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Old 11-17-2010, 05:30 AM
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Originally Posted by TheMikey View Post
One final thing before I go to bed, I think Big Al's handled the situation poorly. Given the importance of customer satisfaction in an age where you can sit at home and order the same thing for less (and much more conveniently), I think they've alienated the customer. And given the rather small population of hobbyists in Canada, I think good word of mouth and having happy customers is of utmost importance.

With that in mind, though, my point remains that they've done nothing wrong, nor - from the evidence provided - are they obligated to correct. As a private business, they are free to create the rules they run their business upon. Businesses can hide behind whatever rules they like - sometimes to their own detriment - but that doesn't mean they owe the consumer anything (which is why I avoid large chains in general).
Mikey, well put and I do agree with most points.

Even though I don't agree with what happened to me, it is their business, and they can do what they wish... I just wanted to post this poor attempt to customer service and customer retention. They failed at both.

Edit: I am not going to give Big Al's credit for this, but the skimmer is working like a hot damn. So support the Canreef Sponsors, buy from them, they are cheaper.
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Lighting: 5ft Hamilton Belize Sun (2x250W MH, 2X80W T5HO)
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