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post #16 of 23
I've sent you a PM Jeeze re the letter, which you can adapt to suit your needs. Some people seem to report happy experiences with this bunch of wasters. I haven't been so lucky. I've used them twice, tempted by generally pretty low prices (more fool me). The last time was so shocking I vowed never to use them again. Lies and more lies was all I got in the end. I really would advise people against using this supplier as there are far more trustworthy people out there deserving of your business. It may cost a few pounds more but, unless you're a gambling man, well worth the piece of mind. If you want to talk quality service in the UK, look no further than Dolphin Music for phones and Advanced MP3 Players for DAPs etc. Used them many times for sales and returns, always outstanding.
post #17 of 23
i too am having trouble with this firm. i found a number on SayNoTo0870 website which is 0115 978 8022.
post #18 of 23

iHeadphones.co.uk - BE CAREFUL of terms & conditions before ordering....

To cut a long story short iHeadphones have some very tempting prices on Jays Q-Jay's at the moment.

Since I've never used iHeadphones, I went across to Jay's UK sales site; where I noticed they offer to price match - Upon asking them to see if they could do anything, this is the response I got back:

Subject: RE: Price Match - q-JAYS

Thank you for your email.

Sorry we will not match iheadphones as they are not an official JAYS stockist and do not offer a 2 year warranty…read the terms and conditions on the iheadphones site.


After reading the convoluted terms and conditions on the iHeadphones site & comments here, I think I'll be placing my orders elsewhere! Sorry I know this doesn't help you guy's who are having problems with iHeadphones, but it seems they certainly aren't official stocks of Jay's.

P.S. Sorry for the double post, but it seemed appropriate that I also posted here as well.
post #19 of 23

Sorry for the long post, this is my experience with them, starting from the bottom, judge for yourself:

 

 

Quote:
                        Hi Ben,

If I knew how you treat your customers (or read the reviews about you), I would have 
never considered purchasing anything from you. I will post our email exchange on 
the sites so other customers will know what to expect from you.

This is the most unpleasant shopping experience I've ever had, congratulations!

Best regrds,
Catalin  

----- Original Message -----
From: "Ben (iHeadphones)" <***@iheadphones.co.uk>
To: ****@lycos.com
Sent: Thursday, 1 July, 2010 08:51:20 GMT +00:00 GMT Britain, Ireland, Portugal
Subject: Re: iHeadphones: Customer Enquiry

Hi Catalin,
your order has been cancelled and refunded. Initially it was a high  
fraud risk order, hence the complications. We do not wish to enter  
into a sales contract with you. Your order has been cancelled,  
apologies for the inconvenience.

Best regards,
Ben
iHeadphones
Headphones SALE | ipod Headphones, Sennheiser Headphones, Wireless headphones

On 30 Jun 2010, at 23:48, ****@lycos.com wrote:

