Author Archives: Support Spy

Extended warranties are a cash cow

Posted on January 22, 2013 by Support Spy

Electronics & appliances sales people, I’m looking at you!  You have to love the effort.  There are many fantastic, advertised deals on electronics, home theatre products, appliances, and other related items, and you don’t have to wait for the Christmas … Continue reading →

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NHL 2012/2013 Lockout Rant

Posted on September 12, 2012 by Support Spy

This is one hockey fan’s fantastic rant that captures the anger, frustration, and helplessness of NHL fans everywhere who are about to experience a fourth work stoppage.  It appears the customers have been forgotten about in this exercise of muscle … Continue reading →

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Stella & Dot – new hidden costs

Posted on September 11, 2012 by Support Spy

Stella & Dot is a multi-level marketing based line of boutique-style jewellery.   By using a trunk show (tupperware-style party) selling strategy, their ‘stylists’ (independent sales partners) showcase the product directly to customers. Anne, a stylists who I have spoken … Continue reading →

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Hotel Safes Are Not Very Safe

Posted on June 15, 2012 by Support Spy

Have you taken a trip recently?  Did you stay in a hotel?  Did you trust that your money, valuables and important documents would be safe?  This is not a doomsday issue, but you should take extra care when using a … Continue reading →

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Unidentified phone numbers

Posted on June 11, 2012 by Support Spy

I started to get calls from telephone numbers that I did not recognize on my mobile phone. Not being one who just has to pick up the call, I tend to ignore numbers of unknown origin and let my voicemail … Continue reading →

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