However, it is NOT right not to admit your fault and, on top of it, blaming the customer. I do not have Alzheimer and I do not understand why I have to be treated by an SA as if I have one.
 
Let me get this straight...

You ordered
Large DS
Medium matte grey
Small metallic blue

But you received
Medium matte black
Small DS

So none of what you ordered came through, did I get it right?

I'm sorry for your negative experience. I understand with sales going on, things can get pretty hectic, but that's not the way for any SA to treat a customer. I would perhaps speak to the store manager.
 
Omg, I'm so sorry to hear that! That's my biggest pet peeve ever. If you made a mistake, that's fine bc everyone makes mistakes and bc of the sale, it's more understandable BUT just own up to it and apologize. Similar thing happened to me when I had ordered a Jumbo caviar flap in black. I had to be on the waitlist and but a couple days after they put me on the list, they called saying shipment came in and that I have a Jumbo on hold for me. I was shocked. I had to ask 3 times...this is for the JUMBO caviar flap?? JUMBO caviar flap in BLACK? JUMBO caviar in black in SILVER hw?? They said yes 3x. Of course I said I wanted it to go ahead and ring it up. I asked how much, and they said $24xx. I told them that's not the price for the Jumbo. They said yes it's for the Large and that's what I had asked for. I'm like no I asked for Jumbo. I put my list for the Jumbo. They basically made it sound like I made the mistake and that most ppl make that mistake and confuse a large w/ a Jumbo. I asked 3x if it was the Jumbo, and I know I did bc I remember being shocked that it came in already. I thought my name was on the bottom of the list. I wanted it so badly. I would not have confused the 2 sizes. Come on, if I knew the price was wrong, why would I not know if I ordered a Large or a Jumbo?! Omnivore, Michael was definitley trying to cover his butt. I mean it's fine, mistakes happen, but just say sorry there were so many orders, it must've gotten mixed up. I can't believe he yelled at you. Unfortunately the bag you really wanted is probably not available anymore, but his behaviour was unacceptable, and I agree w/ Alice that you should speak to a store manager.
 
Wow so sorry to hear that this happened to you! I was trying to get a medium metallic DS during the sale and the SA kept trying to force me to get medium black with GH. When I was asking her to comfirm the color she just kept asking for my card number! I think its horrible service...I mean I know its on sale but I still only want to buy what I want!
 
I have ordered from Michael several times and have never had an issue. I kind of feel like calling him...this is an upsetting story!!! Do you live in Chicago or near it? I would go in and speak with the manager.
 
Let me get this straight...



You ordered

Large DS

Medium matte grey

Small metallic blue



But you received

Medium matte black

Small DS



So none of what you ordered came through, did I get it right?



I'm sorry for your negative experience. I understand with sales going on, things can get pretty hectic, but that's not the way for any SA to treat a customer. I would perhaps speak to the store manager.

Alice1979, thank you so much for your support. I actually received three bags and only one (large DS) of the the three bags was what I ordered. As you said, I was upset because of the way he treated me. I talked to the store manager about this.
 
BabyK, I totally hear you. I hate people when trying to blame others to cover up their own mistake.

Omg, I'm so sorry to hear that! That's my biggest pet peeve ever. If you made a mistake, that's fine bc everyone makes mistakes and bc of the sale, it's more understandable BUT just own up to it and apologize. Similar thing happened to me when I had ordered a Jumbo caviar flap in black. I had to be on the waitlist and but a couple days after they put me on the list, they called saying shipment came in and that I have a Jumbo on hold for me. I was shocked. I had to ask 3 times...this is for the JUMBO caviar flap?? JUMBO caviar flap in BLACK? JUMBO caviar in black in SILVER hw?? They said yes 3x. Of course I said I wanted it to go ahead and ring it up. I asked how much, and they said $24xx. I told them that's not the price for the Jumbo. They said yes it's for the Large and that's what I had asked for. I'm like no I asked for Jumbo. I put my list for the Jumbo. They basically made it sound like I made the mistake and that most ppl make that mistake and confuse a large w/ a Jumbo. I asked 3x if it was the Jumbo, and I know I did bc I remember being shocked that it came in already. I thought my name was on the bottom of the list. I wanted it so badly. I would not have confused the 2 sizes. Come on, if I knew the price was wrong, why would I not know if I ordered a Large or a Jumbo?! Omnivore, Michael was definitley trying to cover his butt. I mean it's fine, mistakes happen, but just say sorry there were so many orders, it must've gotten mixed up. I can't believe he yelled at you. Unfortunately the bag you really wanted is probably not available anymore, but his behaviour was unacceptable, and I agree w/ Alice that you should speak to a store manager.
 
Thanks pro_shopper, JessieRose, ang2383 for your support. I do not live near Chicago. But, I talked to the store manager over the phone. I still can't believe something like this happend to me.
 
The NM SA in chicago also hold the wrong bag for me. Lucky when she mentioned the price, I was hesitant. Then, I asked her to measure it. It turned out the wrong size. I didn't buy it cuz it's too small for me. I end up not getting any camera bag. I just bought light beige jumbo instead (which is not on sale - but at least this is the one that I want)
 
The NM SA in chicago also hold the wrong bag for me. Lucky when she mentioned the price, I was hesitant. Then, I asked her to measure it. It turned out the wrong size. I didn't buy it cuz it's too small for me. I end up not getting any camera bag. I just bought light beige jumbo instead (which is not on sale - but at least this is the one that I want)

Now that you mention it...I called them two days ago to see what mini flaps they had in stock. The guy (not Michael, some new guy) seemed SOOOOO confused when I asked him about the mini bags. He was like "Oh, shoes...we don't have any." A lady took over the phone and they had nothing in stock and told me they aren't scheduled to get ANY colors in the minis (what is up with that???). She was looking through a book, didn't understand all the codes...it was a 20 minute call that should've been 5 minutes!!!
 
I got the same problem with Micheal, I ordered the grey @ beginning, then switched to the DS, and told him someone will take the grey, if not PLS release the gray for me @ the end of the day, he said YES, next day called back 4 times to confirm the same story with him but still got 2 in the mail . Now he made me confused in which one I should keep :)) My BF keep saying DS because it looks cute on me but somehow I'm seeing it's small though , even all my flaps are Medium/ small sizes
 
Sorry to hear about the negative experiences. Hope they get sorted out and we hear happy endings soon.

I think the Chanel buying experience could be improved. That said, I must say that my experience with Balenciaga is not any better. It's like we, despite being customers, are at the whims and mercy of SAs, especially when buying over the phone sight unseen.
 
Alice1979, thank you so much for your support. I actually received three bags and only one (large DS) of the the three bags was what I ordered. As you said, I was upset because of the way he treated me. I talked to the store manager about this.

Was the store manager helpful ?

So sorry to hear about your experience ! :s
 
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