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    Business ProfileforThe Shade Store

    Window Shades

    At-a-glance

    Customer Reviews

    1/5stars

    Average of 1 Customer Reviews

    Customer Complaints

    1 complaints closed in last 3 years

    1 complaints closed in last 12 months

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    Business Details

    Location of This Business
    222 Merchandise Mart Plz Ste 105, Chicago, IL 60654-1325
    BBB File Opened:
    3/27/2017
    Years in Business:
    15
    Business Started:
    8/18/2008
    Type of Entity:
    Corporation
    Business Management
    • Mr. Gerald Bennett, Manager
    Contact Information

    Customer Contact

    • Mr. Gerald Bennett, Manager

    Customer Complaints

    1 Customer Complaints

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    Most Recent Customer Complaint

    12/18/2023

    Complaint Type:
    Service or Repair Issues
    Status:
    Unanswered
    On 9/20/23, on behalf of my company, GLC, I purchased motorized window shades from The Shade Store to replace a shade that no longer fit over a replaced window at our office. At the time of order, we were promised that the new shades could be made to work with our existing control switch. No one from the Shade Store ever examined our electrical specifications to verify that this would be possible. Upon installation of one of two shades, our third party electrician discovered that the two systems were not compatible. The Shade Store has exhibited consistent negligence in addressing this matter. Emails go unanswered for weeks at a time. Shade Store technicians who have either visited our space or called for information have been uninformed as to the nature of our problem and the current state of our situation. Most recently, it was agreed that a technician from the Shade Store would contact our third party electrician to discuss any possible solutions. This was agreed to by all parties on 12/7/23. No one has informed me that such a communication has yet occurred and, indeed, I received a call from an uninformed Shade Store technician that very much indicated that it had not.

    Customer Reviews

    1 Customer Reviews

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    Most Recent Customer Review

    Deborah P

    1 star

    03/22/2024

    I ordered custom made Draperies in December from the Shade store in ********,**.60523.The first set of drapes( February 24) are too short. The second set of drapes (March 2024) were too long. Neither set of the drapes were measured correctly. I have requested a refund and their representative, ************************* stated that they do not give refunds but offered to make a third set of drapes. I have lost confidence in the shade store making the curtains correctly and have asked for a full refund on my order. Neither set of drapes were measured correctly first and second set of drapes have gaps at the top. It should be noted that on the first set of drapes the right side is 2" off the floor and the left side is 1.5 inches off the floor and not wide enough to meet in the middle. The second set of drapes are so long that they drape onto the floor. Both sets of drapery material remains wrinkled and looks like they came from a resale shop. Photos will be provided if space allows. Unfortunately, I did not read the reviews from the BBB prior to giving The Shade Store my credit card. After this disappointing experience with The Shade Store I looked at the BBB reviews after the fact to learn that many of The Shade Store customer's have had similar complaints. ********************** logo advertises that they use only the finest materials' and satisfaction. Unfortunately, "satisfaction guarantee" means for The Shade Store Company only because they do refund your money. I have lost confidence in The Shade Store in ********* making my Curtains correctly and asking for a full refund. I am retired and have spent a great deal of money for poor quality, service and workmanship.

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