Customer Service Letters: Fix Errors & Build Relationships with Examples & Templates
Letter #1: Clarification on Paint Order Pricing
Thank you for your inquiry about the paint cost. The price you mentioned was for our generic brand. You upgraded to Doe paint with a ten-year warranty, which is reflected in the final price. We apologize for any confusion and are confident you'll be satisfied with the paint's quality.
Letter #2: Clarification on Lilac Bush Order
Thank you for your letter regarding the lilac bush. Your order was for lilac #47, not a dwarf variety. We are happy to exchange it for the dwarf lilac if you prefer, either within two weeks or next spring. Please call our toll-free number to arrange this.
Letter #3: Resolution for Incorrect Rug Order
We apologize for the error with your Persian rug order. While our records match your order, we understand the importance of customer satisfaction. We will gladly exchange the rug and ask that you cover the return shipping cost. Please use the enclosed label (MRA123) for the return.
Letter #4: Explanation of New Account Balance Policy
We understand your concern about the surcharge. As communicated in recent mailings, our new policy requires a $100 minimum monthly balance to avoid fees. While your average balance was $300, it fell below $100 on January 29, triggering the charge. If you have further questions, please contact our Adjustments Manager, [name].
Letter #5: Clarification on Return Policy
Thank you for contacting us regarding your return. Our policy allows returns within 30 days of purchase with a receipt. As your purchase was made on [date], it falls outside this window. However, we value your business and can offer [alternative solution].
Letter #6: Clarification on Product Availability
We apologize for the misinformation regarding [product name]'s availability. The product is currently out of stock and expected to be available again on [date]. We apologize for any inconvenience caused and are happy to notify you when it's back in stock.
Letter #7: Explanation of Warranty Coverage
Thank you for contacting us about your [product name]. While we understand your frustration, the damage described is not covered under our warranty as it falls under [reason for exclusion]. However, we can offer [alternative solution or repair options].
Letter #8: Clarification on Shipping Charges
We apologize for the confusion regarding your shipping charges. The additional fee is for [reason for charge]. Our standard shipping rates apply to [conditions]. We value your understanding and are happy to answer any further questions.
Letter #9: Resolution for Incorrect Order Fulfillment
We apologize for the error in your order. You received [incorrect item] instead of [correct item]. We have shipped the correct item and enclosed a return label for the incorrect one. We value your business and apologize for any inconvenience.
Letter #10: Clarification on Subscription Renewal
Thank you for contacting us about your subscription renewal. The renewal date is [date], as per our terms and conditions. You may cancel before this date to avoid further charges. Please let us know if you have any questions.
Letter #11: Addressing Incorrect Order Details
We understand there seems to be a misunderstanding regarding your order. You mentioned [Incorrect Information], but our records indicate [Correct Information]. To ensure accuracy, we kindly request you to confirm the details provided.
Letter #12: Clarifying Misinterpreted Service Terms
We noticed a discrepancy in our recent communication. You stated [Customer's Misinterpretation], however, our policy clearly outlines [Actual Policy/Terms]. We apologize for any confusion caused and are happy to answer any further questions.
Letter #13: Correcting a Billing Misunderstanding
We are writing to clarify a misunderstanding regarding your recent bill. You mentioned [Customer's Incorrect Assertion], but after reviewing your account, we found [Actual Billing Details]. We apologize for any inconvenience caused and have adjusted your bill accordingly.
Expert Tips
- Thank the customer for their feedback or inquiry.
- Acknowledge their concern or point of view.
- Politely explain the correct information or policy.
- Provide evidence or documentation to support your explanation, if applicable.
- Offer a solution or alternative to address the customer's concern, if possible.
- Maintain a professional and respectful tone throughout the letter.
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Sample Sentences
- Thank you for your call about this month's bill.
- I have checked your August 31 statement, and compared it with the information you furnished me.
- Your query about water usage and billing has been forwarded to me.
- We received your letter reporting that part of your shipment was missing, even though you were billed for all of it.
- I am sorry to hear that the dolls you received were the wrong size.
- Thank you for bringing to our attention your concern about invoice #456.
- Your letter about the price you were charged for your crystal glassware was forwarded to me.
