Eswin Q.
Yelp
I recently had a very frustrating experience at Lowe's on 05/08/2025. I purchased several items that were clearly marked as being on sale, but I was charged full price at checkout.
I noticed the discrepancy once I got to my car, so I immediately returned to the store to request a refund of the difference. I showed a customer service associate a photo of the sale signs and presented my receipt as proof. The associate, Lupe, responded by expressing suspicion about the transaction and questioned the validity of my claim without cause. She essentially told me she couldn't believe that multiple items were charged at full price, that there was no way to confirm the photos were taken in-store, and no way to verify that they were taken on the same day. To further prove my point, I showed her the photo metadata, which included the date, time, and geolocation. Despite this, she continued to act suspiciously, though she begrudgingly began processing a refund of the difference.
While attempting to process the refund, her computer froze. Lupe informed me that nothing could be done until the system unfroze--without offering any alternatives or timeline. Despite multiple requests for another solution, she simply told me I had to wait. When I asked if I was expected to wait indefinitely, she shrugged and said she didn't know. After I persistently asked for further assistance, a supervisor was finally called. Assistant Store Manager Manny Gomez arrived, was briefed on the situation, and asked how he could help. I explained that I just needed the refund and asked if there was any other possible solution. He echoed the same response: the system was frozen, nothing could be done, and I just had to wait.
I was baffled. I again emphasized how frustrating it was to be accused of dishonesty by the associate and questioned how an item marked on sale could scan at full price. Manny responded dismissively, saying, "Well, we have over 60,000 items in the store and things happen." He remained unwilling to explore any alternative and continued to insist that I wait. I expressed my frustration and told him I couldn't believe how he was speaking to me. I said I was certain he wouldn't speak to a higher-up in the same manner. He replied that it didn't matter if it was me or a higher-up--he would respond the same way. He repeated, "There are over 60,000 products in the store, and things happen."
Finally, after much back-and-forth, Manny suggested calling someone--either HQ or Lowe's Tech Support (I'm unsure which)--and the issue was resolved within minutes. It took over 40 minutes to reach that solution, which is completely unacceptable. If the solution was that simple, Manny should have taken initiative from the start. Instead, he insisted I wait for a frozen computer and held up the line for other customers.
Throughout this process, I felt accused and misunderstood--especially when Lupe questioned my integrity despite clear photo evidence. The most frustrating part was the staff's unwillingness to offer proactive solutions and their expectation that I simply comply. The entire experience was unnecessarily unprofessional. Based on the numerous negative reviews this particular Lowe's location receives, it's evident that this is a reflection of the broader leadership culture. Their behavior shows a disregard for professionalism and customer service, which ultimately drives customers away and tarnishes the Lowe's brand.
I hope Lowe's HQ takes this seriously. It's obvious that the people in leadership roles at this location need thorough training on how to handle customer concerns more efficiently and respectfully.