Vertie Cyc

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Sucky customer service

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Once they owned my money, thats where their ownership for customer service stopped. Delivery was a cluster F with lots of phone calls, bounced around, okeydokes & frustration. I was going to purchase some other things, not now. Not sure whats happened, private equity, kids took over the business or what. But the follow through & care for customer past the sale sucks now.
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Preferred solution: Deliver product or service ordered

User's recommendation: Don’t expect good customer service

Anthony N Ead

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| map-marker Lakeland, Florida

Damaged home and product

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Dented the refrigerator upon delivery. Also, cause a leak that damaged our brand new cabinets. Company tried to pawn it off on their installers which is a secondary company go figure. I've spent thousands buying appliances with this company for our rentals. Now that I see how they take care of the customer when things go bad I'm taking my business elsewhere. Very very poor service.
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Loss:
$1000
Cons:
  • Customer service

Preferred solution: Price reduction

User's recommendation: Go somewhere else

Ingrid T Foe

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| map-marker Odessa, Florida

Horrible installation and customer service

Famous Tate - Horrible installation and customer service

I ordered four new GE appliances from Famous Tate in January. The refrigerator was installed incorrectly and a water hook up was done even though the contract stated for it not to be done.

They have still not resolved these issues. It is now the end of March customer service is not returning calls or emails. They are setting up service appointment and they dont show up. Dishwasher was installed incorrectly had to wait a day for service to come out and correct it microwave had damaged door three doors were sent before it was installed correctly again thats four days staying home for service again refrigerator Famous take him out and put a wood piece underneath to say that that was the only way they could level the refrigerator.

GE refused to do any service on it because it was leaking water from the doors because they said Famous Tate was installing the refrigerator incorrectly by putting that piece of wood there and refused to service it until Famous Tate corrected it, the technician stated that he was tired of covering up for Famous Tates bad business and installation procedures.

This is three months later and FAmous Tate customer service has still not resolved my issues or responding back to me setting up appointments and not showing up. Total disrespect for their customers

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User's recommendation: Do not buy from Famous Tate

Lavonda Ygm
map-marker Valrico, Florida

New and used

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Original review Dec 01, 2023
To begin, I've never heard of famous Tate or Been in the store until the week of Black Friday. But I went into their scratch and dent area saw a price of the refrigerator that I was looking for and went to compare it to a new one, subsequently they had the same price. The picture on the left is the scratch and dent refrigerator. The picture on the right is the new one.
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Pros:
  • Beware
Cons:
  • Beware

Preferred solution: Nothing we went to Lowe’s

User's recommendation: Beware!!!!!!!!!

William M Hny

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| map-marker Oldsmar, Florida

Defective product

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Bought all new appliances, received a defective bosch dishwasher frame was bent they wouldn't exchange it. Instead they called bosch (passed the buck) have to wait 1 week for them to arrive and lmk what they can do ??? Could have went to lowes and got the same dishwasher for the same price and if thus would have happened they would exchange no questions asked. NEVER AGAIN !!! BIG BOX STORES!!! They stand behind your purchase!!!
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Loss:
$900
Pros:
  • Selection
Cons:
  • Dont stand behind appliances they sell

Preferred solution: Another one not defective

User's recommendation: Go to big box stores.

Anonymous
map-marker Wesley Chapel, Florida

Unethical business - NO customer care

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I purchased a complete kitchen appliance set, stove, dishwasher, refrigerator and convection microwave from Famous Tate. When the contractor opened the microwave box it was fully infested with roaches! I contacted the store and after 3 days and multiple calls I spoke to their customer "care" manager and was told "it's not our problem" They refused to replace the microwave nor reimburse me for the replacement I then had to purchase. Stay Away - this business clearly doesn't care about their customers. or consumer ethics !
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User's recommendation: GO Elsewhere, anywhere else

Jeanne J Zeb
map-marker Wesley Chapel, Florida

Horrible customer service

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I will never shop at Famous Tates again EVER! They have the worst customer service Ive ever dealt with.

I never write reviews good or bad. This is a first. I spent thousands of dollars on appliances and a mattress. I called the store where everything was ordered and asked to move up my delivery date for medical reasons.

The sales person who answered the phone identified himself as Eric. His response was rent a truck and theyd help me load on the appliances At 60+ years old that is an unacceptable recommendation or response! He basically told me that it was my problem not his. At the end of our discussion I wanted to confirm his name was Eric.

He then told me his name was MICHAEL! I stated that he identified himself as Eric when answering the phone but now was MICHAEL??? He then stated oh my name is Eric Michael I am so happy I had him on a speaker phone and several other people heard him.

In my opinion this individual is dispicable!!! Stay away from Famous Tates!

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Pros:
  • Sales person i dealt with in the store was a wonderful
Cons:
  • Terrible customer service

Preferred solution: It’s too late. I wanted to move up a delivery date and the sales person flatly refused.

User's recommendation: Stay away!

