Hey,
I got off the phone to Kogan about an hour ago very un-happy.
I bought a 55" 3D LED TV from them around the start of the year for $749 with free shipping, and the backlight started bleeding through the panel.
So I sent it back under warranty and was told they deemed it as faulty and that I would receive a replacement. Problem is, they don't have any of that model in stock, they recently had a sale and sold out. So in replacement I would receive store credit to put towards another TV they had.
I called up to confirm that I could choose a TV they had on pre-sale as the only 55" TV's they have are on pre-sale, they said yes. I also confirmed I would not be paying shipping, they said that that was correct. I spoke to them again a few days later with a few more questions and to get the code for the $749 sent off to me. I also once again confirmed I would not have to pay shipping.
When I went to order I was presented with a $60.33 shipping fee, I sent them an email to get them to process the order without the shipping fee as this is a warranty replacement, they replied:
"Thank you for your email.
Unfortunately, shipping on the new item will still apply.
Shipping on your previous purchase was free, however, we are unable to honour a deal that has passed.
We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause.
If you have any further queries, please do not hesitate to ask.
Kindest Regards,
Shane
The Kogan Team"
To which I replied that it was un-acceptable. I the next day (today) it had been about 17 hours since my last email and I had not gotten a response so I decided to call them. They said I will have to pay and the best they can do is give me $15 towards it because it is not the same TV as I had returned. I told them that it is not my problem that they do not have any stock, they would also not refund me the amount in anything other than store credit.
What do I do? What are my rights here?
Get a refund. It is your right by consumer laws.
Edit: Have a read here ACCC Repair Replace Refund