On 05/07/2026 at 2:11 PM, I purchased a shirt for approximately $35 from the Zara 5M Migros store in Antalya. After returning home and trying on the product, I realized that the size was too small for me. Therefore, the next day, on 05/08/2026 at around 1:55 PM, I went back to the same store and requested an exchange for a size large.
The employee responsible for returns and exchanges, Ms. Eylül, refused my exchange request by claiming that the product smelled like perfume. Even though I clearly explained that I had never worn the shirt outside, had only tried it on briefly at home, and that any scent could simply have resulted from normal skin contact, my explanation was completely ignored and no assistance was provided.
There were absolutely no signs of use, deformation, stains, or damage on the shirt. I find it unfair and customer-unfriendly that my exchange request was rejected based solely on such a subjective reason. It is completely normal for a customer to try on a newly purchased item at home in order to check the fit and sizing. In addition, my request for an exchange was made only about 24 hours after the original purchase.
From a corporate brand like Zara, I would expect a more solution-oriented and customer-focused approach instead of one that creates unnecessary inconvenience for customers. Because of this negative experience, I am dissatisfied both with the attitude of the store employee and with the arbitrary handling of the exchange process.
I request that my grievance be resolved, that the shirt size exchange be completed, and that I receive a proper response regarding this issue as soon as possible.
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