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Sears tried to overcharge

This complaint is about the automotive department at the Sears store located at the Hickory Point mall in Forsyth, Illinois.

On Saturday morning, January 10, 2009, I called automotive 3 times inquiring about tires. These calls were made between 8:30 and 9:15 am before the regular store opened. I called to be certain that there would not be any surprises because it was very slick and I did not want to waste a trip. I spoke to Sears employee Person A each time about Falken Ziex ZE-912 tires, size 205/60HR15 for my 2001 Hyundai Sonata GLS.

Person A was very helpful in telling what tires were available and quick to respond when I asked if the store matched Internet prices. She said yes and to bring in the print out of the price with shipping charges. I also asked if the store accepted Sears coupons and again the answer was yes. In addition to the aforementioned paperwork I also brought a list of tire charges from Wal-Mart hoping Sears would match them also.

I arrived at the store about 9:30 am and I was the only car in the lot. Upon entering the store I was met by Person A. I showed her the paperwork and she began the estimate for the tires. The tires with shipping were $60.22 each. Tire disposal fee of $2.00 each. State environmental fee at $2.50 each. Valve stems at $3.99 each. And Tire balance at $12.25 each.

I presented the Wal-Mart pricing and found out that the service charges could not be matched. Next, I presented 4, $5.00 off $50.00 or more coupons because the tires were over $50.00 each. Person A said I could only use one $5.00 coupon per purchase. So I asked her to split the order into 4 parts and she told me she could not because sets of tires could not be split up. I then asked her to check with some else. She walked into another room and spoke with someone who reiterated what she said.

Then, I asked for the automotive manager. So a page was made to Person B. After waiting for a few minutes Person B came back to automotive and went into another room with Person A and another person. Person A and Person B came out and I was informed that the tires had to be sold as a set of four. I questioned Person B and informed him that I should be able to buy tires in any number that I wanted because I was the customer. This did not make Person B happy.

Still seeking satisfaction, I asked for a store manager and was told that she was on vacation. Person A then informed me that Person B instructed her to add a tire mounting charge of $8.50 each. So, at this point Sears was going to charge me $24.74 in service charges (no road hazard) for each tire that I was buying. I thought my head was going to explode since Wal-Mart would have charged $7.50 for these services. I then asked for the district manager and they would not give me the name or phone number. They didn’t offer to have anyone call me at anytime. It was at that point that I fully understood why the store was not busy.

I went home and called another Sears store and was told to call corporate relations at 800.549.4505. I was on the phone with Person C for 36 minutes. She took down my information and called Person B. I asked Person C who the district manager was and she couldn’t help me. She said the Store manager would have to help me. So I would have to wait. Rather than waiting I’m sending this in hopes of warning others to beware of Sears Automotive in Forsyth, Illinois.

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Los Angeles, US
Apr 12, 2013 8:47 pm EDT
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This comlplaint is a double posting.

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Los Angeles, US
Apr 12, 2013 8:46 pm EDT
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What we actually have here is NOT a problem with Sears, but an unreasonable customer who was trying to abuse policy and the employees. Sears is a company, and it's purpose is to make money. Obviously matching Walmart, AND using 4 coupons, AND matching internet prices brought the sale to a level where the company was not making any money of the deal! Why should the company lose money? This customer wanted to use price matching ON TOP OF COUPONS, and 4 coupons at that. Asking the person at the desk to write 4 orders to accomodate 4 coupons. Really? I don't know any shop that would do that, it's too much hassle for such little profit, and on top of that multiple orders like this are hard to track when it comes to warranty. Then this customer pulls the "because-I'm-the customer" card. To the complainant, I would recommend you stick with Walmart next time. Sears is too high-end for you.

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Sears roof leaking

We had our roof done by Sears, this summer of 2008. On December of 2008 It was a mild day
and the ice was melting, water was coming inside my hall entrance. I have water damage in my home.
I called Sears that morning distraught, their reply was maybe its not your roof. I am so disappointed
with their service and lack of responsibility to their guarantee. We went with Sears thinking they were
a reputable company, but I guess we were wrong. I want them to value their guarantee.

Gina Fragos
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john e. wilson
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Jul 30, 2018 9:42 am EDT

They installed a new roof 3 years and 2 months ago. We found a dormer leak that was leaking for who knows how long. It was a subtle leak and we did not find it but I suspect it leaked from day one. The Representative for Sears said they had no legal obligation to repair workmanship because it is out of the 3 year warranty. They offered to look at it for $100.00. We tried to contact the original installer and he no longer works for sears. I used Sears because I trusted the brand and they used to insure customer satisfaction. I paid 16, 000 for shotty workmanship that they wont stand behind. DON'T WALK, RUN FROM ANY SEARS HOME IMPROVEMENT OFFERS, THEY ARE BOGUS

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John boy baby
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Dec 12, 2017 4:13 pm EST

Same here. We paid 16, 000 for a new roof from Sears. It leaked around my soil stacks from the get go. They sent the same jack leg in a pickup truck out a couple of times but he could never stop the leak. I ended up getting a couple of boots from Lowes and fixed it myself. The roof vents look crappy and some of the taps are coming loose. This is on a 30 yr architectural shingle. Now I got a new leak over a dormer onto my bedroom ceiling. Called Sears and they said only 3 yrs warranty on labor and my 3 year perioid expired 21/2 months ago. They offered to send a inspector for 100.00 then any repairs would be 40.00 per hour plus materials. Bottom line, AVOID SEARS LIKE THE PLAGUE.

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Camarillo, US
Mar 06, 2014 3:03 pm EST
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Agree with what everyone is saying. I trusted sears too as they did our AC install and I haven't had any problems with that. We had our roof replaced by Sears in 2011. Right after install it rained and we had a leak. Tech came out and fixed a seal around patio skylight. 10 months later we had a leak over garage area. Again, they came to repair. Now last week, after the rains, another leak! Tech came out and revealed all areas where pipes vent because my husband told him to do so. Literally, the next day we had water coming down out sliding door into the house! we paid $17K for 30 year material warranty and 5 year labor. I have no doubt that it was the installation and I will be calling an independent contractor to inspect. Our mistake for trusting them. We Prob overpaid because all they did was sub out the work to installers that don't care about the quality of their work.

