“I watched the manager of a Harvey Norman store in Sydney write down a customer's phone number when on the phone and hand it to a cashier. When I asked about it, I was told they do it all the time. Is this normal? It doesn't seem very safe.”
“I'm a grown man i should have known better buying a garden shed from a television retailer, but i didn't expect to be hoodwinked either,Harvey used an unethical means of grabbing the small garden shed market by advertising a shed with dimentions of 1.64m in length,big enough for my solar battery install but when i opened the package i find out it is closer to 1.4m and the 1.64m referred to the roof measurement, not to worry HN a big multi national would do the right thing and refund, half a dozen back and forth with their online returns man Mark who continually asked the same question in an attempt to have me give up has led me here to warn others not to buy anything from HN online as there is zero recourse if you get hoodwinked as well.”
“This company thinks it can treat people with utter indifference.
They didn’t honour their advertised prices online - & even after they claim the item had been shipped - they cancelled the order.
DO NOT SHOP HERE!”
“I brought a washer at the morayfield store and was to get a $300 store credit when i went to spent it i was told that it had been used at Chadstone in Melbourne and i live in brisbane i was told i had to ring the Chadstone store to try and get evidence that i did not spend it so i guess i wont be getting the gift card as promised, will not shop there again.”
“WE bought a fridge with the offer of a $200 voucher that made our mind up , the voucher never was sent to us , and on contacting Harvey Norman was told it had nothing to do with them , the voucher company just ran us Around its a con ,never will buy from them again .”
“Only one star, not because of their product range or quality, which is great, but because the staff in Coffs Harbour white goods never answer the phone. This is endemic and should be investigated by Coffs Harbour Harvey Norman management, but I'm sure it won't be.”
“I bought a sofa bed paid $169 for a safe delivery and to set it up . They wanted me to pay for the remaining $1400 before I could check the product for damage they just ignored that . Well the product was damaged they refused to return it so I could get a refund or a replacement.. very disappointed then Jodie from Harvey Norman Norman organise someone to fix it at my house !! Seriously? I have been a customer of Harvey Norman for a long time they are worst than good guys I could have bought a better one for half the the price from T.emper and Webster Be aware customers before you order and get a delivery from these guys .”
“I visited Harvey Norman Hougang on August 2 (late afternoon) seeking assistance for a toner cartridge (Brother TN-1000) purchased on July 18 (receipt will be provided upon request)
Unfortunately, I was deeply disappointed by the service I received from Msr Bernard Chan
During our interaction, he raised his voice and responded with “Customer, so what?” — which left me shocked and upset
I had hoped for a simple solution and respectful communication
This experience has affected my trust in the Harvey Norman brand, and I no longer feel confident shopping at your stores
I sincerely hope Harvey Norman will review this matter seriously and provide training to ensure better service in the future
Concerned Customer”
“Epic Fail by Harvey Norman Fortitude Valley. This is Masterclass of What Not To Do
I made a click and collect purchase through Harvey Norman Fortitude Valley and confirmed the availability of stock. One hour and 45 minutes later, I attended the store to collect my order. Upon arrival, I was informed by a staff member that a “team meeting” had taken precedence and my order had not been picked.
After waiting an additional 25 minutes in store, only part of my order was available. That is right, Harvey Norman is actively selling stock they do not actually have.
I made it clear to staff that the remainder of the order would need to be posted. Today, I received a call informing me that not only is there still a balance of the order to fulfil, but I would also be expected to pay for shipping; this despite the error being entirely theirs.
I raised this with the staff member and the store manager, I was simply told again about the shipping fee, with zero ownership or customer care.
This is not a minor service slip. This is a complete failure of basic order fulfilment, inventory management and customer service. Harvey Norman, your systems are broken, your communication is appalling, and your customer experience is utterly unacceptable.
I will be lodging a formal complaint with ACCC. You are knowingly advertising and selling products that are not in stock, failing to fulfil orders, and then trying to shift the cost of rectifying your mistake back onto the customer.
Harvey Norman, you need to do better. This is a textbook example of how to lose a customer for life.”
“Avoid Harvey Norman Online Purchases Delivered from a 3rd Party! If the item is not sold is store you cannot return the damaged or faulty item to a Harvey Norman Store. You are stuck dealing with the 3rd party with little or no way of getting the item replaced or money back. The Harvey Norman Online Team don’t respond to email except when pushed. They have been avoiding my emails and only responded when I managed to get through to them via the phone. Still getting stuffed around with the Hyundai Air Compressor I purchased over a month ago. It was Damaged during delivery and it has been a nightmare ever since. I’m at a loss how a company as Large as Harvey Norman can take an order Online with upfront payment but doesn’t take any responsibility when the item is delivered damaged. Since when is Harvey Norman exempt from Australia’s Consumer Laws.”
