No Transparency Around International Fees and Terrible Customer Service
I'm disappointed to say my recent experience ordering from Berg & Berg fell short of expectations. As a repeat customer, I've purchased several times before without issue. However, my latest order resulted in unexpected customs fees that were not clearly disclosed.
Upon checkout, Berg & Berg advertised "free delivery" for orders over 200 EUR. There was no indication additional customs charges could apply. Only after my shipment had arrived and weeks later I received a Fedex bill. I sought to dig deeper into their policies and found vague language about potential import duties buried in their terms. This lack of transparency led to a nasty surprise costing me over £80 extra.
When I contacted customer service seeking clarity or resolution, I received vague and righteous responses about fees being out of their control. Yet other 'premium' retailers make these charges clear during checkout or cover it via Deliveries Duties Paid. The website and policies have ambiguous language about potential costs that misled me as a customer.
Throughout the process of addressing the issue, I found the customer service lacking in empathy and a real desire to resolve the problem. As a loyal customer, I expected more personalised care and more proactive solutions to rectify a frustrating situation. Moreover, despite my requests for a resolution, Berg & Berg has repeatedly ignored me, failing to respond on three separate occasions.
While I still believe Berg & Berg provides quality products, this experience revealed significant shortcomings in their communications, policies, and service protocols when issues arise. Providing transparent policies upfront and training staff to handle problems with understanding and accountability would go a long way. I hope they take this feedback to heart and make improvements - their customers deserve better.
23. lokakuuta 2023
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