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2:29 am EDT

Takealot Hisense 13 place dishwasher /

Good day

I have a order deliverd on friday 9 september 2022

We were busy with renivations so i obly set up my dishwasher lastweek. The seal inside the dishwasher keep on climbing out every time. I request a return and replace but it doesnt want to and tried to phone takealot no response telephone number keep on saying not available . How can i go about to return en raplace the dish washer

Desired outcome: Want to return ans replace;and also would likw a response

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5:47 am EDT
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Takealot Abuja mix capsules and breast enhancement oil

Last week I ordered something from take a lot and I was supposed to receive it on Monday 26th September but I didn't get it neither did I get informed of what happened.yesterday when I called I was told that my order was delivered to a wrong branch and I'm receiving emails that you've failed to deliver my order this is unacceptable I want the order cancelled

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Update by Daisy Muvungani
Sep 28, 2022 5:11 am EDT

my order was supposed to be delivered on Monday 26th September, to Rina Ave, Framesby, Port Elizabeth.

Every time i call the center I have got one excuse after another of delivered to wrong branch, first to cape town, then to incorrect area, now i MIGHT get a message tomorrow stating when I will actually get my parcel.

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4:43 am EDT

Takealot Scam

I have been scammed, someone contacted me and said she is an agent of Takealot and got a job proposal for me online, after I followed her steps, she

disappeared

I can send all correspondence to your email

Thank you and hope to hear from you soon

5, 18:07 - Messages and calls are end-to-end encrypted. No one outside of this chat, not even WhatsApp, can read or listen to them. Tap to learn more.

2022/09/25, 18:07 - Leon: Good day I see are hiring

2022/09/25, 18:09 - Leon: I am interested

2022/09/25, 18:26 - Takealot: Hello, I'm takealot Human Resources. Are you looking for part-time online jobs?

2022/09/25, 18:27 - Leon: Hello,yes I do

2022/09/25, 18:28 - Takealot: First of all, we need to do a simple understanding to see if you are suitable for this part-time job.

Please tell me your

Name:

age:

current job:

2022/09/25, 18:28 - Takealot: OK, my name is Anissa, I'm from Cape Town and I'm glad to serve you.

2022/09/25, 18:29 - Leon: My name Leon

Age 53

Unemployed

From Mpumalanga

2022/09/25, 18:38 - Takealot: OK, you meet our working conditions. Do you have time now? Let me briefly describe the workflow. It takes about 2 minutes.

2022/09/25, 18:38 - Leon: Ok thank you

2022/09/25, 18:39 - Takealot: Okay, we are a subsidiary of takealot and your job is to help (takealot) merchants improve their sales data and product rankings. About 3 minutes after you complete the transaction, the merchant will refund your principal and commission. Here's a way to make money without losing money

2022/09/25, 18:39 - Takealot: First, you need to register for a takealot and temporarily use your funds R100 as principal for virtual purchases. After the product is successfully purchased, the merchant will refund your principal R100+R90 commission within 1 minute. You can withdraw R190 commission to your bank account.

2022/09/25, 18:39 - Takealot: The above are our working steps. If you can accept it, we will continue. I will teach you how to earn commissions and withdraw money.

2022/09/25, 18:41 - Leon: Ok let me get the funds first and get back to you

Thanx

2022/09/25, 18:42 - Takealot: Hello, if you are interested in doing this job, then you need to prepare at least 100 start-up capital.

2022/09/25, 18:42 - Takealot: I will keep this job position for you, feel free to contact me to earn commissions when you are ready to work.

2022/09/25, 18:42 - Leon: Thank you

2022/09/26, 10:38 - Takealot: IMG-[protected]-WA0003.jpg (file attached)

2022/09/26, 10:38 - Takealot: Many members have completed this part-time job and have successfully withdrawn their cash. It only takes 5 minutes. The investment of 100 rand is suitable for everyone. There are only 5 part-time jobs left. If you need it, please contact me as soon as possible.

2022/09/26, 17:59 - Leon: I AM READY

2022/09/26, 18:01 - Takealot: Next, share a link of takealot official registration. Click Register. You will get R34 immediately after successful registration. Next teach you how to make money

2022/09/26, 18:01 - Takealot: http://shop-65.com/index/user/register/invite_code/24ntm.html

2022/09/26, 18:01 - Takealot: Click on the official link to register.

Enter your mobile number,

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5:07 am EDT

Takealot Cancel order

I ordered a product on 21 September 2022. I urgently need product by 25 September 2022. When I payed for product delivety was scheduled for 22 September.

Then the next day delivery date was changed to 4 October. Too late. I requested credit or refund. My request denied.

I feel it is unfair because it a fault from Takealot. Why advertise a product for next day delivery if you can't deliver. This is false advertising.

