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Pick n Pay Order not received

I ordered huggies(nappies) for my baby. The time was 16:15, til 20:00, my order is not here. My baby run out of nappies, the money already went out of my account, now I don't have money to buy else where, and my order is not being delivered. It has been saying waiting for the driver to pick up. I'm really not happy cause my baby has no diapers to wear now. I have been calling and emailing with no response.

Desired outcome: I would like a refund

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Pick n Pay Charges at till is always higher then marked up

Almost every week I have to check price charged at till to what is displayed on product. This week it was tomatos on special for R8. At till charged original price if R21,99

Last week it was cream cheese charged R42,99 at till, was labelled R39,99. When I complained they said it's the merchandiser fault. Shocking to blame someone else.

This is a strategy of PNP to charge more at the till as 99% of people never check

Desired outcome: PNP to fix this for the sack of all South Africans that shop there.

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i have been followed by one of the pick n pay store in Moruleng mall from last year and i have reported the matter to the mall office and there was no follow up done, i was not contacted and nothing changed. I went to the store yesterday and asked for a manager to lay a complint about the same person and i was not sertisfied about how the matter was handled...

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Pick n Pay 8799108

If I could rate it zero I would order items yesterday afternoon and still never recieve items better to use checkers 60 because there delivery is always on time never a time where you delivered on time I could not make supper because of your incompetence Call centre is useless you would end up wasting all your airtime before speaking to anymore No point emailing because of no response Can't cancel your order on the app Worst service ever

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Pick n Pay On Sunday afternoon I forgot my shoes.

On Sunday afternoon the 20th of August,I forgot my black shoes at the parcel,and bought some groceries and left the shop and later remembered.On Tuesday the 22nd I went to collect them and was told I must pay a storage amount of 60 rand sadly I didn't have that amount the manager told me to come back when I have the money, yesterday I sent my sister blas she was going to town and was sent back and told I must come myself and the shoes are not there anymore,today again I am going myself hoping to get them back.

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My name is Nosipho and I went to Umlazi Mega City Pick Pick n pay on the 23rd of August 2023. When I got there. There three promotion posters for a fruits combo so I grabbed it under the impression that it is is a good deal. When I went for the vegetable combo I asked for the green paper that was included on the poster but the store assistant said "if it i...

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Good day My name is Lloyd and i am working at woolworths Brentwood park Please correct me if i am wrong,i was at pnp Brentwood park i am buying cigarettes there everyday because i am working at the mall Today i was there and there was a long queue people paying their items at kiosk so i jumped the queue went to the front ask the cashier to help me she...

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Pick n Pay Pies

I bought pies at Farrarmere pick n pay on 22nd August 2023 at about 11am. I could not choose the chicken mayo as they were burnt around the top edges. Wheny mom proceeded to eat her pepper steak pie when I got home it had hardly any meat in it. It was almost devoid of any filling. My mom also said it was not fresh tasting. I attempted to email Farrarmere Pick n Pay to complain and their email listed on the web is incorrect. As an ex journalist I find this bad service for those prices unacceptable as it is clearly the I don't care attitude. I expect some form of response as it needs to be addressed.

Desired outcome: I would like Farrarmere pick n pay to correct their email address online so that we can complain directly 'in wiritng' about their sub standard pies that are not worth the buy.

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Pick n Pay False advertising

During my purchase at Pick n Pay I received with my till slip a smart shopper voucher for "25% off Flying Fish pressed lemon NRB 330ml" valid from 01/08/2023 to 13/08/2023.

Today I went to my local Pick n Pay store (Brentwood Park) and bought one case of Flying Fish pressed lemon NRB 330ml.

The management then did not want to give me the 25% off as promised on the voucher and said that it was only applicable if you buy one bottle of Flying Fish pressed lemon NRB 330ml.

It must be noted that on the voucher there is no quantity specified therefore it is open for each one's interpretation.

If it only applicable to one bottle the following must be noted.

The vast majority of people buy beer in a six pack, a dozen or a case.

It is therefore out of the ordinary to have the voucher applicable to one bottle as no quantity is specified, and is therefore in my opinio false advertering.

