I woke up early in the morning with my creative mode turned on so I thought I would just complete some of the little business project that I’ve left out for a while. Suddenly I remembered a printing company that I contacted some time last week for a quotation for something at work. I was told that the person in charge wasn’t around, and that they will call me back soon.
It’s been almost half a week so I thought maybe I should call them back for a little reminder. So I did. A lady answered the phone.
Me: “Hello. I called some time last week to have a quotation but was told that the person in charge wasn’t around. A lady said she’ll pass the message and will get them to call me back but I haven’t received any call…”
Lady: “Oh issit? When did you call?”
Me: “I think it was Wednesday or Thursday…”
Lady: “It wasn’t me. I think they’ve probably forgot to jot down.”
Me: “OK nevermind. So who should I talk to?”
Lady: “You can talk to me.”
Me: “Oh ok. So does your company supply product xxx?”
Lady: “xxx ah… Yes.”
Me: “OK. Can you provide me with a quotation on this product, with abc material, quantity around 10,000 units…”
Lady: “I can’t quote you without the size you know.”
Me: “That’s why I was waiting for someone to call back so that I can give the info. And by the way, I’ve sent an email to your company and it bounced back several times.”
Lady: “OK…”
Me: “Anyway, the size is 123 x 123 x 123. In cm.”
Lady: “Eh I can’t quote you without knowing how many colours you need you see.”
Me: “I haven’t finished talking, miss. I need only printing with black wordings.”
Lady: “But hor, without seeing the real artwork, I can’t quote you lar…”
Me: “Miss. This is not the first time I’m doing this. I’ve been doing this for years and I have no problem to get an accurate quote with the information that I’m giving you. Do you want to listen to all the details?”
Lady: “OK…”
So I continued to give her all the info that I had in hand and she promised to call me back with a quotation. Pretty regret that I called them again when they didn’t call back. I thought everyone should be given a second chance but I guess I was wrong again. :/