Key Phrases
- am sorry to hear
- appeared to be an error in
- appreciate doing business with you
- appreciate your choosing us to
- for your call about
- for sharing your concern about
- for your letter about
- for expressing your concerns
- for writing to us about
- for contacting us about
- for taking the trouble to
- has been forwarded to me
- have processed your request
- informing us that
- received your request
- received your letter
- received your letter about the
- seemed there was an error in your
- seemed to be a discrepancy on your
- thank you for
- that part of your shipment was missing
- that your merchandise was damaged
- that you had not yet received your shipment
- that part of your shipment seemed to be missing
- was forwarded to me
- your query about
- your inquiry about
- your concern about
- your inquiry regarding
Sample Sentences
- We reviewed your file for possible errors, but I am afraid we did not find any. It appears that the bill we sent was accurate. I am enclosing a copy of all your orders for the past three months, so you can compare them with your records.
- I still find your account balance to be $930, but I think I can see where a misunderstanding may have arisen. The credit of $238 for the goods you returned was reflected on your July statement. We received the goods on July 30, so perhaps you had not expected the credit to come through so rapidly?
- I understand that your water bill seems somewhat high for spring, considering that you have not yet started watering your yard, but this was actually our first meter-reading in four months. It is very difficult to read a water meter during the winter months, so we bill on the basis of estimated usage. Your winter usage was slightly higher than we estimated, hence the increased charge.
- Although we are able to ship seeds and bulbs within 48 hours,
we ship our nursery stock from Springfield, Kansas, which takes
up to three weeks. We include this information in the catalog and on the shipping label, but it is easy to overlook in the excitement of planning a garden. - The dolls, as you know, come in three sizes: large, medium, and small. I have enclosed a copy of your order, which shows the catalog number of the larger dolls, along with the price of the medium ones. We went with the catalog number, seeing as you have ordered the larger dolls several times before. I apologize for not checking with you.
- We have reviewed your order forms and our calculations, and they appear to be correct. I am enclosing the relevant copies for your review.
- The prices on your bill are the same as those on our price list, which has not changed over the past nine months. I am enclosing a copy of the price list for your review.
Key Phrases
- according to our files
- after reviewing your account
- after reviewing your order form
- all appear to be correct
- apologize for not checking with you first
- bill we sent was accurate
- billing statement was sent out after
- compared your information with
- didn't find any errors in
- double-checked everything
- enclosed are copies of
- enclosed are the results of
- enclosing the relevant copies for your review
- enclosing a copy of the price list for your review
- examined these for possible errors
- has not changed over the past
- have reviewed your order forms
- have enclosed a copy of your order
- have reviewed your account
- have rechecked your bill
- have checked your statement
- have discovered that
- have made our share of mistakes
- have thoroughly investigated the
- hence the increased rate
- hence the late charge
- is easy to overlook
- it appears that
- our usual practice in such cases is to
- our records show that
- perhaps you had not expected
- prices on your bill are the same as
- results of our investigation
- reviewed your file
- ship our stock from
- so you can compare them with
- think I have found the error
- think I see where the misunderstanding may have arisen
- this information was listed on the
- to enable you to compare them
- verified the accuracy of
- was credited to your account on
- was included in the catalog
- was slightly higher than we had estimated
- were no apparent discrepancies between
- your account balance seems to be correct
- your account balance still comes out at
- your check arrived after
Sample Sentences
- If, after reviewing this information, you still have any questions, please feel free to call me.
- It appears, however, that your current balance is correct. Please let me know if I can help you further.
- Please rest assured that our meter readers are careful and accurate. We are committed to keeping our customers' costs as low as possible.
- Your roses should arrive within the next two weeks. If you are in any way dissatisfied with them, be sure to contact us again.
- We have already shipped the medium dolls. If you wish to return the larger ones, please use the enclosed shipping label.
- If you have any additional information, or there is something we have overlooked, please don't hesitate to call us.
- If you have further concerns about this matter, please call me at 555-5555.
Key Phrases
- after reviewing this information
- are open to further discussion
- are careful and accurate
- are unable to refund your
- be sure to contact us again if
- can find no evidence of an error
- can verify the costs
- committed to keeping our prices as low as possible
- feel free to contact me directly
- hope this will answer your question about
- if you still have any questions
- if you are in any way dissatisfied
- if you feel that we have overlooked anything
- if you wish to return the
- if you think further action is warranted
- if you have any additional information
- if you have additional information
- if you have any more questions about
- if you have further concerns about
- if this is not satisfactory
- if you have further requests
- if I can be of any further assistance to you
- let me know if
- our breakdown is as follows
- please feel free to
- please don't hesitate to
- please use the enclosed shipping label
- should arrive within the next two weeks
- will be happy to answer any questions
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