Posted by Indiana Jimmie from 1Cust152.tnt7.beaverton.or.da.uu.net on September 14, 2000 at 20:01:39:
In Reply to: Re: Don't hold back. Tell us how you really feel (nm) posted by MK on September 14, 2000 at 18:42:47:
: : Hey all...
: : I don't know if anyone cares, or if I'll be attacked for slamming the company, but I had to share this with all of you....
: : My wife ordered some replacement whip crackers for me last week. She was charged $3.50 for the crackers, and *$6-freakin-bucks!* for postage. Now I understand that "shipping and handling" means some of that $6.00 is applied to the actual shipping cost, while the difference is applied to paying the grunt to stuff them into the mailer box they are sent in.
: : HOWEVER, when we rec'd the mailer, the ACTUAL postage was only $.55!!!
: : They charged us $5.45 to stick this tiny little bag into the mailer, and have the local mailman pick it up.
: : THEN, to add insult to injury, when I called to complain, I was passed on to a supervisor who's basic response was, word-for-word,
: : "I will not adjust the shipping charge. You're out of luck with me."
: : GRRRR!!!!!
: : I calmly (and man was THAT ever difficult!) explained that we were first time customers, and also LAST TIME customers, and would let anyone I could think of know about this, he responded "Well, I'm sure that will help YOUR reputation." and he then hung up on me.
: : Now let me clarify my position by saying that, after having owned my own business, customer service is a real pet peave of mine. I may have let it go, and chalked it up to a learning experience if they were NICE about it. But MAN, am I MAD!!
: : I'm not calling for a boycot or anything...just a heads up on their shady business practices.
: : Thanks for reading all....
: : Indiana Jimmie
: : "It was my..*looks at crotch*....misunderstanding." - Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom