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Is there any "Old Fashioned" TI Store support around anymore?

Other Parts Discussed in Thread: MSP430FR4133, BOOST-IR, MSP430FR5969

Hi,

I am trying to order a couple of things from the TI Store and it has become a drama. I did not expect this.

All I want to do is order the following:

From the 2nd of April, I have been trying to put an order through for a bundled item:

https://store.ti.com/MSP-BNDL-FR4133IR.aspx

MSP-BNDL-FR4133IR
MSP430FR4133 LaunchPad™ Development Kit with BOOST-IR Infrared (IR) BoosterPack™ Plug-in Module Bundle
Reg. Price: $33.98

TI Store Price:

$17.99
Bundled Items:

  • BOOST-IR-Infrared (IR) BoosterPack Plug-in Module
  • MSP-EXP430FR4133-MSP430FR4133 LaunchPad Development Kit 

Then, I add the Analog book:

https://store.ti.com/ANALOGPRGBOOK.aspx

ANALOGPRGBOOK
The Analog Engineer's Pocket Reference covers a wide variety of precision signal chain topics

TI Store Price:

 
 
Qty.Price
1 - 9 $ 5.00

 

Then, the total, instead of being 17.99 + 5.00 + postage, it gives the singular prices and becomes the same as buying them independently.
I was also interested in ordering:
https://store.ti.com/msp-bndl-fr5969lcd.aspx

MSP-BNDL-FR5969LCD
MSP430FR5969 LaunchPad Evaluation Kit with Sharp Memory LCD BoosterPack Bundle
Reg. Price: $35.98

TI Store Price:

$24.50
FR5969 Bundle:
  • MSP-EXP430FR5969-MSP430FR5969 LaunchPad Development Kit
  • 430BOOST-SHARP96-Sharp ® Memory LCD BoosterPack

but this is having the same issue.

I was advised that you guys are aware of it, from TI Asia, since they had to contact USA, and I was informed that it would be fixed by the end of the week, and to check the website.
Well, you guessed it, it was not fixed. So, this time I called from Australia, direct to the USA, only to be told to call my local 1-800 number so that they could order it for me.

Here is the surprise, they were very un-corporative and were NOT WILLING TO HELP ME, and was told to raise a case! When I mentioned that I had done that, and then called the USA, of which ADVISED TO CALL my "local" somewhere in Asia, not Australia by the accent, I was told to just get back to that email and reply to that!

So, no customer service, just given the run-a-round! Anyway, I did that!, SO, Guess what, more time passes, I get a reply that now it will be fixed in 2 weeks time (as of 12th of April, 2016, so May the EARLIEST! and to check the website then!

Now, that means, to order these items, I would have to pay the single price of each item!

Then you have put special discount coupons for various items valid for 12-14 April, yeah right, how am I to even consider getting anything when I am having so many issues. Previously, I had sample issue request, I ended up having to call long distance to USA, and was able to get an answer and what to modify. I had an issue with my account, it had to go through the USA.

So, hopefully, you guys can now understand my frustration that I am having with your Customer Service support!

So, can someone from over there help me PLEASE!!! Even put them through as samples just for all the hassle's I have had.

Here is the latest SR that started from the 2nd of April for this particular issue:

SR#1-2091484869

So, do ANY OF YOU GUYS THERE THINK YOU CAN HELP ME?

  • Hi,

    I apologize for the frustrations you are having with your order. We have been having issues with our bundle pricing and are actively working to correct this issue.

    I am working with the TI Store team to help make sure you get taken care of. Can you please send me a direct message with your name, company (if applicable), mailing address, and which specific items you have ordered? To send me a private message, click my name to bring up my profile, then on the top right click the "+Connect" box, then select send private message.

    Thanks,
    Mike
  • Message sent.

    Thank you.
    Regards,
    Boris

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