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Complaint / Review
Office Depot
Performance Protection Plan

On October 11 a Portal notebook that we had bought from Office Website having a Performance Protection Contract was delivered for restoration. The system is just a Tabletpc and also the simple pivoting joint broke. We weren't informed the joint had failed before tension triggered the property round the joint to break. This launched the display in the notebook.

The next can be an honest and comprehensive consideration of the procedure I experienced to obtain them fixed. It got 45 times, 25 telephone calls, and discussions with a large number of Office Website reps—many of whom were impolite and/or unqualified to, by any means, assist with my issue. I talked to five distinct administrators, four which didn't follow-up with me because they had guaranteed. The reason behind declining the fix was first mentioned to become since the harm was because of unintended harm (which it wasn't), then since the harm was aesthetic (which it wasn't), then since it was protected underneath the agreement conditions (which it had been), and lastly we returned towards the unintended protection protection. At this time I named them on their techniques plus they posted to correct them.

I've another notebook that we purchased from Circuit City using their Town Guarantee Strategy. While this product has required fix, it's been set without challenge. The restoration organization that providers equally Office Website and Signal City is Nexicore with fix facilities in Florida and California. This informs me the issue occurs out-of Workplace Depot’s guidelines for praising their agreements with clients.

Obviously the corporation doesn't have to be promoting warrantees. You will find other areas to purchase technology and greater locations to purchase a long warrantee. Should you must-buy an item from Office Website, don't from the Efficiency Protection Program. Tales like mine aren't uncommon.

Thanks

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—Starting of Record—

Friday, October 20

• Named INCH-866-540-0014, informed to contact Nexicore to discover why support was refused.

• Named Nexicore, informed they had sent phrase to OD that display was damaged, presumption built that notebook was decreased. I discussed they should be error. The display wasn't damaged. Repetition put me on-hold and examined pictures. She decided the display wasn't cracked however mentioned that she really designed to state that the hinge was damaged, I had been informed to call 1-866-540-0014 to discover precisely why support was refused on free joint.

• Named 1-866-540-0014 – I described that Nexicore was wrong within their analysis which I needed to talk to somebody about reissuing the support phone. I had been used in Monty Wilson. Their mail was complete. I pushed *0 to visit the owner. I told her that I had a need to talk to Monty Wilson but he wasn't at his table and his mail was complete. She moved me to Monty’s complete voice mail again. I pushed *0 and repeated myself towards the owner. She put me on-hold for 7 units. I finally put up.

• Named 1-866-540-0014 – Requested to become used in Monty but that his style mail was complete could somebody spot examine defeat a note or locate him. I had been put on store from the repetition. Once the repetition delivered he advised me he had discovered Monty and he'd move me. I acquired Monty’s voice mail again. I pushed *0 and talked towards the owner again. She explained she'd completed anything must might for me personally which I'd can simply call-back.

• Named by Monty – Although I had been attempting to call-back in, Monty named me. I described the problem to Monty and informed him the hinge was poor, the hinge address was damaged because of the stress of the bad joint, which the display was good. I told Monty this was a TabletPC which the notebook had a single hinge which the break about the hinge cover happened in the poor joint. Monty stated he'd transform it to his boss and call-back today or tomorrow

Tuesday, October 21

• No phone from Monty

Friday, October 22

• No phone from Monty

Friday, October 23

• No phone from Monty

• Named INCH-866-540-0013 – Yolanda examined to determine if Monty was still in, he wasn't, Yolanda mentioned that she'd deliver him a contact and he'd contact me tomorrow.

• Named 1-866-540-0013 – Acquired Monty’s mail to deliver him pictures of the Notebook.

