Summary:
I would not recommend to buy things from this store unless it is in an emergency situation.
Please be aware of negative signs as business operator.
My circumstances:
I purchased jumper for my daughter on 08/27/2024 at noon. The mexican lady at counter gave me a used item: importantly, she lied to me as new product. She told me that cost would be 45$. In addition, I asked how much for socks, and pine-green color shirt. She said socks were 4.99: and shirt was 22$. However, when i went to register to pay, another mexican lady charged me 46.99$ for jumper, 9.99$ for socks, 29.99$ for shirt. I quickly told the lady that i refused to buy socks and shirt. In addition, I asked the lady i may come to return or exchange the jumper too.
She said 'fine. Keep the receipt.'
In the same evening, I went back home, and a parent of my daughter's school sent me info saying that Kohl Store has sale going as 24.99$ for jumper.
Therefore, I did not let my daughter use the jumper in order to return the item.
I went back to store on 08/29/2024 at 10am.
The same mexican lady at cash register I saw 2 days ago, quickly went to owner (or manager): and showed the jumper that I purchased. This owner or manager (Caucasian bald headed big built gentleman) right away told me that i could not return it because i have already washed and used the jumper. He brought out another jumper to show me the differences on tags . I was very hurt with his cold-comment for accusing me as a lier. Therefore, I pointed out the mexican lady who sold me the jumper and told him to ask the lady if the jumper was the same jumper she gave me 2 days ago. Then, this owner or manager told the lady at cash register to give me exchange. I told them that i wanted a refund. No exchange.
Now, this owner or manager showed me a sign cryptically stated on statement saying exchange only. I told him that this was not what the lady at cash register and the lady at counter told me when they sold me. Most importantly, I got the jumper less than 2 days ago in the same condition that i was sold. The owner or manager insisted no refund.
I decided to leave the store instead of practice claiming my customer right for their unethical sale technique to take my hard-earned money by using the vulnerability to spend on my daughter.
I paid 51.68$ with tax for jumper
That I could buy at Kohl Store for 27.45$
It is less than 25$ difference
Yet, I did not appreciate their unethical technique to trick parents.
Most importantly, i purchased it on Tuesday noon: and returning it on Thursday at 10am, in the same condition that i received in plastic bag: without using the item.
I understand small business has more struggle, compare to big corporate store.
However, there is always rule to the exception.
They cannot simply sold used item with over-priced: then, told customer item has been used and washed.
I would say 'Do not buy unless item is in the package, or you see associate open in front of you.'
On side note, I am calling my chase bank to complain about this transaction, as well.
Parent, any especially struggling middle class eco- social status, does not deserve to experience this unethical behavior read more