20 reviews about Alterations Now

verified email - 28 Jun 2016

excellent service and great prices. Have done various tailoring work on mine and my wifes clothing and always a great job.

derricka 20 Nov 2016

Two shirts sleeve shortening - $70. Quality was terrible. Both shirts now look like puffy pirate shirts at the sleeves. Unwearable. Find a local business which will be better priced and undoubtedly better quality. avoid this horrid chain.

Anonymous
verified email - 18 Jan 2016

This is the poorest customer service I have ever experienced and I was also
blatantly ripped off. Firstly, I took the initiative to email Alterations
Now, asking for a quote to hem my jeans. They responded that it was $17 but
they needed to look at the jeans first, which was completely reasonable. I
advised them I was going to come to them the following day at 1pm and they
agreed. The following day, a man took my measurements and we agreed I would
come back after work to collect my jeans. I found it very unusual that he
didn't even ask to take my contact details or record the business
transaction. When I came to collect my jeans, around 5.30pm later that day,
there was a woman there and of course, she had no clue where my jeans were
or even what my name was. She did find them eventually. She then charged me
$35.00 - more than double the quoted price! I asked why the emailed quote
for $17 didn't stand and she said they had to do further hemming work to
make the jeans to a tapered fit like I had requested. No one had told me
this was extra or double the cost! The man apologized for not telling me
but didn't even sound sincere. Then I was told I could only pay in cash
even though there was a clear sign stating the minimum on card transactions
is $30. But, for some dodgy reason, if it's same day service, they only
accept cash. I unhappily paid for the service and went home only to
discover marks on the white jeans, unsure how they got dirty, but after a
wash they were clean again. Ignore the fact that they've been here for 10
years + because it doesn't ensure good quality customer service or pricing.
I will make sure myself and all my friends, family and colleagues never
waste their time and money at Alterations Now.

derricka 20 Nov 2016

Two shirts sleeve shortening - $70. Quality was terrible. Both shirts now look like puffy pirate shirts at the sleeves. Unwearable. Find a local business which will be better priced and undoubtedly better quality. avoid this horrid chain.

verified email - 19 Jul 2015

Just to show my appreciation for the professional job these guys have done on my two suits last week, just in time very good prices and lots of happy faces. Definitely recommend.

derricka 20 Nov 2016

Do not go here! The owner Name Mahbob
She is incredibly rude and argumentative with no respect for her customers. Their prices are exorbitant and definitely not worth it.

verified email - 19 Jul 2015

Have been to them for the past few years, absolutely fantastic, very happy with their job on all my dresses.
This shop has been serving customers for the past 14 years and I have never seen an unhappy one.

derricka 20 Nov 2016

Do not go to them again
Quality and service is not like before
! The owner Name Mahbob
She is incredibly rude and argumentative with no respect for her customers. Their prices are exorbitant and definitely not worth it.

Anonymous
verified email - 19 Oct 2011

I've taken several pairs of pants and jeans to 'Alterations Now' in the city (Collins Street) for shortening and have always been very pleased with the result. I'm very short so always have to have things taken up so it's great to find somewhere convenient where I can get a great job done in just a few days.

verified email - 31 Jan 2011

I am still in shock. I took a much loved dress in for a simple alteration - just to have it taken up at the shoulders. The woman I spoke to demanded the money up front (I paid $45). After trying the dress on it was painfully apparent that she had taken it up way too much, and the dress was rendered unwearable. I genuinely assumed that I would just go back an she would fix the error for me. What shocked me the most was the attitude of the woman. She immediately became defensive and and started saying 'it's not my fault and it can't be fixed', and was becoming quite aggitated even though I was calm. I asked for my money back, seeing as she says she can't fix it (I'm SURE it's fixable) and she said she would not give it to me. When I pointed out the unfairness she started yelling 'don't tell me how to do my job, go to word of mouth why don't you', so here i am! She kept yelling as I was leaving the complex. I have NEVER known such rudeness and unprofessionalism. It takes alot for me to complain, andI am beyond disappointed.

Approximate cost: $45

brighteyes 27 Oct 2011

Thats a shame you didnt read my review first. I don't know how they stay in business.

Hello Billieb, after reading Brighteyes comments, your review should not come as a surprise to us, but it does nevertheless. How unapologetic (and rude) businesses like this remain active, we do not know. However ‘Word of Mouth’ is unquestionably a powerful tool and once people have suffered at the hands of such rude and incompetent individuals, they will not ever return. With the invention of social media sites, dissatisfied customers are ‘spreading the word’ at a much faster rate than ever before. While this should be of great concern to the ‘less than satisfactory’ business amongst us, many remain arrogant, unapologetic and uncompromising. That is until they find that they can no longer pay their bills. While the business in question may not care too much about this at the present time, it will come back to bite them…eventually. How nice of this employer/employee to recommend WOMO, this was very kind of her and she has essentially done you a favour! We thank you for having the courage to speak up about your experience and wish you the best of luck seeking out a more competent business to deal with. Regards, Reeces

verified email - 12 Feb 2010

i was sent there by where i bought my wedding dress to have it altered. it needed to have the sides in, put the hem up on the front and place a button on the back. the woman (wife?) was absolutely lovely. such a friendly person! unfortunately, the job done was horrific. the hem taken up was crooked!!! the person who did it took it up on the side rather than the front (the exposed beading was off centre, and that's what they used as the "front")!! the button placed on the back didn't match the dress, and looks ugly as. the only good thing (which was the biggest job) was the sides. at least that was done ok. i can't take it back and have them fix it as my wedding is too short away. they were two days late as it was....

moral of story: don't take your expensive gowns here!! not worth the hundreds of dollars i forked out!

verified email - 10 Feb 2010

I dropped 3 pairs of pants off to be altered, 1 pair were Ralph Lauren pants $200. I explained clearly and had them explain how they were going to alter them so there would be no mishaps. How wrong i was. They ran a seam down each leg and that was it on the Ralph Lauren pants which i had to unpick as soon as I got home. The other two pairs where done exactly the opposite to how they said they would do them. I couldn't believe it. The women who was there when i picked them up could not speak english and it was difficult to explain what was wrong....although i think she new by looking at the pants. 3 pairs of pants ruined. The owner of the business then rang me and the verbal abuse followed.

Approximate cost: $I didnt pay

billieb 31 Jan 2011

I had a horrific experience with a woman at alterations now today.

Hello Brighteyes, You certainly got more than you bargained for with this business didn’t you?! Needless to say, this is an appalling situation, one that should never have happened in the first place. The sure ‘tell-tale’ sign of an incompetent business is attempting to lay the blame upon the respective customer and then abusing them. It seems as though this business has succeeded within this area. The sure sign of a decent and harmonious business is how they deal with problematic areas, which arise in every business. Obviously, ‘Alterations Now’ have failed you terribly and out of common decency, you should be compensated for your loss. They may have made a ‘quick buck’ but will wear the consequences (publicly) thanks to you (and WOMO). We thank you for such a candid and concise review. Reeces

07 Mar 2009

It was convenient, great value for money but the best part was their efficiency. I have never been to an alterations place and got top quality workmanship done so quickly.

Approximate cost: $10

Anonymous
verified email - 26 Nov 2007

Alterations Now is a compay that provide same day service (infact same hour if required) for clothing alterations at a reasonable price. All items of clothing I have taken to them for altering I have been satisfied with - they always seem to get the right fit/length.

Approximate cost: $13

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