I have caught the tail end of an advertisement, a few times, and have been interested in it. It talked about having behavioral issues with your child, and it guaranteed positive results. I was definately interested.
So while my princess was at her piano lesson, I was listening to this radio station, and I caught the whole ad! So I phone in. Here's a play by play of how that call went:
GUY: so tell me what made you decide to call?
ME: um... behavioral issues with my 3 year old. (duh.)
GUY: oh and how do these issues make you feel?
ME: um... frustrated. (duh again)
GUY: yes, that sounds frustrating. (that's right, SYMPATHISE with me)
GUY: and do you think his acting out affects others in the family? (seriously, did you really ask me that?)
ME: yeah, of course.
This is where I cut in, in a rather rude tone,
"uh-huh and how much is this "program" anyway??"
GUY: well, before this certain promo, people paid thousands of dollars for it. (I hate when I am being told what a great deal I am getting by the actual salesman.)
ME: mmm hmm, and so whats the great deal now?
GUY: $299.00
ME: Ok then, thanks for the info and your time, I will converse with my hubby, and call back.
GUY: oh, well is he right there? I could talk to him.
ME: nope. he's not. I will phone him.
GUY: OK, does your phone have 3 - way calling??? (OMG!!)
ME: no it does not ( I lied)
GUY: cuz most phones do have that feature. (can you believe this guys balls??)
GUY: You know what, I know what your husband is gonna say. One of two things. 'how much is it?' and 'does it work?'
so you tell him how much you are saving, and that there is a 30 day money back guarantee. Problem solved. What address would you like this delivered too?
This is where I hang up.
OK, I have been to timeshare spiels, car 'browsing' on car lots, viewing homes with obnoxious Realtors...
BUT I HAVE NEVER been this pressured before! I couldn't believe it.
Thankfully, we are coming to the end of the dark years with my toddler, and his behavior has done almost a 180. So no, I won't be buying this product anyway!
Family of five