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Jan 18, 2013 11:13 am EST
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my roof was installed by SEARS sub contractor an failed county code inspection 3 times.sears management ignored me on installation issues after multiple phone calls.managed to contact a state senator about my problem. only after that did sears respond. they had to remove a brand new shingled roof do to improper installation . i documented the complete installation of the roof .also did the same the second time.pictures of shingle nailing.sheathing drip edge ridge vents also video. pictures don't lie.new contractor for second re-shingle tried to scam me on plywood that was to be repaired caught him with pics. roof is installed just as bad as first time.if not worse.passed code inspection.they are unable to see how shingles are nailed after the sun beats on them. code does not care about shoddy workmanship code is immune from prosecution. .both contractors did damage to my ceilings.both say it was not their men. contractor says men were not in attic they were in there to remove nails that miss trusses.i have video of them coming out of attic. in my opinion how can u trust a company that hires contractors that lies an are unable to install a roof to code an mfg.spec. SEARS u are the most shameful misleading co. Florida residents if u have to have a roof done avoid the SEARS . Check out [ sears sucks ] on your Internet read all the complaints about sears. I wish i did before being scammed by sears. /link removed/ … ALL sandy storm home owners look at web site before having Sears home services do any type of home repairs.the truth! log into twitter an look at all my tweets about Sears home services roofing.their all true.!

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Spring Hill, US
Jun 25, 2012 5:04 pm EDT
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sears home services roofing is very misleading.my roof was installed an failed county code inspection 3 times.in my opinion they sub contract to the bottom of the barrel.an charge u more.electronic contract is a perfect way to mislead u.if u are not able to view the contract on the cd that fails to run like mine u can not cancel your contract in three days allowed.sears does not tell u that the shingle manufacture does not even warranty its own product after installation. sears contractors do dot install material to code or manfg.specs.my roof failed 3 times had to be removed an redone again.an still done wrong. over nailed shingles .first cause of shingle blow off a roof failure.not warranted cause of improper install.sears is the most shameful excuse for a company.caught their contractor trying to scam me on roof decking took photos.took photos an video of both contractors.BEWARE STAY AWAY FROM SEARS if u need a roof. in my opinion they will scam u any way they can.an the end result u your roof will fail .

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STEVE FORKEEPS
petersburg, US
Sep 20, 2010 6:53 pm EDT

hey i hate to even comment on this but have you ever even seen a sears, home depot, or lowes salesman with a nailbag on NO they all sale roofing installation they do not even know how to roof they sub it out they do not even carry any of the insurance all they do is sale and finance so why not just look up a contractor in the yellow pages or the BBB

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M. Vermilion
Marietta, US
Oct 19, 2009 1:35 pm EDT

We had a roof installed by Sears in 2002 and same issues, roof leaks and deteriorating shingles. Today we had our roof looked at by professionals and they all indicated that the roof was not installed properly and that the shingles were defective. We should not be seeing this type of damage even at 15 years let alone 7. Our calls to Sears are just beginning and hope to have better results than what I have read. It will be really sad if they don't step up and do the right thing. You are right Sears is not what it used to be. Marietta Georgia.

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Dan986
Pierrefonds, CA
May 27, 2009 12:37 pm EDT

My experience is a little different. We had a roof done 10 years ago. After 8 years it was leaking so I paid for an inspector to come. He blamed insulation and left in 10 mins. Two years later it's really leaking bad now so I hired an independent contractor who took a look and said the roof is done. It was never installed properly and needs to be all taken up. I called Sears and they gave me the run around until I told them enough. I will take my report from the independent contractor and sue them. Next day I had an inspector from Sears here who says yes there is damage and we can patch a bit but the roof is fine. HE even admitted that he roof was never done right but they will not replace it. Now I have to go to court I guess..NEVER BUY FROM SEARS!

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Mar 13, 2009 12:28 am EDT

I totally agree with Gina Fragos, Sears is no longer the trusted company that it once use to be, with great service and customer satisfaction. In July 2008 I had Sears replace my roof and they sent a contractor that stripped half of my roof during a downpour. That same afternoon I complained because of the extensive water damage caused to the interior of my home, Sears wanted to send the same contractors that damaged my property to complete the job and I refused and requested for another contractor. The next day another contractor completes the job and then 1 day later the ceiling collapse. Since July 2008 until today March 2009, Sears has done nothing but just delay delay and more delays. No apologies for the property damage, inconvenience, and additional incurred expenses caused by Sears’s lack of action, accountability and responsibility. SEARS CONSUMERS BEWARE

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Sears poor communication/customer service

Jan 2 purchase garage door opener w/Sears Credit Casrd. 2 hrs later decided to have Sears install Called the number on sales slip. Order taken - told I would hear from installation people . No call. Same day called same # to ensure order was in process since I hadn't heard within time I was told. No record of my order. Reordered installation service again on Jan 2. with my Sears Credit Card
Called Jan 5 - order was not processed. Finally, I'm put in touch w/credit card dept. Told card was not good even though the expiration date is Feb. 09. The date of the order for the installation was only 2 hrs after I made the purchase of the garage opener. Finally, no one had the courtesy to call and indicate that there was an issue with my card which I still don't understand - it's all adding insult to injury.

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Sears - fire

Our 5 year old Kenmore Elite Electric Range (model 790.9911) caught fire last night and we were very fortunate to have been in the room. I turned on one burner to heat water and turned the (convection) oven on to warm some food. Within 2 minutes, we heard an electrical crackling buzzing sound instead of the convection oven fan noise. I immediately tried...

