I am so furious. I purchased a radio bulb for a 1990 Ford Econoline. The parts man sold me a bulb for $1.54 plus .01 for an eco fee plus .19 HST for a total of $1.74.
The glass on the bulb did not look exactly the same as the bulb that I showed him, but he said that the base of the bulb was the same.
After I got home, I called Chilliwack Ford and I spoke to Jordan in parts. Jordan said they had the correct bulb and that it was only .40.
I went down to Chilliwack Ford and I showed Jordan the bulb Lordco sold me. Jordan said it would fit, but the wattage was different.
As a result, I purchased the bulb. The cost was .40 plus .05 HST for a grand total of .45. There was no eco fee!
I returned to Lordco and the cashier sent me to the rear of the store for the return.
There were 3 employees and a manager named "Brian" at the back counter. There was also a female customer and a younger girl standing to my right.
Immediately, the manager (Brian) said in a demeaning manner "Oh, no!!! A return!!!"
I informed Brian that I had purchased the same bulb from the dealership for .40 with no eco fee, and that they (Lordco) had charged me $1.54 plus a .01 eco fee plus the HST!!!
The manager said to call the government regarding the eco fee.
The manager continued in his demeaning manner and said that the dealership charges $400.00 for an alternator and if it would make me happy, he would charge me $400.00 next time!
I informed Brian that it did not justify charging me four times as much for the bulb!
Brian continued in his demeaning tone and said that I should go to the dealership and price there first before I come back!
As I left, Brian demeaningly said "And you have a nice day!!!!"
How disrespectful and unprofessional!!!!!!
This was said in front of 4 staff members and the female customers. I WILL NEVER SHOP AT LORDCO AGAIN!!!!! I will be contacting the head office.
Incidentally, I priced a power window motor at Fortin's Home Hardware on Vedder Road two days ago, and they sold it to me for $61.95.
Lordco wanted $70.00!
I bought it at Fortin's....
I left a voicemail complaint with "Diane" at the Lordco head office at 22866 Dewdney Trunk Road in Maple Ridge, British Columbia shortly after I got home.
It is now January 27, 2013 and I have not received even a phone call. Thanks Diane!
Now we know how much. Lordco cares about their customers. They don't!!!!!
Lordco is a way overprised if you compare them with other auto supply stores. The only good thing is they stay open later in the day. That is not good enough!
I suggest everyone shop elsewhere unless they are desperate. Let us show Lordco that they are not going to to get away with high prices and despicable treatment by local management and head office. read more