Showing posts with label sony. Show all posts
Showing posts with label sony. Show all posts

Monday, October 18, 2010

unexpected surprise

this is almost as mind blowing as the bar owner in canada, driving us to a different bar in his minivan so we could watch the redskins. on live-chat tech support with sony trying to find the replacement charger for my wireless headphones...

You have been connected to Agent Ray.
Agent Ray: Hi, thanks for choosing Sony Ericsson Chat Support. My name is Ray. How may I help you?
Dan: I lost my charger for my HBH-IS800 headphones.
Dan: what is the correct replacement part number?
Agent Ray: You can use the CST-60, CST-70 or CST-75 standard chargers to charge your headset.
Dan: what is the difference between those parts?
Agent Ray: CST-60 and CST-70 are basically the same model, the CST-75 has a piggy connector that you can attach an accessory to it while charging your phone.
Dan: okay
Dan: thank you
Agent Ray: Is there anything else I can help you with?
Dan: actually
Dan: i am looking at a picture of the cst-60 and the connector does not appear to be correct
Agent Ray: What happens is the correct charger for the HBH-IS800 is not available to buy. However, as one time courtesy concession, I can send you a new charger as no cost to you.
Dan: that would be fantastic
Agent Ray: Please provide me with your full name, physical address and a telephone number to place the order.
...
Agent Ray: Thank you for the information. Here is the confirmation number for this order: 101810267531. You can expect this delivery within 3-5 business days.
Dan: thanks ray!
Dan: really appreciate it.
Agent Ray: Is there anything else I can help you with?


and here's the thing... it's gonna cost them about $2 in postage (the charger itself i'm sure is next to zero cost) and they bought themselves a ton of good will. THIS IS A GOOD STRATEGY IF ANYONE IS LISTENING.