I’m not one for leaving negative, feed back, especially on-line and for those who know me well enough will back me up when I say, I believe I have moral compass.
A couple of weeks ago, I called into ... Read More
I’m not one for leaving negative, feed back, especially on-line and for those who know me well enough will back me up when I say, I believe I have moral compass.
A couple of weeks ago, I called into the Classic Ink Co. in Stockton on Tees to enquire about a small tattoo I had in mind (my first). Following a brief chat I booked an appointment for the 11th November at 10am and left a £20 deposit. A few days later, work and a difficult personal situation, forced me to call to cancel. When no one picked up the phone at 10am that morning, I left a message explaining who I was and that I need to reschedule my appointment.
I rang on Friday 1 December and asked when they could make a new appointment. They said Tuesday 3pm, 5 December should be fine. I said I’d call back to confirm, but instead called into the shop.
I spoke to the guy in the shop (the same guy I had the conversation on the phone) and he found the day and date in the appointment book. He then looked at the floor and asked me for a deposit. I explained I had already paid a deposit of £20. He replied that this was non refundable and that I would need to pay the deposit again. I explained I wasn’t asking for my deposit back, I just wanted to make a new appointment and couldn’t understand why I would need to pay another deposit.
He paced around the counter shaking his head nervously. He answered that I hadn’t turned up for the last appointment and that would need to pay another deposit. I drew his attention to the fact I had left a message on their answer phone, as no one picked up my call at 10am. He shook his head again, saying I hadn’t left a message. I asked him to check his voice male; it should still be on there. All business would check their voice mall surly. He refused quite blankly
to listen to his messages.
Needless to say I walked out. I can’t describe this as bad customer service, that would sound too good. All I can say is that this was an utter disgrace. For a supporter of our town and local retailers, I’m ashamed to say this happened in my town.
Very disappointed. Read Less