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Macy's review: false advertisement and poor customer service 38

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I'm extremely furious with Macy's and will most like never order anything from them again. I placed an online order for luggage at a closeout discount over week ago and just today received notification that my order could not be placed because they no longer had the items and or the colors I requested. Oddly enough though three of the items not available were still listed on their website early today. The catch is they are listed at a higher "discount" price that what was listed over a week ago. I believe I was screwed out of the order because they either a sold to an employee or b) sold to a customer who was willing to pay the higher price. Furthermore they show lack of knowledge of their inventory on hand and lack of skills. If the warehouse (or where ever they store online merchandise) was empty, their customer service/sales people should have immediately started calling stores to see if they could place my order. Lastly because of their inability to contact me in a timely manner has most likely cost me the ability to get the entire five piece luggage set in a different color at the Macy's located in the area I live at the sales price I ordered under-a few days before ordering on line I spoke directly with a sales person in the store and they said they would honor the sales price-I chose to go online because of the color selection. Well, I continue to complain about Macy's unprofessionalism and poor customer service, no one should be subject to their ineptitude.

PS. Luggage is manufactured-its not made out of rare material and/or a maintaining by a dead guy, they could always pull out the design and have more made.

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Valerie
US
Feb 06, 2007 9:10 am EST

I was walking in the mall and decided to just check out the furniture in the new Macy's that had taken the place of Kaufmanns.

As I got to the top of the escalator there was a sign saying semi-annual furniture sale (nothing else but those words) so for me that was a plus factor to even look at their furniture displays.

I saw a black leather recliner chair that was small and just the size I had been looking for and it was on sale for $399! What a deal! I told the sales clerk that I wanted to purchase that chair and was there a delivery charge? He said the delivery charge was $65. I said wow I just had a refrigerator and stove delivered from HH Greg and it was only $50 plus they removed my old appliances.

I told him that my friend would pick it up for me with his truck. He then proceeded to fill out the papers and then said that there was a $15 charge for pick-up. I said what! He said it was for the paper work and getting the chair ready for me to put it in my friends truck.

I said the sign should say $414. for the chair not $399 if I have to pay that amount even to pick it up. I also said there were no signs and nothing on the tag stating that there is a $15 charge for pick-up. He said that is Macy's policy. I said ok, well then the sign says $399 for that chair then I will take that chair. He said he could not sell it to me it was the floor model and that I would have to get one out of the warehouse (thus adding the $15).

After talking with various managers, the home office, and district manager they basically said it was Macy's policy and they were not going to change it for me or anyone else.

I then said I would apply for a Macy's card and get 20% off my first purchase. They informed me that I had a Kaufmann's charge and that it automatically turned into a Macy's card and that I could not apply for a new card and get the discount.

To make a long story short, my friend with the truck filled out a form for a Macy's card bought the chair for me and had it delivered to my house and the cost was a lot less than if they would have just taken the $15 off the price.

So I paid my friend, he cut up the card and Macy's lost two customers.

Normally I spent a great deal of money over the holidays at that store but not this year! I feel for $15 they lost a good customer and I am sure there are others who feel the same way!

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Carolyn Fong
Aug 21, 2007 8:32 pm EDT

I agree with other complainants' statements about Macy's big item/furniture problems. DO NOT BUY AREA RUGS from Macy's. A wool area room carpet purchased from Macy's furniture store in May 2006 started smelling like burning rubber in Feb. 2007. The smell heightened in April 2007. In August 2007 it smells like a bag of rubber bands burning and stinks up the whole house. Macy's customer service says that the carpet is under warranty for one year and the warranty has ended. They cannot do anything about the carpet, will not exchange it or fix it.

Who would ever think that after only a year and half, a $900.00 carpet would have to be thrown away!

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rich nichols
Sep 24, 2007 5:59 pm EDT

We bought a handmade (in India) wool rug at HomeGoods about two years ago and the same burnt rubber smell occurs. It is concentrated in the backing of the rug. It smells like burning insulation, you might think an electronic apliance is smoldering.

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Remi Ajiboro
Jul 08, 2008 1:58 am EDT

i perceive complaint as a catalyst for proper performance

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Babu Salahuddin
US
Dec 11, 2017 8:42 pm EST
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The delivery guys need to take sign from the right person
and verify the ID before handover the delivery.
They need to show the delivery place (full address) in the
Tracking Report.
Otherwise lot of people will get hard time like me.

Thank You.

Babu Salahuddin.
90-26 215th Place.
Queens Village.
NY 11428.

s.uddinbabu@yahoo.it
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SunilMacy
US
Aug 15, 2018 8:44 am EDT
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Hi team,
Just want to let you know that my order number [protected] is not yet delivered as address was not correct. So I want to cancel it as item had been returned to the store already on 06/28/2018.

