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Anyone else in the same boat? Have you gotten the email from the escalation team yet? If so, how long did it take for them to contact you?
I am still waiting for the email the rep on the phone told me about last night. I explained that my speaker is too low compared to my GFs N7 and he mentioned a lot of people were complaining about this with the 16GB versions (go figure). He said that they'll ship me a new one and will send packaging labels to return this one. He said I should expect an email from Google some time this week and after that they'll send me the replacement with 1-day shipping. Is this accurate?
At least I can play around with the N7 for the time being. However, it's quite annoying knowing ill have to redo all my setup again. Só many apps, layout changes, settings changes, etc.
Oh well...
PS - Today at work I compared the screens between my 16GB and my coworkers 8GB and his was noticeably brighter when maxed out. Weird and sad that there is another thing I need to worry about now. I guess I expected these QC issues from Asus as an original Transformer owner.
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Nice! Wish they would fulfill my order before sending you a second one though... no offense.
I don't really mind the wait for my replacement. I just want some confirmation that they'll indeed be doing it. Don't want to run out of my grace period without getting to test out the second unit.
I'm sure you'll be getting yours soon.
6pm tonight will be 48 hrs since I contacted them, I don't have high hopes of getting a proper 2nd email.
I called them on Tues about the lifted screen and I got an email from them earlier today about getting a replacement. It seems that I will have to order a new unit (my card will be AUTH but not charged) and then the replacement in. They need to get the device within 21 days so that my card doesn't get charged. I've already placed the order through a special URL and now just waiting to see when they will ship.
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I don't really mind the wait for my replacement. I just want some confirmation that they'll indeed be doing it. Don't want to run out of my grace period without getting to test out the second unit.
I'm sure you'll be getting yours soon.
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Oh, I completely understand. Mostly just poking fun anyway
I ordered early but changed it from 8 to 16gb on the 12th, so I have another week to go. They wouldnt honor my original order date despite giving them more money.
I'm too busy looking for a job anyway. Seems veterans aren't as quickly hired as I had previously thought.
I waited 48 still no reply. I tried to call they tel have to wait for escalation team.
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Has any else on here been contacted by asus. I guy emailed me said seen a post on here on my tab and wanted some pics. Happen to any1 else.
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Anyone else in the same boat? Have you gotten the email from the escalation team yet? If so, how long did it take for them to contact you?
I am still waiting for the email the rep on the phone told me about last night. I explained that my speaker is too low compared to my GFs N7 and he mentioned a lot of people were complaining about this with the 16GB versions (go figure). He said that they'll ship me a new one and will send packaging labels to return this one. He said I should expect an email from Google some time this week and after that they'll send me the replacement with 1-day shipping. Is this accurate?
At least I can play around with the N7 for the time being. However, it's quite annoying knowing ill have to redo all my setup again. Só many apps, layout changes, settings changes, etc.
Oh well...
PS - Today at work I compared the screens between my 16GB and my coworkers 8GB and his was noticeably brighter when maxed out. Weird and sad that there is another thing I need to worry about now. I guess I expected these QC issues from Asus as an original Transformer owner.
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I contacted them on Tuesday sadly only a few hours after getting my N7. My speaker is defective as well, and like you said when I brought it up they mentioned its been coming up lately. Same deal, told me they would ship out a new one for me within 24hrs however they didn't mention anything about 1 day shipping. That would be great.
Just under 24hrs later last night I received two emails back including the return shipping label info and another with a link to a custom play store checkout with my 16gb replacement. I put in my order via the link they gave me but I was greeted with an error on the next page, however I promptly received an email confirming my order so I guess it went through anyways.
All that's left now is waiting to see when it ships..
I hope it's soon.
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I was wondering if my 16GB version suffered from low volume levels. I'm still on the fence about it. That would be the only possible defect my device has.
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I contacted them on Tuesday sadly only a few hours after getting my N7. My speaker is defective as well, and like you said when I brought it up they mentioned its been coming up lately. Same deal, told me they would ship out a new one for me within 24hrs however they didn't mention anything about 1 day shipping. That would be great.
Just under 24hrs later last night I received two emails back including the return shipping label info and another with a link to a custom play store checkout with my 16gb replacement. I put in my order via the link they gave me but I was greeted with an error on the next page, however I promptly received an email confirming my order so I guess it went through anyways.
All that's left now is waiting to see when it ships..
I hope it's soon.
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So you already got an email from them regarding the exchange? I still haven't gotten any response since I talked to the rep on Tues night.
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called yesterday received email from rep yesterday saying it will be escalated to a specialist still waiting hope this ain't BS
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I haven't gotten a response either and i contacted them yesterday morning.
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I called Tuesday night (and I emailed them Tuesday afternoon). My Nexus 7 arrived with a cracked screen.
I just received the email from google. They sent me a RMA and a prepaid shipping label. There's also a link to have them send me a replacement unit.
The link takes me to my google wallet account, with a new 16 GB in the cart. They don't charge shipping or tax, but put a hold for $249 on your credit card. I have 21 days to return the defective Nexus 7.
I'm a little worried that I am basically buying a new Nexus 7, and not getting priority over someone who ordered today. If I have to wait 3-4 weeks, I will feel like google mislead me about this Nexus 7 replacement process.
