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Staff were rude, never felt so terrible
I ordered a betta divided tank from online and it came smashed in the mail. That’s fine, I got that sorted out wonderfully through customer service, and I went to the ferntree gully store to pick up a new one. The lady checked it over for me (open the box and looked at it, she didn’t run her hand over for it for any cracks) and sent me on my way. Disappointingly, I got home and opened the box and there was a crack at the bottom of the middle compartment. This crack was admittedly hard to see so I don’t fault the lady for not seeing it.
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r, my issue lies heavily when I called the store to explain what had happened. I am an experienced fish keeper and I am extremely careful with my tanks. The lady on the phone (who was the same lady who served me) implied that I must have broken the tank. She said to me ‘there was no crack when I checked it, hun’, and it was pretty obvious that she was trying to tell me the break was my fault. I was pretty upset about that as I’m very careful with my tanks and I placed them safely and responsibly in the car when transporting them. This particular crack looked like a manufacturing fault as it ran from one corner of the divider perfectly and into the centre of that middle compartment. I explained to the lady that I didn’t break it if that’s what she was trying to say to me. She then said reluctantly ‘we’ll see what we can do’. Anyway, I went back and swapped it again. The lady who served me this time (a different lady) was pretty unfriendly towards me and sent me off with a ‘be careful with it in the car this time’ comment that was pretty snarky to make as I was walking out. I won’t be shopping here again, and I’ve been a long time customer as it’s my local Petbarn. The staff there made me feel terrible for something that wasn’t my fault and I was very respectful, patient and understanding (having to drive twice within 30 minutes) with the staff. Maybe I’ll try a different store or stick to online. Staff need to change their attitude and be more willing to help honest customers.1 comment
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ChrissPerth, WA
- 2 reviews
Products DONT WORK !
My husband & I went to our local store in Success, WA
to buy some flea killer & shampoo.
We spent $174.00 for 1 dog and 2 cats, on flea treatment. IT DID NOT WORK!, 2 Weeks later dog still scratching, We were furious, then i saw something about GOAT SOAP, went to our local ALDI and brought 3 bars for $3.00, guess what...it works, no more scratching, fleas, allergys......never again will we go to PET BARN, RIP OFFFFFFF...
Buy Goats Soap, save all your money......
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Brooke R.Petbarn
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Fra M.
- 3 reviews
- 3 likes
Stop Thief!
$18:99 for the 100g pack of live meal worms that is just extortion you are a disgrace exploiting an obvious shortgage during Covid is it?
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MeaganPetbarn
Hi Fra,
We very much appreciate you taking the time to sharing your experience with us. We are happy to speak to you further around your experience as we do offer a Price Match Promise on items. Ther... Read more
e is more information about it here - https://www.petbarn.com.au/price-promise.So if another business rips someone off by charging 18.99 for meal worms your happy to price match? OUTSTANDING!
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MlsCoonabarabran
- 11 reviews
- 2 likes
BE WARNED Wont replace faulty item
I bought some pet clippers from their online store and after using them once they know longer work. They were advertised as better than the previous clippers that I had for all kinds of coats. When I contacted them they told me that the Clippers were only for paws Which is ridiculous because the advertising state something completely different on their website. There’s a two year manufacturers warranty with these clippers also so by law they have to replace them or refund me. I’ve contacted them twice and both times I’ve essentially been lied to by the people working in the company compared to what’s on their website And r information I based my purchase on. AFTER A MONTH STILL NO ONE HAS GOTTEN BACK TO ME TO RECIDY THIS SITUATION.
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MeaganPetbarn
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brlo1973Sydney
- 7 reviews
- 8 likes
Over the top prices
Unreasonable prices. Roughly 23% more expensive than other major competitors. Apart from slightly longer trading hours (2 hours in total per day) I don’t see why they’re charging convenience store prices.
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MeaganPetbarn
Hi brlo1973,
Thank you for taking the time to provide us with your feedback. We are happy to discuss your review further as we do offer a Price Match Promise, where if you find a lower price on an id... Read more
entical product that's in stock, we'll match it. This is available in store. If you would like to read about it further please head to https://www.petbarn.com.au/price-promise.Similar opinion? Write a review on ProductReview.com.au!
HillBillyPerth, WA
- 18 reviews
- 5 likes
Crazy expensive rip off
Been buying kitten food from my local petbarn for $67 only to find out they sell it $54.99 online. That’s a whopping 25% overcharge.
When I pointed that out the guy said he will match the price (with their own online store!!) because I was a ‘member’. What insulting nonsense.