> Dear Sirs,
>
> This must be a joke, right?
>
> I'm struggling to get an answer to my question in the first e-mail  
> (if the document I sent you is enough as proof of my credit card)  
> and after two days I'm asked what is the question?
>
> I'm waiting for a reply that never came and when I'm trying various  
> addresses (there is no telephone number on your website) I'm told  
> that "When you send us an enquiry, you only need to send it once" !
>
> In my last e-mail I said "If you cannot answer my question I'll  
> cancel the order" and your reply is "Your refund has been processed" !
>
> It looks to me that nobody bothered to understand my e-mails and you  
> answered as like you are happy to get rid of a customer. This is  
> definitely not a Customer Service and I wasted more time than I  
> expected with this purchase and you are now telling me that you  
> decided for me to cancel the order !
>
> I demand that my enquiry is reviewed by your Customer Service  
> Manager or by your Sales Manager and I will get a signed reply from  
> one of them.
>
> Regards,
> Catalin
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: ****@iheadphones.co.uk
> To: ****@lycos.com
> Sent: Wednesday, 30 June, 2010 15:16:06 GMT +00:00 GMT Britain,  
> Ireland, Portugal
> Subject: iHeadphones: Customer Enquiry
>
> Thank you for your interest in Headphones SALE | ipod Headphones, Sennheiser Headphones, Wireless headphones
>
> Below is the answer to your question submitted on 06/30/2010
>
> QUESTION:
> Order # 105617
> Order Date: 06/28/2010
>
> Dear Sirs,
>
> I think it is unacceptable the way I have to chase my order and this  
> is my last try to get an answer on the status of my order (see all  
> previous correspondence). If you cannot answer my question I'll  
> cancel the order and I'll post my experience with your store on all  
> the forums/review sites I can find. I will also let Sony know my  
> experience with you when I have tried to buy their products.
>
> Still waiting for your reply (you can use also an alternate e-mail  
> address: *********@yahoo.com),
> Catalin
>
> ANSWER:
> Your refund has been processed. Once we have processed refunds it  
> usually takes your card issuer 3 working days to have the money back  
> available on your card. When you send us an enquiry, you only need  
> to send it once.
>
> Please feel free to get back to us for any further assistance.
>
> Best regards,
>
> iheadphones
> Headphones SALE | ipod Headphones, Sennheiser Headphones, Wireless headphones
>
> PO BOX 9657, West Bridgford, Nottingham, NG2 9HA
>
> =========================================================
>
> Thank you for your interest in Headphones SALE | ipod Headphones, Sennheiser Headphones, Wireless headphones
>
> Below is the answer to your question submitted on 06/30/2010
>
> QUESTION:
> CAN SOMEBODY ANSWER MY QUESTIONS ???????
>
> Hello,
>
> Can somebody please reply to my message?
>
> Regards,
> Catalin
>
> ----- Forwarded Message -----
> From: *****@lycos.com
> To: *****@iheadphones.co.uk
> Sent: Monday, 28 June, 2010 21:26:29 GMT +00:00 GMT Britain,  
> Ireland, Portugal
> Subject: Re: iHeadphones: Order Information # 105617
>
> Order # 105617
> Order Date: 06/28/2010
>
> Hi,
>
> I have received the email below from you. It is the first time I  
> receive such email and if I knew about it I would have choose  
> delivery to my home (same as billing address). I attach a pdf with  
> my credit card statement showing the amount paid to you as pending.  
> Please confirm it is enough and I hope delivery was not delayed due  
> to these extra checks.
>
> Waiting for you soonest reply,
> Catalin
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: noreply@iheadphones.co.uk
> To: ****@lycos.com
> Sent: Monday, 28 June, 2010 20:19:09 GMT +00:00 GMT Britain,  
> Ireland, Portugal
> Subject: iHeadphones: Order Information # 105617
>
> Thank you for your order from iHeadphones
>
> Order # 105617
> Order Date: 06/28/2010
>
> There have been security issues with your order and our accounts  
> department are currently looking into the matter further.
>
> In order to help us out it may be necessary to send us some form of  
> indentifaction, we would need to see some evidence of your name  
> being linked to the address e.g. a utility bill/ drivers licence  
> etc. You can scan and email it to info@iheadphones.co.uk.
>
> The best way to contact us is through the form on our website:
> Headphones SALE | Skullcandy, Sennheiser and ipod Headphones | iHeadphones
>
> Best regards,
>
> iheadphones
> Headphones SALE | ipod Headphones, Sennheiser Headphones, Wireless headphones
>
> PO BOX 9657, West Bridgford, Nottingham, NG2 9HA
>
> ANSWER:
> What is your question?
>
> Please feel free to get back to us for any further assistance.
post #20 of 23

Sorry for the long (first) post, I signed on this forum to share experience with them, starting from the bottom, judge for yourself:

Quote:
Hi Ben,

If I knew how you treat your customers (or read the reviews about you), I would have
never considered purchasing anything from you. I will post our email exchange on
the sites so other customers will know what to expect from you.

This is the most unpleasant shopping experience I've ever had, congratulations!

