From your experience, you know I write when I'm upset about something. But I also write when I'm pleased.
It's terrific that you led us to Providencia Gas. In my particular instance, it's because they're honest (and they're nice people). And it's nice to get the discount
I've discovered that I have been totally ripped-off by my previous supplier in the two years I've been in this house -- and by mega amounts, just because I didn't know better.
Providencia came by for the first time on May 16. I was thinking the bill print-out would be for around $2,000 pesos, based on past experience. It was only $369 to fill the tank.
They came by again today, almost three months later, and their bill, less the rebate, was only $965 pesos.
In comparison, my previous MAJOR supplier in San Miguel charged me:
$1,729 on April 5; $1,538 on March 10; $1.527 on Feb. 27; $1,538 on Feb. 12; $1,695 on Jan 27, $1,375 on Jan. 3, and my receipts go on.
I understand now the trick they use is to tell the customer that the gage on the tank is defective, and the reading I see when they beat me to the tank on the roof is the true reading. Providencia suggests they might be using a strong magnet on the side of the gage to bring down the needle.
Then, the statement print-out they give me is actually for me and other customers before me. Previous customers get a hand-written statement, not a print-out, and they don't reset the machine.
I'd name this previous supplier, but I understand in Mexico that truth is not its own defense against a libel charge.
Don't think that I have ever told you how much I appreciate your passion and energy. I love the way you do VIP, with equal commitment to both the merchants and bringing them customers, as well as the customers and bringing them opportunities that they want and can use. You are one of the very special treasures of San Miguel, which makes it the place where I want to be.
Lou! I was just thinking about this yesterday when I used my card at Mezzanine. I'll give Nelly 400 pesos in an envelope with your name on it next time I go down into el centro. My card number, if it matters, is 308. I love using VIP!
Cheers Lou,
I continue to enjoy VIP newsletters; they keep us "in the loop," as it were. The reason that we haven't "re-upped" is that we moved back across the border. During our eleven years in SMA, we used our VIP card extensively and never with a glitch or bad experience. You do good work, Lou, and I hope all continues well for you and the club.
Bayard Kellam
see you on the circuit.
all the best for 2012.
~Rick & Marilyn
This is such a great way to keep up with newsy SMA.
You are a gentleman and scholar! Thank you.
You do a fantastic job on this newsletter. What a joy!
Alan
From your experience, you know I write when I'm upset about something. But I also write when I'm pleased.
It's terrific that you led us to Providencia Gas. In my particular instance, it's because they're honest (and they're nice people). And it's nice to get the discount
I've discovered that I have been totally ripped-off by my previous supplier in the two years I've been in this house -- and by mega amounts, just because I didn't know better.
Providencia came by for the first time on May 16. I was thinking the bill print-out would be for around $2,000 pesos, based on past experience. It was only $369 to fill the tank.
They came by again today, almost three months later, and their bill, less the rebate, was only $965 pesos.
In comparison, my previous MAJOR supplier in San Miguel charged me:
$1,729 on April 5; $1,538 on March 10; $1.527 on Feb. 27; $1,538 on Feb. 12; $1,695 on Jan 27, $1,375 on Jan. 3, and my receipts go on.
I understand now the trick they use is to tell the customer that the gage on the tank is defective, and the reading I see when they beat me to the tank on the roof is the true reading. Providencia suggests they might be using a strong magnet on the side of the gage to bring down the needle.
Then, the statement print-out they give me is actually for me and other customers before me. Previous customers get a hand-written statement, not a print-out, and they don't reset the machine.
I'd name this previous supplier, but I understand in Mexico that truth is not its own defense against a libel charge.
So, anyhow, Viva Providencia!
Kind regards, George
Don't think that I have ever told you how much I appreciate your passion and energy. I love the way you do VIP, with equal commitment to both the merchants and bringing them customers, as well as the customers and bringing them opportunities that they want and can use. You are one of the very special treasures of San Miguel, which makes it the place where I want to be.
Wishing you all the best, Robert Baines
Thanks for your good work in keeping this up.
Best regards, Eleanor Piazza
I continue to enjoy VIP newsletters; they keep us "in the loop," as it were. The reason that we haven't "re-upped" is that we moved back across the border. During our eleven years in SMA, we used our VIP card extensively and never with a glitch or bad experience. You do good work, Lou, and I hope all continues well for you and the club.
Bayard Kellam