The Most Disrespectful Customer Service Experience of My Life
On Friday, December 27, 2024, I had an appointment scheduled at 3:00 PM at Indochino to get fitted for two custom suits. I arrived a bit early, around 2:40 PM, and politely asked if there was any chance they could see me sooner. The store representative--a man with a beard and glasses--asked me to return at my scheduled time, which I happily agreed to.
At 3:00 PM sharp, I walked back in and noticed the representative assisting another customer. I didn't mind at first and took a seat, figuring it wouldn't take long. However, as the minutes ticked by, it became clear this wasn't going to be a brief wait.
30 minutes went by.
Not once did the representative acknowledge me or offer an explanation. I stayed patient, assuming it was just a busy day. But as someone who came prepared to spend thousands of dollars, the least I expected was a quick check-in or some courtesy about the delay.
At 3:30 PM, a walk-in customer, someone without an appointment, entered the store and began browsing their scarf display. Despite knowing I had been waiting for half an hour, the representative approached this walk-in customer, asked how he could help, and proceeded to assist her. He even started creating her profile and setting up a new customer account--completely ignoring me.
I was stunned. This wasn't just poor service; it felt like blatant disrespect. I finally confronted him and asked if I should just leave. His response? "Sorry, bro, we scheduled three appointments for 3:00 PM today."
Excuse me? Who schedules three appointments for the same time slot and thinks that's acceptable? Even worse, this explanation came after 30 minutes of being ignored. A simple acknowledgment or apology, like "We're extremely busy, can you come in at 4:00?" would have been enough. Instead, this representative chose to waste my time and treat me as if I didn't matter.
To make matters worse, he ended our conversation with a sarcastic "Happy Holidays and Merry Christmas."
I left the store feeling disrespected and completely disregarded. As a first-time customer, I had walked in ready to purchase at least two custom three-piece suits. Thanks to this representative's shocking behavior, I left spending nothing. I took my business to Suitsupply instead, where they greeted me warmly, shook my hand, and saw to me immediately. I ended up buying three better-looking suits there, and the experience was night and day.
If you're planning to spend more than $500 on custom clothing, do yourself a favor and avoid Indochino at all costs. The least a store can do is treat you like a human being. I genuinely cannot believe this representative still has a job.
That was my first--and last--experience with Indochino. Thank you for wasting my time and disrespecting me so thoroughly. read more