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Sears incompitent customer service

In the summer of 2007, I realized that my Sears card had expired, so I called to have a new one sent. Weeks and months went by, so I called back, and they said there was an error, and it was accidentally not sent out. They said they were submitting the request correctly, and I would receive my card in 7 to 10 business days.

It became a bit of a routine: I would patiently wait, and call back after a couple of months when it never arrived. Last month, I was finally fed up beyond believe, and demanded to speak to a manager. She put me on hold for about 25 minutes, and finally told me that my account was not activated, and she would need to reactivate it. When I asked her how I was able to make purchases at Sears and K-Mart using my account (without the card), she got defensive, and avoided giving an explanation. She had no sympathy whatsoever for the fact that it's taken them over 1 year (more than an entire year!) to get me a replacement card, and simply said she would submit a request for a new card, and I should receive it in 7 to 10 business days.

Somehow, it finally worked this time, but I won't be using the card any longer. I intend to pay it off, cancel the account, and never return to a Sears or K-Mart again. I've worked in customer service, and have experience some poor customer service as a consumer, but this is by far the WORST customer service I have ever dealt with. I think that they can't even get a replacement card sent out correctly, I don't want to fathom what would happen if something I bought there broke, and I tried to enforce the warranty to get a replacement. With places like Target, Wal-Mart, and the many other department stores to choose from, there's no reason to put yourself through the nightmare of Sears.

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Sears Warranty Meaningless

Bought a Kenmore Miser 9 water heater in August of 2007, 9 year warranty on the water heater. The 1 year parts and labor warranty has expired but the other 8 years, parts are still free according to the warranty agreement on the back of the unit manual. Try to collect on that. Plus, when we purchased the water heater and installation, it was incorrectly installed and as it was a gas water heater put us at risk because we had a gas leak. Had to contract someone else to properly reinstall water heater and forked over another $300 to have that properly done. Will never darken the door of another Sears store again or purchase anything from Sears. And if anyone asks us about them, not getting an atta boy from us.

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Sears service

Last August, we ordered a Kenmore Elite Refrigerator at a price of around $2000. We live in a rural community and had to pick it up in a nearby community ourselves. The fridge was extra wide so we ended up taking the doors off to get it into our house. In the process, we lost a small washer on one side. The effect is that the doors are not properly lined up.
We wanted to correct the problem and discovered the part online in the U.S. at a price of $1.50. Unfortunately, the company did not ship to Canada so we contacted Sears with the part information. The cost of the part in Canada was $6.00 with a $6.00 delivery charge. We suggested Canada Post would be cheaper but it was not Sears policy to use postal service. The part arrived but it was the wrong one so we took it to the Sears store in St. John's, where we had purchased the refrigerator in the first place. We gave them the part since it was not the one we needed. They indicated they would send the washer free of charge but we have not heard from them or received the washer. That was about a month ago.
Since buying the fridge, we have also bought a dryer ($1000) and a snowblower ($1200).
Our complaint against Sears is this: We are paying top dollar for top of the line merchandise but have not received the quality of service we feel we deserve. We moved to rural Newfoundland last July and Sears provided a convenient way to shop for quality products. We have no complaint about their products but we also expect high quality service. Sears may not be at the top of the list when we consider future purchases.

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Sears parts and repair service

My less then one year old Kenmore Range stopped working on Saturday Dec. 6, 2008 and I called to schedule an appt. Sears could not have anyone come to service the Range until Wed. Dec. 10 thats not a problem. So when the 10th comes a technician comes and says that the clock timer needs replaced that is why my oven was not working. He rush ordered the part necessary and tells me the part will be shipped to my address and he scheduled me for Dec. 16th. That day comes and goes no part, no phone call, nothing. I called Sears again and they said I wasn't on the service order for the day, they tell me to call back when the part comes in. I wait until the 20th of Dec. and check on whats going on, they said it looks like they had to reorder the part sorry for the inconvenience. I checked on that order on the 22nd of Dec. I was told the part will be delivered by the 26th. I was called back by a technician on the 29th and he had me scheduled for 8-12 that day, he called to say he was on his way at 8am and I have no part for him. Finally UPS delivered the part at 12:45pm, now I'm the techs last repair today. Needless to say this is unacceptable, its the holidays and I have had no oven for the past 3 weeks. I would feel that more then "sorry for the inconvenience' is necessary!

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Sears bad associate

I went in to the Sears store in Jefferson City on 12/26/08 to purchase a stove and dishwasher. This was a big deal for me and had saved up all year to be able to this. I had done all my research and knew exactly what I wanted to buy, had the model number in hand. I asked my Dad to go with me so we could use his truck. Here is where my problem started. I asked my Dad to find an associate and Gary came back to talk with us. I was asking him about the grill accessory and he wouldn't look at me. He was ignoring me and my questions. I stepped in front of my father and told Gary that I was the one buying the unit and asked him to please speak to me. He threw a fit and told me it was customers like me who make his life a hell and that I was rude and inconsiderate. I could believe it and asked to speak with his manager. He paged his manager and walked off. I was stunned and on the verge of leaving the store when another sales person, Deana, came up and asked if she could help me. I purchased the stove and dishwasher for just over $1, 500.00. Deana called for the manager several more time and finally Mark, the manager, came over. I told him the whole story and was told that this was not like Gary and that he would speak to him. I hoped that this would make me feel better but it hasn’t. I have had people come up to me since this happened and say that they saw the way he treated me. They said that Gary was also talking about me to other customers and staff. I feel very mistreated and am contemplating canceling my order and going somewhere else. There was no reason that this should have happened, especially at Christmas.

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Sears delivery status notification

I ordered an inversion table (large piece of fitness equipment) as a Christmas gift for my partner. He has a bad back and I wanted it to be a surprise. Unfortunately the one I saw a Costco was way too big and heavy for me to transport so I decided to order this online via Sears for an additional 100 dollars and a shipping fee of 50 dollars. I was then asked to pick a day of delivery and that was December 24, 2008.

