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Site Experience FeedbackOct 19, 2025
This purchase began Oct 14 when I was emailed an earlybird code for the 20% off sale. I placed my online order,( Maple Leaf sling and tag) and used some giftcards, and credit card for the remainder. The 20% off code did apply on this order. I phoned customer service on Oct 16 ( the next day I was able to do so), and was told there was a problem with completing orders with gift cards and credit cards, but if I went to a store, then I could use the combination. No timeline as to when this online ordering problem would be rectified. Since I live 45min away from the nearest store, I called Burnaby Metrotown Oct 17 to make sure they had the items in stock before I went there. I was told they did not have the sling bag, and that no Vancouver area stores did. I then called customer service, and was told I could either go to a store and have them place an online order for me, and pay for it there, to be shipped to me OR I could buy an online gift card that would , in addition to the giftcards I already had, be enough to cover the entire amount. I opted for the latter, since that was better than driving to a store just to place an online order. So I bought an egiftcard. However, when I went to place the order on Oct 18, I found that these items were now excluded from the 20% off- it was definitely applicable on Oct 14. Customer service was closed on Oct 18/19. If I ordered the original Maple Leaf sling at the regular price, then I would have to buy another giftcard, since the egiftcard ( 225) and the other giftcards that I had ( 75) would not have covered the entire cost of the order. If I waited until Monday to call customer service, then the order would be delayed, and I did not know what decision would be made. Thism is a gift for a close friend, and I did not want to wait any longer, so I chose different items. I chose the orginal items because of the Maple leaf, and the made in Canada.
I think the appearance and quality are very good, but this experience has been disappointing. I estimate I spent over 2 hours of my time, from the original order attempt ( re-entering the credit card info multiple times) to phoning customer service twice and the one store. I have also filled out this feedback and another survey.