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posted Jan-08-2005
I called and placed an order for a Canon PowerShot A95 at 9:30AM on 12/17 (I was told that, yes, they were in stock). By 12/22, when I had received neither an email acknowledgement, a tracking number or my order, I called Profeel Customer Service. Had to leave a voicemail requesting them to call me back. I began to get more than a little annoyed & a little worried when they had not called back after several hours (their voicemail message said they would call back within a half an hour.) Late that afternoon I did get a call. The Cust Rep said she thought "all the A95s went out that morning" & I would be able to get a tracking number that evening.
I was still not able to get a tracking number until late the next day showing that the camera was picked up at 4:17 PM on 12/22 by DHL. I FINALLY received my camera about 8:30 AM on 12/27.
Also, the website said to mention their web page for a free gift. Some retailers send some little dodad & others offer items at a discount (which I was hoping for). When I asked about it, the Rep made some comment about people wanting free gifts, that I didn't completely understand, & said she'd make a note. I guess just getting my camera at all was my free gift, because that's all I received.
I made three internet purchases at other retailers later that same day (12/17) and received all of them before Christmas. So I would have to say that I would think twice about ordering from Profeel again, especially if I need the item quickly.