May 19th 2017 I went to Walmart in Ashland City (Store # 01226), in order to buy cell phones for my family. I purchased two Samsung phones at a discounted price of $199.99. I then attempted to buy two more iPhone at full price (no sale or discounts).
I spoke to three employees. First is the Verizon Representative for this store at Ashland city, the second was Kayla a general employee, and the store manager Chad Phillips.
I asked the Verizon Rep, how many Samsung phones do you have in stock? She believed two and then confirmed I was purchasing the last two. Kayla received a phone call about the Samsung phones and the customer asked if they had any in stock. Kayla went to ask and came back and said "no we are sold out". I informed her that a nearby Walmart had the Samsung phones in stock (I checked due to needing 2 more phones). I also met them at the other Walmart.
I purchased my two Samsung phones and needed at least two more phones for my kids. However, the Verizon Representative said she can only sell me two phones, according to Chad Phillips (store Manager). I asked to speak with him.
During my wait time for Chad Philips, I got to talking with the Verizon Rep. She let it slip they had at least 4 more phones in stock and sellable condition. I then explained the store had a call and Kayla stated there are no Samsung phones in stock. I asked "why lie?" She said it came from management.
Chad Philips came and talked to me in the cell phone section in the store. We were right in front of the cash register. In front of his two employees and multiple customers watching us discuss the cell phone situation.
I asked "why can't I purchase more than two phones?"
His exact answer was "Policy and procedure".
I asked "is it Walmart Corporate policy and procedure?"
Chad Philips: Yes
Me: Can I see this policy?
Chad Philips: No
Me: Can you call your Market Manager (District Manager)?
Chad Philips: No
Me: Have you seen this policy and procedure?
Chad Philips: Yes, based on my 20+ years of experience of training... Blah....
Mr. Philips, you tried to back up your answer based on your experience. However, I know Walmart's policy on cell phone purchases.
I had to ask YOU to walk away from the cash register so customers could check out and purchase items and so your employees didn't have to hear me correct you. For some reason you started smiling. I was doing this out of courtesy for you, I do not have to work in that store every day.
Walmart doesn't have a corporate policy like you stated limiting cell phone purchases. Walmart does have a policy that limits 2 pre-paid cell phones. Not regular cell phones from Verizon or AT&T.
I told you what the policy was and said I have seen it in person.
I then asked
Me: Can I buy two more phones (iPhones)
Chad Philips: No
Me: Why?
Chad Philips: I told you policy and procedure
Me: Can you confirm it for me?
Chad Philips: No, I'm not selling you anymore cell phones.
So based on my conversation with you, your experience is lacking. You do not understand customer experience, customer service, honest & integrity, or Walmart's Corporate policies. You had your employees lie to me and at least one other customer about what was in stock (Honesty & Integrity). You didn't want to call your boss to confirm the information (policies), I had to pull YOU away from the register to protect your image (customer experience and service).
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