My dealing with this company is one of the worst experiences of my life. These people could teach the slimiest, most dishonest, fork-tongued used car salesman a few things.
Zblinds was great. Initially. A very friendly and professional rep came to our house to take measurements and gave us an estimate. A little on the arrogant and fake side, but people are people and certainly not required to tailor who they are to my taste. I can't say I cared for it, but it wasn't any big deal.
Then the products were installed. Some windows in my home already had coverings when I bought it. This was the case with one of two windows about six inches apart in the front room. I asked if it could be matched or if we needed to explore other options. I was assured that it could be matched. I wish I could post a picture so you could see how far off it was. It was a joke. Different color, size and style completely.
When I called to try to resolve the matter it was like I was talking to an entirely different person. The arrogance fully took over, and friendly and professional immediately turned into rude and condescending like someone had flicked a light switch. I was told it couldn't be matched because the company that made this window covering went out of business so they did the best they could and I would have to live with it. After a lot of back and forth they agreed to a partial refund. I don't know why they only offered a partial refund for a total screw up but sometimes it's worth it to not have to continue dealing with a certain type of person, so I took it.
Then I saw an ad for P & J. I was amazed that they had a picture of a window covering that looked EXACTLY like the one I had asked Zblinds to match, which was unbelievable since that company had supposedly gone out of business.
I called them up and got the same friendly and professional service I had gotten from Zblinds at first, but without even the slightest hint of arrogance. And they somehow miraculously had the exact same window covering. According to them, however, it was no miracle at all. Apparently the company who manufactures that window covering is still in business and anyone can purchase from them. So Zblinds could have ordered from them, too, but tried instead to stick me with something not even close to what I asked for.
The sad thing is that Zblinds could've handled this any other way and the outcome would've been that I was satisfied. They could've been honest (GASP!) and told me they couldn't or wouldn't get one that matched exactly and I still would've had them install the rest and been happy. But a salesman's job is to sell what they have and some of them really take that to heart. I get that. They still could have said we could try something they thought would work and see what I thought and if it didn't work I could get a refund. They could have even chosen the route of shady salesman like they did, trying to sell me crap that looks terrible, but then be decent and offer me a refund.
Any of these would've resulted in me being satisfied with them, and this review looking much different than it does. Instead they chose the lowest possible road of selling me something they knew wouldn't look good, something that everyone who came over commented on, and then tell me in as rude a way as possible that I'm stuck with it.
I'm well pleased with P & J though. And I will use them for the remaining window coverings in my home. In addition to being great people to deal with, their product looks and feels like a better quality product and their prices are almost exactly the same as Zblinds. Do yourself a favor and call P & J for your window coverings. read more