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A_AnsleySydney Surrounds, NSW
Absolute disgrace of a business
Pity I cannot give it zero stars!!
Wishing I had looked up reviews before going to this store and wish I had trusted my gut -not only was I in the store for almost 45mins, I was the only person (other than my sister ) in the store, nobody asked if I needed help .
then waited nearly 10minutes for the staff to get off the phone to place my order, I wanted to put a car seat on layby -which was told that yes indeed it was in warehouse stock, and asked to pick it up in the next 2 weeks - no worries she says as it is in warehouse stock all I nee...Read more
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PhateSydney, NSW
- 3 reviews
- 1 like
Gone into administration do a charge back if possible
Found out today after calling them that they went into administration, their phones ring out, their warehouse can't receive any more voice mails. If you bought anything and didn't get it do a charge back with your bank ASAP. I luckily got 2 items from them 2 weeks ago, but we still are in the hole about $200 from something we lay buyed and their up sell (since we spent >= $1000) gave us a "$400 photography voucher" no doubt will be dishonored.
My wife and I now have to try and get a new mattress/protector weeks before Christmas where finances are tight.
If anyone has any recommended recourse for getting the money back let me know.
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Abi G.Sydney Surrounds, NSW
No response
Hi, I would like to reiterate what the recent reviews have stated. I ordered a pram in September so that I had plenty of time for it to arrive before the birth of my child, only to be told four times that it would be delayed (I had to chase them). I agreed to add a carseat to my order to save on shipping from another website, but was again told that there would be a delay with this item one month after ordering it.
They verbally agreed to refund the pram and send me a different carseat last week. I have received no confirmation of this or no r...Read more
efund. I have sent numerous emails with no response and as everyone else has stated, their website is not working and their phone lines are not working and the message facility is full. I am very stressed and upset as I have lost over $1700 and had to purchase items from somewhere else as my baby is due soon. I have contacted Fair Trading NSW and my bank so I am hoping something can be done as I will be stopping work soon too. Not great for first time baby and limited money!!
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Jo SGreater Melbourne (Inner), VIC
CAUTION: Dodgy business practice
Purchased a stroller on the 16 Mayember, received notification on the 18 Mayember that would take 2-3 weeks for the delivery as out of stock. As we need this stroller as we are travelling overseas I cancelled the order and was told I would get a refund in 2-3 business days. Still waiting. After multiple calls and again the promise of a refund - still nothing.
I call now and can't leave a message as the mailbox is full. No response to emails. And, yes the website is under construction. I have received no notification that the business is liquidation, however, I believe the previous posts on this site as we are having a similar experience with this business.
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LazSydney, NSW
Baby and Toddler town Marsden Park closed.
Baby and Toddler Town have closed. I knew something fishy was going on. I ordered a bath and stand early October and was advised (after they took my money) that the item was out of stock! Every time I called I was told it would be delivered the following week. It was not delivered in time for the baby shower and wasn't even delivered before the baby was born (yesterday). I realised something was amiss when I called and left a message and no one called me back. Then when I called again it said mailbox was full. I called the store directly numer...Read more
ous times and no one answered. I even rang the store next door to them at Marsden Park to see if they were still open. My emails were answered with automated replies and their website said it was under maintenance. I decided to drive up there yesterday and just as the lift opened a few of their staff were coming out pushing trolleys full of stock. When I asked what was going on they said stocktake. I called them out on that and barged my way into the shop. It was being cleared out but I was not leaving without my refund. They called the manager and she realised I was angry and wasnt going anywhere. Surprise surprise. They pulled a bath and stand out of their hat! And gave me $20 out of the till after I questioned the money I paid for shipping and how much it cost for petrol and tolls to get there. The staff said they didnt know what was happening which I find hard to believe. Why wasnt the family from the family owned business there to deal with complaints and to fill the orders. It is illegal and an absolute disgrace that they were selling products online and taking your money without filling the orders. They were obviously aware they were going into liquidation and wanted to fill their coffers with no intention of delivering. I feel sorry for anyone who go ripped off by them. Contact PayPal if you paid via them and report them to the authorities. Good luck.Similar opinion? Write a review on ieatwords.com.au!
chickenSydney, NSW
- 22 reviews
- Verified customer
CAUTION! No way to contact, no goods delivered, website in "maintenance", phones ring out, their voicemail box is full
Ordered a car capsule 21/Oct which was listed in-stock and my credit card was charged immediately, then 3 days later when I was expecting delivery or at least a tracking number I was told it was going to be 2-3 weeks, I followed up and they emailed to say stock would be available 15th November.
