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KrK
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reply to en102
Re: What is going on?

Personally, I find them handy and like automated systems, for what they are. They are useful and quick... beats the long hold times.... And I also understand the business saving money too... it's a win/win all around.... AS LONG AS when I really *DO* need a customer service Rep, THEY ARE THERE.

IE if you can't use the automated system due to some problem, and need to speak to a rep, if they are there, then that's what I call good service. Even a few minutes hold is ok... but being told to call later, or huge wait times, or FEES for talking to the Rep... No way. That's really crappy customer service.
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en102
Canadian, eh?

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reply to KrK
This is one of the reasons companies prefer to do autopay (credit card to check). Less staff, lower cost. Benefit to the consumer... nothing really - having to deal with a 3rd party billing system (ie. credit card company) to handle screw ups.
Customer service has been offshored where it still exists to a certain extent (scripted service).
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