Patricia D Oiz

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False advertising

I brought in a quote for an 18 inch GE dishwasher from another company. They would not honor the price. They simply refused. Their adds in the news paper should be removed. My entire kitchen and laundry room appliances are from this company.
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Pros:
  • Convenient to home
Cons:
  • Not customer friendly

Preferred solution: Honor price

User's recommendation: Beware

Pebbles Mhn

Recent experience at Famous Tate in Brandon Fl

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I recently purchased a new washing machine at the Famous Tate in Brandon, FL. The gentlemen that helped went out of his way To help me with my purchase! I would definitely go there to make my next appliance purchase. I also wanted to say that the 3 gentlemen that delivered my washer could Not have done a better job. They were efficient and very courteous, no problems at all and thats just as important! Well done!
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Loren D Etx
map-marker Largo, Florida

Promised rebate

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Never received rebate.. it's been months say still pending or working on it . Can't talk to anyone..
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Loss:
$500
Pros:
  • Sales people goid
Cons:
  • Promised rebate not received

Preferred solution: Our promised rebate

Anonymous
map-marker Spring Hill, Florida

Bought a GE washer that quit working within 1 week of delivery.

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After numerous repair trips as well as phone calls and a final store visit we have been told to cal repair a final time and then "fight" it out with GE. My understanding at this point is that GE will only give us a credit at the Famous Tate to purchase something else. I do not wish to deal with Famous Tate again nor am I happy with another GE appliance but that is where it stands.
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User's recommendation: Run,don't walk to another store. Even Amazon services and returns!

Kathyann Hjz
map-marker Land O Lakes, Florida

Faulty GE Appliance

I purchased a model PHS930BL3GS stove with a complete GE appliance package in 2019 from Famous Tate. The cooktop and oven are both inoperable, turning off before reaching the desired temperature.

An appliance repairman charged me $89 to test the unit and advised me that the induction power board needs to be replaced at a cost exceeding a new slide in stove oven. I grew up in the 50s and my mom had GE appliances that lasted until I returned from the military in the 60s.

Famous Tate more or less said the warrantee is over, tough *** I truly expected more from Famous Tate and GE. Any help on this matter would be appreciated since we have now gone a week without the ability to prepare meals.

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| map-marker New Port Richey, Florida

No service on what they sell. Receptionist was very rude and extremely unhelpful!

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Purchased a new GE washer in late Oct. of 2022, it stop working middle of Feb. 2023. Called Famous Tate and was informed they do not service what they sell nor do they even contact GE for a faulty product. The receptionist was not helpful and rude to the customer. I will not buy there again nor refer anyone to this store.
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David F Wta

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| map-marker Port Richey, Florida

Resolved: Kitchen appliances purchased

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Updated by user Jul 30, 2022

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Original review Jul 30, 2022
Early delivery of all appliances was requested to assure availability. After months of delays in cabinetry, appliances were installed in our absence while up north.
My wife's unknown medical condition, when the appliances were ordered, prevented us from using the induction cook top installed.

I sent a letter to Famous Tate and received a rapid response from Bruce Wolfson "Problem Resolution" who within a few days resolved the issue with a substitute appliance. Unfortunately the appliance was unavailable - supply chain. When the substitute was available we were contacted and the item was delivered.
Again, circumstances changed and the induction item was re-delivered and installed.

Through out this whole issue Bruce's statement was "Im here for you".
No truer words were spoken. Thank you - a class act.
Dave Fisher
User's recommendation: Things happen, sometimes bad but Famous Tate's resolution was spot on.
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User's recommendation: Highly

Anonymous
map-marker Tampa, Florida

Faulty Dishwasher

I bought a GE dishwasher from them and after installation I had a problem with the way it was installed Then recently it would not work I called Famous Tate and they said we do not service our appliances we only sell them call manufacture. I had to call GE for a tech to come out He came out once and said there was nothing wrong a month later same issue After he came out yesterday he informed me I had to clean out my dishwasher drain weekly ??

And had to get a part and should have it by November. 3 months without a dishwasher Called Famous Tate got the run around again and was told they do not service appliances just sell them?

I had a GE dishwasher for 20 years never cleaned a drain once? Buyer beware if you have a problem with a famous Tate dishwasher you are screwed ,

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User's recommendation: Buy from someone who stands by product they sell you

David F Wta

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| map-marker Hudson, Florida

Purchase of multiple appliances for kitchen update

Early delivery of all appliances was requested to assure availability. After months of delays in cabinetry, appliances were installed in our absence while up north.

My wife's unknown medical condition, when the appliances were ordered, prevented us from using the induction cook top installed. I sent a letter to Famous Tate and received a rapid response from Bruce Wolfson "Problem Resolution" who within a few days resolved the issue with a substitute appliance. Unfortunately the appliance was unavailable - supply chain. When the substitute was available we were contacted and the item was delivered.

Again, circumstances changed and the induction item was re-delivered and installed. Through out this whole issue Bruce's statement was "Im here for you".

No truer words were spoken. Thank you - a class act.

Dave Fisher

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User's recommendation: Things happen, sometimes bad but Famous Tate's resolution was spot on.

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