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Makro Online defy c380 eco water dispenser metallic combi fridge freezer

am so so disappointing at this Defy C380 Eco Water Dispenser Metallic Combi Fridge Freezer that we bought at makro woodmead around April. this fridge is very bad and is the reason why i will never by Defy fridges again. We already called the Makro 3 times and the technician already twice to fix it still is not working. And still they tell us we must wait for a week before another technician can come and see it again. My food and vegetables are spoiled and had to throw them away. This is really irritating and they cant give us the new fridge till technician can come and check 3 times.

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Makro Online worst service ever.

Purchased a Fridge from Makro online on 25/11/2018. On 09/10/19 the fridge stopped working. Went to Makro Bloem on the 11/10/19 and they referred me to call center. I contacted the call centre got call service ref: 308447, and was promised that the service provider will contact me the following week. The service provider called on 14th and promised that a technician will come on 16th but till today no one has come or called us. I called the Makro call centre they promised to give feedback but still no one has contacted us. I called again today, I was kept on hold until the call ended. Yet the consultant does not call back. Our food is spoilt and no one seems to give care.
Weather be your service provider or your call centre.

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Makro Online non delivery of product due to stock shortages.

I placed an online order on the 9th of October for 4 Eurolux Industrial Ceiling fans. Paid for in full plus delivery charges, only to get a response a week later of stock shortage and possible supply only in Feb 2020. I have asked for a refund of the monies, only to receive generic emails that my enquiry is with the Support Team for follow up. Ticket nr #312329. To date I have not had any feedback, and needless to say, no refund. I find this unaccepltable.

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Makro Online service

Just want to complain about all the online exclusive on the web side. If I need something from Makro and I open the web side I can scream when it says online exclusive. We don't all have money t pay for delivery as well. If I need something now I want to get it now I don't want to wait. Yes you can left it as online but pleas sell it in store as well for the customer that want to buy it in store.

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Makro Online ryobi circular saw

Personal are unhelpful and ill trained as they do not even know Makros policies. Manager was just as u helpful. Requested names of both, and was not provided. Attempted to take photo to which they turned away or blocked their faces. Really, I am not impressed. Circular saw still not resolved as Makro personnel tried to get me to take it back to Ryobi myself. I'm done with Makro.
Also tried to call their complaints telephone number and had the phone put down on me. Their WhatsApp offering also resulted in no outcome. Really Terrible

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Makro Online budweiser beer

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I purchased a case of budweiser beer on q9-10-2019, first 3 beers tasted great but the 4th one I opened I noticed that there was no gas inside and when I poured it in to a glass there was no foam. Thas happened twice. I need something to drink for the weekend and I'm not willing to take this with and it doesn't taste like it should.
Can someone please contact me on [protected] or [protected]@gmail.com.

Regards

Rudi

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Makro Online online purchase not received

I purchased a TV online on the 14th Oct 2019 they say delivery 2- 5 days on the 18th late afternoon i made contact with their customer support centre where i was told that i can expect my delivery on the 21st to where no issues were raised. Today the 21st Oct 2019 at 11h00 I called customer support again to check on the progress and i was told that the item in question seems to be now out of stock but they don't have any more information to give me, I then asked the person so what now? I was told that they would call me back to give me proper feedback...well still waiting MAK2198207. The order tracking indicator is not accurate at all poor service and communication to customers. I believe this will be my first and last time i purchase from Makro online luckily there are alternative companies for online shopping and their service are way better. I do understand now why these companies are not doing well at this time.

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Makro Online credit card transaction debited twice

I visited the Centurion branch of Makro on Friday 18th October. After standing in the queue and getting to 2 customers from the front, I was approached by a staff member asking if I was paying with card.
I responded "yes" and was asked to come out of the queue to be helped in isolation.
After 20 minutes, time that I could have gone to a normal cashier and left the store, they could not assist, however, the transaction went through my credit card.
I eventually was taken to a normal cashier and the transaction as processed again.
I was assured that the original transaction would be reversed, yet until this morning, the transaction still reflects on my card. My Makro card number is [protected] and the transaction amount is R571.30. I have 2 issues, first the time I spent while staff were being trained at my expense, and second, the duplicated transaction.

