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I ordered an automated chess set for my 9-year-old son, who has an illness and doesn't like to play chess with real people, but he loves playing a computer. This was his big Christmas present and I bought him the best version, called "Grand," in mid-November, then I put the box in the closet to hide from him. If I had read this website's reviews of this seller beforehand, I would have very carefully looked at the box--but I did not. They sent me the inferior version of the chess set that generally goes for around $50 less than the one I paid for. When we opened the set after Christmas I discovered that we were sent the inferior version; so this is not a defective product issue or a shipping issue--this company sent the wrong product. A reputable company would own up to this and take back the wrong product and either refund me or send me the one I actually ordered, but when I "contact" customer service all I get is an automated response that I am outside the 30-day return window.
We bought the Red Carpet Manicure Must Haves kit from VM Express on Amazon for our daughter for Christmas. We originally had an issue with the item as received; one of the bottles (Prep) was empty. The lid was loose and it probably emptied during shipping; there was a very strong odor in the carton. We contacted VM Express on December 26th, they answered our email that very day and said a replacement would be shipped. An entire replacement kit arrived on December 27, the day after we notified them of the problem! Great customer service!
Horrible experience. Bought an item from VM express on the amazon website and they sent me the wrong item, one that cost less of what I paid for.
Hello K A,
Thank you for your feedback. I am so sorry that the wrong item was shipped. We are always more than welcome to make things right for you as soon as we are alerted of a issue. Unfortunately, I am unable to locate your order based on the details provided. If you have not already, please contact our team directly at 866-639-9320 for assistance with your order.
We purchased a battery powered car for our toddler for her birthday, through WalMart's website. We did not realize that it was not being purchased through WalMart directly, but actually sold and shipped via VM. (That part is our fault.) We received the car, and wrapped it for her birthday. Her birthday was on a Saturday, and the following Monday (2 days later), the parent remote for the car, nor the actual brakes for the car, would work. This caused our 2 year old daughter to hit a pole in our yard. The only way we could get the car to stop was by running and catching up to it and unplugging the wires under the "hood" of the car. We tried getting ahold of VM for weeks and weeks via emails and phone calls, as WalMart told us they could not help us and to go directly through VM. Needless to say, VM NEVER returned a single call or email. So point being, we received a faulty and dangerous little power car that we cannot even use, as it doesn't steer, brake, or stop. We are out a couple hundred dollars for nothing. This is the worst company I have ever dealt with. I do NOT recommend buying anything from them, especially if it is battery powered.
Hi Abbie! I am so sorry to hear about your experience with our team - we are more than happy to help in any way we can, but it doesn't appear we have received any communication from you at this point in time. We have team members available by phone daily and you are always welcome to email us directly for assistance. You can reach us directly at 866-639-9320 or email at [email protected].
Could give a negative rating I would. This company is beyond horrible. I have no words. The product arrived i set it up and used it for 10 minutes. Then I went to collapse the handle bars for storage and a part broke snapping finger in 2 places. I am now looking at surgery. I contacted them explained issue simply wanted to know if there was another way to collapse bars so I could return it. All they would say was to box it up even though I told them I can't because it's broken and won't fold down.
Finally I get someone to get it folded I call company to start return process. They inform me it has to be on curb on a pallet. I remind them that their product broke my hand and so there is no way i can get a 150 pound treadmill down 5 stairs and onto a pallet. They basically said then it would not be able to be picked up. They will not assist in any alternative options or offer full refund.
I am now seeking legal action for not only a refund but also medical costs. Buyer beware they don't care about customer service. They are beyond a horrible company.
Hello Trina,
I am so sorry to hear your item arrived this way. We are always more than happy to provide a free return + pick up for a defective product, but it does have to be as delivered for the carrier to collect the item. Based on the information provided, I am unable to locate your order, but if you would call our team at 866-639-9320 we would be happy to explore alternative options with you. If their are only specific damaged parts, we can gladly request replacements or discounts if you would prefer to keep the item. We do our very best to try and provide a multitude of options to ensure there is one that works for you.
Wish I had seen this before I placed my order. Placed an order Nov 22 but the tracking number was fake - it never tracked. I had to find a phone number and customer service said that the item was "lost" (they didn't contact me with that news) and that a new order was processed today (Monday) arriving Friday. (1-3 day shipping? NOT. Especially when my first order never arrived?) We shall see if I receive anything for my money. Oh... and they gave me a new tracking number but said nothing will "track" because they just issued it today. Very fishy...
