Retail-Marketplace Install Partnerships Leave Consumers Without Recourse for Botched Jobs
When retailers partner with service marketplaces for product installation, accountability gaps emerge with no party accepting responsibility for defective work. Consumers face improper installations, missing parts, and scheduling in unsafe time slots with no clear dispute path. Both the retailer and marketplace deflect responsibility, leaving the customer without a functioning product or refund.
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