nate_1979 9 #1376 August 6, 2005 The dropzone.com dropzone list is a great reference... However, it doesnt do much for advertising... this wheretojump thing is an advertising effort, specificly designed to debunk skyride on the search engines... Sounds like a good idea to me. FGF #??? I miss the sky... There are 10 types of people in the world... those who understand binary and those who don't. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JoeyRamone 0 #1377 August 6, 2005 WOW enough is enough end this thread.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
slotperfect 7 #1378 August 6, 2005 QuoteWOW enough is enough end this thread.... The thread will continue . . . you can simply choose not to read it any more.Arrive Safely John Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
popsjumper 2 #1379 August 7, 2005 QuoteQuoteWell, my answer is Where To Jump You can always just go to http://www.dropzone.com/dropzone/, type in your ZIP code and we'll show you where the DZs are around you at the bargain price of $0. Agreed with pilotd....few woffos have ever heard of dropzone.com....they search for "skydive", "skydiving" etc....My reality and yours are quite different. I think we're all Bozos on this bus. Falcon5232, SCS8170, SCSA353, POPS9398, DS239 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skydived19006 4 #1380 August 8, 2005 Quote Hi BB Skyride lied to me We got a coupon book in the mail for our little po- dunk town of 10,000. Coupons for burger king etc and a 15% off certificate from skyride!!!!!!!I was stoked 15% off for a tandem, ballon ride etc.Eventually a real person answered, we told them we want to make a tandem and save the 15% only to find out that all their operators were busy So we left our name and number & they promised to have someone return our call in 1/2 hourThey lied four days later they still haven't returned my call The good news is that the 15% offer is good for a year I have to hand it to the skyride folks that in addition to the internet they are marketing to small towns via coupon books (color) with the 15% off pitch. Since they haven't bothered to return my call What else are these guy's lieing about Damn I wanted my wife to do a tandem this weekend R.I.P. That’s funny, they’ll give you %15 off, plus $40 discount, ironically the price will still be $240 or whatever it normally is once you add in the instruction, gear rental, etc. etc. Call them and check into the discount! They’re generally very good with customer service! That is good up to the point that they have your credit card number. Call and press for the “final answer” regarding price, you’ll have to really push for them to give you the price with all the additional charges without giving a credit card number. Whatever you do, do not give them a credit card number!Experience is what you get when you thought you were going to get something else. AC DZ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
slug 1 #1381 August 8, 2005 QuoteQuote Hi BB Skyride lied to me We got a coupon book in the mail for our little po- dunk town of 10,000. Coupons for burger king etc and a 15% off certificate from skyride!!!!!!!I was stoked 15% off for a tandem, ballon ride etc.Eventually a real person answered, we told them we want to make a tandem and save the 15% only to find out that all their operators were busy So we left our name and number & they promised to have someone return our call in 1/2 hourThey lied four days later they still haven't returned my call The good news is that the 15% offer is good for a year I have to hand it to the skyride folks that in addition to the internet they are marketing to small towns via coupon books (color) with the 15% off pitch. Since they haven't bothered to return my call What else are these guy's lieing about Damn I wanted my wife to do a tandem this weekend R.I.P. That’s funny, they’ll give you %15 off, plus $40 discount, ironically the price will still be $240 or whatever it normally is once you add in the instruction, gear rental, etc. etc. Call them and check into the discount! They’re generally very good with customer service! That is good up to the point that they have your credit card number. Call and press for the “final answer” regarding price, you’ll have to really push for them to give you the price with all the additional charges without giving a credit card number. Whatever you do, do not give them a credit card number! Hi 19006 Skyride wouldn't even call me back to give me the sales pitch I'm not going to waste my time chasing after them just for the entertainment value of listening to their B.S. I'm just wondering if skyride is so busy from the direct mailing discount coupon gimmick that they can't even return the calls from potential customers. To bad we missed out on listening to their line of BS, in spite of waiting by my phone 24/7 for a week. Just my luck R.I.P. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jlmiracle 7 #1382 August 8, 2005 QuoteI'm just wondering if skyride is so busy from the direct mailing discount coupon gimmick Excellent! Now they are going for mail fraud. JudyBe kinder than necessary because everyone you meet is fighting some kind of battle. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freelyflyn71 0 #1383 August 10, 2005 My wife found this while looking on a job website Wish something could be done too... ------------------------------------------------------------ Reservation Specialist Needed Immediately 1800-Skyride/Thrill Planet is seeking Reservation Specialist for our growing Marietta/Smyrna Reservation Center. This is a great entry level position with a fast growing company . Experience is preferred but not necessary, we will train the right person. We are a national, full service marketing company that caters to the adventure sports industry. Responsibilities include Inbound/Outbound sales calls, account management, new business developement and more. The right candidate must have a clear, professional speaking voice and be self motivated to succeed. We offer an excellent compensation package including hourly and commission pay structures with daily cash bonuses. We are conveniently located off Windy Hill Road near I-75. We offer a flexible work schedule with part time, full time positions. Hours of operation range from 8 am to midnight, Monday thru Sunday. THIS POSITION IS AVAILABLE IMMEDIATELY! [email protected] [email protected] YOU MAY ALSO FAX A COPY TO 404-745-8281 The Braver the Bird...The Fatter the Cat. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freelyflyn71 0 #1384 August 10, 2005 Mail Fraud!! Now that's an idea! Maybe a possible loophole, like nabbing gangsters for tax evasion...hopefully "what comes around, goes around" will soon apply! The Braver the Bird...The Fatter the Cat. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nate_1979 9 #1385 August 10, 2005 http://www.thrillplanet.com/ I have not seen anything on this posted yet, if it already was sorry.. FGF #??? I miss the sky... There are 10 types of people in the world... those who understand binary and those who don't. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gravitational 0 #1386 August 10, 2005 QuoteI have not seen anything on this posted yet, if it already was sorry.. It hasn't...that's very troubling...------ Michael Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
slug 1 #1387 August 10, 2005 QuoteQuoteI have not seen anything on this posted yet, if it already was sorry.. It hasn't...that's very troubling... Bull riding certificate Reality checkWhere's the closest Bull riding school from Seattle WA. My luck the boss (LOML) would make me ride the Bull or else. I'm guessing the choice of locations of the wind tunnel is verrry limitedmaybe Tenn. Still waiting for skyride to return my call no wonder their advertising for more help at their "call center" aka boiler room. Tele-marketing job anyone R.I.P. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BillyVance 34 #1388 August 15, 2005 If I recall correctly, today (Monday), August 15 is the day that all three of Skyride's real DZs, and affiliate Chuting Star rigging loft, officially loses their USPA DZ Group Memberships. Or is it the 16th? Small victory... Now let's bring on the real victories! Get Skyride's call center shut down. Get their 900+ web sites using stolen copyrighted photos and graphics taken off the internet. Throw Ben and Cary's asses in jail. Confiscate their mansions, luxury cars and bank accounts. Distribute the proceeds from the seizures to all the other DZs and skydivers who were screwed over by these scumbuckets. And maybe then, the balance of karma will be satisfied. Hey, it's a goal we can all aspire to. It won't be easy. We may not win all the battles, but let's focus on winning the war. (with apologies to the real troops fighting for freedom) (just wanted to bring this thread back to page 1)"Mediocre people don't like high achievers, and high achievers don't like mediocre people." - SIX TIME National Champion coach Nick Saban Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
slug 1 #1389 August 15, 2005 Hi BV Don't know about closing down their call centers, but they appear to be having a staffing shortage. They promised to return my call in 1/2 hr and we'll be coming up on the 1/2 month anniversery and still no phone call Lucky for us the 15% Tandem coupon is good for a year so we can wait by the phone until they get caught up with their backlog. R.I.P. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skydived19006 4 #1390 August 15, 2005 QuoteHi BV Don't know about closing down their call centers, but they appear to be having a staffing shortage. They promised to return my call in 1/2 hr and we'll be coming up on the 1/2 month anniversery and still no phone call Lucky for us the 15% Tandem coupon is good for a year so we can wait by the phone until they get caught up with their backlog. R.I.P. They're not going to call you, go ahead and call them back. If you do it sometime other than "peek" you should be able to get right through I would think. Then report back about how the "discount" works out for you! Actually if they are unable to keep staff it may seriously hamper their ability to screw potential skydivers. I wouldn't ever encourage anyone to call and give their call center people a hard time, but if people did they might "reconsider" their jobs? I for one would much rather be pushing french fries