Game Got Expensive all of a sudden.

Sgtmonkeynads · 06-01-09, 02:17 AM

Just a humorous note guys.

I tethered my cellphone to my laptop to down load Gwx gold, because it is way faster than normal. I have a 5 gig plan, so I was in the clear data wise. I then downloaded all my mods. Total usage was 4.4 gig. That is still below my 5 gig limit before I have to pay the over usaage fee of $.25 per mb. So, I thought no problem I'm still good. That is the only usage I have had, so I'm good to go.

I just got my cell phone bill, they charged me $9284.58.

Customer Service here I come.

Jimbuna · 06-01-09, 05:35 AM

WTF!

I wish you luck

Betonov · 06-01-09, 06:13 AM

Damn, if my phone bill is more than €20 (about 22$) I'm pissed.

I doubt that you'll achieve anything with customer service, they're sneaky little bast... out of marriage children

Good luck

Paul Riley · 06-01-09, 07:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sgtmonkeynads

Just a humorous note guys.

I tethered my cellphone to my laptop to down load Gwx gold, because it is way faster than normal. I have a 5 gig plan, so I was in the clear data wise. I then downloaded all my mods. Total usage was 4.4 gig. That is still below my 5 gig limit before I have to pay the over usaage fee of $.25 per mb. So, I thought no problem I'm still good. That is the only usage I have had, so I'm good to go.

I just got my cell phone bill, they charged me $9284.58.

Customer Service here I come.

Oh...

my...

god

!

If I got a bill like that the first thing I would have had to do is clear all the watery s##t from the floor,due to instant slackening of the bowel!

Good luck with that

irish1958 · 06-01-09, 08:19 AM

Stay away from those phone porn sites

={FH}=Paddy · 06-01-09, 08:40 AM

Jesus, man; for that price it sounds like you have personal direct line to the bloke in the sky!
Let us know the out come and don’t forget to claim damages for the cleaning bill too………..

Laufen zum Ziel · 06-01-09, 09:14 AM

Sgtmonkeynads · 06-01-09, 09:54 AM

All is O.K.

Gave them a call and asked them what the hell.....and they fixed it.
I guess that I sighned up for access just before they cut my bill, so I had used the internet without billing knowing that I had the plan. So they billed me $.25 per mb. They seemed like this happens all thee time.

Oh yeah...They gave me a free month of access for my worry.

Jimbuna · 06-01-09, 10:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sgtmonkeynads

All is O.K.

Gave them a call and asked them what the hell.....and they fixed it.
I guess that I sighned up for access just before they cut my bill, so I had used the internet without billing knowing that I had the plan. So they billed me $.25 per mb. They seemed like this happens all thee time.

Oh yeah...They gave me a free month of access for my worry.

Pleased to hear it and a free month to boot

What did you say your cellphone number was again?

Murr44 · 06-01-09, 10:22 AM

I think that I would have dropped dead out of shock if I saw a bill like that!

You were lucky that they agreed to fix the error right away.

Bent Periscope · 06-01-09, 12:12 PM

I would have re-directed my U-33 to their headquarters.

BP

Kubryk · 06-01-09, 04:13 PM

Don't forget that this wasn't an error. Sorry mate, in XXI century it's impossible. Heck, even C64 would be enough to deal with a simple database.

This is a common practice in Poland - when you can screw a consumer, do it. Some people would notice, complain and that's ok, the company doesn't loose (let's face it - when you choose an offer, sign the deal etc. you don't want to do it again anywhere soon). But some people won't notice they are being screwed or the amount of money would be too small for them to worry.

And that's precisly when the company cashes-in.

It happened to me lately when I signed a deal with ISP. They were double-billing me, even after my complaint. This is for 100% done on purpose.

This reminds me of a insurance companies, nr 1 rule there is - always reject first claim. Then reject another. Only pay when a client is extremely devoted to getting his money.

And to think that some insurances are forced by the law...

Well, that's my two cents. Cheers.

sunvalleyslim · 06-01-09, 05:17 PM

Glad it worked out Mate..........Or you'd be crying for a loooong time......

bookworm_020 · 06-01-09, 05:24 PM

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Originally Posted by sunvalleyslim

Glad it worked out Mate..........Or you'd be crying for a loooong time......

and eating cold baked beans in a dark room for the next year!

DaveU186 · 06-01-09, 05:27 PM

Get in touch with one of our MPs and see if they'll stick in an expenses claim for you.

