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Skullcandy Warranty service unfulfilled

We sent in earbuds as they no longer worked that should be covered by the warranty. We received an 80 dollar coupon code that was ineffective. I attempted to contact skullcandy multiple times to have the earbuds ordered. The service agents said they would send another code but they never came. I was using the online chat three times, I had paid 17 dollars just to ship it back to them and my daughter is still without her earbuds I was going to them with the 80 we were supposed to received to purchase the white pure white ear buds that were reduced in price online to 60. Now that time has lapsed because no one got back to me they are 100 again. No email. No contact. Nothing. I’m very upset for my daughter who originally paid for them herself.

Claimed loss: I’d appreciate an apology and correction .

Desired outcome: New Ear buds mailed back to our house.

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Skullcandy Indy anc fuel

Bought two sets, after about two uses, one of earbuds stopped working.
Was able to use warranty to get replacement, but you have to pay for shipping costs yourself. They don't cover that.
I was OK with quality of the sound and how they worked, but if they break down that quickly, I'm sorry I didn't purchase some other brand.
I complained to the company about them at least covering shipping charges, but they refused.

Desired outcome: refund my $13 shipment charges

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in4cer
Lincoln, US
Dec 26, 2021 2:16 am EST

Wow! You wonder how companies like skullcap can survive with a such lousy product. I just got one of earbuds for Christmas. What a disappointment!? I charged it for 24 hours, after using it for less than 15 minutes, I started getting "battery low" messages. What a waste of $$$$. Don't buy this crap.

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Skullcandy Indy truly wireless

I had purchased truly wireless earbud on January 2020 and it stopped working after six months so I requested replacement as it was under warranty. I asked them the procedure but had not received a proper answer. Ultimately they told me to courier it to them on my own cost and will send me the replacement within 15 days. They mailed me that they had received my product and will send the replacement within 15 working days. After almost a month I mailed them that I haven't received the product and haven't received any updates so they mail it to me stating that it is out of stock and were sending half a value product in replacement which I refused to do so they told me to be patient and will mail me once it is in stock but they never did. On 19th January I asked for the updates of whether the product was restocked at that time they mail to me that it is already dispatched so I requested them the tracking details and he sent me a tracking details of 3rd January which stated the product was delivered which I had never received. On asking them they sent me a fake POD signed by someone else with wrongly spelt my name after that they are not answering my calls not even replying my mails. There were 4 mistakes done by them which they are not ready to accept.
1) They never told me that the product was out of stock and they were not able to replace it.
2) They never told me that it was in stock (as they had promised that they would mail it to me but they didn't).
3) They never told me that it was dispatched and never shared me the tracking details.
4) The knew that the product is misplaced still they are not ready to find it and ask their logistic team.
Hence, it is very clear that they intentionally send low quality product so while replacement they either send low value replacement or fake the dispatch.

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Skullcandy Headphones defected

Dear,
Sir/Madam,

I, recently brought new Skullcandy earphones by replacement of my old earphones from new and modified earphones from nearest authorized dealer...
But after 1-2 days i encountered a problem in my earphones...
It was not working properly...The Bass in the left part of my earphones was very low...
There is a built defect that i have noticed...And this left part makes weird noise during music playing...I cannot enjoy my music...It is also a problem for my ears...
The dealer is not replacing the headphones so i request you to take some actions...
Give me some more detailed information because i need replacement of my earphones...It will be good if you reply me as soon as possible...

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Aug 31, 2011 2:11 pm EDT

They were great, yeah for like, 2 months. Lifetime guarantee? That's a total lie. I was listening to them a few minutes ago, left side burned out, then it stopped working altogether. Really, dont buy these. It's just a waste of good money.

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I had ordered G.I. Stereo headphones on December 21 with FedEx overnight delivery expecting the package to arrive before or on Christmas eve. Not only did the order not arrive in time, but after several phone calls (many of them attempts without success)an incomplete order was delivered in early January. After many more attempts customer service ensured...

