***STAY AWAY FROM SYNERGY AUTO EQUIPMENT. THEY ARE CROOKS!***
I paid for the two 10k lifts in full to be "kept in stock" on June 20th because due to completion delays with my shop, I had some uncertainty as to when the install date would be and was advised by Teresa that the only way these lifts would remain available in inventory when I was ready is if they were paid for in full. This way they'd remain "safely stored" in their warehouse.
On July 10th, I provided Teresa with the requested install date of August 1. She confirmed that date was good and put me on the schedule.
On July 20th, I was notified there was "vandalism at their storage location" and my lifts were supposedly ruined. I asked for photos of my damaged lifts and never received them. At this time, Teresa advised the newest order of lifts would arrive on or before August 11th, and I was priority for installation August 12th or sooner if they arrived earlier. Teresa failed to provide a police report or photos. I suspect they sold my pre-paid inventory.
On August 8th, I texted Teresa asking to confirm our installation appointment for August 12th. During this correspondence, Teresa informed me the lifts have still not arrived and were now expected to "hopefully arrive" August 24th. Teresa apologized about the delay, offered to cancel the $1000 installation charge that was still due, and stated the lifts would be installed on or around August 24th with no additional balance due. As a contingency, Teresa advised she would refund the balance in full if the lifts didn't arrive by September 1st so I can proceed with alternate plans.
Shortly after this phone conversation, Teresa stated via text message she would no longer waive the $1000 installation charge she previously agreed to and also stated she could not refund me in full if the lifts were not received by their company on or before September 1st. Teresa stated even if I were to get a refund, it would be less 30% of what I paid as a "restocking fee."
So here's my problem. I paid in full (minus $1,000 installation charge) for my lifts to be in stock and ready to go per their terms. For whatever reason, Synergy Equipment no longer has my lifts in stock and couldn't provide a new, firm installation date. This lack of stock is no fault of mine, yet Teresa informed me I would be charged a "restocking fee" for something they don't even have that I paid for in full to remain in stock. A restocking fee is typically for a return due to change of heart or change of plans, not because the vendor is unable to fulfill the order in the stated amount of time (and yet I agreed to an even later install date due to this mysterious vandalism), even after it was paid in full to be kept in stock.
At this time, I requested a refund in full because though I paid in full for these lifts to be in stock as promised, they were not. Regardless of the reason for the lack of stock, this is Synergy's problem, not mine. This dilemma has also significantly held up my shop progress as I've delayed bringing electrical service over until after the lifts were installed. Without a guarantee of Synergy being able to fulfill my order in a reasonable amount of time, Teresa going back on her word to cancel the $1,000 installation charge, and Synergy's lack of ability to assure me they'll be back in stock by September 1, I requested a refund in full to proceed with another option. I can't simply wait around forever for Synergy to fulfill my order.
Synergy insisted they'd refund me less the 30% ridiculous restocking fee with a processing time of 7-10 days. It's been over 10 days and I've not heard from Synergy, Teresa, nor have I received the refund check. I've reached out several times via phone call and email, all with no response.
These are dishonest people who are trying to screw me out of $7,500 because they sold my pre-paid inventory from under me and can't get new inventory in from China due to logistical problems of their own. They are avoiding my refund and ceased correspondence with me. Take your business elsewhere! read more