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Article Thumbnail Passing the buck with no resolution -- a customer service ooops at Necky!
Jul 14, 2009
If you don't think customer service is one of your company's most important customer acquisition and retention assets, read this tale carefully! Rutabaga and a loyal customer navigate the choppy waters of Necky's customer service channel, trying to find resolution with a defective boat.
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Article Thumbnail Oops! file: Schwinn blows customer service call
Jan 20, 2006
The "Oops File" relays ridiculous stories, some that stem from customer service experiences, from the business world -- embarrassing incidents that could have been avoided if people had just used their brains. These tales may entertain, but they also serve as a reminder that any business should always strive for excellence. This one takes a look at a frustrating call one of our reporters had with "customer service" at Schwinn.
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Article Thumbnail Oops! file: A periodic look at slips, bumbles and stumbles
Dec 10, 2005
The "Oops File" relays ridiculous stories, some that stem from customer service experiences, from the business world — embarrassing incidents that could have been avoided if people had just used their brains. These tales may entertain, but they also serve as a reminder that any business should always strive for excellence.
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