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Handset Returns Nightmare

Anonymous
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Pretty frustrated with O2 just now. I ordered a new PAYG handset on the 23/11. It arrived on 28/11, and after a couple of days playing around with it, I decided that I don't like the phone. I called Customer Service this afternoon to enquire about returning it, and was told that wouldn't be a problem, and that a returns form would be emailed to me right away. After a couple hours the email still hadn't arrived, so I used the 'Live Chat' option to further my enquiry.

 

After I was given the direct link to the returns label, I asked if he could confirm that a Return Request had been logged on my account, as I just had a feeling that the agent I spoke to over the phone about returning the handset, hadn't logged the request on the system, and had not bothered to email the returns label link. After giving the 'Live Chat' agent the order number, and answering a security question, he still wouldn't confirm if the returns request had been logged and authorised, and then started to tell me that I wouldn't be able to return the handset, as it has been more than 7 days since I placed the order. I pointed out to him, that the O2 website says.

 

"If the product you've bought from us isn't quite what you wanted, you've got 7 working days to return it back to us." 

 

It has not been 7 working days since I placed the order, it's been 5. Also, it doesn't say that it's 7 working days from the order being placed. I would assume that it's 7 working days from delivery, as sometimes things take longer than 7 days to arrive; especially to rural areas. The delivery is digitally signed for, so O2 know exactly when it was delivered.

 

I've been a loyal PAYG O2 customer for over 10 years, but that obviously doesn't matter to O2. If that's the way O2 want to be, then I'll just have to take my business to another supplier. Smiley Mad

 

 

 

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Anonymous
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If you look at my link about distance selling it clearly states 7 working days.
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Anonymous
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Do you have a link to where it says '7 days from purchase?' As it just says 7 Working Days on the page that I looked at.

 

This is what it says.

 

I've changed my mind

If the product you've bought from us isn't quite what you wanted, you've got 7 working days to return it back to us. You can either swap it for another product of the same value, or we'll give you your money back. For full details on our returns and repairs policy, visit our returns section.

 


It says nothing about 7 days from purchase.

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If you're not happy with your purchase you can return it within 7 working days. However, we are unable to accept any return or request for a replacement after 7 working days from your date of purchase should you be unhappy with your choice of purchase.




Purchased from a store...
You should return your mobile to your point of sale with your proof of purchase.


Purchased via telesales or online...
Please ring our returns team and they shall advise you on what to do next on:

Pay Monthly returns – 0844 809 0222

Pay & Go returns - 0844 809 0202
Copied from O2 website. Can't copy the link as on my phone

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Anonymous
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Because the lines are closed for the day.

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You'll just have to wait until tomorrow then! Smiley Indifferent

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Anonymous
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O2 have to abide by the Distance Selling Regulations.

It's all available and posted.

I'm sure UK O2 Customer Servuces will clarify for you tomorrow.
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Anonymous
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Hope you get it sorted tomorrow and let us know the outcome
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Anonymous
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Thank you for all the replies. I will update after I call CS in the morning.

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Anonymous
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You're very welcome.

slight_smile
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