Desired outcome: I should receive the 25% discount on the R 284.99 that I paid.The discount can be refunded to me on my smart shopper card.([protected])

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Pick n Pay Service

Every weekend pick n pay ques are ridiculous.

Spar Ques are just as long but goes way quicker

Diesel has gone up and unfortunately pnp is the closest to me but every weekend you stand 20min to 30 min in the que.

While staff walks up and down laughing

When asking the manager he says no those staff is on Training and doesn't belong to this branch !

Sort this out please

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Pick n Pay Pork steaks

On Wednesday 2nd August my fiance bought 3x pkt of pork steaks each pack valued at R73.00 each. Yesterday we had a small braai and ut it onto the coals. After a few minutes my fiance called me questioning me do I get that smell and it was 4 of the steaks that had a stinge to it, very unpleasant smell. As a loyal customer I am very disappointed bec I always purchase my goodies at pnp.

Desired outcome: I don't want my money back I just want it to be replaced.

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Pick n Pay Trolley guy

Respect sir

Your staff member he's name is Malnga trolley fetching.

Your staff is an cheater because I'm selling phone samsung A70 2nd hand price is R2500 but your staff member Malnga is pay only R1400 and he was say me i give you your remaining balance end of the July but right now your staff member is not picking up my call and is also not give me remaining balance.

Shame on your management because you keep cheap person for the jobs.

Regards :- Eden Tech Shahzaib

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Pick n Pay Defy washing machine

I bought a Defy top loader washing machine at PnP Maponya Mall. They delivered the washing machine without pipes and I called them to notify them about this. A week later there was still no communication and I had to contact the driver. The lady who helped me was Zinhle and she said she just forgot about it. That was very unprofessional , please train your staff to be more professional.

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Pick n Pay Ginger biscuits

On the 2/7/2023 i bought some ginger biscuits on your special, 2 @ R21.99 came to R43.98 less discount R13.98 which is two for R15.00 each.

On the 4/7/2023 i go back to buy some more, The same special is on but I am now told 3 for 2.

This is how it breaks down. 3 @ R20.99 (price now R2.00 less) = R62.97 less R20.99 = R41.98 for 2 plus 1 free. Divide this by 3 you pay R13.99 (R14).

So effectively you are only getting it cheaper by R1.00.

I am not happy with this.

Regards

Cathreen

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Pick n Pay Pick n pay clothing glenvista store - mulbarton

Terrible! I went to PnP Clothing store in Glenvista Shopping Centre in Mulbarton on the 11.07.2023 to purchase a few items that I needed! Knowing that they close at 6 I made sure that I was there before 6. On entering the store I felt so uncomfortable at first because of the way they all looked at me, I started to look for the items when a lady approached me and asked me to please leave the store as they want to go home! Is this how a customer is supposed to be treated? Horrific, I stop at pnp daily to purchase my necessary groceries. I will never go back to any pnp store if this is the way they treat their customers!

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Pick n Pay Falsely advertised and highly misleading foods

I ordered a snack online on the MrD app and had a replacement of custard rolls set which I picked, to my GREATEST disappointment what I received was a sweet roll with a half teaspoon dollop of [censored]ty tasting custard on top NOT EVEN INSIDE the roll... If i wanted a piece of bread painted in sugar with some yellow looking gunk on I'd paint my own rolls with sugar and save myself from eating a dry [censored] roll with yellow gelatine on.

Highly disgusting and very misleading on the app pictures.

Desired outcome: Sort your [censored] out

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Pick n Pay Order #8109494

Terrible.

