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Online Stores PA LLC

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Customer Complaints Summary

  • 18 total complaints in the last 3 years.
  • 1 complaint closed in the last 12 months.

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  • Initial Complaint

    Date:05/01/2024

    Type:Service or Repair Issues
    Status:
    AnsweredMore info

    Complaint statuses

    Resolved:
    The complainant verified the issue was resolved to their satisfaction.
    Unresolved:
    The business responded to the dispute but failed to make a good faith effort to resolve it.
    Answered:
    The business addressed the issues within the complaint, but the consumer either a) did not accept the response, OR b) did not notify BBB as to their satisfaction.
    Unanswered:
    The business failed to respond to the dispute.
    Unpursuable:
    BBB is unable to locate the business.
    I have bought something from this company, and They gave me a bogus UPS tracking number. I go to ask about it, and I get a bunch of run around about getting the right tracking number or my refund. When I went to look at my credit card statement, and I have gotten charged for again. I rather have my credit card refund of 19.14 back, and I don't care if that and myself do business ever again

    Business Response

    Date: 05/02/2024

    I do apologize, the customer placed the order while our company was closed for holiday.   The order processed and shipped out when we opened on Wednesday 5/1 witch then billed the payment off of the authorization.  The authorization should fall off in a few days.  Tracking is moving now and is showing delivery for Monday 5/6   Your shipment
    ******************
    Estimated delivery
    Monday, May 06 by 7:00 P.M.

    Tracking Status
    On the Way

    View Details
    Ship To
    ************** ** ***** **

    Customer Answer

    Date: 05/03/2024

    Better Business Bureau:

    I have reviewed the response made by the business in reference to complaint ID ********* and have determined that this does not resolve my complaint.  For your reference, details of the offer I reviewed appear below.

    [To assist us in bringing this matter to a close, we would like to know your view on the matter.]

    Regards,

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

    The tracking number they gave is bogus, and I know that UPS uses 1Z as part of their tracking number system. I have ordered packages that had UPS before, and I know the tracking number they gave me is total bogus. UPS uses tracking beginning 1Z , FedEx uses a 9 number digit, USPS uses 35 number digit and Amazon uses TBA (tracking by Amazon) beginning number tracking. United-States-Flag.com gave me a bogus UPS tracking number, and I want my refund from this company than this issue would be resolved that is all 

  • Initial Complaint

    Date:03/28/2024

    Type:Delivery Issues
    Status:
    AnsweredMore info

    Complaint statuses

    Resolved:
    The complainant verified the issue was resolved to their satisfaction.
    Unresolved:
    The business responded to the dispute but failed to make a good faith effort to resolve it.
    Answered:
    The business addressed the issues within the complaint, but the consumer either a) did not accept the response, OR b) did not notify BBB as to their satisfaction.
    Unanswered:
    The business failed to respond to the dispute.
    Unpursuable:
    BBB is unable to locate the business.
    Ordered a pair of shoes on 2/19/94. They say they were delivered, but I received no shoes. Requested a refund because ordered somewhere else. Never did receive the shoes to return. Paid $122.68 for the shoes and don’t believe I should eat this cost.

    Business Response

    Date: 03/29/2024

    I do apologize, we have a POD that we have attached with a picture of the door package was left at and have filed a claim with the carrier. Once claim is complete refund will done. We apologize and will follow up with customer concerning the claim.

