- Report: #863379
Complaint Review: buyexoticfruits.com
| buyexoticfruits.com 1314 Center Dr. Ste. 106,
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buyexoticfruits.com Buy Exotic Fruits Do not trust this company, it is not an honest business, and will not deliver the fruit ordered nor grant a refund, Internet
*Consumer Comment: wow.
*REBUTTAL Owner of company: Exotic Fruits
*Consumer Suggestion: I am so glad for you!
*Author of original report: Refund Received
*Consumer Comment: You guys are unbelievable!
*REBUTTAL Owner of company: Exotic Fruits
*REBUTTAL Owner of company: Exotic Fruits
*REBUTTAL Owner of company: Exotic Fruits
*Consumer Comment: Wow, really?
*Consumer Comment: What!?
*REBUTTAL Owner of company: Exotic Fruits
*Consumer Comment: Just a comment
*Author of original report: Usual Games out of buyexoticfruits.com and discountswarehouse.com
*Author of original report: Amount owed
*REBUTTAL Owner of company: Exotic Fruits
*REBUTTAL Owner of company: Exotic Fruits
*Author of original report: Order #859
*REBUTTAL Owner of company: Exotic Fruits
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The second thing I would recommend doing would be to read the language of the return policy and the website. You will notice that the language is incoherent, confusing, and seemingly translated from a computerized translation service. This too will give you an idea of the difficulty you will have in dealing with this company. Do yourself a favor and use a reliable company for your online fruit orders. Just beware, this company, in an apparent attempt to cover their indiscretions, has created multiple websites (probably because they need to keep changing their website on account of customer complaints).
My Story:
In August 2011 I placed an order for a six-month "exotic fruit" subscription through buyexoticfruits.com. Payment of $250.49 was made at that time. Per the website a shipment of unique exotic fruit was to be delivered once per month for six consecutive months (i.e. from September 2011 to February 2012.
The first month's fruit was shipped shortly after placing my order. However, the second shipment did not arrive the following month. I therefore contacted the company and inquired as to the delay. They said they had a "computer" problem, but that they would make a second shipment right away. A second shipment was made several weeks later. Several months went by without a shipment of fruit. Thus, in February 2012 I contacted the company for an answer. I was told a third shipment would be sent out immediately (a shipment which was supposed to have been made in October/November 2011). No shipment was made. Therefore, I contacted the company and requested a refund.
The company's website expressly states they have a "no hassle return policy" and that you may cancel your membership at any time for any reason..." I was told by "Claudia" that a refund would be processed, and I sent a follow up email, through their website, confirming the same. A couple weeks went by with a refund being made. Accordingly, I contacted the company, and this time spoke with "Andy." Andy refused to issue me a refund, despite his company's policy, and was very hostel on the phone (including hanging up on me). He eventually called back, and I was told that the owner of the company, Nerry Pathak, would offer me a new 6 month subscription starting immediately. I accepted this offer, on the condition that if the company missed a single month's shipment "I would receive a full refund." A confirmation email was sent, and the company confirmed the agreement. However, no shipment was made.
I have attempted to contact them about my full refund. No one has answered my calls (during their posted business hours) or my emails, despite forewarning that I would make a complaint to the BBB. Indeed, the company has been rude, uninterested in resolving the matter, and arrogant about their theft of and faulty services.
This report was posted on Ripoff Report on 04/03/2012 02:22 PM and is a permanent record located here: http://www.ripoffreport.com/r/buyexoticfruitscom/internet/buyexoticfruitscom-Buy-Exotic-Fruits-Do-not-trust-this-company-it-is-not-an-honest-busin-863379. The posting time indicated is Arizona local time. Arizona does not observe daylight savings so the post time may be Mountain or Pacific depending on the time of year.
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Search Tips#1 Consumer Comment
wow.
AUTHOR: techfall11 - (United States of America)
SUBMITTED: Monday, October 22, 2012
#2 REBUTTAL Owner of company
Exotic Fruits
AUTHOR: Exotic - (United States of America)
SUBMITTED: Friday, April 27, 2012
Transaction -859 Credit 167.16
Card XXXX-XXXX-XXXX-XXXX 12/2014
Info Sneed Result OK
Details Invoice = 383
#3 Consumer Suggestion
I am so glad for you!
AUTHOR: Nicole - (United States of America)
SUBMITTED: Thursday, April 26, 2012
No. No you'll release my funds or answer my attorney on the next phone call. Balls of steel. Straight steel. I can tell you just from reading this whole thing again, it makes my blood boil. I hope the "owner" reads this. It sucks because looking at their site, it sounds like something I'd love to do. Honestly. But the ethics and customer service make me sick. I hope the company goes under. If they keep it up like this, I don't know how they can keep the business afloat.
#4 Author of original report
Refund Received
AUTHOR: Sam Sneed - (United States of America)
SUBMITTED: Thursday, April 26, 2012
#5 Consumer Comment
You guys are unbelievable!
AUTHOR: Flynrider - (USA)
SUBMITTED: Wednesday, April 18, 2012
I'm convinced that this company must be run by morons because no true business owner could possibly be this dim.
