First of all, I would like to thank you for all the contributors to this forum. I learned much from you through the years.
As I'm planning and purchasing supplies to build my new pond (just moved to a new house last June), I ran into this dealer on MarvinGardensStore.com and thought I would get a good deal on the liner. Turned out to be the worse experience I have had with any retailer period. The site claimed to have free shipping over $75 purchase with no disclaim of exceptions. I made two liners (15x15 and 20x30 pieces) purchase and paid roughly $500 which is a great deal compares to Ebay. 2 weeks gone by with no update. I email customer service and a guy name Jim Grieve claimed that he contacted me multiple times about making shipping charges payment. I swear I check my email about every 5 minutes through out the work day and same with my phone. There has not been any contact from the business period. So I email back, asking for details. No reply. I called the business and got direct extension to his desk, left voice message, no reply. This repeats couple of times. As frustration grew I asked for a refund and he emailed back gave out his cell phone number (cc: customer service email) as to claim he did contact me. Yet same thing happened, no answer with voice message and still no answer. I'm beyond frustrated at this point and ask for refund.
The guy email me back and accused me of theft by attempt to avoid paying shipping charge.. what the??? The transaction was made and paid for. There isn't an option of choosing "free shipping" vs choosing to pay for shipping.
Just wondering with all the folks on here who frequently buy pond items, that you ever ran into this retail business and/or have similar experience.
Mike
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Below are records of the communication excluding the phone calls I made with messages that never once got a return call.
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To
Jim Grieve MarvinGardensStore. Com - Customer Service
Jim,
I hope you are not the owner of the business as I will take this case up with my Visa card to get my refund and also will do my utmost diligent to made ownership aware of your deceptive practice and lack of integrity. This is my first time ordering from Marvin Garden store as a recommendation from another customer. How do I attempt theft if the transaction is made and paid for through your website? Isn't it a contractual obligation on your side to fulfill the orders as it has been paid and invoiced. I have also documented with phone records and emails records of my communications. Let me be clear to all those who may receive this email that I have NOT receive any communication of any form from you about shipping charges until February 27 "after" which I have asked you about the status of the order. I have call the 18887586191 multiple times to try to contact you about shipping charges and sent messages on your phone including message that I was willing to pay for shipping charge however you never reply (not once!). I have also contacted your cell phone as you instructed on the emails below but you never answer your phone. Left messages that you never answered. I only have one credit card, check my records, check my address, when did I ever buy from your business before? This is the first time and the worse of any kind of retail I have ever experienced before including ordering products from overseas. Your deceptive practice and and personal theft accusation is an attack of my integrity and it will not be forgotten.
Please, please DO NOT reply to this email as I will only be expecting a refund for the purchased items.
Mike
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From: Jim Grieve marvingardensstore@yahoo.com
To: Mike
Sent: Wednesday, March 18, 2015 10:30 PM
Subject: Re: Please refund ASAP!: Urgent -Re: MarvinGardensStore.com: New Order # 100004984
Mike you have never replied to our emails regarding the shipping charges due that you attempted to avoid at check out. You have never responded , yet have made several threats and false accusations. I have provided my phone number several times which you have ignored and never contacted me. All is documented and in fact you may need a lawyer to defend you for your actions and your theft of services per your transaction. Your attempt to avoid paying the freight charges by clicking free freight when freight was due is theft. If I recall you were caught before.
I do expect a call Thursday form you as you.
Jim
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On Wednesday, March 18, 2015 11:01 PM, Mike Nguyenwrote:
Please refund my order. It has been over a month. Multiple calls and message through emails and phone, no reply. I don't even know what Jim or whatever his name suppose to sound like.
I am more than frustrated and have had enough. Please expedite my refund. Should it not be fulfilled my next communication to your business will be from my lawyer.
Thank you
Mike
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From: Mike
To: Customer Service CustomerService@MarvinGardensStore.com
Sent: Wednesday, March 11, 2015 10:15 AM
Subject: Please refund!: Urgent -Re: MarvinGardensStore.com: New Order # 100004984
You know what, please refund me for my order. I will take my business else where.
