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Old Feb 14, 2017 | 08:37 PM
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I second the motion by Dickey ....
 
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Old Feb 14, 2017 | 10:26 PM
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As long as I can understand whoever I'm calling, they can be a Peggy Sue from Pea Brain Peru.
 
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Old Feb 14, 2017 | 10:30 PM
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The main time I have issues with outsourced call centers is when it is for something that isn't even offered in the country the agent is in. For instance ATT and DIRECTV calls go to the Philippines. How can they possibly understand your problem if they themselves don't have a clue what it's like having that service.

I have found the easiest way to get a US based agent on the phone with the ability to actually find a resolution is to ask for retention. Companies don't farm out client retention overseas too often.

As for HOG membership, Harley is still a global company wth HOG chapters all over the world. It's not like your membership is something exclusively American.
 
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Old Feb 14, 2017 | 10:43 PM
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Originally Posted by dixonk
The main time I have issues with outsourced call centers is when it is for something that isn't even offered in the country the agent is in. For instance ATT and DIRECTV calls go to the Philippines. How can they possibly understand your problem if they themselves don't have a clue what it's like having that service.

I have found the easiest way to get a US based agent on the phone with the ability to actually find a resolution is to ask for retention. Companies don't farm out client retention overseas too often.

As for HOG membership, Harley is still a global company wth HOG chapters all over the world. It's not like your membership is something exclusively American.
Talk nice and you might get a kick-*** recipe for lumpia though!

 
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Old Feb 14, 2017 | 10:51 PM
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#notmyHOG
 
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Old Feb 14, 2017 | 10:56 PM
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Talk nice and you might get a kick-*** recipe for lumpia though!

I'm married to a Filipina. I can get kick *** lumpia anytime I want. Actually in PI right now waiting on my wife so we can go eat lunch.
 
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Old Feb 15, 2017 | 02:15 AM
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I'm married to a Filipina. I can get kick *** lumpia anytime I want. Actually in PI right now waiting on my wife so we can go eat lunch.
Haha I know...have a couple of San Miguel for me, wouldya?

 
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Old Feb 15, 2017 | 02:31 AM
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Haha I know...have a couple of San Miguel for me, wouldya?

Sipping on one as we speak brother!
 
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I tried it one year. Never got anything out of it. I'll put the membership fee in the fuel tank this year.
 
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I go to the museum and buy enough parts that the HOG membership is worth it to me.

10% off parts, free entry to the museum - not long before I'm ahead on that deal.
 
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