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Skullcandy Awful customer service

As I type this, I feel the most frustration pulsing through my veins I've felt in a long time. I went to their website (www. skullcandy .com)and ordered a pair of their FMJ (Full Metal Jacket) earphones. The order came rather quickly, just before Christmas. When I opened up my present, it turned out to be the WRONG pair of headphones. They were in fact the Titan pair instead (which were 20 dollars less). So I called them, but only reached their voice mail for 3 days straight before finally waiting for 15 minutes one day to reach someone, who did not seem professional at the least. Again, as I received the next pair they sent, they were the same type, same color, and same WRONG pair! Now I must call them again Monday to get another. Oh, and did I mention they didn't even include a shipping label so that it would be free to mail it back? Yeah. You really must have patience to order their product online because this is what you may get.

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Skullcandy Customer Service/No product

Skull Candy customer service SUCKS! I have contacted them 3 times already over the last 7 weeks with no response at all. I am trying to inquire about a product they advertise on my columbia jacket to be able to connect my zune to the built in controls on the sleeve of the snowboard jacket. When i go to the site they listed (www.skullcandy.com/modular) the only thing they have there are the two ipod accessories for the jacket. What kind of a company doesnt reply to someone who wants to purchase one of their products. Could it be that they decided not to create the product even though the jacket has a skullcandy tag on it which states "Designed for Zune"?

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Aug 09, 2011 10:02 am EDT

I preordered the roc nation aviators on june 2nd ...I bought 2 day shipping. They changed the shipping date twice to june 21st and july 1st so I've been waiting a long time. It is now july 5th and I still have nothing. No email confirmation or anything...and I can't even log into skullcandy .com. what makes it even more frustrating is I called 6 times and they all told me the same thing..wait for the email. Customer service is terrible, I even sent about 3 emails. No one will tell me where my package is. I'm really frustrated that I bought this as a gift for someones bday on june 6th and I had already known that it was going to be slightly late but its been a month and then some. I've been waiting forever. Can someone answer me this time? Skullcandy will not get any more of my money if their service is like this lal the time.

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JoeAnnaBest
Boise, US
Jan 25, 2011 3:49 pm EST

I called and got right in and spoke to a nice lady. she helped me out in getting information about my free replacement, which is awesome because i had sonys and when they broke sony did nothing. i searched skullcandy here to explain how good of service i received, and i found this forum so i figure its better to let you guys know about my great experience.
I would call again now that the holidays are over, we all know how much of a nightmare any company is during those times :D

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tink195
Houston, US
Jan 05, 2010 10:16 am EST

I ordered two sets of headphones off the skullcandy website and have been having problems ever since. My bank account has been charged for the purchase, but i have yet to receive a confirmation email or my products. I tried emailing them twice, with no response. I called their toll free number, only to be put on hold for 15 minutes and then hung up on the second a representative picks up. ### skullcandy. I receive better customer service from government workers and the cable company. This is complete ###.

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Tnt1123
17070, US
Dec 27, 2009 6:23 pm EST

How can the jacket advertise zune but website only says iPod?

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Tnt1123
17070, US
Dec 27, 2009 6:22 pm EST

YEAH! I just got that Rockin out Jacket by Columia and see the website says onl "iPod" modular. Nowhere on website has zune. I have tried looking up Columbia or Skullcandy for support and see NOT
HiNG. Does the Skullcandy iPod modular fit the Zune?

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Skullcandy Don't be fooled by the &Lifetime Guarantee&

There's actually a SkullCandy walk-up booth in the Westfield Mall, downtown San Francisco. If I had to deal with this company via mail, from what these other reviews say, I'd be fuming rage right now.

These products have a Lifetime Guarantee for anything that happens to them, and they mean anything at all except theft or loss. In the last two months I've been back to the SkullCandy booth to have my earphones replaced 4 times, and I'll be going there today for my 5th replacement! If they don't just fall apart on opening the package, one side will fade out or stop working all together within a week. This company spent too much on "cool" and not enough on quality and functionality. I personally feel like this company owes me compensation for making me go back to their booth all these times in such a short expansion. There are usually one or two teenagers working the booth, and will easily give you a new pair of earphones, even without a reciept. Their LifeTime Guarantee is a way of tricking you into buying a very poor quality product that will, no doubt, need replacing promtly. Stay clear of this company and I commend you for doing your research before buying, unlike me.