Now if they weren't able to accommodate, then I surely would have figured out another way of purchasing this item to be under (or beside) the tree for Christmas morning. His back has been so bad I new this was a gift that would bring him much needed relief and could be incorporated with the treatment and exercises he's doing to improve his condition as much as possible.

I remained at my home all day on the 24th and waited. Waited and waited. I dutifully checked the status of my order on line which did not indicate any delay or reason for this item not to arrive at the agreed upon scheduled day.

As the afternoon progressed I decided to call Sears customer service. I was on hold for at least an hour before I had to take other calls then call back. When I did call back, the recording said the business was now closed for the holiday. I could not believe this. Up until 8pm, I was sure they would come but it didn't.

I was mad, and I dont' get mad easily. I would have been satisfied if someone from Sears called me to let me know this item was not going to make it. I felt it was particularly crucial considering it was Christmas Eve and a gift. So I drafted a strongly worded email to the customer service line, demanding a call when they did open to provide me with a proper explanation, exact time and date. I didn't get that call so at 9am so I call customer service. I did recieve an indifferent form email from Sears with no indication of the information I was requesting.

I didn't get the chap's name who took my call. I was more indifferent than the email. I asked him very simple, justified questions that I deserved answers to. Instead I get this crap:

Me: Why didn't the item arrive?
Customer Service answer: Oh, what location was that supposed be picked up yet?
Me: Um, it was supposed to be delivered to my residents. Where is it?
CS answer: Hold on (he then seems to looking maybe). Um it's on the truck.
Me: What? What truck? On my account it indicates "order completed". What does that mean?
CS answer: Well it may very well be on route and arrive sometime today or tomorrow.
Me: That is not good enough. You need to look into this and give me an acceptable answer to my query.
CS answer: (in a bored indifferent tone) I'm sorry, we don't have that information ma'am.
Me: OK, so you dont' iknow and it sounds like you don't give a *(O&*&^9
CS answer: That's not true ma'am. It's being shipped by UPS.
Me: (thinking now I'm getting somewhere) I'll contact them then. I need the information to track this.
CS answer: Oh they can't do that.
Me: You mean you don't care and are unwilling to help me.
CS answer: That's not true ma'am...
Me: (I hung up) and continue to wait.

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I can tell you right here and now the problem with your order not showing up on time was the fact that;
a: It was being shipped by UPS. Who ever ordered this for you chose the wrong ship code.
b: The reason the associate could not help you is because the associates are no given tracking numbers or anything for these orders.
c: Sears hired contractors to do everything. This is the #1 reason for the ### service you receive at the hand of Sears. There is no accountability for the people who are hired to deliver stuff to the customers.
d: Sears Canada is owned by an American subsidiary of Sears Roebuck who are owned by accountants. These idiots have seperated the company, sold off piece by piece of it, like the Sears credit cards, and made policies to suit the lining of their pockets. They dont care about your satisfaction, they just care about your money.
e: 99.8% of Retail Sales Associates don't give a damn about you! Beth in Whitby On is the only one I have seen call Customer Service for updates on her customers' orders when there is an issue and that is when she is at home or on vacation. But most of these store associates, as soon as they have your money, and they will lie through their teeth to get that sale they dont care. They wont even do anything to help fix it. They have their commission. Oh well. Sadly.. again there is no accountability.

There is a way you can get back at Sears.
You see.. there is a new initiative happening right now.
Any large item you purchase ie.. fridge, stove, fitness equiptment, furniture that is delivered and damaged the associates have to try to make you keep it damaged.

Yeah.. pathetic isnt it.

Well it worked for me. I bought a $699.99 fridge on sale, reg.949.99. It had a tiny scratch on it, I blew it out of proportion so I could get more money from them. I got $300 back and there really isnt anything wrong with it.

They dont ask for pictures., they dont sent a technician to check. So as far as I am concerned SCREW SEARS! Take 'em for what ever you can get, because trust me, you cant get a $949.99 fridge anywhere else for $399.99.

I wouldnt be suprised if they are not belly up in a couple of years.

So, a lot of times it is the people selling who screw stuff up. Sadly the people in Customer Service have to hear all the yelling and screaming and complaints every day and the company does not give them the resources to properly assist you. How do I know. I have a friend who works in customer service.
These associates get ### on every day by their managers. And yes, they do have managers, but they will not take a call. These associates have to answer questions for all catalogue, retail store and internet orders, they have to have knowledge of the parts and service warranties and screens, they have to know how to set up a medic to come out and look at your furniture, determine if in warranty, convince people to keep damaged stuff (associates have been fired because managers did not think they were trying hard enough to keep an item sold).

No longer in Sears Canada is it "Satisfaction Guaranteed". With the delivery sites used, it should read "Guaranteed Damaged!".

So buyers beware with Sears Canada. If you order products, ensure you screw them out of some money on large ticket items. Keep your receipts files away, because the company will no longer replace them for you if you need to return something. And always document who you spoke to, what day and what time.

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Sears - terrible customer service

I scheduled a repair five days in advance. I had to stay at home to wait for the technician to come out (because all they could tell me is that he would be here between 8 AM - 5 PM. I could not work or go anywhere while I was waiting. I waited until 4:40 and no-one had shown up yet or called, so I decided to check the status online for the service...

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Sears - sears won't deliver

I was second in line on Friday to purchase a Kenmore Front loading Washer & Dryer set for $599.00. My delivery date was set up for the next day. The next day I called to find out my delivery time and was told the set would not be available until Dec. 15th. I set up another delivery date for Dec. 20th. I was called on Dec. 6 and informed that the set could...

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Sears Fire!!!!

