David Mandrell
6 years ago
[Added on 2/7] - George Morlan obviously watches this because they quickly posted a response from the owner. I emailed immediately and didn't hear anything until I updated this review with that fact. Within hours I had an email saying that Alex Kramien would like to discuss this matter with me and correct the issue. I responded to their email within two hours providing more contact information and availability. That was 11 days ago and I have not heard back from them again.
[Original review]
I purchased two sinks at George Morlan and the salesman had trouble finding what I was trying to order in the computer. I was ordering the exact sink that was on display. I attempted to check that the item was correct, and the salesman assured me that it was correct, and from the description of the items shown on the receipt, it appeared correct. However, when the sink arrived it was the wrong item. The sink was an under mount instead of drop in, which was not shown on the description, and I was not even aware was an option.
George Morlan said they would make it right and ordered replacement sinks. When they finally came in, I went in to pick them up and dealt with Derek. Derek loaded the new sinks in my car and did the exchange paperwork, then informed me that I owed more money because the sale was over and these sinks cost more. I said that I was under the impression that this was an even exchange. Derek's attitude completely changed and he responded with what I perceived to be indignation saying You can’t just take more than what you paid for.” When I asked why the price difference was not addressed earlier, he said that I “should have thought to ask about that when I first called.”
Derek’s posturing, raised voice, and tone made me feel that he was attempting to intimidate me. In addition, I felt his actions were causing a scene and calling attention to our conversation. He came around from the behind the counter and stood very close to me. While not yelling, his voice was raised sufficiently for most patrons in the store to hear, and some were overtly watching us.
Derek told me that I “should have known” what I was buying as I “had the part number right there on the receipt in front of me.” The fact that I raised the question of accuracy at the time of purchase and was assured it was correct was irrelevant to Derek. I even pointed out the description given on the receipt also appeared correct. Paraphrasing, Derek said it was my job to go home and look up the part number to ensure that I had actually been sold what I had requested.
Derek even admitted that “My sales guy sold you the wrong thing adding but that doesn't mean anything.” He reiterated that it was not George Morlan’s fault that I didn’t know what I was buying and that this was a “buyer beware type thing.” Upon asking to return the sinks so I could follow his advice and do some additional research and think about it, Derek told me that he had already ordered the replacements, they were in my car and he’d taken care of the paperwork “so we can't just unwind everything” apparently indicating that I had no alternatives. After a while Derek ended our conversation by telling me that I could speak to the manager and be told the same thing, or pay the difference.
After getting nowhere with Derek I spoke to the manager on duty, who while more conciliatory, didn't offer any better solutions than to pay the difference (though he did reduce the price of the sinks). A few days after, I wrote a letter about this incident to the company, but as of a month later have received no response.
I am still shocked at Derek's behavior and attitude. The issue of a price difference aside, his behavior and attitude was completely unacceptable. To a female or someone smaller than Derek, his behavior could have been interpreted as incredibly threatening. I can't express how disappointed I am as I was looking forward to having a local resource as I do some renovations. After this incident though, I will not be returning to George Morlan for anything.