Name: Currys
Address: Currys, PO Box 1684, Sheffield
Rating: 1.98

“Be careful about what you buy. Curry is aware of possible software issues but will not let you know of their existence when you buy. And how software problems can generate random errors, they keep silent until you need service for the purchased item. And as the warranty does not cover the sotware side, I wish you success in shopping from the curry.”

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Posted 5 years ago

“I don't really need to write this i could just post links to hundreds of other customers who are explaining how currys are telling people there items are on the way..then explaining the driver is over his allowed hours or the van he is driving has broken down.This company must have shares in RAC the amount of times they brake down. It is quite obvious that they are using these excuses to myself and all customers to get the extra guaranteed amount out of us which is a lie.I was told the driver was 30mins from my home..then he was unable to fulfill my delivery as he had gone over his allowed driving time.I was told i could expect a delivery Sunday..this is wrong we are being lied to by this company.”

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Posted 5 years ago

“WARRANTY NOT WORTH THE PAPER ITS WRITTEN ON !!!!! i bought a hoover fridge freezer with 12 months warranty with team know how. fridge developed horrible smell inside so did obvious thing and cleaned out thoroughly 3 times over a period of 6 weeks. also cleaned drain at rear and tray. also removed all food etc from fridge so now empty. smell is still there , so must fault with fridge phoned team know how and they sent engineer yesterday 07/05/19 .he cleaned again with steam cleaner and removed shelves etc and when he left it smelt lovely. however this morning smell is back again . phoned team know how warranty and asked for replacement fridge freezer . they are making every excuse NOT to honour warranty , HOWEVER I AM NOT GOING AWAY UNTIL YOU DO !! MR C. FINNIMORE”

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Posted 5 years ago

“Very bad service and waste of insurance”

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Posted 5 years ago

“Very poor customer service. Worth paying a little more and have the product we desire with a back up just in case. The price was the same as other competitors, but Currys had in stock while others didn't. We bought our Tefal steamer iron and after 30 days lost its pressure. Currys sent to repair, within the consumer law, I was shocked when they said 28 days, but assured that it does not take that long. When I asked if they have a replacement or a lending of a similar product, while my one is repairing, I was informed that no facilities any product. I regret not had ordered from John Lewis, I would have to wait just a week instead. I wouldn't buy electronics from Currys again, lesson learnt.”

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Posted 5 years ago

“Put a gun to my head over the cancellation/ E-gift card purchase. So recently a burglary took place at my flat in which a number of items got stolen. A traumatic time for my partner and I. I had the option of Amazon vouchers but instead I opted for the currys/pcworld gift card option because there were a number of desirable replacements that had caught my eye online. I went online and purchased 5 items one evening and thought all was rosy and looking forward to my Sunday delivery. However on the Saturday morning I noticed that one item (Anker sound core speaker) was an inferior model to the one I had previously and more expensive than on Amazon. I called the "Know how" team and asked if this part of my order could be cancelled a refund of £49.99 and proceed with the delivery of the rest of the order totalling £1416.99. I was told that the only way I could receive the refund was primarily in E vouchers, despite spending an additional £190 with Currys on my debit card, on top of my £1276 e-gift. I didn't want the speaker back on credit/gift card it was just a simply mistake. Now I have to wait 3-5 working days for the vouchers to come through the post (although despite this advertisement in their cancellation email, over the phone I was told it could take up to 7days). False advertising. So due to Currys/PC worlds contorted refund policy I will now have to wait 1-2 weeks before I can get the items I ordered. I will undoubtedly end up spending less at Currys/PCworld as a result due to the bitter taste this process has left in my mouth. So instead on that additional £190 profit they could have had I will no longer get the bose speaker system I had intended to purchase out of principle. The "Knowhow" team/Currys could have provided better customer service during what should be a nice shopping experience after the trauma of a burglary. Also if Currys/PC world were such a stickler for refunding in the manner which it was purchased, then why didn't I get my E-gift voucher in the manner in which I was given it ie back email. I will reconsider buying from elsewhere ie Amazon in the future, less stress. I will also feed the experience back to my home insurance provider in the hope they choose to work with a more professional outfit in the future.”

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Posted 5 years ago

“Went to purchase some printer inks. Sign above inks stated 'Buy 1 get next at half price' on ALL Canon multi pack inks. Given they are £39.99 each I decided to get two. At checkout they tried to charge me FULL price, it was only when I highlighted the offer did they re-scan the items and charge me the correct price. Employee stated that their system doesn't have the sale info in so they rely on the customer highlighting it. When I ask to see the Mangers as this is sharp practice all I got was a smirk and my receipt. BUYER BEWARE THEYE WILL CON YOU IF THEY CAN!!!!!!!”

