Join the Boycott - People Who Pledge to Never Go To Canadian Tire Again

**CTH8R** · December 28th, 2013, 07:29 PM

Interesting that no CT Defenders or Representatives have been on here to address the many glaring customer relations issues, terrible policies and poor service, that are driving so many ex-customers to turn their backs (sometimes reluctantly) on this horrible retailers.

Which brings up another recurring theme. Let's review what an internet Troll does in an online community (such as a forum, chat room, or blog), based on Troll (Internet) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

- Posts inflammatory messages.
- Posts extraneous messages.
- Posts off-topic messages.
- Intends to provoke readers into an emotional response.
- Intends to disrupt normal on-topic discussion.

The solution? "Don't Feed The Troll" (by being drawn into their bogus arguments, flawed logic, deceptions and insults.)

However, their ridiculous comparisons, to randomly chosen retailers, might be almost appropriate to this thread: https://www.canadiantiresucks.net/ge...html#post11255

**Sangria5** · December 29th, 2013, 09:15 AM

It is like I have said all along. The small amount of posters on your blog has a lot to do with your one sided opinions. Many many dissatisfied customers at every retailer for any number of reasons, but they all continue on.

**Owner 1** · December 29th, 2013, 10:36 AM

Really? That's all you've got left. Don't feed the troll. A term you are very familiar with given the ongoing Facebook antics of using fake profiles to attack people on ct fb page. Lol. Hypocrit

As far as the sooooo many upset customers boycotting. Well the numbers show otherwise. You can dispute that all you want but it just proves that you're too ignorant to listen to facts. You prefer your own made up version of what's really going on based only on customer posts on another website. You fail.

As far as my randomly chosen retailers to compare to....not random at all. Look at the pr disaster both of these companies created. We are sorry we compromised your bank information. Here's 10% off. TEN. Lol
By the way be sure to pay cash for that discounted item hahahha.
Speaking of ten..... Oddly the number that the brick chose also. Sorry customers we are not honoring a legally binding contract at 50% off. Buy this stuff at full price and we will give you TEN percent off your next purchase. TEN. Lol. Not even this purchase. The next one. Because people buy furniture that often. Lol.

If only they cared about their customers. If only.

**CT Challenger** · December 29th, 2013, 12:12 PM

OK, we've all learned that the Moaner/Owner just makes up a lot of crap on here, so these 'boycott' claims were almost certainly crapola.

But just out of curiosity, I did some checks for the "SERIOUS boycotting" and "a REAL tsunami of boycotts" that is allegedly going on, for the US Target stores, and the "The Brick".

Surprise, Surprise, Surprise!

No fomal boycott movement exists!

The only thing I found that was even close, was a proposed boycott of Target because they supposedly supported some congressman or other, and a couple of Facebook "Boycott" pages that had less than 20 Likes each!

And when I checked on the Facebook page of "The Brick", the so-called "boycott list"? It doesn't exist. The thread I saw only had 240 posts total, and only a few I looked even mentioned not shopping there.

And comparing this to Crappy Tire? This is about an online ordering mix-up, and Crappy Tire sells nothing but tires online, and little in the way of furniture.

For those of you keeping track, we still haven't heard anything from Moaner/Owner about their prior claims:

- Crappy Tire supposedly has a "new way" for consumers to get refunds.
- Information about every warranty on every automotive battery sold my every retailer in Canada.
- Some other bogus claims that I've lost track of by now.

The main point is stil this: these Owner/Moander and Sangria posts do indeed clearly meet the definition of "Troll" on here - although only the Defenders on Crappy Tire's Facebook page even come close to Trolling, over there.

**1wildhorse** · December 29th, 2013, 12:55 PM

we know what the 'new way' of getting refunds is......small claims court....way to build your customer base!

**CTH8R** · December 29th, 2013, 01:22 PM

Some interesting comments being posted here, by the CT'ers.

A couple of things might even be worth discussion over on the "Other Retailer" thread, https://www.canadiantiresucks.net/ge...ill-sucks.html

But, too bad this is all just examples of ordinary Trolling:

- Posts inflammatory messages.
- Posts extraneous messages.
- Posts off-topic messages.
- Intends to provoke readers into an emotional response.
- Intends to disrupt normal on-topic discussion.

Please don't "Feed" the Trolls by taking their bait!

(But the only Trolls on CT's Facebook page? Are the Defenders, LOL!)

**CTH8R** · December 29th, 2013, 02:22 PM

OK, let's get this thread back on track, i.e., "Join the Boycott - People Who Pledge to Never Go To Canadian Tire Again"

#387:

Christopher H.: Over priced and difficult to deal with when returning goods. Bought a drill that lasted just 3 hours and CT told me when i took it back," we do not take tools back as you have to deal with the manufacturer instead. Terrible service. I got my money back after 35 minutes of expressing my outrage. Never will go back.

**CTH8R** · December 29th, 2013, 02:25 PM

#388:

Quentin R.: CT has nothing in the stores that you can't buy elsewhere. stop shopping there!

**CTH8R** · December 29th, 2013, 02:26 PM

Not quite a full boycott, yet:

Nicole C.: And yes...I agree with Grace, How do u know if something works or is broken, if u don't take it out of the package....I well not buy anything from CT if thats how it works....

**CTH8R** · December 29th, 2013, 02:28 PM

Originally Posted by CTH8R

#386:

Grace S.: Canadian Tire should have a Buyer Beware section. I tried returning an Ice Machine today and was told that the canadian Tire Return Policy will NOT take anything back if the package has been opened. the machine was not hurt and was back in it's orginal packaging. I tried it and was not satisfied with the performance. Another man had a heater that he plugged in and wasn't happy with the air flow... again- no returns! It was used! How can one evaluate performance without trying it??? Good customers are made to feel criminal at the counter because of this unreasonable return policy. I am no longer, after many years, a Canadian Tire Customer... and my goal in life will be to warn others of this lack of customer respect wih regards to this Return policy.... Yes! Buyer Beware!!

Poor Grace!

She was 'attacked' on the CT Facebook page, just for stating her opinions!

(Although that isn't actually "Trolling", though!)

Grace S,L Yes, I am no longer a Canadian tire customer... I can shop elsewhere and receive much more respectable customer service. I just needed to state my opinion .