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Reviewed Oct. 18, 2015
Prime member for years. Became unhappy when Amazon started "skirting" their delivery times. Used to be you ordered today you got today. Then they started the trick of 2 day once filled. Despite their confirmations after you ordered that you could expect the package on such a date (today)... Now the scam is even though they send you a confirmation email with a GUARANTEED delivery date... it's a lie.
Have order placed Oct 15th 2015 for 6 items of which I received a confirmation email of GUARANTEED delivery of 4 items by Oct 17 and 2 items Oct 19. Because of Amazon's recent shipping issues I have started to screen snap all orders... Waited all day on 17. No items.... Then at end of day receive notice from Amazon that all 6 items will be delivered on Oct 19. Called Customer Service and whole the gentleman was nice, essentially it boils down to Amazon is NOT trustworthy in their shipping "guarantee" and yes, they may try and pacify you with a free month of Prime but the bottom line is they essentially are breaking their contract with us and really just don't give a hoot. If they did or even were trying to operate as the once reputable company they were they'd fix the dang shipping scam and (barring natural disaster) MEET THEIR SHIPPING GUARANTEE! Either that or make the order free.
And to add insult to injury... to not even have the class to notify a customer if there was a fulfillment/shipping problem during the days before the guaranteed delivery date and wait till the end of the missed delivery date to send some flip notice the order will now be delivered 2 days late is absolutely some of the worst business practice I have even seen. Maybe it's time we start complaining to the BBB or our states fraud division... 'cause IMO this is starting to be a bait and switch fraud game.
Reviewed Oct. 17, 2015
I order a lot of things from Amazon, both for personal and business reasons. I had an event on Oct 17th that I need items form. I purchased the items on Oct 3rd and waited. I was charged by Amazon for the items, and I waited. I eventually made a second purchase for a customer on Oct 10th, still no shipping confirmation from Amazon on the first purchase. I finally received a shipping confirmation stating that both purchases had shipped on Oct 12th and delivery would be by the 15th, two days before I need the items in the first purchase. I told my customer that their item would be in on Oct 15th as well. I waited.
Oct 15th comes and goes, no shipment arrives. I check the Amazon website and it still shows my items out for delivery on Oct 15th, but it is now Oct 16th. I call UPS, they don't have the package in their system, even though Amazon shows that the package was received by the carrier in Fort Worth, TX on Oct 13th and a tracking number generated.
I call Amazon, they have no idea where my items are. I ask to cancel the purchase of the items that were for me personally because I needed them on Oct 17th and now I had to wait an entire month for the event to take place again. Amazon can't cancel the order, they can't give me my money back, even though they have no idea where my items are. They have to wait for the "deadline". I told them the arrival date had come and gone, so when was the "deadline"? I was told the "deadline" is Oct 17th. I asked Amazon what they could do for me then, they said they could not say until the "deadline" was reached.
Amazon told me they would call me on Oct 17th. I had to cancel out of the event that takes place once per month because I did not have the items I purchased from Amazon. I also had to call up my customer and advise them that I had no idea when their item would arrive, which is very bad for business, especially since it was not my fault. Since I purchase items on Amazon as part of my business, I now must worry about this happening in the future. I will have to confirm every shipment confirmation I receive, a big hassle, or purchase items from someone else so it does not disrupt my business.
Reviewed Oct. 16, 2015
So sick of Amazon sending packages through USPS! When you live in a rural area like I do, USPS gets to decide whether or not they 'want' to deliver the package, even when you've paid for 'guaranteed' 2 day delivery! This is what the USPS counter person told me the last time I had to pickup a package AT THE POST OFFICE 3 days after the 'guaranteed' delivery date and I quote: "We get to choose to deliver if it doesn't fit in the box. #1. If the mail carrier is new or a sub and they don't know where the house is. #2 If they can't see the house from the road. #3 If the house is more than 1/10th of a mile (528ft) from the mailbox. #4 If they are running late on delivery time. And #5 If the package needs a signature."
So to that response I said "so in order to get a 'guaranteed' delivery TO my home, I need to AVOID USPS completely," and she said "YES MA'AM YOU DO." Seriously??!! I've had enough! I'm going to start AVOIDING Amazon, because I can't avoid USPS using without having the ability to choose a carrier! Time to go to other website dealers or just make purchases at my local stores again!! So sick of this crap!!
Reviewed Oct. 16, 2015
No stars if I could. Amazon banned my account for having too many delivery problems. Tell me what's Amazon's excuse for bullying their customers whom by the way put money in Amazon's wallet for something the customer has no control over? I am going to do an investigation on Amazon, look into how Amazon has bullied customers and sellers and anyone else Amazon has ever bullied. I have lawyers in the family who were in military law and are respected by 3 different politicians. Amazon, you have bullied the wrong person this time.
First off I rarely get my packages from Amazon THEN I GET BULLIED FOR IT!?! What the ** is wrong with your dumb ** Amazon? Huh? All the ** money and power gone to your head and think it's ok to be a cyber bully? You ** could wipe your ** with $100 bills but it isn't enough so you bully customers for your mistakes!? Well you have cyber bullied the wrong ** person this time **. You should be grateful I even stayed with you considering how I almost never get my god ** packages. I can and will go after you for cyber bullying and looking at all the articles I found online about Amazon being a cyber bully, it won't be hard to do.
Reviewed Oct. 15, 2015
Omg!!! Ordered an gift. Received an email the items is not in stock BUT I was charged. Now I must wait until my funds are released.
Reviewed Oct. 15, 2015
It has been 2 weeks since I sent the product back to this company and still have not received a refund. Very discussed with this company!! Amazon keeps saying they refunded the money but it is not in my account! This will be the last time I ever do business with Amazon!!!
Reviewed Oct. 14, 2015
I had ordered 2 Tibetan Silver bracelets. On the products specification list it clearly states Stamped Sterling. I brought it to a jeweler to be tested. He said it is made out of copper and brass. I notified Amazon numerous times for a refund. The customer service agents were very bad and uneducated. Even with an A-Z claim and unethical business practice from the seller Amazon still deals with this type of business. Not fair and not right. I bought these items for a holiday present for my family members who are allergic to base metal. I'm still waiting for my refund. The customer service agents offered a promo gift card instead. I do not want a promo gift card I want what I paid rightfully and in good faith. Amazon lost a good customer and I doubt it will leave a dent or scratch on Amazon. Never again will I purchase from Amazon.
Reviewed Oct. 14, 2015
I bought a wheelchair from Amazon. The address for shipping was selected a different address than my default address. But actually when it was shipped, it was not shipped to the different address that I had selected. There exist no proper complaint tab for this particular kind of issue. When I have complaint for refund, the seller is asking more money from me for the shipment. They are not at all accepting their own fault and putting the whole blame on me.
Reviewed Oct. 14, 2015
I have repeatedly contacted Amazon with a simple question that they will not - cannot - answer. The question is simply how can I find out what Amazon pays me for each book that I sell through them. Amazon has several separate fees that they attach to a book purchase, so all I'm trying to find out as the seller is what I get paid from Amazon for each sale - a way for me to look at that information. Amazon refuses to be transparent in this money matter. They also apparently don't log all my feedback information to them about this in my account's "case log." Very, very frustrating, aggravating, and wrong.
Reviewed Oct. 13, 2015
I ordered a platform bed from Amazon, but when it arrived only one of the 2 boxes made it to my doorstep. I waited a week just to make sure it wasn't delayed in transit, but it never arrived. I contacted Amazon's customer service line and was immediately directed to a real person. He listened to my issue, asked a few questions to make sure I had covered all my bases, and was able to submit a refund for me right away. I've always had good experiences with Amazon, will definitely continue to use their services, AND recommend them to anyone and everyone shopping online.
Reviewed Oct. 13, 2015
I have had two failed Sunday deliveries with my Amazon Prime subscription. Both deliveries advised that there was a problem with my address and to contact Amazon. I became suspicious when I received the second Sunday delivery address failure notice within 15 days of the first one. The first Sunday failure was delivered without a hitch the next day, Monday. Address label intact from seller, nothing wrong or corrected. As I write this I am waiting for the second failed Sunday delivery, now 2 days late.
After profuse apologies from Amazon it has become obvious trumped up address issues are being added to their tracking to cover carrier failure. They offered 30 day extension of Prime on the first occurrence. This time a $5 gift certificate. I would rather have confidence in the integrity of their practices. That is now gone forever. I researched their Prime delivery issues and found a can of worms online.
Reviewed Oct. 12, 2015
They took over $100 in returning 2 defective TV's 2nd one DOA! AMAZON buyer beware!! I recently bought a VIZIO TV from Amazon which was defective. I asked for a replacement which was DEAD on ARRIVAL. I shipped both back and, on each, they charged me 10% plus a $35.90 restocking fee. All told, I lost over one hundred bucks! Please share this info with others!!!
Reviewed Oct. 11, 2015
Amazon contracts with the postal service. The postal service does not operate on Sundays. I get a notification that USPS ATTEMPTED to deliver at 7:38 am to me but the business was not open. Impossible. And anytime they contract with USPS they always claim a false event, because this has happened on several occasions.
Reviewed Oct. 10, 2015
Very long-time customer, over 10 years. Placed an online order for CDs, all 'In Stock' selected 'free shipping', was given an estimated delivery within a 9-day interval, out about 2 weeks. But upon following up - as the 2 weeks slipped away - the order still had not shipped. Called to chase this, got the domestic customer service center, basically was reassured that it would indeed arrive on time - although they wouldn't tell me when it could be expected to ship. Began to be suspicious that the 'Free Shipping' option means that not only is shipping de-prioritized (which I can accept), but that order processing is similarly de-prioritized within Amazon (which I cannot). Had not experienced this order processing delay before, 'Free Shipping' option or otherwise.
Part of the order did arrive near the end of the interval, as promised - but the remaining undelivered items continued to show that they were in stock and would still be delivered as per the original schedule, up until that final day - and they still hadn't even shipped! (Even as I type, they are still showing the original delivery window). Called Customer Service on this last day of the delivery interval, got the foreign call center, struggled for 15 minutes with very basic fluency issues (very limited comprehension from the worker), requested and got a supervisor (wait time about 5 minutes), who then advised me that the outstanding items were on back-order - with no forecast delivery date available, and no idea when such a forecast might become available.
So, be warned that 'Free Shipping' means that your order will take a different fulfillment path that could be adversely affected by low inventories. It will not be processed in the same way internally. Basically, Amazon is following the Western Business model: Develop the customer base with quality service, cultivate Brand Loyalty, then enter 'Harvest' mode and begin to divert resources from sustaining that standard, systematically degrade customer services and make it difficult to feedback publicly, maximize profit margins, cash in on Brand Loyalty from the customer, at the customer's expense. Time to move on from Amazon!
Reviewed Oct. 10, 2015
This was all through Amazon.com. I placed an order this morning, emailed a customer service rep about a promised shipping waive. The rep contacted me saying they gave the refund, I checked. My order was canceled and I was like "oh ok I'll just place it again". Checked my online banking, see that the money posted as a purchase to Amazon and was complete. I then email them because as far as Amazon explains you typically aren't charged before items ship which is true. I've shopped with this card on Amazon plenty of times, I was told there was some loophole I never heard prior and was charged. However they issued a refund that would take 10 days which isn't their typical wait time. I contact them and ask why and am told my card was never charged by several Reps which I knew wasn't true.
Finally I contact them via phone to try and clear this up, get told I was never charged and to contact my bank. I did, my bank says I was and it's posted. I contact again, deal with very rude people that have attitude and raise their voice. Then I finally, after asking, get an American supervisor who tells me this refund is different and processes different. I then said "well I could have been told this much earlier". He agreed, I mentioned how I was treated, he didn't seem to care said he'd listen to the calls and offer coaching. Overall I was threatened by Amazon customer Reps, told I can't contact them. I guess more than once and they took my $120. I can't think of any other way to describe this than a scam because of the back and forth and all the different responses.
Reviewed Oct. 10, 2015
I do a lot of ordering from Amazon for both self and work, and this is the THIRD major screw up so I'm really annoyed. My work is the Federal Government. I had tagged a book not yet published that I wanted it when it came out. A personal order. This past week, I put through an order for the Federal Government on a government credit card and they included the book! It may have simultaneously been published but they did NOT ask. Obviously, I have to return the book because I HAVE to get a credit for this for the FULL cost to the government card! I could go to jail or be fired for credit card fraud.
Amazon has NO provision for THEM making a mistake. They want to "deduct" shipping and only issue credit partial!!! Unless I PAY to ship it back! So I have no choice because there is NO customer service you can pick up a phone and talk to. NONE. It is beyond their comprehension that they could make a mistake. I will have to pay $5-10 to cover THEIR mistake. NEVER NEVER NEVER assume you know which credit card to bill!
Reviewed Oct. 9, 2015
Very bad experience. I got empty box of hard disk frm Amazon. Very poor shipping service. That was my 1st and last order from Amazon.
Reviewed Oct. 8, 2015
First of all, I'm a Prime member... which for the record isn't what it used to be. They've been sending my packages late, sending them all beat up and the latest... sending my order to someone else... and some random guy's order to me. Wow, either they're incredibly unorganized or they have a very disgruntled bunch working to screw-up as much as possible in their shipping department. I can’t wait for a competitor to blow them out of the water!!!
Reviewed Oct. 8, 2015
Being a Prime member and avid Amazon shopper, I always filter my searches by "Prime" and purchase items that I can receive in 2 days. I kept seeing "same day" service on my searches and couldn't believe it but thought I'd give it a try. My first purchase was an assortment of vitamin supplements. I received the "your item has shipped" email and was excited to receive the item that day. As the time got later I was wondering if it would deliver same day.
Finally I received a call on my cellphone sometime between 8-9 pm saying she was downstairs in front of my building with my delivery. I asked her to ring the box so I could let her in. She said they were in a hurry and could I come down. When I went downstairs, I saw a woman and what appeared to be her son with my little package. I asked her why she couldn't ring the box, and she said something about it not working. Oh okay. I thanked them and as they left I rang the box and it worked. So they either didn't know how to use the call box or was just being really lazy. That was a little weird I thought but at least I got my package same day. Wow this is great.
So yesterday I was searching for a yoga towel and saw one on Amazon that delivered same day. I ordered 2 of them to meet the $35 minimum for same day service. I'll use the same day service again expecting for it to deliver just before the 9 pm deadline. I was home by 6 pm, we ate dinner and around 8 pm I waited for my package. It never came. No cellphone call this time, no call from the call box, nothing left at the front of the building, nothing. So this morning I noticed an email, time stamped 8:52 pm (before the 9 pm cutoff) saying they attempted delivery and could not get into the building. Hmmm. I can understand if I or my family were not home but there were 3 of us here and no one tried to deliver. I will continue to try same day service but not rely on it as it needs improvement.
Updated: The package was left at my apartment door just now so the message I received last night saying non-delivery because they couldn't get into the building was bogus because they miraculously got into the building just now and left the package at my door.
