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    • Complaint Type:
      Product Issues
      Status:
      Answered
      A few days ago, the ***** website had a promotion, with lots of gifts for over $1,000. I happily placed an order on the website but it didn't generate an order after I paid for it, only later did it become clear that there were technical problems with their site in those days At that time, I used Alipay to pay. After a few days, I found that the merchant did not give me a refund without generating the order. I contacted the merchant, and the merchant said that he had not found the order. He asked me to contact the bank, later I contacted ****** customer service, ****** to give the reply is the money has been transferred to the Merchant's Alipay account, the transaction is successful, must be initiated by the merchant refund can, and ****** sent me the exact transaction flow number, I provide this to the merchant but they have been shirking the responsibility not to help me refund

      Business response

      07/12/2024

      We have been in touch with this customer to resolve the matter. 
    • Complaint Type:
      Product Issues
      Status:
      Resolved
      I was supposed to be refunded for this item and the money put back on my credit card. The company hardly answers my emails and when they do they just say call your bank. I call my bank repeatedly over a month and provide the information that ************************ gave me and NO refund has ever been made to my bank account card. I have been dealing with this over a month and haven't been able to get ************************ to fix the issues. I have even offered an alternative card for them to refund my card, and no response. This is absolutely horrible service and I just want my refund!!! This was supposed to be a birthday gift for my daughter and has turned out to be so stressful for me. Please help me with the refund.

      Business response

      07/09/2024

      The order in question was fully refunded on June 21, 2024. We have already provided the transaction reference number associated with the refund. You will need the transaction number to your cards issuing bank for assistance in locating the refund.

      At this point, we have exhausted all available options, as the full refund has been issued.

      Customer response

      07/11/2024

      Better Business Bureau:

      I have reviewed the response made by the business in reference to complaint ID ********, and find that this resolution is satisfactory to me and the matter has been resolved.

      Sincerely,

      *****************************



       

    • Complaint Type:
      Product Issues
      Status:
      Answered
      i have return all items in my order **********,but they still didnt refund my order i have send ***** many emails ,***** answer me ,so worried please help refund thanks

      Business response

      07/09/2024

      We have been in touch with this customer to resolve the matter. 
    • Complaint Type:
      Product Issues
      Status:
      Answered
      My order ********** return two item :Perfectly Clean Infusion Duo Skincare Set to estee lauder warehouse ,but estee lauder refusal to refund. ?They asked me to return all the gifts before I could refund them,but their agent told me due to I had another paid for item so can keep the gift by myself, and I alreday shipped this item to my country can't return back.?So I can accept two choose:1. No need to return gift ,refund the credit to me 2. If can't refund,please reshipped my return back item to me (Perfectly Clean Infusion Duo Skincare Set,2 item)

      Business response

      07/17/2024

      We have been in touch with this customer to resolve the matter. 
    • Complaint Type:
      Product Issues
      Status:
      Answered
      The order made on 06/19/24. I used *********** credit card paid $212.31 for 5 Este Lauder Re-Nutriv Ultimate lift Regen. After I started using this lotion, my whole face became allergic, red, and itchy. It seems like there are small bubbles all over my face, touching felt painful but not acne. I emailed them, they didnt give me any solutions. They said items were final sale and told me stop using the product immediately. But I hope they can refund my money. Severe allergic is product problem.

      Business response

      07/12/2024

      We have been in touch with this customer to resolve the matter. 
    • Complaint Type:
      Delivery Issues
      Status:
      Answered
      I have placed 2 orders on the 40% off sale and both orders have been cancelled. When I inquired about it I was told that EVERYTHING I ordered was out of stock. I find this hard to believe. On some items I wanted it said out of stock will ship when in stock. But my entire order nothing in stock? If you didnt want to offer 40% off you should not have advertised it. I dont see how this isnt false advertisement since you cant order anything.Order # ********** & # **********

      Business response

      07/09/2024

      We have been in touch with this customer to resolve the matter. 
    • Complaint Type:
      Service or Repair Issues
      Status:
      Answered
      I am writing regarding my order **********,i have returned last month,but i dont know why they receive last week,and send me email will refund 2 days now i have wait long time ,and send them emails,everytime give me same words let me wait 7-10,but they just didnt process the credit how can i get my money,wasting time

      Business response

      06/21/2024

      We have been in touch with this customer to resolve the matter. 
    • Complaint Type:
      Delivery Issues
      Status:
      Resolved
      Order Number: ********** Date 4/12/2024 I placed an order for ********* Pair Repair Serum + Moisturizer Mini Skincare Set and the Serum bottle was nearly empty. When I looked at reviews, I found a few with the same complaint and efforts to resolve with **************** were unsuccessful.I made this purchase because I am a seeking an exceptional Serum to compliment my skin care regime and Estee Lauder is the best! I would appreciate a full bottle so I can evaluate whether this line is for me.Thank you.

      Business response

      06/21/2024

      We have been in touch with this customer to resolve the matter. 

      Customer response

      06/21/2024

      Better Business Bureau:

      I have reviewed the response made by the business in reference to complaint ID ********, and find that this resolution is satisfactory to me and the matter has been resolved. Excellent response. Excellent customer service.

      Thank you! 

      *******************



       


    • Complaint Type:
      Product Issues
      Status:
      Answered
      I have been working and waiting on the store for months for am exchage/refund. At this point. I am done and want my money back. You can keep product. In short, you sent wrong product, and one product did not smell good to me. You promised me a refund/exchange but then you never sent necessary items. I then contacted you again and we got everything staight and then no refund. no response. Please resolve. That's a lot of money for no usalbe product. Thank you

      Business response

      06/10/2024

      We have been in touch with this customer to resolve the matter. 
    • Complaint Type:
      Product Issues
      Status:
      Answered
      i have returned my order ********** back to *****,tracking number 1*****************,and they send email said have receive my return package and will process refund in 2 days but now i have wiit almost 2 weeks still didnt get refund i have ask the expert several time ,but they give me same words with no help and the attitude is perfunctory,my package was returned this month,expert told me they refund last month, This is ridiculous. The customer service didn't check my order carefully,Then he said he didn't receive my package i think the customer service could not help me,please help refund

      Business response

      05/30/2024

      We have been in touch with this customer to resolve the matter. 

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