I recently visited a T-Mobile store Lynnhaven Mall, to get a replacement screen protector, which is covered under my warranty. The store was not busy when I arrived, and a representative named Derrick (or Derek) assisted me, hope I get his name right or else it may irate him more!
Right away, the interaction started off poorly. When I told him I wasn't sure which iPhone model I had, without asking for permission, he abruptly took my phone from my hand and began tapping through it. I found this incredibly rude, it's basic customer service to ask before handling someone's personal device.
He told me the screen protector wasn't in stock and would need to be ordered and shipped to my home. I was fine with that. Then he asked for the phone number associated with the account. I gave him the number we've always used for the past 20 years, our primary line. He said it didn't come up and asked for a different number, which did pull up the account.
I expressed surprise, since we've always used the original number as the main line for our account. Instead of helping me understand the change or looking into it, he insisted (with an irritated tone) that the second number is the primary number, that it can't be changed, and that calling customer service would be a waste of time. He spoke to me in a condescending tone, repeatedly interrupting me, talking over me, and making me feel like I was stupid or didn't know what I was talking about, all this in front of my 12-year-old niece.
At one point, I had to raise my hand and repeatedly say "okay" just to get him to stop. He then rushed me to fill out personal info, didn't explain anything about when to expect the delivery, and refused to give me a receipt, saying they "don't give receipts" anymore. When I asked again, just to be sure I wouldn't get charged, he bluntly said no. As I was walking away, he loudly said (so everyone could hear), "That's why you gave your email to get the tracking info," to which I responded, "I know what tracking information is."
I left the store feeling disrespected, embarrassed, and frustrated. I understand he may not earn a commission on a warranty replacement, but that does not justify the dismissive and unprofessional treatment I received. I'm a long-time T-Mobile customer for nearly 20 years and this experience left me feeling like that loyalty meant nothing. read more