Went in to get a new phone. The young boy Cole did his best to help me get a phone but did not give me proper information about my storage which I am not versed in. I originally wanted to go through my insurance, but both Cole and the manager Freddy insisted they would not take it because of a crack in the back of the phone. So I believed them of course and thought I will just have to upgrade then. The boy Cole was as knowledgeable in phones as I was and failed to give me a run down of what I would be getting (a downgrade).
When I realized the phone he sold me was the wrong storage I went in and said there was a mistake. The manager was extremely rude to me and hassled me to charge $70 for a restocking fee for helping me get a different model even though I never even left the building. He wouldn't make eye contact with me, and at one point all four male employees stood around me with their arms crossed defending each other even though not one of them were there helping or associated in any way with the sale. In fact they were all in the back playing and laughing really loud.
I feel violated by this store. This store is absolutely the worst customer experience I've ever had in my entire life. They tried to corner me and as a team harassed me instead of simply helping me correct this mistake.
After this happened I immediately called corporate which said they would be happy to waive the $70 fee and directed me to a store in Hillsdale. There, a very helpful woman named Veronica who was confused they wouldn't even attempt an insurance claim for me. Sat with me, pulled up my account and FILED A CLAIM FOR ME. Stating the only way T-Mobile wouldn't take the phone was if there was a crack on the FRONT of the phone. We did it in 30 min and she let me return the phone I purchased that day and WAIVED THE $70 easily and happily. This is the difference in being able to help someone and simply choosing not to so you can have one measly sale for your pathetic store. Thank you to Veronica and the helpful man at corporate for making this right. This is a store ran by bored young men who truly will say anything to make a sale so make sure you do your research before buying anything from them. I happen to be naive about phones but this was a learning lesson for me, and I feel bad for the people who work there because it is a huge disappointment to the entire establishment. read more