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<title>Customerules.com | POPULAR RULES</title>
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<description>Now You Make the Rules!</description>
<pubDate>Wed, 01 Sep 2010 09:03:35 PDT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Don't draw customers in with fake promotions]]></title>
<link>http://customerules.com/story.php?title=dont-draw-customers-in-with-fake-promotions</link>
<comments>http://customerules.com/story.php?title=dont-draw-customers-in-with-fake-promotions</comments>
<pubDate>Wed, 01 Sep 2010 09:03:35 PDT</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[One time I saw a commercial for a particular deal being offered at Quiznos, and it gave me a craving so I headed down to the nearest location for a toasted sub. When I asked about the deal I'd seen on TV, the employees had never heard of it. Bad business.<br/><br/>1 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Chase charges $30 "Demand Fee" for just inquiring about refinance ]]></title>
<link>http://customerules.com/story.php?title=chase-charges-30-demand-fee-for-just-inquiring-about-refinance-</link>
<comments>http://customerules.com/story.php?title=chase-charges-30-demand-fee-for-just-inquiring-about-refinance-</comments>
<pubDate>Mon, 30 Aug 2010 12:29:38 PDT</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[I just got off the phone with Chase mortgage regarding a rather unusual "fee".<br /><br />I called Chase a month ago to inquire about their mortgage refinance. The representative<br />I talked to asked for my account number, looked through their rates and said I can lower<br />my rates by .125% for .5 point plus fees. Even the rep. said he doesn't think it is worthwhile<br />and we hung up.<br /><br />Fast forward to this m<br/><br/>1 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[No strings attached service gets rewarded]]></title>
<link>http://customerules.com/story.php?title=no-strings-attached-service-gets-rewarded</link>
<comments>http://customerules.com/story.php?title=no-strings-attached-service-gets-rewarded</comments>
<pubDate>Mon, 16 Aug 2010 07:08:58 PDT</pubDate>
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<guid>http://customerules.com/story.php?title=no-strings-attached-service-gets-rewarded</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Recently the nose foot on my eyeglasses broke off. I went to my neighborhood Sears' Optical to get them repaired. I didn't buy my glasses there but it was convenient and I thought "What the heck." The service woman was friendly and was happy to fix them. When she came back out with my repaired glasses I asked how much I owed her. She said, "Nothing. That's what we're here for." Wow. She didn't as<br/><br/>3 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Stick to business, stay out of politics]]></title>
<link>http://customerules.com/story.php?title=stick-to-business-stay-out-of-politics-1</link>
<comments>http://customerules.com/story.php?title=stick-to-business-stay-out-of-politics-1</comments>
<pubDate>Fri, 13 Aug 2010 08:21:46 PDT</pubDate>
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<guid>http://customerules.com/story.php?title=stick-to-business-stay-out-of-politics-1</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Target Stores, please don't fund political campaigns, especially those that contradict the liberal image you've been broadcasting for years.  You've let me down and made me skeptical of your motives, and I so wanted to believe they were pure!<br/><br/>2 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[If you have a "Contact Us" feature on your website, respond to submissions!]]></title>
<link>http://customerules.com/story.php?title=if-you-have-a-contact-us-feature-on-your-website-respond-to-submissions</link>
<comments>http://customerules.com/story.php?title=if-you-have-a-contact-us-feature-on-your-website-respond-to-submissions</comments>
<pubDate>Wed, 04 Aug 2010 14:51:46 PDT</pubDate>
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<guid>http://customerules.com/story.php?title=if-you-have-a-contact-us-feature-on-your-website-respond-to-submissions</guid>
<description><![CDATA[If you're opening the door for customers to reach you with questions and concerns, make sure you promptly respond to their inquiries. Nobody likes wasting time to write something that gets no response.<br/><br/>1 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Easy Activation Should Actually be Easy]]></title>
<link>http://customerules.com/story.php?title=easy-activation-should-actually-be-easy</link>
<comments>http://customerules.com/story.php?title=easy-activation-should-actually-be-easy</comments>
<pubDate>Wed, 16 Jun 2010 13:12:50 PDT</pubDate>
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<guid>http://customerules.com/story.php?title=easy-activation-should-actually-be-easy</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Wells Fargo sent me a new ATM card that needed to be activated. When I tried to do so, the automated message kept telling me I didn't supply all the necessary information (number on card and last 4-digits of my SS number). In the end I had to talk to a service representative who said all was fine (after waiting on hold for 10 minutes). He then proceeded to try and get me to take advantage of all <br/><br/>2 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Friendly Service Keeps Customers Coming Back!]]></title>
