Key Takeaways
- Flipkart cancels Nothing Phone 3 orders citing “incorrectly listed price”
- Multiple customers report delivery delays and pickup failures
- Some early buyers received devices at heavily discounted prices
- Similar issues occurred during recent iPhone 16 sale
Flipkart’s Diwali sale has turned problematic for many Nothing Phone 3 buyers, with widespread order cancellations and delivery delays. While the e-commerce platform offered the smartphone at nearly 50% discount, numerous customers reported last-minute cancellations and logistical failures.
Order Cancellations and Customer Frustration
Shortly after the sale began, social media platforms flooded with complaints from angry customers. Tipster Abhishek Yadav shared evidence of his Nothing Phone 3 order being cancelled despite confirmation. The seller cited “incorrectly listed price” as the reason, refunding Rs 23,956 along with reward coins.
Yadav noted that only customers who purchased through Flipkart Minutes and received immediate delivery were fortunate enough to secure the deal.
Delivery and Pickup Nightmares
One user reported an astonishing eight failed pickup attempts for his return. Originally scheduled for October 3, the pickup kept failing until October 7. Another customer described his experience as the “worst,” with his order stuck at the nearest hub for over a week without delivery.
The customer revealed that Flipkart extended the delivery date by another week without notification, prompting him to declare he would no longer order from the platform.
History Repeating Itself
This situation mirrors Flipkart’s recent iPhone 16 128GB Dusshera sale, where similar deep discounts led to delivery failures and customer dissatisfaction. The pattern suggests systemic issues during high-volume festival sales.
Some Successful Deliveries
Despite the widespread issues, a small number of early buyers successfully received their Nothing Phone 3 devices at significantly reduced prices. These customers, primarily those who used Flipkart Minutes, are enjoying their new smartphones without any problems.
The combination of aggressive discounts and festival sale volumes appears to be overwhelming Flipkart’s operational capabilities. With the Diwali sale continuing, the platform faces mounting pressure to resolve these issues while honoring its promotional commitments.
