Lost Experia Z2 tablet wifi, customer service refuses to help, please advise..........

A Z2 tablet and accessories is what I am disputing here. At this point, I request that a member of Sony management handle this complaint. The color of the Z2 is black.
First, I did not place the order for this unit, it was evidently a gift. Because Sony did not put the original packing/tracking/gift slip in the box, I have no record of an order number, nor do I know who it is from or what name the order would be in. This would have been a birthday gift. I come from a huge family and still, 3 weeks later, I cannot track down who sent it.
The original box was delivered to me damaged and the screen on the tablet was cracked. I followed your procedure and immediately called customer service, they gave me an RMA # to return it and an return address in Laredo, TX. I did not write down the return tracking number because it was a preaddressed, prepaid electronic label. The rep. assured me that she would make arrangements for the overnight shipment to me of a new one, but 2 weeks later now, that has never happened. I no longer have the serial number to give them because that is imprinted on the unit. And now mysteriously customer service can find no record of the RMA/prepaid label that they issued, nor can they find the return now. I did exactly what they said and wrote the RMA # on the outside of the box to insure that Sony got proper credit for the broken unit. I even called a week after shipping to make sure you got the unit back and repair confirmed receipt of the tablet. But, like I said, no one can find record of this transaction. When I call back in to customer service, they demand and order name and the purchasers name, but Sony never put that in the box. So Sony is asking me now for information that I don't have, and information that they should have recorded properly. I understand that things can happen in transit, but I should not continue to be penalized for Sony's mistakes. Not to mention the fact that these are very, very devious business practices, plus you are not standing behind your return policy or warranty procedures. Plus customer service has gotten down right rude with me - I find their attitudes very abrupt and demanding, with no logical understanding of what I'm saying. So Ely, I'm to the end of my rope on this. I am going to give Sony one more chance to make this right. I will give the Sony Store until this coming Friday to deliver me a new tablet/accessories. If I do not have everything by Friday, then I'm simply going to file a formal complaint with the Attorney General. I do not want to do that, but I'm not going to get ripped off with no new tablet. Someone paid good money for this and I do expect a new replacement. If Sony cannot verify their own information, then I consider it Sony's loss and not mine. My shipping address and email is available if you message me privately.
Thank you and I will await the new tablet/accessories. I appreciate your willingness to help me.

@CrisisKids
I'm sorry to hear this but if you sent the tablet through UPS or even regular USPS you should have that receipt and it has warranty, as long as you can prove what you sent it's worth that amount. you should also have a tracking number and you will know when it was delivered. 
"I'd rather be hated for who I am, than loved for who I am not." Kurt Cobain (1967-1994)

Similar Messages

  • Itunes will no longer accept any of my credit cards.  Says security code doesn't match with any card I use.  I have inputted new card info in the apple store area and it still says the same thing in itunes.  Customer service is no help at all.

    Itunes will no longer accept any of my credit cards.  It says vcode doesn't match when it does.  Customer service is no help.  I have re-inputted the info in the account section of the apple store and in itunes--still says vcode doesn't match.

    Itunes will no longer accept any of my credit cards.  It says vcode doesn't match when it does.  Customer service is no help.  I have re-inputted the info in the account section of the apple store and in itunes--still says vcode doesn't match.

  • I get a dialog box from Xmarks that "Firefox service initalization failed". Please advise.

    The Xmarks icon shows a question mark and a shows "Xmarks has encountered an error''. On clicking the icon the Xmarks settings dialog box shows the current status as PROBLEMS SYNCING "Firefox service initialization failed" and that "Firefox reports that some services are unavailable".
    Please advise action to take.

    Yoono. I uninstalled Yoono and the problem went away. However, it does seem like a nice application since it brings all your social networks together in a column on the left side of the screen that are active while you can be doing something else like searching the web or reading your e-mail. When I'm in e-mail however, I want a fuller screen and when I try to collapse the Yoono column, I get that warning message and it won't allow me to.

  • I have iPhone 4.I uprage it to IOS 5.1.1 and i can't go into it because i have no service.A  little help,please ? :/, I have iPhone 4.I uprage it to IOS 5.1.1 and i can't go into it because i have no service.A  little help,please ? :/

    I have iPhone 4.I uprage it to IOS 5.1.1 and i can't go into it because i have no service.A  little help,please ? :/, I have iPhone 4.I uprage it to IOS 5.1.1 and i can't go into it because i have no service.A  little help,please ? :/

    Your phone is carrier locked to a carrier other than the one you are trying to use.
    It was apparently hacked to unlock it prior to your attempt to update. Updating has re-locked it to the original carrier.
    Contact them and find out what their policy is.