<link>http://customerules.com/story.php?title=friendly-service-keeps-customers-coming-back</link>
<comments>http://customerules.com/story.php?title=friendly-service-keeps-customers-coming-back</comments>
<pubDate>Mon, 14 Jun 2010 09:32:51 PDT</pubDate>
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<guid>http://customerules.com/story.php?title=friendly-service-keeps-customers-coming-back</guid>
<description><![CDATA[There's a sandwich shop nearby our office called "Edina Eatery." The food is fine, though nothing too special, but it's the friendly employees that really make the experience special. They are always extremely friendly with a smile on their face, and if you pay with a credit card they'll remember your name and refer to you by it when they give you your food. It's little touches like this that hav<br/><br/>1 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Know who your customers are!]]></title>
<link>http://customerules.com/story.php?title=know-who-your-customers-are</link>
<comments>http://customerules.com/story.php?title=know-who-your-customers-are</comments>
<pubDate>Tue, 01 Jun 2010 09:04:45 PDT</pubDate>
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<guid>http://customerules.com/story.php?title=know-who-your-customers-are</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Never send new customer offers to existing customers.  It's bad enough that you don't recognize who your customers are and treat them as such, but it really stings when the rate you are offering is lower than what I have been paying as a long-term customer.<br/><br/>3 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[TGI Friday's across from the Mall of America]]></title>
<link>http://customerules.com/story.php?title=tgi-fridays-across-from-the-mall-of-america</link>
<comments>http://customerules.com/story.php?title=tgi-fridays-across-from-the-mall-of-america</comments>
<pubDate>Wed, 26 May 2010 11:31:03 PDT</pubDate>
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<guid>http://customerules.com/story.php?title=tgi-fridays-across-from-the-mall-of-america</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Bartender Stephanie Sayler at the TGI Friday's by the Mall of America is the best bartender I've ever met. She entertained my kids, was quick with the drink and food delivery and did it all with a great smile. I'll be back!<br/><br/>3 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Paul Vig at Wells Fargo rocks!]]></title>
<link>http://customerules.com/story.php?title=paul-vig-at-wells-fargo-rocks</link>
<comments>http://customerules.com/story.php?title=paul-vig-at-wells-fargo-rocks</comments>
<pubDate>Wed, 26 May 2010 11:28:56 PDT</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[As a 30 year old I never thought I'd have a "banker" let alone one my age. Paul Vig at the Wells Fargo on Grand Ave. in St. Paul not only got my kids signed up with savings accounts, he gave us some very helpful advice and did it quickly. Thanks Paul!<br/><br/>2 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Home Depot people, know where your stuff is]]></title>
<link>http://customerules.com/story.php?title=home-depot-people-know-where-your-stuff-is-1</link>
<comments>http://customerules.com/story.php?title=home-depot-people-know-where-your-stuff-is-1</comments>
<pubDate>Thu, 20 May 2010 15:41:41 PDT</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[I asked a dude wearing a home depot apron where something is- he says "aisle 5". I go to aisle 5 and it's not there. <br />I ask another dude wearing a home depot apron where that same thing is and he's say "aisle 8". I go there- it's not there. <br />It was in aisle 7 all along. Funny. <br />If you don't know where something is, at least ask a co-worker who knows where it is. <br/><br/>4 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[don't make me pay for your mistake]]></title>
<link>http://customerules.com/story.php?title=dont-make-me-pay-for-your-mistake-1</link>
<comments>http://customerules.com/story.php?title=dont-make-me-pay-for-your-mistake-1</comments>
<pubDate>Tue, 18 May 2010 08:13:41 PDT</pubDate>
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<guid>http://customerules.com/story.php?title=dont-make-me-pay-for-your-mistake-1</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Immediately after ordering tickets for Muse in October, I updated my address on Ticketmaster.com. Two weeks later I get a voicemail saying the tickets were returned to Ticketmaster because they were sent to my old address. Confusion? Wire-crossing? sure. The solution? <br />Ticketmaster: "We'll send you an email that you'll have to pay $2.50 for and it will have your tickets as an attachment."<br />Me: "<br/><br/>3 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Explain why my rates are increasing!]]></title>
<link>http://customerules.com/story.php?title=explain-why-my-rates-are-increasing</link>
<comments>http://customerules.com/story.php?title=explain-why-my-rates-are-increasing</comments>
<pubDate>Mon, 05 Apr 2010 10:38:14 PDT</pubDate>