No apology and never corrected the price on the shelf so they can keep on ripping the next customers off.
Will never ever buy from any Petbarn ever again.
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MeaganPetbarn
Hi HillBilly,
Thank you for your recent review in regards to our prices. Prices will sometimes vary in store from online as from time to time we need to clear our stock from our stores or our distrib... Read more
ution centre’s in order to make room for new products. We do this by discounting the prices on certain products.Similar opinion? Write a review on ProductReview.com.au!
JohnIllawarra, NSW
- 5 reviews
- 5 likes
Not good
I went in to order a dog food they didn't stock in store but was on their website. I was told "no can't be done". Then went on their website. Postage for a one off delivery was prohibitive. Then received about 10 products by mail I hadn't ordered. Had to return them. Was told it was a computer glitch. This was a while ago. Haven't been back since. Pity it is my nearest store.
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MeaganPetbarn
Hi John,
Thank you for taking the time to leave us your feedback. We are sorry to hear of your experience in one of our stores. ... Read more
We would like to try and help with any concerns you have. If you could please call us on 1300 655 896 or email us at info@petbarn.com.au Thanks, The Petbarn TeamSimilar opinion? Write a review on ProductReview.com.au!
HayleySydney, NSW
- 5 reviews
- 1 like
Don't shop here!
No greeting at entrance by any of the staff including the manager. Prices are too expensive compared to Pet O and Petstock. Both the other companies staff actively acknowledge customers rather than blatantly ignore them!
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MeaganPetbarn
Hi Hayley,
Thank you for your feedback and bringing this to our attention. We are sorry that you have had this experience in one of our stores. We take feedback like this very seriously and will be flagging this with the team.
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thanks but no. this is not the first petbarn store this has happened to me at. also have had the same experience at Brookvale, Belrose, West Ryde, Chatswood. this has gotten so bad, I now REFUSE to sh... Read more
op at ANY petbarn australia wide! your customer service records are shocking!Similar opinion? Write a review on ProductReview.com.au!
JillSydney, NSW
Dog Beds
The dogs beds do have prices marked on the, Therefore if you require a price you have to carry down to register. I wanted to price 3 or 4 beds. I did not buy any as that is not the way so sell your product
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MeaganPetbarn
Hi Jill,
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S JamesWide Bay-Burnett, QLD
Avoid Petbarn, They Rip You Off With In Store Pricing Vs Their Website
Avoid Petbarn, They Rip You Off With In Store Pricing Vs Their Website
So I needed nexgard spectra today for my pup and my housemates dog, checked their website, price was ok VS other online retailers.
Go into store, tell the lady “[name removed]” at Kedron, “oh yeah, I noticed you were a few dollars more than others, but not enough to care”. As I leave the store, I checked my receipt…
I was charged nearly double what the website price is.
So I went back in and ask for a refund on the difference, to which I was told “oh, you didn’t ask for...Read more
a price match” – um No, I used the price on YOUR website. I then proceeded to tell her that having different prices on the same item from the same business is illegal, to which I received MORE smart ass commentary on how “lots of store have online only pricing” – except, sorry [name removed], your website does NOT say that and its illegal in any case.2 comments
MeaganPetbarn
Hi SJames,
Thank you for reaching out, and we are sorry to hear of experience in store and we will be passing this on our team.... Read more
Our prices will sometimes vary in store from online as from time to time we need to clear our stock from our stores or our distribution centre’s in order to make room for new products. We do this by discounting the prices on certain products. We are working on this to ensure a closer price range between stores and online. Most businesses do offer different pricing between online and bricks & mortar, similar to how we generally have different online promotions to what we have in stores. As mentioned will send through your feedback in order to make this a better experience for our customers moving forward. We apologise if there is any confusion. The Petbarn Team.no, its illegal under Australian consumer law to have the wame business charging different prices for the same item.
spend 2 minutes to research this and then do the right thing.... Read more
dont make terrible excuses justifying breaking the law.Similar opinion? Write a review on ProductReview.com.au!
GenuinebuyerGreater Melbourne (Metropolitan), VIC
Pet barn Sunbury
Pet barn Sunbury have lost a loyal customer this evening due to the terrible service we experienced from the male staff member.
I’m not one to give a bad review unless deserved and this review you have certainly earned. Luckily there are enough competing pet stores in the local area who we will happily be purchasing from now on. Will not recommend to anyone again! Happy to provide further details if head office management care enough to ask.
