Sears

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3450b Wrightsboro Rd, Augusta, GA 30909, Augusta, Georgia, United States

Phone number: (706) 731-8200
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Sears Reviews

September 15, 2008
Worst service ever
I had decided to order and ship almost $700 of tools to my son on his second tour in Iraq. A very kind store employee gave me info about Sears online and to pursue shipping information to an APO address. On their website they list APO shipping as available ( should be it's a U.S. address, military takes responsibility outside the U.S). I tried calling to verify, got told not too politely that APO's could not be used DESPITE SPECIFIC information on the website saying APO's could be used. So I wrote an email explaining the situation and asking for an answer. You guessed it, they said contact the store or the website. Let's see, I explained the conflicting information, asked customer service to help, and they simply say go back to the source. DO YOUR REALY WANT TO RISK DOING BUSINESS WITH THEM? READ THE COMPLAINTS ON THIS AND OTHER SITES FIRST AND SAVE YORSELF THE TROUBLE.
September 15, 2008
Bad service
On February 6, 2008 I call to schedule a repair service on my Whirlpool Washer and an agreement was offered to me. We purchased the Service Smart Protection Agreement for our Whirlpool Washer. When the technician arrived I ask my mother to inform the gentlemen to call me and give me an estimate of what this service would have cost to a cash customer without an agreement. He never called; he repaired the washer and left without honoring. I ask my mother to lookup the technicianâ??s phone number on the caller ID so I could call him. When I spoke with the tech he told me there was no way he could have given me a value for my repairs.

At a later date I called the Tech Line to question the technicianâ??s response to my request and they informed me he could have given me an estimate of the cost. At that time they informed me that the repairs where valued at 164.29. During our conversation they referred to my washer as a Kenmore washer, I informed them I didnâ??t own a Kenmore washer. On December 26, 2005 my husband did purchase a Kenmore washer but I wasnâ??t satisfied with some of the futures, so we returned this item and purchased the Whirlpool washer on January 6, 2006. I ask the representative that day to cancel the agreement on the Kenmore and transfer title to the Whirlpool after we discuss the value of the agreement and the service protection.

In August 21, 2008 I found out that my agreement had been canceled on 2/27/08 and a credit of 50.70 had been issued to my Corporate American Express Card that I was not aware of until I called for service. I stayed on the phone with a representative for over 45 min and was disconnected and no one called me back to rectify this issue. When I called back I had to start off explaining my situation all over again, so I asked to speak to the person I was talking to and inquired why they didnâ??t call me back since the call was disconnected they told me it was inbound calling center and not a outbound calling center. I didnâ??t want to spend another 45 minutes on the phone at 10:30pm.

A technician came on August 25, 2008 had me down a collect/cash customer and my husband showed the technician our Service Smart Protection Agreement, he ordered the part and had it shipped to our home for a future repair date. The same technician came out September 5, 2008 to repair the washer but couldnâ??t complete the repair, because the agreement was cancelled. I spent over 1hr and Ã�½ on the phone with four different customer service representative and one person from National Customer Relations. The final persons that I spoke to was a Dida and Dennie at your San Antonio call center told me everything was taken care of. I asked them did I own them anything before I hung up the phone since they informed me a credit had been issued, they said no!!! Buy this time the technician had left for another service call and took the part with him.

On September 8, 2008 a technician came back out to the house to repair the washer without the part that was order, because the first repair man took it with him on 9/5/08. Dida schedule this service call and called the original technician back and ask him if he could go back to my home, but he informed her he was to far away from my address to come back that day. He call my home around 4:30 pm 9/5/08 to inform us he would return on 9/8/08 between the hours of 8am and 5pm. And the Tech Line called him to say everything was okay for him to return. A different technician came out 9/8/08 and this hold process started over again with me calling to find out why my service agreement was still not valid.

Now I have spoken to over seven different Tech Line representatives and supervisors from San Antonio, TX to Hoffman Estates, IL. ; Sears refuses to salvage our 30 year relationship over a 50.70 refund. I originally paid 214.99 for this service agreement. I was not aware the credit was given to my corporate account because the company pays the bill and I reimburse only the charges that are personal at the end of the month. They never informed me of a credit that was given to me by Sears, so I was not aware that my service agreement was cancelled until I called for service in August 2008. The hardcopy agreement that I had states that my agreement was good until 2/6/2009. I received no correspondence in writing that this protection had been cancelled. My husband and I purchased another service agreement on our Kenmore refrigerator months later because we realized the value of this agreement was worth the money. As you can see from the fist service call on the washer they charged 164.29 for a switch. To date they have never sent a hardcopy agreement for the refrigerator, but when I call about it they have it on file. It was mentioned several times during our conversation and debate over my washer agreement. Every time you call 1-800-4-MY-HOME line the first thing they ask is your phone number and which product do you need service for.

