El Mirage, AZ Location -…read more
Absolutely terrible experience. Dishonest practices, poor-quality parts (even at the highest price point I was offered), and a complete lack of accountability. I regret ever stepping foot in this store.
I originally brought my daughter's phone in for a screen replacement and was quoted $250, which seemed high compared to going directly to Apple. I was going to leave since it was high so the "manager" offered to do it for $180 and said it would take 15 minutes. I agreed to do it. We returned after 30 minutes, waited another half hour, only to be told they didn't actually have the correct screen in stock. The phone was returned with the screen in even worse condition as he had taken it apart, and we were told to come back another day. Had I known the part wasn't available, I never would've allowed them to touch the phone, especially considering it's a 40-minute round trip from my home.
On the second visit, Rovshan Karimli told us the price was now $189 and mentioned two screen options--one that could have discoloration. (On the first visit, I was only given one option.) He refused to honor the $180 quote. At that point, I just wanted the repair completed, so I paid. But once we got home, my daughter noticed the screen had a strange green and gritty appearance in the dark. I called and was told to bring it back--and was even accused of causing water damage! That accusation was completely baseless. The screen looked like that from the moment it was replaced, and she had been extremely careful with the phone. Who accuses a customer of water damage the moment they raise a concern?
Third visit: They said they needed two hours to inspect the phone. I asked for a call when it was ready--no one ever called. I had to call myself, only to be told "nothing was wrong," even though they clearly hadn't tested the phone under the low-light conditions I had specifically mentioned. Rovshan said he'd order another screen just in case and asked me to return again and that he would call when it was in the store.
Fourth visit: I called ahead to confirm the screen had arrived because I did NOT get a call! He acted like he didnt even know the situation when I called also. When I got there I showed a video of the issue. At this point, Rovshan abruptly changed his story and said the green discoloration was just how their aftermarket screens look, and that nothing could be done. This directly contradicted what he told me the last time. No replacement. No refund. No accountability.
I asked for the owner's contact information, and instead of giving it to me so I could follow up, Rovshan called someone in front of me--mocking me the entire time. I have no idea if it was even the actual owner. All I wanted was a number.
At this point, I feel completely taken advantage of. The lies, the backtracking, and the inconsistent pricing and screen options made the whole experience feel like a scam. They even tried to upsell me another $100 for a screen "comparable to Apple's," claiming Apple would charge $500--which is completely untrue.
So now I'm out $207, stuck with a poor-quality screen, and was treated with total disrespect throughout the process.
Avoid this store at all costs. They are unprofessional, dishonest, and completely untrustworthy.
