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“Broken TV on arrival”

★☆☆☆☆

written by RWestern2021 on 30/08/2021

I ordered a Panasonic UHD TV, on offer as last one. Item arrived quickly, unpacked and set up. On powering up it was apparent that the screen was impact damaged. I checked the box and the shipping label was put OVER a hole in the box where it appears to have been pierced. This lined up with the damaged area. I reported the TV as damaged, no further stock was available but I was offered the newer model with a £50 discount. I decided to wait until I got my refund. TV was collected by DPD, arrived 19/08/21 apparently. 10 days later no email from superfi, no refund and I am now raising as a dispute with PayPal. What a waste of my time.

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“Superfi rubbish rubbish”

★☆☆☆☆

written by MaddisonMcGarry on 05/01/2019

Ordered tv online paid for it but not in stock they wasnt interested in getting me one so got refund never going to superfi again argos are best......

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“DISGUSTING CUSTOMER SERVICE”

★☆☆☆☆

written by 235Willis on 30/11/2018

I had the worst customer experience with SuperFi Birmingham branch. I have a Monitor Audio MASS 5.1 system purchased from SuperFi 15 months ago. Monitor Audio gives 5 year warranty on their products which SuperFi also states on their website. Just recently my belowed MASS W200 subwoofer broke down. I have contacted online customer chat explaining situation and was advised to call and take my subwoofer to the nearest SuperFi branch in Birmingham (67 Smallbrook Queensway, Birmingham B5 4HX). After calling SuperFi Birmingham branch and explaining that my subwoofer has been purchased 15 months ago but is still under 5 years warranty - I was told to take my subwoofer to them. Now this subwoofer weighs 16 kg and comes in a very big box. There is no parking next to the entrance to this branch. We parked half a mile away and carried this subwoofer to the branch to get looked at and taken for repairs or replacement. NOW HERE IS WHERE DISGUSTING CUSTOMER SERVICE COMES IN: We were told to bring subwoofer in to the branch, but when we came branch manager was extremely rude and not interested in honoring 5 years warranty despite his employees telling him that this item is still under warranty. I showed all the purchase papers (invoice with exact purchase date) and brought subwoofer in original packaging with all original paperwork. Basically this managers so called answer was: YOU PURCHASED THIS ITEM IN MANCHESTER SO YOU SHOULD TAKE IT TO MANCHESTER FOR REPAIRS YOURSELF, and also ONLY the person written in the invoice that made a purchase 15 months ago can take this item for repairs. So if this PERSON who made initial purchase is abroad, dead or unable to bring the item in person, YOU HAVE NO WARRANTY! We felt really unpleasant after receiving such customer support, where we were told to take subwoofer for repairs to Birmingham SuperFi branch after our details were checked over the phone, just to be turned down and told to go elsewhere. Fortunately Monitor Audio gives excellent customer support, after I told Monitor Audio the situation with this subwoofer and poor service received at SuperFi - they have sent me the replacement part within a week. Thumbs Up to Monitor Audio for being a great company that looks after their customers. HUGE thumbs down for SuperFi for being arrogant and not bothered to help their customers.

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“Buyer Beware”

★☆☆☆☆

written by MrFigg on 16/08/2017

I will keep this brief as possible I placed an order for £549 of hifi equipment from Superfi on the Amazon website. Superfi delivered equipment other than that I had ordered. They claimed this was due to them listing it incorrectly on Amazon, their error, but due to my commitments being available at home for them to collect the items before they will give me money back will leave me out of pocket.....so buyer beware because it doesn't bother them that is due solely to their incompetence

Mrfigg's Response to MrFigg's Review

Written on: 17/08/2017

At one point I asked the member of staff I was dealing with to refer my complaint to his superior as he just ignored my suggestions to resolve the matter, he wouldn't do so.....that says it all about the attitude of their "customer service"

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“Be very careful, very very careful ... ”

