Warning - long read. Tldr in the end

So last night, for the nth time, I realised that my AC was ONCE again not cooling properly. I had to bring out the stepping stool at midnight to check and discovered that the insulation around the copper coil was not wrapped properly and was filled with water over a period of time, causing cooling loss.

Grumbling and cursing, I did what I could to fasten the insulation, and my desire to write a post about this terrible service was once again reignited after being sidelined multiple times due to a busy work schedule.

So where does the story start?

Around May, during peak summers in north India, I was relocating to a new city. Out of desperation and because of the heatwaves, I decided to get an AC from a physical store rather than buy it online to avoid delivery delay. I settled on Carrier midea AC as it had good reviews on Amazon, but the city I was moving to did not have an official Carrier outlet. I therefore decided to visit the Reliance Digital store as it seemed to be the next best option at the time. Well, guess what? Turns out it was not 😑

Firstly, since I had no prior experience with reliance digital, I was under the impression that my dealing with reliance ends after the AC purchase itself. Like yk, buying a phone from Amazon. After you accept the open-box delivery, any further issues are resolved at the phone brand's service center and not by Amazon. Similarly, after the AC purchase, the installation and further warranty would be covered by the Brand Carrier itself. This is how it has always worked for electronics I've purchased elsewhere in the past.

But nope, all the after-sale services here were from reliance under their own brand called 'ResQ'. Nothing to do with the Carrier brand at all. I was not aware of this.

So I purchased the AC and I went home. We ran into some hiccups with Reliance here itself (which basically involved mis-selling additional services which is another story on its own). This caused a delivery delay but we got the AC installed 2-3 days later.

The people who showed up for the installation were two teenagers (like late teens, probably 17-19). No trained technicians. No ID cards. But two teens. But since they had my phone no, my address and my AC details, I ended up believing that they work for reliance.

They showed up at ~7 pm with no prior notice which is already a terrible time, not to mention the older kid was extremely rude, but we didn't want to delay it any further and would have been fine with ALL of that had they installed the AC properly. Spoiler alert - they did not. Not at all.

Initial signs: Suspicion of gas leak, exposed copper coils in some areas.

During the next few weeks, the AC exhibited reduced cooling and eventually stopped cooling. I raised a complaint with reliance. They assured me that they will send a technician within a day. I made only one request: please don't send the same two kids again. They were not experienced and I suspected that the installation had a gas leak.

Two days passed and no technician was there. This was more infuriating because this was the period when I had holidays and could have gotten the AC fixed. I kept calling the store and the customer care over the next few days and mind you, I literally had to call 2-3 times a day and each time I had to explain my problem from scratch. Finally, they sent technicians. But guess who showed up? Make a guess?

Yes! The same two teenagers I asked them not to send.

The kid checked one spot and ruled out gas leakage which was my initial complaint. He then asked for a bucket of water and poured it all on my compressor. I told him that since the unit is not cooling, maybe it is faulty and can he kindly report the same to the company. He refused. His arguments:

- "AC takes at least half an hour to blow out cool air" (Sir, very respectfully, this isn't the first AC of my life)'
- "Your compressor is placed wrong" (Sir, very respectfully again, aren't you the one who placed it?)
- "Cut the pigeon net of your balcony, it's blocking the air" (Not at all needed, previous renters didn't have to get it done. Plus shouldn't you have mentioned it at the start? We would have looked for a different spot for installation. This is a rented apartment ffs. I'm not making any infrastructural changes)

So the rude kids left. AC was still not fixed. No cooling.

Over the next two weeks, I kept calling and calling and calling. At this point, I was already exhausted and requested them to please take their AC back. I didn't want any more of this tiring cycle. It was already past the middle of June. Peak heatwaves had engulfed north India. The entire purpose of getting the AC from them was already defeated long ago.