After months of trying to get a refund because they did not deliver, they reply to Ripoff Report with a flippant message about how easy and hassle free it is to obtain a refund. I suspect they think everyone reading their responses are also idiots.
They then blatently hold back a refund which the OP is clearly owed, on the condition that he "retreat" his complaint (it's "retract", you doofus). How hassle free does that sound? They acknowledge owing the refund, but won't actually hand it over without conditions. Real honest.
The funny thing is that it doesn't really matter what the OP says at this point. When they were repeatedly posting their flippant responses, they should have noticed that they were agreeing that none of these posts would ever be deleted. That means any prospective customer can see this entire thread and the way they handle customer issues. I think that will tell them everything they need to know about how this company is run.
Nice move, genius!
#6 REBUTTAL Owner of company
Exotic Fruits
AUTHOR: Exotic - (United States of America)
SUBMITTED: Wednesday, April 18, 2012
We will refund your money immediately
#7 REBUTTAL Owner of company
Exotic Fruits
AUTHOR: Exotic - (United States of America)
SUBMITTED: Tuesday, April 17, 2012
We want to resolve this situation. This will be a win, win situation for both parties.
#8 REBUTTAL Owner of company
Exotic Fruits
AUTHOR: Exotic - (United States of America)
SUBMITTED: Monday, April 16, 2012
that you will retreat the complaint from the rip off report. (We want to see it posted on the Rip- off Report). We will process your refund and we will post the information on the rip off report.
We want to resolve this situation. This will be a win, win situation for both parties.
#9 Consumer Comment
Wow, really?
AUTHOR: Nicole - (United States of America)
SUBMITTED: Wednesday, April 11, 2012
We want you to post that you agree to retreat the complaint, before we process your refund.
All I'm gonna say is that I believe that is what you call EXTORTION.
#11 REBUTTAL Owner of company
Exotic Fruits
AUTHOR: Exotic - (United States of America)
SUBMITTED: Wednesday, April 11, 2012
We want you to post that you agree to retreat the complaint, before we process your refund.
Every legitimate company I have done business with, the refund would be processed through the same account that the original payment was made from. You should already have all the information needed to process the refund.
And thanks to the OP for posting this. Companies like this are exactly why this site was set up.
I'd tell you to dispute the charge with your bank, but 8 months is probably too late. Scam companies don't usually respond as they are too busy ripping off the next guy in line. You may have to take him to small claims court or something like that at this point.
Good luck. I hope you get your money back.
#13 Author of original report
Usual Games out of buyexoticfruits.com and discountswarehouse.com
AUTHOR: Sam Sneed - (United States of America)
SUBMITTED: Tuesday, April 10, 2012
I called during their posted business hours (numerous times), and once again no answer. Indeed, they now have an answering machine which states that the company does not respond to emails, even though they have an email address and "contact us" link on the site. This company is fraudulent, they lie, and they will increase the suffering by making it an unforgettable headache to even attempt to get a refund.
So that we are clear, BUYEXOTICFRUITS.COM and DISCOUNTSWAREHOUSE.COM are both run by the same people, Nerry Pathak. It is likely that they have so many sites selling the same things because people become educated about the fraudulent business practices of one, so they create a new site.
#14 Author of original report
Amount owed
AUTHOR: Sam Sneed - (United States of America)
SUBMITTED: Monday, April 09, 2012
Nonetheless, if and when a refund is given, then I will consider retracting the complaint.
I will contact the company tomorrow, and update rip off report as to the outcome.
#15 REBUTTAL Owner of company
Exotic Fruits
AUTHOR: Exotic - (United States of America)
SUBMITTED: Monday, April 09, 2012
#16 REBUTTAL Owner of company
Exotic Fruits
AUTHOR: Exotic - (United States of America)
SUBMITTED: Saturday, April 07, 2012
#17 Author of original report
Order #859
AUTHOR: Sam Sneed - (United States of America)
SUBMITTED: Friday, April 06, 2012
You were given this order # via every email sent to your company, in an attempt to seek a refund, since February 2012. Indeed, the "owner" of the company has known the order number, as he was copied on a number of the emails. He was specifically told that a refund was requested, and has chosen to ignore these requests.
It is false to assert that "If you purchased a prepaid fruit membership, you'll receive a prompt refund for any un-shipped merchandise. No hassles and no delays." Not only have I been requesting a refund for over three months, on a fruit subscription which was placed 8 months ago, but your failure to issue a refund has been anything but "prompt" and without "hassle." Indeed, even today not a penny has been returned.
Again, I challenge any potential customer of this company, or DiscountsWarehouse.com (another website run by this company), to try to call the customer service numbers on the website prior to ordering, and to read the language of the website. You will undoubtedly find that this company is unreliable. And that you will have as much trouble as me in seeking any refund.
#18 REBUTTAL Owner of company
Exotic Fruits
AUTHOR: Exotic - (United States of America)
SUBMITTED: Thursday, April 05, 2012
As per our policy No fine print and no excuses. If you purchased a prepaid fruit membership, you'll receive a prompt
refund for any un-shipped merchandise. No hassles and no delays. Sounds simple, doesn't it?

