I(finally)Pod
Today I received, via UPS, my new 5th generation, 60 GB, video iPod. The greatest part? I only paid $25 for it! No kidding. I was definitely a skeptic that the system could work.
After careful research, wise advice and much hesitation, I took the plunge and signed up for one of those "Free iPod*" scams. Only this time the scam was on them. :) I outsmarted their system and didn't get ripped off as they planned. Instead I got a $399 iPod for $25 and a lot of stress!
I wouldn't recommend that you run off and sign up for your own free ___________ that they're now offering. If you're really serious about it, send me an email and I'll help you out with some advice. It takes planning and attention to detail. Careful reading and making deadlines are everything. The closest I came to getting scammed was almost clicking on a hidden link and getting charged $35 for it. But I decided to read the fine print first and saved my pocketbook.
I'm also quite good at canceling accounts--AOL, Rhapsody, PeoplePC (Earthlink). They all use the friendly Indian customer service agents (with obviously fake names like Marilyn and Randy!). Those folks are amazing at verbal sparring. Truly amazing! But I still beat them in the end.
I love getting things for cheap, and so this iPod means so much more to me than just breaking down and buying it. If you don't love the thrill of beating the system as much as I do, you should probably just fork over $379 on Amazon. Save yourself the hours of waiting on hold.
posted by Mr. Medalize @ 2/23/2006 07:25:00 PM
4 Comments:
Enjoy your iPod. Sounds like you earned it. :-)
I love Indian customer-service reps. I once signed up for one of those "free credit report when you try our credit card protection service!" things because I was enjoying the rep's lovely Indian accent so much. I regretted it a few weeks later, when I spent 45 minutes on hold trying to cancel the service. Oh well.
I guess Josh should have talked to you before buying his iPod :-)
Sarah L.
I still have a hard time believing that it works, even though I just did it. How can it be possible to get a $400 iPod for $25? Someone is getting ripped off. So maybe I was just lucky and it really is safer to fork over the cash.
I just know that I would never break down and spend that much for such a tiny and fragile piece of electronics. I'm too much of a tightwad...
So I'm glad this scam was available!
Huh. Just realized that my comment went in under "anonymous." Anyway, the first comment was from me.
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