Reply from Select SaunasDec 30, 2024
Hi Nick,
We take customer feedback seriously, but we also feel that your review leaves out key facts that are important for a fair understanding of the situation.
When your order was placed, the sauna was listed as in stock based on the manufacturer’s inventory. We were not immediately informed of a backorder. Once we became aware of the delay, we notified you immediately, which was a few days after your order. From that point on, we communicated as best as we could and ensured the sauna shipped within the timeframe we communicated.
As a small business, we do not manage stock or shipping directly. We rely on our supplier’s information and timelines. While this occasionally results in unforeseen delays, we addressed your concerns as quickly as possible.
Regarding your request to hold the shipment, it’s important to clarify that we were only informed of your travel plans after the sauna was already en route. At that stage, coordinating storage required additional fees, as outlined in our policies. While we understand this was inconvenient, managing storage or rerouting shipments incurs costs that we cannot cover without prior arrangements. Had we been informed of your travel plans earlier, we could have worked with you to prevent this situation.
While we regret the inconvenience you experienced, I do believe we handled this as best as we could.
Alex