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Ziet Inv
post Oct 21 2022, 10:45 AM

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QUOTE(mysticaldodo @ Oct 21 2022, 10:44 AM)
MACHINES response to me when I ask about cancellation:

Greetings from machines.

In relation to your inquiry, we apologize that all purchases are final once the transaction has been completed and agreed by customer. We would always advice our customers to preview and make their selection carefully when shopping with us. Be sure to check the system requirements / specifications before proceeding to checkout and making your payment.

Refunds or exchanges will not be accepted if you simply want a different colour, change of specifications, change a non-defective unit for a different model/brand, or if you simply change your mind.

As a courtesy information, we wish to inform that all goods sold at machines are not refundable, exchangeable or returnable.

Thank you.

Guess I have to wait it out. Wish I bought from Apple Malaysia now 😅
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If you ask via fb messenger/whatsapp, those are the customer fronting supports that copy and paste the standard answer.

What you want is to contact them via their e-mail (contact form on their email), that will reach their HQ staffs that can help you to request for cancellation
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post Oct 21 2022, 11:04 AM

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QUOTE(mysticaldodo @ Oct 21 2022, 10:48 AM)
I contacted them using the email: contact@machines.com.my

Do you have another email for HQ staff?
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I don't have wor, the one im talking to is submitted via their website Enquiry Form: Enquiry Form


Ziet Inv
post Oct 21 2022, 02:11 PM

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QUOTE(YoungMan @ Oct 21 2022, 02:00 PM)
Just curious, suppose you find another Machine branch that have stock, cannot just redeem it directly since you have PO-ed and paid in full?
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According to them, even if they do have stock, we can't do that because "online purchase with website (HQ)" and "local cash with store" is 2 separate channel, they can't do that

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post Oct 25 2022, 09:54 AM

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QUOTE(Stoneboomer @ Oct 25 2022, 08:35 AM)
Anyone suffered the same fate as me pre-ordering phones from machines since Sept until now haven't receive the phone? Ordered Iphone 14 pro deep purple 512GB on 30th Sept self pickup, now is already close to a month and no news from them :'(
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Same, ordered 512 GB Silver 14 pro max on 23rd September, paid in full, but never got any news so I proceed to cancel it (last week), went and order from Apple directly, will be getting it within 14th to 21st November, not taking anymore chances with this machines

QUOTE(mycolumn @ Oct 25 2022, 09:49 AM)
aduh that is bad. Did they give you a date on when can you expect your phone when you pre-ordered with them?
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They won't give an estimated date, other than the standard "Delivery in 3 weeks onwards" which practically means nothing, just wait forever then

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post Oct 25 2022, 10:06 AM

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QUOTE(mycolumn @ Oct 25 2022, 09:55 AM)
when u cancel it, do they provide you with refund?
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Will be refunded within 14 working days they say
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post Oct 25 2022, 11:12 AM

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QUOTE(Stoneboomer @ Oct 25 2022, 10:45 AM)
Yeah lesson learned. The time when I pre-ordered, the site mentioned will be able to pickup on 7th Oct onwards. So now is already almost a month, so feeling quite disappointed with Machines for not fulfilling their promise and never get back to me on the new estimate time. This will be my last purchase from them, if anything just buy direct on Apple Malaysia's site.
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Echo this, can't stress this enough to new buyers to avoid them unless they would love a taste of disappointment lol

If Apple can fulfill in 2-3 weeks, but Machines >4 weeks no sound at all, it makes no sense to buy from Machines unless one really need the instalment plan
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post Oct 26 2022, 10:10 AM

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QUOTE(cheesey @ Oct 26 2022, 08:30 AM)
Those who bought from Switch/Machines maybe can try this way, for me it only took 1 week to get 512gb altough the eta date 4 weeks above (remember ya 4 weeks onwards mean it could be 6 weeks, 7 weeks and maybe a year to fullfill hahaha)

Try this if you use store collection:

1. Call store everyday, and ask for stock availability
2. In my case i PO 512gb, Deep Purple
3. Tried call them for few days everyday, and my luck there 1 unit available due customer not pick it up, but the color is gold.
4. Just dont want wait any longer just grab what available, just put on casing then color problem solve for me.
5. Ordered on 6th Oct and i received on 16th Oct. Only take 10 days.
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If colour is not an issue then its not that hard to get gold/black 512gb in most of the Machines in KL hot spots (pavilion, mid valley etc.)

