quoperative

Ok, so Chris doesn’t NEEEEEED an iPhone but he really dropped the ball on his latest smartphone purchase, opting for the poster child for why it’s important to test products before releasing them: the Blackberry Storm.  Yes, and it’s been downhill ever since he got it.  And yes, he really regrets buying the iPhone “wannabe” instead of an actual iPhone.

So I took pity on the guy and we hatched a micro-site to help him raise the money to a) get out of his current contract with Bell and b) purchase a new iPhone.  Sounds suspicious, you think to yourself.  Why give some wanker money for buying a shit phone?  Good point.

Here’s the deal: you give Chris a little money towards getting the iPhone and he’ll give you something in return — he’ll smash the hell out of his Storm in whatever ridiculous way his supporters (i.e. you) suggest and videotape for all of the interweb to enjoy. I think it’s worth a small contribution.

When the baby’s born we’ll eat steaks and bacon, high-five each other, and laugh at jokes like this…

I just experienced some of the worst customer service ever from Tiger Direct. Congrats, guys — you’re even worse than Rogers!

It takes a real visionary organization to deliver — on top of complete and utter incompetence in helping a customer with their problem — service that makes the customer feel like a moron for not understanding the ins and outs of running a business based on drop shipping.  Obviously when I want to cancel my order with you, Tiger Direct, it’s my responsibility as the customer to cancel it with the anonymous drop shipper as well.  Why didn’t I think of that? Thankfully, the gentleman I spoke to in customer service was only too happy to deliver this message in a completely unnecessarily rude and condescending manner. Reminding me yet again why I’m just not smart enough to be working in a call centre. Boy, I wish I had gotten that young man’s name.  I would have loved to have included it here.

So, Tiger Direct… the ball is in your court.  Contact me if you’d like to salvage this blunder.