Reviewed Oct. 8, 2015
I ordered a set of tags from "Leegoal Co." on July 31, 2015 with a delivery scheduled for August 27-September 17, 2015. As of October 7, 2015 I haven't received the item yet. The company has not responded to emails & Amazon has not done anything to stop this vendor from selling on their website. I tried to warn other buyers by writing a review on Amazon but Amazon wouldn't accept my review. They only want positive reviews. Amazon cannot accept the truth. I have since called Amazon but no action yet after several days.
Reviewed Oct. 7, 2015
I'll be the first to admit that there are some issues with Amazon that I have periodically encountered, especially for Amazon Prime. Sometimes I've had items to say "Free Prime Shipping (3-5 days)" rather than the standard 2 days. I've also had an instance where they attempted to deliver my package on a Saturday when the weekend delivery option for that particular address was marked as no, don't deliver on weekends. Thus, my package was sent back and I didn't receive it.
However, for every issue I've had, I have had an AMAZING experience with the Amazon Customer Service staff. They are all very friendly and always willing to go above and beyond to help when needed. The staff at Amazon is truly what makes it an amazing company to order from and what keeps me renewing that Prime membership despite the sometimes annoying glitches (Also, I've found that sometimes if your item says 3-5 days and you cancel the order and reorder it, it changes to the correct 2 business days. I'm not sure why that happens but it does).
Reviewed Oct. 6, 2015
I made a order of rental textbook and same things. I didn't get on delivery time and they asked me to reorder that again and I did so and keep talking with customer service and they didn't have any answer except saying "we are apologize." Even after 20 days I didn't receive the book and I went to local post office. They also didn't response and I talked to manager of customer service and they are so irresponsible. They loudly said that they can't do anything. I asked them to make the other responsible who are cause for this but they said they can't do anything except returning your money after 20 days. They are so loud and their service is so bad. I hate Amazon.
Reviewed Oct. 5, 2015
I purchased 5 products from Amazon. The products are face creams by Elizabeth Arden. There were no instructions included with the products, so I called Elizabeth Arden. I was told that the products expired 3 years ago and are no longer effective. One of the products claims to provide SPF 50 sun protection. I have had pre-cancerous cells removed from my face so sun protection is critical for me. I called Amazon and was told that they don't sell expired products. I am very angry that Amazon is selling expired products that can harm customers' health.
Reviewed Oct. 5, 2015
Amazon.com does not educate and train their staff. Each time you contact them to have the ongoing issue resolved you are given a different answer. They claim that all this is on a pre-recorded line however no one takes accountability for what is being told to the consumer. In order to receive a refund for damaged goods that were shipped you are subject to hours of phone calls.
Reviewed Oct. 3, 2015
I bought a futon-mattress from Amazon. This item was defective when I first got it. They sent me the futon mattress first and then the frame, much, much later. The frame was the defective part. It comes in a box with tons of pieces that you have to put together, but the screws didn't fit into the holes that they were supposed to, so the foundation could not be built; the support for the mattress could not be established. I contacted the seller via email (because they did not want to give me a phone) and they sent a replacement that also took its sweet time in arrive.
This second time, the frame was also defective. One of the two arms of the frame didn't even have open holes for the screws to go in, so once again, the foundation for the sofa could not be built. I then contacted the seller and Amazon to get a refund, since I did not trust that this item would ever be good quality. They are ignoring me, not being very helpful and I'm still stuck with this defective item and no refund. It has been 2 months now.
Reviewed Oct. 3, 2015
I purchased Dell 18.5" led monitor from Amazon.com an e-commerce firm through their website and found to be defective one when received after paying the cost as it was "cash on delivery." There were lines on the display of this led. A complaint was raised with customer care through email and after great difficulty Amazon agreed to replace it and in fact they sent me another same product and got picked up the defective one. When I received the 2nd one to my utter shock the same fault persists in the 2nd one. Product received today. When contacted Amazon customer care services they refused to do anything. I am sure that old and defective material is being sold by amazon on their website and Dell's reputation is tarnished.
Reviewed Oct. 2, 2015
When I received my bill this month, I was surprised to see that I had been charged on two different card for one product and had a late fee on one of them when I always pay my bills in time. When I called to get this fixed, the person said in a very rude tone that there was nothing he could do. I got no help from anybody and the man I spoke to was very rude. I have never had anyone from any customer service treat me so horrible. Because of this person, I am deleting my account with Amazon and shopping somewhere else. I now have a lower credit score and a huge bill because of the horrendous customer service on Amazon.
Reviewed Oct. 2, 2015
The biggest issue I see with Amazon is that their "free" 2 days shipping NEVER gets here on time anymore. It's supposed to be here by the end of the second business day, so order on Monday (early) and you should have it by Wednesday. Sounds simple enough except it NEVER actually happens. Here's a recent example, yesterday (Thursday) I ordered 6 prime items. I noticed that some are now saying ships in "3-5 days". I'm like WTF is this?! When I confirm, some items say they are "guaranteed" on Saturday (which would be early), others say Monday (which would be correct) and a few more say TUESDAY! (that's late!). I confirmed my order & low & behold, today I get an email exclaiming in some cheery ass tone that the delivery status of my Saturday delivery has been updated & now I can expect it on Wednesday! WTF IS THIS **? Is anyone suing the ** out of them for this yet? I'm SO SICK OF IT!
Reviewed Oct. 2, 2015
I have had many many many terrible experiences with Amazon, especially their customer service. I decided to finally do something about it. In the past, the issues pertained to receiving damaged items. Also, receiving items that were entirely not at all what I purchased. For example, I ordered a pair Lee's - women's size 12 jeans. What did I receive? A very small pair of boy's (not men's) Levi's, short enough to fit a young child. I asked them how could this order have gotten so wrong? I never got an answer. What I did get in response from the phone rep was, "Well, I will be happy to help correct this issue for you." I tried to write a review about this and they responded in an email saying it could not be published. Those "could not be published" reviews continued.
As a matter of fact, I was never able to publish any review, even though they kept sending me emails asking me to write a review about the items I purchased. Their emails state that reviews cannot be published if they contain some sort of harassing statements. None (as in none) of my emails contained anything except what I ordered, what I received, the condition they were in when I received them, and whether I could recommend them to others. ALL of which they ASK me to write in the review. Not one was ever accepted. So, I called Amazon. I also chatted with reps online. Each one told me the very same thing, which is obviously exactly what they are told to repeat to every customer contacting them. That response is, "The review must remain within the guidelines." I asked all of them (politely) to read my review and tell me specifically what I should not be saying.
The answer I got was that they themselves could not tell me, but a "supervisor would be happy to speak with me about this issue." Did a "supervisor" ever contact me? No. I wrote emails following my discussions with them, stating that I was told to expect a supervisor to contact me. No response. This last purchase, I ordered a beaded curtain for a doorway. It arrived 4 inches too short. You can cut them to make them fit your doorway. Not only was it cut, it was all jagged and torn on the bottom. Obviously, it was a returned item from a previous customer. I contacted the seller, who was a company who shipped items from China. Amazon has a guarantee with this supplier, should any problems arise from purchasing anything from them. This guarantee states that Amazon will see to it that the item is refunded or replaced if not happy with this curtain.
I went through the procedure Amazon asked me to do and contact the seller. Wait 2 days before filing a complaint with Amazon if the seller does not get back to me. They did, but their response was for me to take a picture and send it back to them, so they can "better serve our customers." I contacted Amazon and told them the response I got. I should have (and didn't receive) a response from the seller as to what/how they were going to either replace or refund this purchase. I never heard from them. I filed a complaint.
No response. I contacted Amazon and said I had to know what the next step was. I never heard back from Amazon, other than I should file a complaint. I told them I already did. No matter how many times I said it, the rep continued to tell me to file a complaint. Was it resolved? No. I was, in the end, told the only thing Amazon will do at this point ("since I didn't file a complaint"...uhhh), was to get a credit for the purchase on my account. This is customer service??
Reviewed Oct. 2, 2015
Paid for expedited shipping & what do I get? Not FedEx or United Parcel that delivers to my door but a note - pick it up at the post office. I am rural, half a wasted gone to do this because, you know, USPS can't drive an extra 100 yards to leave it at my house & AMAZON won't allow you select a shipper. THIS IS OUTRAGEOUS, what Amazon has done with their shipping.
Reviewed Sept. 30, 2015
I bought a product from Amazon couple of days back, and I returned it because it was defective. The time frame to return the product was 30 days and I returned it on time. I was not charged anything on my card after that for at least 2-3 weeks. One morning I just realized that they charged my account with similar amount for the same product which I already returned it back. I called Amazon to find out about this and the answer I got from Amazon was not satisfactory, "Sir we had a technical error or glitch on our end and system has charged you for that money without any reason." They refunded me my money back but it took 2-3 business days for the refund to process. My question to Amazon is, "How can they charge my card without any prior notice?" Also it was month end and I had to pay couple of bills which made it even worst because of this. In my words Amazon does not even care about their customers and inconvenience caused to them.
Reviewed Sept. 29, 2015
I ordered a 9' Market Umbrella - Beige Auto-Tilt Feature. The order was placed on September 25th and was to be delivered on September 28th. According to the tracking information all was going well. On the 28th in the afternoon I called customer care to make sure the Sunbrella would still be delivered and was assured by the customer service agent that it would arrive by 8PM as promised. On the morning of the 29th I called Amazon again and after many online holding I was informed that the order was supposed to be shipped via UPS to USPS, but that did not happen and that the seller was out of stock on the Sunbrella. I was given then the choice of getting a refund or try another seller on Amazon. I chose the refund as I am not sure this will not happen again with the other seller as well. I am very unhappy as this is the second time in one week Amazon does not deliver the goods as promised.
Reviewed Sept. 26, 2015
I purchased about $36 in goods from Amazon. They placed a $175 dollar authorization and hold against my card. Although, the card is not billed the $175 hold, I am not able to use the difference between $175 and $36 due to this fraudulent practice by Amazon. I only bought $36 dollars and there is nothing else on my card. Why do I get an over-authorization on my card which penalizes me if I need the credit difference between the purchase price and authorization hold? It's all some shady bookkeeping and too much to explain here. Amazon is slowly becoming a place where I don't like to shop simply because of deceptive pictures and contents and country of origin.
Photos are misleading and it's smart to know unit measurements in ounces and grams. Bait and switch is very common. Products arrive poorly packaged and thrown into a box where smaller items are sometimes damaged. But it's not worth the time to contact Amazon for a refund or mess with the hassle. Amazon has been very disappointing to me in the last 6 months. Especially where counterfeit goods are entering the supply line and suppliers provide poor customer service and products.
Reviewed Sept. 26, 2015
Ordered a calculus book for my daughter. She used it for approximately 3 weeks before the pages began falling out due to poor glue. When I first contacted Amazon for a refund, I was told that they would send me a return shipping label and refund my money. Then I got an email saying the "A to Z Guarantee Team" (enormously misnamed) had denied my request to return it for a refund because it was outside the 2-week window (I thought it was 30 days?) of purchase. So, it's my fault the defective book took 5 weeks to fall apart instead of 2. They also refused to honor the promise that I was given the first time I contacted them.
Up until now, I have had exceptionally good customer service from Amazon. This company has evidently reached its peak and has begun a steep decline, which is sad. I will never order from them again if I can help it. That $200 calculus book is now costing me over $400. I should have supported my local community college bookstore instead. Their price for the book was more than $200, but nowhere close to $400. And I know they would have refunded my money.
Reviewed Sept. 25, 2015
I paid $3.99 for 1-day shipping on Wednesday for a book that was purported to be in-stock. The book had not arrived by Friday, so I tracked the package online. The book had not shipped yet, and the expected arrival date was Monday by 8pm. I was unable to cancel my order online. I called Amazon.com and was told the book was out-of-stock and would not even ship until Monday. I had never received notification on the shipping delay. Amazon refunded my shipping cost without protest. They should never have offered one day shipping on an item that was unavailable and should have sent notification of the delay as well as refunded me automatically for their mistake.
Reviewed Sept. 25, 2015
After many frustrating hours on the phone with Toshiba customer no-service, regarding a new computer that had a defective disk drive, I finally contacted Amazon.com, as I had ordered the computer through their website. I was very pleasantly surprised when they immediately sent me a replacement computer. Toshiba had been giving me a big run-around regarding sending the defective one in to be repaired. I returned the defective computer to Amazon. Was very impressed with their service.
Reviewed Sept. 23, 2015
When returning products for refunds, one gets stuck with shipping costs to return. Only original order charges refunded. Example: recent return of item received in damaged condition... cost me $14 to return via parcel post US Mail. I had to "eat" the cost as only original cost of order was refunded. Thus, dealing with Amazon is risky business when has to return items... result making any "bargain" pricing disappear.
Reviewed Sept. 22, 2015
Here's the rundown with what happened to me with Amazon's Store Credit Service. I simply wanted to establish a line of credit with them so I could buy a new laptop with their 12 month financing offer. What ended up happening was I never even got to purchase a single item with their store credit, and I was approved for their $1300 credit line. The first purchase attempt was of course the laptop I wanted to get. So I placed the order, and within 2 days, the purchase was declined. I called Customer Service that Amazon provided, and they said the payment had gone through, and to wait a week or two for it to be shipped. So I did, and the days passed and no mail in sight. I called again and asked what's going on, and they replied that the payment was declined, they ran out of stock, which would be nice if they would of told me sooner. So fine, I let that go.
After that, I decided that I wanted to add my home address to Synchrony Bank, since I'm living on campus and I thought it would come in handy later. So I called customer service, and they said "sure, we can do that." By the end of the conversation, the address had been added. Now here's where it all went wrong. I said that it has been "added" to the account, but the lady said that "there can only be one address in you're bank." So Ok, I simply asked to set it back, since I'm living somewhere else for most of the year. What she said was that it was going to take 3 days for us to do so. So I scratched my head, "but you changed the address to the one I asked in 5 minutes." And she replied that it's part of security, so fine. After that I was a little frustrated with them.
So I continue to shop for a laptop on Amazon, and I found one that was going on sale and was quickly going out of stock, and it had all that I was pretty much looking for. So ok, here's my second attempt at purchasing with their store credit. I ordered it up, and lo and behold, within 2 days, the payment was declined AGAIN. So looking as they still had a few of the laptops left, I called Amazon's store card customer service again. I asked what was going on this time, and they said that "you can't purchase anything until you get the call to confirm your old address." I called the day before, so I still needed 2 more days for the call. I asked if we could do it that same day, and they said "no. You have to wait for the call." So my frustration got higher and just said "fine, I'll wait for the three day mark."
Finally the third day came, and it's 2 pm. I called customer service again and asked when I'm getting the call, and they replied with that I should of gotten the call by now. She checked my account and said that the only thing they could do was assign another 3 day wait period for another call back. At that point, I just decided that these guys wasted enough of my time and I asked to close the account I have created. At least they managed to do that without something happening....
Reviewed Sept. 21, 2015
I ordered a dress form on July 28th, 2015. It is September 21st, 2015... when I contacted them 3 different times they keep moving the arrival date saying it was back ordered. Ok, the first time I was patient. But my question was why did they advertise a Amazon Prime product that was not available??? They said they contacted me... but not the day I ordered!!! It was only after my first inquiry, weeks later. So after 2 more contacts I finally found one I would accept with their 15% discount and then they tell me they can't discount that one. It was from a 3rd. party.
