Apple support from Hell.
A few days ago I posted a question regarding the fact that I never registered my iPad. Advice given was to contact Apple support.
I did so and am still upset about my experience. I appreciate the reply but my experience was terrible. My original post:
http://www.democraticunderground.com/109515985
Background noise was terrible, I could not understand the person to whom I was speaking. All I asked was how do I register my iPad. I was given a song and dance about the need to have his assistance. Without question, I told him 20 times that I could not hear him or that I could not understand. His accent was heavy.
This Apple Rep. played with my computer, first the XP desktop, then I was told I had to go to my laptop (Win 7)
Bla...Bla...Bla. Still could not understand the Rep. Next thing I knew, I was asked which service plan I wanted, $149.00 a year or the 5 year plan. Mind you, I still have not found out the simple answer, "how do I register this iPad".
This rep told me I said OK to the charge for service. I'm glad this was recorded because I did not agree to any charge.
I told him I do not agree and don't want any plan. His words to me...I spent all this time on the phone with you and you won't pay. THEN: He hung up.
The bottom line, I guess I will be unregistered and hope the iPad will continue to work. I don't know what else to do. Why the heck can we not have access to customer service without trying to understand someone whose accent makes the ordeal almost impossible. AND: Don't these reps sit in an areas with sound barriers? The noise sounded like a rock concert.
Edited for typo.
bullimiami
(13,104 posts)You can enter your serial number here
https://checkcoverage.apple.com
Usually you register the device when you set it up.
But I don't think there is any great benefit to registering a device with apple, it doesn't affect the warranty coverage.
discntnt_irny_srcsm
(18,482 posts)If you have issues with apple phone support in the future I suggest calling (408) 996-1010 Apple's HQ in Cupertino, CA. Ask for Steve Dowling VP of Communications and suggest that something is seriously lacking in his department at least from the customer's point of view.
When a company's support staff are unable to help because their unintelligible, they need to rethink their implementation of "support".