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I called Tuesday night (and I emailed them Tuesday afternoon). My Nexus 7 arrived with a cracked screen.
I just received the email from google. They sent me a RMA and a prepaid shipping label. There's also a link to have them send me a replacement unit.
The link takes me to my google wallet account, with a new 16 GB in the cart. They don't charge shipping or tax, but put a hold for $249 on your credit card. I have 21 days to return the defective Nexus 7.
I'm a little worried that I am basically buying a new Nexus 7, and not getting priority over someone who ordered today. If I have to wait 3-4 weeks, I will feel like google mislead me about this Nexus 7 replacement process.
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Same thing through office Depot. They do next day shipping though but they do that ludicrous credit card hold. Probably the dumbest thing I've ever heard of and makes me not want to order online anymore. Walking into a store you don't pay shipping nor get a hold on your card. Very very inconvenient.
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Same thing through office Depot. They do next day shipping though but they do that ludicrous credit card hold. Probably the dumbest thing I've ever heard of and makes me not want to order online anymore. Walking into a store you don't pay shipping nor get a hold on your card. Very very inconvenient.
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My issue is that there are many other online vendors that handle things fine... mainly Amazon.com. How google is handling this issue is terrible. "oh man, phones are getting flooded, TAKE DOWN THE SUPPORT NUMBER FROM OUR WEBSITE"
I have said this in other threads.... This is the last time I ever buy a device straight from google. Hardware issues can't be their fault 100%, stuff happens... It's how they are handling the problems that is frustrating.
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I called Tuesday night (and I emailed them Tuesday afternoon). My Nexus 7 arrived with a cracked screen.
I just received the email from google. They sent me a RMA and a prepaid shipping label. There's also a link to have them send me a replacement unit.
The link takes me to my google wallet account, with a new 16 GB in the cart. They don't charge shipping or tax, but put a hold for $249 on your credit card. I have 21 days to return the defective Nexus 7.
I'm a little worried that I am basically buying a new Nexus 7, and not getting priority over someone who ordered today. If I have to wait 3-4 weeks, I will feel like google mislead me about this Nexus 7 replacement process.
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Same thing with Office depot. You basically buy another one then you send the old one back then they refund. Dumbest thing ever.
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Called this morning, got the initial email shortly after, and now await further instruction.
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I just received the email from google. They sent me a RMA and a prepaid shipping label. There's also a link to have them send me a replacement unit.
The link takes me to my google wallet account, with a new 16 GB in the cart. They don't charge shipping or tax, but put a hold for $249 on your credit card. I have 21 days to return the defective Nexus 7.
I'm a little worried that I am basically buying a new Nexus 7, and not getting priority over someone who ordered today. If I have to wait 3-4 weeks, I will feel like google mislead me about this Nexus 7 replacement process.
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This is what they told me that would happen. I'm still waiting for the RMA email but at least they are sending them out.
Bad news if you're technically buying a new one at zero price. Here in the UK, they've said that pre orders from June 30th are shipping next week, so I'm looking at a week Monday shipment at the earliest. Over a month since the initial order!
On a related note, just how low is this "low speaker volume" problem? I'd say mine isn't the loudest tablet ever, and now I'm wondering if it's possible to get one with louder volume. I have a tiny bit of screen separation and was going to keep mine (everything else is fine, and my screen's just the tiniest bit higher on the left than the right). However, if the volume is lower than it should be...
Also, anybody notice headphone volume also isn't very loud? Just loud enough to be acceptable, but not loud enough to be too loud. I'm used to devices starting to get too loud at about 75%.
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So you already got an email from them regarding the exchange? I still haven't gotten any response since I talked to the rep on Tues night.
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I did receive all the emails in regards to the exchange, I'm just waiting on any sort of shipping notice. The only thing that bothers me is I checked my card and I have 3 pending charges from the play store in the amount of the tablet. Not just one, I know I won't be charged if I return the defective unit in 21 days but why 3 charges?
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Was on hold for 45 minutes, guy picks up, tell him about the speaker issue I'm having (distortion), was really nice, talked to supervisor for a few minutes, said ok, we can't do much here from my screen but in an hour you should get an email with someone getting more info about the tablet and sending you a replacement. Took an hour total I think, got the first email now, waiting for the follow up, RMA seems super easy like Amazon and the Kindle fire, same practice. I'll try to keep you guys updated?
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Was on hold for 45 minutes, guy picks up, tell him about the speaker issue I'm having (distortion), was really nice, talked to supervisor for a few minutes, said ok, we can't do much here from my screen but in an hour you should get an email with someone getting more info about the tablet and sending you a replacement. Took an hour total I think, got the first email now, waiting for the follow up, RMA seems super easy like Amazon and the Kindle fire, same practice. I'll try to keep you guys updated?
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I called in on tuesday night, hour on hold, spoke to the guy for about a minute about my backlight. He took my email info and I got an email regarding the ticket being created. I was told 24-48 hours for someone else to contact me. They have about 10 hours left to get to me within their window.
Honestly, this is nothing like amazon. I've had to exchange items before, they usually send it out overnight, then have you ship back the defective item once you get the new one. At this point, im never buying from google directly again.
