My review is based on over 6 emails to store manager/ executives and Michaels customer service. This is the letter I wote to the New England Regional manager
MICHAELS DID NOTHING TO REMEDIATE...leaving me with destroyed antique documents
Good morning Joe
I am filing a complaint about the Waterbury, CT store manager, Larry and his employee, Alexi.... (in the picture frame dept, at Michaels.)
I am providing background so that there is no discrepancy between both parties.
In winter 2022, I spent over $ 1,500.00 in dry mounting antique prints and documents at this same store.
Emily was the framing personal who finished the job impeccably in a timely manner.
In November 2022, I bought in 10 more pieces of the same.
Alexi reviewed my order and informed me that my order would be ready on WED.
I returned on Sat Morning.
The frame dept could not find my order.
I returned on Sunday.
My order had been CANCELED BY ALEXI without any notice to the customer, supervisor, or store manager.No one understood why and there was no record in the computer.
Reason: She had attempted to SPRAY MOUNT....NOT DRY MOUNT.... my antique items onto foam core...leaving bubbles and creases all over all the antique documents.
Larry, the store manager told me that he would take them and have them redone by the Torrington store in mid December.
I have made countless calls to Larry over the course of now almost 3 MONTHS. While he has returned my phone calls, I am still awaiting my completed items, despite he has told me for months that they are being worked on.
UPDATE:
As of this morning I received a text from Larry that my order was ready for pick up..... and there is no charge.
I have attached photographs of one of the large pieces redone by the Michaels team.
This piece was originally ruined by the original employee in Waterbury. The new photos are self explanatory.
Would this be acceptable to you if in fact it was yours?
While I appreciate the professional gesture, a Michaels employee failed the customer miserably because of incompetence.... lack of skill and training.... as well as providing improper information to a customer.
Closing an order without notice...is unconscionable.
As former director of Retail for The White House, I dealt with thousands of CEO's across the Globe for over 50 years. I am clearly aware of incompetence and bad faith business practices.
It seems there is little accountability.
I do not cast aspersions on how one manages their employees.....but this type of customer service should not be tolerated by managers or executives of any retail business who serve the public.
Louis DiMuzio
54 New Haven Rd
Prospect, CT 06712