Irin Rahman
Google
I am writing to express my extreme dissatisfaction, which I would rate a negative -5 stars, regarding a dreadful shopping experience I've had with CB2's Third Avenue location. This incident, following a few years of shopping at Crate and Barrel and CB2, highlights a troubling trend of poor customer service that appears to be a frequent complaint from other customers.
Last month, I purchased an outdoor planter at your Third Avenue location. I was informed at the time of purchase that the planter was not in the store and would be retrieved from the warehouse, with a promise of notification within two weeks upon its arrival.
After two weeks with no call, I contacted the store and was told the planter had indeed arrived. When I asked why I hadn't been notified, the representative couldn't provide a straight answer. I then arranged to pick it up. On the day of pick-up, I called the branch again to confirm its availability and was assured it was there. However, upon my arrival later that day, I was dismayed to be informed that the planter had been shipped back to the warehouse, despite my two prior confirmation calls.
I spoke with Manager Rory, who stated there was "nothing he can do" and suggested I re-order the item, adding that I would be responsible for the shipping cost to my home. I explained my frustration, having waited over two weeks and made arrangements to pick up the item after receiving confirmation. Had I known this would be the outcome, I would have purchased it online and had it shipped directly. Manager Rory (who, I believe, was severely lacking in management skills) then promised to call me the next day with a link to pay for shipping. It has now been seven days, and I have received no call from him.
To compound this dreadful experience, I have yet to receive a refund for my original purchase. This entire ordeal has been incredibly frustrating and a waste of my time and effort. I would also file a complaint with Better Business Bureau
I wanted to share this experience and emphasize that this level of customer service is unacceptable. I will never shop at CB2 again and will continue to share my experience with family and friends. Furthermore, I still need to figure out a way to get my original purchase money back. This serves as a warning to anyone considering purchasing from this location.