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KMate

KMate
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18 reviews

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Steve
Steve22 posts
 

Rubbish – I bought an Aquajack pool vacuum from Coles Online for $219.00. After 4 uses, a total operating time of around 20 minutes, the unit stopped working. I rang Kmate, the supplier, and was told I had to contact Coles. The Coles customer service person was so hard to understand that I had to revert to emails. After 9 emails over a period of 11 days… Read more

they finally asked me to post the vacuum to Kmate. In these 9 emails I was asked to send photos of the invoice, the box, the vacuum, the box I would send the parcel back in(twice over 3 days) and finally the box taped up and ready to go. At one stage I was even asked for a video showing the vacuum not working, seriously. Today I received an email from Coles telling me that even though the pool vacuum is only a few months old, only been used 4 times and is supposedly a pool vacuum designed to be put under water , water has entered the motor and therefore the warranty is now void because of mishandling. Beware of Coles, Aqujack and Kmate..

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Lance R.
Lance R.NSW
 

Very dodgy. Damaged goods – Pump pictured completely assembled. Received damaged controller and pump separately. Have to hire an electrician to install. Not very happy at all. Would not recommend!!! Show details

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Jason
Jason2 posts
 

Pictures look good but EXTREMELY low quality & unsafe – Purchased a $700 marquee, roof ripped in multiple places within a few hours. Poles and joints weren’t designed properly, And holes weren’t cut cleanly so that the extra metal was causing an obstruction preventing poles from being inserted properly into joints. It was extremely difficult to even construct, and just putting it together as intended… Read more

had scratched a lot of paint off the poles. Also, no comprehensive instructions were Included.

The marquee is intended for “events and parties” as advertised, but it fell apart before any “event” we could host, and just felt unsafe and unstable. It looks great from pictures, but the item is of extremely low quality, do not expect it to last.

They have so far said that they are refusing a refund because it is not designed as a permanent or semi-permanent structure, and only intended for occasional short term use. We had it up for approx 8hrs, ONCE. They deemed 8 hours of use with minimal weather surpasses their expectations of reasonable use (see their response attached).

So, if anyone wants a marquee that will last more than a few hours, and one that will NOT rip or damage when trying to construct it normally, it’s probably best to stay away from purchasing from these guys.

Currently taking this to the ACCC.

Despondent
DespondentNSW
 

Solar Pool Cover – Bought a solar pool cover via a 'Groupon' through KMate. Warranty for 5 yrs apparently. The pool cover lasted just over two-and-a-half years. It has completely disintegrated and has left my pool, filter and pool surrounds, full of plastic. 'Groupon' only offer follow-up for twelve months according to their website. KMate/Crazy Sales are not… Read more

interested, keep asking me to submit the original purchase invoice etc, all of which I have done. They continue to tell me they have no record of my transaction and "have a great day" even though I have supplied them with a copy of invoice and shipping dispatch. I'm in the market for another pool cover but will not be purchasing anything through them again.

Col
Col
 

Worst company ever, save yourself a headache and do not buy through these people or their affiliated – Purchased a container ramp which I have never seen. Just received false information and I mean false. Now have to dispute with credit card provider to cancel payment.

Lynne
Lynne6 posts
 

Terrible sheets. Terrible service. No refund or replacement – I bought two pairs of sheets from this company online through Ebay. One was 500TC queen sheets and the other was microfibre queen sheets. They're labelled Laura Hill which makes them sound good quality. They weren't overly expensive however they weren't cheap. I believed these sheets to be good quality. The 500TC sheets seem to be ok. The… Read more

microfibre ones however are not ok. The first time I put the microfibre ones on the bed they pilled within two days. I washed them and put them back on the bed and the same thing happened. I contacted Kmate via Ebay messages. They told me they had a 7 day warranty period so they couldn't do anything. No wonder they have a 7 day warranty period. It doesn't give customers enough time to try the product. I contacted Ebay and put in a dispute. I had to send a photo which I did. I actually got offered a 20% refund in the end. I declined this and told them I wanted to send the faulty sheets back and get my money back. There was no more response from Kmate. I tried escalating through Ebay however the time frame expired. I am now trying through Paypal. I've had to escalate through Paypal because Kmate won't respond.

I have totally wasted my money on a faulty product from a shonky company that seems to be ripping people off and getting away with it.

My advise is to save your money and stay away from this company.