They made the mistake and yet they were unwilling to take the hit. I have been a Customer Service Rep for years and I've always taken care of my customers per my company's direction especially when it was our fault. Today, I spent over 3 hours in chat with these reps and it even got escalated to a supervisor, at my request. What they offered me, product wise, was not even comparable with the product I had originally ordered. Ridiculous. We ended up agreeing on a 25.00 credit and canceling the original order but I am still extremely unhappy with Amazon... especially since I have always had great service from them and am a member of their PRIME. I cannot supply my order number as they have canceled it.
Reviewed Sept. 21, 2015
I should have checked the consumer reviews before opening my 'approved' Amazon store card. These folks are a complete joke. My new card was successfully registered in April and working fine, until August. Suddenly any/all purchases got defaulted to my Amazon registered bank card, without warning or notice. Mysteriously, I started receiving emails about a 'past due amount' and repeat computerized call reminders about my 'past due account', which of course resulted in several dead-end calls to either Billing or CS.
Got the run-around from several incompetent reps who felt the need to walk me through account access, when I was already logged into my account. Account payment options are not available on the Amazon' site, but on the separate Synchrony Amazon account site--which I was completely uninformed of, from the start. Great customer service. They get their money off consumer headache, so why should they care. All they deliver is the cliche' 'terribly sorry for your inconvenience', and then suggested to post your payment over the phone---which I intelligently NEVER DO for obvious security reasons. Caveat Emptor. I will pay off my $200 balance and be done with that garbage 'store card'.
Reviewed Sept. 21, 2015
I purchased 4 months supply but only 1 bottle was which I deduce is 1 month supply. I brought this up with Amazon who insisted that they delivered 4 bottles and the missing 3 bottles should on the account of the forwarder. I asked them for documents to prove otherwise which was never given to me. I've been doing business with my forwarder My Shopping Box for 4 to 5 years now without any problems, mostly purchases coming from eBay. I checked with my forwarder and they said the package was delivered without a packing list so they could not confirm if it was 4 or 1 bottle. My tendency was to believe it was Amazon who is at fault. Beware when buying from Amazon.

Reviewed Sept. 17, 2015
I am fed up with this company. I have had nothing but problems with packages not being delivered. I am done with them.
Reviewed Sept. 17, 2015
I am a long term customer on Amazon.com and never believe they will charge over each bill until you check with your credit card statement. Today I look at my statement and found the recently order charge more than once? And I start to look back my previous orders, I found they charge more than once, WOW, so it happens twice within 15 days. The online chat service said "Sorry." I just wondering how do I know they didn't overcharge on my last month or even further? BAD BAD BAD!!!
Reviewed Sept. 17, 2015
I ordered a home gym fitness machine after having to go through all the trouble of getting a 100 dollar gift card because my bank account only allowed $2,500 limit transactions and the item cost $2,600. After I did all of that I never got any confirmation of the transaction what so ever. This company had access to my bank account for 5 days so I decide to call customer service department. After asking the lady if she knew what was going on, she stated the item still hadn't been shipped. I told her I wanted to cancel and she said it was okay, and it was still early, so I did. She sent an email to the third party company, and I told her I wanted a copy of that email so she sent me one.
Hours later, the third party company try to tell Amazon that they already shipped the item and that now I had to pay fees to get it sent back. I know they were lying because I have proof that Amazon (emails) said it never shipped! I spoke to several representatives and even had one catching a bad attitude when I am only trying to fix my problem. I had to speak to a manager at Amazon to get everything figured out. Worst experience ever - bad communication, bad customer service, and not to mention I lost my 100 dollar gift card! Just because it's an Amazon gift card. Never again! I also notice that the worst problems have to do with large amounts of money. Keep your money safe and don't even bother with Amazon.
Reviewed Sept. 16, 2015
I love Amazon Prime. I have a kindle battery. Went bad after 4 years. Called Amazon. They gave me $30 off the price of a new kindle. Very happy. Prime is great. I buy everything for home and electronics. I check with Amazon before I buy anything anywhere. Love the music and videos with Prime. If you are considering Prime just do, you won't regret doing so. I give Amazon prime 5 stars. Sometimes you run into problems but that is life.
Reviewed Sept. 16, 2015
I would like to tell you that shopping at Amazon is my hobby. There is no week that I have not ordered the products; all kind of products. I have been happy with most of them and those which I was not happy I returned. Most of my return were shipped free to Amazon. I was unlucky with cartridges to my printer many times, they did not want to work. Once I had return a broken lamp, Amazon sent a new one and again it broke in the shipment but it had been returned and received all money and did not have to sent a broken items back (shattered glass).
Once I have received opened salt and money were returned and I wasn't required to sent the open salt. Once they had sent me the shoes with the flaws and replaced again with shoes with the flaws however both items were returned and I had been given one day shipping so I could order three pair of shoes, pick one of them and return the rest. I needed very good walking shoes because I was going abroad and Amazon understood that and took responsibility for my wasted time by offering one day shipping. I do not know if Amazon is so good to all of its clients. I have shopped from Amazon from 2004 and there is a hundreds of items I purchased during that time. Shopping on Amazon is fun almost like Costco... I love Amazon.
Reviewed Sept. 15, 2015
BEWARE CREDIT CARDS - NEW AMAZON NOT NICE... I was told I would be refunded for their mistake then my bank charges me an overdraft fee because they went ahead and took the money from my card. And now they are telling me it is my problem, not theirs. Beware of the new scam of Amazon. I use to love it but now I am scared to even use my credit card with them.
Reviewed Sept. 14, 2015
Been shopping Amazon for years. Even after reading all those reports about the sweatshops they run to get their products out. However, they recently decided to declare my wife dead. How kind of them. Just try calling someone when this happens over there - you get rude people who tell you it's not them. Just try writing them. No response. Email? They don't give you one. Result is that my wife's credit rating is ruined and that we cannot get a letter from them that says she's not dead even as she is on the phone proving it's her and that she's alive. They SO could not give a damn, since every second spent on us is a second they have taken away from their making money. So my wife and I cannot get a loan. Don't think it can't happen to you. We didn't see this coming. But Big Brother Amazon makes no mistakes. Don't believe me, just ask them.
Reviewed Sept. 12, 2015
Bought a cell phone from a reseller (deal-less) recommended by Amazon. The phone was advertised as new, US version. When I received the cell phone, it was in a larger manila envelope addressed by what appeared to be a two year old. Letters cross off and city location in the wrong place on the address. The manufacturer's box was obviously opened and rearranged. I have had many of this cell phone type, so I immediately plugged in the phone to charge the battery. Immediately, an alert in French came up that the battery was no good. Then I noticed the keys were in Arabic, not English. So much for US version. I contacted Amazon and informed them that the phone was obviously not "new," US version as advertised and it was defective.
Amazon sent me multiple "hazardous goods" labels to place on the return package and gave me instructions to send back the phone to the reseller's PO Box, insured, with return receipt requested. It would cost me more to return the phone than the phone was worth and I had no guarantee that the two year old that sent it would sign for it. Amazon Customer Service could care less and insisted that I spend more money to send it back to the reseller. Amazon hasn't responded to my last email. So much for their A to Z Guarantee Program. After two weeks of this nonsense it appears that the only satisfaction I will get is to never use Amazon again and sledgehammer the phone on a cinder block.
Reviewed Sept. 12, 2015
On 25th August I ordered a iPhone 5s back case. The delivery was to be done in 28th Aug to 2nd September. Still I am not getting any response from Amazon side. I complained there almost 4 times but still no response. Seriously I have ordered many things from other sites but this was the worst shopping site I have ever used. Very, very, very worst service..
Reviewed Sept. 12, 2015
I purchased a set of sheets 4 times from different vendors at different prices on Amazon.com and I never received the sheets. Every time I had to go through Indian customer service for an hour to explain what happened and get my money back. The amazing part was that Amazon always defended its vendors and never let me write a review about them. As soon as I complained my review bottom disappeared. The fourth time I wrote a review beforehand and this time I got a email stating that my review will not be posted because I have not followed Amazon's guidelines!!!
I forgot to mention the funny part. On my third order I received a small decorative pillow instead of set of sheets. After contacting Amazon, I got an email from the vendor thanking me for bringing to their attention that the pillow was mistakenly listed as a sheet set!!! I say even if I believe that how do you explain $45 price of a 4" by 6" pillow!!! I will try not to shop anything from Amazon ever again.
Reviewed Sept. 11, 2015
I ordered the item on 29th Aug & was promised delivery date between 8-11 Sept. Same day as I was expecting the item (11th), I got an email saying "Your item won’t be delivered on time." When I called customer care supervisor (Rudolf) he mentioned that “We prioritize orders with 2 day shipping & that's why you didn't received the item just because you chose free shipping.” Amazon service has gone downhill but they keep dropping standard every day. They accepted the order even when they didn't had the item & didn't shipped.
Reviewed Sept. 9, 2015
I have ordered YU Yureka Moondust Gray cell phone Order No is **. I had received this cell phone on the date of 13/08/2015. The transaction was done cash on delivery. The amount for the cell phone was Rs 8999. Later on I found that cell phone was defective and it was returned to your Amazon person on the date of 18/08/2015. My money was credited in my account but because of error (Amazon account name & bank account name are different) the amount has been debited from my account. Even I have updated my account detailed as per your Amazon team guideline. Even I have mailed photocopy of bank statement. Still I am not being cleared about my refund. Till dated I have being calling being people.
This are the name I am coordinating this issue Amazon team (Mukesh **, Puja **, Tanmoy **, Himanshu **, Ramalingeshwar **, Sathyaraj **, Asmita **, Pratik **, Sameer **, Deepak, Prithvi). Now almost 1 month is gone my issue is still not been solved, I am being fooled around that the amount will be credited in 24 hrs and all but still I have not yet received the same. Why it is taking so much long time to credit to my account Rs 8999. Very poor service experience by us.
Reviewed Sept. 9, 2015
Hi. I book the ADAMO Volcanic Lava Samurai Faceless LED Bracelet Watch on 3rd Sep and the exp delivery is 9th Sep. As check the track today the delivery is done and goods handed to customer, but when I ask person he said not received and I also call on your customer service. They stating in website it stating deliver but as per the courier they will dispatch me in 48 hrs. What the hell, you person are so casual. I will publish this to Facebook, Twitter, media and show your shameful service.
Reviewed Sept. 9, 2015
Amazon = Cheaters. Never buy anything from Amazon people. Amazon is a fraudster. I bought an iPhone 6 on Amazon 20 days back & the phone got switched off today morning. I am not able to switch it on. It's not even a month yet and there is not refund policy after 10 days it seems. Flipkart rocks! They give you 30 days time. Raj from Amazon leadership team asked me to visit nearest Apple store with the invoice for replacement. I doubt on Amazon that they sell refurbished products, I doubt the genuineness of the products sold by Amazon. He says that it is in warranty period and I can get the replacement. If so, why Amazon or the seller cannot get the same from their end? Moreover Apple is not that kind of a product which gives you trouble within a month time.
Customer service team (Amazon) doesn't know how to behave with the customer, bloody cheap behavior. From now on I will never buy anything from Amazon & I will also ensure that none of my friends or family members buy from Amazon. If I see somebody shopping on Amazon site, I will definitely stop them there. Goodbye Amazon!

Reviewed Sept. 8, 2015
I placed an order for a Trident cell phone case on 08/24/2015 from RPM Solutions through Amazon Marketplace. I received the order on 09/02/2015. I then received a mystery package on 09/08/2015. I opened it, only to find that it was a duplicate order, and my account was charged twice. I contacted the seller who claims that I was not charged twice and just to mark the package as refused and send it back. I refuse to return an item when the seller does not acknowledge that I was charged twice, and I can't mark an opened package as "refused". If I hadn't used a VISA gift card, I would have disputed the charges with my credit card company. It looks like I'm stuck with the second case, that I will have to try and resell since my account was charged. I understand mistakes happen, but I'm not going to eat this.
Reviewed Sept. 8, 2015
On May 9, 2014 Amazon suspended my selling privileges because I did not ship LEKI ski poles to 8-10 buyers. After 3-4 weeks after they found out I do not sell LEKI Ski Poles. How can I shipped them if I don't sell them. It was their big blunder mistake. It took them over 3 weeks to find this out. You can't call them. They hide their sellers phone number from the public. No one has any info until you reach the fourth party at AMAZON and they don't know nothing.
Again Amazon suspended my selling privileges on Sep 20, 2014. And placed a temporary hold on my funds of $1398.90 for 3 months. I have no idea why they did this so I called Amazon at 866-216-1074 and they don't know why either. They know nothing! It seems they want a performance plan, whatever that is. Your guess is as good as mine. Please be aware that these pet window are made are to customer specs. No two alike. I would have to stock 75 different sizes in stock at $150.00 each. Total stock cost would be over $12,000.00 for all size of windows and I don't have the space to do this. Amazon stated that they will hold my money for 90 days $1398.90. WHY? AS FAR AS I AM CONCERN THEY HAVE NO RIGHT TO DO THIS, and with no paid interest.
Also when a item is return to the buyer for a refund Amazon keeps the sellers fee approx $35.00. Why? I did not make a sale. This fee should be return to the seller. I am asking AMAZON to unblock my selling privileges and put me back to selling. Out of 140 plus orders only 2 requested returns and they got their money back. Six other persons order the pet window and said it was the wrong size length or the wrong size flap so they return the window for the correct size. One person return her pet window for a new size pet window and when she got it, she did not want it. Some people don't know what they want.
Again they suspended my selling privileges for 90 days on May 17, 2015 and kept $4,431.24. No one return their pet window for a refund. Why did they keep all this money? Looks like they keeping this money for a long period of time, again with no interest and no valid information as to why? Please note that they have been holding my money much longer than 90 days to accumulate this amount $4431.24.
Reviewed Sept. 6, 2015
I have been a great customer of Amazon.com for a very long time, it must have been at least 10+ years. I have purchased everything from little things to housewares, to laptops, electronics, cameras, personal items, to large screen TV. I shopped on Amazon.com routinely and weekly perhaps. I have spent thousands of dollars years after years, even from earlier on when Amazon was starting up. They started their business by sending flyers of their specials to my house, which they don't do it anymore maybe because they're so big? Anyhow, late July of 2015, I had purchased a few items that were not as described, so I returned them. First it was a teeth whitening kit, the item came with a tray for your teeth that was so small it could fit an infant.
Then came a polaroid miniature camera that stopped working on the 2nd day, and lastly a room divider that fell apart after 2 weeks and they kept replacing it over and over for 4 times with stained and defective damaged ones. It was frustrating and a huge waste of my time. Each time I called customer service, a rep (from somewhere in the Philippine or India) told me that they would be more than happy to replace it and get me a fresh one, even though I asked to return it and not get another but they kept saying that I should give it another try, etc. so I obliged. And, in between these returns I have also purchased other items from Amazon. But in particular, the room divider screen was a nightmare. The 4th room divider came (white faux leather), it has brown smears on top & a 2-inches black tar stains on the side of one panel, and part of the leather on another panel has about 3 inches strip of beige color and the leather was peeling off.