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MeaganPetbarn
Hi,
Thank you for reaching out, and we are sorry to hear of your experience in one of our stores. ... Read more
We would like the opportunity to discuss this further with you. We will reach out to you in the private message function on Product Review to grab your best contact details for someone to get in touch with you. Speak soon The Petbarn TeamSimilar opinion? Write a review on ProductReview.com.au!
MaryGreater Melbourne (Inner), VIC
Bad costumer service
When I was paying I ask couple of questions to the girl at the cashier and she started screaming at me...very disrespectful...I will not go back to Waurn Ponds shop
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PetbarnPetbarn
Thank you for taking the time to send us your feedback. We do take this type of feedback very seriously. We would like to get some more information from you, could you please contact Petbarn's custome... Read more
r service team on 1300 655 896 Option 5 or email Info@petbarn.com.au and they will assist you further. Kind regards Petbarn TeamThank you for contacting me..I can see that you guys care.
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Sarah
- 14 reviews
- 6 likes
Really Disappointed with this particular store
I actually love Petbarn but the store in Narre Warren (not the Fountain Gate one, which is excellent) really let us down recently.
My daughter bought me a Betta Trio fish tank for my birthday present. A staff member who called herself “the fish lady” claimed to be all knowing with all things fish related.
To start with she sold us a tank that was cracked and missing the lid. I called the store, only to be told the tank did not come with a lid - even though the box clearly stated it did - but to bring it back in anyway. They replaced the tank, p...Read more
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MeaganPetbarn
Hi Sarah,
Thank you for your feedback and bringing this to our attention. We are sorry that you have had this experience in one of our stores. ... Read more
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jakerebelSydney, NSW
bad service
do not honour price match.go to budget pet products for best price.I think this is deceitful and false advertisement. The products from budget pet products were the same as pet barn stock but were a lot cheaper.
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MeaganPetbarn
Hi Jakerebel,
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We do offer a Price Match Promise, where, if you find a lower price on an identical product that's in stock, we'll match it. There are some T&C's that apply and these can be found here - petbarn.com.au/price-promise. We will message you in the private message function, to grab your best contact details and be in touch. ThanksSimilar opinion? Write a review on ProductReview.com.au!
ChloePerth, WA
Petbarn grooming
This place had cut my dogs dewclaw off, which he the had to go to the vet to get stitches. Display simply said that they were going to help build his trust as he has anxiety which we then took him again for them to grab him by his nose while cutting his hair and making him more anxious this place is disgusting if you don’t like your job don’t do it this place is simply in it for the money not the animals
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MeaganPetbarn
Hi Chloe,
We are really very sorry to hear this, and the unpleasant experience for your pooch. We would like to hear more about what happened, to be able to follow it up with the team.... Read more
Are you able to please reach out to our Customer Service team on 1300 655 896 (press 5) or email - info@petbarn.com.au. We look forward to hearing from you. Thanks, Your Petbarn TeamSimilar opinion? Write a review on ProductReview.com.au!
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AlanPerth, WA
Grooming department
Just had the worse experience at my local PB.
Now don’t get wrong I’ve been shopping there for almost 7years and think Bree and her team on the floor are excellent. Always polite friendly and very helpful.
But today after 5years of being at our regular groomer smoochiepoochie who I highly recommend people, Cat is brilliant!
Today I brought My pooch back as Cat away.
We arrived at 8.50 for our 9am groom.
I was told 12.30 or we will call if earlier!
I arrived back at 12.30 to be told would be an hour longer and “why did you come, I never called y...Read more
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PetbarnPetbarn
Hi Alan,
Thank you for your feedback and bringing this to our attention. I am sorry that you have has this experience in one of our stores. We take feedback like this very seriously and would like th... Read more
e opportunity to discuss this with you further. If you could please email this to us at info@petbarn.com.au along with your contact details I can have an area manager get in contact with you.Similar opinion? Write a review on ProductReview.com.au!
Oddie
- 20 reviews
- 17 likes
- Physical store
- Verified customer
Different pricing in-store from online
So 3 times now I have emailed for my pick up order to be cancelled. I have had no response on 2 emails, I went instore only to be told there is no cash transactions so had to order online.
When I did go instore, the price was 20% different, which I mentioned to sales staff, they really didn't care, this was the Frankston store.
I needed to get something from Big W the same day I went to pick up my online order and Big W had the same type of bed for $35 cheaper, due to no bar code on the bed I was given it for $12.50. The online price for Petbar...Read more
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PetbarnPetbarn
We are sorry to hear that you didn't receive the service you expected.