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Posted 5 years ago

“On Saturday 27th April I was due to receive a Samsung television and had been advised by text, that it would be delivered between 14.35 and 18.35 hrs that day. As a consequence, I made sure I was available between those times. At about 5pm, I decided to track the order and discovered that it had not left the depot. As a result, I contacted your Team Knowhow department and was told that there had been an issue with the van and they were unable to complete their deliveries. I understand issues can arise, but was disappointed that no one had contacted me to let me know the television was not being delivered. Your colleague told me that it would be delivered on Sunday 28th April and I explained that I was going out that day and would only be available until 1pm. He said that wasn’t an issue and he would arrange the delivery between 7am and 12 noon, which I agreed to. On Sunday morning I got up early in anticipation of the delivery. I also noted that I had a text message saying the television would be delivered between 15.00 and 19.00? This was not what I had been told and I knew I would not be in, so as soon as your Knowhow department was open, I rang at about 09.10hrs to find out what was happening. It took me 29 minutes to get through and I eventually spoke to a member of staff called Dominic. He, was very sympathetic, but stated that I should never have been promised a morning delivery. I thought this strange, as you can request a time slot, when you purchase online. However, Dominic tried to be as helpful as possible and rang the depot, who then spoke to the driver. Dominic explained that they were in the Stoke area all day and that they would make an effort to get to me before 1pm. He also said that he would ring me at 12.45hrs to see if the television had been delivered and if it had not, then we would arrange another delivery date. Although not overly happy, I agreed with Dominic’s advice and reminded him to ring me at the aforementioned time. By 13.15hrs the same day, I had heard nothing from Dominic or the delivery drivers and as I was going to a concert with the family, we had to leave the house. At 16.26hrs the same day, I received a call from a delivery driver, saying that they wanted to deliver my television. I told him that was not possible and that his depot had been informed of this fact. He said that no one had spoken to him to tell him the information and that I would have to ring to sort out another delivery date. I told him I would sort it out tomorrow. At 16.44 hrs the same day, I received another call on a private number. The person, was female and appeared to be Asian. She was very abrupt, did not give her name, but said she wanted to reschedule my delivery date. I told her I was at a restaurant and that I was not in position to speak or check suitable dates. She didn’t appear interested in my position and kept saying we can deliver it Tuesday. I asked that time and she said she couldn’t give a time, so I reiterated to her that it was not convenient to talk and make arrangements. She then said I’ll cancel the order then! I was taken aback by her rudeness, but stated I did not want the order cancelling and that I would sort it out tomorrow. To my disbelief, she said,” I’m cancelling the order” and put the phone down on me. I was really angry and couldn’t believe what had just happened, but realised I was otherwise engaged and would have to deal with the matter the next day. At 08.33 hrs on Monday 29th, I rang Team Knowhow again and spoke to a colleague called Corrie. Again, he was apologetic and confirmed that the order had been cancelled. I told him the circumstances of the past two days and he was disappointed at my treatment. I told him I wished to make a complaint about the female member of staff at the depot and he said he would raise an internal enquiry. He also alluded to the fact that he knew who the member of staff was (by reputation), but did not divulge her name. As a result of her actions, he had to reinstate the order and paper work and told me that I would receive a text with a new delivery date. He then explained that once I had received the text, I could ring back to amend it if necessary. I cannot believe how poorly this situation has been handled or how badly I have been treated. I genuinely believe that Dominic spoke to someone at the depot, but that person didn’t bother to contact the delivery driver. If that person is the same woman who then spoke to me, I would be really disappointed that she represented your company. I have spent hours now, trying to arrange the simple drop off and collection of a television. I don’t normally complain, but this situation is crazy. Just for information, it is now 10.15am and I still haven’t received a text informing me of my delivery… I have chased this complaint 4 times by phone and once again by email and still no reply Shocking service”

