November 3, 2024 I purchased the brand new iPhone 6 Pro Max. In store they applied a ZAGG InvisibleShield screen protector. I paid for, what I thought at the time, was all products a services.
January 15, 2025 I went online through ZAGG and tried to process a request for a replacement. It was denied because they did not have proper proof of purchase. I then attempted to contact Verizon over the phone and they could not find a receipt with the screen protector, just the new iPhone. I was told to return to the store I purchased it from.
January 16, 2025 I return to this Verizon store. I return to the store with the original bag, iPhone case, receipts they folded and put in the bag for me, and the box for the screen protector in question. I had every thing I originally left the store with and its packaging. I'm not going to lie, I was lazy and I broug ht it home and forgot about it and it was left untouched until today. I entered an a gentlemen began to help me. Very nice and understood my concerns. He expressed that he could not find the screen protector on a receipt either. I told him I just needed proof that it was at this store that the employee failed to charge me for it without my knowledge so I can properly register it and use the full service the company provides for its products (which is free replacement all you pay for it $9.99 shipping). He told me her could not help me, but there was a local store that fixes it for free (the store that fixes it is not free it is $12. More than what the avenue I was trying to take cost). He offers for me to purchase a new one at $59.99. I said no, and stated that this was not my error I just need proof I walked out of this store with it. He proceeds to get a manager.
The manager, Mary (if that is her real name. She did give it to me after 3 times of asking and her denying). She came into the conversation rude, overly assertive and disrespectful right off the bat. She agreed that it was her employees error, and told me I could "purchase a new one or leave". I again stated this is not my error and very much an inconvenience and I will not be purchasing one. I said she can get me a new one today and zero out the cost. She refused and repeated again, about 3 times actually, that I can purchase a new one or she cannot help me. I explained to her that the issue was not the $60, clearly it wasn't an issue if I thought I payed for it back in November, I said it's the issue that your stores error is not allowing me to use this service to it's full extent. She said "you're welcome. You got a free product. You can get out of your seat and leave". I informed her she was being extremely disrespectful and this was poor customer service. She stated she was "done with this conversation. We can have a different one or you can leave." This is where I asked for her name and or a business card 3 times before she finally said "Mary".
I left baffled, my jaw to the floor, and extremely disrespected. I immediately called Verizon customer service and filed a formal complaint. They asked me if I would like to return to the store with a credit on my account to purchase a new one. I said no, I will not be returning to the store. I asked if it could be mailed. The lady on the phone put me on hold, then came back and offered me to pay half and Verizon will pay have on a new product. I refused and said absolutely not. This was not my error and with the customer service I received I will not be accepting that offer. Again I was put on hold. She returned with approval to mail me a new one with Verizon covering 100% of the cost.
I have been with Verizon for 12 years, by parents and family even longer. I am absolutely disgusted with this treatment and customer service. I will be discussing with my family about switching carriers and ending our commitment and usage of Verizon. "Mary" (with glasses and dark hair) is a perfect example of who you do not want managing your store and serving your customers. I would not be surprised if she has caused more customers to end their services with Verizon. Her attitude was delivered with the intent to make me feel beneath her, and that I was not worthy of her time. All she accomplished was establishing herself as an indecent employee representing Verizon.
Anything at Verizon is time consuming and over whelming. I would not recommend this store specifically, and "Mary" herself deserves a new position where she does not need to be in contact with consumers. I do believe this would make her a happier employee.
I will acknowledge, I did not think to check my receipt when leaving the store as the employee reiterated everything we (thought we) were purchasing. I relied on the business and employee to be reliable in their abilities and services. A lesson learned.
Thank you Verizon, over the phone, customer service. I appreciate you resolving this issue.
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