I need to warn everyone about my recent experience with 2545 Salon & Spa (875 Gibsons Way #102)
On October 14, 2025 I paid $93.45 (tax in) for an "Unlimited Monthly Tanning Pass".
What actually happened:
-Used it successfully only three times.
-Next three visits (during posted hours) the salon was randomly closed. The first 2 times had no notice. The third time, just a sticky note saying "understaffed, appointments only and to call the Sechelt location.
-I called asking what was going on and if I could get a refund or extension since I tried numerous times to use my package. It's only for a month so I only have so much time to use it and when the hours on google are posted as OPEN, I should be able to access the beds.
Owner Lauralye replied by email, said I was being aggressive on the phone and banned me. Completely false information. I never even raised my voice so this one threw me for a loop.
When I kept asking for my money back, she permanently banned me in the same email thread. They offered a partial refund which was never received. I left a 100% factual 1-star Google review with receipts attached they got it removed/hidden. Now they are leaving themselves fake google review. Laughable.
When I kept pushing, they threatened me with legal action and accused me of being "aggressive" (I have every email -- I was nothing but polite the entire time).
Zero refund, zero apology.
So yeah - they have no problem stealing people's hard-earned money, then threatening to sue you if you dare speak up.
I cannot believe I have to go through this for ninety-three freaking dollars that they simply decided to keep.
I have my receipt, and the entire email chain (including the ban, the legal threats, the fake "aggressive" accusation, and the deleted review). Happy to privately show everything to anyone who messages me.
Please think twice before you hand this place any prepaid money - tanning packages, gift cards, whatever.
I've now had to file with Civil Resolution Tribunal (CRT) and my credit card company for a chargeback.
Just posting this so nobody else in Gibsons loses almost $100 and then gets threatened for daring to complain. Sad that it has come to this but I have exhausted every option and tried my best to deal with this privately. Unfortunately I have been pushed too far. It's almost Christmas and these days, every dollar makes a difference. This is my hard earned money after all.
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