Originally Posted by icurhere2 (Post 13264118)

I even remember the little jingle: Old Milwaukee - tastes as great as its name.

Originally Posted by baglady (Post 13264128)

Ah, that sounds familiar.

Originally Posted by icurhere2 (Post 13264124)

When someone violates written policy as it relates to your job retention action ...

Originally Posted by baglady (Post 13264071)

I had routine stress test and follow up with my cardiologist toay. She said she was taking my photo and putting it up for patient of the year ^

She added that I was a model patient and that my arteries were very happy :D

I believe that translates to an A+^

Originally Posted by baglady (Post 13264137)

Is there anything you can do about it? I'm just saying, don't ruin your night over it.

Originally Posted by baglady (Post 13264137)

Is there anything you can do about it? I'm just saying, don't ruin your night over it.

Originally Posted by sdm1130 (Post 13263028)

Just downloaded TripTracker on my iPhone. It's like TripIt, but it downloads travel information "automagically" (their term) from your airline and hotel accounts. Worth checking out...

Originally Posted by icurhere2 (Post 13264158)

it impacts my tenure (not my colleague's).

Originally Posted by jrzyshawn (Post 13263272)

Boxers down for a KRAZY UA style MR teh weekend of Feb 20th.

jrzyshawn
Brituchenite
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Originally Posted by Brituchenite (Post 13261305)

they messed me around big time, that's what!

I decided to buy Mr.Brit a remote starter for his car for Christmas.

I enlised the help of the box for recommendations. Seems Viper was an OK one to buy.

I spoke with a sales associate at BestBuy. They assured me that it would work on Mr.Brit's car.

I duly purchased said Viper system. Mr.Brit was happy to receive it as Xmas gift.

Two weeks ago, I called to make an appointment to have it installed at BB. (basic installation included in cost ). Man on the phone said we would need to also purchase a by-pass switch, confirmed it was in stock, and made an appointment for 10am on 1/22.

I turned up on 1/22 at 10am. No by-pass switch in stock and we were not on the appointment schedule. Grrr. Installer guy promised to order the part and call me later in the day to reschedule.

He did not call. Nor did he call yesterday. So, I called late in the afternoon to speak with him. He confirmed that he had ordered the part and it was there in stock, but "can I call you back in a minute, I'm with someone". OK, no problem.

He didn't call back!

I called again this morning. He offered me an appointment on February 26th. I said I wanted something earlier, given that I had already turned up in good faith for my first appointment. He offered the 17th, I said "no" and he finally offered the 10th.

So, I said: "OK, put me down for the 10th and let me speak with your Manager". He asks "why do you want to speak with my Manager". I told him I wanted to express my disappointment in their customer service. He dillied and dallied, said to me "hmmm, I'm looking at the wiring diagram for your car. This Viper is not suitable. For your car you need to go to the dealership and purchase a unit there".

Naturally, I expressed my disappointment to him, and hung up!

I then called Corporate Customer Service. Explained what had happened. She was apologetic, put me on hold, called the store to find out what happened, and came back and told me that yes it had happened and I'm sorry you are disappointed with BB; we will refund your purchase in full when you return the item and we will make a note of your disatisfaction in our files.

To which I responded: "that's no use to me; what are you going to do about it for me?" To which she responded: "there's nothing I can do except refund your money. Goodbye!" :mad::mad:

So I went to the local store, asked to speak to the General Manager. Spoke to him, gave him teh same story. He refunded my money and gave me a $25 BB gift card "for my inconvenience".

But, if I hadn't stood my ground (very politely, I might add - no screaming or going off the deep end), I wouldn't have gotten anything.

Originally Posted by icurhere2 (Post 13264082)

Very nice ^

Originally Posted by Anglo Large Clawed Otter (Post 13264083)

Wonderful News! ^

Originally Posted by Flyer_70 (Post 13264110)

^

Originally Posted by Mackieman (Post 13264151)

Winner! ^

Originally Posted by sdm1130 (Post 13263414)

http://www.concierge.com/cntraveler/articles/502250

sbm12 also created a PDF of the article. I don't have the link anymore, but I can forward the PDF to you if you want.

Originally Posted by xyzzy (Post 13263990)

How 'bout if I open up Chez Xyzzy to team :rolleyes: for this on Sunday afternoon/evening? We've got free Internet and free parking!