After reading these complaints, I am shocked that Sears has not recalled this range. The same exact issue happened to my family - our Kenmore oven coil started on fire after I turned the oven on to back some bread. The light was bright and white and the flame followed around the coil at the bottom of the oven. Luckily, I was the one this happened to...and not one of the kids. Sears makes another frequent shopper unhappy and I vow to never purchase anything from Sears again. It's sad when your reps can't even handle a complaint call. I was huung up on several times and transferred all over the place. Sears should be ashamed. Pass the word.

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Poochie
Cantonment, US
Feb 26, 2009 12:06 pm EST

I bought a Range from Sears in May of 08 and I cut my finger on the vent that is right above the Range top and below the dials on a ledge and you cant see it...
I was cleaning my range and ran my hand across the ledge to clean it and found the vent when it cut my finger badly.. I am looking for anyone else who has done this also. I am not getting anywhere with Sears other than an insurance rep came out and has called 2xs to see if they handled it and they havent.
email me at pcoley47@aol.com

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Ramires26
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Jul 01, 2010 1:41 pm EDT

Kenmore Range takes an unreal time to preheat, exceeds 20 minutes to come up to temp. They say it is normal because only oven element preheats and they do not use the broiler element to assist. Preheat times are not disclosed at time of purchase. Secondly, contol panel is discoloring from heat from oven exhaust after just 16 months. Unacceptable.

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Searsscam
Toronto, CA
Dec 01, 2009 7:44 pm EST

We bought a new set of kitchen appliances from Sears on June 7, 2009. The oven worked for 2 weeks and then went dead. Three visits by Sears repairmen have served no useful purpose: Each one ordered a part that does not solve the problem. Each time they forgot us, and it was necessary to waste hours on the phone being transfer from a useless “customer representative” to another to get another repairman to show up and repeat the going through the motions pantomime. We have been without an oven for almost half a year now.

Sears servicemen also damaged our kitchen counter during the installation, and promised someone would come to repair it. Five months and many, many calls later no one has come.

We have written to the CEO to let him know what kind of company he is running, to no avail. Customers are Sears laughing stocks. The EO and his henchmen y must be having a blast someone still buys from them.

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ken001
Katonah, US
Nov 21, 2011 2:27 pm EST

My Sears Kenmore ranges control panel has blown up 3 times. The electric range is 3 years old. The control panel in the back is all black and melted. I have a 5 year service contract .Model # 790.[protected] is anyone else having this problem?Also the repair man you should not use the self clean This is crazy Sears sells a self clean oven you can't self clean.

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LindaH2373
Port Saint Lucie, US
Aug 16, 2011 7:04 pm EDT

I paid $1700 for my Kenmore Elite range. Today fire was shooting out of the back. It caught fire from the electrical inside. Why haven't these been recalled? I will never buy Kenmore again.

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dottiekcat
Cincinnati, US
May 15, 2010 7:36 am EDT

After having my range for a short while I decided to use the self cleaning option on my oven.
Ever since then my oven won't hold a specific temperature. I called for service and I was not
treated well at all. They transferred me from one department to another, most of the time you
couldn't even understand their customer service agents. Finally, I went to another company
and I was informed that the newer ranges you shouldn't use the self-cleaning because of the
temperature the oven reaches when doing this. You need a whole new computer board, which
is very expensive. Not happy at all with Sears or Kenmore Appliances.

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Lu Randall
reer, US
Jun 26, 2009 10:39 pm EDT

Yup, my range is 2 years old and every time now that I preheat the oven, smoke comes out the back of the range along with a bad burning plastic smell. Sooner or later it will be full blown fire. have not taken the back panel off the range yet, but I am afraid of what I might find. Sears...deserves to go out of business for putting people's lives at risk.

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Coralville, US
May 13, 2009 4:16 pm EDT
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I had a problem with my own Kenmore Rang. .The element would not shut off without the breaker being tripped! It was getting hotter and hotter and could have started on fire had we not tripped the breaker when we did. It was 6 years old. When I contacted Sears about this, they claimed there is "no known safety issues with their ranges". However, after researching this, I found that there is a huge safety concern with their stoves and they need to address it quickly before someone's house burns down! I filed an online complaint with the Consumer Product Safety Commission. A representative from the CPSC came to my house, took pictures of my stove and is building a case against Sears. I urge everyone to contact or file an online complaint with the CPSC to help their case. I will never buy another Kenmore product.

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ernurse
Fort Wayne, US
Feb 14, 2009 10:25 am EST

I had a similar experience. I have a 12 year old Kenmore free standing oven. Last night, 2-13-09, the bake element (bottom coil) caught on fire and burned brightly. I turned off the oven. Later, checked on it and found that the oven was still very warm. I unplugged the oven due to fear of a fire during the night. I have found a few other anecdotes on the web about the coil catching fire in the Kenmore ovens. (I only searched on Kenmore). I too wondered if there was a recall on this oven.
(There is a recall on a Kenmore Wall Oven)

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Sears malfunctions

5 year old Kenmore range oven has problems lighting, smells lioke gas and then lights with a loud boom. Has been happening for a year. Now all of a sudden it smells like something is burning inside the unit. I called Sears to have someone come out immediately as we are dealing with gas and electricity. They said some one could make it out in 4 days. When I told them that I was afraid that something was going to catch on fire - hge said to call the fire department. I WILL NEVER PURCHASE ANOTHER ITEM AT SEARS. They hav the worst customer service I have ever experienced. I am so suprised to see all the complaints on this site pertaining to this product.

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Sears bad service resulting in blown engine

I trusted Sears auto center with my Jeep. I first went in for general maitenence and tires. Was pleased with friendly service so I went back when I noticed antifreeze leakage. They told me I needed a new radiator so I agreed. Days after they installed a new radiator my Jeep over heated and busted while driving 85 miles an hour on the freeway. This caused my engine to blow. I now need a new engine and they will only reimburse me for the money I spent for service. BEWARE OF ALL SEARS AUTO CENTERS! They apparently do not invest in proper training of thier techs!