15th November rolls past and so I email again. this time getting nothing more than an automated reply. So I call their 1300 number, which has been disconnected. Then I try their landline number, this rings out regardless of the option you choose and in...Read more
vites you to leave a voicemail. Their voicemail box is full, you can't leave a message. You can't contact them. I even tried calling the store, no answer. I have commenced the chargeback process with my bank, very disappointing.Similar opinion? Write a review on ieatwords.com.au!
Unacceptable and deceitful
Ordered a change table and a mattress for the cot and paid a deposit. Was only going to be 10 days for it to come in stock. Three weeks later its still not in stock but was only a few more days to wait we were told. Few more weeks and still no word. This week Ive called x3 times and no response. Finally got onto them and Ive got to wait mid December! Now Ive heard the shop is closed for an alleged stocktake, the website is down and the answering machine is too full to receive further calls. Looks like the place is going to liquidate. Weve been fed so many lies!! I hope we can get our money back.
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Do not buy from here
Waited over 10 weeks for our pram which was in stock online, kept chasing up and being told yep next week etc. No one follows up your order or inquiries even when promised, they just lie to you on the phone and tell you what you want to hear. The worst customer service I have ever experienced, these people have no clue.
We demanded a refund after waiting 10 weeks with still no guaranteed delivery and a few days later they are conveniently closed for maintenance/phones down etc
There is zero accountability from this business and I just hope ...Read more
everyone gets their money back. We will be launching a claim to get our money back! Spending over 2000 on a business with no product is not acceptable. Oh and the funny thing is they keep emailing asking you to review the products you purchased, yet you have not even received them!Similar opinion? Write a review on ieatwords.com.au!
Christine R.South East Queensland, QLD
- Verified customer
Feels like a liquidate is about to happen........
Waited till the day after i ordered to tell me item was out of stock and they expected 3-4weeks so no guarantee. Website said stock was available.
Cant answer a phone and voicemail for them is full so can't leave a name and number, they block you on facebook if you tell them you want a refund....
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AmcSydney, NSW
What an absolute joke
Long story short - I lay-Byed a cot in July for pick up mid October. Was advised mid oct its not in stock And they had been trying to call me (they didnt) i was offered something else in lieu to arrive urgently then told 2 weeks later they dont have an ETA. I asked for a refund ASAP, its now 29 May and no cot and no refund. I cant get through no one answers the dam phone and cant leave a message, all social pages have closed down and emails have not been replied too. Store is also closed due to an apparent stocktake. Unbelievable
November 30th...Read more
2022 Update: Company has gone into administration Marsden Park Store is now in administration. I hope To god we all get our money back. Unbelievable That they have been trading up until this point knowing things weren't going well.Similar opinion? Write a review on ieatwords.com.au!
Ali ayaziGreater Melbourne (Outer), VIC
Don't buy anything from this company
Don't buy anything from this company I bought a cot and mattress on 8 of October 9 week after still didn't receive it trying to ring them but the phone is on voice msg.
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GabiSouthwest, VIC
- 2 reviews
Warning- Do not buy from this company!
Company does not have the stock to fulfill customers orders.
Items online are showing as 'In stock' but when I made the order. The next day I received an email stating that the items were not in stock and they didn't expect the stock to be replenished for another 1-2 weeks.
I have since emailed them back, with no reply! I have tried calling them several times and a recorded message says that no one can take the call and to leave a voice message, only to have it go to voice message and have it say that you cannot leave a message as the message...Read more
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Liz RSouth-Eastern Region, NSW
- 3 reviews
Worst experience ever.