06-01-09, 02:17 AM	#1
Sgtmonkeynads Ships Secretary Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: MilesCity Montana Posts: 583 Downloads: 614 Uploads: 0	Game Got Expensive all of a sudden. Just a humorous note guys. I tethered my cellphone to my laptop to down load Gwx gold, because it is way faster than normal. I have a 5 gig plan, so I was in the clear data wise. I then downloaded all my mods. Total usage was 4.4 gig. That is still below my 5 gig limit before I have to pay the over usaage fee of $.25 per mb. So, I thought no problem I'm still good. That is the only usage I have had, so I'm good to go. I just got my cell phone bill, they charged me $9284.58. Customer Service here I come. __________________ Just help someone.....it makes a difference

06-01-09, 05:35 AM	#2
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 190,501 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	WTF! I wish you luck __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!!

06-01-09, 08:19 AM	#5
irish1958 Ocean Warrior Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Carmel, Indiana Posts: 3,250 Downloads: 320 Uploads: 11	Stay away from those phone porn sites __________________ Irish1958

06-01-09, 08:40 AM	#6
={FH}=Paddy Electrician's Mate Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Dublin - Ireland - 53° 15′ 54.36″ N, 6° 6′ 49.32″ W Posts: 136 Downloads: 2 Uploads: 0	Jesus, man; for that price it sounds like you have personal direct line to the bloke in the sky! Let us know the out come and don’t forget to claim damages for the cleaning bill too……….. __________________ ={Draft beer not people}=

06-01-09, 09:14 AM	#7
Laufen zum Ziel Eternal Patrol Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Hiding on the bottom Posts: 1,783 Downloads: 853 Uploads: 457	__________________ RIP Laufen zum Ziel

06-01-09, 06:13 AM	#3
Betonov Navy Seal Join Date: May 2009 Location: Slovenia Posts: 8,647 Downloads: 26 Uploads: 0	Damn, if my phone bill is more than €20 (about 22$) I'm pissed. I doubt that you'll achieve anything with customer service, they're sneaky little bast... out of marriage children Good luck

06-01-09, 09:54 AM	#8
Sgtmonkeynads Ships Secretary Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: MilesCity Montana Posts: 583 Downloads: 614 Uploads: 0	All is O.K. Gave them a call and asked them what the hell.....and they fixed it. I guess that I sighned up for access just before they cut my bill, so I had used the internet without billing knowing that I had the plan. So they billed me $.25 per mb. They seemed like this happens all thee time. Oh yeah...They gave me a free month of access for my worry. __________________ Just help someone.....it makes a difference

06-01-09, 10:22 AM	#10
Murr44 Grey Wolf Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 913 Downloads: 16 Uploads: 0	I think that I would have dropped dead out of shock if I saw a bill like that! You were lucky that they agreed to fix the error right away.

06-01-09, 12:12 PM	#11
Bent Periscope Lieutenant Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Dry docks of Los Angeles, CA Posts: 250 Downloads: 46 Uploads: 0	I would have re-directed my U-33 to their headquarters. BP

06-01-09, 04:13 PM	#12
Kubryk Bosun Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Warsaw, Poland Posts: 66 Downloads: 53 Uploads: 0	Don't forget that this wasn't an error. Sorry mate, in XXI century it's impossible. Heck, even C64 would be enough to deal with a simple database. This is a common practice in Poland - when you can screw a consumer, do it. Some people would notice, complain and that's ok, the company doesn't loose (let's face it - when you choose an offer, sign the deal etc. you don't want to do it again anywhere soon). But some people won't notice they are being screwed or the amount of money would be too small for them to worry. And that's precisly when the company cashes-in. It happened to me lately when I signed a deal with ISP. They were double-billing me, even after my complaint. This is for 100% done on purpose. This reminds me of a insurance companies, nr 1 rule there is - always reject first claim. Then reject another. Only pay when a client is extremely devoted to getting his money. And to think that some insurances are forced by the law... Well, that's my two cents. Cheers. __________________

06-01-09, 05:17 PM	#13
sunvalleyslim Ace of the Deep Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Los Angeles, Ca Posts: 1,142 Downloads: 267 Uploads: 0	Glad it worked out Mate..........Or you'd be crying for a loooong time...... __________________ Crew member/ decommission member TM2(SS)(SD) 3/68-7/70 DIESEL BOATS FOREVER USS SEGUNDO (SS398)

06-01-09, 05:27 PM	#15
DaveU186 Torpedoman Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 112 Downloads: 14 Uploads: 0	Get in touch with one of our MPs and see if they'll stick in an expenses claim for you.