The saga continues. Sanrico has not refunded my money, as they stated they would. Rather, they repeatedly tried to get me to change my review by offering first a gift card and the adapter, and then a refund, if and only if I first modified my review, presumably to their satisfaction. I refused on the grounds that what I said in my review was true: buyers should beware for the reasons stated. I then said I would return the two items I had ordered. The website says easy returns. But of course that is also not true. Sanrico replied that is was too late - which of course was technically true since the parts took so long to arrive and then they wasted even more of my time with their attempts to get me to change my review. I don't usually take the time to write reviews, but in this case I felt it necessary to warn others so as to save them the frustration and disappointment I have experienced. Anyway, I am done with Sanrico. Should they reply to this post, I would suggest taking their response with a grain of salt.
Response from SanricoJun 17, 2021
Dear Randy Peerenboom,
We are suprised to see you have posted a second review regarding your order 33513.
We are absolutely sorry about this situation as we have tried our best to give you the satisfaction you deserve and solve this issue.
To promote transparency that may be useful to readers on Trustpilot we will sum up your experience with us below :
You ordered a powersphere on 03/31 and received it two weeks later. You contacted our Customer Service Team one month after receiving your package because you did not order the adapter.
Our refund policy mentionned on our website allows a customer to return his product and ask for a refund 15 days after receiving a package. Despite your two weeks late we offered to ship you an adapter for free. You keep refusing this offer and replied by posting a second review.
Despite our best intentions and our efforts to improve the situation you keep refusing to communicate with us. We feel sorry, surprised and disappointed about your behaviour, which makes us think that you might be one of our competitors.
Best regards,
Your Sanrico Team
SM
Smadar
Their customer service is non-existent
Their customer service is non-existent. I wrote multiple emails and they did not reply so I asked to return the product and they did not reply either. They don't provide a phone number so emails are the only way to communicate with them and if they choose not to reply there is nothing you can do.
Response from SanricoJun 11, 2021
Dear Smadar,
We would like to apologize for the troubles and frustration that you experienced lately.
You placed an order for your powersphere on april 21th and received it on may 3rd. (you contacted us asking either for a refund or an adapter, we REPLIED and sent you a link ON THE SAME DAY and you bought the adapter). According to our terms and conditions you have 15 days to return your product, in your case it was until the 18th of may).
In the meantime, you ordered an adapter on may 10th and received it on may 20th. After receiving your adapter you noticed that it did not fit your grinder. You had all the INFORMATIONS in the link we sent you before ordering. As explained by email, we can only refund your adapter. On a commercial basis we agreed on letting you keep the adapter and refund this item. We are still waiting on your answer.
Best regards,
Your Sanrico Team
SL
Stuart L.
Frustration and Disappointment - Anewed
SANRICO Review Update
A number of weeks ago I provided a one-star review (below) of SANRICO, a company that supplies many DIY products. The review is based on two issues. First, a lack of guidance (both on the website and that no literature comes with the products) which has led to some of the tools I purchased sitting idle while I try to figure out what attachments/accessories I need to employ them. Secondly, and most important to me, abysmal customer service. This updated review is driven by something altogether different. Misrepresentation.
After weeks of trying to get someone from SANRICO to give me the guidance that I need to put these products to use and having received only automated replies (“Resolving your issues and answering questions is a top priority for me. A member of my support team will follow up with you very soon to resolve your inquiry.”) I gave up and posted my original review. Unsurprisingly, I was contacted very soon afterwards by a member of the Customer Support Team.
The “Team” apologized for the delay, told me they were going to speak with their manager about a refund and that it was “very important” that I modify my review to 4 or 5 stars. I told them that I would modify my review if they executed the refund and supplied me with the guidance that I need to use the tools that I purchased. A subsequent email indicated that the refund was approved, and I still needed to update my review…
Still waiting on the guidance, I was recently contacted by TrustPilot. Their e-mail(s) indicated, in short, that SANRICO flagged my review as “they don’t believe you’ve had a genuine experience with them” and I must now supply documentation or have my review removed. One might believe that by genuine experience that SANRICO has admitted to dropping the ball and that this is a rare bad experience. Or, as I believe, they are simply challenging my review in the hopes that I will let the ball drop, as they have.
I told SANRICO, after receiving this e-mail, that if they gave me the guidance that I requested from the start, that I would let the review drop. This was their reply, received at 0059 this morning: “Dear [me]. We do not have any guidance for this product. Best regards, your SANRICO Customer Service Team.” Hence, I believe their rebuttal to my original review was an accusation of my being disingenuous. Furthermore, after viewing the all the communications in their entirety, I believe the following…
SANRICO’s claim of being a family-owned business with all their products designed in New Jersey may be technically correct but that statement has intent. I believe its’ purpose is to play on the “Buy American” sentiment. Verbiage, punctuation, and intent reflected in these communications strongly indicate to me that this business has foreign roots. Furthermore, the times in which I received the communications, such as 0059 for the last, indicate different time-zones. In-and-of itself, I have no issue with foreign products. I do have a strong issue with people trying to sway my decisions with hidden motive, information true or otherwise (“designed vs made”, interesting.) It is also important, in my view, to know to what foreign entities I am sending my money. I, also, strongly believe that the “refund” was more a bribe for a new review than any real form of customer service. Personally, doubt that these products were designed by their company as well since, subsequent to this transaction, I have found many available through other, industry leading, manufacturers. Lastly, I see no substantial evidence that this company has any background in the use of these products, given that they can supply me with absolutely no information on the use of the ones that I purchased.
As I said in my original review, if you know how to use it and this is the only place you can get it, buy away. Otherwise, my recommendation is that you, instead, run away.
Okay, “Team”. There is my updated review. Opinions clearly stated and put aside, I can back all of this up with your communications. Copies, of which, am sending to TrustPilot.
As a side note, I do appreciate TrustPilot’s efforts to maintain a high level of integrity in their system and have no issues with the way they have conducted business with me thus far.
Response from SanricoMay 10, 2021
Dear Stuart,
We pride ourselves on all our products and the high quality standards we maintain.
It’s important to us that our customers are more than satisfied with our products and customer service.
As explained by email, we do not sell this part on our website.
On a commercial basis we have decided to refund your goods while keeping this item. Please check your bank account.
Best regards,
Your Sanrico Team
SK
Skip
I waited over a month for the piece to…
I waited over a month for the piece to arrive. Along the way I reached out with no response back on how to refund it. In the meantime I ordered a different one from another company and finished the job. I just received it today and it's a part made in China which I assume they ordered and repackaged. Don't do it!
Response from SanricoApr 12, 2021
Dear Geoffrey Cullen,
We are sorry to hear that your order did not arrive on time. The delivery times given are provided as an estimate and should not be taken as a guarantee. While the majority of orders will usually arrive earlier than expected or on time, in certain cases (like yours) there are issues and then can cause delays.
However, we replied to the only email you sent within 24h. For your information, the refund policy is displayed on each page of the webstore, on the checkout page and in the FAQ section.
We have also contacted you asking you for your order number and also offered to refund your item but you did not reply to our request.
Best Regards,
Your Sanrico Team