“⭐ 1-Star Review — Extremely Poor Customer Service & Unacceptable Delays
I sent my coffee machine in for repair under Harvey Norman’s Product Care plan. It was assessed on 17 July and marked as repaired on 25 June, yet as of 11 July, I have not received it back — and nobody can tell me where it is.
I’ve called multiple times, been on hold for over 30 minutes, only to be hung up on or told that my case is under "management lock" — with no managers ever available to speak to. I've also sent 3 written enquiries and received no response. Every attempt to follow up has been met with confusion or silence.
It’s now been weeks with zero communication, no ETA, and absolutely no accountability. The whole process has been stressful and deeply frustrating.
This is not the service you expect when you pay extra for “Product Care.” I would strongly caution anyone considering this add-on to think twice — the lack of transparency and responsiveness makes it feel like a waste of money.
If I don’t get a resolution soon, I’ll be escalating the matter to Consumer Affairs Victoria and the ACCC.”
“I purchased the ROCCO OUT 4PC LOU/DIN SETTING $1,500, expecting quality and durability. The furniture has been hardly used and was kept covered for most of its life, following all care guidelines. However, upon removing the cover recently, I was shocked to find the wicker significantly deteriorated.
I contacted customer service, only to be told the product was 3 months out of the 2-year warranty and was offered no compensation, only a link to the supplier Good living global on care guidelines for the product. For an outdoor setting at this price point, I expected far better longevity and quality. It is unacceptable that a product marketed for outdoor use has not held up even with minimal exposure and proper care.
I am extremely dissatisfied with both the product and the lack of accountability from the supplier. I would not recommend this brand to others based on my experience.”
“Disappointed with Misleading Price Match Policy
I was really disappointed with my recent experience. Harvey Norman advertises that they will price match if you find a product cheaper elsewhere, but when I found my computer at a lower price and asked for a match, I was told “no” and directed to look at the terms and conditions. I find this misleading. If there are strict exclusions, they should be clearly stated upfront rather than giving the impression of a straightforward price match policy. It feels like a marketing promise that isn’t honoured in practice.”
“I had a terrible experience with Harvey Norman, particularly with their furniture department. They are selling furniture that has clearly been repaired or is problematic and passing it off as brand new. The initial customer service was all smiles when they were taking my money, but that’s where the positive experience ended.
After just 6 months, my recliner chair became lopsided, the foam on the arms flattened, and I could feel the timber. I raised a complaint and had one of their own people come to inspect it. They came back with the conclusion that there was "nothing wrong" – despite obvious defects.
Even after escalating the issue to the head office, they only redirected me back to the store where the problem started. It's clear they don’t care about their customers.
If you're considering buying anything from Harvey Norman, particularly the Thomastown store, I strongly advise against it. The whole experience has been beyond frustrating, and I’ve lost all trust in them.
Avoid at all costs.”
“If I could choose 0 stars I would. Their online store is the worst!! Ordered a product in December. Heard nothing other than original message saying there is a delay in your order and we apologise. I finally contacted them in February only to be told “sorry that product is no longer in stock”!! They refunded my $700 but I wonder if they would have if I hadn’t contacted them.”
“Bought a coffee table from Blanchardstown store and was told to collect from the warehouse, waiting nearly an hour at the warehouse before the goods arrived. Apparently, your shop should have told me to ring warehouse in advanced.”
“Purchased a Dixie Cummings leather lounge 2 years ago from Harvey Norman. Warranty is
The warranty provided on the lounge is as follows.
5 years on the structural frame
3 years on the seat foam
1 year on all other components of the lounge which includes the leather & the electrical parts
Frame and or seat foam has collapsed - refused to cover on warranty even though not out of warranty.
Leather is fraying - out of 1 year warranty but come on leather lasts longer than 2 years.
Won't be buying from Harvey Norman Furniture again. Think FTC is an option as the major failure is still under warranty.”
“They are so rude I rang them to chase up a order all they said was you wait or get a refund. No customer service got transferred 3 times before I was told off . The staff seem like they have no care Moore Park super centre the worst ever . They advertised in will get a 10 percent gift card on the purchase price but no one I spoke to knows anything about it . What a disappointment and anger”