It was not acceptable by any means, and it wasn't cheap, this item costs $145 of what? Crap! I didn't purchase this item "refurbished" or "used", it was supposed to be NEW. But before I even picked up the phone to call them, I tried logging in to my account and I was locked out. I called customer service and they told me that my account was "on hold". I asked what for? But they said I had to email the "account specialist" department. They said that the "account specialist" sent me an email stating why. I tried looking for that email but couldn't find it, so I asked the customer service rep to reach out to them and have someone contact me. I received an email the next day saying "while we understand that sometimes some things do not work out, but because you have an unusually large amount of returns, therefore, we have closed your account". That's so absurd and rude beyond comprehension.
There's not an ounce of truth in this statement. First of all, the amount of returns I made over the years is peanut comparing to the amount of purchases I've given them. I wrote back to the "account specialist" and explained what was going on as of late, the reasons why I had returned those mentioned items. I even sent them photos of the items that were sent to me, the damages, defectives, etc. They emailed me back and said "we have examined everything and looked at your account and in accordance to our policies, we have closed your account and it will not be reversed". I emailed the account specialist and asked what is this "policies" and where can I find that? I'd like to read this "policies". I was denied of this policy disclosure and the account specialist told me he will not send me these "policies". Of course, why would he?
The only policy I know of is on their website and can be found under "what can I return" that states: "You may return most new, unopened items sold and fulfilled by Amazon.com within 30 days of delivery for a full refund". I went on to look further and found on another section under return and refund on Amazon.com that says "You can return many items sold on Amazon.com. When you return an item, you may see different return options depending on the seller, item, or reason for return". I DO NOT and CANNOT find a policy on Amazon.com that says "while you may return most items within 30 days for a full refund, you're only allowed to return a certain amount of items, or a percentage of your purchased items otherwise we will close your account". And that's what it is! The Amazon hidden agenda! Why wouldn't they disclose this policy on their website?
Because if they do disclose this hidden "policies" they would lose a tremendous amount of customers. I would not have given them my business after all these years had I known of this "policies". The hidden agenda, DECEPTION and GREED!!! That is AMAZON.COM. It is clear that they want us to shop and give them our money, but regardless if we're happy or satisfied with our purchases, we must keep the items otherwise they will close our account, and we must go away. Amazon has gotten too big that their customers are no longer people, we're just numbers. The deception is where they make you feel that they have such open policy about returns, unlike their competitors, and they welcome you to do so if you're not happy with your purchase, but it's quite the contrary, if you do return a certain amount they will close your account. As a consumer I felt my rights were violated. As a customer I felt cheated, betrayed and unwanted.
I also purchased (renewed) my Prime membership in April 2015 that allowed me to watch movies and TV shows as well as free shipping, all that came to an end and they're not refunding me considering that I paid my membership in full just 3 months ago. And they said that I can still access my digital content i.e. my mp3 songs and albums that I purchased from them over the year, but that's not true, I can't get access to them at all because I can't even log on to my account since they closed it. I'm writing this to share with everyone my experience which is all true, and it's funny that I've read a great numbers of complaints on here and it appears that we're all in the same boat. Another note I'd like to add is, the mis-advertisements that they continue to practice, sometimes some of the items listed on Amazon.com, their "regular retail listed price" is also incorrect.
I'm referring to the retail price of the item listed right above their own price, i.e. A camera that I had purchased from them listed for so much more than their own price, just to make you feel like you're getting a deal, but that's not at all the real retail price of the item and in fact you're not getting a great deal at all. I found this out by going on to Canon.com. It's deceptive. I have called their customer service department on this issue of price discrepancies quite often on various items they offered and they said they'll look into it, but nothing was ever done about it. See it for yourself! Since I stopped shopping on Amazon.com, I was able to find same items elsewhere. In fact, just this week I purchased a brand new 2015 model Sony 75 inch Tv from Buydig.com, and I was able to get a better deal at $1900 while Amazon.com's price was $1990.
They gave me free shipping, free tax, the whole experience was great! I also purchased other items as well that I normally purchased from Amazon.com and hassle-free. For instance I purchased an iPad mini for only $190, brand new in sealed box from another E-retailer. I went on Ebay and purchased 3 shaving cream jars from Kyoku for $11 each, and it came sealed and brand new, this is also another item I purchased regularly from Amazon for more money. Amazon has sent me a message loud and clear, that they don't want good customers like me or my business, people like us who contributed to their business for years. We should do the same and send Amazon a clear message as well, we don't care to do business with you and you do not deserve to have our business.
Reviewed Sept. 4, 2015
I HAD Amazon Prime. WORST IDEA I HAVE EVER DONE!!! It said it was Free for 30 days and it charged me 107.53 DOLLARS. When you live with a family of 5 and only get paid BIWEEKLY - that money is for Food and for Gas!! When I ask to get my refund back THEY SAID IT WOULD TAKE 1 BUSINESS DAY AT FIRST!! Then next I got another person saying it would take 2-5 Business days!!! You are giving me several days... Then I go check on the site and it says “immediately”!! Think of the children who are buying stuff with their parents cards. They click that free trial and they wipe their parents account!!! This is **!
Reviewed Sept. 4, 2015
meSleep is a pathetic seller and service by Amazon was miserable this time. I ordered 3 items for 3 different relatives. Order nos. **. One did not reach on time, 2nd never ever reached and the 3rd reached in a damaged condition. I contacted meSleep and they asked me to send a snap of the damaged product. I refused. Just imagine, I gift a product to my relative and it reaches in damaged condition and then I ask them to send a snap. How embarrassing it would look!
Next I clicked the return button on Amazon site and Amazon came back saying that the product needed to be returned manually to the seller by the receiver. What nonsense? This was a more embarrassing thing to do! I chose not to return the product. 500 bucks are not important. People come to e-commerce sites for convenience and experience and Amazon and meSleep failed miserably on both the parameters. I am disappointed to the core and will never ever come back to Amazon. It has lost a regular customer forever because of its association with a fraudulent seller.
Reviewed Sept. 3, 2015
I tried to place an order with my Amazon gift card balance and out of nowhere they close my account stating that it is linked to a previous account that was closed. First of all, I've never had an account with Amazon. I am a student who was told you can sign up and sell your textbooks and have the money placed on your account via a gift card. I've been a member for about five or six months and now and have spent well over $1,500 in items. Now I can't get my latest order because of this issue.
I've been told for over a week now that an "account specialist" (who doesn't seem to exist) will call me within 24 hours because the account is under review. Is this how Amazon does business? Not only can I not get a hold of a so-called "account specialist" but customer service is a joke. I get people from India, Costa Rica and even China. Why can't I get someone in America who is willing to look into the problem? They tell me that the "account specialist" doesn't have a phone number or way of being contacted. Unless they are in a secret government facility that doesn't allow human contact I fail to see how this is possible.
Reviewed Sept. 1, 2015
I order a Puma shoes from Amazon on 11/08/2015 and the delivery date is 20/08/15 but haven't got the product. Again I call customer care on same date. They give another date 24/08/15, same happen, not received the product. Again I call the customer care at midnight then they give me another date 29/08/15. Again not received the product. Finally they told me the delivery will be done in 48hrs but I got a message that the product was refused to take so delivery was not done. I am calling to customer care for product but the result was this, where I not got a single message or call that the product delivery will done today. So please do something and deliver the product.
Reviewed Aug. 28, 2015
I called the customer service line because a book I ordered on Amazon (WITH PRIME, FREE 2-DAY SHIPPING) hadn't arrived... and it is 3 days later. Amazon says expected shipping is over a week from when I ordered, and the book was backordered. The book is in MA and I'm in NY... Shouldn't take a week with no snowstorms, so when I call, the customer service agent tells me it is because I selected Super Saver Shipping since it is free. I tell him I have Prime, and my order confirmation says I selected 2-day. He then goes, "Oh yes, it is because your billing address has a P.O. Box." I respond, "Well, my shipping address is a physical address." HE THEN CALLS ME A LIAR.
He then asks me to read to him each shipping address I have associated with my account, line by line, spelling each line out. Why? I don't know. I'm mad he called me a liar so I read them, then ask to speak with his supervisor. He responds, "Why do you want to speak with my supervisor?" I respond, "Because you called me a liar." He responds, "I did not call you a liar but what you said was not true." I then demand to speak with his supervisor, and he keeps saying, "WHY." For over 6 minutes! Then he puts me on hold. WORST. COMPANY. EVER.
Reviewed Aug. 26, 2015
I have been a member of Amazon prime for sometime. I order a lot from them. Their delivery is so funny. I can't believe they call it a delivery service. I have had a number of packages say delivered and nothing. Also damaged, no good working products. I do call about my packages that are missing. Of course they offer refund or replacement or say give it a few more days like really. After offering refund or replacement I get a email that reads:
"We're writing to apologize for the number of issues you've experienced with your shipments. Your correspondences with us indicate you've required refunds on a majority of orders for a number of reasons. Through the normal course of business, the occasional problem is inevitable. However, you seem to have had an unusually high rate of problems in your account history. When unusual account activity such as this comes to our attention, we'll evaluate each account on a case-by-case basis to determine if additional action is necessary, including closing the account. We'd prefer to work with you to avoid that inconvenience, as we do value your business." I guess I'm not supposed to report my missing package. Horrible service.
Reviewed Aug. 25, 2015
A third party distributor had our credit card information for billing and shipping. Instead of shipping to the city identified within the order - the product was shipped to another city on the opposite side of the state. The distributor said the error was an error created by USPS and that USPS said it was unlikely the product could be retrieved and the third party distributor did not have another like product in stock. Because we have had a similar situation before with cyberspace fraud, we learned how important the FBI is in these matters when they impact multiple folks and reach a threshold. Because of this I contacted Amazon Customer Service to file a complaint and to discuss Amazon's Complaint Tracking System to see whether the system was configured in such a way as to identify categories of complaints against third-party distributors.
After a few minutes it was clear the "Customer Service Representative" was reading a script and not hearing me. What was clear from their communications was that Amazon's system was not designed nor configured in a comprehensive way pertaining to third party distributors. When I asked if my concerns could be served up to management, I heard the same scripting again - translated, my concerns would not be communicated to Amazon management. When I asked where the person was located I was told the Philippines. Because of my frustration and concerns with identity theft and credit card fraud and, the lack of responsiveness from the "Customer Service Representative", I am submitting this complaint and saying buyer beware when purchasing products from Amazon that are being distributed via a third party distributor.
Reviewed Aug. 22, 2015
I have used Flipkart, Myntra, and others to order items over the years. Never had any trouble. Amazon Transportation Services, Pune are the worst courier services I have come across. They did not attempt to deliver books I ordered or contact me for three days in spite of repeated complaints. Advice for Amazon - learn from your competitors. You may be number 1 but number 2 is trying harder!
Reviewed Aug. 21, 2015
I have ordered audio speakers from this site, to gift someone on 20th/08/2015. As per their site delivery time, it should be reached between 18-19 of August 2015, and on 19th I have received a call at 08:00 pm from delivery person of Amazon that "Sir my bike is having some problem, I will deliver your package tomorrow." I replied "OK you can deliver it on 20th." On 20th I did not received any package, but I waited, and on 21st till afternoon. Also I did not received any information or package. Then I call to customer service to know the status, and I got shocked to after knowing the status, that delivery person updated the status on the site that "Package is attempted for delivery but no one is available."
Then I feel all my plan to gift is spoiled due to this idiotic Amazon.com and then after so many calls and again they have proven liar, to not to deliver the package. Then next day after so much fight I got my package, but everything was spoiled. So as per me, there should be some punishment if they fails in their commitment or ban this kind of sites. Thanks.
Reviewed Aug. 19, 2015
I have had the worst experience with ordering. I never want to order with them again the bad customer and the order always wrong. I spend a week trying to get one order right then spend three hours on the phone with customer service and then corporate office. I am anger and piss off. I called and then you can barely understand them. First - Order # **, was wrong twice after replacement. All I needed was a queen size but they keep sending a king size and then I contacted Amazon. They tell me I have to get in touch with sender, then why even use Amazon if they let the seller mistreat the buyers.
Then I had even worst experience. I call, spoke to Catherine ** who very rude and unprofessional. First when I called her to tell her the shipment address just need to have a suite number added since the first person didn't do it correctly on August 17, 2015. Catherine ** asked me, "well what do you want me to do about it?" - Really your job! Then after I give her the suite number, she deletes the address and now just has a suite number but then I asked - "where is the address to shipped, it only shows zip code and suite number..." She lied and was like it showing on her side, I told her it can't be because I'm looking on Amazon's order page. I finally just asked her to put a manager on the phone. She refuse for a few minutes and pretend to put a manager on the phone but it was obviously her. So I just hung up and called back again then this rude Catherine ** woman, CANCELS MY ORDER!
For four hours I am transfer to different people and no one can replicate the order because it was a promotion. I call corporate office and took 5 calls just to get someone to enter the right address. Finally I realize it wasn't worth spending another minute ordering with Amazon and I would never order again with them, never!!! What a terrible experience. I almost cried BECAUSE I WAS SO STRESS, LOST HALF A WORK DAY. The worst ordering experience ever!
Reviewed Aug. 17, 2015
Amazon's shipping policies are a joke. I paid a additional fee for expedited shipping estimated 1-3 days. 12 days later I received my shipment. When I asked for a shipping refund for the extra that I paid, they denied the refund stating that it was a reasonable amount of time. Ok so I did not receive my items in the 1-3 day estimate, 4 or 5 even 6 would have been reasonable amount of time not 12 days. So why did I pay extra for shipping when standard shipping would have probably been the same time? Just another way to take money from their customers.
Reviewed Aug. 17, 2015
I signed up for a prime trial. My parents had an account, I was never on it. I am an adult living at home to pay off school, loans. They had multiple issues. It was a nightmare. Wrong items sent, defective, incorrectly packed, missing items. And order that was charged them saying it was delivered. Their account was closed with no notice. Never even notified. So since I am technically my own family. I do pay rent here. I signed up for trial of prime. Placed an order. Was charged. It was delivered. I container of a gel-like liquid. Broken all over. Most of the other items. The iPad charging cable saying apple certified will not work. My iPad reads it is not proper cord for iPad. So I went to go in and start to have this order picked up. It was a nightmare. I could not get into my account. I put in my email, my password. I DID it over and over. Tried changing my password. DID the captcha several times.
I finally went on live chat to have a record of conversation. It was a nightmare only to find out my account was on hold. I would need to be contacted back by an account specialist. By email. I explained our computer was hacked is down As well as email closed. To have an alternate email or my phone number. Over and over I went. He would not take an alternate email yet kept saying I would need to wait to be contacted. When I kept saying ??? No email. Well this went on. I DID ask to speak to a supervisor. I kept asking. His name was Matt. He kept saying just wait to be contacted. Hello no place to contact me. Never got a supervisor, he disconnected the chat. I have to date sent 4 requests for help. This is very very time consuming and stressful. I cannot even get in to see my orders. It is ridiculous. So please can you help me.