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MoTOrHeAd79
Grandville, US
Sep 10, 2009 9:33 pm EDT

I forgot to add to my previous post that I am a tech at a sears auto center, and these are my oppinions and do not represent the veiws and oppinions of SEARS HOLDINGS CORPORATION.

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MoTOrHeAd79
Grandville, US
Sep 10, 2009 8:00 pm EDT

AMEN BROTHERS... why doesnt the surgeon who operated on the lungs of a cancer patient get blamed for the death a short while later? It was the smoking for decades... same situation in my oppinion. I apolagize for the morbidity in my analogy.

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lildata
Orlando, US
Sep 09, 2009 8:18 pm EDT

I must agree with the two previous posts. Why do consumers blame those who most recently tried to help? I think it would be safe to conclude you are also a customer who would have blamed the quick lube place that changed your oil 4, 000 miles ago for a vehicle currently with no oil and internal engine problems...

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Wheelguy
Burnsville, US
Aug 16, 2009 6:54 pm EDT

I agree with the previous poster, if you were leaking coolant previously, more than likely the internal damage to engine (Head Gasket) had already occured.
Sears could not have noticed this and would have assumed a radiator was all that was needed.
Customers need to be truthful in explaining problems and symptoms to their repair facility.
Many customers withhold information out of fear it will cost more. Actually the opposite is true. In this instance the radiator labor may have been totally or partially offset by the headgasket labor, plus the towing service after the fact. Had this technician had the correct information from the customer, this problem could have been handled correctly the first visit!

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ngiddy
Ocean Shores, US
Jun 13, 2009 3:02 am EDT

It's more likely that the engine was damaged while the coolant was low and not protecting it. also, when the coolant gets older, it doesn't hold up its properties and won't protect the engine from overheating, or freezing, this is also probably what caused the radiator crack, and in turn allowed the engine to be damaged by overheating. please do not blame the person who tries to help you for your ignorance. Talk to a mechanic and you will be told the same exact thing that I am saying right now.

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Fond du Lac, US
Dec 17, 2008 10:59 am EST
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I would certainly take them to small claims court as the are directly responsible for your blown engine.

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Sears charging w/o my knowlege

The customers must be aware since Sears is working in a campaign of 0% of interest in your sears card for 12 months. But they are monthly charging you a credit protection fee and if you do not pay it, they charge to your account $35.00. In September 2008 I bought a tractor in $1, 612.00, sears sent the bills to a wrong address and now they are charging me $1722.32. The quantity increased more than $100.00?
Customer... please be aware!

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Sears sold me a broken gas oven

OK, we went to the Sears Outlet store in Franklin Mills, PA and bought a new range. It was a few hours from home, but we thought that Sears was a national store and that if there was a problem with it, we could return it locally. The price was OK, not great. They said that it was valued at about $2000. and we got it for $1267. In retrospect, the technician that looked at the oven said that it was last year's model and would not be valued at $2000.00. We could have bought a brand new one for that price. Ennyhoo, the salesman said that it works, but it just had cosmetic damage. One little ding in the side. I could live with that b/c it didn't show when I put it in between two cabinets. If there was anything else wrong, the salesman said we could call for service under the one year warranty and if the technician can't fix it after three visits, Sears will replace it. Well, when we turned it on, the knobs got really HOT! My husband thought something was seriously wrong with this thing. We called for service and the repairman said that the whole oven cavity was bent and the door won't close all the way because of the way the oven is bent. The repairman didn't offer to take it and replace it. He told us to return it to any Sears for replacement or refund. We went to the Local Sears store and they refused to let us return it. Then we tried the local Sears Outlet store, and they also refused to take it back. We called the national number and they also didn't honor the Lying salesman's warranty. Additionally, we couldn't return it to the Sears outlet that was nearby. We had to drive it all the way back to Franklin Mills in Philadelphia (3 1/2 hours away) to get rid of it. I cannot believe that they lied to us about all of this and put us through all of this trauma trying to return a range/oven! I will never set foot in another Sears store again, and you should not either.

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Rachael Roman
Philadelphia, US
Jun 20, 2009 10:58 pm EDT

First of all YOU HAVE stepped foot back in a Sears store and bought a bunch of clearance and discounted items and walked out. If there were a penny for every customer who has ever said that someone somewhere would be verrrrry rich. The outlest stores are not BRAND NEW PRODUCTS. They have some NOT all. You had a warranty then you should have called a SEARS service. if it was a valid complaint they would have given you a replacement which you could have picked up from ANY SEARS OUTLET store. How do I know this? I was YOU once and have been through the schibang! ALL OF IT. And why did you go to a place 3 1/2 hours away to shop again...? Could it because you were looking to get something for nothing...and when you so the item to purchased your eye balls turned into big dollar signs...am I about right? When you self educate on shopping smart you wouldnt blame the salesmen. SALES PEOLE are not GOD! Be smart have a definite idea of what you want and how much you are willing to pay for it. Remember if you ask for dropped down prices and shop outlets you can get great bargains dont blame everyone but yourselves you didnt do the appropriete things to redeem or exchaneg your purchase. You should have shopped a yard sale or a buy me ad - instead of going to some outlet store.

Outlets are meant for ppl who are shopper savy. You are great at writing bad reviews why dont you go right a good one for every time someone has given you exemplery service! Disgusting!

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Sears - sears would not hire me because of a background check

My name is Louis SMith a 46 year old white male from Hattiesburg, MS. I was offer a job in the visual department at sears and they did a background check. On the online form that I filled out stated to list any charges up to 7 years. I have not charges that are on my record for seven years. I was called in by the HR manger and she told me that they were...

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Sears washing machine is a lemon!!

I bought a top of the line Sears Kenmore Oasis washer and dryer 7-31-06 and paid cash $#1684.64. We have had nothing but trouble!
First, on December 17, 2007, the washer was splashing water over the basket because it needed a sub-tub ring. Sears Repair in Memphis sent out two repair men. They said, "Yep, you need a tub ring. I will order it." After a week or so, another repair man came to install it and the wrong part had been ordered. He ordered the right part and we had another wait. In all, I was without a washer for 3 weeks. Finally, in January we hired another repair man to put the tub-ring in.

