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January 4, 2026
Question

Why is customer service giving out incorrect information?

  • January 4, 2026
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On November 28, before committing to a purchase, I spoke with a customer service representative to explain that I wanted to purchase a license as a gift for my son for Christmas (Case Number ADB-42804696-P4N6). They advised me that I could do this and that I would need to provide the invoice/confirmation to my son for him to switch the product to his account. Total cost to me at that time was 78.99CAD as it was on sale (total, with tax - $89.26).

 

My son attempted to add the product to his account this week and was unable to. I contacted customer service again (Case Number ADB-43302342-H8X6), and this time, I was told that it was not possible to transfer the product, that I could be refunded and would have to repurchase the license. I asked if I would get the discounted price and was told I should be able to on the site. This seemed like a reasonable way to resolve the issue, so I accepted the refund.

 

However, the discounted price was not available to me on the site. I had to pay the full cost at 130.99 (including tax, $148.02), using his account.

 

I spoke again with an agent today who told me that i cannot get a partial refund. I'd have to refund the entire thing - and then what? Not buy it until it's on sale again? This is completely unacceptable. It is making enjoyment of this product challenging for my son.

 

I simply want Adobe to provide a refund for the difference between these two amounts (58.76 including the tax). I bought the product in November in good faith based on the conversation I had with the representative and assumed it could be transferred, and again yesterday, assuming I would get the discounted price. To have a third representative tell me that you can't refund a partial amount is ridiculous.

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kglad
Community Expert
Community Expert
January 4, 2026
January 4, 2026

The ticket from today is still open, so I've summarized my concern again.

 

kglad
Community Expert
Community Expert
January 4, 2026

keep us updated.  and an employee may check in ~12 hours.