Right as rainy

I don’t often pre-order from Amazon UK. Or any overseas sources for that matter. However, there was an item that I just could not resist, and as with all limited items, I wanted to make sure I wouldn’t go away empty-handed. So I pre-ordered for the first time. Well, everything played out, the item shipped on time, my mother is bringing it with her this coming weekend. Nothing special there, I just thought I’d share what I consider to be a light-hearted little post-shipping joke. (continue reading…)

If you want someone or something to ruin your day in 5 minutes flat, there are a few ways. Try to phone Telkom. Or go to the Licensing Department. The taxman is always an entertaining choice. Oh, been there done that? Well, here’s a new approach. Why don’t you try HP South Africa for size? I did this morning – and I still wish I hadn’t.

Not only have their consultants a rather ‘flexible’ idea of customer support – one time I tried to get a repair status update and was passed on through nine people before I lost my temper – if you want to, the fun starts before you even speak to someone. (continue reading…)

They’re a funny bunch over there at Hi-Fi Corporation. I walked in there today to get an air cooler – in this heat you need at least something to create the illusion of fresh air. They had two models on display which suited my budget – and noone in sight to help me with them. 5 minutes later someone showed up, clearly desinterested, just to tell me that they had no stock of the model I wanted, only the one on display – and no box either. How that person knew all that without even checking the system, I am quite surprised. But she was clearly not interested in being even slightly helpful.

Oh, and on a sidenote: maybe I am being presumptious – but if I find stuff in a bargain bin, packages dented and clearly put there to attract attention – I also expect it to be somewhat marked down. That wasn’t the case with both an XBox Wireless Gaming Receiver and a battery pack, both clearly having been on the shelf for quite some time, but the system spat out the regular prices for both. Sorry guys, no sale.