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POTTERY BARN

When Virginia Cepero returns two chairs to Pottery Barn, the company doesn't fully refund her. One year later, she's locked in a battle with the company and Capital One. Is there a way out?

She returned her merchandise to Pottery Barn. But where’s her refund? 

January 21, 2024May 2, 2022 by Christopher Elliott

When Virginia Cepero returns two chairs to Pottery Barn, the company doesn’t fully refund her. One year later, she’s locked in a battle with the company and Capital One. Is there a way out?

Categories Problem Solved
The long-time Pottery Barn customer is requesting a replacement for slipcovers on a sectional sofa that developed light yellow hatch marks.

Help! My Pottery Barn slipcovers have faded

January 23, 2024April 25, 2013 by Christopher Elliott

Ricki Le Vine’s slipcovers, purchased three years ago at the Pottery Barn, are fading. Why won’t the company stand behind its product?

Categories Problem Solved
With Superstorm Sandy the host told her she could cancel her reservation in light of the looming natural disaster.

Is this enough compensation for my canceled room?

January 22, 2024February 1, 2013 by Christopher Elliott

With Superstorm Sandy the host told her she could cancel her reservation in light of the looming natural disaster.

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