Email Exchange FAIL

I was trying to contact this certain Travel Agency to inquire some details about our upcoming trip. I first sent an email inquiry but haven’t received an answer in 2 days. Since we can’t contact them via phone (cellphone, landline), can’t access their website and they don’t reply on FB inquiries, I decided to shoot out an email (again).

I've been trying to call your number countless times already since morning and I still haven't got through. Please give up a number where we can talk with any customer service or staff. We can't even check your website. Thanks........

Their reply was 

Kindly indicate your concern through mail. Thanks

And from here, I’ll just share our email exchange. GREEN (me). BLUE (agency).

Thanks for the very quick reply. We would like to inquire about the booking for our travel. We bought the 6900 deal from a deal. Does your booking starts June 23? Meaning we can only go to your office and book by June 23? We can't go earlier than the said date? And another thing, are you open on weekends? We're planning to drop by your office on a weekend to book. To add, can you provide us a sample itinerary on where to go in <place where we are going>? We have our own list but maybe you can give is some suggestions or something? Thanks a lot and hoping for a reply.

our office only open during weekdays.. yes mam june 23 is the starts of the booking..

Ok. Thanks so much. Are you open on Saturdays?

no mam .. we are open on weekdays ..

What schedule?

I almost fell out of my chair from their response.

monday to friday mam ..

When I finally got my laughter in control

No. The schedule. 8am to 5pm? 9am to 6pm? 8am to 3pm? 10am to 10 pm? Your office hours please.

a ok .. 8am- 8pm ..

Ok thanks. We'll just drop by :)

ok!

ROFL!!!

JEph 2012 Fan Gathering: 50 Years of JE

Calling all Philippines-based JE fans! You are all invited to celebrate the Jimusho’s 50th year Anniversary and JEph’s annual gathering!

Visit http://fromarashian.blogspot.com/2012/04/jeph-2012-fan-gathering-50-years-of-je.html for more info.

Starbucks Summer Treats

Starbucks is now offering something new this summer. From customizing your favorite drinks, providing a half-off discount every Mondays, new treats and… Scratch cards?

Treat #1: However-You-Want-It-Frappuccino Blended BeveragesAre you a choosy coffee drinker? This treat is especially for you! You can mix-match your drink however you want it using Starbucks’ coffee as base. Choose from their wide selection of toppings and syrups. Change your coffee intake to espresso shot, decaf, etc. Whipped cream option. Soy milk over their usual milk. Be your own barista! I frequently order Green Tea Latte, triple blended whip with hazelnut syrup. Try it out!

Treat #2: Mocha Cookie Crumble Frappuccino & Scratch CardsBeginning April 24 until June 11, everyone can have a taste of SB’s new drink: Mocha Cookie Crumble Frappe. It has choco cookie bits, vanilla syrup and chocolate whipped cream. It’s a whole new twist for mocha or java chip frappe. SB also throws in a free scratch card for every  Mocha Cookie Crumble Frappe ordered. Scratch cards will grant the purchaser a free add-on, free upsize, free double upsize or even buy-one-take-on on the next purchase of the SAME drink.

Treat #3: Strawberries and Cream Frappuccino Strawberry sauce, while milk, blended ice and whipped cream makes this returning classic a must have this summer.

Treat #4: Frappuccino Happy Hour!Starting April 30 to May 28, from 2PM to 6PM, every MONDAY, Starbucks lovers can enjoy their Frappuccino Happy Hour wherein you can enjoy However-You-Want-It-Frappuccino for half-off their original prices.

Treat #5: Earth Day PromoJust bring your own tumbler (doesn’t have to be a Starbucks tumbler) and you can avail of their PhP20 off on drinks. This will be until April 28th only. You can also write on your tumbler and simply pass your tumbler to the barista.

Reads:
http://www.cosmo.ph/better-you/lifestyle-picks/create-your-own-beverage-frappuccino-happy-hour-and-more-ways-to-enjoy-coffee/

ARASHIph 2nd Anniv: VSA SUMMER SPLASH!!!

Calling all Philippines-based Arashians! Get into your wet gear and prepare to get wet, wet, wet! We invite you to Arashi Philippines’ 2nd anniversary fan gathering: VS Arashi SUMMER SPLASH!!!

When: May 5, 2012 / 2PM-9PM
Where: Aquasphere, Roxas Blvd., Manila
Fee: PhP250 (early registrants) / PhP280 (walk-ins)
Contact Person: Dorothy (0917.645.84.64)

Check out http://fromarashian.blogspot.com/2012/04/arashiph-2nd-anniv-vsa-summer-splash.html for more info.

Whatever Moment: Small Claims & Lawyers

I always check my personal email (even at work) and this afternoon, I received this group email from a fellow “Diskarte” member.

good day po sa ating lahat ! gusto ko lng pong malaman kung pasok pa rin po ba sa small claim court ung 60k na credit ko... na nag boom na sa 113 k daw sabi ng kolektor... saan po ba nagbabase ?? sa credit limit or sa utang na nag incurred  ng interest???  kasi po pinaghahanap napo ako ng abogado ng magaling na kolektor... diba po sa small claim court no need ng abogado?? salamat po..

Good day to all. I would like to ask if my 60K credit will be handled by the small claim court (SMC)? As per the collector, the amount boomed to 113K. Where would I base my outstanding balance from? My credit limit or the amount incurred with interest? The collector (CA) told me to start looking for a lawyer. There’s no need for a lawyer when the case’s in Small Claims Court, right? Thanks a lot.

1. You can base your outstanding amount on both but of course if you are going to settle with the bank, it’s best to talk to them and try to haggle with the interest or completely remove them from your balance. Of course, the bank and CA would LOVE to have you shoulder the amount WITH interests and fees BUT if you can haggle with the bank to remove and minimize them, better.
2. No lawyers on SMC? YES!!! What you said is true. Good thing he/she researched on some items online. Small Claims Court doesn’t need the presence of a lawyer unless they are the plaintiff or defendant.
   Q: Are lawyers allowed at the hearing?
   A: No, lawyers are not allowed to appear at the hearing unless they are the plaintiff or the defendant. (http://failuretopaycreditcard.blogspot.com/2011/01/small-claims-court.html)

My reaction on the collector telling the defaulter to start looking for a lawyer:

The next time the CA calls, ask him/her the “Primer on Small Claims Court” and if he/she can’t state it, inform the person that he/she needs to do a bit of research before calling you up and pretends to be the almighty Know-it-all!

And great job to you (defaulter) since you researched what “Small Claims Court” is.

Additional Reads:
http://failuretopaycreditcard.blogspot.com/2011/01/small-claims-court.html
http://failuretopaycreditcard.blogspot.com/2009/04/court-is-my-friend.html