It was supposed to be easy to return for exchange. NO, I have been going back and forth with this company since May 4. I request status, they request information, I sent information, they request tracking info, I send tracking info, they request the same information. I send information, they request tracking and so on and so on. It is beyond anything I have ever had to deal with.
Response from GatsbyshoesAug 21, 2023
Hey Tom,
Thank you for your feedback! I have looked into this case for you and can only apologise... I see you had a hard time with getting the return done, then issues with receiving your exchange and later changed it to a refund. We had an issue with our ticketing system which meant every reply you submitted never received the previous correspondence and as such made everything very difficult and needlessly so. This has since been resolved and I am happy to see your refund was processed.
I am sad to see a customer dissatisfied with any level of our business and my simple apoligy, while sincere, is worthless to you. As such I would love to offer you a 30% discount if you decide to give us another try.
Reach out to us and let them know about this (send them a link to this) and they will be more than happy to provide you the code.
Thank you,
Gatsby
JT
James T.
Poor quality shoes
Poor quality shoes, lasted just beyond 30 days, and have worn through the soles. Uppers look great, but shoes did not hold up, and this in an office job, not heavy duty. Based on other reviews will not even bother trying to send these back, and will never buy from this company again.
Response from GatsbyshoesMay 14, 2024
Hi James,
We appreciate you taking the time to provide feedback on your recent purchase experience. We are truly sorry to hear about the issues you encountered with the quality of the shoes you purchased from us.
I have checked our records and just to kindly bring to your attention that we haven't received any communication from you regarding issues with the product that you received. We could have utilized all available options that we have to further assist you sort the issue.
Please know that we take the quality of our products seriously and strive to ensure they meet the standards expected by our customers. Your feedback will be shared with our product development team for further review and improvement. If there's anything else we can assist you with or if you have any further concerns, please don't hesitate to reach out to us at [email protected]
DB
Dan B.
This is a fraudulent company
This is a fraudulent company. They did not ship my order. The tracking method they provided stopped. There is no way to obtain customer service.
Response from GatsbyshoesAug 22, 2023
Hey Dan,
Thank you for your feedback! I have looked into your order and can see there were unfortunately long delays with USPS. Sadly some times packages go missing and they take a while to investigate this. Thankfuly this was resolved by USPS but there was an extremely long delay in getting this to you! We aim for short delivery times and this is something we value for our customers. However, this is not always possible and once the order is shipped we no longer have control of the package.
As an apology for the issue I would be happy to offer a 10% refund on your order as a way to say sorry for the delay! Simply reach our to us ([email protected]) and let them know with a link to this message and they will be happy to help!
Thank you,
Gatsby
KY
KYX
Extremely Disappointed with Gatsby Shoes
Firstly, if I could vote -5 stars I would have..
I recently had an extremely disappointing experience with Gatsby Shoes. While their ordering and delivery process seemed promising at first, the overall quality of their shoes, lack of customer support, and troublesome returns process left me utterly dissatisfied.
Initially, the ordering and delivery process appeared efficient, with quick responses from their customer service team. However, once I made the purchase and encountered issues with the shoes, their responsiveness vanished entirely. It felt as if they no longer cared about addressing my concerns.
To make matters worse, the quality of the shoes I received was abysmal. They were made from cheap materials, emitted an unpleasant odor of rubber, and were incredibly uncomfortable. I wouldn’t even consider them worth £1, let alone the £60 I paid for them. Adding insult to injury, the returns process was a nightmare. Gatsby Shoes only provided a U.S. return address, leaving me responsible for expensive shipping fees. Their lack of support and assistance during this process was incredibly frustrating.
After waiting three weeks for the shoes to reach their warehouse, I received nothing more than a standard templated message, devoid of any personal touch. It seemed as if they hadn’t even bothered to check if the shoes arrived safely. I simply wanted to confirm their safe receipt, but all I received was automated responses and an unsettling silence.
The total cost of my order was £72, including £12 for extra insoles and £20 for return shipping. However, when I finally received a refund, it amounted to a mere £42. No explanation or response was provided to my inquiries about the partial refund.
