Funny chat with a Bell rep - Page 2 - Canadian TV, Computing and Home Theatre Forums

Pinza · 2012-06-20, 03:48 PM

Which post are you replying to.?

colinpeddle · 2012-06-21, 10:07 AM

bell online chat:
Eric V: please bear with me and I will check for you.
You: Roar.
Eric V: Smiling.
You: I thought we were going to be bears together.
Eric V: Nice comment there! It is funny!
Eric V: No, I am sorry. smiling.

JoeLouie · 2012-06-21, 06:17 PM

hahahaha, I actually laughed out loud at that one.

Pinza · 2012-06-21, 06:52 PM

I laugh almost every day during my dealings with Bell. If I didn't I would cry.......

Many years ago, I had to call the EDD (ExpressVu Dispatch Desk) to advise them that a Tech would not be able to finish his call, as it was approaching 9pm and the light in Nimiq 1 goes out at 9pm, so the Tech would not be able to see it. She duly noted my reasons on her computer and called the Customer to reschedule. Her parting comment was , "thanks for that, I always wondered how the Technicians 'saw' the Satellite, now I know"......

I got myself suspended for 3 days for that smart ass comment......lol

46FD04 · 2012-06-22, 08:44 AM

Hi Pinza. That was a very funny comment regarding seeing Nimiq1's light.

I have a question about roof mounts.

Where can I purchase the very pointy bolts that Bell uses with the rubber grommet?

I see these all the time when I remove dishes, and I save them for future installs, I just cannot find them in the store.

I live in the Greater Toronto Area.

Also, FYI for everyone else, the Red weatherproof membrane used for roof installs can be purchased at RONA.

It's called Red Zone Membrane made by Resisto.

Thank you.

DPyro · 2012-06-25, 12:12 PM

To better help serve you and automate the process we have replaced all our CSRs with CleverBots.

chillonhill · 2012-06-25, 02:19 PM

I had Star Choice about 12 years ago, they went and fastened the RG6 cable to the roof all the way following a metal valley like trough between 2 slopes where water ran off, screwed in every few feet all the way up and down the other side!! with then silicone on the screw, friggen idiots, I redid the roof a few years ago anyways, and do not have dish anymore, but that install was done by dumb and dumber, my wife was at home and didnt know any better, but they should have put the rg6 under the overhang at least!!

monkeyhunk · 2012-06-25, 11:04 PM

I have found that most houses I've went to that had Shaw installs looked like it was done by a drunken monkey just opened his back doors backed up really fast slammed on the brakes and got the hell out of Dodge.

We had a guy hired on that used to work for Shaw. They stuck him with me one of the 5 days of training that he lasted. If I didn't have him directly tasked with something he was pretty much by my van smoking cigarettes on the job. He didn't make it because he said having things like accountability, quality control and taking pics of your work to CYA was complete BS. Just shaking my head at that one.

Not saying that's how they all are but that's been the extent of my dealings.

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2012-06-20, 03:48 PM	#16
Pinza Veteran Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: GTA Posts: 8,575	Which post are you replying to.?

2012-06-21, 10:07 AM	#17
colinpeddle Join Date: Apr 2012 Posts: 191	bell online chat: Eric V: please bear with me and I will check for you. You: Roar. Eric V: Smiling. You: I thought we were going to be bears together. Eric V: Nice comment there! It is funny! Eric V: No, I am sorry. smiling.

2012-06-21, 06:17 PM	#18
JoeLouie Join Date: Sep 2010 Posts: 889	hahahaha, I actually laughed out loud at that one.

2012-06-21, 06:52 PM	#19
Pinza Veteran Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: GTA Posts: 8,575	I laugh almost every day during my dealings with Bell. If I didn't I would cry....... Many years ago, I had to call the EDD (ExpressVu Dispatch Desk) to advise them that a Tech would not be able to finish his call, as it was approaching 9pm and the light in Nimiq 1 goes out at 9pm, so the Tech would not be able to see it. She duly noted my reasons on her computer and called the Customer to reschedule. Her parting comment was , "thanks for that, I always wondered how the Technicians 'saw' the Satellite, now I know"...... I got myself suspended for 3 days for that smart ass comment......lol

2012-06-22, 08:44 AM	#20
46FD04 Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Ajax Posts: 426	Hi Pinza. That was a very funny comment regarding seeing Nimiq1's light. I have a question about roof mounts. Where can I purchase the very pointy bolts that Bell uses with the rubber grommet? I see these all the time when I remove dishes, and I save them for future installs, I just cannot find them in the store. I live in the Greater Toronto Area. Also, FYI for everyone else, the Red weatherproof membrane used for roof installs can be purchased at RONA. It's called Red Zone Membrane made by Resisto. Thank you.

2012-06-25, 12:12 PM	#21
DPyro Rookie Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 26	To better help serve you and automate the process we have replaced all our CSRs with CleverBots.

2012-06-25, 02:19 PM	#22
chillonhill Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 305	I had Star Choice about 12 years ago, they went and fastened the RG6 cable to the roof all the way following a metal valley like trough between 2 slopes where water ran off, screwed in every few feet all the way up and down the other side!! with then silicone on the screw, friggen idiots, I redid the roof a few years ago anyways, and do not have dish anymore, but that install was done by dumb and dumber, my wife was at home and didnt know any better, but they should have put the rg6 under the overhang at least!!

2012-06-25, 11:04 PM	#23
monkeyhunk Join Date: May 2012 Location: ON Posts: 386	I have found that most houses I've went to that had Shaw installs looked like it was done by a drunken monkey just opened his back doors backed up really fast slammed on the brakes and got the hell out of Dodge. We had a guy hired on that used to work for Shaw. They stuck him with me one of the 5 days of training that he lasted. If I didn't have him directly tasked with something he was pretty much by my van smoking cigarettes on the job. He didn't make it because he said having things like accountability, quality control and taking pics of your work to CYA was complete BS. Just shaking my head at that one. Not saying that's how they all are but that's been the extent of my dealings.