Very disappointing first experience at this location, especially because of my interaction with…read moreJoshua.
I am not from Roseville. I only stopped at this location because the Apple Store, which is across from the Galleria, recommended that I go to Xfinity for help transferring my eSIMs. My previous transfer had been handled completely over the phone, so I expected this to be a quick and simple process.
When Joshua first approached me, he was actually friendly. He asked where I purchased my new iPhones and whether I had purchased them through Xfinity. I explained that I had purchased them directly from Apple and that I have never purchased my phones through Xfinity. He then offered me two watches for free. I politely declined because I did not need anything else and only needed help transferring the eSIMs.
I told him, "I'm sorry if I'm being short. My energy is really low right now, and I'm just trying to get the eSIM transfer done and leave." I was trying to apologize and explain that I was tired, not being disrespectful. That was when his attitude completely changed. He became argumentative and started questioning me repeatedly, but he wasn't actually answering the questions I was asking.
I had already waited approximately 40 minutes to get assistance. He had me complete identity-verification questions on an iPad and gave me the same question twice. My mom was with me and only speaks Spanish, so I told her in Spanish, "Me está diciendo que son diferentes preguntas y son las mismas pendejas preguntas." I was telling my mom that he was giving me the same questions--not calling Joshua a "pendejo." He became very upset and accused me of cursing at him and calling him a name, which I never did.
There was also an issue where, after he scanned my driver's license and I gave him permission to access my account and make the necessary changes, I received an email regarding a purchase. I had not purchased anything, so I asked him why I was receiving the email. Instead of explaining, he asked if I had signed anything. I said no and explained that I had only authorized him to access my account and make service changes. His response, "If you haven't signed anything, there's no purchase," felt sarcastic and dismissive instead of helpful. I was asking a completely reasonable question because I had received a purchase email. He also had my phone at the time, so I couldn't even open the email myself to see what it said.
The situation continued to get worse. Joshua went back and forth to his manager, Daniel, several times during the interaction. I eventually asked for a manager because I felt the situation was becoming unnecessarily uncomfortable. Daniel was busy with other customers and did not have much time to speak with me. I understand the store was busy, but I had already waited approximately 40 minutes before receiving help.
What was especially frustrating is that after all of this, my phones were still not properly activated. Joshua started working on one phone, then moved on to my mom's phones, and ultimately neither phone was actually active. The changes appeared to be in the system, but the service was not working as it should have been. So after all the waiting and frustration, the issue wasn't even fully resolved.
Thankfully, Kelsey stepped in and was extremely helpful. He knew how to access the virtual support system and connected me with Asmaa. Asmaa was wonderful--patient, kind, professional, and very efficient. She answered our questions, made the process much easier, and repeatedly told me to take my time. I truly appreciate both Kelsey and Asmaa for helping turn the experience around.
This was my first time visiting this location, and unfortunately, it was a terrible experience. I understand that stores get busy, but being busy should not mean making a customer feel uncomfortable or accusing them of saying things they did not say. I went there expecting a simple eSIM transfer based on the recommendation from the Apple Store, and instead spent a significant amount of time dealing with an unnecessarily difficult interaction.
Kelsey and Asmaa deserve recognition for their professionalism and kindness. Unfortunately, my experience with Joshua made what should have been a simple process extremely stressful and disappointing.