Today, I asked my daughter to take her cracked cell phone to the AT&T store in Mandarin to start the repair process. She walked in to show them her phone. They simply handed her a paper and said contact them. I had previously taken a broken phone into a AT&T store and receive a different level of customer service. I stop by myself to inquire if the process for getting your phone fixed had changed. I was greeted by a gentleman initially, and when I explained that I had asked my daughter stop by another woman begin to interject herself into the conversation. Immediately, she was quite rude. I asked her if the process is changed, and she proceeded to say this is always been a process. I told her I had previously brought my broken phone to this store. I have even returned a phone here as part of an Upgrade. She responded, "You didn't go through that here." I again tried explain that I did do it that way at this store. She again responded. No you did not, in a very rude tone.
I then simply stated I wish the process for phone repairs was explained in greater detail, as I may have chosen a different option like Best Buy or Apple. As both of those options may have been more convenient. She was immediately put off by that comment and proceeded to ask me. What do I mean by more convenient. As I begin to explain the difference and convenience between the various options, she cut me off, extremely rudely and begin to talk over me in the store. Also, the conversation began with her interrupting from 20 feet away sitting behind the desk, as the initial customer service representative attempted to assist me. Once I made a comment about convenience, she seemed to angry. As she then stood and began to approach me. She cut me off when I begin to answer the question she asked relating to convenience. She was beginning to escalate the conversation in a major way. Due to the fact that she was approaching me in a loud tone and I felt it was time to walk away. I politely said this is no longer a conversation when you will not let me answer the question that you asked and you keep talking over me. Not to mention, that you've essentially called me a liar. I'm posting this because management needs to address this behavior.
This interaction felt like a commission driven engagement. Meaning a broken phone didn't make money so we're less important. I definitely wasn't treated this way when I purchased my phone. With three employees sitting available, I'm not sure why I were treated so poorly.
Anson Hamm is the manager's name on the glass and I hope you read this and coach your employees. I've been with AT&T for over 20 years. It wasn't even called AT&T when I became a customer. This interaction makes me think it's time to look for better customer appreciation.
I absolutely DO NOT recommend anyone frequent this location. Customer service is nonexistent. read more