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Posted 5 years ago

“Please don't bother using them, the worst service and customer service I've ever experienced with outright lies. Bought a fridge freezer online We were given a delivery slot of Sunday 14th April 13:40 - 17:40 After hearing nothing, I rang customer services at 17:36 and was informed there were still two deliveries ahead of me and could expect a new time of approx. 18:30 and a phone call when the delivery people were arriving at the job before me After hearing nothing, I attempted to ring at 18:22 with the only contact number I could find, customer services, however this was closed I get a call at 20:03 to be informed the delivery vehicle had apparently broken down so would not be delivering this evening, and we should have already had a call to inform us of this. We could expect to be the first delivery on Monday 15th at approx. 8:30 (although no guarantee or assurance could be given) with the delivery people starting their shift at 7am in Buckinghamshire - I reluctantly agree to this despite knowing this will make me an hour late to work as I don't actually have any other options. I checked the traffic in the morning and it was 'lighter than usual' so expected the driver to arrive between 8am-8:30am After hearing nothing, I call customer services at 8:15 to be told we were actually the second delivery of the day and could expect an arrival at approx. 9:30. I raised the issue of yesterdays agreement we would be the first delivery. The customer services agent double checked with the depot and the excuse was now we were the first delivery however the driver had a delayed start to the day. The delivery team finally arrive at 8:59 I make my complaint and mention getting compensation for missing work for the delivery and having a further day without the fridge I am offered £20 - which is less than 5% of my purchase I suggest £40 is a more genuine gesture of goodwill They offer £30 On the 17th April I was told it would take 3-5 days After chasing, on the 30th April I was told it would take 5-7 days They still haven't contacted me to ask for payment details of where to send the so called gesture of good will so I don't hold much hope for this 5-7 days (I payed with gift cards and PayPal) John Lewis price match, I strongly suggest using them or ANYBODY else instead”

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Posted 5 years ago

“WORST SERVICE EVER. Ordered a TV 65 inch , after wasting 2 days of expected delivery it never came. on the 1st attempt they never even bothered to contact me , on the 2nd the driver called me up half an hour after expected delivery and said that the van broke down in the MORNING?!? On the same day I called up team knowhow (curries delivery centre) and they promised me that delivery will happen next day in the morning slot. Couple hours later I receive the very same text with the late delivery slot which is NOT what advisor promised. NExt day in the morning I called up teamknow how to find out what is happening and speak to someone appropriate. Last advisor said that he can not transfer me to the manager and there is no such an option and the only thing I can do is wait and thats it. Also they can't issue a refund straight away - so you can buy goods somewhere else. And I told them that I'm happy to collect it from the nearest shop as service is the poorest i've seen, they replied - that I can't collect my goods from the shop as I bought them online?!??!?”

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Posted 5 years ago

“Don’t trust their installation and removal service. Bought AEG Washing machine along with removal and installation service. Not done because old machine is integrated and supposedly you should know to tell them this. £45 for no service. The last time I buy something from Currys. Customer contact centre also completely disinterested!”

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Posted 5 years ago

“Good product let down by shoddy delivery and pathetic after sales service After a reasonably problem free ordering experience, it all went downhill from delivery. After Connect promised 48 hour delivery, it never happened; these people are supposed to represent Curry's and need to be replaced, and soon, shoddy experience The delivery was one and a half hours early with no notice given; luckily, we were in. The unit was brought into the utility and my wife asked to sign, she felt they had no intention of carrying out any delivery checks. She questioned this and under sufferance they unpackaged the unit: the door was intended to be reversed but it was our problem with space that the changeover never happened. For the installation I was advised by Gabriella (internet help desk) that it would be safety checked, unboxed and checked, connected, and levelled. Apart from unboxing it was simply stood in the space we had for it; I arrived home after they had left and asked if it had been levelled and my wife looked bemused as they had not touched it. They asked if we wanted the packaging removed!! I took it upon myself to level the unit as its an under counter bottle fridge and it needs to be level to operate effectively. After a short while I realised it was heavily leaning to one side and after having to get on the floor with a torch realised that it has a foot missing, something that they should have checked before leaving. This really leaves you with dread having to contact after the delivery to your ‘Curry’s Repair Care’ centre, a third part service that doesn’t do you any favours. Bearing in mind we bought the fridge to house drinks for an Easter family weekend I was told I could have an engineer, a replacement or a spare part that would take 10 to 14 days to arrive. Totally unsatisfactory. The young girl on the phone by name of Hannah was very snappy and unhelpful, bearing in mind this was not my doing! After a long and fraught discussion I asked to speak to her manager the phone rang out for a long long time after which she came back to me even snappier and apparently annoyed that whoever she had spoken to had agreed to get the part to us in 48 hours. It shouldn’t be this difficult. We have used you before and perhaps we were lucky: next time I’ll give John Lewis the first look.”

