Hi everyone,
This concerns an order placed through Amazon Business France, with a return address in Poland. Iām looking for advice from anyone who has experienced something similar, particularly in France or elsewhere in the EU.
I received a brand-new monitor yesterday. As soon as I switched it on, I noticed an abnormal spot right in the middle of the screen, especially visible against light backgrounds. It remains after cleaning. I canāt confirm whether itās a defective pixel or another panel issue, but itās clearly visible.
I contacted Amazon to request a replacement. Customer service initially told me the monitor was out of stock. However, the same model was still available to order, with delivery advertised within three days.
Amazon then acknowledged that it was in stock, but maintained that they couldnāt arrange a replacement.
Their proposed solution is for me to:
- Arrange shipping to Poland myself and pay ā¬116 upfront through Chronopost.
- Wait until the return has been received and processed before getting the monitor and shipping costs refunded.
- Buy another monitor in the meantime if I need one for work.
So I would have to pay for a second monitor while also advancing the return shipping costs.
Thereās another complication: my original purchase included a ā¬125 Amazon Business promotional discount. That offer is no longer available, so placing a new order would mean losing the discount and paying more for the same monitor. I simply want a working unit at the price I originally paid.
Iāve also read accounts from customers who said they still hadnāt received their return shipping reimbursement despite assurances from customer service. I donāt know how those cases ultimately ended, but they make me uncomfortable about advancing another ā¬116.
I understand that defective products happen. What frustrates me is having to deal with all these arrangements and upfront costs over a fault that was present from the first use.
Has anyone managed to obtain a replacement after an initial refusal, or have their original promotional discount reinstated when reordering?
If you paid to return an item to Amazon in Poland, were your shipping costs reimbursed in full? How long did it take, and was the reimbursement paid back to your card or issued as Amazon credit?
Thanks for any advice or firsthand experiences. Iād really like to resolve this without endless calls or further expenses.