    In FedEx possessionAt FedEx location
    CHARLOTTE, NC
    2:20 PM

    Shipment information sent to FedEx

    2:20 PM

    In FedEx possessionAt FedEx location
    HUNKER, PA
    2:54 PM

    Picked up
    FORT MILL, SC
    7:23 PM

    Arrived at FedEx location
    FORT MILL, SC
    7:25 PM

    Shipment arriving On-Time
    FORT MILL, SC
    7:51 PM

    Left FedEx origin facility
    FORT MILL, SC
    Thursday, 2/22/24 4:10 AM

    Arrived at FedEx location
    CHARLOTTE, NC
    7:14 AM

    Departed FedEx location
    CHARLOTTE, NC
    7:28 PM

    Arrived at FedEx location
    PLAIN CITY, OH
    11:18 PM

    Departed FedEx location
    PLAIN CITY, OH
    Friday, 2/23/24 3:11 AM

    At local FedEx facility
    COLUMBUS, OH
    3:11 AM

    Arrived at FedEx location
    COLUMBUS, OH
    3:38 AM

    On FedEx vehicle for delivery
    COLUMBUS, OH
    10:46 AM

    DeliveredLeft at front door. Signature Service not requested.
    Johnstown, OH
  • Initial Complaint

    Date:12/11/2023

    Type:Service or Repair Issues
    Status:
    AnsweredMore info

    Complaint statuses

    Resolved:
    The complainant verified the issue was resolved to their satisfaction.
    Unresolved:
    The business responded to the dispute but failed to make a good faith effort to resolve it.
    Answered:
    The business addressed the issues within the complaint, but the consumer either a) did not accept the response, OR b) did not notify BBB as to their satisfaction.
    Unanswered:
    The business failed to respond to the dispute.
    Unpursuable:
    BBB is unable to locate the business.
    On Nov 23 I placed an order ************ with Northline Express. They had approximately half of the components in-house and I believe split the remaining components between two other vendors. I have received all of the components Northline had in-house and one of the vendors quickly. All of the components from the second vendor are missing in actions. I have contacted Northline Express multiple times to try to get an update or an ETA on the missing components. Every time they say they will email the vendor and get back to me within 24 to 48 hours. So far they have yet to contact me back with any update in regard to those missing components. One time they sent me the shipping information for an item which I already received the week prior. I contacted them via phone the last week of Nov. They said I should receive word back by the following Monday. When I didn't receive any word back I requested information again via their email interface on their website. I didn't receive any word back within 48 hours so later that week I called them again. Again they said they would contact me within 24-48 hours. Shortly after that phone call someone called me in regard to the email entry. They didn't seem to understand what was going on as they just wanted to email me the tracking information for the one vendor order which had been received the week prior. Seeing no update on the remaining components today I decided to cancel the remaining portion of the order. Again they're telling me it will take 24-48 hours to do this. At this point I just want a certainty of cancellation and refund for the amount related to the components that have not shipped. I was planning to have my fireplace installed and operational by now. I'd like it in place for Christmas but I don't know that will be possible now, especially if I have to wait another 2+ days to know the order has been cancelled and then order from a different company.

    Business Response

    Date: 12/12/2023

    I do apologize, we did not hear back from the other location about the shipping of the missing items.   We will get you refunded for all items not shipped and we will reach out to the customer today.   
  • Initial Complaint

    Date:11/23/2023

    Type:Service or Repair Issues
    Status:
    AnsweredMore info

    Complaint statuses

    Resolved:
    The complainant verified the issue was resolved to their satisfaction.
    Unresolved:
    The business responded to the dispute but failed to make a good faith effort to resolve it.
    Answered:
    The business addressed the issues within the complaint, but the consumer either a) did not accept the response, OR b) did not notify BBB as to their satisfaction.
    Unanswered:
    The business failed to respond to the dispute.
    Unpursuable:
    BBB is unable to locate the business.
    We placed an order from Northline Express aka Online Stores PA LLC on September 7, 2023 for the Osburn 3500 EPA Wood Burning Stove Insert - ******* (Accessories: Black Door Overlay - *******, Rigid Firescreen: No, 5" Fresh Air Intake Kit Oval: No, Optional Accessories: None, Faceplate: Medium faceplate 32"x44" *******, Faceplate Trim: Black Faceplate Trims 32" x 44" - *******), for the amount of $3,434.20. At this time, the expected delivery date was November 6th, so we set up installation of the unit accordingly based on the expected delivery date provided. The wood stove was actually delivered on October 5th, more than a month earlier than expected. On October 17th and November 12th respectively, I contacted the helpdesk email regarding the bent side panel (1 of 3 side panels bent) and missing door overlay. There has been no resolution on either of these issues since contacting the helpdesk besides that Northline is "waiting for tracking from the vendor". What tracking are they waiting for? This has not been communicated. On November 5th, the helpdesk email was contacted regarding a warranty claim to be made for the nonfunctioning fan, which has never worked since the unit has been installed. Osburn covers the fan through the warranty provided with the purchase. No update has been provided from Northline on this issue. Attached to this claim, I have also provided a picture of the packing slip provided with the wood stove upon delivery. All in all, this has been a horrible experience, and I would never order anything again from Online Stores PA LLC, Northline Express, or their affiliates.

