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Gateway Computers Complaints - Bad service

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Gateway Computers

Posted: 2008-09-14 by Alexander Bernal [send email]
Bad service
Complaint Rating:  100 % with 1 votes
Company information:
Gateway Computers
Irvine, California
United States
gateway.com

In May 2007 I bought 2 Gateway laptop computers from Best Buy. Computer #1 was returned to Best Buy, within 3 weeks of purchase, because it would not go through the setup process. It was in the shop for a month. After getting the computer back, it was not working properly and was returned to Best Buy again, for 3 weeks.I returned with the computer a third time but received no satisfaction. When I asked for the 6 month free service warranty to be extended, because I had not had the use of my computer for 2 of the 6 months, I was told NO> I wrote to Best Buy to report my experience, and was basically told, "TOO Bad". In June 2008, one month after the warranty expired, omputer #2 stopped running. I took it to a repair center and spent $285. to find out that the motherboard was inoperable, and that the cost of repairs would exceed the cost of a new computer. On Aug 8, 2008, I mailed this computer to Gateway Corporate Headquarters, in Irvine, CA, with a letter, requesting satisfaction from them, since they produced the product; and have received NO REPLY, to date. A full month after their receipt, they have not had the courtesy or concern enough to respond to my complaint. We have bought and used Gateway computers in the past and are disgusted with their lack of response.

At this point, Computer #1 is making the same sounds that computer #2 did prior to crashing. I am losing faith in Gateway and believe that they are producing poor quality products and selling them through Best Buy which becomes a layer of protection for them.

There seems to be no way to get satisfaction from corporate America.
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70 days ago by Robert B [send email]
Gateway computer customer service is nowhere to be found..absolute mess trying to find out the status of my computer repair. Its going to be going on three monthe since my desktop dissapeared into the black hole of Gateway's Wearhouse.
Ive had to buy a seperate cell phone to deal with this issue since waiting on hold would expire all my alloted minutes on my regular phone.
As of today September 22nd I have over a total of 62 hours on hold. Even after all that time I still cant find out any information about my computer.
What is a person to do????
56 days ago by Kevin Riley [send email]
This is ridiculous. Below is what I am currently dealing with. I have been without my computer since 08/26/2008 and today is 10/06/2008.

To Whom It May Concern:

This entire situation has gotten way out of hand. I called the number below
and was told that my computer has been shipped to another service center
because the one that it was originally sent to has been shut down. I expect
to receive some type of renumeration for what I have had to go through.

I have had trouble with my product since the time I received it. I had to
call in one and ended up having to reinstall the system. Since the
reinstallation, I continued to have trouble. On August 26, 2008, I chatted
with an online technician who instructed me to send in my system. I did
exactly as I was instructed, and upon calling in to check on my Notebook, it
could not be located. It took about a week and a half before I received
notification that my product was even received by your service center. Then
after about another week I was told that my system needed a new hard drive
for which had been ordered. It took about another week and a half and then
I was told that a new hard drive was put in but it would not load windows
and it was sent off and that I pretty much just had to wait.

THEN, on Spetember 26, 2008 I received notification that the service was
complete and that my system had been shipped back to me as indicated in one
of the emails below. When I called the number in the email that I received
on October 2, 2008, I was told that my computer has been shipped somewhere
else. So I was lied to when I was told that the repair was complete.
Everytime I call to check on my system, there's always something else.

I thought that Gateway was a reputable company. This whole experience has
made me lose confidence. I need someone to get in contact with me
immediately, or not only am I going to consult my attorney, but I am going
to file a complaint with the Attorney General, the Better Business Bureau
and anyone else who can help me to resolve my issue. I have spent too much
time trying to chase down my computer. This was purchased for business
purposes and has hindered me greatly in my business. I expect to hear from
someone within your company ASAP.

Kevin Riley
Cell: 501-690-1696
Office: 501-223-2521
Home: 501-794-2848

----- Original Message -----
From: "Gateway" <email.gateway@gateway.com>
To: "Kevin Riley" <kevin.riley@century21.com>
Sent: Thursday, October 02, 2008 8:04 PM
Subject: RE: Service Shipment Confirmation # 2-2613065611
(KMM26463223V95784L0KM)


