  Anonymous Premium join:2004-06-01 IA | reply to GamerGeek Re: Why people hate tech support, and why tech support hates peo
They need to confirm that customer has a warranty. Otherwise they will not help you for free. |
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  GamerGeek
join:2003-07-26 Fortuna, CA
| said by Anonymous :They need to confirm that customer has a warranty. Otherwise they will not help you for free. As I stated before, I KNOW why they have to ask you so many questions. I'm in customer service myself. What I'm saying is why does it have to go so far when the fix is holding a button for ten friggin' seconds?
And don't get me started on the whole warranty issue. I've assisted people with products that are 8 and 9 years old, got them working, then receive a paycheck every 2 weeks. As a CSR I get paid to HELP people, not aggravate them. I could care less if it's under warranty, especially when it's a minor issue. I give them service with which they are happy. That's why the dude in the call is throwing curses every 3 words; the CSR wasn't helping him. |
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  Slidetbone Mazin Go Premium join:2002-11-10 Land O Lakes, FL
| reply to Anonymous said by Anonymous :They need to confirm that customer has a warranty. Otherwise they will not help you for free. Exactly!!! We all hate the automated systems, but companies have it in place because it costs more to "humanly" handle a call versus placing a recorded menu with possible solutions. Thats the way it is. Maybe one day, some of you will run a call center and realize the costs involved. This tech did the right thing because the solution is not free at any warranty center. They need proof that the end user purchased the unit, the date it was purchased and other account confirmation methods. It's the way it is.
We need to get used to it; all service providers are going the automated way to save on overhead costs. It is here to stay. |
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