2/5

posted Jun-13-2003
I have made quite a few purchases from Overstock - mainly but not exclusively by any means books. Up until my last order, no complaints. But the last one led me to an experience I could have done very well without.
My order consisted of 3 books and one CD. Simple, right? Not if you're Overstock, apparently. For one of the books, I received cassettes instead. A pain, but should be simple to fix, or so I thought. Two telephone calls to Overstock customer service resulted in a lot of promises and my having to re-order the book, although Overstock agreed with me that the link I clicked on to purchase the book was the problem.
I would get an RMA via email, I would get credited, and I would have to write a note explaining it all, they said. A week later, no RMA. No nothing. I just hope I receive a book this time and not tapes.
I know I could fuss with the credit card company and dispute the charge, but you know what? Twice recently I have had to do that and I am not up to another round of it at the moment. So, I will donate the tapes to an elderly or blind advocacy organization and take my small tax write-off for them. I'll feel good about that, it won't cost me a bundle, and with a little luck I might still get the book.
Would I order again? Yeah, most likely. Still, this wasn't a satisfactory experience. Their CS people were pleasant enough but, IMO, not competent enough to fix my problem.
Be careful, it's a jungle out there!

This review was modified by
bluecrab22 on July 28 2004 12:00:12 PM