Amazon OVERCHARGING and NOT ANSWERING CALLS!
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Amazon OVERCHARGING and NOT ANSWERING CALLS!
Wow. Amazon is having a bad day (and thus so am I).
An order just shipped, and they upped the charge $2.98 - I only know that from my CC (internet) and going to check the order.
Instead of free super saver shipping (-$4.98), they only took off (-$2.00) for some weird reason. WHEN they shipped of course, when I made the order, the charges were fine.
I then called their number and THEY WON'T ANSWER - "due to circumstances beyond our control, we cannot complete your call".
Well, that's a fine kettle of fish. I wonder how many extra dollars they are getting by simply adding to the cost of orders and not telling people? Not everyone will call - and it appears that those who do might not get through.
An order just shipped, and they upped the charge $2.98 - I only know that from my CC (internet) and going to check the order.
Instead of free super saver shipping (-$4.98), they only took off (-$2.00) for some weird reason. WHEN they shipped of course, when I made the order, the charges were fine.
I then called their number and THEY WON'T ANSWER - "due to circumstances beyond our control, we cannot complete your call".
Well, that's a fine kettle of fish. I wonder how many extra dollars they are getting by simply adding to the cost of orders and not telling people? Not everyone will call - and it appears that those who do might not get through.
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Fairness in reporting:
As usual, they fixed it by refunding (eventually) the overcharge to my credit card although it usually takes a week or so to appear, and (also as always) right at a credit card cycle, so it will appear next cycle.
But, also as usual, when I asked "why did I have to call at all?" and "how many OTHER people are being overcharged who DON'T call?" ---- I just get silence on the other end.
As usual, they fixed it by refunding (eventually) the overcharge to my credit card although it usually takes a week or so to appear, and (also as always) right at a credit card cycle, so it will appear next cycle.
But, also as usual, when I asked "why did I have to call at all?" and "how many OTHER people are being overcharged who DON'T call?" ---- I just get silence on the other end.
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I was overcharged, never called, never noticed, and received e-mails from amazon stating they overcharged me, and were refunding the difference. I thought it was nice of them. I would have never noticed.
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Oh great something else to worry about from Amazon. I just had an order ship yesterday but it appears from their website and email confirmation they are charging me the correct price. However the charge hasn't posted to my credit card yet.
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Trying to be fair - Amazon almost always fixes the problem WHEN YOU CALL.
But yes, in addition to GCs disappearing, trivia nickels not being applied, STL disappearing, etc. add "not really getting free super saver shipping" to the list once an order ships.
This was an order for a DVD and a book - it appears that MIGHT have been what caused the problem, but I don't really know.
But yes, in addition to GCs disappearing, trivia nickels not being applied, STL disappearing, etc. add "not really getting free super saver shipping" to the list once an order ships.
This was an order for a DVD and a book - it appears that MIGHT have been what caused the problem, but I don't really know.
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Originally posted by Seeker
This was an order for a DVD and a book - it appears that MIGHT have been what caused the problem, but I don't really know.
This was an order for a DVD and a book - it appears that MIGHT have been what caused the problem, but I don't really know.
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Originally posted by deadlax
I was overcharged, never called, never noticed, and received e-mails from amazon stating they overcharged me, and were refunding the difference. I thought it was nice of them. I would have never noticed.
I was overcharged, never called, never noticed, and received e-mails from amazon stating they overcharged me, and were refunding the difference. I thought it was nice of them. I would have never noticed.
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I checked my order shipping today and the $50 gc i had applied disappeared. I'm keeping an eye on my cc statement to see how much they actually charge me.
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They got back to me the same day and told me my GC would be applied. It still doesn't show up in my account that way, and my cc still isn't charged.
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Yeah, I just logged in and a $25 GC was gone and I had only gotten 2 dollars off for shipping. I called and they said they would fix it, but it would take 7-10 days to appear on my card.
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Originally posted by Hobgoblin
I dont think any of this is intentional. The software operating their website is filled with bugs and produces all these mistakes.
I dont think any of this is intentional. The software operating their website is filled with bugs and produces all these mistakes.
You'd think they would IMPROVE over the years, as opposed to getting MUCH worse.
I now have to track EVERY Amazon order - and guess what - almost 1 in 4 get messed up somehow. That's WAY too high.
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Originally posted by Hobgoblin
I dont think any of this is intentional. The software operating their website is filled with bugs and produces all these mistakes.
I dont think any of this is intentional. The software operating their website is filled with bugs and produces all these mistakes.
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Originally posted by dvd-fanman
Sounds like they need to fire their entire IT department and get some people in there that know what they are doing.
Sounds like they need to fire their entire IT department and get some people in there that know what they are doing.
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Originally posted by LASERMOVIES
I don't think their jobs are in danger if they are helping Amazon's profits and stock prices.
I don't think their jobs are in danger if they are helping Amazon's profits and stock prices.
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sorry if i missed this, but where is the number to contact amazon? Can someone post it? I was on the site and the only thing I could find was how to contact them by e-mail.
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Originally posted by Dorsalphin
sorry if i missed this, but where is the number to contact amazon? Can someone post it? I was on the site and the only thing I could find was how to contact them by e-mail.
sorry if i missed this, but where is the number to contact amazon? Can someone post it? I was on the site and the only thing I could find was how to contact them by e-mail.