at McDonalds, than to have to listen to people inform me of what a lowlife, thief I was working the Skyride boiler room!Experience is what you get when you thought you were going to get something else. AC DZ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mnealtx 0 #1391 August 15, 2005 Speaking to the copyrighted pictures issue, I ran across this site the other day. It is a copyrighting / photo tracking program....your thoughts? Could this be a solution to the theft and unlawful use of copyrighted photos?Mike I love you, Shannon and Jim. POPS 9708 , SCR 14706 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chutingstar 1 #1392 August 15, 2005 QuoteIf I recall correctly, today (Monday), August 15 is the day that all three of Skyride's real DZs, and affiliate Chuting Star rigging loft, officially loses their USPA DZ Group Memberships. Or is it the 16th? Small victory... Sept. 2 at this point, although there is a review process in order on Chutingstar's group membership. MikeChutingStar.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skydived19006 4 #1393 August 15, 2005 QuoteQuoteIf I recall correctly, today (Monday), August 15 is the day that all three of Skyride's real DZs, and affiliate Chuting Star rigging loft, officially loses their USPA DZ Group Memberships. Or is it the 16th? Small victory... Sept. 2 at this point, although there is a review process in order on Chutingstar's group membership. Mike I don’t quite understand what the advantage for a rigging service to have a USPA Group Membership is. Can you inform me?Experience is what you get when you thought you were going to get something else. AC DZ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chutingstar 1 #1394 August 15, 2005 QuoteI don’t quite understand what the advantage for a rigging service to have a USPA Group Membership is. Can you inform me? I also run the student and coaching schools as well as manage the instructors. Chuting Star Rigging Loft is listed as a professional skydiving school. MikeChutingStar.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skydived19006 4 #1395 August 15, 2005 QuoteQuoteI don’t quite understand what the advantage for a rigging service to have a USPA Group Membership is. Can you inform me? I also run the student and coaching schools as well as manage the instructors. Chuting Star Rigging Loft is listed as a professional skydiving school. Mike Ok, I understand. It’s too bad you have to be associated Skyride! Everything I’ve seen regarding you Mike has always been very positive! Maybe you should reconsider your associates? Martin AC DZExperience is what you get when you thought you were going to get something else. AC DZ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
masterblaster72 0 #1396 August 16, 2005 I believe companies with 800 #s pay $.10 per call. So do what they say -- call 1800 Skyride....and do it often. Be humble, ask questions, listen, learn, follow the golden rule, talk when necessary, and know when to shut the fuck up. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
IanHarrop 37 #1397 August 16, 2005 QuoteI believe companies with 800 #s pay $.10 per call. So do what they say -- call 1800 Skyride....and do it often. Having worked in senior management for a company with a call center let me assure you that this is incorrect. Call Centers pay some of the lowest rates per minute, less than 3.5 cents per minute, so your call would have to last over 2 minutes to cost the call center 10 cents. It's better to let those that are making legitimate and legal efforts to change things do what they are doing, than to stoop to the level of the original offenders."Where troubles melt like lemon drops, away above the chimney tops, that's where you'll find me" Dorothy Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
packerboy 3 #1398 August 17, 2005 Is Joe Jennings connected to these guys? I saw his name on their skydive.com website. It surprised me that someone of such stature in the skydiving community would associate with this thing. -------------------------------------------------- In matters of style, swim with the current; in matters of principle, stand like a rock. ~ Thomas Jefferson Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chicagoland 0 #1399 August 17, 2005 I assure you that skydive.com is not associated with 1-800-SKYRIDE. skydive.com is the official site for Chicagoland Skydiving Center in Hinckley, IL. We, as a DZ and as internet marketers, are doing everything we can to put that company out of business and educate the consumer. Joe Jennings and I have swapped links for years. He does, however link to skydiving.com (another Ben and Cary site). Although he has been linking to that site since Lyle Presse managed the domain for St. Catherine's Sport Parachute Club. He might not know that he is now linking to the enemy. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
packerboy 3 #1400 August 17, 2005 My bad, it must've been skydiving.com. Pretty easy to get mixed up I guess. -------------------------------------------------- In matters of style, swim with the current; in matters of principle, stand like a rock. ~ Thomas Jefferson Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