Order #: [protected]
Order date: 06/16/2018
Payment method: Macy's

Please do needful as earliest as possible.

Thanks,
Sunil Singh

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LaRue VanderSluis
US
Aug 20, 2018 8:13 pm EDT
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Please see attached receipts and problem description.
Thank you,
LaRue VanderSluis

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larue hernandez
US
Aug 20, 2018 11:07 pm EDT
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i have attached 3 pages of documentation so your review.

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Ro mitch
US
Sep 01, 2018 11:11 am EDT

Chakima ...manager for Macy's cologne at Estee Lauder was the worst disrespectful person ever. she did not take the time to hear the customer complained she was quick to just walk away.

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Carlos11
US
Sep 05, 2018 11:49 pm EDT

I'm a Macy's employee and my brother went to use my discount for his new born baby and they denied him and when I went to store they denied me as well I gave my associate number and ss and they made me feel as if I was doing fraud and I was very embarrassed and the employee should be fired this location was in Co op city and manger name was Katie.

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Momen Alaa
US
Sep 10, 2018 8:51 pm EDT

sales person sold me extra item which is a $25 coupon without asking me when I ask her to return it she said I have to call the customer service. please I need my refund and I dont need that coupon. see attached receipt shows purchase number and details.

item:
THANKS4SHARNG #N# 25.00
[protected] 47/3
Dept not coupon eligible

Regards

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Olando Spiller
US
Oct 21, 2018 5:09 pm EDT
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Hello I purchased a pair of Alfani Tan in color size 10.5 shoes from Macy's in Augusta, Ga over a month ago and I have spots on them from rain i'm thinking that will not go away, is theirs anything I can do about that as far as an complaint. I wouldn't have expected the shoes to do this and if I did I wouldn't have bought them, thanks.

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LucyMae Ethel
US
Oct 22, 2018 11:03 pm EDT
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Macy's, Macy's, Macy's! Just saw a picture of Martha Stewart flipping a bird at President Trumps picture. I was shocked at the classless photo. She does NOT represent you company well! I will no longer shop at Macy's! When you get rid of her, I will shop at your stores again. Your lack of action will mean that you condone such tasteless acts.

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Eva Toth
US
Oct 28, 2018 5:42 am EDT

I ordered and paid 2 pairs of New Balance shoes, same size, same color but only one pair has arrived. I need the second pair of shoes i paid for.
Thanks.
Eva Toth
13448 N 200th Ave
Sun City, AZ 85351

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Girl$$
US
Nov 05, 2018 7:24 am EST
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I've called Macy's [protected] to inquire about my order, I was transferred without acknowledgement, I was hung up on Numerous times by the employees and supervisor, I payed my money for a pair of shoes and cannot get an refund

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Connie Fleming
US
Nov 12, 2018 5:34 am EST

I am very disappointed in the fact that you do not carry Ivanka Trump perfume. If it is a political statement, shame on you. I spend a large amount of money at your store monthly. Guess I'll be going somewhere else.
Please respond to this complaint to cawnee51@hotmail.com.

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Sonia007
US
Nov 12, 2018 8:43 pm EST
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Please explain why upon price adjustments, Macy's does not return the adjusted state sales tax? Recently, I had a few price adjustments done on purchases where the price of the purchased item was adjusted (due to a sale) and funds were credited to my account except the adjusted sales tax. This is fraudulent!

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Willcancel
US
Nov 13, 2018 4:31 am EST
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Today I was in a Macy's store and overheard 4 customers discussing the $2 service fee that Macy's is now charging to credit card customers. They were all very upset with the charge. I said if it ever gets charged to my account, I will definitely close my account there.

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Zofia strapoc
US
Nov 14, 2018 12:20 pm EST

Very nasty counter mgr at men fregrance store nr9 Woodbridge nj07095make my job impassible heard she is abusive very abusive

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Reviewer26674
Nov 19, 2018 9:37 pm EST

Macy's changed their billing system. Their system thinks my account is a Bloomingdales account. I have never shopped at Bloomingdales.

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Reviewer90326
Nov 20, 2018 5:31 am EST

No complaint I think Bradly Klem and all his delivery men do a great job. They work very hard and make sure the customer is # 1 best in pa, i refer all my friends to MACYS :0

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Jenny Serrano
US
Dec 11, 2018 11:25 pm EST

My name is Tyisha Vega,
Today I went for an job interview at your ParkChester site . I was a victim of discrimination due to a medical disability I have.