    Business Response

    Date: 11/24/2023

    Thank you for speaking with us today.   We are waiting on tracking for the replacement blower and as soon as we do have the tracking we will get that over to you.   We have also applied the 30% refund back to  your card. 

     

     

  • Initial Complaint

    Date:11/22/2023

    Type:Delivery Issues
    Status:
    ResolvedMore info

    Complaint statuses

    Resolved:
    The complainant verified the issue was resolved to their satisfaction.
    Unresolved:
    The business responded to the dispute but failed to make a good faith effort to resolve it.
    Answered:
    The business addressed the issues within the complaint, but the consumer either a) did not accept the response, OR b) did not notify BBB as to their satisfaction.
    Unanswered:
    The business failed to respond to the dispute.
    Unpursuable:
    BBB is unable to locate the business.
    My husband ****** ********* & me placed an online order with Northline Express for a YardSaver & 10x16 shelter on 10/7/2023. We received the YardSaver. We received an email that the 10x16 would be arriving via Este Freight. On 10/19, we received 3 boxes from FedEx which were labeled Shelterlogic. The box of poles was damaged so the shipment was rejected. After the Este ship arrived, we saw that it was not a complete unit. I called cust serv. asking them about the FedEx ship. & on 11/6 I got an email stating the vendor was unaware of the FedEx ship. I was asked to email the paperwork & pictures which I did on 11/6. On 11/9 I called again & spoke to Jamie who couldn’t open the pictures so I re-sent them. She said she’d get the info to the vendor. After no follow-up, I called on 11/15. I got Jamie again & she said that she would reach out to the person internally that contacts the vendor & mark it as a priority. She called me back an hr later & told me that it would be delivered that day. I asked her for the tracking info. She said that she didn’t have it. I called back later in the day to get the tracking info & spoke to Jennifer who said that it had shipped. I again asked for tracking info, which she didn’t have. She stated that they probably wouldn’t know anything until 11/17. On 11/20, I called since I didn’t hear anything & spoke to Marcie. She had no new info & wasn’t able to tell me if it had shipped. I told her that I wanted to cancel the order & be issued a refund. She said she understood & would also provide me with a return label for the box that I had. She said that it was showing out of stock but shows available online. She said that she would monitor the acct & mark the request as a priority & would get back to me in 24 to 48 hours (2 days). I am convinced that this is a stall tactic & that if I never reached out again, they would never cancel the order, never send me the product & never refund my money. Amt paid is for this unit incl. discount & tax.

    Business Response

    Date: 11/24/2023

    I do apologize, I do show the rep reached out to the MFG and has not had a reply.    I am having prepaid labels issued and emailed to you to return at no cost. We will also get the refund issued.   Once again we apologize for the missing item.   

    Customer Answer

    Date: 11/28/2023

    [A default letter is provided here which indicates your acceptance of the business's response.  If you wish, you may update it before sending it.]

    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. 

