I just turned down a "free directTV system"

[InverseOfNeo]

Yes you heard it right, a telemarkter asked for my parents, I politely said they are not in. And the guy asked if there was anyone who he can talk to about a free directTV system, and I said no. It has to be some sort of scam or marketing scheme, but you always have to wonder "what if...?"


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[StageLeft]

scam

 

[Hossenfeffer]

Study up on Tom Mabe's techniques and have some fun with the telemarketer.

 

[IJump]

<< scam >>





<< Study up on Tom Mabe's techniques and have some fun with the telemarketer. >>




I have to agree with both of those statements......

 

[MrCodeDude]

It's a scam.
-- mrcodedude

 

[TomC25]

<< Study up on Tom Mabe's techniques and have some fun with the telemarketer. >>



I heard a skit where he started fapping (pretend) and making mmmmmmm noises while this female telemarketer talked and by the end she asked to talk again later. :Q

 

[MrBond]

Actually, it's probably not a scam, dealers get referal bonuses for signing up new customers. The "free" system comes with a contract that says you'll have to stay on for a year, otherwise you'll be charged ~$250 as an early termination fee.

 

[NetworkDad]

My first directv system cost me $25 on ebay. It came with a dual LNB dish, sony receiver. My agreement was for 1 year at $19.99/mo.

I used it for about 2 years, then recently sold the whole set on ebay for $250.00.

 

[tigerbait]

my response to telemarketers:

"I'm taking a sh!t right now. Can I call you back later?"

 

[Smolek]

<< Actually, it's probably not a scam, dealers get referal bonuses for signing up new customers. The "free" system comes with a contract that says you'll have to stay on for a year, otherwise you'll be charged ~$250 as an early termination fee. >>



Yup

 

[toant103]

tell them you don't have TV

 

[Flashram]

If you actually pay for a DirecTV system you are scamming yourself. There are numerous deals out there to get them for free.

 

[HOWITIS]

some of my friends paid 1 dollar for one. they are very cheap now. the service is where they get their money.