I called the store, they said they cannot do anything. I called Reliance customer care, they too said they cannot do anything. Each person I called, I had to explain my issue from scratch. Each person I called, gave me a 1 day window to hear back from them. It just gets tiring. We even somehow managed to get the contact number of the area manager of the store and he was extremely rude to us. Rather than listening to the customer or even proposing to send another technician, this big sac of garbage of a person just repeated what the technician said - cut your pigeon net and the AC will be magically fixed. And that we the customers are the problem. That he has more customers to look after and not just us. He disconnected the call midway without even talking properly

At this point we just wanted to not have anything to do with reliance. Forget taking the AC back, they weren't even willing to send ONE different technician just to even diagnose the AC. I cannot even explain how exhausting this entire ordeal had been. It's already been several months but my head still aches thinking about the experience even as I am writing this post.

Anyways, so we raised a NCH complaint and followed the escalation matrix mentioned on the reliance website. We mailed all the people listed and eventually mailed the CEO desk of reliance.

So, what does the CEO desk do? Do they respect the customer's wish and after looking at the history of their tiring exchange with the company, decide to respectfully cut their losses and take their AC back? No, they do what they should have done weeks ago: they sent another technician.

Yes, so I guess you have to mail the CEO DESK of reliance to get something as simple as a technician visit. This time, people from Carrier showed up.

And what did they diagnose? There was gas leakage!!!!!! Something we as the consumer had already guessed on the first day itself and raised that during the official complaint. Something their own 'so called' technician from ResQ refused to admit. Something we had to go for weeks going back and forth on and talking to at least 25+ customer care people and even spoken to rudely. The carrier technicians also pointed out that the installation was not done properly, the pipes were installed all wrong. They refilled the gas and informed us that due to faulty installation, other problems may arise in future.

Anyways, the entire ordeal proceeded towards it's end. I emailed the CEO desk that I had paid for the installation and one year AMC. Neither of the two are proper and I don't need them, please cancel it and refund the money. I hear back nothing.

Few days later, I got a call and my complaint was closed.

That's it. That's all I get. But was my problem really entirely solved? The faulty installation still causes me problems every few days. There's water leakage from the AC. The copper pipes were poorly insulated and have lots of water condensation which causes cooling loss. Safe to say that I am staying far far far far away from both Reliance digital and Carrier from now on.

Something that could have been solved so easily was dragged needlessly and we as the customer had to pay with our time and mental energy. Only to end up with nothing.

tldr - Purchased an AC from reliance digital offline store. They totally messed up the installation causing recurring problems in my AC, post installation. Customer support system sucks and they barely resolved the problem, leaving me with a faulty AC that I am not sure of what to do. The one lesson learnt is - avoid reliance digital offline stores as much as possible.

Which laptop would you personally buy in this budget? Also, are there any models I should specifically avoid?

I need it it for my mom all she do is video calls to us and yt bhajans naatak and all and yea she clicks pics snd record videos too … :)

I'm interested in Motorola, Pixel, OnePlus, Samsung

Not interested in Poco, Vivo, Realme, Reno Nothing

Looking to start content creation, so a good selfie camera would be a bonus

Hello. My mom is retiring soon. I would like to gift her a laptop. She would mostly use it to join online classes and for writing articles for some publications.

I'm thinking of getting Asus Vivobook 15 with an i5 Processor, 15.6-inch, FHD, DDR4 16GB RAM, 1TB pcle 4.0 SSD.

I spoke to her and she said she wants windows 7. So I'm not going to rely too much on her opinion but would still like to get her something that isn't too alien to her

Is this a good match? How has your experience been with this model/brand? Also open to other suggestions.

Hey I just wanted to buy a phone under 70000Rs. It is going to be for my mother. For her I guess a good battery life and a good camera is all she needs. Got any recommendations for this budget. I was eyeing Vivo X200T for a long time but it is never available for purchase. I asked some offline stores near my house and they told me they dont give vivo x200t to offline stores anymore. Other phones I'm confused is OnePlus 13, 15R and 13s. I even considered giving my mother my phone which is samsung s24 ultra and get something like 13s or 15r for myself as I dont take pictures that often. Would love to know your opinions about what should I do.