  • Kafkaesque Customer Service - Refusal to Escalate Complaint

    Having been a skype customer for a decade, I am flabbergasted at how bad their customer service has become. It is simply kafkaesque.  I had the temerity to change the billing card for my skype number - then some jobsworth decided to freeze my account. There followed a ludicrous verification proceedure (what month did you join skype, what was the credit card number you used ten years ago...). Having gone to some lengths to find this information, the jobsworth claimed I had failed the verification proceedure - but refused to tell me why! Apparently said jobsworth informed me that in spite of this number being rather important to me, the best solution was for me to close my account and open a new one and purchase a whole new number. So that in a few years' time, Skype can presumably lock me out of my account all over again.  To add insult to injury, Mr jobsworth has refused my request to escalate this to a more senior member of the team, who presumably might have the capacity to see that my account should be unlocked. Or maybe not, consideirng they probably came up with the verification proceedure. I am now in contact with Ofcom about this as apparently the people working for skype don't seem to think their company should comply with UK company law. We're not even allowed to complain. Anyone else managed to resolve these ludicrously bad customer service issues? Is skype trying to lose customers? All I can find is other people experiencing the same thing, with comments promptly moved to other less conspicuous boards. I feel like screaming.

    Did you bill it to the account?
    If so, follow these steps:
    "HOW AND WHEN CAN I DISPUTE CHARGES?
    If you're a Postpay customer, you can dispute your bill within 180 days of receiving it, but unless otherwise provided by law or unless you're disputing charges because your wireless device was lost or stolen, you still have to pay all charges until the dispute is resolved. If you're a Prepaid customer, you can dispute a charge within 180 days of the date the disputed charge was incurred. YOU MAY CALL US TO DISPUTE CHARGES ON YOUR BILL OR ANY SERVICE(S) FOR WHICH YOU WERE BILLED, BUT IF YOU WISH TO PRESERVE YOUR RIGHT TO BRING AN ARBITRATION OR SMALL CLAIMS CASE REGARDING SUCH DISPUTE, YOU MUST WRITE TO US AT THE CUSTOMER SERVICE ADDRESS ON YOUR BILL, OR SEND US A COMPLETED NOTICE OF DISPUTE FORM (AVAILABLE AT VERIZONWIRELESS.COM), WITHIN THE 180–DAY PERIOD MENTIONED ABOVE. IF YOU DO NOT NOTIFY US IN WRITING OF SUCH DISPUTE WITHIN THE 180-DAY PERIOD, YOU WILL HAVE WAIVED YOUR RIGHT TO DISPUTE THE BILL OR SUCH SERVICE(S) AND TO BRING AN ARBITRATION OR SMALL CLAIMS CASE REGARDING ANY SUCH DISPUTE."
    If not,
    You should try calling customer service. Ask for the freud department.

  • Shipment delayed by a month, customer service refuse to cancel

    I ordered a TV online on Nov 18. It was originally supposed to be delivered on Nov 25.
    I got an e-mail today saying that the new date is Dec 24. There is no reason given for the delay.
    Obviously, I called customer service to cancel the order. The idea of being out $550, and no TV for a month didn't sit well with me.
    Perhaps not supringly, this turned out to be impossible. The agent couldn't cancel the order, and the supervisor to whom I asked to speak said that it's not possible. My only option it seems is to wait until it ships and there is a tracking number, then contact UPS and refuse shipment. I cannot get a refund until that happens, but I'm assured I will get it once the order is cancelled in that fashion.
    This is a pretty ridiculous situation. The company's systems cannot possibly stop an order that's going to ship in 1 month from shipping? I cannot even get a refund?
    Perhaps someone on the forums can enlighted me to alternatives. Otherwise, I'm going to start by requesting a chargeback on my credit card since I didn't receive the product I've purchased.
    If there are customer reps on this forum: Case #: {removed per forum guidelines}
    Thanks for listening.
    Solved!
    Go to Solution.