This is Googles first tablet and some of the blame could be because of Asus, so you can't fully blame one or the other. To quit using them forever is stupid, so they had a hiccup, boohoo. All major companies have "hiccups" and people still get past them. Just try to enjoy it the best you can, it's frustrating, trust me, 2 days and a bad speaker already? But how is this Googles fault, they didn't build the tablet. They funded it perhaps, but they receive all the blame. **** happens when you build a mini computer so small and cheap.
I too received an email straight away after I registered a RMA, yet I'm still waiting for the email with details, from the second tier support. I haven't read about anyone receiving this email yet. Maybe we should start an epic "where is my RMA email" thread, to rival the Play store shipping thread?
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I too received an email straight away after I registered a RMA, yet I'm still waiting for the email with details, from the second tier support. I haven't read about anyone receiving this email yet. Maybe we should start an epic "where is my RMA email" thread, to rival the Play store shipping thread?
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Hahahah that would be hilarious. Getting a RMA tablet before some people bought/got their first one.
I emailed Google Play a couple days ago and called today. They just replied my email a minute ago.
No questions asked, they just sent me the UPS return label and let me place an order for a free replacement.
After the new one is delivered I have 21 days to send the defective one to them or else I get charged for it.
Overall a pretty pleasant experience. Hope the replacement doesn't take too long to ship.
Called once......Said they would send RMA
None came
Called again........Said they had no record of my call. Said they would send an RMA.
Never came
Calling third time.....filed BBB report on Google.
Tomorrow......have stop payment put on my credit card.
Just sent an email, it'll be interesting to see how quickly they respond. I don't really want to get a replacement TOO soon. I'd rather they have a chance to work out some of the initial manufacturing kinks. Hopefully they have some mechanism for checking units before sending them out as replacements; I don't really want to go through this process too many times.
Update, RMA email arrived.
18th 1120 - took delivery
18th 1300 - email support asking for replacement
18th 2200 - rang support asking for replacement
20th 0400 - RMA email arrived
20th 0830 - order replacement through the custom google wallet method
20th 0831 - notice that the UK google play says 16GB N7s are "coming soon"
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This is Googles first tablet and some of the blame could be because of Asus, so you can't fully blame one or the other. To quit using them forever is stupid, so they had a hiccup, boohoo. All major companies have "hiccups" and people still get past them. Just try to enjoy it the best you can, it's frustrating, trust me, 2 days and a bad speaker already? But how is this Googles fault, they didn't build the tablet. They funded it perhaps, but they receive all the blame. **** happens when you build a mini computer so small and cheap.
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It's acceptable to you that an RMA request cannot be approved by the CSR and must instead be escalated? This is not a hiccup. This is failure built into the system. I was told to expect a response within two weeks. Inadequate customer service for buyers from Google Play is entirely Google's fault.
I don't understand why we should be so forgiving of a behemoth like Google. This is not a small company or startup suddenly finding itself in over its head.
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It's acceptable to you that an RMA request cannot be approved by the CSR and must instead be escalated? This is not a hiccup. This is failure built into the system. I was told to expect a response within two weeks. Inadequate customer service for buyers from Google Play is entirely Google's fault.
I don't understand why we should be so forgiving of a behemoth like Google. This is not a small company or startup suddenly finding itself in over its head.
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This is Googles first tablet and some of the blame could be because of Asus, so you can't fully blame one or the other. To quit using them forever is stupid, so they had a hiccup, boohoo. All major companies have "hiccups" and people still get past them. Just try to enjoy it the best you can, it's frustrating, trust me, 2 days and a bad speaker already? But how is this Googles fault, they didn't build the tablet. They funded it perhaps, but they receive all the blame. **** happens when you build a mini computer so small and cheap.
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I never faulted Google for the hardware, re-read what I wrote. I am faulting them with how they are handling the mess created by all of the defective devices. As it stands, it has been more than 48 hours since I contacted them and I have nothing to show for it. I called again this morning, on hold for over and hour to final get to a CS rep that was unable to do anything but to say wait until Monday.
Just to keep a timeframe of events..
Received the item Tuesday 7/17
Backlight issue was apparent right away, called google. Help ticket was created with a 24-48 hour window for a response by google's escalation team.
Fast foward to today, 7/20. called again, now im being told to wait until monday for some sort of contact.
This is completely unacceptable service. If by monday, I dont hear anything I will file a chargeback with my CC and make google deal with it.
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It's acceptable to you that an RMA request cannot be approved by the CSR and must instead be escalated? This is not a hiccup. This is failure built into the system. I was told to expect a response within two weeks. Inadequate customer service for buyers from Google Play is entirely Google's fault.
I don't understand why we should be so forgiving of a behemoth like Google. This is not a small company or startup suddenly finding itself in over its head.
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EXACTLY!! Not to mention, what kind of business takes down their contact phone number from their support page because they are getting swamped?? What kinda BS is that??
Another update,
On the 19th was when I made the first call, was on hold for less than an hour.
22nd I got the email RMA and new order sheet
Shipped on the 24th, here today on the 25th. Less than a week overall. Still had my tablet the whole time, will UPS it back tomorrow after work.
This is for the 8GB models btw, I heard it's a week wait for the 8GB but 2 weeks for the 16GB (through an email). Might help those who are still waiting.