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Posted 5 years ago

“I use to but everything from Curry's.Now they're unhelpful,rude & overpriced.Just a matter of time till they go bust. If you want an unpleasant waste of time visit their new Malden warehouse.”

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Posted 5 years ago

“Bad experience avoid buying I ordered a fridge , Delivery not arrived on given dates , further three dates given no delivery made , Cancelled order”

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Posted 5 years ago

“I want to tell everyone how bad experience I have been with Currys. I ordered a fridge 2 months ago, then had over 1 month delay to get delivery update. today, we were waiting for delivery, no one turned up, no call from the Currys to tell what would happen. when we were back to track our order again, it was changed next Sunday for delivery by their own. It is ridiculously unacceptable.”

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Posted 5 years ago

“Brought a Panasonic blue ray player smart 3d . Looks like been sold second hand item full price wrong remote in box . remote is standard dvd replacment control had battery in all ready missmatch ones at that now got waist time going back to another town to take back”

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Posted 5 years ago

“I visited Currys to collect an item for my 90 year old grandmother which was already paid for and I had received the code via email in order to collect the parcel. The lady serving me informed me that I needed the last four digits of the payment card to get the parcel even though it was paid for in full and I had a code that was sent direct to my email. I informed her that my nanna was 90 and it was for her and she is very frail and can't read very well, hence the point I am collecting it from store and not having it delivered to her house as she struggles to move. She then asked a manager to help to see if there was anything that could be done without calling her as she is very old and it could endanger her trying to find her purse etc as she may fall. The manager who came to ''help' was named Dave and he was one of the managers on on duty at the Southport meols cop branch on the 26/04/19. His attitude from the beginning was appalling and very arrogant. When I explained the situation to him his attitude again very arrogant and said if i ring her she's very frail etc he just looked at me and said. Yeh.... And continued with his attitude. At this point I was very angry and said well I'll ring her if she falls it's your fault .he then got even more on his high horse and said well i don't think it is, and as my nanna answered proceeded to talk extremely loudly almost into my ear so much so I couldn't hear what my grandmother was saying, eventually he flounced off which to be honest I was very glad of as the lady serving me was very helpful. It's just such a shame that the company are promoting people like this who obviously just like the power and have clearly adapted an attitude to match. I would really appreciate if Currys at Southport could speak to their manager Dave about this incident and perhaps give him some more training in customer service as he clearly isn't very good at this aspect of his job.”

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Posted 5 years ago

“Shocking online service,Avoid at all cost Shocking online service,got up early on a bank holiday to make sure was back for delivery between 1-5...never showed.when phoned up apparently tried to deliver at 1.30....total rubbish at 1.25 had a delivery from amazon...no problem there...no card left....rearranged deliver for Tuesday 9-1 then when checked put it on another 1-5 so had to ring again.....never have these problem with richer sounds should have stuck with them might have took a few more days but at least there delivery drivers are honest and not complete and utter liars Update checked again still showing wrong delivery time and this despite a manager supposed to have sorted....total and utter shambles of a company”

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Posted 5 years ago

“Shocking online service,Avoid at all cost Shocking online service,got up early on a bank holiday to make sure was back for delivery between 1-5...never showed.when phoned up apparently tried to deliver at 1.30....total rubbish at 1.25 had a delivery from amazon...no problem there...no card left....rearranged deliver for Tuesday 9-1 then when checked put it on another 1-5 so had to ring again.....never have these problem with richer sounds should have stuck with them might have took a few more days but at least there delivery drivers are honest and not complete and utter liars Update checked again still showing wrong delivery time and this despite a manager supposed to have sorted....total and utter shambles of a company”

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Posted 5 years ago

“we have used this company a few times there were ok when you were buying things but when you had to people out to fix things which is there responsible to the washing machine 1st time it was leaking and the drum was holding water in it had a plumber out from this company then 1 - 2 weeks later stated doing the same thing we had to wait a few more days to get a date for the plumber again which we could not wait that long we had to get a second handed washer”

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Posted 5 years ago

Shipping & Delivery
Delivery Methods	Own Driver, Courier
Average Delivery Time	Over 7 Days
On-time Delivery	Greater than 41%
Accurate And Undamaged Orders	Greater than 62%
Customer Service
Communication Channels	Telephone, Email, Live Chat
Queries Resolved In	Over A Week
Customer Service	1.5 out of 5
Returns & Refunds
Refunds Process	Difficult
Returns Process	Could Be Better

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