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Bank Refunds Tourist After Harrods Declines Return of £4,500 Chanel Bag

Harrods told the customer its staff had no contact with ink, leaving her to seek a chargeback.

Overview

  • American shopper Sarah Palmyra bought the luxury bag at the Chanel boutique inside Harrods during a London trip.
  • After unboxing at her hotel, she says she found pen marks, pulled threads and missing protective wrap on the item.
  • When she returned before her flight, staff declined an immediate refund as a recorded associate cited the need for an investigation.
  • Following that review, Harrods emailed that associates had no contact with ink and said no refund or exchange was available.
  • Palmyra refused delivery of the disputed bag and says her bank refunded the purchase based on her video evidence.