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Moonliner · 07-26-2011, 06:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Prudence

Meanwhile, I channeled my angst into dealing VERY FIRMLY with Comcast. We ordered a self-install kit last week to arrive here by Thursday. Confirmation email says ship to here. Where did it go? Rockville. Where it was returned to the service center for me to make an appointment and stand in line to get it there. NO I WILL NOT! I used my very firm words, told them what I expected them to do, and presto chango they're overnighting it to us here gratis.

Comcast!!! Noooooo!! Don't do it!!!!! We have FIOS in most areas around here. Did you check? Please check! You NEED to check! Not Comcast, pleaseeee!!!

Prudence · 07-26-2011, 06:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Moonliner

Comcast!!! Noooooo!! Don't do it!!!!! We have FIOS in most areas around here. Did you check? Please check! You NEED to check! Not Comcast, pleaseeee!!!

Oh, we actually plan to do FIOS, we just needed to start with Comcast because we could have that up and running the day we arrive, versus having to make an appointment and wait. Now, as soon as we get there the Rat can start working and we can examine the budget to see whether we can afford TV too, or just internets, and make a FIOS appointment at our leisure. It's all part of the cunning plan!

Meanwhile, my hot streak continues. I needed to move the Uhaul pickup date forward as yes, movers are scheduled to pick-up Thursday. So, I go on line and....change will cost $500. Um, what? It's already the most expensive game in town by a lot (but has a much higher load weight maximum, hence our selectiong). It's now nearly $1K more expensive. So, I call. And the guy says yes, that's really how much it would cost. I say: your competitors are much cheaper. He says he doubts it, but if I get quotes for the same days/miles/size truck, they price match. I quickly get quotes $400+ off the *original* quote, for pick-up tomorrow, even. Call back. Woman asks if I would consider keeping our reservation with uhaul if they match it. I say: sure! And presto-chango, saved not only the $500 they tried for but an additional $426 off the original reservation. Because I am on FIRE!

alphabassettgrrl · 07-26-2011, 06:41 PM

Awesome discounting, Pru!

Betty · 07-26-2011, 08:12 PM

Yay Pru!

Morrigoon · 07-26-2011, 08:45 PM

Kevy Baby · 07-26-2011, 09:48 PM

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Originally Posted by 3894

...it would mean spending another 20 min. unscrewing legs.

As opposed to a pregnant woman: can't unscrew that.

3894 · 07-27-2011, 09:39 AM

Join me in a handful of Jelly Bellys? I have an entire bowl full.

Ghoulish Delight · 07-27-2011, 09:52 AM

I bought a Costco bucket of 'em the other day. I've already had my morning share else I'd join you now

Cadaverous Pallor · 07-27-2011, 01:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Ghoulish Delight

I bought a Costco bucket of 'em the other day. I've already had my morning share else I'd join you now

WANT!

Ghoulish Delight · 07-27-2011, 01:46 PM

Come write my next hundred lines of code for me and you can have some.

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Ghoulish Delight I Floop the Pig Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Alternative Swankstyle Posts: 19,348	Come write my next hundred lines of code for me and you can have some. __________________ 'He who receives an idea from me, receives instruction himself without lessening mine; as he who lights his taper at mine, receives light without darkening me.' -TJ
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