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Skullcany Sux
san jose, US
Nov 26, 2013 11:40 pm EST

The headphones are overhyped, overpriced, and low quality. I bought 2 agent headphones and they broke. No sound on one side and faulty cable on the other. I filed a warranty claim and the sent me a warranty coupon. No use since the website is not allowing me to log on to redeem it. I try to log on and get a blank screen error message. Stick with well known brand names. Skullycandy is pure crap. No exaggeration.

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Danbury, US
Aug 16, 2012 7:07 pm EDT
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I am going through the same nonsense with this company, they do not honor their warranties. I contacted them a few times about the same problem a defective aviator cable, the headset worked for a week or less, It was a Christmas present for my kid and he feels totally ripped off as I do. It's been well over 6 months since I requested at least on three separate occasions via phone for a cable replacement, was given the runaround and never received the replacement. nor any notice, a waste of $200.00

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, US
Dec 13, 2009 5:28 pm EST

I wish I read this before I bought mys I Just bought them Yesterday and the Left side
on my SkullCandy Ink'd Got messed up ;[
Only in 2mints of hearing g music wtf I did not even had them loud I bought it
Cause I saw in YouTube that it said there awsome and really cool and great sound
Well my point is they work 2 much on the looks and not enough on the Earphones
Really WTF Im just really Dispointed on this company I would be better off Buying
Some $1 Earphones and I Spent $16 plus Tax on this Earphones
To eveyone out there just but some other kind of earphones ;/

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Skullcandy Worst ever

Ok no joke, I buy a pair of there lowrider headphones in the mall and after two days the headphones just stop working. I take them back to the mall and the guy says I have to send them back to the company. So I fill out the RMA request and wait a week for a response pay to have them shipped to them and dont hear anything for about a month, try to call for 3 days finally get someone on the phone to help me and guess what? As soon as I get off the phone with him I get an e-mail saying my product will ship in a few days well that was on feb 17 and it is march 5'th and still no headphones. I have been trying to get someone on the phone it is like you have to remind them that they are here to serve you and babysit them. If my headphones come in in packaged plastic I will be trying to return them to anyplace that will accept this garbage back.

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skulls fo life
, NZ
Jan 05, 2010 4:24 am EST

read the ###in description before buying something "hfads". What the hell dont you understand about integrated content player. It means a built in music player [censored]

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JaimeM26
Algonquin, US
Dec 01, 2009 3:23 pm EST

Skull Candy customer service SUCKS! I have contacted them 3 times already over the last 7 weeks with no response at all. I am trying to inquire about a product they advertise on my columbia jacket to be able to connect my zune to the built in controls on the sleeve of the snowboard jacket. When i go to the site they listed (www.skullcandy.com/modular) the only thing they have there are the two ipod accessories for the jacket. What kind of a company doesnt reply to someone who wants to purchase one of their products. Could it be that they decided not to create the product even though the jacket has a skullcandy tag on it which states "Designed for Zune"?

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hfads
London, GB
Sep 14, 2009 1:48 pm EDT

I brought skullcandy smokin buds and ink'd. ink;d were excellent in every way shape and form and the price tag. smokin buds were a whole other story. When i got them one earphone was quieter than the other and it was a downgrade from ink'd. The tips were rubber not silicon and it was made of cheapy materials and ###. you pay more for smokin buds you pay less for ink'd and ink'd are better. even if they were both the same price i would get ink'd and i have been writing to complain to them for 1 month. They told me to send it to them and when i asked them for an adress they did not reply! god i have just given up

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cramos
San Francisco, US
Aug 21, 2009 1:42 pm EDT

Skull Candy Sucks! I just got a pair of "Wireless Headphones" in the mail today. Wireless Headphone? more like MP3 player with headphones attached. This product is crap just like Skull Candy's customer service. The description reads "Wireless headphone + integrated content player in one." to anyone looking for a wireless headphone this quote may lead you to believe that this product acts in the fullest capacity as a wireless headphone and additionally it has a feature that allows you to put music directly into it using the card. This product is only wireless if you use the limiting 1GB SD card. If you want to play directly from your ipod you have to connect a plug to the media source in order to listen to your music. *note to skull candy* Take out the "wireless" in your marketing. It is not fully a wireless device. Additionally if a paying customer calls to question the matter refrain from being completely rude and inappropriate.

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