I visited the Metro by T-Mobile at 5210 Chamberlayne Road Richmond Va 23227 on Friday 10/24/25 in the afternoon to exchange a defective gateway. I spoke with customer service previously regarding the device that I purchased on 9/30/25. Customer Service attempted multiple times to reset the gateway and they were unsuccessful. Customer service also and shared that I could exchange the device as I remained in my 30- day window. I also called a representative at the store of purchase and shared the same information on Thursday 10/23/25. The agent was polite and shared that I should bring the gateway to the store, but they closed at 8 pm. On Friday 10/24/25 I walked into the store and encountered a very disrespectful, unhelpful and somewhat mocking agent who attempted to bully me into making a purchase instead of a fair exchange. The agent did not attempt to access my account at any time while I was in the store. He attempted to replace the chord on the device. The device illuminated but continued to search for a signal and immediately disconnect. The agent told me I could surrender my purchased device for two weeks or purchase a new chord for $25 dollars. I questioned why I could not exchange the product. He then there would be an additional restocking fee. I asked if I could speak to a different manger and he shared he was the only manager and that this was his business. I called customer service on the phone while in store and customer service shared that I could exchange the device. Customer service requested to speak with the manger, and he refused to speak with them over the phone. The manager never accessed my account at any time. I called the police for assistance, and he told them he refused to help me at this time because I called the officer. The office asked him again if he could assist me, as I had my original receipt and original device. He told the officer he would not help me because I called the police. He then asked the officer for my name and picture so he could make all of his employees aware that I am no longer allowed to visit his store. Throughout the exchange he continued to laugh with his friend who remained in the store charging his phone and laughing as well during this exchange. He also shared he would post the exchange on Tik-Tok.
I visited the store after speaking with customer service who informed me that I could exchange my product. This retailer refused to honor the 30-day exchange window, tried to up sell me additional products, would not assist me unless I made another purchase. This is deplorable business practice that ended with me receiving a trespassing notice as I attempted to exchange my device. If he had the time to laugh, joke and make fun of his customers; he also had the time to access my account and review the comments added by customer service. I received a card from the officer with the report number and was told I could access the report later that day. The manger followed the officer and I outside laughing and making jokes. At one time he went to the store next door as I spoke with the officer outside to engage in more conversation of how he would upload this event to Tik Tok. I filed a corporate complaint with metro PCS, as well as a complaint with the Better Business Bureau of Va. I shared information with every organization and union where I'm currently registered. I also know how to use Tik-Tok, Instagram, Snapchat, Facebook, Threads and Yelp. I was the only female in a store with 2 males. The manger attempted to intimidate me into making purchase. Metro by T-Mobile must do a better job ensuring that your retailers understand your business model, as well as ensure that your retailers continue to honor your warranty and exchange policies. I'm currently looking for other service options.
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