Desired outcome: Refund or credit

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12:33 pm EDT

Takealot Still waiting for the guaranteed express delivery

As can be seen on the included images, the order was placed on Monday and I was expecting the Guaranteed Express delivery to be taken seriously. Somehow I seem to be the only person taking this seriously. It was the 21st and not an sms or email was received to inform me of any issues at all. This is so not what I expected from them, so so disappointed.

Desired outcome: I would not have asked for express delivery if I did not need it. Just do what you guarantee to do.

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9:04 am EDT
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Takealot Receiving an incorrect order and no one assisting to when I'm going to get my order.

I made an order of a backdrop and 24 piece cutlery set on the 4th of Sep 2022 and the items were suppose to be delivered on Monday 12 Sep 2022. On the 12 Sep, I received the backdrop(which I ordered) and a key ring(which I did not order). I've have made multiple attempts to contact the customer to come get the key ring and have my cutlery delivered but I keep getting told that I need to wait for investigation and I need the cutlery by Friday 23 September, as I will be travelling and need to go with it this weekend.

This is rather urgent and don't understand why I have to wait if the cutlery was available and ready to be delivered

Desired outcome: May I get what ordered, delivered before friday 23 September.

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8:32 am EDT
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On the 4th of September I placed the order for Tommy tippee bottles,which costed R100 and a lunch bag that costed 155 on promotion ,my order arrived yesterday the 16th of September, without my bag ,I tracked the order on Monday it said they were waiting for the bag,it was not feesable to pay R65 delivery just for bottles ,that could have been purchased at the store ,I should have been notified that order has been cancelled,I don't know why because I checked the app the bag is available at a different price (R189)which is a rip of by take a lot

Desired outcome: I would like the bag I ordered and waited so long for and not be charged a delivery fee

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10:31 am EDT

Takealot Takealot

Be careful buying things on Takealot - I bought a Hisense Air fryer toaster oven a week or so ago and it has issues - I logged a return with a request to replace the oven - now I get the return approved, but they state that that no longer have stock on the item - I took a screen shot from their website showing that they do have the product for sale on your website - just with a higher price and apparently from another supplier - hence the higher price - Please see their response:

Kindly note the item currently listed as available on the website is stock listed with different sellers and suppliers hence why the difference in price and availability. We therefore cannot exchange/replace an item if it is not exactly the same as the one you originally ordered as it does not have the same bar code. We can only exchange clothes, apparel, and shoes for different sizes because they are listed under the same bar code.

We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience caused in this regard.

If there is anything additional that I may assist you with, thus enhancing our service level and overall experience, please let me know.

Their whole argument rests on a difference in barcodes - there is only one supplier of Hisense products and that is Hisense - who according to rhem has no stock. Now they want to refund me and then I must spend R700 more to buy the same item. Who has R700 to spare in today's economy?

Desired outcome: A replacement of my oven

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12:10 pm EDT

Takealot VSP launch videoscope

On 08/30/2022 I placed an order: O/N [protected] totaling R2846.00 of which I paid R1900 for a VSP Launch Videoscope, among a few other items which were all delivered except this Videoscope, which was a birthday gift for my son from his family in America, but instead a cheap R100 headlamp thing was delivered (see pics). I have send numerous emails about this and no one ever gets back to me. I want what I paid for. I have been bounced from pillar to post with regards to where to go about this. I have attached photos of the package that was delivered. There was no delivery note inside the package either to see the original order vs the delivery order. Please can someone just do the right thing and send deliver what was ordered.

Desired outcome: I want the item I paid for to be sent to my son without further delay, as it is something he desperately needs.

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2:45 am EDT

Takealot Selphies tie-on satin bonnet sleeping night cap (headwrap) - royal blue

Hi.

On the 26th of August I placed an order for 3 items order number #[protected], on Friday the 2nd of September I received only 2 items and did not get the above mentioned product and there was no communication whether it will be delivered sometime later.

Please assist.

Desired outcome: I'd appreciate if the item can be delivered on the 5th September

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5:02 am EDT

Takealot Incomplete delivery

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Order number [protected]

18/8/2022 I ordered a Bluetooth speaker, pampers diapers and infarcare milk I received 2 items from these 3 only the pampers diapers were not delivered, i called on the same day to file a complaint with takealot till today (11 days later) they are still trying to resolve my issue.

Desired outcome: I want the box of diapers I ordered

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3:01 am EDT

Takealot Takealot JHB DC

We made a booking on the takealot booking system to deliver replenishment stock to their JHB DC between 07:00 and 08:00 this morning.

We arrived there at 07:30 and the guards showed us away and declined our shipping note as Late delivery.

All other vehicles that arrived after us were granted access.

We have a small baby and spent an hour in traffic just to be told they can't help us because we didn't arrive at 07:00.

This is so unfair. Very poor service.

