Hi David,
Thank you for sharing your feedback. We sincerely apologize for the difficulty you had reaching us by phone and for the frustration caused by our voicemail being full.
We genuinely pride ourselves on our customer service and accessibility - both before and after a sale, so we are sorry that your experience did not live up to that standard.
Fridays can be exceptionally busy as we try to get every customer sorted before the weekend; unfortunately, the high volume of calls meant our voicemail filled up faster than we could clear it. This isn’t the level of accessibility we aim for, and are working on better ways to manage those sometimes end-of-week surges.
To provide some context for others reading this- Our team recommended purchasing the additional step upon consultation with you, because the ladder's standard reach is 8’2 3/8” – 9’2 1/4", and your ceiling height was noted as being higher than this, hence requiring the extra step extension as recommended by the manufacturer. We always lean toward safety to ensure a ladder isn't overextended or unstable.
Regarding the return of the extra step:
The Policy: Our standard terms & conditions, shared at the time of purchase do include a restocking fee and return shipping costs for surplus parts.
The Resolution: Because we value your experience, we first waived the restocking fee. When we realized you were still unhappy, we went a step further and absorbed the return shipping costs as well, effectively taking a loss on the return and keeping you from being out of pocket.
While we regret the communication friction you experienced after the sale, we hope the fact that we absorbed all return costs demonstrates our commitment to doing right by our customers.
We are glad the ladder is now installed, and we wish you the best with your newly installed attic access.
Kind regards,
Nuala O'Donoghue
Sales Manager USA