But props to you thou, I understand slapping on a case = cannot see the colour, but it still irks me that I couldn't get what I wanted and there will always be that 1% of dissatisfaction haha, not something I like to have as my daily driver tongue.gif
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post Oct 26 2022, 10:22 AM

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QUOTE(mycolumn @ Oct 26 2022, 10:13 AM)
we're the same. I can't just go for any color. I must have a silver iphone..can't accept any other color.  laugh.gif
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Yeah XD OCD maybe?

It also opens up the option for transparent/semi-transparent casing in the future hehe tongue.gif
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post Oct 26 2022, 11:54 AM

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QUOTE(cheesey @ Oct 26 2022, 11:37 AM)
ya true bro, dissatisfaction is there. But hari2 fikir dono when will arrive better grab what can for me. Next year order lain but not via Switch or Machines anymore. hahah
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True true, hard lesson learnt sad.gif
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post Oct 28 2022, 10:21 AM

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QUOTE(mysticaldodo @ Oct 27 2022, 05:09 PM)
I just got approval from MACHINES to cancel my order and get a refund. Also 14 business days processing time. Hopefully it goes without a hitch. I did notice they refused to confirm if its the full refund so I am still pressing on them to put that down on paper.
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waiting for my refund too, will update you guys here when i got it

feels good right not having to wait for them, i'd rather just re-wait Apple with a confirmed delivery date
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post Oct 28 2022, 03:26 PM

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QUOTE(polarzbearz @ Oct 28 2022, 01:04 PM)
Just wondering if there's any hardcore Android camp recently bought into IP14PRO / Max? How's your adapting so far?
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Why hello there long time no see! Welcome to the iOS camp? XD
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post Oct 29 2022, 11:58 AM

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If anyone is looking for stock, Machines just updated on their story got walk-in availability for most Pro Max models

Except for Silver 512GB and 1TB 😂
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post Oct 30 2022, 10:35 AM

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QUOTE(direct707 @ Oct 29 2022, 05:59 PM)
Which machine?
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You can see from their insta or facebook story, mostly klang valley ones
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post Nov 2 2022, 11:21 AM

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More 14 Pro Max restocks (256gb, 512gb, 1TB) in Machines Klang valley branches (check their social media story for availability)

Except for silver colour tongue.gif
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post Nov 2 2022, 11:55 AM

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QUOTE(direct707 @ Nov 2 2022, 11:37 AM)
From their insta and real availability  at the store is a doubt. I was at Machine Bukit Tinggi a few days before at 10am, when they opened, I went to ask for 14 Pro MAx availability, they said not available. Then I walk around the mall for a while till Machine Insta post story about restock. Then I went there again, they still said no stock.  doh.gif  doh.gif

So, it is good to check before you go.
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Machines in a nut shell, their store and social media page don't talk to each other (it's like they are operating on 2 separate verticals lmao)
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post Nov 8 2022, 10:34 AM

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QUOTE(Stoneboomer @ Nov 8 2022, 10:32 AM)
Machines gave me a call yesterday to update on my IPhone 14 Pro 512GB Deep Purple status. Initial thought the call is about ready for collection, unfortunately they told me that my waiting time will be extended for another 6 weeks estimate. So for that, they gave me 2 options:
1 - to wait for the phone to arrive after 6 weeks
2 - to cancel the order

I've told them to let me think about it and they will call me back again today for my answer.

In the end, I've brought IPhone 14 Pro 256GB Deep Purple from Harvey Norman. Though may not be my ideal storage space as i'm the one who holds my phone for a very long time (Upgrading from my IPhone 7 six years of age) and i got tired of waiting. As usual in Harvey Norman, they're trying to sell additional various protection plan between 700-1k+, didn't listen much as i just want to get the phone without additional add on. So be aware of this to those who going to get only the phone with apple 1 year warranty.

So today going to ask machines to cancel my pre-order which i ordered on 30th September. Truly disappointed with them, lesson learned & will buy direct from apple online store in future.
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I feel your pain bro, already pulled out 2 weeks ago and never looked back

BTW update:

1. Machines refund - got it today after submitting my cancellation request since 23rd October, so it's been 12 working days since, consider within the 14 working days they promised.

2. 14 pro max (silver) 512 gb - apple just updated will be delivered to me next Monday!

Sounds stupid but I've waited this iPhone longer than my X50 lmao lesson learnt so hard this year, totally killed the joy of receiving the new device
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post Nov 10 2022, 11:12 AM

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Received my 14 pro max (silver) 512 gb yesterday from DHL!

Apple initially estimated 14 - 21 Nov, but instead delivered on 9 Nov, another underpromise and overperform from them!


Side note: Still mind-boggling how Machines can take so long (>6 weeks) and don't even have stock, whereas ordering from Apple directly takes exactly 2 weeks

 

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