Then shortly after that, the washer would start into the spin cycle and would beat and bang and walk and get out of balance. Another repair man. He charged $45 and found nothing. Time passed. Another repair man. He said the transmission is shot! It will cost $400 plus his fee to repair it and I would still have a lemon on my hands.

It is my belief that Sears should stand behind their products and try to protect their name. It is my belief that I am DUE A NEW WASHER! It is my belief that I am calling Channel 3 and 5 TV stations in Memphis to have them investigate this rip-off. We work hard for our money and have always trusted the Sears name. No more! I will never buy from Sears again.

I insist this email be given to a supervisor in charge of complaints because the TV station will be asking questions.!

Betty Burross
Brighton, TN 38011
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Sears bait and switch

I hope anyone who is sold heating or cooling equipment by Sears In-Home Home Improvement (SHIP) gets to read this before they purchase.

To make a long story short "Sears Screwed me". I purchased a new hot water heating system from Steve last month. I will say that I needed a new system because mine was not working. I paid in full $7, 000 when Steve had me sign the contract. He told me it would be installed on Wednesday and today was Monday. Fair enough.

It has been 3 weeks and I am still waiting for my heating system. I have called the Manager ( Brad ) and all he has been doing is blowing steam at me. My next stop is the Attorney Generals Office.

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Meli272
Mesa, US
Sep 17, 2009 4:31 pm EDT

Hello,

On May 1, 2009 I purchased an air conditioner from Sears Home Improvement. My salesperson Mike Cunningham sold the product with a $1500 gov tax credit, $300 Carrier Cool Cash Rebate and a 12 month no payment, no interest offer. He did not state it was an either/or promotion and advised me he would return during installation to complete the rebate processes. He never showed up during installation.

I called Mike several times, leaving messages when after the 5th call he advised me that he no longer worked for Sears. I contact Sears at [protected] to speak to Mike Foster as advised by Mike Cunningham. I left several messages for Mike Foster and never received a call back. I called again and asked to speak to Jim Poole the district general manager. He advised me he would look into the matter and call me back. Finally in August I received my information needed for the $1500 tax credit but still nothing on the $300 cool cash rebate. I continued to call and leave messages as the rebate information is due by 9/30 and did not receive a call back. Finally today I called and was transferred to Terry who looked up my order and advised me that the promotion was either the no interest promo or the $300 rebate and since I did the credit promo I was not eligible for the rebate. When I told him that was not how the product was sold to me he said there was nothing he could do and refused to take any further action.

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JJ in Marcellus
Marcellus, US
Dec 05, 2010 3:20 pm EST

On 9/19/2008 I signed an agreement with sales person Art of Sear's Home Improvement to replace my boiler that was about 45 years old. I also paid for an extended service agreement that included maintenance and repairs. The boiler is a Dunkirk sold as a Kenmore 105K BTU PWX series (Plymouth Extreme). I was assured it was a very good boiler. The installation was to take place on October 3, 2008 but ended up being a two week ordeal with a person who did not seem to know what he was doing. I checked in on him once and told him he installed a valve the wrong way, and he disagreed, well guess what it was, and water was all over my utility room along now with all the garbage from the previous boiler that he failed to pick up floating in it. After leaving and making sure the boiler was working I asked for a manual. He gave me a pile of paperwork related to everything except the boiler. He said he would look in his van one more time, and said one would be sent to me. By this time it is mid October, and this guy was well not very professional in dress, or demeanor. I asked to be shown how to relight the pilot light etc., and he said that next year when they did the service they would take care of that. Then I found out why. He left, and my utility room still had garbage from the old boiler water everywhere and the front the boiler was bunt form his torch there was a leak at the joint just above my expansion tank. We cleaned up the mess ourselves. Also he never had me sign a completion agreement. He JUST left.

Round two: I want the leaky pipe fixed. After several phone calls in which it was explained to Bruce s, Tom, Steve, Laurie, Susan etc. I was told same person would come back to fix the leaky pipe, and I requested a different person. This finally happened some time in December as it was not a top priority. Finally someone came, but no manual and they put a sticker over the burn on the front of the boiler, how cute. The season ended and still no manual. I had to find one on the Internet to figure how to shut the system down.

Round Three: I call to ask for regular service in September 2009. In third week of October someone came. Person was very nice told me to leave pilot on all summer to keep burner from rusting.

Boiler works for winter season 2009.

Round Four: Call for service in September 2010 early, someone comes and services, and everything checks out OK. Days later boiler fails. I call and they told me sorry I have to wait a week. No heat, and outside temps near freezing at night. Technician comes and says he has to order parts also says it is not the boiler so I should pay. It is the overload shut off electrical short. Huh, the boiler does not run without it, it can but it is unsafe? So he says OK you don't have to pay, but I will need to come back next week with parts because of no openings. Finally boiler is working again. For a while.

Round Five: Yesterday boiler gains fails. Same symptoms. Call Sears, and woman on phone gives me an appt of Friday, and says I can call Monday and every day to hope for a cancellation. It is 22 degrees out. I have no heat. I told her I will call someone else, and she tells me it will void my agreement if anyone else touches it. No heat in Central New York in December? I call around and discover:

Sears is known for poor installers, no names on trucks, subcontractors.
Dunkirk is one of the worse boilers sold---this model was discontinued the year I purchased it. Art said it had a 20 year warranty---but failed to mention as I found out yesterday doing research that it is only for one part of the boiler.
That the original leak although very slow has continued enough to leave a rust circle on my expansion tank, which may or may not eat all the way through--future problem?
No one told me to turn my thermostats off including the woman from Sears on the phone who said I don't know why your pumps are hot. Turn off the electricity to the boiler. Real plumber on phone told me turn off your thermostats.