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written by on 24/10/2016

Let me cut to the chase - no product knowledge (I found the answer quicker on the net) - manager had no knowldege of bi wiring/bi amping and had to seek help - seemingly no way of knowing if the stock is ex display or not - at first I was ASSURED it was brand new, sealed and reduced to £299 - they sent me payment details with jepegs of the damaged goods - the manager didn't realise it was ex display - that suggests that they have poor processes and maybe sell used stock as new - manager tried to mislead me by telling me the item was £499 reduced to £299 - they actually had it on offer for £349 in store! - very underhand practice which reminded me of a car salesman - my complaint has been ignored - I cannot imagine what reaction I would get if I bought something I wanted to return

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“item returned to me faulty”

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written by McIntyrekp264 on 20/05/2016

had a fault with my sony turntable so returned it to be fixed.the turntable was returned to me with no belt in it.ive emailed them and they are just ignoring me.i am now left with a faulty turntable and being ignored by the company that sold it to me.AVOID THIS COMPANY!

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“Ordered, canceled, re-ordered, out of stock”

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written by McGrath404 on 31/12/2015

I placed 2 orders with Superfi on Christmas eve. One order eventually went through on 28/12, but the other was canceled due to my credit card being declined and I was told to re-order. Very strange, as the same card was used for both orders and there were plenty of funds available. I phoned my credit card company who confirmed that the card was not declined and the payments were both marked as "pending". I re-ordered the item anyway and confirmed with Superfi over the phone that I would only be charged once (we'll see). On checking my order status, the item which was in stock when originally ordered, and in stock when I placed the re-order today, was now out of stock and awaiting delivery from the supplier. I suspect that my original order wasn't canceled due to my credit card, but someone who works there, or their friend, wanted the last set of speakers and canceled my order with a spurious reason to get them. The speakers were to be used at a new years party, but I've got no idea when they will be arriving now and I'll have to borrow some. Their prices are good, but I won't be using Superfi as my first choice again.

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“Out of stock, try to contact for a week, no response.”

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written by huangxq on 14/12/2015

Avoid this company at all costs. Place an order. Waited 10 days, money was taken away from my card straight away. Waited 10 days, no dispatch. Contacted them for a week, only get through telephone with someone once, the person said he will find out and call me back, which he never did. Called more times, each time on hold for 20 minutes, then they automatically hang up. Email them few times, no response. Email to cancel order, no response. I had to raise a paypal dispute to get me money back. If you paid by card, what can you do? Seriously, do not fall the trap by them. Avoid them at all costs.

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“Good price poor customer service”

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written by Malakaid172 on 05/12/2014

Positives Good price (best I found for what I wanted) Helpful chap on the Nottingham head office telephone number (when eventually found it) Negatives No confirmation email no delivery date or tracking number woeful customer service help line not helpful as nobody ever answers same with email 24 hour delievry--oh no it isn't Would I use again? Only if I was going to one of the shops in person and could walk out with the product there and then, online? not on your nelly!

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“Pretty Bad experience & they dont seem to give a damn”