The third time I have had a problem with PNP ASAP. Requested delivery at 4:30pm on the 8th July 2023. I called after 7 wondering what was going on with my delivery. Since it initially said delivery time was 18:30-19:30. Plenty time to receive my order. I was told my package was still at the store and the first agent I spoke to requested a driver and stated there were hardly drivers there. I then contacted after 8 again and the second agent said my package was still at the store. A driver was apparently being assigned. I then informed the agent if my delivery was not sent through that evening I would like a refund. I then waited and still no driver. I was told that my package would be delivered that evening. Yet nothing and the ASAP app then switched to the package stating it would be delivered the next day (which I informed the second Agent of, Tanya and she informed me that it would be delivered that evening, not the next day). I then called the next day and told the third agent that I would like a refund. We went back and forth and I informed her that as the consumer I have the right to a refund and the right to a free package. You have not delivered my packages on the day that it was required. You have then chosen to deliver it the next day and I have asked the second agent that if my package was not delivered on the specified time and day that I requested that I would like a refund. None of this has happened. Your third agent and the manager she reportedly spoke to stated that I could not get my package and refund. That I should give back the package in order to receive my refund. This is a violation of a consumers rights. They have chosen to stick to protocol when their consumer has been inconvenienced. No apology from the third agent and refusing to refund my money back on the call. I have chosen to send back the package and once again protocol dictated that I should wait for you guys to do your jobs, have confirmation that your products are sent back to your store before you can refund my money. Your staff has no training in dealing with angry consumers other than to end the call when a consumer has sworn. No interest in resolving the matter by going above and beyond for your consumers by providing the intended goods and services with a refund as it is my right. Then she chose to end the call because I, as an upset customer have sworn. I have been inconvenienced once again and nothing has been done about it. Pnp chooses to protect themselves and fight for their consumers rights. They do not deserve to remain open if their obligation is towards themselves and not their consumers.

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This delivery service is appalling. Your staff does not know how to satisfy your customer and are only focused on your protocols. it is disgusting that you have not been shut down yet. You will need to rethink your strategy on how you choose to deal with consumer complaints and the violation of a consumers rights. You have no idea how to keep your customers happy.

Desired outcome: I expect a refund, and apology and a free package of my order. I expect staff to be trained properly and for their policies to be redone.

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Pick n Pay Car license disk

I did my license disk renewal online in November 2022, it's 3 July and still no disk. I paid R845. I emailed, called, visited the hypermarket in Brackenfell, all to no avail. About a month ago someone called me and asked if I still want it, and I said yes, still no disk. It has been 9 months, in about 3 or 4 months, I will have paid R 845 without receiving what I paid for. If I receive a penalty from the traffic department for this, I will certainly take legal action, this is daylight robbery.

Desired outcome: Give me my disk ASAP, or give me a refund and a document I can give the traffic department stating it is your fault so that they don't fine me.

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Pick n Pay Lasagne ready cooked (fresh food section)

I bought Lasagne & Chicken and mushroom Pie cooked meals at Pick n Pay Rondebosch, Cape Town on 23/06. Upon warming up, they both had funky smells. The Lasagna tastes awful and since it is made with milk or cream of some sort , the cream or milk being spoilt overpowered the entire taste of the lasagna. It tastes like eating spoilt milk mixed with the rest of the lasagna condiments.

I checked the sell by date and it was today(23/06). I don't understand how food with the sell by date of the same day I purchased it can taste so rotten.

I am convinced the cooked food they sell is already expired( maybe 2/3 days overdue) and they just change the sell by date until all the meals are purchased.

I'm tired of buying meals from Pick n Pay that are already expired. It is not the first time and I would like for this complaint to be taken seriously.

Desired outcome: - A response and apology to show that this complaint has been noted and taken seriously.- Warn staff about reselling products they know have been in way past the real sell by/expiry date. - Refund

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Pick n Pay Misleading advertising

The advertising of lamb meat of 2023 week 17 on page 4 says " Locally sourced from responsible farmers" and even includes photos of lamb that might fit the description. Visiting their shops shows lamb meat of the worst possible quality. This cant be from responsible farming, might be from a feedlot.

See attached photo of actual meat and 2 photos from the pamphlet.

https://pnp-hybris-media-prod.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/media/2023/catalogues/week17/BLGTHS22846_01_1906203_25062023_Top%20up%20your%20trolley%20with%20our%20Birthday%20deals.pdf

Desired outcome: Pick n Pay should retract this add and institute some basic quality control.

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Pick n Pay is a South African retailer offering groceries, clothing, and general merchandise. They provide in-store shopping, online ordering, and delivery services. The company also has a loyalty program and offers financial services.
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