October 14, 2011
I bought a P&S Camera for a friend who is not comfortable with online buying. After making the payment, I got a message that this page can't be loaded (server error).
But my card was charged. I got an SMS and an email from Citibank that "Rs.6,068.00 was spent on your Credit Card 4564XXXXXXXX0005 on 14-OCT-11 at LETSBUY.COM."
Sent an email to Letsbuy.com but did not get any reply.
October 15, 2011
I called up customer care and customer care executive told me that Letsbuy.com has not received the payment and if I got a message from Citibank that my card has been charged, the payment will be credited back to Citibank credit card. The executive suggested me to go ahead with a fresh order. He, in fact , released "hsbclb1" code for fresh use as we know one discount coupon works only once with one id.
So, I placed another order for the same camera and paid for it.
October 17-19, 2011
I was shocked to receive 2 packets from Letsbuy.com. I confirmed with Citibank that I have been charged twice. Tried to call customer care but could not because their lines were constantly busy.
October 20, 2011
Sent them an email about this and requested them to get one sealed packet pick up and refund my money as soon as possible.
Got a reply from Letsbuy.com with apologies and that they have arranged for pick-up with Fedex.
Replied that pick-up is ready with the address and invoice they have provided.
October 21, 2011
Fedex picked up the packet.
Emailed letsbuy.com about the pick-up and provided them pictures and tracking details.
October 22, 2011
Packet delivered to Letsbuy.com
October 27, 2011
Sent them an email requesting acknowledgement and refund.
October 29, 2011
Got an email from Letsbuy.com that they have initiated the refund and it will reflect in my credit card account in 7-10 days.
November 3, 2011
Sent them an email that the funds are not reflecting in credit card account.
November 5, 2011
Got an email from Letsbuy.com: “First and foremost we regret the delay in the refund of your payment; however your submitted case is constantly being followed up and please be assured that the Payment Processor would be forwarding you the refund on priority. Further we have again forwarded the refund issue to payment processor to expediting the process.â€
November 9, 2011
Sent them an email that the funds are not reflecting in credit card account.
Letsbuy.com does not respond anymore.
I would like to highlight that a similar refund was initiated from another online selling website on 10th November and appeared in credit card account on 12th November. So, it takes just 2 days after they have actually initiated the refund.
Any suggestions guys ?
I bought a P&S Camera for a friend who is not comfortable with online buying. After making the payment, I got a message that this page can't be loaded (server error).
But my card was charged. I got an SMS and an email from Citibank that "Rs.6,068.00 was spent on your Credit Card 4564XXXXXXXX0005 on 14-OCT-11 at LETSBUY.COM."
Sent an email to Letsbuy.com but did not get any reply.
October 15, 2011
I called up customer care and customer care executive told me that Letsbuy.com has not received the payment and if I got a message from Citibank that my card has been charged, the payment will be credited back to Citibank credit card. The executive suggested me to go ahead with a fresh order. He, in fact , released "hsbclb1" code for fresh use as we know one discount coupon works only once with one id.
So, I placed another order for the same camera and paid for it.
October 17-19, 2011
I was shocked to receive 2 packets from Letsbuy.com. I confirmed with Citibank that I have been charged twice. Tried to call customer care but could not because their lines were constantly busy.
October 20, 2011
Sent them an email about this and requested them to get one sealed packet pick up and refund my money as soon as possible.
Got a reply from Letsbuy.com with apologies and that they have arranged for pick-up with Fedex.
Replied that pick-up is ready with the address and invoice they have provided.
October 21, 2011
Fedex picked up the packet.
Emailed letsbuy.com about the pick-up and provided them pictures and tracking details.
October 22, 2011
Packet delivered to Letsbuy.com
October 27, 2011
Sent them an email requesting acknowledgement and refund.
October 29, 2011
Got an email from Letsbuy.com that they have initiated the refund and it will reflect in my credit card account in 7-10 days.
November 3, 2011
Sent them an email that the funds are not reflecting in credit card account.
November 5, 2011
Got an email from Letsbuy.com: “First and foremost we regret the delay in the refund of your payment; however your submitted case is constantly being followed up and please be assured that the Payment Processor would be forwarding you the refund on priority. Further we have again forwarded the refund issue to payment processor to expediting the process.â€
November 9, 2011
Sent them an email that the funds are not reflecting in credit card account.
Letsbuy.com does not respond anymore.
I would like to highlight that a similar refund was initiated from another online selling website on 10th November and appeared in credit card account on 12th November. So, it takes just 2 days after they have actually initiated the refund.
Any suggestions guys ?