Best regrds,
Catalin  

----- Original Message -----
From: "Ben (iHeadphones)" <***@iheadphones.co.uk>
To: ****@lycos.com
Sent: Thursday, 1 July, 2010 08:51:20 GMT +00:00 GMT Britain, Ireland, Portugal
Subject: Re: iHeadphones: Customer Enquiry

Hi Catalin,
your order has been cancelled and refunded. Initially it was a high  
fraud risk order, hence the complications. We do not wish to enter  
into a sales contract with you. Your order has been cancelled,  
apologies for the inconvenience.

Best regards,
Ben
iHeadphones
Headphones SALE | ipod Headphones, Sennheiser Headphones, Wireless headphones

On 30 Jun 2010, at 23:48, ****@lycos.com wrote:

> Dear Sirs,
>
> This must be a joke, right?
>
> I'm struggling to get an answer to my question in the first e-mail  
> (if the document I sent you is enough as proof of my credit card)  
> and after two days I'm asked what is the question?
>
> I'm waiting for a reply that never came and when I'm trying various  
> addresses (there is no telephone number on your website) I'm told  
> that "When you send us an enquiry, you only need to send it once" !
>
> In my last e-mail I said "If you cannot answer my question I'll  
> cancel the order" and your reply is "Your refund has been processed" !
>
> It looks to me that nobody bothered to understand my e-mails and you  
> answered as like you are happy to get rid of a customer. This is  
> definitely not a Customer Service and I wasted more time than I  
> expected with this purchase and you are now telling me that you  
> decided for me to cancel the order !
>
> I demand that my enquiry is reviewed by your Customer Service  
> Manager or by your Sales Manager and I will get a signed reply from  
> one of them.
>
> Regards,
> Catalin
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: ****@iheadphones.co.uk
> To: ****@lycos.com
> Sent: Wednesday, 30 June, 2010 15:16:06 GMT +00:00 GMT Britain,  
> Ireland, Portugal
> Subject: iHeadphones: Customer Enquiry
>
> Thank you for your interest in Headphones SALE | ipod Headphones, Sennheiser Headphones, Wireless headphones
>
> Below is the answer to your question submitted on 06/30/2010
>
> QUESTION:
> Order # 105617
> Order Date: 06/28/2010
>
> Dear Sirs,
>
> I think it is unacceptable the way I have to chase my order and this  
> is my last try to get an answer on the status of my order (see all  
> previous correspondence). If you cannot answer my question I'll  
> cancel the order and I'll post my experience with your store on all  
> the forums/review sites I can find. I will also let Sony know my  
> experience with you when I have tried to buy their products.
>
> Still waiting for your reply (you can use also an alternate e-mail  
> address: *********@yahoo.com),
> Catalin
>
> ANSWER:
> Your refund has been processed. Once we have processed refunds it  
> usually takes your card issuer 3 working days to have the money back  
> available on your card. When you send us an enquiry, you only need  
> to send it once.
>
> Please feel free to get back to us for any further assistance.
>
> Best regards,
>
> iheadphones
> Headphones SALE | ipod Headphones, Sennheiser Headphones, Wireless headphones
>
> PO BOX 9657, West Bridgford, Nottingham, NG2 9HA
>
> =========================================================
>
> Thank you for your interest in Headphones SALE | ipod Headphones, Sennheiser Headphones, Wireless headphones
>
> Below is the answer to your question submitted on 06/30/2010
>
> QUESTION:
> CAN SOMEBODY ANSWER MY QUESTIONS ???????
>
> Hello,
>
> Can somebody please reply to my message?
>
> Regards,
> Catalin
>
> ----- Forwarded Message -----
> From: *****@lycos.com
> To: *****@iheadphones.co.uk
> Sent: Monday, 28 June, 2010 21:26:29 GMT +00:00 GMT Britain,  
> Ireland, Portugal
> Subject: Re: iHeadphones: Order Information # 105617
>
> Order # 105617
> Order Date: 06/28/2010
>
> Hi,
>
> I have received the email below from you. It is the first time I  
> receive such email and if I knew about it I would have choose  
> delivery to my home (same as billing address). I attach a pdf with  
> my credit card statement showing the amount paid to you as pending.  
> Please confirm it is enough and I hope delivery was not delayed due  
> to these extra checks.
>
> Waiting for you soonest reply,
> Catalin
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: noreply@iheadphones.co.uk
> To: ****@lycos.com
> Sent: Monday, 28 June, 2010 20:19:09 GMT +00:00 GMT Britain,  
> Ireland, Portugal
> Subject: iHeadphones: Order Information # 105617
>
> Thank you for your order from iHeadphones
>
> Order # 105617
> Order Date: 06/28/2010
>
> There have been security issues with your order and our accounts  
> department are currently looking into the matter further.
>
> In order to help us out it may be necessary to send us some form of  
> indentifaction, we would need to see some evidence of your name  
> being linked to the address e.g. a utility bill/ drivers licence  
> etc. You can scan and email it to info@iheadphones.co.uk.
>
> The best way to contact us is through the form on our website:
> Headphones SALE | Skullcandy, Sennheiser and ipod Headphones | iHeadphones
>
> Best regards,
>
> iheadphones
> Headphones SALE | ipod Headphones, Sennheiser Headphones, Wireless headphones
>
> PO BOX 9657, West Bridgford, Nottingham, NG2 9HA
>
> ANSWER:
> What is your question?
>
> Please feel free to get back to us for any further assistance.
>
> Best regards,
> iheadphones
> Headphones SALE | ipod Headphones, Sennheiser Headphones, Wireless headphones
>
> PO BOX 9657, West Bridgford, Nottingham, NG2 9HA
post #21 of 23