Hello Tracy,
I am so sorry that your original package didn't update properly. We do our best to catch any package issues early on, but we must have missed this one. Rest assured that your new package was processed as soon as we were alerted of the issue to ensure that you receive it in the quickest manner possible. If you have any hesitations or questions, please feel free to contact our team at 866-639-9320 - we're here to help!
These people are frauds they scam you out for your money they sell you the wrong items that you never ordered expecting you to keep what they send you. They give you the run around when you mention refund or exchange. They give you this vibe to go f*ck yourself after an phone conversation. Terrible people & company!
Hello Will,
I am so sorry that your experience with us was not as you'd hoped. We never intentionally send an item other than what is ordered, but are always happy to provide a variety of options to make things right when things go wrong. I was able to locate your order and it appears a claim was opened by eBay on your behalf. When that is the case, they do restrict the seller from providing a refund until the case has been completed. If their is anything else in the meantime we can do to assist you, please feel free to contact our team directly.
V M Express has horrible customer service. They sent us the incorrect product and REFUSED to exchange the item. When our order was received we were unable to check the fit due to the COVID lockdown. This caused us to contact VM Express a few days after the "30 day exchange period". This P. O. S. Company did nothing to assist us in exchanging the item for the correct item.
Hello JK,
I am so sorry to hear that your item didn't fit as described. We are always more than happy to assist with a replacement item within the 30 day return/exchange window as stated on the listing. Unfortunately, we are unable to provide an extended return period as typically they are put in place by the marketplace through which the item was purchased. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact our team directly.
VM Innovations is not an honest company when resolving issues. Our Grill arrived 10 days after being lost by the shipper. The box was greatly damaged and broken resulting in a lot of damaged, broken and missing parts. We had to ship it back using VM Innovations instructions. The box required 150 pound capability and size to fit. The size and weight required us to buy a box and packing materials which VM Innovation agreed to pay for and did credit the cost of the shipping. They acknowledged receiving the returned grill. They said they were sending a new grill followed by a few days later an email saying they were out of stock and had refunded the cost of the grill. They did not and now three weeks later they will only refund partial not the cost of returning the previous grill. We are out $70 and they say there is nothing more they will do. I CAN NOT RECOMMEND this company.
Hello Kenneth,
I am so sorry for the difficulties surrounding your order. We are always more than happy to provide an exchange in the event that we have additional inventory in stock and available to ship. While I am unable to locate your order specifically, if your item arrived damaged, we are more than happy to provide a full refund for the sales price of the item. It appears there may have been some miscommunication regarding to return process. If the item arrived damaged, the carrier who dropped it off typically can pick it up in the same condition it was left. Our marketplace partners do not allow us to provide a refund larger than the amount of the sales price of the item. If we can provide any more clarity on the situation, please feel free to contact our team directly.
I purchased a pool pump for my above ground pool in May 2020. They did not send me a receipt there was no packing slip and no information on the package beside address. We hooked the pool pump up with in 1 week the pump quit working. I tried multiple times to reach the company. For weeks I called every day throughout the day with no answer. I called my credit card company and they disputed the charge which got their attention. VM stated that I missed my 30 day return policy. But gave me nothing to be able to return the part. I finally was able to get through to VM after 3 months someone finally answered the phone. She told me they were overwhelmed with calls and were not able to answer calls. The company should have extended the return policy due to this demand and the COVID pandemic but did not. I had to purchase another pump and no long need this I still can not return I asked the girl if they company is overwhelmed with calls because they sell crappy products that dont work and she said YES. DO not buy from this company you will be totally ripped off. They only get 1 start because I have to give them something to post
Hello Katie,
I am so sorry to hear your pump is not working. We do not include any paper packing information in our shipments to save paper, but are always more than willing to email you a copy of your invoice via email. Our team is available via phone and email daily at 866-639-9320 or [email protected]. As stated on the listing we are only able to accept returns within 30 days from purchase. Any return period extensions during COVID-19 are established by our marketplace partners. Typically pool supplies do come with warranty coverage directly through the manufacturer. I am unable to locate your order based on the information provided, but if you contact us directly our team would be happy to take a look at your options moving forward.