    Hi geneg,
    Being asked to wait a month to get your TV is just crazy, and I truly am sorry for this. I can also understand you being skeptical that your order can’t be cancelled when the unit wasn’t going to ship for a month.
    I looked at your order and I show the TV has now shipped and is scheduled to be delivered to you tomorrow 11/28/2014.
    If you don’t want this TV I would not suggest you refuse the shipment as this could cause significant delays in getting this order returned. Instead if you plan on returning the purchase I would suggest bringing to the nearest Best Buy store.
    Thanks for posting,
    Allan|Senior Social Media Specialist | Best Buy® Corporate
     Private Message

  • BB cancels order due to payment glitch - Customer Service refuses to honor

    After 2+half hours on the phone this morning trying to get the cancelled order reinstated and payment method corrected, Customer Service says 'too bad, so sad, go away & have a nice day, we will not honor the order'.
    If there's any kind of problem with your order, I highly recommend to call into a Rep if your order contains price-sensitve items.
    DO NOT follow the directions on the website nor in the emails. You will be extremely disappointed by (lack of) Customer Service.
    I was not trying to get something for nothing. I placed the order in good faith on Monday. Tuesday I see the email stating "a problem with payment". Following the directions, I re-enter my credit card information and resubmit (once). All appears well, until I check on the order this (Wed) morning. My order was cancelled. Surely, BB will correct this obvious error, considering a prior order on the same day went through just fine, I thought. After all, I'm trying to give them my business on a rather large Home Theater purchase.
    It was challenging just from the logistics of the phone experience. Must've been a busy morning and BB was also having phone issues. I waited patiently for the 1st answer at 25 minutes (VRU said 10-12), after explaining, the Rep tried to transfer me to a Supervisor for another 30 minutes. I was disconnected when one picked up. Had to cold call back in and endure another 15 minute wait (VRU said 4-7), the Rep tried to pull up notes from 1st call and gave up after another 10 minutes. After explaining, she attempted to transfer to her Supervisor for 45 minutes. I was on the call with her for ~80 minutes. When I finally spoke to a Supervisor, I was accused of trying to 'cheat the process' and 'ask her to commit policy violation'. She had facts, logs and order details in front of her and I was still treated this way.
    Ultimately, she told me there was nothing more she would try to do and would not 'deal with me any longer'.
    This is the absolute worst Customer Service that I have ever had. No attempt by BB to make the situation right by honoring the order placed on Monday.
    Request to BB management;
    1. Make it Right! reinstate my order.
    2. Fix your payment issues and process/policy for cancelling orders. Contact customers proactively when your systems fail and orders fallout.
    3. Fix your CS policies and escalation process. The initial Rep should have been able to resolve the order issue.
    4. Fix your phone system and/or transfer process.
    5. Remind your CS Reps not to insult/accuse your paying Customers. Potential churn is cheaper to keep than acquire.
    6. Your ad campaign is laughable "No one claims they are the worst." Your CS dept confirmed that you are far from the Best.
    p.s. Case# available if you want to research why I'm unlikely to shop BB in the future.
    Solved!
    Go to Solution.

    Good afternoon drenken,
    After placing an order for a significant home theater purchase on Cyber Monday, I’m sure you were ecstatic in your shopping experience and couldn’t wait to receive your devices! It is utterly disheartening to hear that this experience may have turned into a rather dreadful one so quickly.
    I’m glad to hear that you were able to attempt updating your billing information on BestBuy.com. Generally this option alleviates some hassle for customers who would rather not contact us via phone to update such information, which can take some time given the high call volumes this time of year. It is regrettable to hear that it didn’t go as expected for you, due to the strange issues with the order.
    I imagine your frustration only grew from when you received the cancelation email to when you had difficulties acquiring assistance over the phone afterward. I sincerely apologize for any dismay this entire experience may have caused you. It does not sound at all like this experience would have left you with an appropriate representation of our company.
    Unfortunately, once an order is canceled, we are unable to reinstate it. The only option would be to replace the order. Typically if an order is canceled, we would not be able to honor the sale prices if they are no longer current. With that said, I was able to review your order and it would appear that the same card was successfully used on a subsequent order , leaving this to be quite the peculiar occurrence.
    I am sending you a private message to you with further details in regards to this order and to see what other options we may have for you, as I can understand why this experience may be so displeasing. You may check your private messages once you have signed into the forum by clicking the envelope icon in the top right corner of the page.
    Respectfully, 
    Tasha|Social Media Specialist | Best Buy® Corporate
     Private Message

