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    Vonage Promotion

    in Offline Hot Deals

    Posted

    I ordered MagicJack, only to discover they didn't have a local prefix for my area code. I sent it back. I inquired today to see if they had a local prefix # for my area code and.... Well here is how that went.

    Please wait for a site operator to respond.

     

    You are now chatting with 'Alma'

     

    Alma: Hello, how may I help you?

     

    Jerry: Do you have prefix #'s 533 or 534 for area code 530 yet? Or any local prefix for Oroville Ca.?

     

    Alma: Thank you for raising your concern, let me assist you with that.

     

    Alma: Available Area Codes

     

    Alma: URL

     

    Alma: ok ,please visit this link,Jerry/

     

    Alma: Jerry.

     

    Jerry: It is not the area code I am concerned about. It is the prefix within that area code. The reason I am concerned about that is that I can't truely replace my existing phone if you don't have a local prefix.

     

    Alma: i see.

     

    Alma: please check that one to your MJ URL,Bill?

     

    Alma: then please let me know if you are done ok?

     

    Jerry: I sent my MJ back because you had my area code (530) but you didn't have a local prefix for Oroville. I am inquireing again to see if that has been rectified!

     

    Jerry: I would like to try it again, but not unless the local prefix problem has been solved!

     

    Jerry: Are you there?

     

    Alma: yes i do apologize for the inconvenience,Bill.

     

    Jerry: Jerry

     

    Alma: im checking that information for you.

     

    Alma: ok im sorry Jerry.

     

    Jerry: Not a problem, I'm confused half the time myself.

     

    Alma: ok i will help you and never leave you untill that problem resolve.

     

    Jerry: OK

     

    Jerry: 532,533,534,538,&589 are the local prefix #'s for Oroville.

     

    Alma: may i know please where is that Oroville?

     

    Jerry: California

     

    Jerry: Right now it appears you only have local prefix #'s for Marysville Ca which is a toll call from Oroville Ca.

     

    Alma: we have available area code 530 but the prefix is 402 woodland.

     

    Jerry: Yes I know. But that too is a toll call.

     

    Jerry: Without a local prefix, MJ is only good to me for long distance. And every one calling me from Oroville Ca. would have to pay a toll.

     

    Alma: One moment please...

     

    Alma: One moment please...

     

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    Any comment?

    :cheesy: This sounds like my talks with Verizon today...what a waste of time. :cool:

    I haven't read much good about MagicJack yet and I believe there's a "don't get Magic Jack" thread on GD somewhere.

     

    I've wanted to try Vonage, but when I called for their free trial, they said I had to disconnect my current phone service to be able to use it. I didn't want to disconnect my regular phone service in case I needed to go back to it...without having to pay a re-connect fee later. Figured since the Vonage was using my Broadband, it wouldn't affect my regular line, but I guess I had that wrong. :shock:

    Ipods vs other MP3 players

    in Deal Finder & Deal Discussion

    Posted

    The software that comes with the creative products will let you know if the video needs converted and it will do it, but it accepts many more types than the ipod does. You can also add things that you have in your files by drop and drag which I like alot.

    So, if he's already purchased video/songs on the Itunes store, the Creative software will convert it to a usable format for the new player? I know the Itunes stuff is weird, so I have to ask. :(

    Ipods vs other MP3 players

    in Deal Finder & Deal Discussion

    Posted

    bumping...still need to know :confused:Any help is appreciated...TIA!

     

    For those with anything but an Ipod...can you get videos to d/load onto them like you can on Itunes? My son has a shuffle and a Nano, but wants to upgrade to a classic Ipod video so he can watch shows/movies, etc. I really hate the price on the Apple products, so I've been looking at other options. Now...just need to know what type of software any of them use and can you get video downloads?

    So upset with Comcast!!!

    in Deal Finder & Deal Discussion

    Posted

    I hate Comcast too and I think their internet rates are out of site. I have ATT for my dsl and phone service. I would get a dish but the one thing Comcast does offer that others don't is "on demand" so I can watch reruns of all my favorite shows.

    That's why I got the Tivo option when DTV had it! :D Don't have to rely on Comcast On Demand to see my shows. ;)

    So upset with Comcast!!!

    in Deal Finder & Deal Discussion

    Posted

    I feel your pain...I hate Comcast. I switched my tv to DirectTV a few years ago, but had to keep the most basic cable for local channels. Even with only basic service, I have problems with them. I had a problem not too long ago with the box on the outside of my house and asked them to come out and fix it. It took 13 phone calls and almost 6 weeks before they bothered to fix it. :gdparanoid: Rude customer service, "I don't care" attitude...it's a wonder they have any business at all. I use Verizon for my phone & internet and recently bundled my DTV with it, so I get about $30/mo knocked off my entire phone/internet/DTV rates. When & if they get Fios in my area, I might be going that route if it's as affordable as what I'm doing now. But, I'll never give any more business to Comcast.

    Ipods vs other MP3 players

    in Deal Finder & Deal Discussion

    Posted

    For those with anything but an Ipod...can you get videos to d/load onto them like you can on Itunes? My son has a shuffle and a Nano, but wants to upgrade to a classic Ipod video so he can watch shows/movies, etc. I really hate the price on the Apple products, so I've been looking at other options. Now...just need to know what type of software any of them use and can you get video downloads? Any help is appreciated...TIA!

    Good deal on Legos??

    in Deal Finder & Deal Discussion

    Posted

    We subscribe to the Lego club thru their website (I think it's $30/40 for a year...but the kids get a Lego magazine monthly and a new mini-set each month...exclusive set only avail. to members). With each shipment comes a $5 off $35 coupon and a free admission ticket to Lego Land park (CA?). Other than that, we usually get the best deals when the local Toys R Us runs a BOGO 1/2 off sale ...usually around the holidays. My kids just cannot get enough of Lego!

     

    If you are looking for more pieces and not specific sets, you can get (used) bulk brick lots on Ebay for relatively decent prices.

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