Extraordinary service
Extraordinary service
I had a rather trivial query so sent an email late on Friday evening to CW customer services. I was amazed to receive a reply on Saturday morning. Not only that but it was from one of the founders. In fact, we had an interesting exchange of emails.
I was very impressed not just by the detail of the reply which explained not only the what of my enquiry, but also the why. Even more, that one of the founders was happy to deal with routine customer service enquiries, and on a Saturday morning as well.
I have seen some discussions about the branding, which obviously jars with some. But really with commitment like this how can you not feel anything but positive with a company that is really trying, working hard and, dare I say it, is British. I can’t imagine Mr Omega being quite so keen to respond if I have an issue with my speedy.
Looking forward to my first purchase! Velocette
I was very impressed not just by the detail of the reply which explained not only the what of my enquiry, but also the why. Even more, that one of the founders was happy to deal with routine customer service enquiries, and on a Saturday morning as well.
I have seen some discussions about the branding, which obviously jars with some. But really with commitment like this how can you not feel anything but positive with a company that is really trying, working hard and, dare I say it, is British. I can’t imagine Mr Omega being quite so keen to respond if I have an issue with my speedy.
Looking forward to my first purchase! Velocette
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Very pleased you got your issue sorted but don’t understand how you can compare CW with Omega
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I'm sure if 'Mr Omega' employed a team of about 20 in a small premises in Berkshire and was sat at home on a Saturday morning going through his e-mail he would have replied as well...
The real test is will the founders of CW still be doing the same if they are ever as big as Omega?
The real test is will the founders of CW still be doing the same if they are ever as big as Omega?
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Seems to happen with new customers and gives them a warm fuzzy feeling.
I exchanged numerous emails with Christopher Ward himself (or someone at his email address, who knows) at the time of my initial purchase from them.
It's a very good move on their part as it generated a lot of Good faith, towards the brand, very quickly and meant I was prepared to forgive numerous errors with my order.
I have since emailed him a few times about various issues and not received a reply at all. (not a big problem as eventually I got hold of someone else who rectified my issues to my satisfaction)
I exchanged numerous emails with Christopher Ward himself (or someone at his email address, who knows) at the time of my initial purchase from them.
It's a very good move on their part as it generated a lot of Good faith, towards the brand, very quickly and meant I was prepared to forgive numerous errors with my order.
I have since emailed him a few times about various issues and not received a reply at all. (not a big problem as eventually I got hold of someone else who rectified my issues to my satisfaction)
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I quite appreciate that some may not understand how I can compare CW with Omega, but then I hadn’t disclosed that, albeit some years ago, I did have a rather more serious issue with my Omega and let’s just say there was a shortfall against my expectations. Maybe my expectations of Omega should be even higher compared to CW? A larger firm with more resources who charge substantially more for a not dissimilar product?
Actually I don’t think customer service is a factor of size but more one of attitude. It is perfectly feasible for a large company to offer exceptional service. The involvement of one of the founders is obviously exceptional, and in referring to Mr Omega I was obviously not expecting the M.D. to contact me personally, but a prompt, empathetic and positive response does certainly enhance the customer experience. Part of the challenge with something as intangible and perception driven as service is maintaining consistency, and in the light of the rising expectations of customers.
Anyway, so far so good - and I haven’t bought a CW yet! Velocette
Actually I don’t think customer service is a factor of size but more one of attitude. It is perfectly feasible for a large company to offer exceptional service. The involvement of one of the founders is obviously exceptional, and in referring to Mr Omega I was obviously not expecting the M.D. to contact me personally, but a prompt, empathetic and positive response does certainly enhance the customer experience. Part of the challenge with something as intangible and perception driven as service is maintaining consistency, and in the light of the rising expectations of customers.
Anyway, so far so good - and I haven’t bought a CW yet! Velocette
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Quite right. CW is far superior. Well, VFM wise anyway. (At least not paying for a high profile name.)kiter65 wrote:Very pleased you got your issue sorted but don’t understand how you can compare CW with Omega
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I think if I had several million £'s invested in a loss making company I might pop in on a Saturday morning and answer a few emails!
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robinbarke wrote:I think if I had several million £'s invested in a loss making company I might pop in on a Saturday morning and answer a few emails!
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I think @robinbarke is referring to Mike France's financial commitment, as a Director of CWL, as discussed in the recent CW Financial Statements Ended 31/3/17 thread.SlowLoris wrote:Dare one ask which founder is being referred to here?
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“Dare one ask which founder is being referred to here?”
Yes of course, ask away
Yes of course, ask away
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@Velocette - . . . . and the question has been answered in my post above.Velocette wrote:“Dare one ask which founder is being referred to here?”
Yes of course, ask away
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