Shipped used item instead of new/unopened
(Update: after many emails and voice mails and phone conversations, etrailer finally came through with a decent remedy -- star rating updated from 1 to 3 stars) I’m writing to express my frustration and disappointment with my recent order. The item I received was clearly open and used, despite being sold and advertised as new. I immediately provided photo evidence and Ring camera footage showing the condition of the item upon delivery, leaving no doubt that this was a shipping or quality control error on eTrailer’s part. However, instead of promptly correcting the mistake, I was told that I must first ship the item back, wait for it to be received and processed, and only then would a refund be issued. This policy is unreasonable when the evidence already proves eTrailer’s error. The burden and delay are being placed entirely on the customer — the very person inconvenienced by eTrailer’s mistake. To make matters worse, I was told the item is now out of stock and would have to be drop-shipped from the manufacturer, yet the only “resolution” offered was a $30 partial refund on an item that cost over $100. That’s an inadequate offer and a disappointing response from a company I expected better from. This experience feels deceptive — as though eTrailer may be reselling used or returned items as new — and it undermines trust in your brand. I urge eTrailer to take responsibility by issuing a full refund immediately or offering an equivalent replacement without requiring additional effort or delay from the customer. I hope you will reconsider this approach to customer service and make things right promptly.