I ordered water slides for my grandkids. They arrived torn, ripped, broken, smelly, dirty and just downright disgusting. They said they would give me a refund. I only received a partial. Still fighting for the rest of my money. DON'T ORDER FROM THEM. THEY ARE FRAUD!
Hello Joan,
I am so sorry to hear your item arrived damaged. If the item did arrive in this condition and we were alerted within the return period we are more than happy to assist with a full refund. Please email us at [email protected] with your order information so we are able to take a closer look!
Worst company, jacking prices up on all the pool products. Trying to use the situation increasing the 3 times the value on what it was sold 4 months back.
Hello Pra,
I am sorry that the price of our pools is higher than you were hoping. The market price of our items may fluctuate automatically based on a variety of factors. At this time, the price being shown is what the item is currently selling for so we would be unable to adjust it in any way and I am sorry for any trouble this causes.
Feel free to check back on this item at a later date to see if there are any changes or promotions running at the time.
Let us be clear that we do not partake in price gouging and are compliant in all laws related to price gouging.
If you have any additional questions please reach out to our team directly at 866-639-9320.
LIKE OTHER REVIEWS, I PLACED AND ORDER AND WITHIN 5 MINUTES CALLED TO CANCEL IT, FUNNY BUT * COULD NOT FIND THE ORDER" EVEN THOUGH I GOT A CONFIRMATION EMAIL, SHE USED THE EXCUSE SHE WOULD KEEP AN EYE OUT FOR IT AND CANCEL IT. YEAH RIGHT, I IMMEDIATELY SENT THIS SCAM COMPANY AN EMAIL STATING THEY HAVE NO CANCEL BUTTON, NOTICE THAT RIGHT? AND THAT I CONTACTED USELESS *, WITHIN MINUTES I RECEIVED AN EMAIL STATING IT WAS SHIPPED! IMAGINE THAT! ON A SUNDAY EVEN! THE FEDEX SITE ONLY STATED A LABEL WAS CREATED. NOT PICKED UP, I CALLED AND GOT ANOTHER SCAM EMPLOYEE WHO SAID IT WAS TOO LATE TO CANCEL, ALREADY SHIPPED, ON A SUNDAY DUDE? I CALLED MY BANK AND THEY ARE GOING AFTER THIS SCAM COMPANY AND AM REFUSING THIS SHIPMENT AS THEY WANTED ME TO PAY TO RETURN IT? IMAGINE THAT! SCAM SCAM SCAM SCAM... DO NOT BUY FROM THEM, THEY ARE NOT REPUTABLE-JUST LOOK AT ALL THE HORRIBLE REVIEWS, THAT SHOULD TELL YOU WHAT KIND OF COMPANY THEY ARE.
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Hello Jen,
I am so sorry for the frustrations in getting assistance with your order. Our team does their best to assist with the information provided. Once an order is placed we are unable to guarantee cancellations. We do ship incredibly quickly, including over weekend to maintain the quickest shipping times possible. If you do need assistance with the item we can gladly assist you with the steps to set up a return.
For July 4th pool was setting my pool until i found no box of pump and liner came. I have been back and forth with vm express and ebay about it. No one is helping me. Emails back and forth with this company and they want to give me $85. Dollars and return the pool and ladder. Are they crazy, If i only knew Never again. Im still fighting for my pump and liner. They are giving me a hard time when it shouldnt be this way. I asked for my missing parts or the value of my missing parts, i had to buy somewhere else. Since i had the pool up already. I need to escalate this situation to the fullest. Very frustrating. This company has to be reported to consumers dept.
Hello Carolyne,
I am so sorry to hear that your pool is not working as anticipated. While I am unable to locate the order directly with your information, please be assured that if we do have the ability to send individual parts we will! Due to the time of year, much of our pool supplies is out of stock and likely is why we are unable to provide the pieces you are missing. You are more than welcome to return the pool if you feel that it is the partial refund offered is not sufficient. If you have any questions, please reach out to our team directly via phone or email.
