Re: Bargaining With Comcast
Nixon.D
manner. Along with other things you need to explain (in very
subtle/indirect ways of course) to them that you're Afro/Am., on welfare,
voted for Obamo, love WolfBlitzer, and are forced make a decision between
Cable TV and Health Care.
You make a good enough case and they'll even throw in the SUPER-WIDEBAND
internet hookup... !
McD.OfMerryland
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"El Castor" <No_...@Here.Com> wrote in message
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> It is a little known fact that Comcast is willing to bargain with it's
> customers in a manner reminiscent of an Arab selling a camel in the
> flea market. Here's how to save significant bucks on your current
> bill:
>
> The following works with Comcast. Your mileage may vary with other
> service providers.
>
> 1. Be prepared to give Comcast your complete package of TV, phone, and
> Internet service. You can probably save money by letting them bundle
> it, but if it isn't already bundled, make sure you know what each
> service is costing.
>
> 2. Comcast's big ticket service is TV, so research another TV provider
> in your area -- preferably one that also offers Internet and phone
> service, such as AT&T's Uverse. They all have introductory offers for
> new customers. Find out what that offer is. It's also good to know
> what the Comcast intro offer is, since that's what you will be
> shooting for.
>
> 3. Call Comcast and politely explain that you are looking at an
> alternate provider and just in case you should decide to switch, you
> want to know if you can stop your service in the middle of a billing
> period, or should you wait until the very end of the period. This
> question will set off alarm bells at Comcast and put them in "Customer
> Retention" mode. Let the camel trading begin.
>
> 4. They will make you an offer which will result in considerable
> savings over your current bill, and probably throw in free HBO. If you
> can bundle all three services, phone, TV, and Internet, you will most
> likely save even more -- probably in excess of $50 per month. That
> offer will probably be similar to the intro rate that new customer's
> pay. If it's not, point that fact out in a firm but polite tone.
> Anyhow, come to an agreement that saves you significant bucks.
>
> 5. Now comes the crucial part. This is a temporary reduction. You
> haven't gone through this charade for a 3 month deal! Insist on one
> year! Unless it's a year, you're switching! Etc. They will cave and
> give it to you for a year -- at least that has been my experience.
>
> 6. Mark the expiration date of your one year deal on your calendar. A
> week or two in advance, give them a call. In a whining tone explain
> that you believe your bill is about to go up, and you want to know
> exactly what the new amount will be. They will understand what you are
> getting at, and extend it for another year at the same rate -- at
> least that has been my experience. (-8
Nixon.D
"Gary" <n...@none.com> wrote in message
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> manufacturer's sales reps on a regular basis to discuss how my company
> could buy their products for less. There was always some give and
> take. They'd give us a cheaper price if we bought a larger quantity.
> Or sometimes, we came out better to accept a higher price in return
> for low interest loans to cover our purchases over a period of time.
> It was fun.
>
> My immediate superior was one of Abraham's descendants and I enjoyed
> not only his business acumen but his social presence at out weekly
> lunch. I could always tell when I had done well in my latest
> negotiations. As we parted company after lunch, Dave would give me
> my marching orders -- and his highest compliment: "Chew 'em down,
> Gary ! Chew 'em down!"
>
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You misunderstood him my friend. He was saying, "JEW 'em down, JEW 'em
down" !!
(a frequently-used expression among us free of political correctness).....
Intelligent Jews don't get upset at its use.
McD.OfMerryland
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AndyS
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>
> You misunderstood him my friend. He was saying, "JEW 'em down, JEW 'em
> down" !!
> (a frequently-used expression among us free of political correctness).....
>
> Intelligent Jews don't get upset at its use.
>
> McD.OfMerryland
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Andy comments:
I understand that the phrase is often considered by Jews to be
derogatory
but I fail to understand why. To my way of thinking, the stereotype
of being
cunning and skillful in business is a positive trait.
I suppose that those who go around with a chip on their shoulder,
always
looking to interpret an innocent comment as an insult, get really
upset about
such a "label".....
Well, the Scottish are supposed to be "cheap" and "thrifty", and,
as far
as I know, that stereotype has a basis in fact. It certainly is in my
case,
as my wife oftens reminds me....
And Asians are "supposed" to be bad drivers. I have very little
experience
on that issue, but , judging from the way my little Chinese
grandaughter
bumps into things, I am willing to go along with it.
And Indians are reputed to be "alcoholics". All I know about
that is
that all the liquor store owners in Navarro County are Indian,........
or maybe
that's Pakistani...... not sure...
:>))))) Andy in Eureka, Texas
Nixon.D
"AndyS" <andys...@juno.com> wrote
> Well, the Scottish are supposed to be "cheap" and "thrifty", and,
> as far
> as I know, that stereotype has a basis in fact. It certainly is in my
> case,
> as my wife oftens reminds me....
And for sure! I get that reminder often
here.......................................
sr
"AndyS" <andys...@juno.com> wrote in message
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everyone has that talent. And we admire those that do possess the gift
Ga...@comcast.net
"AndyS" <andys...@juno.com> wrote in message
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yall left out nigger-rigging