K. C.
BEWARE - Failure to Fulfill Pre-Ordered Items, Poor Customer Service
I am writing to file a formal complaint against BrüMate Inc., an online vendor specializing in beverage containers. I have experienced a series of delays and poor customer service interactions, Date of Purchase: Sep 9, 2023 Total Amount: $152.68 (Including $41.99 Shipping) Timeline of Events: Sep 9, 2023 - Placed an order with an expected shipping date of ~Sep 30, 2023. Oct 2, 2023 - Emailed BrüMate for an update; received only an automated response. Oct 4, 2023 - Followed up due to no updates; requested a refund but received no reply. Oct 6, 2023 - Emailed again for an update and a refund; received a templated email with no resolution. Oct 10, 2023 - Finally informed that my order is "Awaiting Carrier Processing" and no refund could be provided. Oct 17, 2023 - Informed by Passport Shipping that they are still awaiting the package from BrüMate. Despite BrüMate Inc.'s advertised 3-5 business day shipping policy, and a specific promise for my pre-ordered items to ship around Sep 30, 2023, my order remains unfulfilled as of Oct 17, 2023. To add to this, their customer service has been non-responsive and dismissive, refusing to issue a refund or provide a clear solution. This experience has been incredibly frustrating and serves as a poor reflection of consumer protection standards.