I need to get into my account to see my orders on the message board. They close your account, have your money sent merchandise that I cannot used. It is defective. Will not let me arrange for a pickup and a refund. Before it is 30 days, no offer to even exchange them. I DID not have an account before, that was closed. It was my parents'. I cannot access my email, need an authorization to send all the stuff back. I have no receipts, nor invoices. Please what can I do to get Amazon to help me. I am contacting my credit card co. to stop payment dispute charges. I have no invoice nor receipt to give. Nor an order number. I have tried well over a week now.
Reviewed Aug. 14, 2015
One of Amazon's "partners" Adorama Camera took 6 days to notify me the item I ordered was not in stock. Amazon would not talk with me and told me the only recourse was thru their "partner" and they are not responsible for their delays or inactions regardless of status, procedure or system. They only provide the "partners" as a benefit to Amazon customers. Several emails to Adorama resulted in zero outcome except, "We are sorry but the item is not in stock: Hope you will shop with us again soon." Amazon needs to police their "partners" based on satisfaction ratings and their own customer service department.
Reviewed Aug. 12, 2015
I researched a seller that had a great rep and got a cellphone. The phone was as described and worked for less than 60 days. I did the return request, denied by 2 days, then did the file claim, was also denied. The phone sitting on the table shattered while off and unplugged. I then spent an additional 100 for the glass to be repaired, the lcd was fine. This item was under the I thought satisfaction guarantee but it seems that means little to Amazon these days. So does fulfillment by Amazon. I did appeal. But if I wanted to spend 184 plus another 100 I would have gone to T Mobile... Be aware that cracked glass is not covered on traditional warranties so if doing electronics use square trade, at least they still do their jobs. Out almost 284.00.
Reviewed Aug. 12, 2015
I returned a bunch of items to Amazon, and now they're saying one of the items wasn't in the box when all the items together matched the shipping weight when I dropped it off at the UPS store, and they are not giving me money back. Supervisor Frank ** said he will open a ticket to have it investigated. If I do not get my money back I'm going to my bank to dispute the payment and if necessary take Amazon to small claims court.
Reviewed Aug. 12, 2015
Received a gift on July 24 that was damaged. Initiated a return online. Shipping label was wrong. It pulled someone else's name into the return address field. Contacted customer service and they gave me a new label. Weeks later, no credit. They gave credit to the purchaser, not me, the recipient! I was given a promotional credit, though no email confirming it. Another round of customer service. The answer--it doesn't show in my account but will automatically apply to next purchase. They left out that it must be an item sold and shipped by Amazon (not much is anymore). I bought a Kindle book, and it went straight to my credit card, minus settlement fee from the recent antitrust class action.
I called customer service again. Rep refunded book without my consent. Bought it again. Book posted twice to my card. Had to fight to get the settlement money back. Will only honor it on items sold and shipped by Amazon (in violation of terms of settlement). EVEN KINDLE BOOKS AREN'T NECESSARILY SOLD BY AMAZON! Received email tonight and again, without my consent, the book was refunded, thus erasing it from my Kindle app (the second purchase this time). Now I've been on hold for 40 minutes waiting for a supervisor. Way to go Amazon. You're alienating a customer who's been shopping with you from the beginning. I have probably spent twelve hours on this now. Unbelievable...
Reviewed Aug. 11, 2015
Placed an order on 8/9, cancelled the order 3 hours later. Received an email confirming the cancellation. Today 8/10 my bank account was charged for the cancelled order. When I spoke to Customer service I received 3. They gave several stories: 1) They didn't charge me. 2) They charged me but they didn't mean to. They will fix it in 10-12 days 3) They did charge my account but I should contact my bank and tell them to fix it. 4) I should just call my bank while they are on the line. Too bad it is 7 pm in this country. Maybe the banks in India are open. 5) Finally they will fix it within 24 hours.
Reviewed Aug. 10, 2015
Amazon's biggest promotion is "FREE Shipping on orders over $35." Amazon does not tell the customer how long the shipping will take until "after" the items are paid for. If I had known that Amazon's FREE Shipping was going to take "10 DAYS," I would have selected Standard Shipping, 3-5 days, for $6 instead. When I attempted to cancel the order, I was told that my refund would be less a $6 shipping fee. Amazon's FREE Shipping on orders over $35 is misleading and deceptive.
Reviewed Aug. 8, 2015
Amazon return policy is misleading and onerous. They attach fees and charges that are disgusting and take away half of your refund for no good reason except that they can. Even though I'm a prime member and do tons of business with them they don't care. I will stop shopping at Amazon.
Reviewed Aug. 8, 2015
I have been a long-time customer of Amazon. I have made Thousands of US Dollars in purchases and have paid for them ALL merchandise purchased with NO open balance. Amazon approximately in July 2015 closed my account because they claim I have return too many items which is in violation of their policy And that I have another account with them using a different name. I replied to their decision and claim and "clearly explained" that what has been returned is a small quantity in comparison with my purchases; However most important is that based on their policy a client may return a damage items (ALL my returns have been due to damage goods just received. Regarding the claim of a separate account which they state it's in violation to their policies is an account that belongs to my son under his name.
We have the same shipping address and telephone as I live with in his house BUT my credit information and account with Amazon is completely different with them with the exception of the items I have note we share. (I clearly explained this to Amazon) Lastly, my problem and need for BBC assistance and making the public aware is that I bought and purchased Kindle readers and purchased substantial digital content and the same is NOT available to me due to the account closure. They claim and have written me telling me that it is and I keep on replying telling them I have NO access to my account.
Every time I write or reply to an email the issue starts all over again. Basically there is NO RESOLUTION. I ask that I return the Kindle reader, it's paid content and Fire TV to them and that I receive a full refund on these items as I have NO access to my paid merchandise (digital content) on in its alternative access to what I have paid for however at this stage and after so much aggravation and at least 40+ emails back and forth to NO avail, I believe the best action is a refund to what I have paid and that I return the Kindle and digital content and we EACH go about our way.
Reviewed Aug. 7, 2015
Ordered a 32 inch Micromax led TV. Received it with a damaged screen. Disgusting customer service. Supervisor Offered 300 rs gift card. It was meant to be a birthday gift. Delivered late and damaged. Simply disgusting.
Reviewed Aug. 7, 2015
Order a adult coloring book and received the book with the proper outer cover but a book on learning windows 10 for the inside. Called amazon after not being able to see the order details on line. They said I had 3 different accounts because I changed my password, but they showed where I purchased a book in 2014. Spent 25 minutes on the phone speaking to one of their agents that could barely speak English. Constantly was put on hold various reason. Probably one of the worst experience's dealing with a company that makes a living off having people work for 50 cents a hour in another country and running to the bank with the profits.
If you are to sell to American people that speak English then provide them with someone that can speak and understand English. I am all for helping the people around the world to have jobs but pay them and train them. They did finally agree to send me the right book and said I could keep the one I got but I don't have much use for a book on Windows 10. Will be the last time I buy from them. I have dealt with eBay as a buyer and sell for 15 years and have never even came close to what these idiots are.
Reviewed Aug. 5, 2015
Amazon India has sent me damaged and used product. When I placed return request for Order Id: **, Amazon has closed my account and not accepting the return. It causes me a huge loss of rs. 40000. I request people do not buy anything from Amazon. They are cheating people.
Reviewed Aug. 5, 2015
Two weeks ago I purchased a 65" LED TV from Amazon. It was provided by Electronic Express. It was delivered on a Thursday evening late by the shipper. Because they arrived late I did not have time to open the box, but the box looked fine, so I signed for it and left for the airport for a flight. On my return on Sunday (3 days later) I opened the box to find the TV screen was shattered in the lower left hand corner. I contacted the shipper, the wholesaler and Amazon. I was told that the seller does not replace damaged units and we would need to cancel the original order from Amazon and reorder. Since then all parties have told me it is not their problem as I did not notify them within 24 hours of the delivery.
Customer service from all parties has been nonexistent. I provided pictures of the intact box and the damaged TV to the seller and have received no response from them. I have opened multiple A to Z guarantee claims with Amazon and all have been denied. I do not want a replacement at this point. I want a credit and to return the defective unit. Again all have said it is not their issue and will not accept the damaged unit back or give me a credit. I would be very leery of doing business with any of these companies if I were you.
Reviewed Aug. 5, 2015
I came to an agreement with a seller Patricia ** to buy a 2001 Toyota Tundra for $2000. The purchase was going to go through amazon order # **. On Wednesday, July 29, received an email from Amazon and was told that the transaction would be through gift cards. I went along with the purchase. I sent the payment and Amazon notified the seller to continue with the shipping. The seller said that she sent the car and that it would arrive on Tuesday, August 4. At 1-3 pm I waited all day and the truck never came. Later, Amazon sends me an email saying that the truck is at their warehouse on hold because I had to pay $1000 for insurance purposes which they never informed me prior to the purchase. So now they robbed my $2000 and never heard from them again.
Reviewed Aug. 4, 2015
Just like Domino's, they can't guarantee the condition of your item(s) or the arrival time, even though you pay $99 for 2-day delivery. After repeated shoddy merchandise purchases and complaints, and Prime shipping items not shipped on time over several months, I had Amazon cancel my Prime membership. They assured me they refunded my fees but never did! I requested this THREE TIMES over 4 months. Finally had to open a case with the BBB. Wrote Jeff Bezos an email and some "handler" replied that my fees had been refunded. Never happened! Jeff Bezos... do you even CARE about people who are duped into using your Prime streaming, which are mostly movies you have to PAY for or shoddy merchandise?
Reviewed Aug. 4, 2015
I ordered my wife a $160 Tory Burch purse for her birthday. Amazon shipped us a $20 bottle of automotive sealant. When I called Customer Service, they said they no longer had that item in stock, basically ruining my wife's gift. Their answer was to wait 'til they could find another purse. It's unbelievable that they could be so uncaring about a situation they caused. Shaylia was uncaring and unhelpful.
Reviewed Aug. 3, 2015
I talked to a man who didn't speak English very well. Argue with me about my package! Then he gave another number to call and this lady who sounded high kept forgetting who I was and kept repeating the numbers wrong!!! And then put me on hold a lot and then kept forgetting who I was then sent me to another person and they gave me another frickin' number!!! We all can see this place sucks and the ratings from it sucks too!!!
Reviewed Aug. 1, 2015
I had Amazon prime membership for a year or so. I am on low income so a good deal is always important to me. If I can save a buck or two, I will try to do so. I belong also to a great forum who posts good deals its members find. I usually check my phone for good deals posted and grab them as quickly as possible. I have gotten great deals at more than half price for things at Amazon, usually for sellers who just want a lot of traffic for their items or who want to increase the probability of getting back good reviews for running a promotion.
Anyway, I liked buying @ Amazon for the cheap deals that came my way. Sometimes though, things would go wrong, like a delivery not being there on time even when it's supposed to be 2-day shipping. My problem I believe stems from Amazon customer service. The agents themselves are always great, always offering to help and give you refunds when needed or even promotional credit. But the management department or account department, however, views refunds and promotional credit issuances as bad for the company. So they closed my account for being given too many promotional credit and such, even though I only got them when THEY messed up.
To my way of thinking, I do not have any control as to agents giving me promotional credit in lieu of items being delivered damaged or not in working order. If you offer me something that is painless and convenient, I will take it. But apparently, that was wrong so they closed my account and sent me an email regarding my apparent banishment from Amazon. And apparently, the banishment includes anyone from the same address because my husband opened an account of his own as a test to find out if he was included and his had no connection to mine and they closed his too.
So boo, Amazon people. Your prices are all whacked up. They go up by at least ten dollars or so in seconds for no apparent reason. And your agents are all outsourced. Every membership on there requires some sort of fee and your account department does not care about retaining customers or not. I will look elsewhere for deals.
Reviewed Aug. 1, 2015
I've been a customer over 5 years and have spent thousands of dollars in that time. Well I gotten few bad orders from them and I told Amazon about it. First order they sent out but was no better and smells of cigarette smoke. Then they said I never sent it back and they recharged my debit card Then closed my account. I'm pissed off customer.
Reviewed July 30, 2015
Ordered a pillowcase (tv show Supernatural) for my kid. Received a pillowcase that was for the TV show Pretty Little Liars. Went through process to get proper item. For my review I titled it "Did not receive item ordered." In review area I wrote, "Received Pretty Little Liars pillowcase." I altered the phrasing 5 times and resubmitted it over and over. They kept refusing to post it online. If they are not going to allow true negative reviews then why even have 3 star or less options? How much can one say without being anal when they are dissatisfied that they were sent the wrong item and have to go through the reorder process?
Reviewed July 30, 2015
The worst customer service I've witnessed in a very long time!!! I didn't receive my order and after filing an A to Z claim or guarantee they told me to wait 3-5 business days for a credit back to card. I never reviewed it so waited an additional week for them to contact the seller. They never bothered responding so I then waited an additional 10 days for a credit to be resolved. To wait almost a month for a credit as a customer is totally ludicrous! I will not do business with them again. Ever! They didn't handle this correctly for me the customer!
Reviewed July 29, 2015
It has been 3 months, and I have not got my refund of 2153/- rupees for my undelivered and cancelled order. They are bloody cheaters and bas---rds. I will write blogs and make other Indians aware of this unethical company.
Reviewed July 29, 2015
A customer purchased a new microwave control board. Customer stated he installed new board but did not correct his problem. Customer wanted to return the board. I advised the board was no longer salable as it had been installed. I offered customer 60% refund and keep the board. Customer filed a-to-z guarantee stating the board was not as pictured and was a used part. I advised seller support with Amazon that part was indeed new and as described and to review his email stating he installed the new part. Amazon ignored what I said and refunded him 100% and allowed him to keep the part anyway. I complained to Amazon but they became rude and nasty and hung up on me. I have pulled all my products off of Amazon and told them to shut my store down as I did not want to continue affiliation with them whatsoever. Stay away especially as a seller.
Reviewed July 28, 2015
I sell cookies and bake them on the day I ship it. A customer ordered cookies from me twice, the first time claimed they never received it. Then purchased from me again and still claimed they never received them even though USPS showed it was delivered and I provided a tracking number on both occasions. However, Amazon.com approved their refund. But, I have proof it was delivered. Why would anyone order from the same person again if they claim they never received the item the first time? Amazon does have the best interest for their sellers. By the way I buy quite often from them. I'm considering not buying from them again.
Reviewed July 28, 2015
To start, I made two clear mistakes. But the system they have for subscription is, at least, abusive. I signed up for the one month free trial of Amazon Prime. Instead of canceling the exact day of the end of the period (which was 24 June), I cancelled the 27th (3 days of delay). But the 107 dollars, which are the one year subscription, were already charged from my credit card. As there was no possibility of refund, I asked if I could "cancel my cancellation". But nothing.
Therefore, I paid 107 for 3 days!! I know I made the mistake of delaying my cancellation, and then cancel the subscription. I did it because I panic. But there is no repent right for the customer... I already paid for the one year!! If I was late for the cancellation (3 days late), the fair thing to do is to charge me for one month, maximum (which would be approx 8.33 dollars). This is just abusing. Anyway, Amazon Prime does not have any real benefit. Now, from loving Amazon, I hate it.