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Mary.
US
Jan 06, 2019 6:18 am EST

The pot was dirty stained and moldy
I cannot believe your staff does not check items before putting them for sale.
Now I'm driving back to the mall tomorrow
This pot is disgusting! This was a surprise gift for my husband early Xmas present he could enjoy.
Mary Ann Frechette
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Ms. neleH
US
May 26, 2019 6:25 pm EDT

Yesterday evening 5/19/2019. I received horrible CS and I was giving misinformation about my account status. I spoke with supervisor (at my request) and he did not address my complaints to my satisfaction. The CS re did not appear to know what he was doing.
I would like to explain what occurred in detail but there is not enough character space.

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mkwat
US
Jun 05, 2019 11:31 pm EDT

Adjustment was made toward replacement Sheet.

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Liam H.
US
Aug 20, 2019 1:29 pm EDT

We purchased a sectional on April from Macy's in the Newport Mall in Jersey City. We were told by the salesperson that it was a year interest free. We've been on the phone with their credit department over 4 hours trying to resolve a bill that we're getting that doesn't recognize down payment and is now charging us interest. A complete nightmare

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adanivia1
US
Nov 10, 2019 4:10 am EST
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Rudest customer service agents and never seen anything as this will never stop with them again. Wasted 1.5 hours trying to find out why my order was still in my inbox and I was charged. Could not speak to anyone that would listen. Rude Kept telling me they are seeing the order. Yes because had to pay again and reorder. I was told it's out of stock

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Yoda B
US
May 11, 2020 1:26 am EDT

Macys has done a hard inquiry into my name and personal information without myself ever opening an account or filing out a credit card option
i dont want a macys credit card
plus you are putting a hard inquiry into credit bureaus and hurting my credit
i want this inquiry removed
howard d baum
2/10 1958

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DotAnn
Phoenix, US
Jan 07, 2023 10:27 pm EST

The fudge was old and tasted old. I bought 12 of these to hand out for my Christmas gifts. So disappointed and embarrassed to know I gave out bad budge. :(

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Joyce Harper
Toccoa, US
Jan 21, 2023 4:42 pm EST

I bought this electric throw from Macys around NOVEMBER AND THE WIRE HAS COME OUT OF BLANKET. My husband is paralyzed and this is very dangerous if it were to catch on fire because he would not feel it. SENDING PICTURE of blanket. I bought it on my Macys card. My husband loved it at first till the cord started to come out.

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Tri-fid
San Pedro, US
Feb 11, 2023 8:02 am EST
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Asking me to return a Bare minerals pressed powder that when opened was broken in a million pieces , fell all over white couch and white carpet that had to be professionally cleaned. Was delivered in a brown paper bag and thrown across my porch. I was told by ‘email if I don’t return item they will charge me for replacement. This is a disgrace

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Jon Bickford
US
Mar 13, 2023 8:23 am EDT

on you tube macys offerings of tool box retail $389.00 on sale for $29.99 address in Germany.

Office desk chair retail $389.00 on sale for $29.99 address in nottingham England . Is this a scam by someone using your Name sake Thanks Jon Bickford Yarmouth Maine

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flhr
Ellicott City, US
Apr 02, 2023 5:19 pm EDT

Macy's is a rip-off. Their customer service is overseas and are useless. I've reported the issue on the Complaint Board and was never contacted.

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Laura Keeling
US
Jun 13, 2023 6:26 pm EDT
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Don't purchase items on social media such as Facebook that sell fraudulent merchandise.

It it's looks good the price will make you lose money

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NOTW22
Houston, US
Aug 08, 2023 4:53 am EDT

I placed an order on July 7 and I have not received it. I have been waiting for a refund for almost a mouth. No product or refund... This is my first and last exercise.

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Karen L Vivian
Grand Island, US
Sep 04, 2023 11:30 pm EDT
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One of my cereal/salad bowls has chipped! I was wondering if it would be possible to replace it? I have not had the dinnerware set very long. Sorry, that I have not looked up the SKEW #. I am disappointed with the 7.5" salad plates for being so small in diameter! The actual eating surface measures 5".

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0664150751
Mpumalanga /Hendrina, ZA
Oct 23, 2023 2:58 am EDT
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My parcel update said delivered but still in China post my tracking number is AS062740982CN please check. I'm in South Africa

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Dipi
US
Dec 02, 2023 11:14 am EST

Where is my order? If you see the tracking , some PO Box is mentioned. I have no connection with any PO Box. All my packages either get delivered in apartment’s locker or my mail box. I have checked everywhere, my package is not delivered to my address.

I want my item or my refund.

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