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<guid>http://customerules.com/story.php?title=explain-why-my-rates-are-increasing</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Progressive upped my car insurance rate by more than $100 on my latest 6-month invoice, despite spotless driving record. They didn't explain the hike or talk about negotiating it down until I called to cancel after switching to Geico. Sorry guys, too late.<br/><br/>4 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[No, my car doesn't need a complete physical. Just the oil please.]]></title>
<link>http://customerules.com/story.php?title=no-my-car-doesnt-need-a-complete-physical-just-the-oil-please-</link>
<comments>http://customerules.com/story.php?title=no-my-car-doesnt-need-a-complete-physical-just-the-oil-please-</comments>
<pubDate>Mon, 15 Mar 2010 08:11:25 PDT</pubDate>
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<guid>http://customerules.com/story.php?title=no-my-car-doesnt-need-a-complete-physical-just-the-oil-please-</guid>
<description><![CDATA[I politely enter the Valvoline Instant Oil Change in Rogers, MN last Saturday only to be assaulted with up-sells.<br />"Sir, your brakelight is out. $9.99 to fix it? OK no problem - just the oil change."<br />"Um sir, your air filter, while in perfect condition would be $79.99 to replace. Oh, you're not interested? Ok..."<br />Seriously people. Just change the effing oil so we can all get on with our day. Wh<br/><br/>2 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Closed? Turn off your open sign!]]></title>
<link>http://customerules.com/story.php?title=closed-turn-off-your-open-sign-1</link>
<comments>http://customerules.com/story.php?title=closed-turn-off-your-open-sign-1</comments>
<pubDate>Fri, 05 Mar 2010 10:17:11 PST</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[It's not that difficult to flip a switch and turn off your "Open" sign when closing down for the day, yet so many places don't do it!<br/><br/>4 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Auto Service]]></title>
<link>http://customerules.com/story.php?title=auto-service</link>
<comments>http://customerules.com/story.php?title=auto-service</comments>
<pubDate>Mon, 01 Mar 2010 06:24:01 PST</pubDate>
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<guid>http://customerules.com/story.php?title=auto-service</guid>
<description><![CDATA[If you are going to charge me $600 in repairs, the least you can do is run my car through a car wash and vacuum it. It's called service gentlemen.<br/><br/>3 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[10 Stories of Excellent Customer Service — Simple Complexity]]></title>
<link>http://customerules.com/story.php?title=10-stories-of-excellent-customer-service-%E2%80%94-simple-complexity</link>
<comments>http://customerules.com/story.php?title=10-stories-of-excellent-customer-service-%E2%80%94-simple-complexity</comments>
<pubDate>Wed, 24 Feb 2010 05:48:23 PST</pubDate>
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<guid>http://customerules.com/story.php?title=10-stories-of-excellent-customer-service-%E2%80%94-simple-complexity</guid>
<description><![CDATA[So frequently, we talk about poor customer service. I wanted to find some examples of excellent customer service. Below are 10 examples of what people found to be excellent customer service.<br/><br/>3 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Ellis Drum Shop Sucks]]></title>
<link>http://customerules.com/story.php?title=ellis-drum-shop-sucks</link>
<comments>http://customerules.com/story.php?title=ellis-drum-shop-sucks</comments>
<pubDate>Tue, 23 Feb 2010 09:35:53 PST</pubDate>
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<guid>http://customerules.com/story.php?title=ellis-drum-shop-sucks</guid>
<description><![CDATA[If I order something from you and it takes longer than the time you told me, call and follow up with me as your loyal customer and let me know of the delay! Not only did you not call after it was well past the delivery date but when I called you- you could barely track down my order because you are so unorganized! <br /><br />I've supported you over the years because you are a local drum shop and not a h<br/><br/>4 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Quote a price before doing repairs!]]></title>
<link>http://customerules.com/story.php?title=quote-a-price-before-doing-repairs</link>
<comments>http://customerules.com/story.php?title=quote-a-price-before-doing-repairs</comments>
<pubDate>Fri, 19 Feb 2010 17:12:06 PST</pubDate>
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<guid>http://customerules.com/story.php?title=quote-a-price-before-doing-repairs</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Don't go forward with repairs on my car unless you have quoted me a price and gained my approval beforehand!<br/><br/>4 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[The Walser Way]]></title>
<link>http://customerules.com/story.php?title=the-walser-way</link>
<comments>http://customerules.com/story.php?title=the-walser-way</comments>
<pubDate>Fri, 12 Feb 2010 04:29:22 PST</pubDate>
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<guid>http://customerules.com/story.php?title=the-walser-way</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Talk about leading with your chin. A car dealership in Minneapolis is actually suing one of its customers because they made a mistake - this has to be one of the best worst practices I've seen in awhile.<br/><br/>4 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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