• Appeared up quantity to OD nationwide client relationships. 1-800-463-3768. ([email protected])

• Named the initial shop (#00037) @ 865-558-6024 to ask about what motion I will try obtain the issue settled. Bill believed to mail info to him at [email protected] and he'll forward to work. (I decided to hold back on delivering the pictures till I'd exhausted all initiatives through regular stations at WACA)

Friday, October 24

• Obtained voice-mail from Sheldon who suggest that the display is covered-but it's not broken. And also the joint address isn't included in the agreement (that was never in question). Call-back info is 8665400013 Ex 24127

• Named Monty who apologized but mentioned that there is nothing more he might do for me personally.

• Named Corporate Office 800-463-3768. I talked to Bethany and requested to talk to a boss but was requested to exchange my have to her. I described the problem to her and he or she experimented with send me back again to the WACA. I described again this was useless simply because they have declined to assist. Jimmy declined to talk to me but delivered phrase he wouldn't have the ability to assist me. Bethany explained to contact 866-540-0013 again. I described once again this was useless simply because they have declined to assist. She put me on-hold to locate request Jimmy were he must deliver me then (without receiving back about the telephone to I would like to understand what she was performing) moved me to WACA anyways. Talked with Bryant who recorded what only occurred and attempted to situated Monty. At my demand, he organized to get a fresh delivery tag and support order—in hopes they formerly merely misdiagnosed the issue which period may identify it right.

• Named to consult with Sheldon. Repetition O’Neal attempted to find him but he was at lunchtime and that I was aimed to call-back after 7:40 P.M. EST.

Monday, October 29

• No connection with Sheldon

Tuesday, October 28

• Named to consult with Sheldon. Repetition explained that there is no method to move me to some boss. I informed her that I had been certain she might move me. She put me on-hold and stated that she'd struggle to move me to some boss. I informed her that I understood it was wrong since I'd been moved numerous occasions to some boss. Repetition put me on-hold and acquired Stephanie. After much wait it had been decided that Sheldon wasn't accessible but repetition moved me to Stephanie. I described the problem to her and he or she assured me the issue could be set. She'd put in a notice towards the support purchase developed by Bryant on October 24 educating product to become set.

Thursday, October 30

• Container was delivered to Nexicore

Friday, November 6

• Obtained telephone call from WACA informing me that my notebook was delivered back unrepaired since the joint wasn't protected. I experimented with claim the purpose but found myself being spoken around and trained about the “Terms and Conditions” of the agreement. Repetition stated that handles are omitted from fix.

Wednesday, November 5-Wednesday, November, 12

• I was individually unavailable to challenge due to a company journey

Friday, November 14

• I examined “Terms and Conditions” of the agreement.

What's not protected: (Planning)

Pcs, Technology, and Various Goods (Subheading)

Aesthetic flaws, harm, or problems of non operational elements that not prevent the correct procedure and efficiency of the covered products, such as for instance although not restricted to: cabinetry and cupboard structures, ornamental finishing, door ships, glass, projection tv exterior displays, addresses, buttons, goggles, holders, wheels, cabinets, damaged instances and damaged hinges;

It's abundantly apparent that each product within this checklist describes cabinetry and aesthetic accessories—i.E. Addresses, buttons, goggles, etc. More, a joint on the Tabletpc or any notebook for instance is definitely an functional element

• Talked with Andria. I discussed the Conditions and Terms did exclude handles but that seemed to be on cabinetry. More I browse the Conditions and Terms to her: I described this is actually talking about cabinetry and components for technology stands. More the check remaining available wasn't a non operational compensation Andria put me on-hold for up to 5 minutes, returned about the point and explained the device was refused support since the harm was unintended (talking about the damaged joint housing). I told her this wasn't the main reason it had been refused support lately. She insisted that it had been. I informed her that I obtained a telephone call on November 6 from WACA declaring that it had been rejected since handles aren't protected. She dismissed my assertion restating the intended unintended character of the harm. I requested to talk to a supervisor and after many enthusiastic demands she put me on-hold and went have a boss. She delivered declaring that she couldn't situated one-but that she'd have somebody contact me quickly.

• Named the initial shop (#00037) @ 865-558-6024. Requested for Statement and informed he was having a client. Repetition recommended that I ought to call-back in a couple of minutes.