Put in an order almost two months ago. I received half of it, when questioned about other half was told out of stock, but would be available. Shortly turned into 4 weeks. Rang again said I would another two weeks and contact them. Meantime received a dispatch notice. Tracking no. did not work, rang again . . .told the courier didn't actually pick up on the Tues but the Friday. Waiting and more waiting, rang again, told the courier company often didn't scan in deliveries but would have in the next two days. 4 days on . . .nothing, keep trying to...Read more
ring . .no answer . . .leave message . . .no call back. Go to website to write email . . .website down. I am guessing I have lost my money. Thanks Baby and Toddler Town . . .love your Christmas Spirit!!! DO NOT BUY FROM THIS COMPANY!!Similar opinion? Write a review on ieatwords.com.au!
Terrible company
I ordered a baby Egg stroller on Oct 3rd and received an email in 2 days later advised no stock, back ordered 3-4 weeks. 3-4 weeks I emailed back and still not has stock. And I cannot wait longer and requested for a refund. I got a refund in 2 days & advised stock will be mid Nov
I then wait till mid Nov & re-ordered. Then they said another 4 weeks. I said how can it be & requested for a refund again. 1 week already and still has not received a refund yet. Im so worry now.
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Very Poor Customer Service
We purchased a Boori Compact Cot, mattress, sheets etc on 13/09/2019 and we still have not received these items. We have sent multiple emails (5+) chasing the delivery of these items and we were told they could dispatch what they have ready to send but we still have not received these items one (1) month later. Very disappointed as we purchased these items in good faith hoping they would be here to transition our baby girl from her bassinette to a cot and we haven't been able to do this to date. I have now sent an email using the template pr...Read more
ovided by the Office of Fair Trading Qld in the hope that we might be able to resolve this issue or get a refund if not we will proceed with lodging a formal complaint through the Office of Fair Trading in Qld and NSW Fair Trading.Similar opinion? Write a review on ieatwords.com.au!
Ashleigh
- 2 reviews
- Verified customer
Never usually write reviews, but had to warn DO NOT BUY
ordered a stroller which said in stock, recieved an email 2 days later stating it wasnt in stock and would arrive the following monday. Monday had been and gone, i emailed 3 times, messaged on facebook 3 times and no response. Then when i called they told me several more weeks till it would be in stock. I then said no im not waiting any longer. They said i would recieve a refund in two days... its now been two days and they have replied to my original emails stating it was put of stock for a few more weeks!! So now i have no idea when or if im ...Read more
getting my money back. I tried to call but there was no answer and the place you leave a message was full. Shock horror. What an awful experience this was. I wish so badly that i had read reviews before buying. Dont waste your time!!Similar opinion? Write a review on ieatwords.com.au!
JaCe888Sydney, NSW
- 19 reviews
- Verified customer
Poor inventory management means you may be waiting a very long time for your order.
Firstly the positive, the pricing is reasonable and so was the shipping charges. Website wasn't too bad either and I could find what I wanted and order (although the reward points system is a bit ambiguous as to when you actually earn the points).
Unfortunately the downside to the experience is a significant deficiency whereby either Baby & Toddler Town are incompetent at inventory management or they deliberately mislead customers as to whether (or when) they have stock. Like others posting here, I bought several items in early October which ...Read more
were supposedly available (and paid with Afterpay), but subsequently found out they were not in stock but would be a week or maximum two weeks delayed. Two weeks went by, and I didn't hear anything so I have had to chase them myself for updates for which they are not forthcoming. They've missed the subsequent delivery dates a couple of more times now (and it's now mid November) and funnily enough, I think all the Afterpay installments have been charged to my credit card. Overall, it's not worth saving a few dollars here vs buying from Baby Bunting or Amazon especially if you want the items to still be relevant/fit your baby by the time they arrive. I contrast this experience with buying the same brand items from Amazon where Boori called me to confirm I was home to take delivery... THE NEXT DAY (and sure enough, it came). To the credit of Baby & Toddler Town though, they were able to send me one critical item (a Boori mattress) after I called (multiple times) and expressed my disappointment and issue (of having the Boori cot from Amazon but no mattress to use it) and magically staff in the warehouse happened to find one and ship it out within a couple of days (although in hindsight, I suspect it may have been someone else's order. Sorry!)... as for the other Boori accessories and other items I ordered, I'm still waiting on these. So all in all, I wouldn't recommend this store to anyone who actually wants to receive the item in a reasonable timeframe.2 comments
An update as at 2 December... turns out they've gone into administration. This would explain why they stopped replying to emails, disconnected their phone lines and took down their social media, and t... Read more
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LukaszSydney, NSW
- 2 reviews
- 1 like
- Verified customer
Babyhood Fold n Go Cot
I purchased online a Babyhood Fold N Go Folding Cot along with Babyhood Breathe Eze Innerspring Quilted Mattress (Sunday evening). I got a call after a few days and was told that this cot was a special order, which meant they would need four (4) to six (6) weeks to get it and send it to me. There was no inof on their website that this would be a special order. I requested the order to be cancelled (Thursday afternoon), then I got an email reg the refund (Moonday afternoon) and the money was on my bank account on Wednesday.
