Web Hosting Talk : Other Forums : Web Hosting Lounge : I got a most interesting phone call at 5 AM...

[Nick H]

I got a most interesting phone call at 5 AM...

My house phone rings awakening me. I look at my clock, it's 5 AM. I wonder who on earth is calling me - perhaps it's a family member in trouble, so I answer.
"Hello, this is Tamika from Geico Insurance."
Well - after asking her if she knew what time it was - she told me that I "was on the list of tow companies for a winch out".
Interesting!
The first week I got my new phone number (months ago) I realized that it was formerly owned by an auto repair shop. I've received numerous calls for tows, tires, and oil changes. But this is the first one I've had at 5 AM.
So - I did what any logical person would do - and told them I'd be there in 20 minutes. I think they got the hint I'm not coming
[Just kidding on telling them I'd be there - that wouldn't be very nice - but I've thought about it ]





__________________
The customer is always right** Unless the TOS or logic says otherwise

[twhiting9275]

Sounds like it's time for another number change? I'd do a LOT of yelling if someone woke me up at 5am, then again, I'm usually up @ 5am.





__________________Linux Tech Networks: Reliable Server Administration and Monitoring since 2002VBulletin Development: VBulletin customizations, development, hosting and leased licenses

[Nick H]

Quote:



Originally Posted by linux-tech


Sounds like it's time for another number change? I'd do a LOT of yelling if someone woke me up at 5am, then again, I'm usually up @ 5am.


Nah - it's a VERY good/memorable # - and the calls don't happen often, so it's not a big deal.





__________________
The customer is always right** Unless the TOS or logic says otherwise

[saadsalman]

Quote:



Originally Posted by Nick H


Nah - it's a VERY good/memorable # - and the calls don't happen often, so it's not a big deal.


Yes, keep it a memory! But do change if you get some more junk calls!

[Dan541]

My number is an original from when the number plan for digital mobile phones was first introduced but I have gotten wrong numbers call before, I think there must be a few close to mine.





__________________
Buy some pancakes today!

[Red_wolf6]

so why not opening an auto repair shop. you have customers already

[plumsauce]

Quote:



Originally Posted by Red_wolf6


so why not opening an auto repair shop. you have customers already


Sort of like a bricks and mortar affiliate program
Keep the number, see which tow company will pay the most to have it call forwarded to their dispatch number
Get a new personal number for normal use, and call forward the other number for profit.





__________________█ server uptime monitor and alert service - basicstate.com█ MSNBC.COM - Site of the Week█ managed dns global failover and load balance - edgedirector.com

[JFSG]

I love the part where you fooled her.. Lol





__________________
I do not work for anyone except myself.
Please do not misunderstood me when I side on any party.

[PogiWeb]

I would be pretty angry if I was the one who needed the tow, but that is pretty funny Nick.





__________________HostPenguin - Separate Yourself ● A Christian Owned and Operated Hosting Provider!● Shared, Reseller, Virtual Private Server Hosting and Website Integrationshttp://www.HostPenguin.net - http://Integration.HostPenguin.net - Sales@HostPenguin.net

[Quartz]

Shame we have to recycle numbers, I too get random phone calls, both land line and cellphone.
5AM though, Boourns that

[vito]

Heh, reminds me of a couple of years ago when I had a toll free number that I eventually was forced to change. Dyslexic Amp'd Mobile customers would misdial the customer service number and call me instead. Up to 10-20 calls a day. At all hours of day and night.
Vito





__________________DemoDemo.com - Flash tutorials since 2002 - trust the undisputed market leader.Monthly subscription tutorials are now available. If at first you don't succeed, skydiving is not for you.

[Atarim]

Quote:



Originally Posted by plumsauce


Sort of like a bricks and mortar affiliate program
Keep the number, see which tow company will pay the most to have it call forwarded to their dispatch number
Get a new personal number for normal use, and call forward the other number for profit.


Now there's a business mind!





__________________The Hosting Team - Good cPanel Hosting * Google Checkout and PayPal accepted.
24 x 7 Friendly Support with a Smile
New! Web Site Editing Services - are there TYPOs in YOUR site? Get a guaranteed edit.
Try our Be My Webmaster! service - we'll design and run your site for you.