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Posted by Nate on November 22, 2006, 5:09 pm
Nate wrote:
> I recently purchased a 16KW aluminum generator from Ziller Electric. I
> came home from work to meet the shipper and inspected the package...
> cardboard, pallet, etc all looked fine. We carefully placed the pallet
> in my garage and I returned to work. About a week later I decided to
> do an inventory in order to make plans for installation. After lifting
> the cardboard cover and inspecting the internals, I walk to the rear
> and find that the rear panel is pushed in exactly where the flex
> conduit is stored during shipment. Something obviously pushed on the
> rear of the unit and dented the panel and two of the air louvers.
>
> I called Ziller twice and left voicemail both times. After not
> receiving a return call, I called a third time and, upon speaking with
> their manager, was immediately told that "I had signed for it". I
> asked for a replacement or someone to come replace the panel and was
> basically told to take it up with the shipper. I started to get upset
> at this point and the manager actually started laughing at me on the
> phone. Nice customer service.
>
> I honestly wouldn't expect anyone to completely unpack a 500 lb
> generator while the shipper is sitting in the driveway but that's
> Ziller's stance. I'm in the process of taking this up with both my
> credit card company and Generac so we'll see what happens.
I spoke with the owner of Ziller today... very, very nice guy and
completely different experience. He assured me that he would work with
the shipper and Generac to get this taken care of. He said they take
great pride in their customer service and reputation. He impressed me
so much that I wouldn't hesitate to purchase from them again.
As far as the signing issue, it's been covered in this thread already
but definitely know what you're signing for... just receiving,
receiving with no apparent damage, receiving with complete inspection,
etc.
For those of you who provided constructive feedback, thanks again.
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