Reviewed July 28, 2015
I purchased a set of "new" earphones. The earphones came unboxed and inside the pouch shrink wrapped items of Bose headphones. It was obvious the headphones had been used. I tried to post a review and Amazon denied it. This is what I wrote: "Buyer Beware of Items Claiming to be New that Are Not! Bose QuietComfort 15 Acoustic Noise Cancelling Headphones. This item was not as described on the website. It is advertised as new. But it is not. The items inside the case have been resealed with plastic wrap so it appears to be new. I have no way of knowing how long this product was in use, though it appears to be in excellent condition and authentic.
It may work for a long period of time, it may have been refurbished… There's just no way of knowing the product's history if the seller is not forthcoming with accurate information. I am concerned that the item is substantially reduced in price to reflect passing this off as a new product. I am returning it to the seller for the reason it is not new for a full refund." I had a similar issue with an iPhone purchased on this site. For some reason Amazon felt it was inappropriate to make customers aware. From now on I will buy strictly from stores so I can see what I am purchasing is new and not a pretend product.
Reviewed July 27, 2015
Do not have good customer service support. Made an order on their website a month ago. Still didn't get a refund and my review was on point. They have not put it on the board because I put them in it.
Reviewed July 27, 2015
I placed an order on amazon.com. Just before the day of delivery they closed my account and say that item is delivered without any proofs. When I contacted them they just say "After a thorough review, we have decided not to restore your full access to this account. You will not be able to place orders with our site." There are bunch of hackers who work at amazon and steals customer money. When we contact they turn out their face and never reaches customers. They are bunch of thieves by cheating people around globe.
Reviewed July 27, 2015
Having ordered a memory card costing £4, I was charged a delivery fee of the same amount. I requested the driver call me and left contact details with someone at Amazon (I live in a big apartment block and buzzer plays up) but the driver ignored this and tried to let me know he had arrived by the use of telepathy. Unfortunately, I was not aware of his arrival but was promised he would return before 8:30 pm. I waited and no one showed up. I contacted Amazon and they told me delivery had closed. I then asked them to deliver after 6:45 pm today as I work and won't be home until that time.
Someone in their Indian call centre guaranteed me this would happen but at 1:30 pm I get a call saying the delivery had arrived. I asked the delivery driver to drive 5 minutes down the road and drop it to me at work but he insisted this can't be done, it has to be delivered to the address. They were happy to leave it with complete strangers who lived in the same building but apparently it's not safe to drive down the road and deliver it to me in person.
Anyway, after 10 attempts of communicating with Amazon to try and provide a very simple solution, I have gotten nowhere and I have now given up. Order has been cancelled and now I am waiting for the refund to be paid back into my account. Seriously, if you are thinking about shopping with Amazon to save a few quid, the trouble you will go through with customer service, delivery, etc., it would be less stressful to walk 100 miles and collect the product direct from the seller!
I will NEVER use Amazon again. I am shaking with anger at this ridiculous policy that they cannot drop the package directly if they have delivered at a time you specifically said you will not be home! Worse thing is, they treat you like an idiot when you say you requested a delivery time, because apparently they don't have set delivery times. Their Indian call centre staff are not aware of this. They will tell you it's confirmed and you will miss your order! Not worth the anger, not worth the hassle, never again will I waste money through this waste of time service!!!
Reviewed July 25, 2015
I bought a wireless security camera system from Amazon. When you get it the cameras have to be paired with the monitor. They were already paired and used ink pen to pair them. These were not new. Like everyone else review was rejected.
Reviewed July 25, 2015
Had an issue with a seller on Amazon. Before ordering I looked over the reviews for the company and noticed they were all positive and felt confident in ordering through them. When the order was placed, I opted for 2 day express shipping through IAMGMPARTS. I paid an excess of $69.99 for the 2 day shipping. The item was shipped via USPS but did not arrive when promised. I contacted IAMGMPARTS and spoke to Sam. I explained the shipping situation and she rudely told me that she actually did me a favor by shipping it 2 day express and that she would not refund me the shipping cost of $69.99. She even admitted that the post office didn't get it to me in time. I told her that I would be contacting Amazon and she said that Amazon wouldn't give me a refund either.
When I contacted an Amazon representative they assured me that I would get a full refund of the shipping costs. After a day or two I noticed I hadn't received a refund and contacted Amazon. I was told a completely different story by Amazon. The representative at Amazon stated that my item still arrived within Amazon's timeframe (regardless of the fact of the 2 day shipping). Herein lies the caveat: I am sure that Sam at IAMGMPARTS filed a claim with the post office and got the money back. Unfortunately my only recourse is to report both companies to the FTC and BBB for fraud.
Reviewed July 24, 2015
Amazon kept refusing my product review and flashing up all these crazy responses as to why. I kept rewriting the review to pass and be published and obviously said something in response that they construed as me knowing the supplier, which just isn't the case, although the person who entrusted me was my sister. She belongs to a chat room for fibromyalgia and her group asked me for a review hence; why I kept repeating about softness and no beading. I finally got a review accepted then they suspended my ability to review this product.

Reviewed July 23, 2015
My family bought a dishwasher using Amazon from VirVentures in March 2015. It took several weeks to arrive but worked wonderfully for 3 months. Suddenly the machine has begun to report error code #1 which translates to low water pressure. The faucet and water pressure is unchanged and water pressure itself is obviously strong enough.
After contacting the seller about the obviously defective item they refuse to acknowledge that they have sold a faulty product and refuse to help with the situation at all. In a letter to me, "Renita," speaking for VirVentures, cites a most ridiculous across-the-board return policy which at 30 days is astoundingly short for a large appliance. At the moment I am waiting for the return to be denied officially with Amazon so that I may file a claim against this company. Both my family and extended social circle will no longer purchase a single item from VirVentures and until Amazon sees fit to remedy this situation we will shop elsewhere and are considering not renewing our Prime membership.
Reviewed July 20, 2015
I like Amazon when they do their job right, otherwise when you have to contact them it's hell. I'm from the United States and all their customers do not speak normal English and they just don't comprehend with us. All they need to fix is changing their customer service. Otherwise they're great.
Reviewed July 19, 2015
I bought an expensive coffee grinder. It arrived already opened and defective. It would not operate. Completely DOA. Unfortunately, I opened it shortly after the 30 day return policy. Would Amazon assist in any way? Of course not. They said that I should get it repaired by the Italian manufacturer at my cost. Despicable business practice.
Reviewed July 18, 2015
Posting heading was shame on Amazon. Purchased three Buck knives for my grandsons. Purchased all three at the same time. Did the review on the first Buck and bought it made in the USA. Then the line at the bottom people bought this also bought these items. I picked two more Bucks. Got them one is from China. I was a prime member until today. Wife is mad at me for being on Amazon. She knows something is in the mail. Here is my review of my purchase. Wish I could give this a big fat zero. I purchase 3 stockmans for my grandsons. Two came made in the USA. This one from China. I love Amazon but they dropped the ball on this one. If the same selling tactics would have been used on this knife as they made in the USA knife, it would not be costing me more money to ship it back and then pay the seller a restocking fee to sell it to the next guy.
I did the reviews of the Buck knives and then purchased three Bucks all different so no chance of getting mixed up down the road. The USA knife cost me 20 cents more than the China one when purchased. Now it is 10 dollars more. This is not that bad of a lesson to teach my grandsons how important it is to support OUR country and the people trying to scrape out a living here..! My grandson will still get his Buck knife because they are still made in Idaho. Buck still makes a great knife. My father still has one in his pocket. My brother bought him 40 years ago and will still hold an edge. You are not going to get that with China steel. If you wanted a review would this help. Will not be on Amazon ever again. Got the typical thank your review is important but in it current bla bla bla.
Reviewed July 17, 2015
Amazon Europe is infested with scammers and shonky buyers. They'll buy merchandise and later claim refund which gets approved immediately. What's worse Amazon so called performance team 'reviews' seller's accounts monthly and irrespective of seller fault or not they suspend sellers accounts based on the number of customer claims even though most of them are dodgy or fraudulent. The seller's word and proof is useless. Amazon Europe is a no go zone for sellers. You'll be bankrupt in few months by scammers and worse suspended for life and your funds from sales frozen.
Reviewed July 16, 2015
First, I have been a prime subscriber for quite some time and have enjoyed the service. I am seriously questioning renewing my prime membership after this experience. The prime "Black Friday" yesterday was a big black eye for Amazon. I checked in multiple times yesterday and all I saw was stuff that looked to be "junk" that was not selling otherwise so it was offered at some discount. I wouldn't go so far as to say the hype leading up to the big day was false or fraudulent advertising but it was definitely "misleading" advertisement. More appropriately it should have been advertised as "clearance" or 'inventory reduction."
More importantly, it doesn't appear Amazon was prepared to honor the purchases via the prime shipping promises. I did order the Fire HD 7. I updated to the 16 gig version. Rather than a 2 day delivery I received confirmation on my order with an August 7 (3 week) expected delivery. I suspect the upgrade took it out of the prime category and is being shipped by one of the Amazon partners. I guess I didn't see the small print on this; however, my previous experience with this type of order, it reverts to the 5 to 7 day delivery. 3 weeks is excessive and certainly does not garner new prime members. So what happened there??
Reviewed July 16, 2015
Amazon renewed my Prime membership without my knowledge or authorization. And when I contacted them about it they were rude about it. When I told them I wanted my money back they finally told me it would be 2 to 3 days until I receive it. My problem is that I had no knowledge and did not give any authorization for them to renew my Amazon Prime account. I didn't even know my Amazon Prime account was about to expire. They never notified me or gave me any type of alert about it. They just took the money out of my account without me even knowing about it.
Reviewed July 15, 2015
My package was supposed to be delivered on 11th of July 2015. I got an email from Amazon saying that delivery was failed as the addressee was not available. However, I was at home all time and there was no delivery. No one ever came to deliver the goods or no delivery boy ever called. So I contacted your customer care assistant, Venkat, who told me that the goods never reached my home. It is lying at Blue Dart warehouse (BLUE DART EXPRESS LTD, PREMISES # 91, 94 & 96, GRAND TRUNK RD-NORTH WARD # 15 P.S GOLABARI, Location : HOWRAH, Telephone -18602331234 ). He promised me that my goods will be delivered on Monday.
On Monday also I was at my home all time and again there was no delivery. Amazon sent me the same email saying addressee was not available. So again I contact the customer care assistant, Parvathy, who told me that the courier had updated incorrect tracking detail and no delivery was ever made. She again assured me that I will get my package on Tuesday morning.
Today is Wednesday and still I haven't received my goods. I got an email from Amazon saying since delivery attempts was failed twice they are sending the goods to their fulfillment centre. First of all I would like to know how the courier (Blue Dart) updates incorrect information when no delivery attempt was made. This is a case of fraudulence then. Secondly, why am I hassled for a simple delivery issue? I have ordered goods from many online sites, but there has never been an issue like this. It's better than I order from other sites than Amazon, if I have to face this with a simple delivery. Moreover, Amazon has no control over the transportation of goods. Either Amazon is doing a case of total fraud or the courier service.
Reviewed July 13, 2015
After shipping a buyer my textbook that I was selling through Amazon.com, the buyer decided that the book was wrong. I told them it was the exact same as the pictures (which it was), but I guess he realized he wanted a different edition. I called Amazon.com seller services on how to go about getting the book back and how to give a refund to the buyer. The seller service representative (who by the way was extremely rude) told me to NOT give a refund until receiving the book and the condition was as sent.
I contacted the buyer to tell him that he needed to send me the book before I could issue a refund. There was a button you had to press to let the buyer know this, but I HAVE IT IN WRITING (so we established a contract) that I could not find the button, but he should go ahead and send the book and once I got it he will have the refund.
I explained to him (after he agreed this was okay) that we have made a contract between the two of us that he would first send the book and once I had it he would get his refund. Well, he never sent the book and complained to Amazon.com, who ISSUED HIM A DIRECT REFUND!!! I was furious so I called seller support and they said that they are not responsible for this kind of thing and it is "seller beware," since they only have to provide protection to the buyers.
After this all occurred, I closed my account and I will never use Amazon.com again. I also found that this is extremely common and happens to a lot of sellers on Amazon.com. So if you are thinking about selling anything on Amazon.com, I would go somewhere else. Not only do they not protect you, they take a large percentage of your profit. In the end the buyer kept my book and his money, did I mention it was a $200 dollar textbook!! Never again will I use Amazon.com! Oh this is the buyer's name Osama **, so if you are a seller don't fall into his trap!
Reviewed July 13, 2015
I bought a product from Amazon but as a layman I didn't went through the website designing structure. They have something called Amazon fulfilled and seller fulfilled items. To my luck I bought the seller fulfilled item. Now the product that I received seems damaged and defective i.e. seal is broken. I have calling since day 1 to return the product and I am told to wait for 48 hours as this is a seller fulfilled item and will require seller to respond. After 4 days seller response was " will check" and I received an email on 8th saying that "you to return the item." Mode - Self-courier. I have to leave the city on 9 and I am left with no option. I have already paid Rs 50 for delivery and have to send the courier back and moreover I have first print the address and codes and all the nonsense and then send it via courier.
I called again and told that I cannot send the product. Please arrange a delivery and then again I was told to wait for 48 hours as seller will contact, but nobody contacted. I didn't have time for this and I called CS for the resolution. I spoke to Saaqib and Kaleem who understood my problem and told me since there is response from the seller they will file a claim and I will get my money back in 1-2 weeks and I don't have bother about the product delivery to seller. They assured me to the core that I was satisfied and left the product in the house and went on the tour.
Now I am receiving emails that they cannot return the money until I give them the product for which I have told them to collect it from my house but Amazon doesn't agree to it. I am badly stuck with this as I am not at home and Amazon and seller doesn't want to initiate the pickup. I have told them that I will be back by 26th July and on my return I can sent the product back - still they don't agree to this. Really pathetic service. Sad to see such CS - Bunch of thieves and criminals. No more Amazon for me.
Reviewed July 12, 2015
I ordered unique gadgets shoe rack from amazon in april. Order no. **. I told them that I accidentally typed my credit card no. instead of account no. How could the refund be issued if there is verification of name of bank account holder and user? Moreover using a debit card number should have shown an error but instead it said that the refund is issued and when I call amazon they gave me nft code for the refund which I verified with my bank is invalid. Amazon is not responding and telling me to charge dispute for pending refund whereas bank told that the nft is invalid.
Reviewed July 12, 2015
Contacted them on two occasions to inquire about their suspension of the sale of the Confederate flag. They canceled my prime subscription with no authorization.
Reviewed July 12, 2015
First of all, let me say this, I never complain. I'm the nicest person around but something stinks about Amazon prime. Let me start with their 2-day delivery. Now I don't have a problem with that. However, what the hell kind of movies can I even watch on Amazon prime on a gd Saturday when I don't feel like going out if I don't even recognize any of the names of any of the prime movies or actors in any of the movies!!! Why pay $100.00 for this a year? Why I ask Amazon, why?
