I traveled in from 90 minutes away to have a work station PC looked at. Just needed data recovery. Now I did this on September 5th, so I get that its Back to School week and the store will be busy. However, I am standing there with a desk top tower looking like I need help (because I did, actually) but the store manager and a employee where discussing the weeks scheduling of shifts instead. Finally I was acknowledged that someone would be asked to help me. 10 minutes later, no one was helping...just chit chating with each other. I had to initiate that I needed help. I did not follow my gut on this one, I had a bad feeling but like most horror movies, I continued into the darkened basement.
It is now September 11th at 3:45pm, I was told that I would receive a call on Friday to let me know if the data can be recovered. I called Friday afternoon, no answer, not ability to leave a voicemail. Called every two hours on Monday, again no answer at the store location. Called Staples Canada Customer Support at 930am and they are to send an email to the store manager directing him/her to contact me in reference to my computer repair order number. At 3:30pm, called back Staples Canada Customer Care and even the service representative cannot get a hold of the store. Its laughable!
Regardless on how this goes and what the end result is (probably won't be offered compensation). This will be my last experience with Staples. Ever. In any city.