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written by on 13/02/2014

I have also experienced really bad customer service from Superfi. I bought a HUMAX DTRT1010/1TB via another on-line retailer, thought it was so good I wanted another, they were out of stock, so I searched the web & found "Superfi", never heard of them before but they had listed what I wanted. So I clicked, added to basket, checked out, paid via paypal - Job done with free next day delivery, happy days! Instant response from paypal stating the money had left my account. I refreshed my emails, clicked send/receive several times...nothing from Superfi, ok, bit worrying, but ok. The nextday, the delivery day, I still hadnt received any email or any response from Superfi, so I called them. First I tried their 0800 number (fabulous a company with a free phone number). Recorded message stated there was no one available to take my call & duly cut me off. That was option 2 on their list, so thought I'd try option 1 their sales line......nope, silly me, after trying several times on every available option & constantly getting cut off...I slowly started to panic, I'd paid this company I've never heard of before a few hundred quid of my hard earned cash & now I could find anyone who cared enough to answer the telephone. I telephoned their Nottingham store to ask if they were still in business, apparently they were, and the very helpful chap gave me another number to call, not all bad...could have just been me! I called the other number. The chap stated no I wouldnt have received any emails the item is out of stock, apparently I should have checked THEIR stock levels before placing the order...strange! I placed the order, they took my money, the deal was that they would deliver the next day for free....its the next day & they're telling me its not going to be delivered. I asked to speak to his supervisor & was told "oh he'll only tell you...." thanks but I'll have a chat with him anyway if thats ok with you. I did & was told that as I'd paid them via paypal and the item was out of stock, they'd email me when it was in stock & notify me of the delivery day then. He couldnt understand why I was getting annoyed. Explain please why I've placed my order, paid my hard earned & you've not even sent me an acknowledgment email as a courtessay? Explain why your system took the order & didnt tell me that you were out of stock? Explain why I should check your stock levels? Explain what your company pays you for...what exactly do you do? Customer service manager is poorly trained & dosent understand customer service, offered to pop round with a customer return product to replace the one I'd ordered and refund £5.....Nah, thanks, but...I ordered new & kind of thats what I'd like. I'll wait the week for you to get it back into stock, and spend the day I wrote off to wait in for the delivery publishing my experience with your company on-line, if thats ok with you? After all, you've got my money, you agreed to supply a product via next day delivery and have entered into a contract as such, and you're now in breach of contract. Would I spend anymore money with this company, no thanks. Customer service just isnt there in relation to their on-line sales, retail sales staff are of course a different breed and do actually give a damn, which is unfortunate as sorry guys, but its now a company thing for me, I'll avoid you all. Sorry. .

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“Superfi Leeds lying sales techniques....... ”

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written by mark242 on 06/02/2014

Just before Christmas I was in the Leeds branch viewing an Amplifier/receiver. I was struggling to find the £600 price tag for what I liked. The question I asked the female sales person was very simple. IS THERE ANY CHANCE AT ALL THIS PRICE MAY COME DOWN IN THE SALE. Her answer was a simple NO IT WONT BECAUSE ITS BEEN REDUCED ALREADY which it had. I asked the question again to be very clear. Guess what! It same product was in the sale after Christmas £100 cheaper. As you can imagine I talked directly with the store manager and all he said was that the sales person would not have known at the time of any planned reductions. So my question to him was WHY WAS I TOLD A LIE? She would have been far far better saying I'm not really sure what items may come into the sale.... I just want people to know SUPERI'S sales techniques!!!! SHOCKING!!!! and never ever again for me.

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“Shop worse”

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written by Hiunni on 15/01/2013

Bought speakers from their shop in camden market....welll their sales guy richard is the messiest , un helpful and the most arrogant sales chap i have seen in a life time , waited while he finished up with all dems punctuated with will be with you in 20 mins , was stuck since i was on a short trip to uk and wanted the rotac amp which i couldnt locate easily awith any other dealer

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“APALLING CUSTOMER SERVICE - AVOID SUPERFI”

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written by on 05/01/2013

Interesting that the only positive reviews for Superfi on here are from those fortunate enough to have ordered and received a non faulty item - I was once in that category, for about 3 months ! What these positive reviewers don't know are the joys yet to come should their expensive and complex electrical gear go the way of the pear..... Long story short, I bought an expensive piece of kit from Superfi which developed a fault after 3 months use. To return the item I had to deal with the infamous Mrs ******* holder of the title "Customer Services Manager". An oxymoron if ever there was one; no one seems to have explained to Mrs ******* what customer service actually means or looks like; she positively delights in saying "No" at every possible occasion. After much battling against her petty and unhelpful attitude, I finally secured a refund, but this being Mrs ******** there was of course a sting in the tail; because I couldn't locate the operating manual for the unit when I returned it, she unbelievably deducted 20 quid from my refund. I can't think of an action more petty and short sighted - these manuals can be downloaded from the net for free ! Since then I have subsequently spent quite a few quid on AV equipment, and guess what none of it has been spent with Superfi. While I am sure this will not cause them to enter in Bankruptcy, it has certainly cost them more in loss of repeat business than their petty 20 quid which they effectively stole from me. What Mrs ******** and Superfi need to understand is that in retail, it is not a complaint that determines if people return, it is HOW that complaint is handled. A well handled complaint with a customer friendly resolution can result in a loyal customer and an advocate for life; a badly handled complaint results in a detractor who will, on average, tell 10 people to avoid that company. Not to mention posting their experience on the net..... Superfi, please, do yourselves a favour, sack this awful woman who is costing you business and money with her attitude, and bring in someone who understands retail and the ethos of customer service. PS If you have suffered at the hands of Superfi, I would urge you to complain to the Managing Director. Funnily enough, he doesn't appear keen for his details to be published; he complained to another site when I posted his name and address.

