Baby V is outgrowing his current night-time diapering solution, so I have been spending the week researching on even more ‘bullet-proof’ night-time cloth diapers, contacting manufacturers for information and sourcing out retailers in Singapore and Malaysia. The vast difference in the quality of customer service received has been alarming!

Positive Experiences

• Manufacturer A (from the U.S.):
  • Replied my email within a day
  • Answered all my questions and indicated that she has ready stocks
• Manufacturer B (from the U.S.):
  • Replied my emails within a day
  • Answered all my questions
  • Offered me a discount to help offset the shipping charges
  • Flexible ordering through the same email
  • Sent me an invoice very efficiently as she knew I needed the diapers FAST
• Retailer C (from Singapore/Malaysia):
  • Replied my email in 2 days, explained she was kept busy
  • Answered all my questions
  • Honestly told me she does not carry the items needed and referred me to Distributor D
• Distributor D (from Singapore):
  • Replied my email in an hour
  • Answered all my questions
  • Gave me a discount code meant for existing customers (though I am a new customer)
  • Sent me an invoice and amended it very efficiently

Negative Experiences

• Retailer E (from Malaysia):
  • Replied my email after I followed up with another message
  • Explained that my email has been directed wrongly to her spam box
  • I place an order for 3 diapers in the e-shop (Stated remaining quantity: 4)
  • Before making payment, the owner sent me an email mentioning that there was only 1 piece left.
  • I cancelled the order and was relieved that payment was not made; ending up buying from Manufacturer B despite high shipping costs.
• Retailer F (from Malaysia):
  • After sending her an email, I called her to check her inventory for the items I need.
  • No reply after 3 days!
  • I sent her an SMS to follow up; she replied this morning that stocks are available
  • I placed an order for 3 diapers in the e-shop but the quantity was capped at 2. (Another case of incorrect inventory information in the e-shop. Argh!!!)
  • I emailed AND sent the owner an SMS to request for an amended invoice and am hoping for a timely reply…

After-Thoughts

1. 4 out of 6 of the above online shopping experiences were positive.
2. Both negative experiences were from Malaysia e-shops.
3. E-shops from the U.S. and Singapore (2 each) provided positive experiences.
4. I will make repeat purchases at the e-shops that provided positive experiences and recommend them to my friends and readers.
5. I will patronise the e-shops that provided negative experiences only as a LAST RESORT at my own risk and not recommend them to anyone.

What were your best and worst online shopping experiences like?

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