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I wasn't really sure where I should post this topic so if needed, the moderators can move this to an appropriate spot.
I don't know if it's just me, but I have noticed, moreso over the past couple of years, that too many websites that have that "CONTACT US" feature don't use it properly or don't use it at all.
Often times we'll all have a question about product "ABC" I tend to contact manufacturers during off peak hours, usually early in the mroning before I start my day. I find if I call their 800 number it's anyone's guess who you'll talk too, not to mention the menu process. With CONTACT US I have no problem waiting for the following day for a response.
It used to be that I barely got any responses. Now I find I'm getting what I refer to as BOT repsonse. Smart computers that can answer your questions. They don't really address my concerns and almost no referrence to the question I asked.
Too many companies are interested in sales only and very little to do with customer service anymore. We know that anything customer service is a cost to companies.It's coming across as a major disconnect between the company and the customer
Does anyone know anything about these BOT responses that seemingly are suppose to answer YOUR concerns? They suck big time. Now, I won't deal with companies that can't talk to me
Between and Q&A and questions about product ABC, it's hard to get through to any of them. Really, what kind of service do we get any more?
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I won't deal with companies that can't talk to me
by R. Proffitt 
- 12/6/12 12:34 PM
In Reply to: Website interaction by PorkyJJ
I think you're doing the right thing. I see this a lot in the CNET forums with member searching for answers and once in a while you see the question that if the maker/seller/vendor did not answer, you know the right answer is "Don't buy if they don't answer."
Some members have been upset with me on that but it's the only way to vote and send the message.
-> For example, Windows 8 RT sales are sending the message right now. Might take a while for them to figure it out.
Bob
thanks
by PorkyJJ - 12/6/12 2:01 PM
In Reply to: I won't deal with companies that can't talk to me by R. Proffitt
Thank you for your response. So, I'm NOT the only one that feels this way. tada. I am right after all.
(wait till I tell my wife 
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I get so ticked at some companies that don't seem to care if they hear you or not. And, if they do give you any answer at all, it's usually a one or two word reply.No humanized connection
There is one company that I know virtually everyone on this forum has been to ( I will not mention the store name)
Their stores are great to deal with. Their online services suck royally.
I know that one.
by R. Proffitt - 12/6/12 5:11 PM
They invested in the stores and have (mostly) great people there. I hate to write this but when my problem reaches the point I need help, they usually have to do the factory reset.
But in those cases (except one!) it was my fault as I author apps and could have made a mistake. I make a lot of them as the apps grow.
-> The one exception was another company that when my new laptop would not boot with the smart phone plugged in had me stumped. I called in after I found out it was a common glitch in the BIOS. They needed to get that fixed. The laptop otherwise was as good as it gets.
Sadly they fixed it for me. The laptop on return would lock up in 5 minutes and this big name with 2 letters walked. 9 months later I wrote it off and began sharing my story online. A social rep looked into it but could not correct it either. This company does not make it's own gear so they can't fix the bugs.
So for now until they get the capability to correct product bugs there is no reason to go near their products.
I feel fortunate that it was not a disaster for me as the office swapped out the machine but can you imagine average Joe/Jane?
Bob
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