Customer Service was awful

I had a billing issue when trying to cancel. I was still billed even though I cancelled. When in circles trying to figure out why with the support chat person "Ellen". Unable to explain in any kind of way why this happened just kept typing in circles.
I decided it was not worth my $9.99 to even continue the frustrating chat. Then I receive this email:

Good day Lisa,


I would like you to know that sooner or later you will realized that I have explained to you everything the issue that you have.



Goodluck!

Thanks!
Really? Not only is this poorly written,but it's basically just still saying you're wrong and I'm right. Nice customer service Xbox Live.

:)

 

Awful Customer Service!

I never post... but please re-post this! It is long, but essentially I contacted Microsoft customer service over $5! As I bought a game online last for $35, and this morning it is $30 and they would NOT re-credit my account the $5! Thanks Micro$oft! Friggin'
B-S! (again, sorry about the length, it was an hour long chat with customer service that amounted to nothing)

Here is the chat transcript with customer service;

Edison: at 12:30:25

Hi there! Welcome to Xbox customer support and I am Edison. I will be assisting you with your concerns today. By the way, how are you doing?

Edison: at 12:30:30

Hi, Lee. Sorry for the long wait. We are experiencing a unforecasted high volume of chat sessions. We want to accomodate all your queries as much as possible. Thank you for your understanding and patience.

Lee: at 12:30:46

Hi. I'm doing well thanks

Edison: at 12:31:02

By the way. I am currently reviewing your concern and it seems that you are having an issue with the Shadow of Mordor purchased, right?

Lee: at 12:31:26

Yesterday I purchased Shadow of Mordor on Xbox Live Store on sale for $35. Today on your website it shows a price of $30. Just wondering if a $5 credit is possible?

Edison: at 12:32:48

I see. Let me check on that for you, Lee. First, we will need to check on the actual transaction and then the details for the discounts, please stay with me.

Lee: at 12:32:57

Sure

Edison: at 12:37:49

Thank you so much for waiting, Lee.

Edison: at 12:38:43

Sorry to inform you, the discounted price Game is not transferable, the system will get an error if we process the already purchased game to get the discount since, it was purchased before the discounted price released dates.

Lee: at 12:39:46

Really, by one day (actually a few hours from the sale) and there is no way to just credit the account for the amount?

Edison: at 12:41:32

We understand that, Lee. Actually, I have tried to do that from my end and the system prompts an error. It means that the any purchases that was not settled after the discount release dates may not avail the discounted pricing.

Edison: at 12:41:40

As much as I do not want to tell you this, Lee, but I rather be honest than set wrong expectations.

Lee: at 12:43:19

I appreciate the effort... it just seems odd that there is no other way to credit a voucher or something like that. I understand it's only $5... but I mean I purchased last night at like 10pm.... and it got $5 cheaper this morning.... just seems odd there
is nothing that can done

Edison: at 12:44:16

I apologized, Lee. But to be sure, let me double check again for you, I just really want to help, I am a customer too at the end of the day.

Lee: at 12:51:10

Ok

Edison: at 12:53:09

Thank you so much for waiting, Lee. I have double checked it from my end together with the assistance from our Billing support team and we're sorry, if the purchased was made before the launch dates for the Black friday deals, the system will get an error
if we processed it.

Edison: at 12:56:21

Sorry, Lee. I cannot see you typing now. Just want to check our connection. I hope I didn’t lose you yet. Are we still connected?

Lee: at 12:57:21

yes sorry

Edison: at 12:57:32

It's okay, Lee.

Lee: at 12:57:34

just one second... I had a phone call come in

Edison: at 12:57:45

I see. Please take your time.

Lee: at 12:59:49

Sorry about that.

Edison: at 13:00:09

It's okay, Lee.

Edison: at 13:00:12

I'd love to ask. Will there be anything else that I can help you with?

Lee: at 13:02:10

I understand what you are saying about the Black Friday Sales... however I find it disheartening that there is no other solution to this problem. Especially if we factor in that I am a loyal Xbox Live subscriber for the last 7 or 8 years and I have made
many online xbox purchases though this system. If there is nothing we can do, then that's that... but I feel it's pretty crazy that nothing can be done over a small amount like $5

Edison: at 13:04:48

Sorry, Lee. You know, If I can only override our system and convert your purchased to be included with the Black Friday discounts, I will do that immediately, since, I am also a customer and discounts really matters now a days.

Edison: at 13:06:43

However, if I will do that, I might lose my job. Hope you understand that we need to follow certain policies, Lee,

Lee: at 13:07:00

A credit is fine with me..... I am not looking for a refund, I would be happy with a credit to be used at a later date through the Xbox Store

Lee: at 13:09:21

If that is not possible I would like this conversation submitted to a manager and I would like to be contacted so that I may complain (not about your service, you've been forthcoming and nice) but the general policy for customer service.

Edison: at 13:11:07

I understand, Lee. Just a heads up, you might have the same response with my Manager, however, I will request this chat to be connected with him now.

Lee: at 13:11:18

Thank you

Lee: at 13:15:44

When can I expect to be in contact with the Manager?

Edison: at 13:17:28

Sorry for the delay, Lee. We're requesting it now, just need to wait for the approval from him.

(Manager) Steven: at 13:20:46

Hello Lee! This is Steven, Edison's manager, I see that you have purchased a game before the promotion period came up and is now wanting to get a discount, is this correct?

Lee: at 13:22:14

Yes, I purchased it on sale last night (it was showing as a black friday or pre black friday deal) for $35. Today I saw on the website that it is $30. So I was just wanted to know if I could receive a credit as it was only a few hours ago.

(Manager) Steven: at 13:25:59

I understand what you are telling me Lee, with regards to getting the credit for the promotion we are not able to get that done as promotions are based solely on the promotion window it is on. The price would stand as is and no refunds or credits can be
given as it was purchased outside the promotion window though it was a few hours away.

Lee: at 13:28:17

wow.... ok. I feel that is a bit ridiculous. But there you go. Thank you for your time.

(Manager) Steven: at 13:29:16

Anything else for now Lee?

Lee: at 13:29:54

No, thanks.

(Manager) Steven: at 13:30:22

From all of us here at Xbox Support, we are truly grateful for your cooperation with us today. Thanks for contacting Xbox Customer Support Lee!

info: at 13:30:25

Chat session has been ended by the agent.

I can't believe that this is how Microsoft treats there customers! I would like this be shared as often as possible. I have been a great supporter of Xbox and Microsoft for many years, but this is ridiculous! If I purchase something at Best Buy and 30 DAYS
LATER is goes on sale... I can go in, with no hassle and get my money back! I have done this on occasion and it is great. How can Microsoft not provide a similar service.

Thanks for reading,

- Lee

 

Awful customer service

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We're incredibly sorry to hear that, especially since that's not fair to you at all. What exactly do you need help with? Would you mind being descriptive with your issue?

We would absolutely love to help you out and hopefully resolve your issue.

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Try contacting Xbox Support through twitter, they usually help out a lot more than the phone support in my opinion. Check them out here:
twitter.com/XboxSupport

 

[quote user="Dr Black Bones"] Try contacting Xbox Support through twitter, they usually help out a lot more than the phone support in my opinion. Check them out here:
twitter.com/XboxSupport [/quote]

I also agree with this. +1

 

Just call your credit card company or financial institution that issued the card and tell them you are disputing the charge. I usually do this after my initial attempt to resolve the issue with the merchant does not work. Just explain to your bank/cc company
the exact detail of the issue and they will do the work for you. It saves you time and stress.