4 weeks of "Luxury" failure: Stuck in customs limbo with zero resolution
I am extremely disappointed with the service from Bvlgari regarding a warranty replacement for a £470 pair of sunglasses. It has been nearly four weeks since I raised the issue, and I am still without my product.
Despite Bvlgari admitting the item was faulty, they shipped the replacement from Italy without correctly paying the import duties (DDP). As a result, UPS is demanding £114 in taxes from me. Under the UK Consumer Rights Act 2015, a warranty replacement must be provided at no cost to the consumer.
I have been in a "stalemate" for 10 days. UPS has held the item in a secure warehouse since April 4th because the digital billing hasn't been updated. While I receive polite emails from Bvlgari claiming they have "contacted UPS," nothing changes. The tracking remains blocked, and Bvlgari—who holds the shipping contract—has failed to manage their courier to release my goods.
I have had to open a bank chargeback to protect my funds. If you expect luxury after-sales service to match the luxury price tag, look elsewhere.








