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Flashbay, a global leader in branded Flash Drives, Power Banks, Audio Products, Drinkware, and more, offers unbeatable prices along with fast and efficient service.
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Good Service But Frustrating Ordering Policy
My sales representative was great and followed up to ensure my order arrived correctly. However, the companyโs policy made the ordering process frustrating. They require the billing and shipping addresses to match when paying with a credit card. Since the company is spread out across the U.S., I had to mail the flash drives to my sales rep, who was distributing them. I ended up using his personal credit card and reimbursing him instead of using a company card. Not an ideal situation.
Late Delivery
The customer service was good during the model review, proof creation, and ordering process. However, the company made an error with the shipping address and wasnโt very responsive during the delivery process, which started just before the holiday season. As a result, my order arrived eight days late.
Unnecessary Sales Calls and Billing Confusion
There was an issue with my final bill because the sales tax didnโt show up on the website. I had to make a separate payment after they contacted me about the missing tax. Also, the sales rep called our office way too often when I first started the process. I work in a law office with a high volume of clients, and receiving calls every single morning just to check in was excessive. I understand sales goals, but it felt like the company was being pushy and overly aggressive.
Unnecessary Sales Calls
I had an issue with my final bill because the sales tax wasnโt added on the website. I had to make a separate payment once someone contacted me about the missing tax. Another problem was how often the sales rep called our office. I work in a busy law firm with a lot of client traffic, and getting a call every morning from Flashbayโs sales rep was excessive. I get that sales teams need to hit goals, but it started to feel pushy and overly aggressive, almost like the company was being greedy.
Unclear Pricing and Disappointing Service
I discovered Flashbay through a popular photographers group on Facebook and decided to check them out. When I visited their website, I couldnโt find any pricing, so I filled out their quote request form. I asked for quotes on 25 and 100 units of 2GB and 4GB drives. I received a response from someone named "Esther," who also signed the email as "Kristine," but the quote was only for 100 units. I replied asking for a quote for 25 units, as the 100-unit price was more than I was willing to spend. Instead of sending the requested quote, she asked me what my budget was. I gave her an amount I was hoping to spend, and she told me they couldnโt work with that. However, she still never provided the quote for 25 units. Instead, the email continued with a bunch of reasons why their prices were higher, but the message was poorly written in broken English, which made the whole situation feel a bit off to me.
Wrong Product, Poor Follow-Up
My latest purchase was quite an experience. While the package arrived early, it had a strange, musty smell. Inside, I found my flash drivesโcorrect logo, but they were 2.0, not 3.0. I contacted my rep right away, and received an apology along with a partial refund. But these drives cost next to nothing, and I'm paying a premium! After requesting a full refund and return for receiving the wrong product, I've heard nothing back. Ironically, during the ordering process, I received plenty of emails, phone calls, and attention. It's a shame. I'll be sure to follow up with the outcome, and hopefully,