If I could leave a -5 stars, I would. I've never left a review for any business but I was so outraged I felt compelled to leave this review.
I recently had a very unpleasant experience at the Schwarzschild Midlothian location. I came to this establishment to purchase a David Yurman bracelet for my sister's 30th birthday. I myself received a David Yurman bracelet for my 30th birthday from the website but when I came in 9-10 months ago the salesman I spoke to was very kind and pleasant; and I thought buying her bracelet in store would let her have a variety to try on and choose from. Upon entering and being helped by the store manager, Constance, I let her know my budget and what we were looking for. She didn't seem to guide us towards bracelets in our budget, but that was okay because ultimately I probably would've gotten my sister anything you wanted. She tried it on in a small, it was too small so Constance let us know she would order a larger size and get in touch with us in a few days to let us know it was ready. I paid for it that day because I knew I personally wouldn't have an opportunity to come at a later date, and my sister could pick it up later in the week. I also requested it be gift wrapped, so I could present it to her at her birthday celebration.
A few days later we received a text that the bracelet was ready and wrapped. However when she arrived to pick up the bracelet they assumed she was there to pick up a repair and not a purchase. On her birthday she was excited to open her gift and immediately put it on. When I placed it on her wrist, it was way too large. In store we tried on the small, but our saleswoman went ahead and ordered the large without even trying on a medium in a similar bracelet, if solely for size.
We took the bracelet back and spoke with a different associate. She allowed my sister to try on the medium sized different bracelet, and it for perfectly. The manager, Constance, who initially helped us made eye contact with us when we first entered the store, and as we proceeded to work with a new saleswoman never came over to figure out the discrepancy. I found that very unprofessional. Our new salewoman ordered the bracelet in another size and I asked for it to be rushed, since this was a birthday gift and already late. She informed me she would call me and let me know if they could expedite it or not. That call never came. She also let me know there was a price difference between the larger bracelet and the smaller bracelet. That they would reimburse me the difference when I came in to pick up the new bracelet.
My sister went in today to get her new bracelet and was very unhappy with the service she received. Once again, Constance, our initial salesperson, saw her enter and made no effort to figure out the issue or apologize for the size discrepancy. The salesman that was helping her gave her the new, medium sized bracelet, and she returned the larger one. She asked if there was a price difference and he told her no. She told the gentleman that the saleswoman she spoke to last week, let her know there was a price difference. He said he would look it up. There was a price difference and he would get that to her immediately.
All in all, I was very unhappy with the service we received. I did not feel welcome in this establishment. I felt overlooked and undervalued. I'm unsure if this was based on race or age, because my sister and myself are both Black, and look younger then we are. Also, although very well behaved, during our first visit my 4 year old son who has autism, was with us. I can't help but think that if our skin was lighter or we came dressed in expensive attire , if our our experience would have been different. Well aware that our money spends the same as everyone else's, I came to this store because of the large variety of jewelry they carry, and the hopes of receiving impeccable customer service. I was happy with the jewelry we received but extremely unhappy with the customer service. For now on I will be taking my business to Fink's and I suggest you do the same. read more