    Regards,

    ***** ********
  • Initial Complaint

    Date:10/16/2023

    Type:Service or Repair Issues
    Status:
    ResolvedMore info

    Complaint statuses

    Resolved:
    The complainant verified the issue was resolved to their satisfaction.
    Unresolved:
    The business responded to the dispute but failed to make a good faith effort to resolve it.
    Answered:
    The business addressed the issues within the complaint, but the consumer either a) did not accept the response, OR b) did not notify BBB as to their satisfaction.
    Unanswered:
    The business failed to respond to the dispute.
    Unpursuable:
    BBB is unable to locate the business.
    I contacted this business for stove pipe. They offered a service where if I gave them a sketch and measurements, they would make a list of all the parts needed to do my job. I sent the sketch and measurements, they sent back an email with a list of links to the parts I would need. I copied and pasted these into the online shopping cart and made the order. On receiving the order and unboxing it I realized they had sent a part (they gave me a link to) that was not compatible to any of the others. I tried to call them, no answer, I left a voice mail. Several days later I got an email telling me, "you can pay the shipping and return this" even tho it was their mistake. Again they don't answer the phone, I emailed and outlined how it was their mistake not mine and received no response. I finally shipped it back to them (at a cost of $151.57). They received it at their dock on 10/09/2023. Three days after I shipped it, they finally wrote and said they would send a shipping label! I replied to that email as well and have heard nothing in return. I want refunded for the wrong part they told me I needed as well as what it cost for me to ship that back. Total of $508.55.

    Business Response

    Date: 10/19/2023

    We do apologize for our mistake and have issued 2 separate refunds   ******* ******
    ******* *******    

    Customer Answer

    Date: 10/19/2023

    [A default letter is provided here which indicates your acceptance of the business's response.  If you wish, you may update it before sending it.]

    Better Business Bureau:

    I have reviewed the response made by the business in reference to ********* ** ********, and find that this resolution is satisfactory to me. 

    Regards,

    ******* ******
  • Initial Complaint

    Date:10/04/2023

    Type:Product Issues
    Status:
    AnsweredMore info

    Complaint statuses

    Resolved:
    The complainant verified the issue was resolved to their satisfaction.
    Unresolved:
    The business responded to the dispute but failed to make a good faith effort to resolve it.
    Answered:
    The business addressed the issues within the complaint, but the consumer either a) did not accept the response, OR b) did not notify BBB as to their satisfaction.
    Unanswered:
    The business failed to respond to the dispute.
    Unpursuable:
    BBB is unable to locate the business.
    Bought two pair of clearance jeans from them. The size on site and the tag on the items said 30 length, but they are clearly 32 as I have 6 pairs of same at 30 length. They denied a return as their policy says no clearance item’s returned. The fact is they sold an incorrect item so I didn’t get what I ordered. Their policy is irrelevant when they sell an item that is clearly a factory error in labeling and tagging. They will not call me back.

    Business Response

    Date: 10/04/2023

    We do apologize if the incorrect size was sent I do show that we asked for pictures of the sizing to help get this taken care of.  Once we do receive the pictures we will be back in contact with you.   
  • Initial Complaint

    Date:06/13/2023

    Type:Service or Repair Issues
    Status:
    AnsweredMore info

    Complaint statuses

    Resolved:
    The complainant verified the issue was resolved to their satisfaction.
    Unresolved:
    The business responded to the dispute but failed to make a good faith effort to resolve it.
    Answered:
    The business addressed the issues within the complaint, but the consumer either a) did not accept the response, OR b) did not notify BBB as to their satisfaction.
    Unanswered:
    The business failed to respond to the dispute.
    Unpursuable:
    BBB is unable to locate the business.
    I purchased the SkeeterVac SV5100 from them on March 21st. I put it out at the first sign of mosquitos (May 1st) and it didn't appear to be working very well. Per the instructions I waited one month before expecting to see results. It has caught no mosquitos, and I believe it to be defective. When I contacted Northline Express I received a very short response from a NO REPLY email stating I am outside of the 30 day return policy and there is nothing they can do. Their website has text posted several places that says the following: "SATISFACTION GUARANTEED. We stand behind everything we sell! If you are not satisfied with your purchase, return it for a full refund. Click for details." "Warranty On All Products, we stand behind everything we sell 100%". I am finding these claims to be completely false, and believe they are deceptive and should be removed.