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Another update,
On the 19th was when I made the first call, was on hold for less than an hour.
22nd I got the email RMA and new order sheet
Shipped on the 24th, here today on the 25th. Less than a week overall. Still had my tablet the whole time, will UPS it back tomorrow after work.
This is for the 8GB models btw, I heard it's a week wait for the 8GB but 2 weeks for the 16GB (through an email). Might help those who are still waiting.
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So, how's the new one?
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@Dude,
I sent mine back via UPS before getting the replacement hopefully by next week.
So tell us, is the replacement ok? No screen separation or bowing ... etc?
I am just curious if they really had just a small batch of defective units or if this is bigger than that
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Another update,
On the 19th was when I made the first call, was on hold for less than an hour.
22nd I got the email RMA and new order sheet
Shipped on the 24th, here today on the 25th. Less than a week overall. Still had my tablet the whole time, will UPS it back tomorrow after work.
This is for the 8GB models btw, I heard it's a week wait for the 8GB but 2 weeks for the 16GB (through an email). Might help those who are still waiting.
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No issues here. Screen looks fine, speaker works, feels like a solid tablet. Already restored my latest backup and running fine. Other one is unrooted, locked and back in the box.
how long did you waited to get an email with the ups shipping label for shipping the defect tablet back?
Monday evening: called in for RMA request
Tuesday evening: Received RMA instructions and UPS label. Placed order.
Thursday morning: Received UPS and Google email shipping notification for device arrival scheduled for Friday, tomorrow. Shipping is showing as "2 day".
Replacing 16GB for screen lift and faulty accelerometer sensor.
It took them over a week from 1st call to get the rma and replacement email. I called on the 16 got the emails yesterday.
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They say you have 21 days to return your original tablet or else they charge you the full price. When does this 21 days counter start? From the time you fill the RMA, or from the time they ship the replacement?
So my nexus 7 has a little bit of screen lift and also the screen flickering issue, so I think I may need to replace it. I bought it from Gamestop on July 17. Has anybody had any experience returning their Nexus 7 to Gamestop? How should I go about getting an exchange?
I bought from GS but no problem that I noticed thus far
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Call them and they will get you one top priority. Google would do a mail exchange if you wish but gs will take care of you.
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Yea definitely let them know. I let them know Wednesday in the morning and by Thursday morning google had already shipped them my new unit! a lot quicker than i thought it would take.
Thanks for the responses. So the way to go is to call GS?
Also, I have an XOSkin screen protector on it. I bought it from them based off the excellent customer service reviews they had, so is there any way I can get a new one from them? If I need to, I guess I can always pull it off and reapply?
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Thanks for the responses. So the way to go is to call GS?
Also, I have an XOSkin screen protector on it. I bought it from them based off the excellent customer service reviews they had, so is there any way I can get a new one from them? If I need to, I guess I can always pull it off and reapply?
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Seeing as most gamestops don't have an exchange stock. You either have the manager at your local GameStop handle it. He speaks to his superiors and try to get an exchange sent out.
OR you call GameStop 1800 number and in my case they told ,e the district manager will call me in a few days to discuss options including getting a new tablet shipped from another GameStop in order to be able to conduct my exchange.
In both cases they were very clear in telling me that even if the 30 day exchange period passes they would still honor my exchange since there is no immediate stock available.
Hopefully the next wave of shipments hits in august. I remember my original receipt have a date of august 7.
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Seeing as most gamestops don't have an exchange stock. You either have the manager at your local GameStop handle it. He speaks to his superiors and try to get an exchange sent out.
OR you call GameStop 1800 number and in my case they told ,e the district manager will call me in a few days to discuss options including getting a new tablet shipped from another GameStop in order to be able to conduct my exchange.
In both cases they were very clear in telling me that even if the 30 day exchange period passes they would still honor my exchange since there is no immediate stock available.
Hopefully the next wave of shipments hits in august. I remember my original receipt have a date of august 7.
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Honestly my biggest concern is that I am a student and I am leaving to go back to school in a couple of weeks and I want to get that done before I move.
The store I purchased my Nexus 7 from told me no later than August 7. So my guess is that round 2 is coming on or before AUG 7.
I went to my gamestop 7 days after I bought it, on launch day, told them my issue and the guy first called around to other stores to see if they had any and when that failed he said he would "email the supplier and get one for me". That was Friday the 20th and on Wednesday afternoon he called and said that my replacement came in, so it took 5 days of which only 3 were "business days". Alot of people complain about Gamestop but I've had nothing but good experiences with them.
So I contacted my gamestop and they told me august 7.
I called google play customer service and they told me to call Asus or Gamestop.
I called asus and they told me that they would not replace the tablet, only fix it.
Anybody else know how I can get a replacement tablet ASAP?
AlphaNoble said:
So I contacted my gamestop and they told me august 7.
I called google play customer service and they told me to call Asus or Gamestop.
I called asus and they told me that they would not replace the tablet, only fix it.
Anybody else know how I can get a replacement tablet ASAP?
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Did you walk into the actual store?
