I filed a complaint with Lowe's Corporate regarding a refrigerator I purchased. From the beginning of this endeavor, there were a series of incompetence and errors that led to a horrific shopping experience unlike any I have ever experienced, without exaggeration. I never filed a complaint, or wrote a review, but this experience was so bad that I was compelled to do so.
May 9th - The order was place over the phone by Lowe's, who sent it to the Maple Shade Lowe's (Store #163). My email for the order was listed incorrectly as a random email address. I received a call from the Maple Shade Lowe's and they stated that the item that was listed in the inventory had since been sold that morning, so they offered to have a new one ordered (which would take a week). Instead, I had the order sent to be fulfilled via the Philadelphia - Aramingo Ave Lowe's (Store #2732), where they had 2 in stock, since this was a Mother's Day gift, and I needed the fridge to replace a broken one at my mother's house, and I needed the fridge delivered on a Saturday (since someone needed to be home). Soon after, I receive an email from Philadelphia Lowe's saying my order was ready for pickup (even though it was a delivery order); I continued to receive reminders to pick up my order over subsequent days.
May 10th - I called Lowe's customer service to have them correct the email address on file and to change all of the phone numbers from my work number to my cell phone so I would not miss any calls. I am told the change is made. The manager also confirms that the delivery is good for Saturday, May 12th.
May 12th - The fridge is not delivered. My sister took off of work to be home for the delivery. They had not called or showed, so she called the equally incompetent delivery service XPO and was told that "the delivery was deleted this morning at 9AM by the Lowe's manager". I then receive an email from Lowe's saying "Thank you for picking up your order". I contacted the Philadelphia Lowe's, who stated that the order was deleted due to an error with their billing, and that it wasn't on the truck for delivery today. They agree to reschedule the delivery for May 13 (MOTHER'S DAY) between 12:30PM and 2:30PM.
May 13th - Called Lowe's to confirm delivery is going out, and am NOW told that the fridge being provided has a dent in it, so they will provide an additional discount (in addition to the one given for the missed delivery date on Saturday) if we choose to keep the fridge, or send out another unit later in the week to replace it (which did not work with our schedule because nobody would be home). I receive a voicemail from XPO driver AT MY WORK PHONE NUMBER ON A SATURDAY saying they are at the delivery address but can only wait 15 minutes. I received no phone call that the drivers were on the way, either at work, or on my cell. My mom and sisters do not receive a knock at the door, and my sister does not receive a call on her cell phone. XPO later states that they did not have the correct delivery address on file, even though the automated voicemails listed the correct delivery address. (I also receive another email reminder that my order is ready FOR PICK UP!?!?) I speak with XPO and Lowe's at various times to try to figure out what happened; they reschedule the delivery for Monday, May 14th. I receive an automated message from XPO that night at my work number and sister's cell phone saying the delivery will be on May 14 between 9AM and 11AM. This time is insufficient for my mom and sisters as they will not be home until noon, so they call back to request the 12PM to 3PM window. XPO agrees to deliver between 12PM and 3PM
May 14th - My mom calls XPO to confirm delivery time of 12PM to 3PM at 8AM; she is told it's listed as 11PM to 1PM, and that they still have the wrong phone number on file. XPO called an hour later to inform that the drivers are unable to arrive between 12PM to 3PM. I canceled the order, and reordered the item from Home Depot.
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