Random thought of the day: What if every business called you, just to let you know they were around?

[deckeda]

Got a call, not "regular" robo telemarketing ( no one gets those anymore, unless political, do they? ) from a local kitchen remodel place. Some place I'd not heard of, but then I don't keep track of kitchen remodel stores.

"Hi, this is 'Beverly' with Whatever Kitchen Remodel (I instantly forgot the name) and I'm calling to let you know we're having a Grand Opening for our new location ... "

Oh. OK, I don't have any remodel needs but thanks.

"Would you like to know where we're located, or ?"

Do you have a web site with that info?

"Yes we do, but if you know where the [X, Y and Z] is the new location is right across the street.

Great, thanks for letting me know. Goodbye!

*******
That was about it. I learned of no sales and wasn't asked if I wanted a remodel. She sounded like the bookeeper or owner's wife pressed into doing cold calls. Hope they didn't pay a lot for the phone list.

[cbelt3]

Hmm... well, it sounded a bit more friendly than the usual hard sales script. I just got one from a software company asking me if I was still using their product. The answer was "No". They thanked me and hung up.

[DavidS]

I got a call last week from the company that did our closet cabinets 2 1/2 years ago. The rep. wanted to tell me about new promotions and products they have. I told her that we did not need anything done right now but would let them know if that changes in the future.

[lafinfil]

That's really weird. I told Bev to call you about your deck, not your kitchen.

[M A V I C]

Wouldn't matter to me. I don't answer my phone unless I know who it is. As long as they don't leave voicemail, I wouldn't notice.

[deckeda]

lafinfil wrote:
That's really weird. I told Bev to call you about your deck, not your kitchen.

I know, right? How could she screw that up?

[lafinfil]

deckeda wrote:
[quote=lafinfil]
That's really weird. I told Bev to call you about your deck, not your kitchen.

I know, right? How could she screw that up?
I think it's the booze