I went to the store brought my nexus and told them whats up. He let me know that he didnt have any stock to exchange me with so they have to send an RMA to google. He did the request on the spot, and calls me 2 hours later letting me know google is sending me one asap. Then i get a call the next morning stating that I can exchange.
Thats it.
Easy as pie, no arguing.. (hell it was a wake and bake morning so i definitely was loopy.. :laugh: ) and my new one is a little bit newer based on serial number.. so it was all good.
Good luck
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Did you walk into the actual store?
I went to the store brought my nexus and told them whats up. He let me know that he didnt have any stock to exchange me with so they have to send an RMA to google. He did the request on the spot, and calls me 2 hours later letting me know google is sending me one asap. Then i get a call the next morning stating that I can exchange.
Thats it.
Easy as pie, no arguing.. (hell it was a wake and bake morning so i definitely was loopy.. :laugh: ) and my new one is a little bit newer based on serial number.. so it was all good.
Good luck
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I just called the 800 number for gamestop a few days ago and got a call personally from the district manager today. She told me that they had none in stock in the area but for the next wave they'll be able to swap it for me which would be about august 12. She got my number down and will contact me as soon as either a) preorder isn't picked up or b) the next wave hits with extras for walk ins.
Either way going past the 30 day period will have no effect on your exchange policy wince they have no stock.
Btw the district manager herself has one on reserve and hasn't been able to get one yet.
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jaymesbry said:
Did you walk into the actual store?
I went to the store brought my nexus and told them whats up. He let me know that he didnt have any stock to exchange me with so they have to send an RMA to google. He did the request on the spot, and calls me 2 hours later letting me know google is sending me one asap. Then i get a call the next morning stating that I can exchange.
Thats it.
Easy as pie, no arguing.. (hell it was a wake and bake morning so i definitely was loopy.. :laugh: ) and my new one is a little bit newer based on serial number.. so it was all good.
Good luck
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I did walk into the store. Basically the guy told me that they have nothing in stock, and won't have any until August 7, so currently there is nothing to exchange it with. I'll have to go again and ask about an RMA to google.
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I just called the 800 number for gamestop a few days ago and got a call personally from the district manager today. She told me that they had none in stock in the area but for the next wave they'll be able to swap it for me which would be about august 12. She got my number down and will contact me as soon as either a) preorder isn't picked up or b) the next wave hits with extras for walk ins.
Either way going past the 30 day period will have no effect on your exchange policy wince they have no stock.
Btw the district manager herself has one on reserve and hasn't been able to get one yet.
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I tried calling the 800 number first, and the guy asked me if I had been to a store yet, and I said no, and so then he told me that I he couldn't do anything from there and advised me to go to the store. I'll try the 800 number again. The guy I spoke with didn't exactly sound like the brightest guy in the world...
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I tried calling the 800 number first, and the guy asked me if I had been to a store yet, and I said no, and so then he told me that I he couldn't do anything from there and advised me to go to the store. I'll try the 800 number again. The guy I spoke with didn't exactly sound like the brightest guy in the world...
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Yea first time I called he mentioned I should call other gamestops in the area and if I still couldn't find one to call back to discuss options. I think next time you call you should mention that you have already checked local gamestops and they are all out of stock. Also mention that you are worried about the 30 day exchange period expiring.
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Yea first time I called he mentioned I should call other gamestops in the area and if I still couldn't find one to call back to discuss options. I think next time you call you should mention that you have already checked local gamestops and they are all out of stock. Also mention that you are worried about the 30 day exchange period expiring.
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I did exactly what you said. There were none available in the area. I spoke to a customer service manager and he said he was going to forward my info to a district manager.
I am pretty mad at GS's customer service at this point. They clearly do not know how to handle exchanges and have pretty terrible service. I was on the phone for an hour (not exaggerating) and was speaking to a person for probably only 20 min. The rest was on hold.
Anybody have any other tips/ideas for getting this exchanged fast? The district manager is supposed to call me by Wednesday, but I already know that it is going to be a mess since I will be at work, and I won't have access to my phone.
AlphaNoble said:
I did exactly what you said. There were none available in the area. I spoke to a customer service manager and he said he was going to forward my info to a district manager.
I am pretty mad at GS's customer service at this point. They clearly do not know how to handle exchanges and have pretty terrible service. I was on the phone for an hour (not exaggerating) and was speaking to a person for probably only 20 min. The rest was on hold.
Anybody have any other tips/ideas for getting this exchanged fast? The district manager is supposed to call me by Wednesday, but I already know that it is going to be a mess since I will be at work, and I won't have access to my phone.
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Their customer service has been great with me. Odd that you've had a bad experience. The issue at hand is that they don't have any in stock to exchange until the next wave. I was given the option of flat out returning it if I didn't want to wait but I don't mind sticking with GameStop especially how helpful they've been with me. If you are unhappy and truly want a new nexus 7 quickly I would suggest returning it and getting your money back then proceed to buy it elsewhere perhaps.
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Well you can't blame them for it being a hot item and not having stock to swap it with. Just get your money back and order from the play store. Its what I did with Staples... Ordered Tuesday and delivered Thursday.
Staples do have 8gb in stock though.