Reviewed July 11, 2015
Overcharged me: I ordered Retro 80s Vintage Blue Blocking XL Large Plastic Aviator Sunglasses, 2-Pack, item was not as expected, contacted you about it, printed the invoice as I had permission to do on your behalf, was sent a free replacement. In the mean time was charged an additional 106.18$! (Why in the world are they charging me again without my permission on top of 78.66$ Canadian dollars BTW!) I would also like return shipping sent back the original order, in good faith, but replacement showed up wrong as well, tried to return but was giving a notice saying it cannot be returned. Spent another 23$ for c.o.d. charges at UPS, imagine that to receive this package! I returned to receive full refund on the product, spent another 16.43$. I would like foremost to have a full refund of 78.66$. Why should I pay all of these fees if it was not my mistake?
On top of all this, has been going on for more than 1 month and very rudely I may add... emailing me saying, "the products was used already" and how I did not return them on time after 14 days which was totally false! I did return them on time. They were giving me the brush off which to me it became a total scam! I may add and it defeats the purpose of ordering online when all these fees have to be paid along all the STRESSSSS! I hope I explained this as clear as possible in this complexed situation! Please feel free to read the emails that went back and forth that proofs I sent them back on time and how rude they were treating me like garbage! BTW there is another invoice number which I believe are the real Blue Blockers.
Reviewed July 11, 2015
On March 28th 2015 I placed an order with Amazon.com for a waterproof ski jacket. The sizing chart that the seller had posted was in US sizes. Following the provided chart, I matched my measurements to the chart and placed my order. $81.97 was the total price of the coat. It said nowhere on the listing that this product would come from China, so a few weeks later the product is delivered, and I am a tad upset that I was not informed that this was an overseas shipment. Then I am further upset when the coat is marked as being three sizes too small?!
I place an email to the seller letting them know of the mix-up. The seller writes back stating that the sizes are Asian. And that they are three to four sizes smaller than US. WHAT? THE AD NEVER SAID THIS! But they would be happy to refund me $20 for my trouble if I would not give them a bad review. AGAIN WHAT? I promptly contact Amazon, where after weeks of me speaking with them, my complaint is sent to the A to Z department. Where I am told that I need to ship the item back to the seller in China. OKAY. I go to ship the item back, only to find out that it would cost me $58.00 to do so. NO WAY AM I PAYING THAT! I call Amazon to let them know that I will NOT be paying this as this was THEIR third party seller's fault, they lied about what the product is! I am told that they will look into this and get back to me.
Fast forward to July 11 2015. Amazon has refunded me $30.00 for the coat that is sitting in my living room in a box waiting to be sent back. They said that as soon as I pay to ship the item back then the full amount will be issued back to my account. So the total cost to me for the $81.97 jacket will be $139.97, but Amazon says that I will get my $81.97 back. RIGHT!? I guess I will be taking a loss on this deal. And I still need a coat. THANKS AMAZON! AND OH, HEY, I WILL NO LONGER BE USING THE WAL-MART OF INTERNET SALES!
Reviewed July 10, 2015
I used to shop at Amazon because I thought that their price is reasonable and their products had good qualities. But I was wrong! I recently had the very bad experience with Amazon after buying the junk plastic infuser water bottle from the 3rd party seller on Amazon (hi-drate H2o by Rhino Direct). Hi-drate H2o failed advertise about his product. His product is very expensive and it is not quality product! The good reviews about his products are fake reviews! This bottle is made in China, not USA and the infuser that holds the fruits is too small and too short. It can only hold a very small amount of fruits. So, I don't get any fruits flavor water!
In addition, the infuser doesn't fit properly inside the plastic bottle and it doesn't have protective seal (while advertise said that there is bottle protective seal!). The water was poured all over me every time that I drink it! This is absolutely a junk plastic infuser water bottle. Of course I am not happy with this product because I bought a regular water bottle and paid for a price of infuser water bottle. The price of this bottle is very high, it is not worth it for $20.99.
My sister got a better quality infuser bottle that is made in USA for only $9.99. Then my sister laughed at me when she found out the little hole and scratch on the side of the bottle, which we think that it is normal for cheap product from China. I feel very stupid to be fooled by hi-drate H2o/Amazon. I decided to return this bottle to hi-drate H2o. Unfortunately, the seller didn't want to give me my money back because he accused that he never received the returned plastic bottle back!
When I emailed the seller the tracking number from UPS, the seller was quiet and disappeared, and I never heard from him again! I was so upset about this seller. So, I decided to invest my valued time to write the true experience about this junk product on hi-drate H2o/Amazon because I don't want other buyers waste their money for these crappy plastics like I did. Unfortunately, Amazon deleted my post twice because they don't like my review! Now, I don't trust Amazon's positive review anymore! Amazon is an online business scammers!!! It provides false information and advertised! Beware beware!!!
Reviewed July 9, 2015
I have been doing business with Amazon prime for about 3 years. Lately my credit cards were getting out of control so tried switching to my checking. I was declined by Telecheck not for bad checks but for NOT WRITING ENOUGH CHECKS. Pray tell is that a REAL REASON. Tried talking to Amazon about it like the guy in the Philippines knows what to do & I can't understand a word he says. Then sent a detailed email to Amazon explaining exactly what I did, this person turns around & tells me to contact Telecheck again. So I say "Goodbye. I'm canceling my prime account" & they really don't care. There are times I spend $500 a week. Guess I'll have $$ now.
Reviewed July 9, 2015
I have written several reviews. Amazon does not print the reviews. As soon as I say anything negative, I get an email with a link about using profanity, etc. My last review simply stated that the PC battery I ordered did not charge and caused my PC to crash. That is important info for a consumer. I also noted that the company quickly refunded the amount for the product but did not refund the shipping. So where is the problem? Why wasn't is published? I spent thousands at Amazon but I am definitely rethinking my purchasing habits. How can I believe the reviews if only positive ones are published?
Reviewed July 9, 2015
Low cost bags. Refused to abide by sale of goods act. Product failed. They said get stuffed.
Reviewed July 7, 2015
I contacted Amazon.com to ask someone about a product and I was informed by the site robot that someone would be getting back to me. Well it wasn't long before I began receiving lewd emails from Amazon and insulting remarks from employees. I received remarks from 5 different employees and insulting comments. Do they actually know what they are doing. I think not. A bunch of immature kids handling my money, never again. I'm outta there for good. A bunch of screw ups.
Reviewed July 7, 2015
Amazon does not stand behind their product! I purchased 3 infuser plastic water bottles from hi-drate H2o (the 3rd seller party Rhino Direct) from Amazon couple months ago because of the good review about this product. Unfortunately, I am very disappointed it!!! Amazon has the fake positive reviews!!! I am very disappointed when I received these junk plastic bottles. It is not a good product as the positive reviews on Amazon said. I am very surprised that this bottle is made from China!!! I want to buy the good product from USA, not China! This junk plastic bottle has no protective seal and came with scratches on the side. The flip part of the bottle couldn't stay tightly closed.
My carpet got soaked after the bottle fell on the floor!!! This bottle is broken after 2 days. This junk plastic is very expensive, it is not worth it for $20.99! My daughter bought other good quality infuse water bottles that are made in USA for $9.99. I wish that I could find out about this sooner before I bought these junk plastic from Amazon. I don't want to waste my money in this cheap plastic bottle from China. So, I decided to return these bottles to the seller Rhino Direct (company: hi-drate H2o in Amazon). It has been for 3 months. I haven't got my money back.
I called Amazon customer service and complained about these issues. Unfortunately, Amazon refused to help me instead of telling me to contact the seller. I email the seller 3 times but there is no response! I couldn't call the seller because they don't have phone number! This is a red flag!!! I am very upset. I lost $90 for these junk plastic bottles for nothing! Today, I posted about my negative experience with the product and a seller. I want to public all over the internet about this scammer seller! Unfortunately, Amazon deleted my review in 4 minutes. Then, I post again and Amazon deleted my review again! My daughter tried to test Amazon by posting her positive review about the product. We are very surprised that the review was posted in 2 minutes! Amazon does not care about their customer service. I would never do business with Amazon again!!!
Reviewed July 7, 2015
Ordered an item one, was sent two and charged for both. Says won't refund $ when I return the extra item.
Reviewed July 7, 2015
Amazon permanently closed my account & will not reopen it. The emails from their account specialist are disgusting and nobody will speak on the phone. I've been a member for years and if this is how they treat customers people should be aware.
Reviewed July 7, 2015
About 30 Mar my daughter, after checking things out very carefully, purchased a 2005 Nissan Pathfinder. She purchased $3K of Amazon.com gift cards as instructed. Less than 12 hrs later she contacted Amazon. Lo and behold the $ was already in the seller's Amazon.com acct. Amazon told my daughter they would put hold on the funds after she talked to them explaining things. This did not happen. Making a very long story short, she still does not have her money. Amazon told her to file a police report which she did. Amazon would not give info on seller without a subpoena which was obtained. Amazon has now stated they could not put hold on account because it was paid in gift cards. Seller claimed to have an Amazon Payments guarantee purchases, and payment thru gift cards is what requested. There was a phone # on the seller's site and I found out it was an VOIP out of PA.
Wrote to PA Public Utilities Commission but they don't handle VOIP and referred me to the PA Consumer Protection Agency. A check with Nissan for the VIN in sales order confirmed it was a 2004 Pathfinder. Letters have now been generated to the Attorney's General of Ohio (where my daughter lives) and WA where Amazon is headquartered. Seller stated living on an AFB so a letter is being generated to Law Enforcement at the base with the info to see if they can do something. When my daughter & I found out there was in fact an Amazon Payments guarantee purchases we felt better and thought Amazon was what might be called a "safety net." Well, forget that. Amazon is only their own safety net. One would think that if someone was using their name to fraudulently gain money Amazon would have their big guns out after them. No, instead, they tell my daughter to take seller to court. Of course, got to find name and info first.
If I were some of you folks, I'd call my local Police Dept (which my daughter did), get in touch with the Attorney's General of your state and WA, and also any consumer protection agency you can find. My daughter is even considering contact the press to see if they can utilize their investigative unit to check this further. If we can think of anything else, we will also do that too.
Reviewed July 7, 2015
Today was Amazon's last strike. This is the fourth time now that I've purchased unusable items from their Chinese sellers (something I am normally pretty good at avoiding as the item descriptions are usually written in poor English). Sometimes, though, I've unwittingly purchased items from Amazon sold by Chinese merchants and inevitably the items arrive mangled and unusable. Mostly, I've thrown them in the garbage as shipping cheap junk I sometimes order for party decorations/costumes back to China would cost more than the item itself.
This time, though, they've gone too far. I ordered two ceramic lanterns for an outdoor party and the jerks deliberately packaged them in a plastic bag. Yes, a plastic bag, shipped from Hong Kong, guaranteeing that they'd arrive in pieces. I attempted a review on Amazon and was denied that bit of satisfaction even. Therefore, I'm done. These are our Libertarian "free markets" in action, people: **. Apparently, complaints about Amazon's practices are not allowed. :) I cancelled my account, including Amazon prime video and TV and am looking forward to saving piles of cash. :) The end. And just for fun, here's a photo of the pile of broken junk I received today.
Reviewed July 6, 2015
I often shop online, most often with Walmart and eBay; I would never purchase a membership that charged me to do so. I check my account often so when the charge came up, the second time, I did everything very quickly and got the charge removed before it had a negative impact on my account. I do not understand why it is legal for this kind of predatory practices that some of these businesses are so adept at doing. However I am thankful that I found it quickly and the phone associate was helpful and polite.
Reviewed July 6, 2015
I ordered 1 AZ Naturals Raspberry Ketone, received 2 and got charged for three. I sent one back and was refunded £19.77 because they took £6.01 for postage. I have been waiting for a supervisor to call me back for nearly two months with several phone calls. They have frustrated me to submission. I have given up trying to resolve the issue with Amazon as no one speaks english and the call never comes. I was and still am, fuming. I also purchased a chix nail wrap which they charged my 2 cards for and sent 1. They can see the mistakes but for some reason can't seem to rectify them.
Reviewed July 4, 2015
I reside at a residence that can only receive mail via FedEx or UPS only. My incoming mail comes to a P.O. box. Amazon could not resolve this issue and not set up certain shipping parameters for specific customers who have different shipping needs. The problem is that if I do a multiple order on Amazon half of the products I order will be sent back to the seller and I will not receive them. I've tried many times through customer service and adjusting my address book within Amazon to no avail. I am now done with Amazon and I am trying to let other people know who are in my same situation that they will not accommodate you. In my opinion Amazon has gotten too big for its britches. I am done with Amazon.
Reviewed July 3, 2015
They rejected my review regarding an order that was not received. Why ask for my honest opinion if this is not what you want? Amazon has lost me as a customer, they can no longer be trusted. They're giving people the wrong impression about their reviews. Original review: There should be an option for ZERO STARS for this company. I never, I repeat, never received this item. My order was placed on May 17, 2015. I received an email stating my estimated arrival date was June 29, 2015. That's too long for any item to be mailed to a buyer, secondly I contacted them regarding this issue and they didn't even have the courtesy to respond to my inquiry. If you don't mind getting ripped off then by all means place your order. As for me, never again. I know it's only $5, but guess what it's my money. Please Be aware as I was advised by Amazon this is a third party vendor so that tells me they can't even guarantee your order.
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Reviewed July 3, 2015
My Kindle Fire battery just exploded and cracked open my Kindle while charging. It's a first generation. Called Amazon and while on the phone the battery expanded more and the customer service rep heard the cracking sound. I was told there was nothing they could do since it's outside of warranty. Offered me a "discount" to buy another one instead of replacement. This is a product defect. I asked why it wasn't recalled. Said they were aware of the battery issue but it was only a small percentage of people this happened to. Guess us "small percentage" people have to just eat the cost of a defective product that Amazon won't back up. Very, very disappointed with Amazon. I've been a long time customer and Prime member. I really thought a company of this size would be more interested in customer satisfaction and safety. Now I'm stuck with a $200 fire hazard sitting on my nightstand.
Reviewed June 28, 2015
Over the past 2 months I have ordered numerous items from Amazon. I have an ongoing issue with my local USPS and requested from Amazon to use a different carrier. They told me that they would no longer ship to me through USPS. Two weeks later, I placed an order and my package arrived by USPS. I called Customer Service and they said the request had just gotten approval "that day" and my future orders would no longer go through USPS.
Today, 11 days after that phone call, I received another Amazon order from USPS. When I spoke with Customer Service, the employee said that Amazon can't guarantee which carrier is used to deliver packages despite being previously told they could. When I requested to speak to a manager, the employee said he was transferring me. However, it was the same employee, he just changed his name and said he was a manager. EXACT same voice, inflection, pacing, pitch, tone. When I asked for the name of the previous employee, he began to stutter and stumble, then placed me on hold so he could find the name.
Reviewed June 28, 2015
Amazon does not stand behind their product. Purchased a Kindle 18 months ago. It no longer charges and power button does not work. Customer Service **, supposed manager, option is a "discounted" 10% at $350 when a brand new is $379. Amazon does not care about their customers. Amazon as a company is crap.
