PSA: DO NOT BUY FROM Bag Avenue (JAIPUR/PUNJAB)
I ordered their "4 bags for ₹1,000" offer after seeing their Instagram page:
https://www.instagram.com/thebagavenue1
I paid ₹1,000 via GPay and was told my order would be delivered within 2–3 days.
On the expected delivery date, instead of receiving my order, I was sent a suspicious-looking invoice stating that I had to pay an additional ₹1,550 as a "temporary warehouse verification amount." I was told this amount would be refunded within five minutes after payment.
This requirement was never disclosed before I placed my order or made the initial payment.
When I called to ask what this "warehouse verification" charge was, the person I spoke to was rude and abusive, and insisted that if I didn't pay the ₹1,550, my original ₹1,000 would also be forfeited. I refused to send any additional money because I was not informed of any such charge beforehand.
He then cancelled my order, and my ₹1,000 was not refunded.
Another thing I noticed: the Instagram page appeared to indicate that the business was based in Punjab, whereas the invoice I received listed a Jaipur address. I don't know the reason for this discrepancy, but it raised further concerns for me.
The invoice I received mentioned:
Address:
Shop No. 12, First Floor, Johri Bazaar, Near Hawa Mahal, Bapu Bazaar, Jaipur – 302003
Phone Numbers:
7347299636
9464871636
DO NOT BUY FROM THEM. THEY ARE A FRAUD. I'm sharing the invoice, WhatsApp number, and his instagram page details so others can make an informed decision before ordering.
