ALMOST FREE LONG DISTANCE??

dmbsuperfan

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I've heard from the DVD Coupon Post that there is a website called talk.com, where you are reimbursed 100% for your long distance bills in Amazon.com gift certificates. You pay $5.95 as a monthly fee, 7 cents a minute, and after you pay your bill, you'll receive Amazon GC's in the amount within 5 days of payment. It sounds really awesome, but I'm not sure I trust those guys over there. Anyone with experience in this?

Moderator: if I don't have this in the right thread, please forgive me...I'm kinda new.
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Techwhore

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I prefer I-link, but whatever floats your boat. You need to find out if there's some kinda contract that binds you to the service for a long period of time. Amazon.com isn't exactly in great financial shape, though I think they're finally gonna start turning profits. Those GC's could become as worthless as confederate dollars :)
 

WATERBUFFALO

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I don't understand where the line "whatever floats your boat" came from, do people use them in anything other than water?

I wouldn't worry about anything regarding amazon.com, just try using their name illegally and you will be swarmed on by an army of attorneys who will take everything you own and throw you out in the street.

If you're worried about amazon.com going under, you should also worry about getting struck by lightning and get some prozak.

It would have been nice if you gave a link to find this deal, instead of posting a question.
 

KaBudokan

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This sounds pretty killer. I'd like to know too... anyone have any experience with this or know what if there is a catch? I spend a good amount on ld every month, and wouldn't feel so bad about it if I could apply that money to toys. :)
 

jrichrds

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Talk.com, my past and horrid LD provider. I'm staying away.
"No Hidden fees!" they advertised. Yah, just "required" fees that other LD providers don't charge.
 

KaBudokan

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jrichards, what are the "required fees"? I spend a lot on long distance anyway, so a minimum r aything like that isn'y a problem. Just wondering if there really is a catch to this. I couldn't find one.
 

dmbsuperfan

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WATERBUFFALO,
If you can't type in www.talk.com, they sorry, your not quite as bright as you try to portray. It's a possible hot deal that obviously some people have had problems with....part of this forum is to see if people have had problems with some of the deals posted.
 

WATERBUFFALO

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dmbsuperfan

your name tells a lot about you. however, but it would be better if it were closer to the truth, such as "superdmbfan."
 

dmbsuperfan

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and you're named Waterbuffalo....I'm from Dallas, TX where we have Dallas Star's Super Fans and Maverick's Super Fans. I'm sorry my name isn't as cool as "Waterbuffalo." What's your deal anyways?
 

Robbed

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well considering amazon.com lost $450 million last year, it wouldn't be a stretch to be worried they COULD go out of business.

cdnow.com is bankrupt.

rob
 

nickname

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Of course they "lost" millions, can you think of a better write off?:confused: I doubt they'll go out of business. This deal looks fine, and I'm sure you have a grace period.