Pre-used item and refused return
I am sharing a similar experience to some of the recent low star reviews.
Short version:
I believe this company is pulling from a large bin of used or returned parts and reselling them as new. If you want to email someone who comes across like an "apathetic teenager with poor grammar", this is the company for you.
Long version:
I ordered a light from Lotus through Buy-Rite. The product that arrived looked like the spring clips had already been damaged (likely from a prior install), and the driver included was for a different light. I reached out, and they sent a replacement driver. I was willing to overlook the used spring clips at that point.
Later, due to a design change, I tried to source the same light in a different color.
The attitude and aptitude of what seemed like a teenager/ a person with their first customer service job was in charge of emailing back and forth, very frustrating.
I had to follow up multiple times about a colored baffle/ trim, and they eventually responded that it only comes in round bronze. However, the spec sheets, SKUs, and other retailers clearly show multiple combinations of reflectors and trims. It was obvious they didn’t understand their own product.
At that point, I lost confidence that they could resolve the issue, so I requested to cancel the new order and return the original light.
They responded that I would be responsible for a restocking fee and return shipping. I pushed back, noting that the light appeared used. They said they would check with Lotus. After nine days with no update (unsurprisingly), I followed up again.
They ultimately told me that Lotus refused the return and that I would still need to pay return shipping.
I had to submit a CC dispute for refused return.
31 marzo 2026
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