Todays Dilbert Cartoon
I am not a frequent reader of Dilbert but for some reason I read todays. One I thought it was funny, 2 it has felt like I have been in this situation before. I like helping people fix there tech stuff that is broken or not working right. Don’t get me wrong I like helping people it just feels like sometimes your being used to fix their stuff and once it works you never or rarely hear from them again. Oh well. See the comic strip below.
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Newegg Customer Service Experience
Thursday night I got an
email from Newegg
advertising an upcoming
promotion. I looked
through it and found
that they were advertising a portable hard drive for $23.99. As I looked further it
appeared it was a
price error so I got onto their live customer service chat and the
following
occurred. All names have been changed to protect identieis.
The Problem
Chat Information
Please wait while we connect you to a Newegg
representative. You are number 24 in the queue.
Chat Information
Thank you for contacting Newegg. My name is —–. How
may
I assist you today?
LiquidRetro: Hi, I noticed
in the email promotion you just sent out that you have a product that
is miss
linked. I
would
like the typed product
for the advertised price on this website
http://promotions.newegg.com/NEemail/promo013007in/Networking/index.html?CMP=EMC-PR-MKT-I-013007&ATT=Networking.
NeweggCSRep: Well can I
have the item number of the one you desire?
LiquidRetro: the item
number is on that promotions page it is WDXMS1600TN
NeweggCSRep: Let me
check into the promo code you provided. One moment please…
LiquidRetro: ok
NeweggCSRep: Yes the
item is indeed $23.99. But the advertised one is for item #
N82E16833130111.
Please add this item to cart and you will see the price of $23.99.
LiquidRetro:No you
misunderstood me. I
want the item that
is described the Western Digital Hard drive for 23.99
NeweggCSRep: I see. But
the hard drive you mentioned is currently sold as $140.99.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16822136060
LiquidRetro: The email I
just received states that item Western Digital Passport 2.5″ External
Hard
Drive Model #: WDXMS1600TN · 160GB, 5400 RPM ·
USB 2.0 Price: $23.99. I would
like this advertisement honored.
NeweggCSRep: There might
be a description error on the webpage you provided. I have already
forwarded
your email to our Product Support department for review. Once we
investigate
this issue we will make any changes necessary to the item description
and/or
photos in order to rectify this situation. Sorry for the inconvenience.
LiquidRetro: You are not
understanding me. I WANT THE HARD DRIVE AS ADVERTISED FOR $23.99
NeweggCSRep: I do
understand you. The advertised item is for item # N82E16833130111.
Please click
http://promotions.newegg.com/NEemail/promo013007in/Networking/index.html?CMP=EMC-PR-MKT-I-013007&ATT=Networking
and add it to cart, the item will then shows item # N82E16833130111.
Well, at this point I decided that since I am not
getting the hard drive
for 23.99.
I
decided to be cocky and see
how far I could go before I got kicked off the chat helpline.
During this part I was
talking with a friend
and we both came up with what I said
The Hit
LiquidRetro: Hey your name
is cute? Are you from
NeweggCSRep: I am so
sorry \LiquidRetro. I will contact our related dept to correct the
error. Please
always
refers to the price on the item description webpage.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16822136060
NeweggCSRep: By the way
I am not from
LiquidRetro: Oh too bad its
a great city. The
women their are so Hot. Especially
the butt.
NeweggCSRep: Haha…
The
Score
NeweggCSRep: Well in
this case I would like to offer you $15.00 credit upon your next order
on item
# N82E16822136060 as an exception for this inconvenience.
NeweggCSRep: Thanks for
your kind reminding.
LiquidRetro: Ok. That will
be sufficient. Will
the credit only
be
on the hard drive or can i use it on other newegg purchases?
NeweggCSRep: The credit
will be offer upon your next order on the mentioned hard drive.
NeweggCSRep: You may
simply contact us back with the new order number and I will then remove
$15.00
from your new order.