Sorry Zloo it's hard to see what your question was but from your attitude in the emails I'm not surprised they decided to refund you and decline to sell.

 

I guess the standard welcome "sorry about your wallet" does not apply

post #22 of 23
Thread Starter 

Yes, Zloo only waited two days for a reply after sending his identity documents. Most Head-Fiers would be prepared to wait years for their gear and expect nothing from their vendor, but iHeadphones is not Head-Fi...

 

Luckily iHeadphones canceled his order, saving him from any future aggravation, and hopefully he will purchase from someone who at least pretends to give a damn!

 

 

 

EK

post #23 of 23

 

 

Hi guys,

 

I ordered a set of Westone 3 and Westone 4 headphones from iHeadphones on 23 January this year, and they were shipped on 25 January. I have since, however, decided to return them as I was unimpressed by the sound quality and made an RMA request on their website on 1 February. Under the Distance Selling Regulations in the UK, I have seven working days from the day of receipt to return the product. My RMA request was acknowledged on the 1 January - I was asked why I wanted to return the headphones so they could look into the matter. I replied, but after that did not hear anything from them until 7 February (past the 7-day return period) when I phoned them to speak to their customer service officers. 

 

The first person I called put me on hold to speak to the Returns Officer, Meg, whom she said was looking into the request for me. After putting me on hold for nearly 20 minutes, the line was cut. I called back and this time the call was answered by an individual named Clint, who stressed that the headphones could not be returned because it had passed the 7-day return period. I pointed out that I had initiated the request within the 7-day period, and it was their fault that they hadn't gotten back to me. After going back and forth for another 20 minutes, in which I threatened to raise the matter with the police, he said he would speak to his manager who would get back to me.

 

I then received a reply from them highlighting their Terms & Conditions, which under Clause 4.4.4 states that in-ear monitors cannot be returned. I have to concede that I had not read through the entire Terms & Conditions and did not read that clause. However, both their Returns page and their Knowledge Base give the impression that you can return a product simply if you do not like it within 7 working days.

 

I was also told that I had agreed to their Terms & Conditions, although revisiting the registration and checkout process, nowhere was I prompted to agree or disagree with the Terms & Conditions, or even directed to them.

 

I've read bad things (unfortunately, only after I made the purchase) about them here and here

 

I am considering making a fraud report with my bank - would I have a chance at getting my money back, though?

 

Edited by shampoosuicide - 2/7/12 at 7:35am
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