After almost getting scammed twice, once by someone on ebay and then someone on Mercari (got money back on both), I tried vminnovations when it came in stock for regular price. I was a little nervous because a lot of reviews complained about rips in products and delayed shipping. After ordering, it was shipped in 2 days! I was in shock. I assumed the worst. Thought something was going to be wrong with it but I was dead wrong. It's been over a week and both my 7 and 9 year old daughters couldn't be happier! Thank you VM, would recommend ordering from this company.
Hello Justin,
Thank you for taking the time to let us know! We are happy to hear your item arrived quickly and your kids are enjoying! If you ever need any assistance, please don't hesitate to let us know!
They sold me a pool they did not even have in stock- took almost 3 weeks to refund our $2000 dollars, I had to spend many days and hours trying to locate the pool with the invalid tracking number. Good luck trying to get someone to answer at the company and once they do they try to just give you the run around! Do not waste your time ordering from them- luckily we were able to find a pool locally- my kids were so bummed once they heard we weren't able to locate the pool vm innovations sent to us! This company has a bad reputation for a reason!
Hello Jami,
I am so sorry to hear your experience with us was not what you had hoped. While I am unable to locate your order specifically, it sounds as though there was some miscommunication. Due to the time of year, size of the items, and need for a freight carrier - these shipments are taking longer than typical to leave our warehouse. Rest assured, the moment the issue was recognized our team processed a full refund for the order. We are happy to hear you were able to locate a pool that works for you!
I read the reviews after my order and was pretty nervous. The product shipped an hr after placing my order and the pool was delivered in less than 24 hrs! Im in CT and they shipped from PA, super happy and surprised. Would do business again!
Hello Andrew,
Thank you for taking the time to let us know about your experience with our team. We are happy to hear you've received your pool and are able to start enjoying it! Have a great rest of your day!
I do not understand why they have so many negative reviews. This made me hesitate to purchase the inflatable hot tub I needed, even though they are the only supplier, at this time. The tub was shipped, free, and arrived in 2 days. Sealed, new, and in excellent condition.
Hello Julie,
Thanks for taking the time to write this review! We appreciate your feedback and hope you are enjoying the new hot tub! If you have any additional questions, please let us know!
I ordered an inflatable slide for my kids. It came defective. You can blow it up every hour and it will hold air enough that they can use it. I took a picture of the hole and the slide and sent it to them. They will not send me a replacement until I cut a giant hole into the slide. I explained that we are in a state where nothing is open. I would like a new slide shipped to me, while I blow the broken slide up every hour for my kids to use. Once the new slide arrives, I'll cut a hole in the old one and show them. That way, while I'm waiting on the slide to ship, my kids still can use the broken one. If I don't follow through, they can charge me for the second slide. It's not my fault that the first slide was shipped defective. They won't budge. A horrible company. Do not waste your money with them. I contacted them about the broken slide within two days of receiving it.
Hello Amy,
I am so sorry for the frustrations. We do typically ask for a cut out of the defective item for proof that it is irreparable and cannot be used, rather than having you package the item up and send it back. This is the quickest way to expedite the process. Per previous messages with you, we have chosen to waive this process and reship the item right away. Have a great rest of your day!
Purchased an item that was unable to be shipped to California without an additional part. Their customer service emailed me days later and gave me 2 options, (1)send me the additional part at no additional cost or (2) refund my money. I took option 1 immediately and got a reply days later that they could not honor their offer and wanted to charge an additional $100 on my card. Customer service is trash along with their descriptions, at the bottom of their emails it states customer satisfaction is their priority, they obviously have a very unique way of showing it. Save yourself your time and a headache and avoid these guys at all cost.
Hello Junior,
I am so sorry to hear that your experience with us was not what you had hoped. We are currently unable to ship hot tubs to California without the purchase of an additional energy efficient cover in compliance with CARB laws in the state. While these covers typically sell at a price of $169+ we do offer it at a discounted cost for the trouble. I am unable to locate your order specifically but our team closely monitors these orders to ensure they are cancelled in a timely manner should we not hear back with all needed information required to complete the order.
Hello Michael,
I am so sorry for the mix up on your order and any frustrations this may have caused. Per our eBay listings we are always more than happy to assist with any order issues within 30 days of purchase. It appears our team was in contact with you yesterday, 12/28/2020 in attempt to rectify the issue but have not yet heard back at this time. If you have not received our message please feel free to give us a call at 866-639-9320 and we will get this sorted for you! Have a great rest of your day!