Philips 3200 espresso machine
I purchased from the Philips online store an “open box” (mistake #1) 3200 espresso machine that was advertised “Works like new!” and as having a 30-day money back guarantee. When it was received and I unboxed it, I found a half cup of old coffee beans in the grinder hopper: the first clue that it had never been tested before reselling it. After going through the set-up process, I found that it: (1) emitted clouds of steam through every possible crevice as it went through the start-up process; (2) did not dispense any coffee; (3) leaked from the bottom flooding the countertop; and (4) left dry grounds, not a puck, in the grounds bin. I used the online form to request return authorization and either a refund OR replacement with a comparable product (that might be mistake #2). Over the course of multiple emails and phone calls, I was directed to product support to go through a set of troubleshooting steps (ok, fine); was told two separate times that a return authorization and return instructions would be sent within 48 hours, which didn’t happen either time; and subsequently received multiple requests to send video of my machine not working, which I have done, after having boxed it up because I had been told to expect return instructions and label. I’ve seen no movement on Philips’ part toward honoring their money back guarantee. As a process improvement professional, I’m not sure I’ve ever seen a process quite this dysfunctional. I plan to contest the credit card charge.
29 de marzo de 2025
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