Based on this experience, I will never, under any circumstances, consider using Gatsby Shoes again. I strongly urge others to exercise extreme caution when ordering from them, as their products are of subpar quality and their customer service is virtually nonexistent.
In conclusion, I wholeheartedly advise everyone to steer clear of Gatsby Shoes. They failed to deliver on their promises, provided poor-quality products, neglected customer support, and subjected me to an arduous returns process. Save your time, money, and energy by avoiding this company altogether.
Response from GatsbyshoesMay 14, 2024
Hi Kristof,
Thank you for taking the time to share your detailed feedback regarding your recent experience with Gatsby Shoes. We sincerely apologize for the disappointment and frustration you've experienced.
Your feedback is invaluable to us, and we take your concerns very seriously. It's disheartening to hear that we fell short of meeting your expectations in terms of product quality, customer support, and the returns process.
Just to kindly bring to your attention about the refund discrepancy highlighting that we have been upfront regarding our refund policy upon your request. We have provided you the return instruction including the link for the refund process and we apologize for any oversight in this regard.
If there's anything else we can assist you with or if you have any further concerns, please don't hesitate to reach out to us at [email protected]
DA
Dan
TOXIC - STAY AWAY
STAY AWAY. This company is toxic. Please note that half of the reviews are less than 5 stars...25% are 1 star. They have no Customer Service. They do not care about customers. They have an extreme return policy and you will be responsible for shipping, even if they were wrong. In my case, I wanted to return after 30 days...the shoes were brand new and never used. I ordered a regular size and they run narrow, so when I asked to return for a wide size they said "Sorry Charlie, you are outside of 30 days" - no return allowed. "And if you do return the shoes, we will keep them" This is stated in their very one-sided return policy. This does not sound like a USA-based company. They will be gone before you know it.
CI
COMPAGNO I.
PITIFUL CUSTOMER SERVICE
Bought two pairs of shoes for my Son and had them shipped direct to his place in SC. One pair was the correct size as ordered, but fit small and needed to b returned. Second pair was 3 sizes larger than the first pair, although they were ordered at the same time and for the same size. The company made my son pay for return shipping for both pairs although one pair was NOT what I ordered. Then to make matters worse, they charged me a “restocking fee”, again for both pairs of shoes. E-mail responses from the company were exactly as described by previous reviews. Bottomline: This Company is very very poor and refuses to do what is right, even when the mistakes r their own. SO NOT USE THIS BUSINESS. I CAN NOT POSSIBLY B ANYMORE NEGATIVE. DO NOT……
Response from GatsbyshoesMay 19, 2024
Hi A R,
Thank you for reaching out and sharing your recent experience with us. I'm truly sorry to hear about the inconvenience and frustration caused. It's genuinely disheartening to hear that we fell short of meeting your expectations. Our goal is always to ensure a seamless and satisfactory shopping experience for our customers.
I completely understand your dissatisfaction with the return process and the additional charges incurred. Please know that this information is always available in every footage of our website for transparency.
Once again, I apologize for any inconvenience this has caused. If there's anything else we can assist you with or if you have any further concerns, please don't hesitate to reach out to us at [email protected]
JK
James K.
The worst customer service I have ever…
The worst customer service I have ever experienced. DO NOT deal with this company. The emails from customer reps is smartass and disgusting. Not helpful and I’ve lost my money.
Response from GatsbyshoesJun 9, 2024
Hi James,
We apologize for any inconvenience you may have encountered. We have reached out regarding your order information to provide assistance promptly, but unfortunately, the information provided does not match information in our records. Should you require further assistance or have additional concerns, please do not hesitate to contact us at [email protected].
PG
Pete G.
I feel orthopedic is a gross misrepresentation
I feel orthopedic is a misrepresentation of the shoes I received. The only support I get is from the inserts I purchased with the shoes and the shoes are so thing we'll see how long they last in my line of work. I had higher hopes from the ads I read that they would be great for working in the service industry.
Response from GatsbyshoesJun 9, 2024
Hi Pete,
We apologize for any inconvenience you may have encountered. We have reached out regarding your order information to provide assistance promptly, but unfortunately, we have not received a response. Should you require further assistance or have additional concerns, please do not hesitate to contact us at [email protected].