I recently had to call two internet providers to obtain service for the summer. I only wanted internet (no phone, no television, no whatever) After over an hour on the phone, a blood pressure of 195/60 and some rather saucy words I got a brilliant idea!!...I should sell my jewelry like companies such as Century Link, Comcast and Charter.
This is how it will go:
C: (customer) I just saw a bracelet on your website I would be interested in purchasing.
E: (esther beadwork) Thank you, I will be happy to help you with that. Which bracelet?
C: The cuff for $125, red and gold.
E: Oh that one is beautiful. I am offering it at a special rate today if you purchase before midnight.
C: Sounds great. Tell me the rate.
E: Well, the cuff is normally $125; however if you bundle it with a minimum of a pair of earrings costing $45, I can sell you the cuff for $95.
C: Well, I really don't want the earrings, I would never wear them.
E: You wouldn't? What about an evening out? Then the price of the cuff will be $125.
C: That doesn't make sense, however it is a better price and I can give the earrings away.
E: Perfect. Now, for the month of June the more you bundle the better the deal. I can give you the cuff, originally costing $125, the earrings at $45 and a necklace valued at $85, all for 155.00. How does that sound; that is a $100 savings for the bundle.
C: I really just wanted the cuff.
E: Ok, I can ship that to you. So, it will be $125 plus $18.95 shipping.
C: Seriously? What about flat rate?
E: I could do that with a bundle, but not just the cuff. And, tell me, why wouldn't you want a complete set? It is a much better deal and I am sure you will use it?
And so went my conversation with the internet company...What did I end up with you ask? A cuff and a pair of earrings!
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