I placed an order with Grofers last week and the order was delivered today. Since the delivery is more than a week from the date of order placement, I had to buy a couple of items from the local market. I contacted Grofers customer support by chat with a request to delete 2 items from the placed order. On the chat, I was communicated that I can return the items at doorstep.
My parcel came today in three sealed bags (plastic). I mentioned to the delivery person that I need to return two items. He said if that is to be done, he will need to open all the three bags and spead the items on ground to take a photo. Else the company will not trust and that is a company policy. Though the item to be returned was found in the first bag itself, he continued to open the other bags and spread all the items on the ground. He was arguing with me that if I did not want this, I should accept the order first and then request a return. How customer friendly are these procedures and how safe is it to allow customers to take food items home first and then return to be given to another customer. The safety norms are being compromised in these Covid times. Attaching the photo of the items spread on the ground by the Grofers delivery person. There seems to be no concern for safety and hygiene. Ironically there is no phone number or email number on their app to lodge a complaint - only chat bots with minimal options. There seems to be no care for customer. Highly disappointing
Grofers customer support has been notified about the posted complaint.