  • Customer Services Refused to Take my Complaint

    I am so angry that I have been pacing the floor in my home!!!  BT are a total disgrace.
    We moved to our home 4 years ago and was given my phone number by Virgin and as usual this number had been used by someone else.  We immediately started getting calls for a building business and received the latest call at approximately 6.30pm this evening.  The calls have ranged from bailiffs, a Clerk of Court, building supply companies and carphone warehouse all wanting and then demanding money owed to them and the latest call was from a man wanting to know if we had any jobs as he was looking for employment.  At one point, I even had calls from people who said they were friends of the owners of this dodgy business and said that they would call on their mobile number.  Of course we told them over and over again to tell the business owners to stop giving out our phone number for their debts.  We were actually called by the business owner and given a load of verbal abuse because of what we had told their friends and they didnt see what our problem was.
    We moved to BT from Virgin at the end of last year and kept our number which incidentally was originally a BT number in the first place but of course the calls kept coming, in fact most of the calls above were since we moved to BT including the call from the business owner.  The abuse was so bad that we called the Police who said that there wasn't a lot they could do and that we were to contact BT.
    We called BT and spoke to a very helpful man.  We explained the whole situation.  He looked into the company's name and our telephone number and confirmed that indeed that company did have our telephone number quite some time ago - now over 4 years ago.  He also confirmed that the company had been disconnected because of non payment of bills which is how we got the number.  I was transferred to different departments concerning the phone book and business phone book and yellow pages and was told that their advert would be taken out immediately - over 3 years since I had been given the number.  I was also assured that their advert would be taken off all BT phone books online immediately and I would not be able to see one the next day.  I thought the nightmare had ended but not so.
    Almost a year later the calls are still coming in thick and fast3 yesterday and the latest one this evening.  When asked how he got our number, he said he found it in the BT phonebook.  I saw red to say the least.  I looked up the business phone book online and sure enough the business is advertised with my telephone number.  It is in the business phone book and bt exchanges, who knows what other bt business advertising sites its also on.
    I called BT immediately and was told they could change my phone number.  I told them that it would take me a very long time and cost me financial loss to change my number through calling companies with expensive call rates so I was not prepared to change my number.  Also, what is the point in changing my number to begin this sorry cycle all over again with someone elses old number.  I said I wanted to make a complaint and could she give me the phone number I should contact.  I was told there was none and I had to speak to customer services.  All I can say is customer services my backside!  Of course it was the obligatory indian call centre with all the echoes and not understanding English which was just the start of the problem.  I told the operator I wished to make a complaint so had to go through 4 years worth of information with him on the phone.  His response was 'out of curiosity why dont you change your number'.  My response was out of curiosity, why is BT advertising a business by giving out my residential phone number to which I received no response.  I told him I wanted to speak to a manager but of course there were none available and was told I could speak to a supervisor.  Another non english speaking person came on the line and told me he as a supervisor though I strongly suspect this was a lie. Of course I had to go through the whole thing again - I have bronchitus which made it worse still - but all I got from him was 'ummm' I asked him straight why BT were advertising this company and giving out my residential phone number to be told by him that they are not.  He told me it was not possible for this to happen so I asked him to pull up the business phone book he told me that it would take a long time for him to be able to do that - it took me around a minute.  He left me sitting on a dead phone for 20 minutes before I gave up.
    I have looked on the BT site on how to make a complaint but it's always the online form I come back to but I don't want to use this.  I want a phone number and an email address where I can send my complaint straight.  I need to keep all written communciations about this as I will be taking it to the Ombudsman if BT do not do something to stop this and recompense me for the distress I have been put through.  Can someone please give me the contacts I need.
    Thanks

    Hi Angry_Customer
    The purpose of the forums is to offer peer to peer support between BT Customers.
    I have offered you help so that we can take on this complaint via e-mail in an attempt to resolve it for you.
    You could also raise a complaint via the contact us online form which will generate an email to the complaints team if you specify that you wish to receive an email response, you will be able to keep a paper trail of your complaint.
    I hope this gets resolved and the calls stop being made incorrectly to your home.
    Thanks
    Stuart
    BTCare Community Mod
    If we have asked you to email us with your details, please make sure you are logged in to the forum, otherwise you will not be able to see our ‘Contact Us’ link within our profiles.
    We are sorry that we are unable to deal with service/account queries via the private message(PM) function so please don't PM your account info, we need to deal with this via our email account :-)

  • Attempted to deliver scratched and dented new fridge - customer service provides no help!