Reviewed June 24, 2015
AMAZON HAS FAKE REVIEWS!!! Today I posted about my negative experience with a product and a seller and my review was deleted. I'm a customer, invested my time to post my true opinion for people to be cautious of. Amazon didn't care! I will never shop at Amazon anymore. I used to shop there regardless of prices because I always had this feeling that my satisfaction is guaranteed. WRONG!!! Amazon doesn't guarantee your satisfaction! Here's my 3rd review that was deleted: I tried to post it 3 times...
I reported my problem here and it was deleted! BEWARE THAT REMOVAL OF REVIEWS MEANS CONTROLLED ALTERNATE INFORMATION. Which is not what I've been expecting at Amazon. Here's my review that was deleted and I will publish about this all over the internet to spread the word: Irresponsible Seller! I ordered a compact drill drive and received a screwdriver instead. I've been contacting the seller to get my money back and they dragging the foot giving me a run around telling me how to safely ship their item back. I needed my refund immediately so I could order a right item for the birthday present. And this store disregarding my message about that I need an instant replacement or refund.
I'M DONE SHOPPING AT AMAZON!!! EVEN THE AMAZON REPRESENTATIVE SOUNDED CARELESS ABOUT MY PROBLEM. I REQUESTED MY ACCOUNT TO BE DELETED. You should repost the true review I invested my time into letting people know about the seller's business conduct. If you delete this review because you don't like it, or because you can twist your rules to get rid of the information it will be fraud for concealing true customer's opinion! And Amazon is unreliable if it is so! As a reputation manager I will have to inform ConsumerAffairs community of your illicit business conduct in a way that readers will know that they can get problems with Amazon like I am having right now. I shopped at Amazon because I thought I'd never have such problems... otherwise there are eBay and way better priced deals on the internet.
A lot of my NEGATIVE reviews were hidden because I didn't have time to comeback and repost & fight for them... So as society, you can't make them follow certain rules or he can't spread the word... Not everyone off the top change their cogitation regarding the experience based on Amazon's posting rules and regulations!!! That would be an alternate opinion, and not real, to say the least. So a lot of true opinions could be deleted, and we're here thinking Amazon is expensive but RELIABLE?!?!?! People don't even follow grammar sometimes, doesn't mean the information is untrue and must not be concealed from public!!! On the other hand Amazon doesn't care about customer's losing time which is why such a policy to go ahead and remove the review from publicity. If Amazon removes reviews it doesn't like then it provides FALSE information overall!!! Because I don't know what to believe anymore...
Reviewed June 23, 2015
After waiting for 5 days, with no update on the status of my order... I emailed customer support, and was told they would upgrade my shipping to 1 day. I said thanks. Later that day, I noticed that the shipping had not changed, nor had my expected delivery date, so I did a live chat with tech support again, who apologized, and said they would change, do what the other guy was SUPPOSED to have already done and change my shipping to 1 day. AGAIN, nothing. I tried again, and finally, the third guy I spoke with told me that he noticed an error in my account (no duh Sherlock..) and FINALLY changed my shipping to one day.
Well... another day goes by, and my shipping has not changed. So I contact a FOURTH person to ask why my one day shipping is not arriving in ONE day, and they blame UPS (who I have dealt with extensively for YEARS and has NEVER once let me down). And I tell them... "you guys gave me 1 day shipping to correct a problem I had... and now you're telling me that's not happening... and not offering me a refund on that price cause YOU guys offered to cover it." Well... the guy I spoke to just apologized a bunch of times and ultimately did nothing. I was PISSED. Later that evening, to my surprise... I had an email from yet another guy (remember, this puts me at 5 of these people who didn't really DO anything..) who says I will be getting a full refund. To my AMAZEMENT... my refund was put back in my account the same day.
NOW... before you go patting Amazon on the back for doing the right thing... allow me to bring this story back to reality again. I had originally paid with a gift card... so I couldn't just take my money and run... it was an Amazon gift card so I had to spend it there. SO... KNOWING they were awful at shipping... I spent my refund on the same day so I could get whatever I ordered as soon as possible. Well... I ordered 5 things... 4 of which came from Amazon shipping, and 1 which was shipped directly from the seller.
The item I purchased that was shipped directly from the selling company arrived in 2 days from date of purchase. The items I purchased that were shipped directly from Amazon.... well.... I don't KNOW how long those items will take to get here.... because that was EIGHT DAYS ago and they still haven't even shipped yet. DO NOT BUY FROM AMAZON IF YOU ARE IN ANY KIND OF RUSH TO GET YOUR ITEMS. Their "estimated delivery date" spanned an entire week of time (with extra days beforehand as padding)... and unless they ** my items today (which they won't. Cause it's Amazon.)... there is NO WAY on gods green Earth that I will get my items on time. Yet, they have not updated me, or their site, to reflect this obvious fact.
Btw: When they blamed UPS for my original order being late... UPS updated their website 24 hours EARLIER than Amazon to reflect that my package was not on time. If UPS hadn't received my package yet, as Amazon support staff claimed, then how come they didn't know BEFORE UPS... since they were the ones in possession of not only my information, AND items... but also with the fact that I had already been dealing with their customer support? HORRIBLE, HORRIBLE customer service, and BY FAR the worst shipping I've EVER seen on the internet. People can whine back and say "they deal with thousands of orders every hour" blah blah blah.... But, the fact is, when it takes OVER 8 days just to get the package in the MAIL.... then you are understaffed.
And for a multi billion dollar company to NOT be able to hire enough people to get these orders out faster.... but for ebay sellers (like myself) to hold OURSELVES to a 3 day max for getting things shipped. There is absolutely no fitting excuse for that.... except for obviously Amazon is more concerned about keeping their profit margins huge, while NOT supplying jobs, or proper service to their customers. IF my items ever arrive, I will never deal with this farce of a company ever again. NO deal is worth being treated like you don't matter.
Reviewed June 21, 2015
There are good things about Amazon.com which I like and bad things which I hate. One of my complaints is just like that person's complaint in Walnutport, PA. I tried out Amazon Prime to see one of the vintage television shows and as soon as I got into season 3 they removed the show and started charging for the show. I called them up immediately and told them the only reason I wanted Prime was to see that particular show, so why remove the only show I was watching from Prime? I told them as soon as my trial period is up... CANCEL! It is simple... They were trying to get me to pay for something I had already subscribed to.
Second major complaint... I went to purchase an item on Amazon for $10.00 and changed my mind. Deleted the item and five minutes later returned to purchased the same, exact item... believe you me... five minutes later it cost $15.00. I did not purchase it, but deleted it again. The next hour I returned to see how much they were selling it for... $10.00! Their computer system is programed to try and get as much money out of a customer as possible. Notice how your "saved items" drop in price as soon as you send them to the "saved" bucket. Amazon.com are typical online business scammers.
Reviewed June 21, 2015
Sold a 2 items on Amazon.com for over $650, shipped the items out and the next day I couldn't log into my seller account. I called customer service and they told me the issue has been sent to the account specialists department and I would receive a call from them within 24 hours. After calling every day for 5 days and hearing the same speech about getting an email or call within 24 hours and no help from customer service managers I gave up. It has now been 2 months without a call or email from anyone at Amazon. They have my $ and nobody will talk to me about the problem from the Amazon customer service line. The only thing I can do is check my email and hope someday I'll get that call from the "Account Specialists" who have NOT followed through on a promise of making some sort of contact within the first 24 hours.
It has now been over 1400 hours and I'm out a brand new Playstation 4 and GoPro silver. This may not be a big deal to a huge company, but to the average person it could be life changing. Very disappointed and frustrated. I would be arrested and charged with FRAUD, THEFT, THEFT BY DECEPTION, COMPUTER CRIMES (and some) if I did this to someone else!
Reviewed June 18, 2015
I had shut down my Kindle and 10 minutes later went to turn it back on. There was a message stating that it needed repair and to contact customer support and gave the website. When I did, through chat, I was told there is nothing they can do and it rarely happens. BUT, I could buy another device and they quoted me the cost. With their "discount", it would have cost at least twice as much as I had paid for mine. So, I asked them to please refund me all the money I spent on books that I had not read and supply me with a list of those books. I had queued up a number of books for eventual reading.
They told me they could not do that and the only way I could get those would be to purchase another device and then I could re-register to the new device and then get access to my books. Obviously, the information is still available as they were able to locate my account and it is cloud-based, so it is rather odd that I can't obtain my purchases or even the titles unless I buy another device. That does not make sense and therefore I call it theft, or being held hostage.
Reviewed June 17, 2015
Tiffany style Lamp shipped broken, vendor in china, $100.00/$500.00 to ship back. Unable to get any cooperation from amazon or vendor byblight. Amazon has offered 100.00 to offset some shipping expense. Shipping would be untraceable thru us postal service. Product of poor quality not worth price. Buyers beware of this company and amazon when using out of country vendor.
Reviewed June 16, 2015
So about 4 1/2 weeks ago I ordered an Xbox 360 120GB (used). Which came to $126.00. Just yesterday I checked for info on my order and nothing was there. No transaction history, no order number nothing... But yet I was still charged and no Xbox. I contacted Amazon via email and online chat and both of them kept saying, "I am not trained enough to handle this issue". So they offered to arrange a phone call with the phone support team which I did not receive and when I called them I got a "A supervisor will return your call once they are available". Yet still no call. So I got robbed $126 and all I got out of it was that their customer service is ** and clearly aren't trained enough. This is complete bullshit and it's frustrating because I can't just knock off $126 like that. They will be hearing more from me. Avoid them if possible.
Updated review: July 3, 2015
Ok. Amazon is a huge company. 99% of problems people call them with are bunk they could solve themselves. So amazon has call centers in India to run them in circles until they solve it themselves.
When someone has a big problem though, they are nearly SOL. That being said, once you FINALLY manage to yell at people until they get you a manager in the United States, your problem, no matter how ridiculous, is solved in two seconds. If you have a problem with Amazon, do whatever you have to get a hold of someone in the US.
Once I did my problem, which turned out to be them charging my card for my brother's prime account just because their system confused our names, was solved and refunded immediately.
Original Review: June 16, 2015
I had an account with Amazon as a seller. One day I try to sell some school books and I get locked out of my account. I didn't care because it was easier to sell on Chegg. I have tried numerous times since Christmas to get my account back, all to no avail as the "account specialists" that are supposed to handle this never contact me back. Then, for no reason and without authorization, Amazon begins charging me for prime membership. Now I cannot get into my account to cancel this mind you. I call, and the very nice lady says they will cancel my membership, refund me my money, and email me. None of those things happened. This was my third attempt to contact them about this. I tried another two times on live chat, all to no avail.
Reviewed June 16, 2015
I ordered a pair of lights off Amazon from a 3rd party and never got my order. Talk to amazon and they said it would give me my money back. Now they are saying 2 week - I think that's wrong when a customer service said 2 days. I calling BS.
Reviewed June 15, 2015
I use Amazon.com on a regular basis. My only complaint is how they post reviews of products on their website. You have to careful that the review you are reading is for the exact product you are buying. For example model #, size etc. Other than that I have had very few problems. And if something does not work as advertised just return the item. Most of the time Amazon pays the return postage. Again, I shop Amazon 2 or 3 times a month and I am very satisfied with the website.
Reviewed June 15, 2015
I have ordered thousands and thousands of item since 2007 and since last year I have not been getting all of my orders. I ask for a replacement or a refund. They told me "no" and closed my account.
Reviewed June 14, 2015
In March 2015 my Amazon account was hacked and a shipment was sent to my parents in BC for headphones. After multiple calls to Amazon my Father was told the transaction was fraudulent and I needed to contact Amazon for the return. We know the Amazon site was hacked because the ship to was from a shipment of flowers sent in Fall 2015 to their address. These phones were on the site for $110 but my credit card was billed $243 US. After several calls to Amazon I have been repeatedly promised a call back by their fraud dept but never received a contact. Since the account was immediately closed and I cancelled my credit card I cannot even request a return authorization. Very unhappy about Amazon's lack of concern and the fact my info was hacked from their database. Still out $243 and no feedback on what actions are possible. It's now June, 90 days.
Reviewed June 14, 2015
I have dealt with Amazon for several years. I have Amazon Prime and get free movies, books, music and shipping. Whenever I have encountered any problem the Amazon staff have been the most helpful of any company I have dealt with. They will accept returns for almost any reason and pay the shipping charge for return, or even replace the item with no return on my part. I could go on forever raving about this company. I just wish I had bought stock years ago. If you will check their reviews, you will see that they are rated #1 in customer service. I love them!
Reviewed June 13, 2015
Dell XPS13 purchased new from Tax Free Tech through Amazon. My daughter used it for 2 weeks and it broke. Due to many family and work problems, she never got to do anything about it, so the company refused to take it back. That was acceptable. We called Dell, but the computer was not in her name. We asked the company to change the ownership to her as we had purchased this computer, and they said it didn't matter. Seven emails and one call later, we gave up and had SquareTrade fix this for her, as we had a warranty. The computer is still in the company's name. Nobody should purchase a computer through Amazon unless Amazon can guarantee the computer will be in the purchaser's name.
Reviewed June 13, 2015
Amazon has serious 'standees price' issues. I have noticed more than just a couple times that I purchase something and the product changes the price by huge margin, it drops. If it's $26 PNY memory card it drops to $21.24 or if it's $245 of headphone it drops to $189. If that's not enough, the Pentax camera of some sort shows price of $549 for Prime members and $449 for regular members!! Seriously!? That much of the double standards towards Prime members as they already are paying you extra to be Prime members why not charge 'em couple hundreds more! Be careful with Amazon. And I have proof of these double standard price with difference of $100 if anybody's confused here.
Reviewed June 10, 2015
After 2 days of trying to sell something on Amazon, I have given up! I set up an account as an individual seller, but I can't access the account. Every time I tried to sign in, I get a message saying there is something wrong with my request. I enter my email and password and then the special 6 characters that come up, into the box, but still get the 'something wrong with your request' message. So 6-7 times, I used the 'forgot password' option to change my password repeatedly, as I thought I might be entering something incorrectly or that I had forgotten the email and password I had created 20 seconds ago AND written down in front of me so I wouldn't forget!
Finally, my husband tried it (since I was still giving Amazon the benefit of doubt), and he managed to do it using safari on his computer. Well, I tried it, succeeded, but couldn't then enter the ISBN, and get the site to accept it. I was back again to 'something wrong with your request' message. I gave myself a day to calm down and try again. Still same message repeatedly from the website! Why does Amazon not have a help button on this page??? I wrote to them asking for help about this problem FIVE DAYS ago. NO RESPONSE from them yet!
Reviewed June 9, 2015
I was recently charged $107 for Amazon prime membership. A service which I did not subscribe to. I really think it is unfair that Amazon charges one's debit card without the owner of the card's permission. My daughter was also charged the same amount and not only that, but she didn't have enough money on her debit card to cover the whole amount. Now she's going to be charged by the bank. Bottom line is that there has to be a protocol for this. It's irresponsibility!!! And it's not right!!
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