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lazaro17 said:
Their customer service has been great with me. Odd that you've had a bad experience. The issue at hand is that they don't have any in stock to exchange until the next wave. I was given the option of flat out returning it if I didn't want to wait but I don't mind sticking with GameStop especially how helpful they've been with me. If you are unhappy and truly want a new nexus 7 quickly I would suggest returning it and getting your money back then proceed to buy it elsewhere perhaps.
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player911 said:
Well you can't blame them for it being a hot item and not having stock to swap it with. Just get your money back and order from the play store. Its what I did with Staples... Ordered Tuesday and delivered Thursday.
Staples do have 8gb in stock though.
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I tried that, and the customer service rep quoted their return policy for tablets: No returns/refunds, exchanges only. I am just hoping when I get to speak with the district manager things go better.
If anyone is curious, or in the same situation as I am, just get in touch with the district manager ASAP. The customer service people on the 800 number from gamestop is worthless. The DM fixed everything.
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If anyone is curious, or in the same situation as I am, just get in touch with the district manager ASAP. The customer service people on the 800 number from gamestop is worthless. The DM fixed everything.
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What did DM say? My DM was very nice but I'm still waiting on more stock for my exchange.
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I've sent my Nexus 4 to my friend in the other state from New York on Jan 14th and paid $15. The estimated delivery date was Jan 16. I was kinda surprised because it usually took a week before. Only This year i've sent 2 packages and maybe 10 packages last year no problems what so ever with USPS! Always asked for delivery confirmation which BTW i don't know but it worked just like any other tracking system with some delays of course... but only had maybe once or two where it didn't update but at end it would still give a full detailed report on parcel journey! The bad is that i kinda skipped the insurance but then again i've never used an insurance. UPS(not USPS) once damaged something but i didn't complain they delivered it!
As you can see the package never made it to sorting facility. USPS so called investigator for the second day comes with ridiculous excuse that his computer doesn't work. I've made maybe 100 calls sent a couple of mails. No respond.
At this point i already accepted my loss i just want them to admit and write me a letter or apology where they admit that their services did not do a job which they provide! And they refuse to give that sort of statement... can you imagine that?
I suspect that it's been stolen from the truck while mailman went for another load. Because i've seen him once taking the big cart full of packages going outside to load them in the truck then leaving the truck unattended and heading back inside for another load.
here's my tracking number
ConaN4 said:
I've sent my Nexus 4 to my friend in the other state from New York on Jan 14th and paid $15. The estimated delivery date was Jan 16. I was kinda surprised because it usually took a week before. Only This year i've sent 2 packages and maybe 10 packages last year no problems what so ever with USPS! Always asked for delivery confirmation which BTW i don't know but it worked just like any other tracking system with some delays of course... but only had maybe once or two where it didn't update but at end it would still give a full detailed report on parcel journey! The bad is that i kinda skipped the insurance but then again i've never used an insurance. UPS(not USPS) once damaged something but i didn't complain they delivered it!
As you can see the package never made it to sorting facility. USPS so called investigator for the second day comes with ridiculous excuse that his computer doesn't work. I've made maybe 100 calls sent a couple of mails. No respond.
At this point i already accepted my loss i just want them to admit and write me a letter or apology where they admit that their services did not do a job which they provide! And they refuse to give that sort of statement... can you imagine that?
I suspect that it's been stolen from the truck while mailman went for another load. Because i've seen him once taking the big cart full of packages going outside to load them in the truck then leaving the truck unattended and heading back inside for another load.
here's my tracking number
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Sorry for your loss mate but this is a forum where people give & receive technical help with their phones..
That sucks, I hate USPS. I had a package say it was delivered with delivery confirmation, but I didn't actually get it until a few days later...
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Well OP, I guess you have learned your lesson about insurance. You would sooner find a dog that can do algebra than get a written apology from USPS. You're either less than 25 years old or VERY naive. No offense.
Estalling your the best brother
I know this is a last ditch hope but I've had package (actually a HTC Inspire I bought) disappear for 17 days one time. Then just after I gave up it just showed up and I looked at the tracking and there was a 17 day gap between the sorting facility and my local post office. Hope it works out for u and listen to estalling I insure anything over $100 its actually not very expensive.
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So a month ago I ordered a nexus 4 8gb. The next day my friend decided he wanted to sell he's nexus 4 8gb. He said he will sell it to me for 300$ instead of 372$ from the play store. Of course I bought it. I wanted to cancel my order so went on my Google wallet account to cancel it. Surprise it doesn't work. Take note that the phone hasn't shipped yet. I call them and I explain to them that I will like to cancel my order. The lady tells me that my order has been processed and she can't cancel. She than tells me I have to wait until it comes and wen
UPS arrives at my door to return it to the sender. I asked if this was a joke. I never in my life heard of that. If an item hasn't shipped yet isn't it easier to stop it before it leaves ? I didn't make a big story and did what she said. I was charged the 372$. Tracked with UPS and when it was near my house, called UPS and said that I refuse the order and that they may send it back to the sender. Perfect they sent it back. And it arrived back to them the Friday, *02/15/2013 at*9:30. I emailed them to know when they will refund me.
They said : If your package is unopened, Google will issue a refund to the card originally charged within 2 weeks.
I'm OK with that no problem.
2 weeks pass. I call them starting to get annoyed.
