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Customer Complaints Summary
- 28 total complaints in the last 3 years.
- 5 complaints closed in the last 12 months.
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Initial Complaint
Date:04/12/2025
Type:Product IssuesStatus:ResolvedMore info
Complaint statuses
- Resolved:
- The complainant verified the issue was resolved to their satisfaction.
- Unresolved:
- The business responded to the dispute but failed to make a good faith effort to resolve it.
- Answered:
- The business addressed the issues within the complaint, but the consumer either a) did not accept the response, OR b) did not notify BBB as to their satisfaction.
- Unanswered:
- The business failed to respond to the dispute.
- Unpursuable:
- BBB is unable to locate the business.
Better Business Bureau:
I have reviewed the response made by the business in reference to complaint ID ********, and find that this resolution is satisfactory to me.
Sincerely,
******* *****Business Response
Date: 04/25/2025
Hello,
We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience the customer has experienced with our refund process. The customer was contacted and we were able to find the transaction in question as well as issue a refund.
Thank You,
Minute Key
Initial Complaint
Date:01/15/2025
Type:Delivery IssuesStatus:ResolvedMore info
Complaint statuses
- Resolved:
- The complainant verified the issue was resolved to their satisfaction.
- Unresolved:
- The business responded to the dispute but failed to make a good faith effort to resolve it.
- Answered:
- The business addressed the issues within the complaint, but the consumer either a) did not accept the response, OR b) did not notify BBB as to their satisfaction.
- Unanswered:
- The business failed to respond to the dispute.
- Unpursuable:
- BBB is unable to locate the business.
Better Business Bureau:
I have reviewed the response made by the business in reference to complaint ID ********, and find that this resolution is satisfactory to me.
Sincerely,
**** *********Business Response
Date: 01/20/2025
Hello,
We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience you experienced with your recent order. After reviewing your case, weve located your order and are in the process of resending the product to you. In addition, we have issued a full refund for your purchase.
At Minute Key, we strive to provide the highest level of service to our customers, and we regret that we fell short of your expectations on this occasion. We are committed to resolving this matter to your satisfaction and appreciate your understanding.
Thank you for your patience, and we hope to serve you better in the future.Thank You,
Minute Key
Initial Complaint
Date:11/13/2024
Type:Sales and Advertising IssuesStatus:AnsweredMore info
Complaint statuses
- Resolved:
- The complainant verified the issue was resolved to their satisfaction.
- Unresolved:
- The business responded to the dispute but failed to make a good faith effort to resolve it.
- Answered:
- The business addressed the issues within the complaint, but the consumer either a) did not accept the response, OR b) did not notify BBB as to their satisfaction.
- Unanswered:
- The business failed to respond to the dispute.
- Unpursuable:
- BBB is unable to locate the business.
On Thursday, October 10, 2024, I used kiosk K11970 to make 3 keys and was charged a total of $10.70. None of the keys worked. A refund request was filed on the MinuteKey website later that day. A call was made to follow up on the refund on November 13, 2024. I was not able to understand the first representative and had to call back. The second representative said I could not get a refund since it had been more than 30 days. When I explained that the refund request was filed the same day of purchase, she claimed she could not find the refund request and was not willing to refund any money, but offered coupons instead. I want my money back.Business Response
Date: 11/14/2024
Hello,
We apologize about any inconvenience the customer has experienced with our kiosk/keys. We were able to find the transaction and issue a refund. The customer should have received a refund email notification. We are taking steps to ensure that the kiosk is calibrated and that key accuracy is met to our highest standards.
Thank You,
Minute Key
Initial Complaint
Date:09/16/2024
Type:Product IssuesStatus:ResolvedMore info
Complaint statuses
- Resolved:
- The complainant verified the issue was resolved to their satisfaction.
- Unresolved:
- The business responded to the dispute but failed to make a good faith effort to resolve it.
- Answered:
- The business addressed the issues within the complaint, but the consumer either a) did not accept the response, OR b) did not notify BBB as to their satisfaction.
- Unanswered:
- The business failed to respond to the dispute.
- Unpursuable:
- BBB is unable to locate the business.
Better Business Bureau:
I have reviewed the response made by the business in reference to complaint ID ********, and find that this resolution is satisfactory to me. It satisfies my complaint but I hope in the future and for other customers they fix it so there is a response without needing to go through the BBB to get a response.
Sincerely,
*********************Business Response
Date: 09/17/2024
Hello,
We apologize for any inconvenience the customer experienced with our keys and have taken action to issue a refund. The customer was also contacted and should see the refund within 3-5 business days.
Thank You,
Aj
Initial Complaint
Date:08/20/2024
Type:Service or Repair IssuesStatus:ResolvedMore info
Complaint statuses
- Resolved:
- The complainant verified the issue was resolved to their satisfaction.
- Unresolved:
- The business responded to the dispute but failed to make a good faith effort to resolve it.
- Answered:
- The business addressed the issues within the complaint, but the consumer either a) did not accept the response, OR b) did not notify BBB as to their satisfaction.
- Unanswered:
- The business failed to respond to the dispute.
- Unpursuable:
- BBB is unable to locate the business.
Better Business Bureau:
I have reviewed the response made by the business in reference to complaint ID ********, and find that this resolution is satisfactory to me.
Sincerely,
**** **Business Response
Date: 08/21/2024
Hello,
We are sorry to hear about the experience the customer had with our keys/kiosk, we are taking steps to ensure the kiosk is calibrated properly for key accuracy. We've reviewed the customer's call and transaction details found that the customer was refunded for the amount of $10.60. Our kiosk email receipts and sometimes they get stuck in the spam folder, please ensure the customer has checked his spam folder as an email was sent to email handle workboxstaffing.com. Please let us know if there's anything else we can do. Again, our apologies for any inconvenience this has caused.
