2009 Advisor
gitbean
Washington, DC
2hrs of life I will never get back!
1 star rating

Every day computer user, quality conscious
Pros

    great products

Cons
    HORRIBLE tech / phone support!!!

FEB
25
2008

HP customer service — 

Ok folks maybe MONDAY MORNING was not the best time to make this call but what I thought would take all of 10 to 15mins at best spanned out over a 2hr period and by the end of the call I was on fire and by the time I got to work I had one ol major headache(lol)! A call about a simple cord turned into a major pain in the ...almost making me regret my purchase.......almost.

 

PROBLEM 1:

Most of today's customer service over the phone is from some sub-contracted overseas company and the level of communication can be poor...to say the least making it hard to get proper help and a straight answer for your questions.

PROBLEM 2:

Asking for a supervisor does not  lighten the load either because getting one on the phone was like pulling teeth and after getting one MAJOR regret set in after the experience. I asked this gentleman (3 times mind you) for a name and number for their corp offices only to be told that one would have to contact me. I am not one to have my intelligence to be undermined so after pressing the matter I was given a phone number alright.........one that was NOT in working order. By this time I am ready to go bone crazy and hit the web to get a proper number.

You would think after spending a good penny for a product you would be treated like your business was appreciated but I felt the exact opposite and at the end of the day be it $1000 or $1 you should be treated as someone who's satisfaction matter's. I am happy with the product I purchased but HP's customer service / phone support system sucks BIG time!

Last edited on Feb 26, 2008



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gitbean wrote on Mar 5, 2008 at 3:31PM

In response to jasyjen's comment from Mar 4, 2008 at 5:32PM:

LOL.....once the money clears it's like: .....and you are??????

jasyjen wrote on Mar 4, 2008 at 5:32PM

Your title to this one KILLED ME! Way too funny and too true! What's funny is that if you're trying to BUY something, they kiss your butt like there's no tomorrow. But need help with something you already bought? Forget about it!

kid-kansas wrote on Feb 26, 2008 at 12:40PM

In response to gitbean's comment from Feb 26, 2008 at 9:00AM:

no doubt..lol ;)

gitbean wrote on Feb 26, 2008 at 11:37AM

In response to mrkstvns's comment from Feb 26, 2008 at 11:06AM:

No prob. It's SO sad.....honestly it's like screw you the second your money is spent!

mrkstvns wrote on Feb 26, 2008 at 11:06AM

Customer support is so bad at most companies that it *FULLY* justifies 1-star ratings. Thanks for the honesty.

gitbean wrote on Feb 26, 2008 at 10:40AM

In response to AmyA's comment from Feb 26, 2008 at 10:22AM:

LOL!!!!:~)!

AmyA wrote on Feb 26, 2008 at 10:22AM

may not hurt. LOL they are turning into the "Helpless desk".

gitbean wrote on Feb 26, 2008 at 10:02AM

In response to AmyA's comment from Feb 26, 2008 at 10:01AM:

LOLOLOLOLOLOL!!!!!!!! There are and I will have to TRY and slow down to read up .....a little:~)!

AmyA wrote on Feb 26, 2008 at 10:01AM

They do have some great books out there. I will have to practice on my old computer I don't use. Blaaaaaaaaaah haaaaaaaaaaaaa haaaaaaaaaa

gitbean wrote on Feb 26, 2008 at 9:55AM

In response to AmyA's comment from Feb 26, 2008 at 9:54AM:

I am still learning as I go along.....was not always puter savvy to say the least....lol....:~)!

AmyA wrote on Feb 26, 2008 at 9:54AM

In response to gitbean's comment from Feb 26, 2008 at 9:52AM:

I need to work more on my software skills, have the hardware down though :)

gitbean wrote on Feb 26, 2008 at 9:52AM

In response to AmyA's comment from Feb 26, 2008 at 9:31AM:

LOL......it's tuesday but still feels like monday and after that phone call I am certain you see (first hand) why I feel that way....LOL!

gitbean wrote on Feb 26, 2008 at 9:50AM

In response to AmyA's comment from Feb 26, 2008 at 9:32AM:

I learned my lesson WELL...LOL!

gitbean wrote on Feb 26, 2008 at 9:49AM

In response to AmyA's comment from Feb 26, 2008 at 9:30AM:

All bet's are off once they have your money!! Funny how everything is a cake walk before hand!!

AmyA wrote on Feb 26, 2008 at 9:32AM

In response to gitbean's comment from Feb 26, 2008 at 8:58AM:

yeah, you may not want to call them on a Monday morning...nope, nope not good. :)

AmyA wrote on Feb 26, 2008 at 9:31AM

In response to gitbean's comment from Feb 26, 2008 at 8:58AM:

eeek gads...is it monday? I hit the submit button once to often me thinks. (sorry)...I didn't think it took the first two times :)

AmyA wrote on Feb 26, 2008 at 9:31AM

In response to gitbean's comment from Feb 26, 2008 at 8:58AM:

yeah, you may not want to call them on a Monday morning...nope, nope not good. :)

AmyA wrote on Feb 26, 2008 at 9:31AM

In response to gitbean's comment from Feb 26, 2008 at 8:58AM:

yeah, you may not want to call them on a Monday morning...nope, nope not good. :)

AmyA wrote on Feb 26, 2008 at 9:31AM

In response to gitbean's comment from Feb 26, 2008 at 8:58AM:

yeah, you may not want to call them on a Monday morning...nope, nope not good. :)

AmyA wrote on Feb 26, 2008 at 9:30AM

In response to gitbean's comment from Feb 26, 2008 at 8:58AM:

Oh I was so steamed at what they tried to pull with my mom. Made me wonder how often they try and tell people they need stuff for their computers and they really don't. Burns my britches (in nice words).

gitbean wrote on Feb 26, 2008 at 9:00AM

In response to kid-kansas's comment from Feb 26, 2008 at 12:09AM:

........or going insane....lol! Darin

gitbean wrote on Feb 26, 2008 at 8:58AM

In response to AmyA's comment from Feb 26, 2008 at 5:00AM:

PS.....I hadn't had breakfast yet either....LOL!

gitbean wrote on Feb 26, 2008 at 8:58AM

In response to AmyA's comment from Feb 26, 2008 at 5:00AM:

baabsy I kid you not I was LIVID.....what was to be a simple matter turned into something different. All the fast talking, talking in circles, and endless holding made me angry beyond measure...on a monday morning mind you!!lol!!

AmyA wrote on Feb 26, 2008 at 5:00AM

Oh, I hear you on this one gitbean's. My mom has been sold items she didn't need and has spent up to 6 hours at one time with them on the phone. That is just nuts!

kid-kansas wrote on Feb 26, 2008 at 12:09AM

I think all products should come with a warning label. "Warning our customer service can cause high blood pressure." ;) Ron

gitbean wrote on Feb 25, 2008 at 10:08PM

In response to Telpher's comment from Feb 25, 2008 at 10:03PM:

INDEED.............I was steaming hot when the dust settled.....lol!

Telpher wrote on Feb 25, 2008 at 10:03PM

I recently had a terrible experience with Compaq's customer service department. Good products, but lousy, rude customer service. It seems to be a trend.