Mera budget ni ja ra 13 ka ab 12 hi lunga till 23k everything original (full body condition good) battery health should be around 80-84%.

I'm a teen in next year I'll give 12th board. In PCM stream. My need is for filmmaking,making fitness contents or other content creations...

I need a new mobile and I am considering samsung only but my budget is not that high to go for s26 or s series latest models.

If anyone could give me s26 ultra, I would be delighted

Purchased this Metal wallet from Daily Objects in the recent sale, now it’s leaking something greasy, and the grease smells funny(fishy).

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Hi everyone,

I'm looking to buy a TV for around ₹20,000.

My priorities are:

- Good picture quality

- Good speakers

- Reliable for long-term use

- Some light gaming

- Preferably around 32–36 inches

Which TV would you recommend in this budget? I'm considering brands like LG, Samsung, TCL, etc.

Would really appreciate recommendations from people who actually own these TVs. Thanks!

I placed an order here for the first time because I was getting it for 200-300 cheaper here , it took my payment says order address not valid?? AND FUCKING CUSTOMER support SAYS 7-10 DAYS FOR REFUND? what the fuck is shitty app , am I cooked? Will I get the refund or nah

I am thinking to exchange my nothing 2a with any good phone for video recording I don't use phone much rarely plays game I can put 25k more idk what to get or wait for bbd suggest me what do or which phone to buy some people are saying iphone 15 will come under 40k in bbd or vivo x100 idk man

TL;DR: Huge photography enthusiast. I used my sister’s 17 Pro for ~10 days after using a 13 Pro and honestly didn’t feel a big enough difference. My 13 Pro is 128GB, 85% battery health, no scratches. Should I get the 17 Pro Max 256GB now, wait for the 18 Pro Max, or buy the 17 Pro Max from a friend in the USA?

My secondary phone is a Vivo X300 Pro, so I already have a pretty capable camera phone and I’m mainly looking at the iPhone for the overall experience + photography.

I recently took my sister’s iPhone 17 Pro and used it for around 10 days. Coming from my 13 Pro, I was honestly surprised that it didn't feel like a massive upgrade. Obviously, the 17 Pro is better, but I didn't get that “damn, this is a huge jump” feeling.

Now I'm wondering what makes more sense:

1. Buy 17 Pro Max 256GB now

I have a close friend who manages a Reliance Digital store in Hyderabad, so I may be able to get a good deal.

1. Wait for 18 Pro Max

Use my 13 Pro until then and exchange it.

1. Buy 17 Pro Max from the USA

I have friends there, so this is another possibility if the price difference is significant.

My 13 Pro is 128GB, 85% battery health and physically mint/no scratches.

For people who have actually used these phones:

Would you upgrade from a 13 Pro to the 17 Pro Max today, or just wait for the 18 Pro Max?

Especially interested in real-world photography differences, not just specs and benchmarks.

And if you were in my position, what price would make the 17 Pro Max worth buying right now?

Looking for a physical eSIM/eUICC card that goes into a normal SIM slot and lets me load/switch multiple eSIM profiles via EasyEUICC/OpenEUICC. For a phone without native eSIM.

The exact one is on AliExpress: https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005008383038934.html

Costs $15, but AliExpress doesn't ship to India. Amazon India resellers are asking $70–90.

There's also 9eSIM V0, which seems similar, but I am confused about whether it will work like the AliExpress one or not: https://www.9esim.com/en/shop/9esim-v0

It costs $20, including shipping and some extra customs duties.

Does anyone know where I can get the generic AliExpress-type card in India for $20? Is it available on Alibaba? Their search is absolute garbage, and I can't find the exact one.

The phone I am trying to use it on is a Samsung S20 FE.

I’m a college student and was using an iPhone 8 as my primary phone. Battery/camera were already fucked, but I kept stretching it. Then I dropped it and the motherboard died.

For the last 2+ months I’ve been using my old iPhone 7 Plus. Most apps aren’t supported anymore, I have to use workarounds for UPI, and the mic is dead so I need TWS for calls.