Larry
Larry2 posts
 

Terrible iron worse service – Purchased a iron online that turned out to be a dangerous dog of an iron. Because it was a couple of weeks out of warranty by the time I tracked down Kmate I was told it was my bad luck. Well I certainly won't ever go back for more bad luck.

Bill Murray
Bill Murray
 

60 tonne log splitter – I was told by the staff there was no deals coming up well well well looks like there $300 dollars cheaper just over a week after been told this. I asked if this product was made ready to go yes...Well the product come guess its a screw me together that has no manual...what more was I can't even find the download site. And the freight cost to my… Read more

home was just under $700.00

Would I buy from again hell no ...customers are crap to them...only after the money...

Trevor
Trevor
 

No backup service – I purchased a motorised jockey wheel on line on 24 June 2016. The purchasing & delivery service was good. However the item failed on the third time used. Despite sending two emails I have not received the courtesy of a response. The reviews indicate others have also had a bad experience with this business. I would not recommend this company. … Read more

The cost may have only been a little under $200.00 but on principal I am now investigating taking the matter further & possibly involving fair trading (think called ACCC).

Howard
Howard10 posts
 

Excellent customer service – Although the item purchased through eBay was not suitable I was able to return it to KMate and receive a full refund. Dealing with KMate Customer Service was a very pleasant experience.

Darren O
Darren O
 

Shelving unit – Bought a shelving unit, overall the unit is fairly good. One Coss beam has paint peeling off it and is rusty. Sent emails and called them about 6 times in a month regarding warranty with no response. Still trying, just about ready to drive to Oakleigh office and confront directly. No service, no warranty protection. DO NOT buy from K mate or Klika.

David010
David0102 posts
 

Used to have the best customer service – Purchased a gazebo from them in 2013 Nov, product quality was okay and we are still using it. Most surprise thing for this seller is they really have a good customer service, really help for the replacement and delivery problem.

Cool
CoolTAS18 posts
 

Waited 2 months for item – Waited 2 months for an item but after emailing them twice found that they are not getting anymore in. No customer follow up and no care at all.

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Josie
Josie
 

absolute horrible quality – Horrible quality on gazebo and refuse to refund if not happy with product it broke in a hour of putting it up and they said wind damage is not covered

David P
David P
 

Brushcutter ... looks good but poor quality – Bought the unit as big brother to Husqvana which I have. Unit arrives in many parts and needs significant assembly. Unit looks good. Has automatic or pre-set carby ... no mixture adjust .. just idle speed. Eventually got it started and found that it ran perfectly with the choke fully on, but stopped if the choke was turned off. Tried on small… Read more

piece of lawn. Powerful effective unit when used with nylon spool head. Ran for 5 mins then tried first bump to extend line. Black plastic head fragmented. Tried my professional aluminium head .... worked well but unit overheated to the point where the carburettor was vaporising the fuel back to the tank. Kept stopping for a cool. Kept persevering. Next the screws holding the carby to the engine vibrated loose. Disassenbled and re-attached carby. Still would only work with full throttle even after checking fuel mix. Then black locking pin stopping bottom half of shaft from revolving bends and shaft keeps revolving regardless of how tight the clamp is screwed.

QA is non-existent. The actual unit is well designed and powerful, and actually starts well. Its just that bits arn't really screwed on or adjusted properly.

Neil W
Neil W3 posts
 

Money well worth it – I bought a home gym from this company after ringing them and they assured me it was identical to their picture. It arrived from Melbourne to Sunshine Coast in 3 days. Bad instruction manual meant it took nearly a week to assemble but product itself is great. Freight was a little costly. About 1/2 the price l would pay here. Instruction manual not great

jeff blume
jeff blumeNSW2 posts
 

Absolute Rubbish – Hi People There products are rubbish & they don't even used authorised repairers & you have to pay for the product that is faulty & under warranty to be delivered to them & the biggest disadvantage is they took in my circumstances over three months to repair my lawnmower & I'm still waiting for it ti be fixed. No communication just simple lies to… Read more

tell you there working on getting it fixed. They won't even extend my warranty & this product has been out of action & in there hands for over months.This so called business should not be allowed to sell its [censored word removed] to the Australian people.

Sam
Sam
 

Yukon whipper snipper – Dear friends. This is a warning do not buy whipper snipper from this company as they are rubbish products and when you have a warranty issue it takes 10 days for them to return it back un fixed and have un careing staff pay a little extra and buy products with trusted brand and from reliable stores this place is rubbish all they care about is taking your money so be warned do not buy from this company. Service all

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