    Business Response

    Date: 06/14/2023

    I have reattached the documents

    Business Response

    Date: 06/14/2023

    I do apologize, I have had a call tag issued to get the item back and once received we will then issue a refund.   Issued
    UPS call tag: ******************
    Will
    make 3 attempts.  Please have item ready for pickup starting today.   I
    have also attached the Satisfaction Guaranteed page.  if you click for
    details it will take you to the page that explains the return policy.Tell us why here...
  • Initial Complaint

    Date:05/10/2023

    Type:Service or Repair Issues
    Status:
    AnsweredMore info

    Complaint statuses

    Resolved:
    The complainant verified the issue was resolved to their satisfaction.
    Unresolved:
    The business responded to the dispute but failed to make a good faith effort to resolve it.
    Answered:
    The business addressed the issues within the complaint, but the consumer either a) did not accept the response, OR b) did not notify BBB as to their satisfaction.
    Unanswered:
    The business failed to respond to the dispute.
    Unpursuable:
    BBB is unable to locate the business.
    Purchased $1008.93 of light fixtures in January from Online Stores for a small commercial project. Fixtures were installed within two days of receiving them. The fixtures went bad one after another, blinking on and off. Every fixture from the order eventually stopped working. Almost immediately, I made multiple phone calls and emails to Online Stores. Also, multiple three hour round trips to jobsite trying to diagnose problems using meters and thermal equipment on Online Stores defective fixtures, all at my expense. Online Stores froze my project for several weeks while I waited, as I didn't know if they would refund or replace and they didn't respond except to say they were working with the manufacturer. I was threatened with lawsuits by owner and GC if I didn't finish the project, as I was holding up the opening of a new store. I couldn't finish project because Online Stores ignored me and kept saying they were working with the manufacturer for several weeks. I eventually replaced the fixtures at my expense and asked Online Stores if they wanted the defective fixtures back in order to get a refund. They admitted in email that the fixtures were defective and stated they would refund, but never asked for fixtures back when asked specifically by me. Months later Online Stores still refuses to refund because they claim I have the defective fixtures that were thrown out after being replaced. I suspect Online Stores stalled for three weeks because they were trying to cover their back side financially and secured a refund from the manufacturer for my defective fixtures, yet refuse to refund my money. I have email back up of everything except for the previous sentence, which is speculation based on years of experience dealing with lowlifes such as this. They stole $1008.93 from me. Don't do business with these lowlife, slimeball fraudsters.
  • Initial Complaint

    Date:03/20/2023

    Type:Service or Repair Issues
    Status:
    AnsweredMore info

    Complaint statuses

    Resolved:
    The complainant verified the issue was resolved to their satisfaction.
    Unresolved:
    The business responded to the dispute but failed to make a good faith effort to resolve it.
    Answered:
    The business addressed the issues within the complaint, but the consumer either a) did not accept the response, OR b) did not notify BBB as to their satisfaction.
    Unanswered:
    The business failed to respond to the dispute.
    Unpursuable:
    BBB is unable to locate the business.
    I want refund I email on line stores they give me excuse we can't money on hold go2bank said no it's not this company won't give my money back I send purchase back refused return to sender in Feb 2023..I want full refund

    Business Response

    Date: 03/20/2023

    Customer refused the delivery of the item and filed a charge back.   Once the charge back is filed we are not able to refund we have to submit through the charge back the information.   Customer called us and advised that she contact the bank and removed the charge back we replied back to the charge back with this information.    


    Customers bank then called us on 3/16 and advised they would continue the investigation.   

    Advised she wanted to cancel after order was shipped and refused shipment then held on to the item do to not wanting to pay shipping back and that is in are return policy- and there are fees for refusing it -we offered a label but she refused packaged do to not wanting to pay for the label.

    Bank asked if there was return policy for the customer placing the order

    advised she had to agree to our terms and condition when checking out and that is our return policy and that we cant cancel orders once they are shipped.

    I would gladly refund, but being charge back is still pending we can not it will not let us.  

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