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Old Aug 1, 2005 | 3:25 pm
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Originally Posted by stimpy
I'm in the US now and I called up I-C Ambassador customer service and the first thing I learned is that all calls to Ambassador service are routed to the Phillipines.

They said to fix the problem I would need to fax the hotel receipt to them. I said it's pretty expensive for me to send a fax to the Phillipines. They said no problem, you can fax it to London. I explained that this too would be expensive. However I was flattered that they think I'm even capable of sending an international fax. Most Americans wouldn't know a country code if you hit them over the head with it.

So I asked them to call the hotel and get the receipt from them. She said that if I don't hear from her within an hour, to call back. I said I doubt you are going to find out in an hour seeing as how it is 3:30am in Beijing. Maybe I'll try back tomorrow.
I think the fact you're in beijing shows that you have an idea what a country code is.

I'm suprised they don't at least have a laison office in the states here to give the 'illusion' that those call center jobs are stateside.

To be honest, I've never made an overseas call so I have no idea how to do it. Never had to.. i'm a recreational flyer and handle any hotel/hostel reservations via email/online.. so why have I needed to?
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