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Good Customer Service ... It Never Gets Old

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computer memory cardI had a great customer experience yesterday. What surprised me the most was that I was surprised. I was hoping, but not expecting, that the company involved would step up to the plate and make things right. Well, they did.

Late last week, I had decided it was time to order some additional memory for my laptop. When I selected an online retailer, I was elated to find they had a free system analyzer to determine what and how much memory I already had. They then displayed products that are compatible with my system.

Great, I thought. I can order the memory, then open up the beast after it arrives. To make a long story short, the scan software made a mistake. When I opened up my system, I realized I now needed to order yet another memory card. Pish.

I ordered the new card and sent an e-mail to the company. They apologized for the error and told me they were upgrading my shipping method to overnight delivery ... for free. So it was a bit of a pain on my end, but hey, things happen.

The company is www.crucial.com, they are an online supplier of memory, drives and accessories. Rest assured if there is a hitch in the git-a-long, they will make it right. Good customer service ... it never gets old.

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Cynthia Larsen (707-332-2560) is an independent real estate referral broker in Sonoma County, California as well as a Certified Probate Real Estate Specialist.

CA Broker License #01433049

Comments(17)

Adrian Willanger
206 909-7536 AdrianWillanger-broker.com - Seattle, WA
Profit from my two decades of experience

Cynthia- I never get tried of hearing good customer service stories, I likt it when people in business go above and beyond just doing the right thing!

 

Best

 

 

Dec 08, 2011 07:45 AM
Jim Patton
Aspire Home Real Estate 209-404-0816 - Modesto, CA
Realtor - Stanislaus ,Merced, San Joaquin Counties

It's nice to hear that there are still companies like that.   Customer service is very important to me and I will contine to use the companies that provide me great customer service.  

Dec 08, 2011 09:31 AM
David Gibson CNE, 719-304-4684 ~ Colorado Springs Relocation
Colorado Real Estate Advisers LLC - Colorado Springs, CO
Relocation, Luxury & Lifestyle residential

Cynthia,

Crucial is one of the better memory companies out there. Sorry that the automated scan didn’t get it right but that is going to happen sometimes.

Dec 08, 2011 10:22 AM
Tammy Lankford,
Lane Realty Eatonton, GA Lake Sinclair, Milledgeville, 706-485-9668 - Eatonton, GA
Broker GA Lake Sinclair/Eatonton/Milledgeville

I love those kinds of stories/companies.  A couple years ago when I ordered a dog crate for our Great Dane the company emailed me and said... we're all out of what you ordered and we found out we can't get that exact size anymore.  So we'd be happy to upgrade you for free to "this one" which was a couple inches longer and a couple inches wider.  You know if they'd just sent the different one I'd never have known, but they did the right thing. 

Dec 08, 2011 10:25 AM
Cynthia Larsen
Cotati, CA
Independent Broker In Sonoma County, CA

Adrian - it's has been so long since I have had an experience like this ... it shouldn't have surprised me! I was tickled pink.

Jim - same here ... that is why I wanted to spread the word. I will return to this company the next time I am in need of anything they supply.

David - I was impressed by them from the start. They have a really nice site and yes, their scan software can't be everything for everyone.

Tammy - wow, I love that story. An upgrade is a huge gesture for any company to make.

Dec 08, 2011 10:31 AM
Jane Peters
Home Jane Realty - Los Angeles, CA
Los Angeles real estate concierge services

Isn't it refreshing when you get great customer service.  I have had a few of those lately.  Today I spoke with Access America Travel Insurance and the woman I spoke to actually sounded like she enjoyed her job.  She was a delight.  I should make a list of companies with outstanding customer service.

Dec 08, 2011 01:30 PM
Christine Smith
Buyers Brokers Only LLC - www.BuyersBrokersOnly.com - Canton, MA
Exclusive Buyer Agent & Attorney, Canton, MA

I experienced some great customer service when doing some Christmas shopping last weekend in Nordstrom's of all places.  And thanks for the tip on this company.  I'm sure I will be needing them sometime.

Dec 08, 2011 01:35 PM
Paul S. Henderson, REALTOR®, CRS
Fathom Realty Washington LLC - Tacoma, WA
South Puget Sound Washington Agent/Broker!

Good old customer service is great to experience just harder to find these days. Make a difference...

Dec 08, 2011 05:10 PM
Cynthia Larsen
Cotati, CA
Independent Broker In Sonoma County, CA

Jane - it has been a long, long time since I have experienced customer service like this. How refreshing.

Christine - yes, shop with these folks, they are great.

Paul - I try to do something above and beyond with every sale I make. People notice!

Dec 09, 2011 06:58 AM
Todd Clark - Retired
eXp Realty LLC - Tigard, OR
Principle Broker Oregon

Good for them! I do love to hear cases of good customer service and that service just assured them they have a customer for life. You would think more companies would realize that a few dollars fixing an error makes them a lot more than thousands in advertising. 

 

Dec 11, 2011 02:06 AM
Michelle Gibson
Hansen Real Estate Group Inc. - Wellington, FL
REALTOR

Cythina - It's unfortunate, but great customer service seems to be harder and harder to find these days.

Dec 11, 2011 12:31 PM
Cynthia Larsen
Cotati, CA
Independent Broker In Sonoma County, CA

Todd - you're right!

Michelle - oh I know!

Dec 12, 2011 03:51 AM
Brian Rugg
Rugg Realty LLC Sun City Texas 512-818-6700 - Georgetown, TX
Sun City TX Real Estate - Georgetown, TX Real Est

Hello Cynthia:

 

I am delighted you had a good experience and I'm thrilled you decided to post about it.  Good news is always welcomed.

Dec 12, 2011 01:26 PM
Katerina Gasset
The Gasset Group & Get It Done For Me Virtual Services - Provo, UT
Amplify Your Real Estate & Life Dreams!

Hi Cynthia. Great customer service from companies is very rare nowadays so its good to know which companies have that. Thanks for sharing.

Dec 18, 2011 01:49 PM
Larry & Jacque Ficek
Alaska Dream Makers - Wasilla, AK
Realtors - Wasilla Alaska

Hey there Cynthia, we also love to hear stories where the customer comes first. You cannot buy this type of advertising!

Jacque & Larry

Dec 18, 2011 04:41 PM
Cynthia Larsen
Cotati, CA
Independent Broker In Sonoma County, CA

Brian - you are right, I always welcome good news too!

Katerina - it is rare and shouldn't be!

J & L - no kidding, free POSITIVE advertising goes a long way.

Dec 19, 2011 02:12 AM
Sharon Tara
Sharon Tara Transformations - Portsmouth, NH
Retired New Hampshire Home Stager

Good customer service seems to be harder and harder to find these days.  It's awesome to hear a story like this where a company actually stands behind their product!

Dec 21, 2011 01:07 PM