Thank You,
Minute Key
Initial Complaint
Date:08/09/2024
Type:Product IssuesStatus:AnsweredMore info
Complaint statuses
- Resolved:
- The complainant verified the issue was resolved to their satisfaction.
- Unresolved:
- The business responded to the dispute but failed to make a good faith effort to resolve it.
- Answered:
- The business addressed the issues within the complaint, but the consumer either a) did not accept the response, OR b) did not notify BBB as to their satisfaction.
- Unanswered:
- The business failed to respond to the dispute.
- Unpursuable:
- BBB is unable to locate the business.
I spent a little over $13 for 3 keys that do not work and one got stuck in the door, causing a headache! All 3 seemed to be a different size! They also did not send a receipt to my email. ****** doesn't provide a refund since they kiosks are independently operated, so they would not accept them back on my next trip to the store, so I contacted them online for a refund. They could not find my transaction with my card so I had to look the information up on my card statement since I had no receipt. They stated they could only provide me coupons for keys that don't work since it was over 30 days. No where on the machine said you must request a refund within 30 days and they never sent me a receipt so I'm not sure if the return terms would be on that, but they should advertise these terms because "Money Back Guarantee" in huge letters on their kiosks does not equate to within 30 days.Business Response
Date: 08/13/2024
Hello,
We're sorry to hear that the customer's keys didn't work. We will have one of our techs visit this location to ensure that it is calibrated properly. A refund for the transaction is in progress. We apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused.
Thank You,
Minute Key
Initial Complaint
Date:06/22/2024
Type:Service or Repair IssuesStatus:AnsweredMore info
Complaint statuses
- Resolved:
- The complainant verified the issue was resolved to their satisfaction.
- Unresolved:
- The business responded to the dispute but failed to make a good faith effort to resolve it.
- Answered:
- The business addressed the issues within the complaint, but the consumer either a) did not accept the response, OR b) did not notify BBB as to their satisfaction.
- Unanswered:
- The business failed to respond to the dispute.
- Unpursuable:
- BBB is unable to locate the business.
I bought 3 keys and not one worked in my door!Business Response
Date: 07/15/2024
Hello,
We apologize for the inconvenience the customer is experiencing and are working towards a resolution. We've attempted to call the customer to get more details about the transaction location and the store address but the phone number provided wasn't active. We have sent an email to the customer and are awaiting on a response to move forward with the requested refund.
Thank You,
Minute Key
Initial Complaint
Date:05/16/2024
Type:Sales and Advertising IssuesStatus:AnsweredMore info
Complaint statuses
- Resolved:
- The complainant verified the issue was resolved to their satisfaction.
- Unresolved:
- The business responded to the dispute but failed to make a good faith effort to resolve it.
- Answered:
- The business addressed the issues within the complaint, but the consumer either a) did not accept the response, OR b) did not notify BBB as to their satisfaction.
- Unanswered:
- The business failed to respond to the dispute.
- Unpursuable:
- BBB is unable to locate the business.
On May 6, 2024 I had 3 keys made at one of Minute key kiosk that did not work even though it said 100% guaranteed. I called to if I could have them adjusted to work ,& they offered a coupon to do the same thing. I went to ****** but they wanted over 9.00 for 1 key this time, & 8.00 for ec additional key. I called my ************** advised that she would get the duplicates because I shouldn't have to run around back & forth for something 100% guaranteed & didn't. I'm 71 with only one house key so she was very concerned that I may lose that one. I called back today 5/16 to request a refund but was informed by ***** that I didn't qualify for a refund & must use the coupon. This is bad business practices & false advertising since it states 100% guaranteed. I never got what was promised to me & what I paid for. I requesting a refund. These machines should be taken out of the stores or inform of correct procedures when don't work.Business Response
Date: 06/07/2024
Hello,
We regret to hear the experience the customer had with our kiosk. After further review it seems that there may have been some confusion regarding the coupons that were issued.
We've gone ahead and reimbursed the customer for the amount requested and have taken the necessary steps to recalibrate the kiosk and test it for key accuracy.
Thank You,
Minute Key
Initial Complaint
Date:05/10/2024
Type:Service or Repair IssuesStatus:AnsweredMore info
Complaint statuses
- Resolved:
- The complainant verified the issue was resolved to their satisfaction.
- Unresolved:
- The business responded to the dispute but failed to make a good faith effort to resolve it.
- Answered:
- The business addressed the issues within the complaint, but the consumer either a) did not accept the response, OR b) did not notify BBB as to their satisfaction.
- Unanswered:
- The business failed to respond to the dispute.
- Unpursuable:
- BBB is unable to locate the business.
Complaint: 21694762
I am rejecting this response because there was no refund for us into our bank account. How would they know what bank account we use? I used a credit card for the purchase. The refund should be added to my credit card. The explanation they give makes no sense and is false
Sincerely,
***********************Business Response
Date: 06/05/2024
Hello,
We've reviewed the customer's inquiry and found that the customer requested a refund on 4/15 and received an immediate response from Minute Key customer service, stating that a refund request was submitted. The method of payment used for this transaction required our credit card vendor to request the refund directly from the customer's banking institution. We've verified with our vendor that this request was successfully sent and that the refund should have been reflected on the customer's banking statement. We apologies for any inconvenience that this has caused the customer and will reach out to ensure that the refund was received.
Thank You,
Minute Key
Business Response
Date: 06/13/2024
Hello,
We understand the customer's frustration and apologize for any inconvenience this has caused. We are working with our payment client in ****** to have this matter resolved as soon as possible. We've reached out to the customer to notify them of next steps.
Thank You,
Minute Key
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