Now they changed the 2 weeks to 14 businesses days :banghead:
But in the first email they sent they clearly said 2 weeks if package was unopened.
"Thank you for contacting Google Play Hardware Support.
I understand your concern and frustration with the refund for the returned Nexus 4 device.
If your package is unopened, Google will issue a refund to the card originally charged for the order within 2 weeks.
If your package was opened, your returned device must first be inspected before determining the validity of the refund request. Results of the inspection will generally be available within 14 business days after your device is returned."
I remind you that my nexus 4 didn't even make it to my door. Emailed them and got the same message pasted again. Called them and wanted to talk to a supervisor. They said that 14 working days is their policies blabla and that they can't do anything for me.
I was really annoyed and decided to wait the 14 work days. Which was last Friday. I was supposed to get my refund, or at least it should appear on my Google wallet account, but again nothing.
Emailed them back and this is what they sent me back :
Hello,
Thank you for contacting Google. I've forwarded your case to a specialist to check on the status of your return. I do apologize for all of the hassle and I would definitely be frustrated were I in this situation, but rest assured I am going to do all I can to resolve the situation quickly for you.
In the meantime, if you come across any other information that you'd like to pass along, please feel free to reply to this email. Your responses will automatically go to the specialist working on your case.
Thanks again for your patience and understanding.
My regards,
Erin*
Google Play Support.
10 minutes later I got a new email :
Hello,
If your package is unopened, Google will issue a refund to the card originally charged for the order within 3-5*Business.
If your package was opened, your returned device must first be inspected before determining the validity of the refund request. Results of the inspection will generally be available within 14 business days after your device is returned.
If your refund has already been processed by Google, it may take a few business days for your account to reflect this. Please contact your bank directly if you would like additional details on receiving the funds from a processed refund.
You can always check to see if a refund has been processed by visiting https://wallet.google.com/
My regards,
Erin*
Google Play Support.
I think I am about to explode. Google customer is the worst customer service I ever had.
Now my question is: what to do next ?
Never buying a device from the Google store, NEVER.
/rant
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Superpopsss said:
So a month ago I ordered a nexus 4 8gb. The next day my friend decided he wanted to sell he's nexus 4 8gb. He said he will sell it to me for 300$ instead of 372$ from the play store. Of course I bought it. I wanted to cancel my order so went on my Google wallet account to cancel it. Surprise it doesn't work. Take note that the phone hasn't shipped yet. I call them and I explain to them that I will like to cancel my order. The lady tells me that my order has been processed and she can't cancel. She than tells me I have to wait until it comes and wen
UPS arrives at my door to return it to the sender. I asked if this was a joke. I never in my life heard of that. If an item hasn't shipped yet isn't it easier to stop it before it leaves ? I didn't make a big story and did what she said. I was charged the 372$. Tracked with UPS and when it was near my house, called UPS and said that I refuse the order and that they may send it back to the sender. Perfect they sent it back. And it arrived back to them the Friday, *02/15/2013 at*9:30. I emailed them to know when they will refund me.
They said : If your package is unopened, Google will issue a refund to the card originally charged within 2 weeks.
I'm OK with that no problem.
2 weeks pass. I call them starting to get annoyed.
Now they changed the 2 weeks to 14 businesses days :banghead:
But in the first email they sent they clearly said 2 weeks if package was unopened.
"Thank you for contacting Google Play Hardware Support.
I understand your concern and frustration with the refund for the returned Nexus 4 device.
If your package is unopened, Google will issue a refund to the card originally charged for the order within 2 weeks.
If your package was opened, your returned device must first be inspected before determining the validity of the refund request. Results of the inspection will generally be available within 14 business days after your device is returned."
I remind you that my nexus 4 didn't even make it to my door. Emailed them and got the same message pasted again. Called them and wanted to talk to a supervisor. They said that 14 working days is their policies blabla and that they can't do anything for me.
I was really annoyed and decided to wait the 14 work days. Which was last Friday. I was supposed to get my refund, or at least it should appear on my Google wallet account, but again nothing.
Emailed them back and this is what they sent me back :
Hello,
Thank you for contacting Google. I've forwarded your case to a specialist to check on the status of your return. I do apologize for all of the hassle and I would definitely be frustrated were I in this situation, but rest assured I am going to do all I can to resolve the situation quickly for you.
In the meantime, if you come across any other information that you'd like to pass along, please feel free to reply to this email. Your responses will automatically go to the specialist working on your case.
Thanks again for your patience and understanding.
My regards,
Erin*
Google Play Support.
10 minutes later I got a new email :
Hello,
If your package is unopened, Google will issue a refund to the card originally charged for the order within 3-5*Business.
If your package was opened, your returned device must first be inspected before determining the validity of the refund request. Results of the inspection will generally be available within 14 business days after your device is returned.
If your refund has already been processed by Google, it may take a few business days for your account to reflect this. Please contact your bank directly if you would like additional details on receiving the funds from a processed refund.
You can always check to see if a refund has been processed by visiting https://wallet.google.com/
My regards,
Erin*
Google Play Support.
I think I am about to explode. Google customer is the worst customer service I ever had.
Now my question is: what to do next ?
Never buying a device from the Google store, NEVER.
