Michael Kors MK.com returns in store- HORRIBLE and IMPOSSIBLE

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Sep 16, 2008
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I just wanted to share that since they updated their system in the stores, it is near impossible to do a return in store for items you purchased on their site. The store managers will say it as well.

I used to be able to return without issues. They looked at the receipt and processed it in the system without a single issue. That is no longer the case. They scan it and the computer says something about it not being found (I looked at the screen myself). The manager will call customer service and get the run around. The only real choice the store can do is to do an exchange or return for merch card due to the system failure. They can also offer to ship it back for you and then you get refund to your card when they receive it.

I spent 30 minutes on the phone in the store with customer service. I talked to a rep, a supervisor, and a manager. Not one of the online (phone) reps could help even after the manager said that he processed the refund by pushing it through and agreed that my store would ship it back. He said the refund was done and I would get an email receipt, but a couple days later and no receipt still. I will give it a few more days and if nothing is refunded, I will dispute with my credit card and report to the Better Business Bureau.

I have had problems with their customer service in the past saying they would do something that they didn't end up doing (send me a new lock for the Hamilton). Store employees even state the online/phone customer service sucks for them.

This is why I prefer to spend my money at the department stores- the deals I get there and the ease of doing a return/exchange. I like the girls in my local MK store, but this has been ridiculous. It stinks that certain items can only be purchased at the MK store/site. The stores don't even carry all that the site has
 
Wow, thanks for the warning! I have been debating about where to buy the bag I'm looking at. I'm like you, returns have to be easy. And if you have the receipt, tags still on, etc, then they should be!
I will stick to Macy's and Nordstrom.
 
Yikes! guess i should be glad i wasn't able to order online(it kept refusing my debit Visa) so i ended up in store buying.

I wish we had department stores that carried the brand, i would way prefer it.
 
Sometimes customer service does suck! When I got my croc Dillon back in Feb, the dust bag that was sent with it was too small. I have called several times & requested a larger replacement bag that would fit. It's Sept & I still have not received the replacement dust bag even though I have been promised that it's "in the mail". I haven't bought another bag from his online store. I stick with the boutiques & licensed Dept Stores.
 
Sometimes customer service does suck! When I got my croc Dillon back in Feb, the dust bag that was sent with it was too small. I have called several times & requested a larger replacement bag that would fit. It's Sept & I still have not received the replacement dust bag even though I have been promised that it's "in the mail". I haven't bought another bag from his online store. I stick with the boutiques & licensed Dept Stores.


I noticed the dust bag for my large Selma was too small and asked for one but they never sent it so I used an extra Coach dustbag
 
I noticed the dust bag for my large Selma was too small and asked for one but they never sent it so I used an extra Coach dustbag


I wound up swapping the dust bag that came with the Dillon with the one that came with my Aqua E/W Hamilton that was larger. The smaller dust bag fit the Hamilton & the larger bag fit the Dillon. It's about quality control. MK should make sure the dust bags fit before shipping but they don't. It's a shame. Now I always check the dust bags for fit before I purchase.
 
Thanks for the warning, I was about to order something but seeing as most of my experiences with MK customer service have been negative I'll hold out! I wish we had department stores that carried MK.. I once needed a price adjustment of a little over $125 and it was just a huge hassle. It put me off the brand for a long time and only after joining this forum have I started buying MK again.
 
Sorry you had to go through the nightmare of returning through MK Store.
I agree with you and that is why I purchase MK bags through the department stores. In all the years I shop for designers handbag, I never had a problem.
Also I feel like I get a much better deal at the department stores.
 
I have rarely had a good experience with any MK store, with the exception of their packaging. They carry less than any other retailer of their own brand! I prefer to buy mine from Macy's where the return policy is extremely flexible and selection is huge!
 
We don't have a boutique nor an outlet in my area, so I always go to Macy's or I buy quite a few on ebay. Both have great, hassle free return policies. eBay even pays for return shipping! I buy from Macy's online and never had a problem taking an online purchase back to my local store.

I often wished there was an MK boutique here, but from hearing all these complaints, doesn't sound like I am missing anything.
 
We don't have a boutique nor an outlet in my area, so I always go to Macy's or I buy quite a few on ebay. Both have great, hassle free return policies. eBay even pays for return shipping! I buy from Macy's online and never had a problem taking an online purchase back to my local store.

I often wished there was an MK boutique here, but from hearing all these complaints, doesn't sound like I am missing anything.

Nah, i wish i had department store options instead. Kinda hoping with a Nordstoms opening in this country we will get the option but who knows.

I actually bought my last purse at the boutique further away because the one closet to me has terrible CS... they just were not worth the aggravation to deal with, tho i will say the CS rep i dealt with online was super nice when i ran into a problem.
 
Nah, i wish i had department store options instead. Kinda hoping with a Nordstoms opening in this country we will get the option but who knows.

I actually bought my last purse at the boutique further away because the one closet to me has terrible CS... they just were not worth the aggravation to deal with, tho i will say the CS rep i dealt with online was super nice when i ran into a problem.


Nordstrom and Saks cannot come to Canada quick enough. I've tried 5 or so different MK locations, its the same thing everywhere. I've resorted to browsing and seeing the items I'm interested in and then ordering online.
 
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