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How to get a human
http://www.gethuman.com/ ^ | Vanity

Posted on 08/07/2007 7:39:02 PM PDT by gondramB

I came across this today.

A web site that helps you get through phone menus and get to a human. The "F"'s are their grades.

http://www.gethuman.com/


TOPICS: Reference
KEYWORDS: assistance; computer; phone; reference
Some examples from the computer industry

Apple F 800‑275‑2273 Press 0 at each prompt, ignoring messages.

Belkin Tech Support F 800‑223‑5546 @ At prompt press 2263; press 1 at each prompt thereafter. Brother International F 800‑284‑4329 Press 7.

Compaq F 800‑652‑6672 Say "operator" at each prompt, ignoring messages. Dell Sales F 800‑624‑9897 Press 0 at each prompt, ignoring messages.

Dell Tech Support F 800‑624‑9896 Press 3; say "agent" at each additional prompt, ignoring messages. Epson D 800‑533‑3731 Direct to human.

Fujitsu PC Support F 800‑385‑4878 Press 00.

Gateway Computers F 800‑846‑2000 Press 4; say "no" at each additional prompt.

Hewlett‑Packard F 800‑474‑6836 Say "agent" at each prompt, ignoring messages. IBM F 800‑426‑4968 Direct to human.

Linksys F 800‑326‑7114 Press 1; at prompt press ###.

Logitech F 702‑269‑3457 Press 2000.

Palm F 800‑881‑7256 Press 1; at prompt press 2; at prompt press 2.

Toshiba F 800‑457‑7777 Press 0 at each prompt, ignoring messages.

Xerox F 800‑822‑2979 Press 0.

1 posted on 08/07/2007 7:39:05 PM PDT by gondramB
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To: gondramB
I like this one:

Reliant Energy 866‑222‑7100 Don't press or say anything.

2 posted on 08/07/2007 7:45:53 PM PDT by OCC
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To: 21stCenturion

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3 posted on 08/07/2007 7:54:19 PM PDT by 21stCenturion ("It's the Judges, Stupid !")
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To: OCC

Thanks


4 posted on 08/07/2007 7:57:29 PM PDT by PinkDolphin (To enjoy the flavor of life, take big bites; moderation is for monks....Heinlein)
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To: gondramB
Traveling IN PERSON to the call center in India:

YouTube

[Conan O'Brian Show]

5 posted on 08/07/2007 9:22:21 PM PDT by SquirrelKing ("Ocean in view! O! The joy!" - William Clark, December 3rd, 1805)
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To: gondramB

BFD. So you get a human. Who says they speak in understandable English?


6 posted on 08/07/2007 11:35:56 PM PDT by jwh_Denver (Ok, it's time for the Republicans to start ripping themselves apart.)
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To: SquirrelKing

That was funny.


7 posted on 08/08/2007 5:09:30 AM PDT by gondramB (Preach the Gospel at all times, and when necessary, use words)
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To: jwh_Denver

>>BFD. So you get a human. Who says they speak in understandable English?<<

We almost need another web site for that...

With computer companies there is another round of tricks to get someone at their American locations.


8 posted on 08/08/2007 5:11:15 AM PDT by gondramB (Preach the Gospel at all times, and when necessary, use words)
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To: gondramB
How to get a human

I thought it was going to be on the order of "Insert tab A in slot B. Wait nine months."
9 posted on 08/08/2007 5:12:29 AM PDT by aruanan
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To: aruanan

>>I thought it was going to be on the order of “Insert tab A in slot B. Wait nine months.”<<

Well... I try to keep somewhat close to the posting guidelines.


10 posted on 08/08/2007 5:25:21 AM PDT by gondramB (Preach the Gospel at all times, and when necessary, use words)
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To: gondramB

11 posted on 08/08/2007 5:30:08 AM PDT by Diana in Wisconsin (Save The Earth. It's The Only Planet With Chocolate.)
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To: Diana in Wisconsin

That was funny.


12 posted on 08/08/2007 5:32:45 AM PDT by gondramB (Preach the Gospel at all times, and when necessary, use words)
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