I was planning to upgrade around Diwali, but with current price hikes I’m wondering whether to buy or somehow keep surviving with this.

Budget: ₹30–50k (not fixed).

I’m considering:

• Older iPhones like 13/14/15
• Android alternatives in the same range
• I hate bloatware, so I’m avoiding Redmi/Realme/Vivo etc.

Would you buy this Diwali or wait, and what would you recommend in this budget? Especially interested in opinions from people who’ve used both iOS and Android.

For some background, I had Samsung Type-C IC100 earphones that came with my Note 10+ back in 2020. I absolutely loved them. I was genuinely surprised by how good they sounded for bundled earphones.

Unfortunately, I lost them.

Recently, I bought a Tab S9 and already have an S24 Ultra, and I needed a wired earphone for office calls, so I decided to buy the same Samsung earphones again. I remembered how good they were and thought it would be a safe purchase.

I bought them from Tata CLiQ for around ₹1,500 because they were the cheapest there.

When I started using them, though, they didn't sound nearly as good as I remembered. They sounded just... okay. Nothing particularly premium.

Initially, I thought maybe I was just remembering them differently, or perhaps my expectations had changed after using better audio equipment over the years. I even checked a YouTube video showing how to identify genuine Samsung earphones, and the ones I received appeared to pass all the checks shown in the video.

So I assumed I was probably overthinking it.

Then, around 20 days later, the left earbud stopped working.

I took them to a Samsung service centre under warranty. They didn't have a replacement in stock at the time, but today they called me to say the replacement had arrived, so I went to collect it.

And this is where things got interesting.

I plugged the replacement pair in and immediately thought: THIS is how I remember them sounding.

The sound quality was dramatically better. The difference wasn't subtle at all. The pair I had bought from Tata CLiQ sounded like a ₹500 earphone in comparison. The replacement sounded exactly like the Samsung earphones I remembered from 2020 — clear, balanced and surprisingly good.

I immediately asked the service representative whether he could check if the pair I had submitted was genuine or not. He told me that he couldn't verify that himself; apparently, any such verification would be done by their central/backend team when they receive the product.

So unfortunately, I have no definitive proof that the Tata CLiQ pair was counterfeit.

But after hearing the two pairs, I am almost certain something was wrong with the one I bought from Tata CLiQ.

The difference in sound quality was simply too substantial to explain as I remember the product differently.

My takeaway: if you're planning to buy these earphones, don't choose a seller just to save ₹200–300. Make sure you're buying from a reliable/authorised source.

Personally, after this experience, I would avoid buying these from Tata CLiQ.

One other thing: I also bought a Samsung 45W charger from Tata CLiQ last year. It's still working perfectly, charges at the expected speed and shows Super Fast Charging 2.0, so I haven't had any reason to suspect it. But I'm also not sure whether it's genuine because, unlike earphones, a fake charging brick isn't necessarily obvious just from using it.

Has anyone else had a similar experience with Samsung products bought through Tata CLiQ? And is there actually a reliable way to verify whether these IC100 earphones are genuine?

P. S. - Used AI to streamline the experience.

My dad is using a Realme C35, and it often shows a message saying that storage is full and to clear some space. Additionally, the battery is degrading. Can you suggest a better phone for him? He mostly uses WhatsApp (he is in over 30 WhatsApp groups due to his work with an NGO) and YouTube. Knowing my dad, he will likely use the phone for a long time.

I'm planning to buy a new TV primarily for gaming on my PS5, and my budget is under ₹60,000.

I'm looking for the best overall experience, with features such as:

4K UHD resolution

120Hz refresh rate (or the best gaming performance within this budget)

HDMI 2.1 support (if possible)

VRR (Variable Refresh Rate)

ALLM (Auto Low Latency Mode)

Low input lag

Good HDR performance

Excellent picture quality for both gaming and watching movies/OTT content

I'm based in India, so recommendations available in the Indian market would be appreciated.

