Samsung, I participated in Samsung’s mid-October sales event and have experienced nothing but issues with my orders and trade-ins. I was promised a $400 trade-in credit for my S21 FE 5G when purchasing the S24+. I returned my phone the day after receiving my S24+ using the forms and shipping label included in the order, as directed. Now, Samsung claims my trade-in was an S21+ 5G, not the S21 FE 5G I returned, and has reduced my credit to $250.
To make matters worse, the phone shown in the inspection photos is not mine—it’s a black phone with deep scratches, while mine was a purple device in perfect condition, always kept in an Otterbox Defender case with a screen protector. After weeks of trying to resolve this, I’m being told there’s nothing that can be done, and I can’t even get my original phone back. The trade-in process has been incredibly frustrating. I was assured by multiple representatives during the sales event that all S21 models, including my S21 FE 5G, qualified for the $400 credit. Despite repeated chats and calls, I’ve received no resolution. I’ve spent hours trying to fix this mistake, and Samsung’s support has been dismissive. I’ve even been disconnected from chats and hung up on. This isn’t the first issue I’ve faced. During the same event, my S24 FE order was delivered without a required signature and ended up with my neighbor. Thankfully, they returned it unopened, but the experience was nerve-wracking. Additionally, my FE Buds were missing, though Samsung eventually sent those after more follow-up. As a loyal customer for over 40 years, with more than 40 Samsung devices in my household, I’m deeply disappointed. This is the first time I’ve felt so frustrated and unsupported. I rely on a fixed income and only upgraded my phone due to the trade-in savings promised during the sales event. I need Samsung to address this situation and honor the $400 trade-in credit for my S21 FE 5G.
Please escalate this complaint to someone who can review my account and resolve this matter. The discrepancies in trade-in values and the mishandling of my return need to be corrected. I love Samsung products, but these recent experiences have severely damaged my trust in the company. Thank you for your attention to this issue.