/rant
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First thing is that I always call when I need a customer service instead of sending e-mails. I think you can call them again, and ask why tyou still
haven't get the refund because it's already been 28 days. Call with friendly attitude will help you a lot although I know you are angry and
frustrated. If I'm a customer service support, and I have a customer angry at me for no reason ( since I'm not the one who will issue you a
refund...), I will probably mess up your order again, and make you even more frustrated....This is just my thought.
Good Luck.
I called 2 times and was very polite both times, but it still didn't help.
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I called 2 times and was very polite both times, but it still didn't help.
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Then the ugly truth is that you still have to call them until you get your money back because "you want the money back". so you gotta do what you
gotta do....
Yeah, keep calling if you have to. I did the same thing on an RMA and got too busy at work to follow up, but never got my refund after a couple of months. By then I decided I wanted to try the device again, had to call a few times but I got it resolved. Not the same thing as getting a refund though.
IBTB
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Hmmmm
Called them and they said they are having issues with their returns because they are using a new automated return service. It's been 26 working days and still not a single trace of a refund. I personally think it's a joke.
If any one has the same problems please let me know on G+: https://plus.google.com/113646711037636263033/posts
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If they forewarded to a specialist, then it should be done soon....
I had to RMA my nexus 10 like 5 times so i had like 5 charges on my card for 399$, until it was forwarded to a "specialist" then they took all the charges off....
After my fifth RMA they just refunded my nexus 10... after having one since launch date...
So if you want a refund just keep doing RMA but don't order a new device? just kidding just kidding don't do it, it will not work
Ranting? IBL
In short, you bought something in error, and it's somebody else's fault.
#EPICFAIL
CrazyPeter said:
In short, you bought something in error, and it's somebody else's fault.
#EPICFAIL
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yea dude you can't be complaining that much about it under your circumstances . . they're not going to steal your money .. if its the last $370 bucks you got be on them but besides that chillout we all know their whole online ordering/RMA/support is ****ty lol
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yea dude you can't be complaining that much about it under your circumstances . . they're not going to steal your money .. if its the last $370 bucks you got be on them but besides that chillout we all know their whole online ordering/RMA/support is ****ty lol
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I dunno, so far so good with their support for me. I'm in the middle of an RMA for a Nexus 4 because it won't read any SIM cards (hmm perhaps jamming my old nano sized cut up non-sanded SIM into it half way to see if it would work out of curiosity was not a good idea) and I've had to call once, and send a few emails and they've been quick and polite so far.
I work in customer service too and unfortunately things can slip through the cracks. It's sad but when it happens it's very hard to get it back out. Usually when a rep finally is able to resolve your issue after a lot of BS, they'll provide some sort of credit or bonus to make you happy for having to put up with it, because it really isn't your fault. especially if you make it clear you've been very frustrated and inconvenienced. In this case, their response of "we're switching to a new system" sounds plausible. Just keep following up with them, and ask for a supervisor each time you call so some nice heavy duty supervisor notes get left on your ticket as it crawls its way through the system.
That's why I never returned the faulty device back cause after getting RMA device the money that Google holds until I send my faulty device back got expired and my bank put that money back to my account and never sent the faulty one back. Screw up Google
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How did it cost you 372 for the 8 GB? Outside US? And I know your pain- as soon as you get charged the order is almost impossible to cancel.
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Exactly why I got mine from TMO(obviously have to live in the US to do so). I was able to get my N4 16Gb for less than $200, got lucky and was able to get it on release for TMO. That unit had terrible light bleeding and received my replacement within 2 days of calling it in.
Before anyone says anything about a contract I have been with TMO for over 10 years, I have 3 lines and all have unlimited data 5GB and I pay less than $190 a month after all fees and taxes. So doing an upgrade does not bother me, plus they always help me out when I want a new phone.
big_b0sss said:
That's why I never returned the faulty device back cause after getting RMA device the money that Google holds until I send my faulty device back got expired and my bank put that money back to my account and never sent the faulty one back. Screw up Google
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I'd be careful. I'd be scared of google randomly coming after me for another $300+ charge to get that money back. probly just when the cell bill is due too!
matt0401 said:
I'd be careful. I'd be scared of google randomly coming after me for another $300+ charge to get that money back. probly just when the cell bill is due too!
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Well my friend told me the same thing but took a risk if they do charge me I'm gonna sell that phone for a cheap price but if they forget then happy days
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saldebot said:
Exactly why I got mine from TMO(obviously have to live in the US to do so). I was able to get my N4 16Gb for less than $200, got lucky and was able to get it on release for TMO. That unit had terrible light bleeding and received my replacement within 2 days of calling it in.
Before anyone says anything about a contract I have been with TMO for over 10 years, I have 3 lines and all have unlimited data 5GB and I pay less than $190 a month after all fees and taxes. So doing an upgrade does not bother me, plus they always help me out when I want a new phone.
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I'm not trying to be that guy but since you were bragging about price... You could get straight talk tmobile service with same unlimited service for 3 lines 135 a month. Or if you don't talk much use the 30 dollar tmobile prepaid plan. But I have no problem if you choose your route. Just saying.
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Ranting? IBL
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You're not a mod. Shut the hell up.
To OP. I don't see anything out of the norm for a typical online retailer. You sound very impatient.