voice mail spam for hosting? wtf?? - GoFuckYourself.com

psyko514 · 12-10-2004, 07:49 PM

i just got a voice mail from a 1-877 phone number.

apparently aplus.net will design my business' website for only $249. and i can't forget to ask them about their hosting services and getting my business' domain name for only $5.99

wtf.

Robx · 12-10-2004, 07:53 PM

Give them a call back to sell them on your service

I hate telemarketing. People must buy stuff from them or they wouldn't keep doing it, but I've never met anyone who bought anything this way.

bignasty · 12-10-2004, 07:58 PM

I used to get a fax from them about once a week trying to sell that.

Sly · 12-10-2004, 07:59 PM

They have called me several times. Its pretty funny.

"Hey, I just saw that you registered a new domain, do you need help with that or possibly hosting?"

Yes, I'm too stupid to know what to do with a domain name that I just bought in a pack of 20 other domains. And please recommend a good hosting company, I have no idea where to go!

psyko514 · 12-10-2004, 08:16 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Sly
They have called me several times. Its pretty funny.

"Hey, I just saw that you registered a new domain, do you need help with that or possibly hosting?"

Yes, I'm too stupid to know what to do with a domain name that I just bought in a pack of 20 other domains. And please recommend a good hosting company, I have no idea where to go!

That's fucking lame.

Weird thing is I have no idea where they got the number. The number is only 4 months old and I haven't used it to register a domain.

iwantchixx · 12-10-2004, 08:18 PM

I fucking HATE telemarketers. An old roomate of mine was one and was able to get my number on a do not call list as it is illegal to market to telemarketing employees suposedly, but since he moved out the shit started again.

Mike Okitch · 12-10-2004, 08:45 PM

I received a call from the same folks. I just had 5 minutes to spare and called back asking for the bitch who left the message. I was asked a whole bunch of questions like extension number, etc. Of course, none of that info was left on the message and I gave them a piece of my mind.

So I did what anyone with 5 minutes to waste would do, I let the girl who answered the phone do her spiel. And I acted like I was REALLY interested. I mean, when I pay about 10 times less than $249 for hosting, how could I not be interested.

So I was leading her on when I got bored, wanted to end it and started to throw more curve balls that any telemarketer could take. "Why should I host with you?" "Why that price" and so on. It got really fun when I asked if they hosted extremely graphic, hardcore bukkake and if she wanted to model

I don't think they will be calling again

VIPimp · 12-10-2004, 09:23 PM

haha I got a call on my cell today, same shit i think.

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12-10-2004, 07:58 PM	#3
bignasty Confirmed User Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: sc Posts: 1,421	I used to get a fax from them about once a week trying to sell that. __________________ '

12-10-2004, 07:59 PM	#4
Sly Let's do some business! Industry Role: Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 31,329	They have called me several times. Its pretty funny. "Hey, I just saw that you registered a new domain, do you need help with that or possibly hosting?" Yes, I'm too stupid to know what to do with a domain name that I just bought in a pack of 20 other domains. And please recommend a good hosting company, I have no idea where to go! __________________ Vacares - Web Hosting, Domains, O365, Security & More - Paxum and BTC Accepted Windows VPS now available Great for TSS, Nifty Stats, remote work, virtual assistants, etc. Click here for more details.

12-10-2004, 08:45 PM	#7
Mike Okitch Confirmed User Join Date: May 2004 Location: Guantanamo Bay, Cuba Posts: 4,126	I received a call from the same folks. I just had 5 minutes to spare and called back asking for the bitch who left the message. I was asked a whole bunch of questions like extension number, etc. Of course, none of that info was left on the message and I gave them a piece of my mind. So I did what anyone with 5 minutes to waste would do, I let the girl who answered the phone do her spiel. And I acted like I was REALLY interested. I mean, when I pay about 10 times less than $249 for hosting, how could I not be interested. So I was leading her on when I got bored, wanted to end it and started to throw more curve balls that any telemarketer could take. "Why should I host with you?" "Why that price" and so on. It got really fun when I asked if they hosted extremely graphic, hardcore bukkake and if she wanted to model I don't think they will be calling again __________________ SIG TOO BIG! Maximum 120x60 button and no more than 3 text lines of DEFAULT SIZE and COLOR. Unless your sig is for a GFY top banner sponsor, then you may use a 624x80 instead of a 120x60.

12-10-2004, 07:53 PM	#2
Robx Confirmed User Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: The middle of nowhere Posts: 357	Give them a call back to sell them on your service I hate telemarketing. People must buy stuff from them or they wouldn't keep doing it, but I've never met anyone who bought anything this way.

12-10-2004, 08:18 PM	#6
iwantchixx Too lazy to set a custom title Industry Role: Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: The Boonies Posts: 12,860	I fucking HATE telemarketers. An old roomate of mine was one and was able to get my number on a do not call list as it is illegal to market to telemarketing employees suposedly, but since he moved out the shit started again.

12-10-2004, 09:23 PM	#8
VIPimp Marina WILL have my babies! Industry Role: Join Date: May 2003 Posts: 9,234	haha I got a call on my cell today, same shit i think.