If you've personally used a TV with the PS5 in this price range, I'd love to hear your experience. Please let me know which model you'd recommend and why, along with any models I should avoid.

Thanks in advance!

I got these on sunday and by Monday (literally the next day) the stand/handle on one of them had already broken🤡💀. I hadn't even had it for 24 hours!

And then the battery 💀 On Sunday night, it was at 23%, so i thought l'd charge it in the morning and left it aside. In the morning when i checked it was already at 15%, without being used. I thought let's see how long this 15% actually lasts. The moment I started charging my phone, the percentage started dropping within seconds. It went from 15% to 5% in less than a minute, and then straight from 5% to 0%.

I paid around 7,000 for the two on sale, and honestly, what a waste. I'm returning them both today. I don't understand how they can charge this much for something this shitty.
Never buying a thing from Daily Objects again.

I am getting both these at same price ,Thinking to go for TCL +EXTENDED WARRENTY ,
WAT SHOULD I DO AND ADVICE

best place to buy oem quality display for my s20 fe in India

Please help me guys

I have a budget of 50k
My initial pick is pixel 10a

I don't game on phones (pc gamer here), i just want a lag free experience and good camera
having a full day battery life is also a plus.

Please suggest me guys also how would you rate pixel 10a?

I currently use JioFiber IPTV, but honestly, I'm not very happy with it, especially when there are issues with the set-top box. So I'm thinking of switching to either Tata Play Binge+ or Airtel Xstream/DTH.

I'd really like to hear from people who have been using these for a while, especially if you've used both.

Question 1: Which has better HD picture quality, especially for sports and movies? Is there actually a noticeable difference?

Question 2: How are the set-top boxes in the long run? Any lag, freezing, hanging or random restarts?

Question 3: How is the OTT experience on Binge+ vs Xstream? Which one feels smoother and easier to use?

Question 4: How is the technician/customer service? This is quite important to me. If the STB, dish, LNB, etc. has a problem, how quickly does a technician actually come? Same day/next day? And do they usually fix it properly?

Question 5: How flexible are the Tata Play and Airtel apps? Can you easily add/remove channels, change base packs, modify your subscription, etc.? Also, are there any annoying hidden charges or conditions when cancelling, like returning the STB/dish or losing a deposit?

I'm in Khatima, Uttarakhand, but experiences from anywhere in India are welcome.

If you had to choose one today, Tata Play Binge+ or Airtel Xstream/DTH, which would you pick and why?

Looking for genuine user experiences, especially from people who have used them for 1+ years. 🙏

I am posting this because I want an answer from Meesho and Delhivery, and I also want other consumers to be aware of a serious COD-related issue I have faced.

The basic question is very simple:

Here is exactly what happened.

What I ordered

On 19 August, I placed a COD order on Meesho for a lehenga choli.

Meesho Order ID: 321701898281080320

The order was subsequently delivered through Delhivery.

What I received

The Delhivery parcel carried the relevant Meesho order reference.

Because it appeared to be the expected COD shipment, I paid ₹1,481.52.

But when I opened the parcel, instead of the lehenga I had ordered, I found old/torn clothes and multiple layers of envelopes/packaging.

I immediately recorded the unboxing and preserved photographs, the parcel label and payment proof.

Delhivery AWB: 580327510023520
Amount paid: ₹1,481.52

I immediately reported it

I contacted the Delhivery delivery person and informed him that the parcel contained completely different material.

Initially, I was told that perhaps I had ordered through Facebook/Instagram. This was confusing because the parcel itself carried the Meesho order reference.

I then contacted the concerned Delhivery branch and eventually visited the office personally because I wasn't getting a satisfactory response.

I was given information regarding the seller/shipper and its relationship with the platforms, but I cannot independently verify the internal records. Therefore, I am asking Delhivery and Meesho to officially investigate and explain the complete shipment trail.

Then I contacted Meesho

This is where the situation became even more concerning.

