Refund Internal Mistake
Unfortunately, I had a very disappointing experience with BalloonFactory.ie.
I ordered a specific balloon set for my partner’s milestone birthday, but after placing the order, I was later informed that it wasn't actually available. I appreciate that they contacted me and offered alternative options and even a voucher, but I had ordered that specific set for a reason, so I requested a refund instead.
The company agreed to refund me and confirmed by email that it would take 10-15 working days. Once that timeframe had passed and I still hadn't received anything, I contacted them again. I was then told that the refund had already been issued to my card and advised to check with my bank.
When I followed up again because no refund had arrived, I eventually received a phone call from the manager, who explained that the refund had not actually been processed due to an internal issue. I was then told it had only just been processed and that I would have to wait up to another 10 working days.
Later that day, I finally received the refund confirmation email and invoice-the first time I had received any proof that the refund had actually been processed. This contradicted what I had previously been told, as I had earlier been informed that the refund had already been issued.
The most frustrating part was the lack of clear communication and having to repeatedly contact the company to find out what was happening. I was relying on that money, so waiting over a month for a refund because of an internal mistake caused unnecessary stress and inconvenience.
Mistakes can happen, and I understand that stock issues are sometimes unavoidable. I do appreciate their attempts to give alternative. What I found unacceptable was the handling of the refund. I requested it at the end of June, it wasn't processed when I was told it would be, I had to chase the company multiple times, and I was given inconsistent information before the refund was finally processed weeks later.
Overall, the customer service and communication were extremely poor. I won't be ordering from them again and wouldn't recommend them based on my experience.








