I purchased two lamps on the internet, one of which arrived damaged. I wanted to exchange it ... contacted customer
service who advised me that they could send me a return label at which point I could contact UPS and arrange for a
pick up...and I could order a new one. However, I wanted to be assured that the lamp would still be in stock as I LOVE it.
I was advised to order a new one and when they receive the damaged one they would credit my account. I asked if I could
bring it to a Sears store and have them order a new one for me to expedite it quickly and avoid my having to arrange and wait for UPS pickup. I called again before I left the house this morning to be sure I could do this. Again I was told this would not be a problem. They even recorded that I had called and would be returning damaged item to be replaced with no shipping charges as per original order.
So, I "shlep" this box thru Sears .. up the escalator .. around the narrow aisles to be told Uh uh no can do.. it's not in their system. Then escorted to Human Resources... uh uh ... I asked to use their phone and call customer service. I did so and was again told "can't do". I asked to speak to a supervisor. No can do I was told my a representative by the name of Melanie. I must contact UPS, option l or deal with operations at Sears. I said how can I do this. A very nice manager from another department overheard...stepped in and handled this situation. He had a stock boy take the box to another area, ...credited my account...re-ordered it online...charged my account and I thanked him.
Why did I have to waste so much time? Why the incompetence?
It would be wonderful to hire more people like the manager who helped me today.
Although alls well that ends well considering I shop a great deal online and this was my first purchase from Sears I can
rest assure you it will be my last.