• Named the initial shop (#00037) @ 865-558-6024 after about five minutes. Requested for Statement and was informed he choose to go home. I expected for another boss and was used in Joanna. I described the problem to her, that I'd previously spoken to Statement, which I'd be contacting him the info we'd mentioned on October 23.

• Obtained call-back from Statement Country. I described all relevant specifics as much as this time and just how that today OD says they'll not repair my notebook due to the intended exemption within the agreement (no further due to intended accidental injury). I browse the portion of the “Terms and Conditions” which was recommended in my experience on November 6. He put me on-hold. While he delivered we resumed discuss climate or not the harm to the notebook was incident (was the system fallen). He delivered and questioned me when the device had any exterior harm. I told him that it'd none which I'd be pleased to mail pictures of the system. He explained he'd evaluate the pictures, contact Nexicore, and return my telephone call around 2:00 tomorrow.

• Pictures and explanation until now sent to [email protected]

Sunday, November 15

• No phone from Statement (Country)

• Talked with Bryant again (9:20 P.M.). He explained that choose to go house for that night. He delivered Statement and e-mail using the agreement quantity and directions to come back my telephone call. I requested after I may be prepared to hear back from Statement. Bryant explained that there is no method for him to understand.

Sunday, November 16

• No phone from Statement. I named and talked with Rich who explained that Statement wasn't in. I requested to talk to a supervisor. He put me on-hold and returned declaring that number supervisor was available. He mentioned he might deliver Statement another mail to contact me.

Monday, November 17

• No phone from Expenses

Tuesday, November 18

• No phone from Statement. I named WACA and talked with Clement who explained he didn't understand a Statement Country he should work-in another region. I expected for Statement to become situated (talking about the records to assist situated him). He explained this wasn't feasible. I requested to talk to a boss. He explained he'd examine the records after which explained that Statement had positioned an email within the program on Friday, November 17 at 7:00am declaring the device wouldn't be set due to unintended injury. I told the repetition this isn't the main reason Nexicore delivered it back last period which I've gotten numerous reasons why the system wouldn't be fixed under contract. I requested to consult with a boss. He advised me he couldn't move me. I told him that I understand it was false since I'd been used in a boss numerous occasions. He put me on-hold. I waited for all moments and disconnected phone.

• I named the initial shop (#00037) @ 865-558-6024. Talked to Bill who directed me to email my records and pictures and he'd forward onto the “Escalation Department”.

• I named WACA and talked to Brandy. I expected her to talk to a boss. She insisted that she'd have the ability to assist me. I assured her that she'd not since I've voiced to a lot of repetitions. She put me on-hold-checking back occasionally to I would like to understand we were still waiting on the boss. The boss Cheryl found the telephone and that I described the problem to her (the numerous analysis and Bill’s don't contact me back like he explained he'd, and precisely what I needed mounted-simply the joint). She organized another support purchase, putting records the device ought to be fixed under warrantee since it isn't random harm which is protected underneath the “Terms and Conditions” but even when it's not I needed to possess it set and that I might protect the price. I informed her which was good however in this type of situation Nexicore had a need to contact first to inform me of the price. She put an email for this impact after which study in my experience precisely what she he published. I told her that I'd be very unhappy easily wound-up spending to possess this product mounted.

• Pictures and explanation until now sent to [email protected]

Saturday, December 1

• Container delivered to Nexicore

Friday, December 5

• DHL make an effort to create shipping of a product today—apparently the notebook

• Named to check on position of fix. I talked to Dominic and requested him is he might verify climate or not the fix have been finished. He explained he couldn't which he'd need to “escalate me to some supervisor.” He put me on-hold after which moved me back again to the automatic program. I adopted the automatic program and talked to Bruce. He confirmed the records about the consideration mentioned the device was fixed. Eventually!


Offender: Office Depot

Country: USA
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Category: Computers & Services

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