> ************************************************************************
> Hello Kevin,
>
> I apologize for the inconvenience this has caused. Unfortunately, I am
> unable to perform your callback request. I will need to direct you to
> contact our service dispatch team for further assistance and for them to
> address the repair issue. They can be reached at 877-487-1150. They
> are available from 8:00 am to 9:00 pm Monday - Friday (Central Standard
> time). Thank you for your cooperation. Again, my sincerest apologies.
>
> Please reply to this message if you require further assistance with this
> issue. If your reply is received while I am out of the office, to
> ensure a speedy resolution, your issue will be handled by one of my
> colleagues.
>
> Thank you.
>
> Rex
> Badge GWPC018
> Online Customer Support Team
> Gateway
>
> Information provided pursuant to Gateway's Terms of Sale and Limited
> Warranty Agreement. All brands and names are trademarks of their
> respective companies.
> ************************************************************************
>
>
>
> Original Message Follows:
> -------------------------
>
> We are having serious issues with my Notebook right now and I am getting
> extremely upset. I have been more than patient with this entire
> situation.
> I have been without my Notebook since 08/26/2008 and today is
> 10/02/2008. I
> need your company to make this situation right or I will have no choice
> but
> to consult my attorney. I need a phone call from someone within your
> company immediately to discuss this situation.
>
> Regards,
>
> Kevin Riley, Broker
> CENTURY 21 Daniel & Associates Realty, Inc.
>
> Office: 501.223.2521
> Cell: 501.690.1696
> Fax: 501.223.2138
> www.c21daniel.com
> www.century21.com
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Gateway [mailto:email.gateway@gateway.com]
> Sent: Monday, September 29, 2008 7:59 PM
> To: Kevin Riley
> Subject: Re: Service Shipment Confirmation # 2-2613065611
> (KMM26451226V36356L0KM)
>
> ************************************************************************
> Hello Kevin,
>
> Thank you for using Gateway's Online email support. In reference to
> your request, please allow 2 to 3 days for further updates about the
> tracking information about the tracking information. It is currently
> being transferred to another service facility. I hope this information
> information helps.
>
> Please reply to this message if you require further assistance with this
> issue. If your reply is received while I am out of the office, to
> ensure a speedy resolution, your issue will be handled by one of my
> colleagues.
>
> Thank you.
>
> Steve
> Badge GWPC003
> Online Customer Support Team
> Gateway
>
> Information provided pursuant to Gateway's Terms of Sale and Limited
> Warranty Agreement. All brands and names are trademarks of their
> respective companies.
> ************************************************************************
>
>
>
>
>
> Original Message Follows:
> -------------------------
>
> Please provide me with the tracking information.
>
> Thanks,
>
> Kevin Riley
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Gateway Customer Service" <services@gateway.com>
> To: <kevin.riley@century21.com>
> Sent: Friday, September 26, 2008 5:39 PM
> Subject: Service Shipment Confirmation # 2-2613065611
>
>
> We are pleased to inform you the following product has shipped from our
> service department: Product: Portable P170 Serial
> #:
> 1102142502 Shipping address: Account: 87161209 Riley, Kevin L
>
> 10303 Colonel Glenn Rd Ste 1B Little Rock, AR
> 72204-8146 USA If you have purchased Gateway Priority Access
> (http://www.support.gateway.com/support/gpa.asp), your product should
> arrive
> within the next business day. If you did not purchase this entitlement,
> you
> can expect your product to arrive within 2-3 business days. If you have
> not
> received your product within the expected time, please contact Customer
> Service to obtain tracking information by replying to this e-mail. Thank
> you
> for choosing Gateway! B) 2005 Gateway, Inc. All rights reserved. Gateway
>
> terms and conditions of sale apply. Gateway, Inc. is located at 7565
> Irvine
> Center Dr, Irvine, CA 92618-2930. Gateway's privacy policy can be found
> at
> www.gateway.com/about/legal/security.php.
47 days ago by Barbara Hinerman [send email]
My NEW laptop had problems right away so it was sent in to be fixed in Sept.I still do not have it.I was told I would have it back in 7-10 days.I called today and was on hold for 40 minutes at level 1.They could give me no information so they sent me to level 2 where I was on hold 45 minutes.They could not help either so they connected me to someone else where I was on hold another 30 minutes for them to tell me their computer was DOWN and to call back tomorrow. I ask them to please call me back OR email me and they said they could do neither. I feel my new computer which I had to save and save for is sitting around collecting dust..I do not think the Gateway name stands for anything anymore ans I will NEVER buy another one.They should be ashamed of themselves, Barbara Hinerman
34 days ago by Robert B [send email]
I got so tired of dealing with Gateway from hell, I turned the entire matter over to the Attorney General of California as well as Texas.
Sending in audio tapes of the conversations I had with Gateways customer no service and all my cell phone bills showing the hours upon hours upon hours of waiting on hold also seemed to help.
I think what will sink them is that you can clearly hear the reps of Gateway telling me lies about my computer repair. They lied about everything!!!
Everyone of the reps knew I was recording the conversations but they continued to lie and lie and lie. Good for me not so good for them.
Possible class action lawsuit against them pending
11 days ago by Mike L [send email]
My Gateway one, a $1800 all in one computer has given me nothing but problems. Its been sent in for repairs 3 times now. I did manage to find a new phone number directly to their repair warehouse (877-285-6043) after they took 2 months+ replacing a bad motherboard in it. Once i found this number i called them two weeks in a row and complained at them and i received my computer back shortly after that. Also remember is you purchased your computer with a Visa/ American Express card you can threaten them with a charge back/ complaint if you get really desperate.

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