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9:48 am EDT

Takealot Items i ordered were not all delivered

I ordered two items from Takealot ( Wireless Bluetooth in-earphones for Apple and android (green) fro R 219 and Micracase-crystal clear transparent protective cover for R 249, i only received one item, the the clear transparent protective cover and i did not receive any explanation as to why i did not receive the wireless Bluetooth in-earphones, what is worse, i paid in full for my order, please assist.. My email address is [protected]@andm.gov.za.

Desired outcome: I want them to send the or give me a refund.

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6:03 pm EDT

Takealot Dog bark/ shock/ training collars

I am disgusted by the false advertising posted on these unethical shock devices that get strapped around the necks of these poor innocent animals! The epidermis of a dog is 3 - 5 skin cells thick (a third thinner than that of humans). Imagine being shocked on the neck but worse every time you communicated! I am a qualified dog trainer and the 2 main reasons for dog barking are boredom (owners aren't giving the dog enough activities), anxiety (the dog has a fear of being left alone, or a fear of strangers/ dogs/ other animals entering their home). Shocking a dog is not going to get rid of boredom or anxiety/ fear. It will only cause a dog to shut down completely. These devices are unethical and inhumane and go against the South African Animal Protection Act! These devices are affecting the well-being of our pets. I have seen burn marks on dogs' necks from these shock collars! They can not be labeled as "humane" on your website, that is confusing for dog owners and completely false advertising! Better yet just stop selling this awful equipment!

Desired outcome: Stop selling dog shock collars/ e collars/ bark collars they are damaging dogs well being and if you can't do that then stop advertising these devices as humane because they are far from it!

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8:46 am EDT

Takealot Vape

Today 3 august 2022...i received my parcel...i ordered a vape an vape juice...when i opened the box it was just the vape juice the vape box was empty...paid R520 for nothing so what must i do...phoned takealot kimberley told me they will send me an e mail that im still waiting for it was my first order but it wil b my last but im not going to leave it here you guys will hear from my lawyers i have the box and my tracking number

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4:56 am EDT

Takealot Smok vape and flavour

The parcel was delivered today @8 i opened the box the flavour was there but the vape box was empty i paid R520 for nothing not very happy at all and it was my first order im really disappointed

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4:50 pm EDT

Takealot Fake Versace men's cologne sold

I bought a Versace men's cologne (100ml) from Takealot on 09 July 2022 on special for a price of R1,265. I had bought this cologne once before at a reputable outlet and really liked the scent, so I have been waiting to buy it again at a good price.

When I collected the item from the Takealot pick up point on 19 July 2022 and tested it at home, to my surprise it smelled nothing like the Versace Eros I had bought before. I immediately realised that I had been duped, and returned it for credit to the pick up point on 23 July 2022.

To my surprize I received an e-mail from Takealot (an automated service I'm sure) today 26 July 2022, informing me of the fact that my item has been rejected for return, because "the item was used and perfume is a non returnable item". This wreaks of dishonesty (excuse the pun); the item was advertised and packaged in the authentic packaging, but the cologne inside the bottle was no doubt not the real deal.

I refuse to be just another small fish taken advantage of by a big corporate, and hope this will help other customers from being duped as well.

Desired outcome: I would like a refund of course, or at least expose them for their dishonesty in marketing a product that is not it's authentic self.

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5:11 am EDT

Takealot Not receiving my package

So I place day order on the 21st of this month and paid the same day. My order was scheduled to be delivered on the 29th of June according to the sms I received and on the app. As I'm busy checking the app tracking it has been delivered yesterday on the 25th 0f this around pass 12 during the day by the Fast and Furious courier company.

In evening I send an email to the take a lot app hoping to get a tracking number or what was happening because I didn't receive my order nor got contacted by the courier guys, the agent just said it is with the courier company there is no information he can share with me.

A whole R777 order I really want my package or a refund please.

On the other hand I I don't remember getting a tracking number I only have an order number when I called the courier company and gave them the order number they said it was invalid whilst the package states it was delivered, im heartbroken,hoping to get assisted

Desired outcome: Can I please get my tracking number to track my order if its impossible for my order to truly be delivered to me can I please get a refund.

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12:39 pm EDT

Takealot My package never reached its destination

I ordered some things off takealot then it said they were gonna arrive early in the morning at about 09:00 am. I get a massage from takealot saying no one was there to collect the package but. There was security guards and non of them say the delivery truck. It was not even seen on the security cameras that can see basicly the entire street. So my say is that the delivery truck never came to my location. And for that I would like a refund. I rather buy on Wish

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8:48 am EDT

Takealot Takealot.com return request |mrrn-zmyjv-j668 (samsung c32jg50 32" wqhd 144hz curved monitor)

Takealot.com return request |MRRN-ZMYJV-J668.Takealot is refusing to replace a Samsung monitor within 24 month warranty period because i don't have the original product info CD (after more than a year of use). Note that one doesn't even have to use the CD to install before using the monitor and all product installation info is available online.

Desired outcome: Stand behind the product's 24 month warranty

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