So back to the boiler situation and the service agreement. I want to be compensated for the repairperson who will come on Monday because he said he will have to get parts to fix it and all these places are closed on Sunday, (reason being he doesn't keep Dunkirk parts with him, and likely none of the other places in our area do as they don't carry them because they are bad reputation boilers) and the balance of the service agreement all three years. In his opinion I was bamboozled and ripped off. I have completely paid for this boiler, so no recourse there. I want a new expansion tank BEFORE this one fails, and the leaky pipe fixed again. I wish I had a full refund for the boiler. I have been up since 3AM freezing.

Plus what if my pipes freeze and break.

Overall in my opinion Sears should be ashamed of themselves as a company.

Freezing in Marcellus.

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Pottstown, US
Nov 04, 2009 6:22 pm EST

I wish I could of had told you about there boilers before you paid. Mine was installed 8/2007. Hasnt been anything but a headache since. I to purchased the Master protection plan. Yea right ! Ive had no hot water since this past September. The problem trying
to get a tech here then finding out Again parts have to be ordered due to inproper installation ! Today November 4th and still no parts or hot water. I was just on the phone again for over a half hour and again getting no where.16th call, They tell me to call a repair contractor, pay and then send sears the bill. YEA IM SURE THEY WILL PAY me back . I purchased the protection plan to avoid this.
I have called sooooooooooooooo many times. I get disconnected, The"ll call back in 24 hours ( 24 hours of what date in what year ?)
I dont know what to do Ive talked to Managers, so many managers. Like many I put my trust in sears and got totally screwed out of $6.310.00, It makes me so sick . So as your out getting the preparation H for your ### I am going to get bandaids for the inside of my stomach. OH YEA check the unit you buy cause after it is installed they tell you It is the one you purchased even though its not also they tell you that they change the valves to make it that one. Watch and READ THOUROUGHLY the papers you initial and sign cause when your reading the sneaky son of demon ( THE SALES MAN FRANK OTTO )will distract you with an appealing conversation about the boiler to take your mind off the papers. YOU DECIETFULL SONS OF ### !

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Stevie178
North Umberland, US
Sep 23, 2009 1:56 pm EDT

Hey, looks like sears got you as well with there B.S.! I also purchased a brand new hot water boiler from them thinking that since they have been in business so long that this was the best way to go for an investment in not only my home but my families well being. I also paid for it up front for a little more of a discount but when it came time for delivery and installation well I will tell ya what a disappointment. The boiler did not go in for over 8 weeks but my sales guy says " We have these in stock" famous last words, so thank god my old system held on long enough for the time it took to install the new one. The problem with delivery was that I lived so far north (aprox.1 hour to Canada's border) but this was never revealed at time of signing the contract. The installers are not to blame Sears is, as they did a fantastic job with the install and were very polite and respectful and answered all my questions. Sears had them drive over 5 hours away with 2 vehicles and 3 men, so my question is why sell something that you have to put the owner through such hoops ? I would rather hear "Sorry sir, we currently do not provide sales/or service to that area at this time" now that I would respect and honor but hey now lets just tell the customer what he needs to hear and make the sale. Also I purchased the Master protection agreement with my new boiler and now have to be at the mercy of Sears service men to "get to it" when they can but also I'm being told that I never purchased the plan in the first place and am responsible for showing proof and faxing over a copy of the contract agreement. Well I strongly suggest that anyone thinking of a home improvement not go with Sears and look locally cause it is a lot less grief then dealing with this nonsense ! I try another call today, only been trying to get my unit serviced now for 2 months, Thank you Sears ! Think I'll go grab some Preparation H since my ### is been killing me !

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Aloha, US
May 06, 2009 7:16 pm EDT
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We did a Kitchen remodel with Sears in Portland, OR. PLEASE BE ADVISE... stay as far as you can from this Guys... Manager Ken, Regional Manager Marmol. They are just a bunch of scammers. They installation was horrible. The quality a joke. The installers came to our home wearing t-shirts with MARIGUANA legends on it. Unbelievable. They scratched the front of our brand new dishwasher and never take any of my calls. The product is not what MARMOL showed us on the day we get our demo. The installer installed all crooked and I have to forced them to re-installed the cabinets. Not only that when the people from the counter tops were ready to install the cabinets were so tilt they refuse to installed the counter top.

WORSE PURCHASE EVER. DON'T TRUST THESE THIEF.

Sears In-depth Review

Overview: Sears is a well-established retail company with a rich history dating back to 1886. It started as a mail-order catalog company and has evolved into a leading retailer in various categories, including appliances, electronics, clothing, and home goods.

Product Range: Sears offers a wide range of products, catering to diverse customer needs. Their product selection includes appliances, tools, furniture, clothing, and more. The quality of their products is generally good, with a decent variety to choose from. However, when compared to some competitors, Sears may have a slightly limited product range in certain categories.

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Customer Service: Sears' customer service is generally satisfactory. The customer support team is responsive and helpful, addressing queries and concerns promptly. Their return and refund policies are fair, allowing customers to return or exchange products within a reasonable timeframe.

Online Shopping Experience: The Sears website is user-friendly and functional, making it easy to navigate and find desired products. The search options are effective, allowing users to filter and sort results efficiently. The checkout process is smooth, and there are various payment options available, ensuring a convenient online shopping experience.

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Physical Store Experience: In-store experiences at Sears locations vary. The store layout is generally well-organized and clean, making it easy to navigate. The availability and helpfulness of staff may vary, with some customers reporting positive interactions while others have had less satisfactory experiences.

Overall Satisfaction: Overall, customer satisfaction with Sears is mixed. While some customers are satisfied with their experiences, others have had concerns regarding various aspects such as product quality and customer service. When compared to competitors, Sears may lag slightly behind in terms of overall customer satisfaction. It is recommended to consider individual preferences and priorities when deciding whether to shop at Sears.

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