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Update by Indran Govender
Oct 23, 2019 7:23 am EDT

Another day and no contact from the Bloemfontein manager, as promised he would. Also no reversal.
I get a call from a lady in Centurion branch today (correct branch at least). Apparently she is the lady that assisted me. So clearly not important enough for the MANAGER to pick up the phone!. She requested my credit card number and exp date so that she can ask the Bank to reverse the amount. Really ? I am supposed to give that information out on the phone ? I was also very specific when the incident happened that I will not come back to the branch to have this sorted because I knew this would be the case. Today.she asked me to come to the branch, which I will not, and cannot do as I am going abroad tomorrow. I asked her to call me back in 10 minutes as I was busy. This was an hour ago.
If this is not sorted in the next 24 hours, it will be published in every complaints platform you can think of. 24 hours !

Update by Indran Govender
Oct 22, 2019 3:47 am EDT

To date, there is no reversal on my credit card. Furthermore, I received a call from a manager from the Bloemfontein branch, when my complaint clearly states that the incident happened in Centurion.
I want to know what is going to be done to prevent me from going to Hello Peter and/or social media with this complaint.

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Makro Online goldair 50cm floor fan

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I phoned Macro head office on Saturday morning to enquire about the 50cm Goldair Fan that is advertised for R649.00. They assured me that Makro Bloemfontein do have stock. I went to the shop in Bloemfontein to buy two of the fans for our company. The manager of the specific department told me that the advert is the fan that is in the 46cm fan's box (see photo attached). He told me that the description on the box is wrong (it was a printing mistake on the box), but he assured me that the fan inside is a 50cm fan and the 50cm is indicated on the fan. Unfortunately, I believed him. When I got back at work we opened the box just to find out that the description on the fan is 46cm and not 50cm.

Why is the 46cm fan being advertised as a 50cm fan? That is false advertising! Why is the manager willing to lie about Makro's packaging and products to ensure a sale?

I use to love shopping at Makro because you get value for your money. However, I am very very disappointed about what happened

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Makro Online sunlight lemon 100

I bought groceries over r2k... Unfortunately I did not buy a bag as usual.. Wen I got to the house I found that sunlight dishwashing liquid have spilled all over the back boot.. Did nt have a problem, cleaned all products affected.. Now later my 6year old graps her drink.. She tells me that all she can taste is the soap.. Now im scared to use all the other items since they all got contacted.. I can't throw away r800 worth of food away.. Please assit.. Im not happy at all..

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Makro Online bobtail 2 in 1 adult dog food

Went to Camps Drift Branch in Pietermaritzburg today to purchase the dog food in your pamphlet 4/2019 for R118. The salesman could not find the product and we concluded the advert was for an item that does not exist. Surely these pamphlets are checked before issue to prevent the public wasting time and money travelling there for nothing.

Thank you

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Makro Online hisense top loader washing machine

I order the machine on the 10 October 2019 order number MAK2196684, it was despatched for delivery on the 12.. it is now the 18 oct still no delivery.. when I call I'm send from pillar to post.. the service is so disgusting to say the least. I call every day using my own airtime, they don't even bother to get back to me or the least give me feedback regarding my products.. the stipulated delivery time is 2-5 days, is now 7 days and the is not evin a promise.

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Makro Online bushtec caprivi ii dome tent - false advertising on special

16 October 2019 we purchased the Bushtec CAPRIVI II Dome tent after seeing the online special advertised at Makro as a 6 sleeper.
Only to arrive at home and come across, to our disappointment, packaging measurements showing the canvas tent is in fact a 4 sleeper.
Makro advertising was very misleading and disappointing, to say the least.
Please contact Mr D Coetzee on [protected]@gmail.com

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Makro Online poor service

We bought a door in door fridge on Monday 7th October 2019. The fridge was delivered the following day but it had dents and we were told the special doesn't come with free installation! That was NEW to our ears.
We refused to take the fridge and drove to the store in question of the dent and the free installation. Long story short we met the sales person and manager they promised they will deliver a proper fridge on Wednesday 9th Oct 2019 and consult LG person for the installation.
Wednesday 9th October 2019 I contacted the delivery department only to be told my package will be delivered later (second load). I was expecting them to prioritize us since we were unhappy but instead we are last on the list in terms of delivery. Later Around 17:00pm I received call from delivery and was told since the LG door in door fridges are normally delivered by LG people so they can also install in the filter on the spot. He then asked if the sales person explained that.There seem to be a communication misalignment within Makro Centurion. I've been calling throughout the day for updates. NO DELIVERY!

Thursday 10th October 2019 We finally received the fridge around 12:00pm WITH NO INSTALLATION!Contacted the sales person I was told that LG takes 48 hours to contact the customer so they can make installation arrangements. Well that's the same sorry I've been hearing since I bought the fridge.

