As part of Flipkart’s Big Billions Day Sale, the premium iPhone 13 was announced at as low as Rs 50,000. While this may come as good news for millions, however, some seemed not too happy. An irate set of consumers took to their social media accounts to express their dissatisfaction with Flipkart’s annual sales fest.
Hours after the backlash, Flipkart issued a statement saying that 70 per cent of its deliveries were successful and that only a minor fraction was impacted due to anomalies.
On Monday, the Internet was abuzz with the complaints of several consumers who have claimed that their iPhone 13 orders have reportedly got cancelled. Not only this, many consumers had also stated that their refund via Flipkart was taking unusually long.
Several users on social media have claimed that there is a shortage of units amid heavy demand for iPhone 13. Many have attributed the soaring demand of iPhone 13 lead to the order cancellation of many.
Below are some reactions from users on Twitter.
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Several users took to their social media to seek help in raising complaints over cancelled orders.
how to complain in Consumer court any one please help me #FlipkartBigBillionDays #Flipkart @Flipkart… https://t.co/ONbpHHEiSj
— PraneethMP (@mohanumpraneeth) 1664005684000
Booked iPhone 13 during the Big Billion Day Sale & was eagerly waiting for the delivery. The product was cancelled… https://t.co/azubw4AA6M
— Pulkit Jain (@PlantBiochem) 1664027233000
As if orders getting cancelled was a problem, this user has been struggling to return a duplicate iPhone 13 that was delivered to her.
Fraud by FlipkartStruggling for last 21 days to return duplicate Iphone 13Heating Problem & HangingPutted return… https://t.co/Nxf50I3g9s
— Sneha Chakraborty (@SnehaCh80416483) 1663578839000
A user went on to call the Big Billion Days sale a scam.
#Flipkart #flipkartscam #BoycottFlipkart Flipkart BBD is nothing but just a scam. people try to to get their order… https://t.co/yf5JNDSDhs
— Manav (@Manav18812537) 1664041818000
A user said that her iPhone 13 was out for delivery, however, it got cancelled at the last moment.
#flipkart #shame #flipkartsale #flipkartscam #shameonflipkartThis order was shipped yesterday, supposed to be deli… https://t.co/u4Zokt9DsD
— Shweta Singh (@ShwetaSingh6397) 1663903471000
A user said that his iPhone 13 was cancelled 20 hours after he placed the order.
Yesterday I order some of items from flipkart big billion days offer. After 20hours they cancelled my orders by upd… https://t.co/2emwGlEI8i
— Jatin Gabs (@JatinGabs) 1663870481000
Meanwhile, Flipkart has issued a clarification on the issue. The brand has said that 70 per cent of orders delivered successfully and only a minor fraction of orders were canceled due to anomalies.
“Flipkart is a customer first ecommerce marketplace and always ensures that customers’ interests are protected. We understand that close to 70% of all iPhone orders placed across cities including Guntur, Gorakhpur, and Siliguri have been successfully delivered by the Sellers. Further, a minor fraction of orders (
The ninth edition of Flipkart’s The Big Billion Days Sale is being held between September 23 and September 30. The annual sales fest by Flipkart comes with a plethora of offers on a wide range of products including consumer tech, home appliances, fashion accessories, etc. Apple products, especially iPhones, are among the biggest draws of the sales fest. The portal had announced that it will allow users to pre-book products by paying Rs 1 as a token advance.
