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DRPD Tool Store – Secret Shopper Review

Jan 3, 2025 Stuart 19 Comments

I shopped at DRPD for the first time.

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“Expert Advice” Case Study: A Phone Call with an SVS “Sound Expert”

Jan 28, 2013 Stuart 5 Comments

In contrast to recent posts that discuss good and horribly poor pre-sale advice from “tool experts,” here is an example of exceptionally good customer service.

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“Expert Advice” Case Study: A Chat with a Sears Tool Expert

Jan 27, 2013 Stuart 7 Comments

Our chat with a Sears “tool expert” did not go as expected at all.

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“Expert Advice” Case Study: A Chat with a Home Depot Husky Tool Specialist

Jan 26, 2013 Stuart 6 Comments

How did our chat with a “Husky Tool Specialist” go? Better than expected – they were at least familiar with Husky’s product line.

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Can You Trust Customer Service for Product Recommendations?

Jan 26, 2013 Stuart 1 Comment

Can you trust the product advice and recommendations offered by brand and retailer customer service reps?

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MSC Industrial Supply Customer Service Experience

Aug 9, 2012 Stuart 8 Comments

Thanks MSC Industrial Supply, for proving that great customer service is still possible!

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Home Depot, Lowe’s, Sears Customer Experience Report Card

Dec 15, 2011 Stuart 11 Comments

We’ve been doing a lot of tool shopping lately, and decided it was a good time to write a quick secret-shopper-type of report to grade the major big box tool and home improvement retailers.

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