That’s one of my dad’s favorite quotes. Another being “Great. Another little piece of plastic to step on in the middle of the night.” But, I’ve learned to live by that first quote. Especially when it comes to spending your money. Here’s some great advice from Consumerist reader Virginia in regards to cell phone contracts.
• Decide what you want (free phones, an amazing plan) and stick to it
• Don’t bother with front-line customer service reps
• Pit one company’s offer against the other
• Don’t be a sucker for their first offer
• Escalate up the customer service chain until you reach someone powerful enough to to give you what you want
Makes perfect sense. Pit one company against another. Bleed them dry and take everything you can. Because it’s not like Mr. & Mrs. Cingular aren’t gonna get to eat because you got a great deal. Or as my boy Nick says, “It’s not like they’re gonna beat you up & take away your birthday.” Amen Sista, Amen.
“If you don’t ask, you don’t get” – Carl Lightman
That’s one of my dad’s favorite quotes. Another being “Great. Another little piece of plastic to step on in the middle of the night.” But, I’ve learned to live by that first quote. Especially when it comes to spending your money. Here’s some great advice from Consumerist reader Virginia in regards to cell phone contracts.
Makes perfect sense. Pit one company against another. Bleed them dry and take everything you can. Because it’s not like Mr. & Mrs. Cingular aren’t gonna get to eat because you got a great deal. Or as my boy Nick says, “It’s not like they’re gonna beat you up & take away your birthday.” Amen Sista, Amen.
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