A customer ordered a pair of sunglasses. The lenses were scratched even though they were supposed to be brand new. This shows that Jomashop might not be very strict in their quality control process for the products they sell.
Sure. There was a case where a customer bought a designer handbag from Jomashop. When it arrived, the stitching was coming apart in several places. It was clear that the product had not been properly inspected before being shipped out.
One horror story could be about receiving counterfeit products from Jomashop. A customer ordered a branded watch, but when it arrived, it had obvious signs of being fake, like a flimsy strap and a misprinted logo on the dial.
Sure. There was a vape shop that sold a batch of defective vaping devices. The batteries in these devices would drain extremely quickly, sometimes within an hour of being fully charged. This was really frustrating for customers who relied on their vapes throughout the day. Some of the devices also had issues with the heating element, which affected the flavor and the overall vaping experience. It was a nightmare for those who had bought these products from that vape shop.
Sure. There was a case where a graphic designer completed a logo design according to the client's initial brief. But then the client claimed it was not what they wanted and refused to pay. The designer had evidence of all the communication and drafts but still had a hard time getting Upwork to side with them in the dispute. It was a long and tiring process.
Sure. There were reports of sexual harassment at the event. Some women felt unsafe due to the rowdy and uncontrolled behavior of some of the male attendees. It was a very unpleasant situation for them.
Sure. Civilians often face the horror of being caught in crossfire. For example, there are cases where families were having a normal day at home when suddenly their houses were targeted. Women and children had no time to escape and got injured or even killed.
Yes. There was a case where an entrepreneur presented a unique food product. However, the sharks were concerned about the shelf life and distribution challenges. They didn't believe the entrepreneur could overcome these issues and rejected the product idea. Also, an inventor had a new type of home appliance. The sharks thought it was too bulky and not user - friendly enough, so they turned down the idea.
Yes, some people were concerned about the ingredients in Lime Crime products. There were rumors that certain ingredients might not be of the best quality or might cause skin irritations for some users.
Sure. A customer called Safelite to schedule a windshield replacement. They were promised a certain date and time. But on that day, no one showed up. When the customer called to inquire, they were put on hold for a long time and then given some excuse about a scheduling mix - up. It was a very poor experience for the customer who was relying on them to get the job done as promised.
Yes. There was a baby who was misdiagnosed as needing a doc band. The doctor thought the baby had a severe head shape issue. After getting the doc band, the baby showed signs of distress. Later, it was found out that the baby's head shape was actually normal for its age and stage of development. The family had spent a lot of money on the doc band and the baby had to endure unnecessary discomfort.
Sure. There are stories of customers logging into their online Citibank accounts and finding that their accounts had been locked for no apparent reason. They had to go through a long and cumbersome verification process that involved providing a lot of personal information over and over again, just to regain access to their own money.