    Ordered a new refrigerator from BestBuy.com on 12/29. Delivery was attempted today 1/12, but we refused it as the new fridge was horribly scratched and dented. Called 1-888-BEST BUY and they were of absolutely no help - can't tell us when a replacement will be delivered, how many are in inventory, etc. The website shows that we could have one as early as 1/15, but no one in customer service has that same info. In the meantime, the installers cut the water line and moved the old fridge to our garage (where it cannot be plugged in), so we are without a fridge and without any help from Best Buy. I talked to a local store, and they apparently compete with BestBuy.com, so also could not provide any assistance. I'll definitely be buying in store now that I know that there is no customer service for online orders.

    Hello kmiller5280, and welcome to the forum,
    Finding a fridge that meets your needs is no small feat. Not only do you have to figure out what brand and model provides the best features for you and your family, you also have to coordinate the color and look of the appliance to match the rest of your kitchen.  While I’m glad you found one that’s right for you, it’s incredibly disappointing to hear your appliance arrived in less than pristine condition, especially if we rendered your current fridge unusable. I truly apologize for any frustration or inconvenience this has undoubtedly caused.
    To make sure you receive a new fridge as soon as possible, I attempted to pull up your Best Buy account using your email address found on your forum profile to see where we might be in providing you a replacement appliance. I wasn’t able to locate your account, however, so I have sent you a private message to gather further information from you. You may view it by logging into the forum and clicking on the envelope icon in the upper right-hand corner of the page.
    Thanks for posting,
    Alex|Social Media Specialist | Best Buy® Corporate
     Private Message

  • Terrible customer service, and no help with defective camera

    Madams and Sirs,
    This camera (see below) was a Christmas present, and we discovered first last week that it had a manufacturing defect. (one of the small tabs holding the case half together got installed in a pinched way.)
    Best Buy has always had fantastic customer service, and we have been very happy. We have spend many thousand dollars in your store every year. So we were sure the store would have a solution.
    We took it in to your store #1423 on Curtner in San Jose to try to exchange or replace under warranty.
    I understand you sometimes you are not able to help a customer, but this email is first about the shock I got when I spoke with Megan in customer service.
    As many customers in Silicon Valley, I am an engineering manager, and we have performed destructive testing on many of our own products. The defect on this camera is obviously a manufacturing defect, and not possible to be caused by poor handling. This is very obvious.
    Megan told me with other employees as well as my son listening next to me that I was a liar, and that the damage was caused by abuse, and not a defect. I tried to explain that was not possible, and she interrupted me, and again said that i was not telling the truth, and that the assembly error was caused by us. 
    I then asked if it was possible to have the matter reviewed by the store manager, and she responded she was the store manager. 
    I left with the camera, and the matter unresolved, and had to explain to my son that I was not a liar, and that Megan must be wrong and "some people just have a bad day sometimes".
    I will not be spoken to with insults like that, and I can no longer go to your store with my kids, and if my employees treated any customer the way Megan did, I would make sure she received training to correct this. If the store manager have this attitude to customers, the entire organisation usually follows, and I will not be a customer in a store like that.
    1. Please help resolve this issue.Order number: {removed per forum guidelines}

    Hello erikev,
    Cameras are nice to have, especially with young children, so I can imagine how frustrating it can be to find yourself with a pinched casing. When something goes wrong, it’s never a fun situation, and while it may not be something we can necessarily help with, great customer service should still be provided. It sounds like this didn’t happen the way we hoped, and I’m sorry this was at your expense.
    As this situation is definitely concerning, I looked into your account to see how I might be able to assist. However, I have found your concerns have reached Terrance with our executive support team. He is currently looking into your situation and should contact you once more information is available. From here, Terrance will be your first point of contact.
    Hopefully he can find a good resolution for you,
    Alex|Social Media Specialist | Best Buy® Corporate
     Private Message

  • Library Gone--Customer Service Emails no help. PLEASE HELP!