Thank you
Mike
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From: Mike
To: Jim Grieve marvingardensstore@yahoo.com
Sent: Wednesday, March 11, 2015 10:04 AM
Subject: Re: ???: Urgent -Re: MarvinGardensStore.com: New Order # 100004984
Your number cannot be reached. I will try again in a few hours.
Mike
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From: Mike
To: Jim Grieve marvingardensstore@yahoo.com
Sent: Wednesday, March 11, 2015 10:00 AM
Subject: Re: ???: Urgent -Re: MarvinGardensStore.com: New Order # 100004984
One of the other customer is An Lam.
I will be calling shortly.
Mike
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From: Jim Grieve marvingardensstore@yahoo.com
To: Mike
Sent: Wednesday, March 11, 2015 9:31 AM
Subject: Re: ???: Urgent -Re: MarvinGardensStore.com: New Order # 100004984
Hi Mike,
We have emailed you regarding the shipping charges due. Liners DO NOT ship free. Please porovide the two names of the customers you claim you have heard of problems? The only way for you to now contact me is via the phone. My cell number is 609-868-3763 I will be expecting your call.
Thank you,
Jim
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On Tuesday, March 10, 2015 4:35 PM, Mike wrote:
What kind of business are you guys running here???
How many time do I have to call, leave message, and email???
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From: Mike
To: Jim Grieve marvingardensstore@yahoo.com
Sent: Tuesday, March 3, 2015 12:50 PM
Subject: Urgent -Re: MarvinGardensStore.com: New Order # 100004984
Jim,
Is there a status on this order? We need it to finalize construction.
Thanks
Mike
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From: Mike
To: Jim Grieve marvingardensstore@yahoo.com
Sent: Friday, February 27, 2015 3:59 PM
Subject: Re: MarvinGardensStore.com: New Order # 100004984
Jim,
This must be a mistake. This is the "first" email I've received from you. I check my email every 5 minutes of the day as it's part of my other business accounts.
Also, the order is free shipping. Why would there be shipping charge?
I have heard of 2 other customers with the same issue. What's causing the delay?
Thanks
Mike
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From: Jim Grieve marvingardensstore@yahoo.com
To: Mike
Sent: Friday, February 27, 2015 10:05 AM
Subject: Re: MarvinGardensStore.com: New Order # 100004984
Hi,
I have emailed you twice asking you to arrange payment for the shipping. I can not find a response form you .Please advise.
Thank you.
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On Friday, February 27, 2015 10:05 AM, Mike Nguyenwrote:
Hello,
This order has been pending for over 2 weeks!
Please provide an update as it's delaying our construction order as well.
Thank you
A concerned customer
From: MarvinGardensStore. com - Customer Service CustomerService@MarvinGardensStore.com
To: Mike
Sent: Tuesday, February 10, 2015 2:06 PM
Subject: MarvinGardensStore.com: New Order # 100004984
MarvinGardensStore.com
Hello, -
Thank you for your order from MarvinGardensStore.com. Once your package ships we will send an email with a link to track your order. You can check the status of your order by logging into your account. If you have any questions about your order please contact us at CustomerService@MarvinGardensStore.com or call us at 888-758-6191 Monday - Friday, 9am - 5pm EST.
Your order confirmation is below. Thank you again for your business.
Your Order #100004984 (placed on February 10, 2015 3:06:10 PM EST)
Billing Information: Payment Method:
United States
T: 81727xxxxx
Credit or Debit Card
Credit Card Type:
Visa
Credit Card Number:
xxxx-9965
Payer Email:
Shipping Information: Shipping Method:
United States
T: 817xxxxxxx Free Shipping - Free
Item Sku Qty Subtotal
Boxed Liner 15'x15' epdm 15x15 1 $143.88
Custom Mini Roll 20'x30' SPLIMI20X30 1 $379.88
Subtotal $523.76
Shipping & Handling $0.00
Discount (Mgs cc5) -$26.19
Grand Total $497.57
Thank you, MarvinGardensStore.com