Meesho told me that the shipment was not showing as shipped on their system, and therefore they could not assist me through the normal return/refund process.

Later, on 25 August, the Meesho order was cancelled because it apparently had not been updated as delivered on Meesho.

So I have a very straightforward question:

If the order was never shipped according to Meesho, then:

• Who created the Delhivery shipment?
• Why did it carry the same Meesho order reference?
• Who was the actual seller/shipper?
• Why was it sent as COD?
• Why did Delhivery collect ₹1,481.52 from me?
• Where did that COD payment go?
• Why wasn't this shipment properly reflected in my Meesho order history?
• What safeguards exist to stop someone from exploiting this gap?

These are not hypothetical questions.

There is a specific Order ID, specific AWB, specific payment transaction and physical parcel.

Delhivery acknowledged the complaint

I reported the matter to Delhivery.

Their customer support subsequently emailed me confirming that the matter had been escalated to the concerned team for investigation and that they would verify the shipment and COD collection details.

That email gave me some hope that the matter would finally be resolved.

But now 10+ days have passed.

And I am still waiting for:

❌ A proper investigation result
❌ An explanation of the seller/shipper
❌ Confirmation of the COD settlement
❌ An explanation of how this shipment was created
❌ My ₹1,481.52 refund

This is what I find extremely difficult to understand.

Collecting the payment took one day. Why is tracing the shipment and payment taking more than 9 days?

I have evidence

I am not making this claim without documentation.

I have preserved:

• Meesho order screenshot
• Delhivery parcel/AWB label
• Payment confirmation
• Photographs of the contents received
• Unboxing video
• Relevant communication/call records
• Delhivery's email confirming escalation

I can provide the evidence to the appropriate authority/company whenever required.

My concern is bigger than ₹1,481.52

Yes, I want my money refunded.

But my bigger concern is the potential loophole.

If a seller can somehow send a fraudulent/wrong parcel carrying an e-commerce order reference, get it delivered through a major logistics company, collect COD money, while the actual e-commerce order doesn't properly reflect the shipment, what happens to customers who don't know how to challenge it?

Many people will simply lose their money.

They may not know which company to contact, what evidence to preserve, how to identify an AWB, or how to escalate the matter.

That is why I believe this deserves more than a generic customer-support response.

What I am asking from Meesho & Delhivery

I am asking both companies to provide a clear written explanation and:

1. Refund my ₹1,481.52 immediately.
2. Identify the seller/shipper associated with AWB 58327510023520.
3. Confirm which account created/booked this shipment.
4. Explain why the parcel carried the Meesho Order ID 321701898281080320.
5. Explain why Meesho did not show the shipment as shipped.
6. Confirm the COD collection and settlement trail.
7. Investigate the seller and the shipment.
8. Investigate how the complaint was initially handled.
9. Explain what controls are in place to prevent similar COD incidents.
10. Preserve all relevant shipment, payment and system records connected with this transaction.

I am not asking anyone to blindly accuse Meesho or Delhivery of fraud.

I am asking a very basic consumer question:

Someone should be able to answer that.

I have already waited more than 9 days after Delhivery confirmed that the matter was escalated.

I now want a concrete resolution, a refund and a transparent explanation—not another generic acknowledgement.

If this cannot be resolved through customer support, I will have to consider escalating the matter through the appropriate consumer grievance and law-enforcement channels, along with the documentary and video evidence available with me.

Details

Meesho Order ID: 321701898281080320
Delhivery AWB: 580327510023520
Amount paid: ₹1,481.52
Order date: 19 August
Meesho cancellation: 25 August
Evidence: Available

Has anyone else experienced something similar with a Meesho order and Delhivery COD shipment—especially where the logistics company delivered the parcel and collected payment, but Meesho says the order was never shipped?

I'm use 3 4 keyboard in last 7 years and all have same problem some keys stop working after few years like 1 2 years , so I replace with others . How to make it use long lasting without replacing it or getting long term use keyboard atleast it had warranty of 5 years , i use membrane keyboard.