    After downloading the 9.1.1 update, my library went missing. I followed the instructions to a "T" about dragging the iTunes folder to my desktop and then renaming my previous library from the day I made the update (2010-05-23) to "iTunes Library", but it didn't work. Now I don't have the most recent previous library file to even try that again. Help anyone? Thanks in advance

    Do you see a Verizon Avitar by my name? No, it is a avitar of my iPhone. Not an employee of Verizon.
    However I keep up to date on what Verizon posts at their web site, on the forums, in the newspapers and on the TV. The policy has been that way for two years now.
    Verizon does not need to kick money back to you for data used by your responsible son.
    And hopefully he will enjoy T-Mobile? Don't think of asking them for a rebate. They charge full price for the device, they charge an activation fee, they also have terrible coverage outside major cities, their customer service is absolutely terrible with lying and adding or removing features off the account. So good luck on that.
    The invoice many times is never the same amount. But you do what you have to do.
    Good Luck

  • Thinkpad Edge E420 does not boot up and customer service does not help

    I have a Lenovo Thinkpad Edge E420 laptop that stopped powering on all of a sudden. It was working fine till one day fine and all of a sudden, does not boot up the next morning. I have googled around and looked in Lenovo Forums and it looks like this is a common issue with motherboard on these types of laptops and that lenovo fixed some of these. Unfortunately, my laptop is out of warranty but I do see that Lenovo fixed similar problems for some laptops that are out of warranty. Please see the two threads below
    https://forums.lenovo.com/t5/ThinkPad-Edge-S-series/thinkpad-e420-wont-start/td-p/755813
    https://forums.lenovo.com/t5/ThinkPad-Edge-S-series/E420-motherboard-problems/td-p/667009/page/10
    So, I tried calling customer service multiple times hoping that I could get to talk to a supervisor and explain the problem. Just today, I was told I need to agree to pay $575 (which is much more than what the laptop is worth) to even talk to a supervisor. This is quite disappointing.
    If any Lenovo support staff is monitoring it, can you help here?

    Its not the motherboard even though they say it is. All they will do is replace the motherboard and it will just fail on you again. I had the exact same issue and the motherboard was replaced. Next day I used it it failed again. You need to remove the CMOS battery which is located underneath the laptop. Its in the compartment with the one screw. Remove that. Remove the battery and all power supply. Then  plug the CMOS back in and  plug in powercord. Once you have done that start up as normal. Press f1 to enter BIOS. Go to the Config tab and under "power options" disable "rapid intel start." That worked for me as a temporary solution. 
    It clearly isnt a motherboard fault as all Tech support from Lenovo claim it to be. I mean c'mon I had the exact same fault the day after my motherboard was replaced, but after removing CMOS and battery the motherboard magically starts to work?? Must be related to the W5 problem they have been having with BIOS. 
    Heres a link to another thread with others with the same problem.
    http://forums.lenovo.com/t5/ThinkPad-Edge-S-series/E540-power-issue/td-p/1326979/page/9
    Let me know if this helps at all since no one from Lenovo seems to care about helping their own customers... very dissappointed with the customer service. Personally I dont think Ill ever purchase a lenovo product again after their pathetic execuse for "tech support." Anyway good luck!

  • Poor Customer Service -- Can Someone Help?

    I have been on the phone with Verizon Customer Service collectively (after talking to 4 people) for a total of 3+ hours and still no resolution . Apparently Verizon has no call center to call center interaction. I spoke with a representative who made some commitments and received supervisor approval but no one can seem get the replacement phone from the warehouse to my house.
    Does anyone have a corporate number ...Not another Call Center. where I can call and make a formal complaint. I have been a Verizon Customer since 2008 and my frustration with this company over the last 3 weeks is over the top.
    I have went 3 weeks without substantial phone service but because I'm just an insignificant little customer. I guess one really is the loneliest number.
    Please contact me at <Email address removed for privacy per the Verizon Wireless Terms of Service if there is a direct line to corporate to get my phone issue resolved. Thanks Fellow Forum Followers.
    Droidian
    Message was edited by: Verizon Moderator