My husband and I own more Kenmore/Craftsman product in our home than any other manufacturer. And I donâ??t want to be haunted by this awful experience for the rest of my life. I just want Sears to admit to Ã�½ the mistake of cancelling the agreement in error, which Stephanie at the corporate office did admit, but informed me that there was nothing she could do because the credit had been issued 6 months ago. Stephanie instructed me until this service was either taken care of as collect repair she could not issue another service agreement on this product. I donâ??t feel I should have to purchase another agreement when Sears insured the wrong item in the beginning. They dread date in February 2008 was only to get the correct item protected and ask the value of the service call. What does a shopper have to do to feel appreciated as a customer in this struggling economy, has Sears gotten so narcissistic they donâ??t care anymore about there consumers anymore. Until I get some justice I will spread the word national that this service agreement is not worth the paper itâ??s printed on. I hope this nightmare doesnâ??t results in divorce from Sears, but I do understand the love for a relationship can sometime be taken advantage of.
September 15, 2008
Awful place
On May 17, 2008 I ordered many items including a bed foundation for a friend who relocated to Austin, TX. Everything was delivered via UPS except the foundation, because it is a bulky item.

The delivery was scheduled for May 27th, a delivery person called myself and my friend in Austin, the morning of, to confirm delivery. There was no delivery and it was rescheduled for the next day, because they claimed no one was home. Again, there was no delivery the 28th. The person receiving the foundation then called the delivery company who stated that the foundation had been delivered. After being informed of the mistake, the company stated that they would get back to my friend in Austin, and never did.

Therefore, I, the billing party, contacted Sears.com at MINIMUM 11 times since June 8th and August 18th, according to my phone records. Where I was given the run around, transferred from department to department, and at times hung up on. I talked to so many representatives and delivery specialists, but NEVER ONCE received an e-mail or a call stating that they were further investigating my case. At one point, one representative gave be a reimbursement of the item, and when I called back for the reimbursement of the delivery charge, they retracted the entire reimbursement. They acted like I was trying to get a free foundation! I had supposedly: 3 Ship Confirms and 3 Manifests to further investigate my delivery.

The last straw was when, number 1, the representatives began saying they couldn't see my order on the computer anymore because it had been over 45 days, and to basically forget about it. Number 2, the representatives couldn't even transfer me to somewhere in sears.com to file a direct complaint. I got the repairs and restoration department instead!

Consequently I had to buy an entire bed from JC Penney (which got there). Eventually, through another review online, I found out that they may respond if a complaint is filed with the Better Business Bureau. So I filed a complaint on 8/18/08, received an apologetic phone call on 8/22/08, as well as my entire reimbursement. While I NEVER received a written apology from Sears nor the countless of HOURS back that I spent on the phone with them, I eventually DID get my money back. I am SO DISGUSTED with Sears.com, that I will NEVER do any business with them again and I am telling EVERYONE I know about this too.
September 15, 2008
Terrible experience
Purchase Sears extra warranty for lawnmower, had 3 years took in for repair they refused repair saying abused (excess vibration loosened screws)(never used extended warranty up to that point) would not refund my money for extended warranty I paid for that they would not honor... so basically they took my money and gave me nothing but a sorry in return. Repair manager would not even give the courtesy of a call to explain as I had requested. Just don't buy warranty or products that you need a warranty on at Sears... their customer satisfaction guaranteed that they advertise is not true... guess since they acquired Kmart they have a new motto, "sorry"... cause that's all they could say or do :( I used to love Sears, now I will avoid it, I'll spend my money where I am treated respectfully.
September 14, 2008
Not warned of hidden fees when being approved of Sears Card.
I purchased an item at Sears.

Here is the SALESCHECK # 023085416850.

The cashier offered me a $15 discount, if I applied for a Sears Card. I asked if there were any fees for the card, and she said no. So I signed up.

Later that night, I looked over my receipt and it says that there is an annual fee of $59.00! So I went back to the Sears cashier the next day to ask what happened. A different person was there, and they couldn't explain why, so they gave me a number to call 800-917-7700. I called this number and they directed me to Sears Solutions Master Card 800-567-1196.

I called them, and they told me to take it up with National Customer Relations 800-549-4505. They couldn't help, so they directed me to Sears Credit Card Department 888-620-2309. They said that I had to take it up with HSBC Bank, which is the same place as Sears Solutions Master Card. 800-567-1196. So, I was back in full circle.

The operator at HSBC was getting really annoyed with me, saying it was my fault for signing the little electronic box, that says I agreed to paying the $59 annual fee. However, the cashier did not indicate to me that I was signing a credit card fee approval. I thought I was signing for the purchase!

Anyhow, I requested cancellation of the card and filed a complaint over the phone, at HSBC.

I'm sending this message as a record of complaint, that if Sears customer service personnel makes credit card offers, that they MUST make it clear to the customer that the card is affiliated with a bank, and that there may be fees applied by the bank, through credit approval. Customers MUST also be made aware of when they sign the electronic box, that it is for credit approval, and not item purchase.

