As a caring business operating since 2006, our reviews on Google, our website and Facebook will testify to this. As a small business that strives for excellence and positive customer reviews, I feel it important to share some facts.
Upon the customer receiving the damaged product, it left us in perfect condition and the damage happened in transit, an emailed complaint was sent over the weekend. This was then followed up with a further complaint about alignment on the invitations. First thing on Monday morning, myself - the owner, spoke to the customer apologising profusely, and reassuring we would replace all items. Also offering to make the invitations to save her time as the DIY option had been chosen.
It was decided by the customer that she didn’t like the colour of one of the items, this was also amended as part of the replacements.
At this point, the customer informed us stamps had been affixed to all RSVP cards that were subsequently deemed to be unsatisfactory, costing £40, a refund was immediately offered for those stamps. No comment was made about other stamps on envelopes. Later, as this customer escalated in demands, it was noted that the difference in the alignment was 2mm from the agreed proof, which many would argue is within tolerance of production.
The envelope size was correct for this order and the address labels were fine, however, the liners had been damaged in transit. We were asked to replace the envelopes and send them made with liners and address labels reprinted and added, again we agreed without question.
Edit: Envelope assembly was not mentioned by myself as there wasn’t an issue with the main envelope but was later clarified via email as the expectation by the customer.
Whilst working on remaking the order, the customer chased the refund for the stamps which was being done that day (day 3) at this point she told us that the stamps had been affixed to her correctly sized postal envelopes and demanded a further £40 to be refunded.
This is where we drew the line, whilst not being rude but simply not agreeing with an unfair demand. The customer would not compromise over this, instead threatening a negative review. As there were perfect envelopes, with stamps, we replaced the liners. When this was not acceptable, we offered for the stamped envelopes to be returned so we could add the liners and address labels, she refused.
All replacement items were sent within three days. A full refund has also been offered for the items to be returned.
Carol