    There are NO advantages to buying phones from carrier anymore. I know people will tell you that you get a discounted price by buying it from Verizon/Sprint/AT&T etc, but then the question is discount off of what price? The retail prices are set by the carrier and set to inflated prices to make it look like you are getting a discount. Also, even if you get an actual discount at this time (for example, GS3 can be had for $200 while retail for GS3 unlocked GSM version can run $600+), you are paying a premium with the monthly service charges and and end up paying more for the same phone after two years. Carriers DO NOT lose one penny on handsets even when they sell at $0, because they more than make up in the 24 months you will be paying them.
    So, if not price, why buy phones from them? The warranty service is nice - you walk up to a store and they replace the phone right there if the phone is under warranty - WAIT, not anymore. Now you mail your phone and engage in a marathon praying session hoping you won't see a $300 charge for "corroded charging contacts" or $600-$700 for missing phone that they have already received. On top of that the phones are BLOATED with unnecessary apps, proprietary software and an update schedule that is non-existent.
    Moral of the story - BUY YOUR PHONE DIRECTLY FROM MANUFACTURER and use it with a compatible carrier. Leave the carrier out of your phones all together.

  • Can adobe customer service be less helpful?

    This is what happened when I went to adobe for assistance with my account.
    Thank you for contacting Adobe.
    A representative will be with you shortly.
    Thank you for your patience.
    While you wait, you can try our community forums where experts are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
    We are still assisting other customers, thank you for your patience. You can also try ourcommunity forums, available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
    We are still assisting other customers, thank you for your patience. You can also try ourcommunity forums, available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
    We are still assisting other customers, thank you for your patience. You can also try ourcommunity forums, available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
    We are still assisting other customers, thank you for your patience. You can also try ourcommunity forums, available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
    We are still assisting other customers, thank you for your patience. You can also try ourcommunity forums, available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
    We are still assisting other customers, thank you for your patience. You can also try ourcommunity forums, available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
    We are still assisting other customers, thank you for your patience. You can also try ourcommunity forums, available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
    You are now chatting with Abhinav.
    Abhinav: Hello! Welcome to Adobe Customer Service.
    Abhinav: Please allow me a moment to search for the information.
    Abhinav: We have not heard from you for some time.  Do you wish to continue to chat?
    Abhinav: You can go ahead and purchase Acrobat pro.
    Abhinav: Since we have not heard from you for some time, we will now end this chat.  Please click to chat with us again if we can be of further assistance.
    William Terrance: You have never heard from me before
    I had been waiting, went to check on other stuff while periodically checking back on the computer, then was told that it too ME too long to get back to them. The last line from Abhinav came through AS I was typing my response.
    Furthermore, I have never contacted adobe before, I am a new customer.The third line really confused me, "We have not heard from you in some time." Hence my initial response that I have never contacted them, why would Abhinav have expected me to have been heard from ever?
    I realized when the second post regarding my lack of rapidity responding that Abhinav apparently expected that my response time would be light years faster than Adobe's.
    I know that Adobe has representatives on this forum. I hope this example can be used in some type of training that allows people, who have been waiting for a while, a goodly amount of time to respond. Perhaps I am distracted by the forums or have gone to clean some dishes...poor show.

    I  am sorry you feel that way. But I have run into many times people I couldn't understand people on the other end of the phone.
    I admit I am not  perfect. Far from it. English and Grammar was not my strong suite in school.  I was more into Electronics, Woodworking, Algebra, & Trig. In English I was barely average. I grew up during a time, where only women and students destined to go to a Major College/ University took typing.
    So excuse my hunt & peck typing.
    And although I live in a small town I run into all languages, we have Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Mexican (or Spanish Speaking), German/Austrian, Polish, Indians (from India), Sieks, Jewish People, Blacks, etc. I have no problem with the accents. What accents I do have any problem with are usually Indian/Sieks. And only if they have just arrived. If I happen to run into any that have been a few years I have no trouble.
    Typically the Indian/Sieks  own/run convenience stores, hotel/motels. Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Mexican, Polish, usually either work for or own Restaurants, The Jewish people usually own clothing businesses , The German/Austrian usually in various types of Service businesses.  They all work hard.
    I still say anyone manning phones should be required to be trained in the language they are supposed serve, and be required take Diction classes.
    You may have been lucky and never got hold of someone, you can't understand on the phone. But I have on too many occasions.
    Sorry if I come off as Biased, or raciest. I am neither.

  • Customer service with a person please

    There is a  $71.30 charge on my American Express which I did not authorize.  to compound the issue, I  do not have sufficient funds to call my country. Please some one contact me. 

    Hi, Thanks for posting, You would be best advised to discuss this issue with Skype's Customer service team, please see this post for details on how to contact Skype Support. Kind regards 

Maybe you are looking for