Friday 11th October 2019 went to the store to sort out the installation sorry. It was only then they called LG 🤦🏽‍♀️ The LG technician told me they are no longer doing the free installation and they alerted Makro and gave me a long story! I told him that's not my problem they'll have to sort out the matter with Makro. The LG told the sales person that we should do our own installation! Because I was irritated and frustrated by them I said FINE! But I requested an email from LG saying I can go ahead with the installation. Till today 16th October 2019 I AM STILL WAITING.
Funny enough the day I bought a fridge there was another couple that bought the same fridge we bought. Theirs was delivered the following day with INSTALLATION. Oh or maybe because the couple where white 🤷🏽‍♀️ They received a better service than us. WHICH IS REALLY UNFAIR!
I just feel Markro Centurion is taking advantage of us! I send complaints on your website and also via email; NO RESPOND.
Hoping this will addressed and never happen again.

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Makro Online have not received delivery of my online order mak2191702

I have not received any update or communication regarding delivery of my online order placed on 7 Oct 2019. Order no MAK2191702. I used the WhatsApp platform to follow up yesterday and still waiting. I followed once again earlier today and then called the call centre. I was promised that someone would get back to me with an update but once again, still waiting. This is ridiculous to say the least for a company like Makro. I am really disappointed.

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Makro Online customer complaint: online order #mak2189174 - office chairs

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I placed an order 3 October 2019 which has not been delivered. There has been very little follow up and information given. I have had to make several calls myself to follow up on delivery which I was informed was going to take place on the 07/10/19 by the Customer Care Agent. I got 2 call backs from Customer Care Agents both of them inconclusive. Please escalate and advise on delivery date.

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Makro Online online

Order detail #MAK2158455

Online order #MAK2158455

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6 September 2019

i phoned them every day every day is the same story from the call centre

STEELCRAFT Dish Rack 2 TierProduct ID: [protected]_EAQTY: 1
Unit Price R 64900

ADDIS Comfy Grip Dust Pan and Brush SetProduct ID: [protected]_EAQTY: 1
Unit Price R 13900

Please contact me or refund my money

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Makro Online logitech x56 h.o. t.a. s. - joystick and throttle - wiredproduct id: 390c2a6b-9d77-44dc-8b98-bc5a1ff4c2baqty: 1

I placed my online order on 3rd October 2019 .(MAK2189151). The terms and conditions state delivery between 2 to 5 working days. It is now the 10th of October and i STILL have not received my order. This is utterly unprofessional and every time i speak to a different person and get no feedback. Eventually today i called them again and after treading to cancel the order the truth comes out that they have no stock, and will only be getting stock in December. So i requested the order to be cancelled and now have to wait 7 days for a refund.

If you order anything, don`t use Makro online.

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Update by Jorge Fredrico
Oct 30, 2019 7:11 am EDT

Today is the 30/10/2019 and still waiting for my refund.

Update by Jorge Fredrico
Oct 24, 2019 6:59 am EDT

At last I got a call from Makro and spoke to someone that was helpful, professional and well spoken, what he promised, happened, they picked up the item same day. And this is a thank you to him, appreciated.

Update by Jorge Fredrico
Oct 22, 2019 10:13 am EDT

Today is the 22/10/2019 and now they cut me off when i call and still no change.

Update by Jorge Fredrico
Oct 21, 2019 10:20 am EDT

Today is the 21/10/2019, still no refund and item still not been picked up.And i have to keep on following up to get some sort of feed back.

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I visit the Makro liquor store every so often as I enjoy the specials and their wide selection of sparkling wine. However, it is generally a task I take on with dread as the tills are very often reduced to one being in operation. Last week yhere was a huge order going through the one and only open till point. Next in line was a couple in front of me and...

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Makro Online delivery service

I placed my online order on 30 September 2019. The terms and conditions state delivery between 2 to 5 working days. It is now the 10th of October and i STILL have not received my order. This is utterly unprofessional and is costing me money now as i need the items purchased. Makro won't see me again.

Why promise (and pertinently refer to your terms and conditions) if YOU do not stick to it?

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Makro Online reviews first appeared on Complaints Board on Mar 3, 2009. The latest review Refund was posted on Apr 18, 2024. The latest complaint Courier failing to deliver was resolved on Feb 01, 2022. Makro Online has an average consumer rating of 3 stars from 725 reviews. Makro Online has resolved 268 complaints.
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