Comments on: Should You Lie to Get a Discount? http://www.nodebtplan.net/2009/03/25/should-you-lie-to-get-a-discount/#utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=should-you-lie-to-get-a-discount A personal finance blog teaching you how to live debt free and use credit wisely. Fri, 10 Feb 2012 15:18:07 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: ANhttp://www.nodebtplan.net/2009/03/25/should-you-lie-to-get-a-discount/#comment-29866 AN Mon, 17 Aug 2009 17:42:58 +0000 http://www.nodebtplan.net/?p=2280#comment-29866 I run an internet software company... We have heard every lie in the book and every excuse. Last week we had a customer call in and said their data was stolen from a data center and he wanted a backup copy. We found out that his business partner had broken ties with him and kept his software. I am really sick of what customers have turned into... We've seen an increase of this type of customer since the economic downfall.... In my opinion, it's this type of customer who is responsible for the downfall to begin with... I run an internet software company… We have heard every lie in the book and every excuse. Last week we had a customer call in and said their data was stolen from a data center and he wanted a backup copy. We found out that his business partner had broken ties with him and kept his software. I am really sick of what customers have turned into… We’ve seen an increase of this type of customer since the economic downfall…. In my opinion, it’s this type of customer who is responsible for the downfall to begin with…

]]> By: CShttp://www.nodebtplan.net/2009/03/25/should-you-lie-to-get-a-discount/#comment-15357 CS Thu, 26 Mar 2009 15:08:54 +0000 http://www.nodebtplan.net/?p=2280#comment-15357 Every person is accountable for their own actions:raising children,paying debts,etc. So what is justifiable? Road rage, lying, stealing while no one is watching, cheating? Every one of us knows better. Every person is accountable for their own actions:raising children,paying debts,etc. So what is justifiable? Road rage, lying, stealing while no one is watching, cheating? Every one of us knows better.

]]> By: B7http://www.nodebtplan.net/2009/03/25/should-you-lie-to-get-a-discount/#comment-15276 B7 Thu, 26 Mar 2009 02:32:53 +0000 http://www.nodebtplan.net/?p=2280#comment-15276 No. Not even to get a discount! No. Not even to get a discount!

]]> By: Trevor @ Financial Nuthttp://www.nodebtplan.net/2009/03/25/should-you-lie-to-get-a-discount/#comment-15269 Trevor @ Financial Nut Thu, 26 Mar 2009 01:36:36 +0000 http://www.nodebtplan.net/?p=2280#comment-15269 I never agree with out right lying; however, it is tempting sometimes! :) I never agree with out right lying; however, it is tempting sometimes! :)

]]> By: Matt SFhttp://www.nodebtplan.net/2009/03/25/should-you-lie-to-get-a-discount/#comment-15224 Matt SF Wed, 25 Mar 2009 18:42:56 +0000 http://www.nodebtplan.net/?p=2280#comment-15224 I would argue that while we are a number, we're viewed more as a "potential nuisance" b/c once we sign that contract... we're screwed. Since I love getting into the debating game with CSRs, I've been accused of trying to commit fraud to a potential breach of contract in trying to get Company XYZ to follow their contracts to the letter. After a month of harassing them, I usually get a courteous senior manager to give me what I want. It's all a dance and you just have to know the steps. While I've never lied when returning a product, but I don't see the harm in lying to an organization who feeds you false promises. If the game is unfair, I don't have a problem readjusting the rules so it's fair for everyone playing. I would argue that while we are a number, we’re viewed more as a “potential nuisance” b/c once we sign that contract… we’re screwed.

Since I love getting into the debating game with CSRs, I’ve been accused of trying to commit fraud to a potential breach of contract in trying to get Company XYZ to follow their contracts to the letter. After a month of harassing them, I usually get a courteous senior manager to give me what I want. It’s all a dance and you just have to know the steps.

While I’ve never lied when returning a product, but I don’t see the harm in lying to an organization who feeds you false promises. If the game is unfair, I don’t have a problem readjusting the rules so it’s fair for everyone playing.

]]> By: Nate @ Debt-free Scholarhttp://www.nodebtplan.net/2009/03/25/should-you-lie-to-get-a-discount/#comment-15209 Nate @ Debt-free Scholar Wed, 25 Mar 2009 14:30:23 +0000 http://www.nodebtplan.net/?p=2280#comment-15209 Thankfully, I have never lied when returning or swapping an item. I think that lies are destructive and should never be used to save money. Thanks, Nate Thankfully, I have never lied when returning or swapping an item. I think that lies are destructive and should never be used to save money.

Thanks,
Nate

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