Richelhanson R.
Yelp
"The Joker And The Queen"
First, I must say it's quite a headache to have an "impulsive shopper" wife. On May 18th, my wife bought a new handbag from the LV store at North Park Mall. When she couldn't wait to share her joy with me, she noticed that it was a defective item with a big crease.
At that moment, I paid little attention to her complaint. "Just exchange it for a new one. OK, there's a quieter and more convenient LV store nearby, right?" However, this decision taught me a frustrating story the next day.
On May 19th, after worship, my wife and I went to the Louis Vuitton Plano Legacy West and were greeted by the store manager, Neil Golden. He surprisingly refused to assist us, not even willing to look at our packaging, item, or receipt. Then, Mr. Golden gave us a very weird response, "We never sell defective items to OUR CUSTOMERS. Our boutique cannot accept your return. You can contact your sales associate and handle it at North Park." I was indeed shocked by the rude treatment my wife faced. I reminded him and argued that the policy allows exchanges at any boutique and requested to speak to a higher manager, as I would have to escalate this matter.
Obviously, my communication and sincerity failed. Mr. Golden immediately SMILED and handed me his business card, replying, "I am the store manager. A complaint? No problem."
As a loyal customer who has engaged with and purchased LV products for over 20 years, I have sufficiently good experience with LV around the world. Even at the globally renowned and proudly known Louis Vuitton Maison Champs-Élysées, I have never experienced such service. LV is a great company that satisfies many women's dreams and desires for beauty, with excellent service to match. Yet here, I encountered a ridiculous "joker" in the Queen's palace. Frankly, Mr. Golden's professionalism and maturity might be more served for the food department at a supermarket.