Hopefully, this will save a lot of future hassle for Sears, there customers, and the credit card companies.
September 14, 2008
Still awaiting shampooer
I have written and called Sears regarding the repair of my shampooer. A 2 year warranty was purchased at the same time the shampooer was purchased. Sears has had my shampooer since May and to date it has not been repaired. I have gone to the store and spoken with the manager whom informed me that the shampooer was still sitting in the back and has not been fixed. It is now September.
September 14, 2008
Consumer beware
I purchased a king size mattress, box springs and bed frame from Sears on the evening of 7/24/08. I returned the following day to pick up my purchase. When I returned home and started to assemble my new bed, I discovered I had a king size bed, California king box springs, (which are several inches narrower and several inches longer than a standard king) and a QUEEN size bedframe. I immediatlely phoned the store and the sales associate told me the manager would call me and they would order the correct box springs and frame.I have never recieved a call from the manager, even after many requests to speak to him. I have returned to the store 4 times, each time I have been told that they would order the correct box springs and frame. Finally on 9/5/08, six weeks later I received a call that the correct products were in the store for me to pick up. I loaded the box springs and frame from my home, drove to Sears to exchange them and found that they had pulled a completely different Sears brand box springs off the shelf for me. I purchased a Spring Air mattress and foundation set, and they were trying to give me a "Sears'O'Pedic" brand box springs. Sears has been completely dishonest with me and has been untruthful each and everytime they said they would order the correct products. I am ashamed that I considered Sears for my purchases. I am warning everyone, as a consumer, in my opinion you should avoid shopping with Sears!!! It has been over 6 weeks sense my purchase and Sears has made no effort to resolve this.
September 12, 2008
Repair Service
Just got off the phone with Sears. Have been trying to get my washer (that's less than a year old) repaired. Already had someone out yesterday and he said he fixed it. He left without running it to make sure it was fixed. Called yesterday afternoon after I realized it was still down and rescheduled a repair for this morning (8am-12pm). I was told I was the first appt. of the day. At 10:30 I called the repair center and they had the guy call me. He said he's call me when he was finished with his current appt. to give me a better time frame of when he'd be out. He NEVER called. I ran some errands, but he had my cell phone number. He NEVER called. I came home and found a message from the repair center saying I needed to call them with a time I'd be home. I called. They said he tried calling me on my home and cell phone. He DID NOT. I have caller ID and an answering machine at home and I had my cell phone on me the entire time I was gone. So they wanted to reschedule for next week and I said no, I had to have clean clothes for my family next week. They said he'd be out between 1pm and 5pm today and he would call me. HE NEVER CALLED. At 4:55pm I called the repair center. They said there was no one available to come out tonight, I have to wait until next week. I asked to speak with a supervisor and the girl would not transfer me - instead she continued to argue with me for 10 minutes. Finally, she said the supervisor was on the phone and I told her I'd hold. I finally was able to speak with a supervisor but it didn't do me any good. SOOO - now I have to wait until Monday to get my washer fixed. For someone who's supposed to be a PREMIER customer - I sure didn't get the customer service. I have owned Kenmore appliances for many years, however in December when I have to buy a dryer and dishwasher, I will not be going to Sears. YOU SHOULDN"T EITHER!!!
September 12, 2008
Rudeness in customer service
On 9/6/08, I purchased two shirts on sale in the Men's Department at Sears. The shirts were only $3.00 each. Since they were so inexpensive, I did not save the receipt. I figured that if they didn't fit, I would give them to someone else or use them as dustrags.

Later in the week, when I went to put one on, I noticed that the clerk had forgotten to remove the security tag. The tag said that it would explode ink all over the shirt if I attempted to remove it. I checked the other shirt, and the clerk had also left the security tag on it.

On 9/12/08, I asked a friend who was headed in that direction to stop by the store and ask them to remove the security tags. I warned him to go inside the store and tell the clerks the situation BEFORE he took the shirts on... so he would not be suspected of stealing them.

He explained the situation to the clerk, and she told him to bring the shirts in to remove the security tags. When he got inside, she asked for the receipt. He REPEATED that he did not have the receipt. He then had to stand there in excess of 30 minutes while this incompetent clerk called an incompetent manager. Finally, they made the decision to correct THEIR OWN ERROR and remove the tags.

My friend was understandably furious. As a matter of fact, I had sent him to the store because they were having a big sale on men's clothes. After his experience with the clerks, he left the store without even shopping the sale.

You may want to be aware of this when you buy clothes at Sears. No wonder the store is going out of business.
September 11, 2008
Bad service
Our 2006 Kenmore Elite 25 cu. ft. TRIO French Door, Bottom Freezer Refrigerator, costing a $2, 246.98 mal-functioned.

Fortunately, I left the house for only 2 hours and when I returned: I found the interior light stuck ON with the fan not working either, even with the doors closed. The plastic light cover was partially melted and the light fixture was scorched. The food products on the two top shelves and doors where ruined. After calling for service, unloading the entire refrigerator and cleaning the inside the problem seemed to resolve itself, somehow. Since the refrigerator was just out of warranty, I canceled the repair call.

So far, we have not had a reoccurrence of this mal-function but now fear that it might occur again. Not only ruining all the food in the refrigerator, but possibly starting a fire, if not caught on time.

I would like Sears/Kenmore to make a recall on whatever parts are necessary that will fix this problem.

As a long-standing and loyal customer, I hope this can be resolved very quickly.

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