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Rip off
I saw that the price of dogfood was too expensive compared to the food sold at the pet aisle at woolwoorths or coles so i asked the staff for the reason and he told me that the reason for this was that the brands at woolworths were cheap and at petbarn they focus on selling top of the range products. I initially thought that was a reasonable response untill i saw the exact same brands that are available at local supermarkets like the ones mentioned earlier being sold at nearly twice the price at petbarn. This is ludacris.
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PetbarnPetbarn
Hi Luis,
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With our Petbarn Price Pledge we are happy to price match any identical product you find cheaper else where. The Petbarn Team.Yeah no thanks im not going to get a product that is sold cheaper everywhere else just so i can get the price matched at your store i think thats a job for your staff.
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hiromy t.South East Queensland, QLD
- Physical store
- Verified customer
There was no notice at the STORE & ONLINE : Bag contents are sold incorrectly!
Bag contents are sold incorrectly!
I bought FINE sand, but only COARSE sand.
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*So Phresh Clay Clumping Cat Litter is "FINE".
*So Phresh Multi-Cat Clay Clumping Cat Litter is "COARSE".
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No one tells me before I buy.
There was no notice at the store, also online too.
Of course, the store manager also knew.
The store manager was handling my problem....Read more
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PetbarnPetbarn
Hi Hiromy, Thank you for your feedback. I am sorry that you had this experienced when purchasing with us. This litter texture was changed by the supplier without our knowledge, we are currently workin... Read more
g with the supplier to have this product changed back to the original texture. Please take the litter back into your local store and we will exchange it for the original texture.Similar opinion? Write a review on ProductReview.com.au!
CherylSouth East Queensland, QLD
Groomers at Browns Plains PetBarn
Very bad experience at the groomers at Pet Barn Browns Plains. I had my dog, a long haired German shepherd booked in for grooming last year at this salon only to have the appointment cancelled at the last minute due to illness. Which does happen and I accepted this but am still waiting the phone call to rebook even thought I left a message on the phone later in the week. Recently when my friend wanted to take her German Shepherd to the groomers . I decided to give them another go, made the booking for both even thought I had to call twice to g...Read more
et hold of them despite leaving a message to call back which again did not happen. On the day to the appointment was called to cancel again due to illness. I must admit I did mention that I was not happy as this had happened previously but at least this time they were rebooking straight away instead of waiting for a return call that does not come. She did offer a 20% discount. Took them both in yesterday at 1000 which was the time I was told was the new appointment. The groomer at the counter was very rude and complained that we were supposed to drop them off at 0830. I then explained that it wanted my dog to be clipped between his back legs as it gets matted. Also mentioned that he as a bit reactive to other dogs and would play up it he was groomed with my friends dog as he would want to play and that he did not like heights so would not cooperate if put on the table. Apparently did not listen to me at all. When we went to pick them up were advised that we should not bring them again as he jumped around on the table. I told her this would happen if they did what they put him on the table a groomed him with the other dog. And to make matters worse they charged double what was original quoted with no calls or messages about costing more or even looking at him at the beginning and confirming a price then. I accept that his coat was very thick but double the price seems extreme. And when inspecting him they had completely clipped of his feathers on his front legs and the trimming on the back is very rough. At least I could not find any injuries on him unlike my friend’s dog. We complained to one of the staff at the counter and she was very helpful, took our details and said that she would pass on the manager on the Sunday and she would get the manager to call. Well it is now Sunday night and have not received a phone. The customer service at this store appears to be very hit and miss and the groomer was very rude1 comment
Petbarn C.Petbarn
We are so sorry to hear of this Cheryl, we would like to escalate this further. Are you happy to get in touch with our Customer Service team on 1300 655 896 and press option 5. Our experts will have a... Read more
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Forouzan S.asked
I really want pet barn have more sale
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PetbarnPetbarn
Hi Forouzan, We love feedback here at Petbarn!
Thank you for taking the time to let us know how you feel. I am going to send this across to our marketing team, we are always looking for ways to improve!
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Jessica S.Petbarn
Hi there Cassie,
We appreciate you bringing your experience to our attention and we are very sorry that your most recent instore visit was not a pleasant one - please know that this is never our intention. ... Read more
We would like to follow process in this instance and be given the opportunity to resolve this for you with priority to ensure that it does not happen again, Cassie. We will contact you through the private message function of Product Review, to collect some order details and have one of our Customer Service agents, reach out to you as quickly as possible. Our sincerest apologies once again and we look forward to speaking with you further. Thank you, The Petbarn Team