LiquidRetro: Oh I am not
really interested in purchasing that hard drive at that price. Could it possibly
become a general credit?
NeweggCSRep: Ok. Since
you are really a kind guy I would like to offer you $15.00 upon your
next order
on either of the item you desire.
NeweggCSRep: Can I have
your login email address?
LiquidRetro: Myemail@email.Com Thanks
LiquidRetro: Could you just
credit this product
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16820134215&CMP=EMC-PR-MKT-I-013007&ATT=N82E16820134215
LiquidRetro: I am looking
at purchasing it
NeweggCSRep: Well this
item is $13.99 and is offered free 3Day shipping. If you order right
now I can
remove the item price for you directly from your new order.
LiquidRetro: So it would
them cost me nothing correct?
NeweggCSRep: Yes. I can
wait here for your order number if you do it right now…
LiquidRetro: Your order#
is: xxxxxxxx
NeweggCSRep: Let me take
a look into that. One moment please…
LiquidRetro: no problem
take your time
NeweggCSRep: I have
already removed the item price from this order. It is a free order at
the
moment. You may verify this information online.
LiquidRetro: Ok
It looks like it is $0.00 Thanks very much
Now I decide to be even more cocky because I
already got a free microSD
card out of it. I
reverted back to the
discussion on the French
LiquidRetro: I appreciate
it very much. I told you The French were good looking. Here is a french
news anchor
that is so HOT! http://www.fresh99.com/news-anchor-melissa-theuriau.htm
NeweggCSRep: You are so
welcome LiquidRetro. It is really interesting talking with you. I agree with you. The
French is good looking.
LiquidRetro: Thanks you
have been an excellent CS rep. How do you compare to her?
NeweggCSRep: Of course
she is prettier than me…
LiquidRetro: How would I
know. You sound very nice and your very helpful and accommodating
NeweggCSRep: :-))))))))
You know, I am not a confident girl. Anyway thanks for your kind words.
LiquidRetro: Well again
Thanks and you have my email if you ever want to chat
NeweggCSRep: Sure. Is
the email your MSN account?
LiquidRetro: no My MSN is MyMSNAccount@Hotmail.Com
NeweggCSRep: :-D. I see.
Will chat with you after work if I have time.
NeweggCSRep: HerMSNAddress@MSN.Com
NeweggCSRep: Yeah..
There are still 16 customers waiting to be served. Have a good night.
LiquidRetro: You too
NeweggCSRep: Bye LiquidRetro.
It all ends well, I get a free 1gb micrSD card, and
she wants to talk
to me afterwork… very strange. This
goes to show you that being cocky can get you free stuff, sometimes.
My advice to anyone who is going to deal with a CS rep is
to act cocky
and if your lucky, and get a chick you might score free stuff!
Note: For those having a Super Bowl Party no T.V. over 55†Allowed
Just a quick word of caution for people planning to have a Super Bowl party Sunday. The way the current United States copywrite laws are written it is illegal to have a TV over 55 inches and show the game.
According to Title 17 Chapter 1 § 110 Limitations on exclusive rights: Exemption of certain performances and displays
(II) if the performance or display is by audiovisual means, any visual portion of the performance or display is communicated by means of a total of not more than 4 audiovisual devices, of which not more than one audiovisual device is located in any 1 room, and no such audiovisual device has a diagonal screen size greater than 55 inches, and any audio portion of the performance or display is communicated by means of a total of not more than 6 loudspeakers, of which not more than 4 loudspeakers are located in any 1 room or adjoining outdoor space;
This law is such a joke especially today with people having new giant TV’s I guess the friend who I helped install a new 71″ Samsung DLP tv is probably going to be breaking this joke of a law.
Sources
http://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/html/uscode17/usc_sec_17_00000110—-000-.html
http://techdirt.com/articles/20070201/140812.shtml
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As always more photos can be found in the gallery.
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