My advice - do not w...Read more
aste your time with this store. I got the money back, but I lost 1.5 weeks. The worst thing was that the cot and mattress were available and meant to be shipped within 2-10 working day, but then the time would increase to 4-6 weeks.Similar opinion? Write a review on ieatwords.com.au!
Stefano C.Greater Melbourne (Metropolitan), VIC
DO NOT BUY FROM THIS SHOP
They advertise products they don't have. You are lucky if you receive your order in 4-5 weeks. And don't waste your time trying to contact them, it's completely useless: they just don't reply your emails and don't pick up the phone.
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AlintaSydney Surrounds, NSW
Never will buy from this shop again
If I could give a minus I would, I ordered the tandem seat plus adaptors for my pram which was advertised in the catalog once Id placed my order I then received an email stating Id was out of stock and Id be waiting 3-4 weeks I thought why advertise something you don't have in stock anyway once 4 weeks came I hadn't received my products or any more emails or calls stating when Id receive them I called 5 times and each time I was told that an order would be placed that week its now been 2 months and I've only just received my item today. Poor communication and nasty service will never buy anything from this shop again
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Questions & Answers
Al R.asked
Hi everyone, Has anyone had any progress with speaking to Fair Trading?
I lost $1500 on a bugaboo, received an email saying it was on back order for 2-3 weeks, was provided a $50 voucher which I used and topped up with more money to order Bugaboo accessories, only to AGAIN receive an email saying all items were on back order 2-3 weeks (all paid for with debit card so my bank has no options for me).
From these reviews it appears the store was knowingly selling stock they never had or couldn't fulfill.
This appears to have been going on for 6 months +, which surely must be illegal?
4 answers
The company is in liquidation. Did you receive an email from them to advise the matter? Bad luck to me too, I lost $1010 for Egg stroller. I paid by Zip not credit card & could not get money back as could not dispute or reverse transaction. Extremely angry but ...what can we do?
Yes I did.. I was more curious around whether fair trading could do anything as it sounds as though they had been trading insolvent with knowledge they had no stock for months and months... I cant believe we have no protection as consumers if not using credit!
What did you pay to them? Credit card? Did you lodge any dispute? I know, they are worst than a theft. Trading no stock & trying to take our $$$ as much as possible... Now they priority pay for secured debtors, employees but not us...
Dakotaasked
Has anyone actually received there items?? Despite the mess around from the company?? Did you eventually receive it?
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I haven’t received yet but they have dispatched it on the day they said they were expecting stock when I enquired, so fingers crossed I get it soon!
I ended up getting a refund
I received only 2 out of 4 items I paid for.... 2 months later?!? Zero email correspondence, simply received a refund with no correspondence telling me the other two items were no longer on stock. Shocking service, I am so angry. Never ever shopping with them again.
Dakotaasked
Did anyone receive there refund ?
2 answers
I have not received any response to my emails. I have lodged a complaint with fair trade.
Thanks. I actually called them 3 times this morning, got a bit angry and they offered a refund. And I have now got my refund 3 hours later. I would definitely be calling them
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JaCe888
Just an update, given it's now 27 Mayember (nearly two months after the order) and whilst they didn't respond to my emails for the past week asking for a refund, I managed to get in touch with someone... Read more
by calling them and they agreed to refund the order. I'm sure everyone there means well, but they really need to invest in better inventory management and giving their customer support staff realistic/accurate data.