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“Surly & unhelpful”

★☆☆☆☆

written by gatecrasher1 on 21/12/2012

I bought an ipod dock from Superfi that had to be returned under warranty. Over a prolonged period trying to get the item repaired or replaced, the staff have been evasive & rude. I have made several visits & phone calls to the shop and have not had a single call back. Never have they taken any responsibility for the situation, blaming in turn the supplier, someone else in the shop and sometimes even me.. Truly awful customer service

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“Painless transaction”

★★★★☆

written by 123vm on 23/08/2011

Afer reading previous review I was a bit worried that I might have trouble securing a prompt delviery of the ordered product but I was mistaken. The goods arrived in fine condition and within 48 hours of ordering. I purchased direct but I see the company features in Amazon marketplace as well. I note on another review site this company has better satisfaction scores.

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“Don't have stock”

★★☆☆☆

written by on 05/07/2011

Next day delivery on most items is impossible. They don't have them in stock and need to order when you place your order. Easy business. First time, they delivered 6 speakers to me, all wrong. I had to take a day off and wait for the courier to pick them up and then another day to receive them. At the end, they were more expensive [inc. lost day of work] than on other websites offer. Second order - again, trouble. Items not in stock and will take up to a week to get them delivered. What's the point? Look elsewhere for next day delivery. Always call to confirm the stock they have. I will think again before placing my orders with them.

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“I found ROTH OLi 4 SPEAKERS on their website, they...”

★★★★★

written by on 18/03/2011

I found ROTH OLi 4 SPEAKERS on their website, they responded my email following day they had it on stock, so after receiving my payment I got speakers in 3 days. And delivery cost these heavy speakers to Eire was only 10 £ ! Clear description products on website, feedback on email next day, quick delivery and very reasonable prices.
What need more ?

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“Received my goods 4 weeks after ordering (they had to...”

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written by on 06/05/2010

Received my goods 4 weeks after ordering (they had to wait for the stock to arrive). Once delivered, the item was found to be damaged and Super(!)fi were notified of this the same day. They responded the following day but since then, despite the sending of 4 Emails, no response! I am now stuck with an amplifier that is of no use to me whatsoever and cannot listen to any music. I do not know what to do now as I paid by debit card. Can anyone advise? Would I use this company again or recommmend them to anyone? You must be joking! Avoid them at all costs as their aftersales service is non-existent. If I could score them less I would do!

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“Ok, keep away from this company. A broken dvd player...”

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written by on 04/05/2010

Ok, keep away from this company. A broken dvd player arrived from them so I tried to call customer services for a replacment - the front of the unit had been smashed and it looked like it had been dropped on the floor. You cannot speak to somebody on the telephone if you want to return goods, you can onyl do it be e-mail, although I was supplied with various numbers to call only to be told that e-mail contact only was possible each time. They replied to thge first e-mail after a couple of days but subsequent e-mails were ignored. Now having to contact my credit card company for a refund.

Before you buy from these people, ask yourself this. Do I want a pleasent buyign experience where if problems occur, I am treated fairly and reasonably? If this answer is yes, avoid this company like the plague.

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“I bought the Blu Ray player it was delivered on time...”

★☆☆☆☆

written by georgehook on 09/10/2009

I bought the Blu Ray player it was delivered on time but was faulty. I contacted Superfi by email and received a response the next day saying the Returns department would contact me. I have heard nothing in 10 days and repeated emails are ignored. The website is now not available from my PC

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