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Old 09-24-2009, 04:02 AM   #11
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Default Re: Fall Fest Phone Call To Ganz....I Got Answers

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Thanks for putting so much time into trying to get an honest answer, Scat. Unfortunately, it isn't the one we were hoping for. It is, however, pretty much what I suspected...that they were saying there was no problem because, to them, there wasn't. That they were quite content with how Fall Fest was working...no matter how unhappy it made their customers...particularly the disappointed children.

Would like to think something good would happen through Comments and Suggestions but, from personal experience using that, I doubt it. I spent years working in customer relations. When a company gets lots of complaints, getting a compliment or a thank you stands out. Most companies will make a effort to respond to one.

While I see lots wrong with Ganz in both technical and customer service areas, I do give credit where credit is due. So I took the time to submit a compliment/thank you letter through C&S regarding how much pleasure WW gave my disabled husband. I really didn't expect an answer.

Three days later, I was surprised to get one. Even more surprised when I read it. Their response to my compliment/thank you was "Thank you for your suggestion".

So...before I can believe that something will be changed by comments and suggestions...I'd have to believe that Ganz values their customers enough to pay attention to what is being said in the comments and suggestions.

Which really says a lot about the image Ganz is projecting...particularly to their new customers. I've only been playing for five months. For the first two months, I webbie shopped weekly. By the third month, I only made one webbie shopping trip because I'd seen so many glaring programming error and disregard for the players that there wasn't much fun in knowing I was putting money in the pockets of the Ganz executives responsible for both. Fourth month...saw so much of both that I chose not to buy any of their products. Fifth month...put off my shopping trip because I was excited about the first day of my first Fall Fest and didn't want to miss it. Too disgusted now to want to shop.

I will buy something occasionally if I see a really good sale and, if someone gives me someting webbie as a gift, fine. But the hundreds of dollars a month I would have been happy to throw at Ganz...that's just not happening. That money will go to gaming companies that deserve it. The ones who value their customers, listen to them, and work very hard to keep their games functional and fun.

Wish I didn't feel that way. I love WW and I loved webbie shopping.

Wish even more that Ganz realized just how lucky they are with their customer base. In no company, gaming or otherwise, have I ever seen the kindness, patience, and understanding of problems I've seen in WW players through WI. You are a company's dream customer base. They should appreciate that and jump through hoops to keep you...and keep you happy.

Actually, when I think about walking away from the aggravations of Ganz...I remember that means having no reason to visit WI anymore...and that keeps me playing WW.

Y'all really are great, you know. You deserve better from Ganz. I'm really hoping something does change and you get it.

hehehe...thank goodness I don't have time to post often. My posts get very long.
What I have feared most of all is Ganz's indifference, if this were the case, which it seems to be. It is very difficult to overcome indifference without a full scale boycott, and I don't see that happening. If I paid even $80 for a video game for my kids and it had glitches like this, I would take it back and demand my money back. We cannot do this with Ganz. They have our money and we have entered the codes. I have probably spent thousands on Webkinz! Makes me so sad because, it is especially sad to see them indifferent to their MAINE customer base-CHILDREN!!!
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Old 09-24-2009, 04:45 AM   #12
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Default Re: Fall Fest Phone Call To Ganz....I Got Answers

Thanks for calling & for sharing this with us. I'm sorry to say I am not surprised. Like gma2r we have gone on a buying freeze. One of my child's accounts is having major problems & customer service will not help us. They said that the site is provided "as is" & it is stated in the user agreement. So sorry,but can't help you. Funny, I was told the same thing when I called about the leaves. I told my child that I will keep her accounts open if she wants to keep playing, but that is all I'm willing to do unless I see some big changes. A friend told me to check out the company & I was shocked. I wish I had done some checking 2 years ago before I put so much money into this. WW is great fun when it works, but when something goes seriously wrong it is awful, especially for children. We both love WW, but will walk away rather than see my child constantly upset by something that is supposed to be fun.What a shame.
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Old 09-24-2009, 09:56 PM   #13
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I am very sorry it was not the answer everyone was hoping for, but atleast it was the truth. I was atleast thankful for that. I am so glad it was not "we will forward this over and see what we can do" and knowing they would do nothing. I am hoping for a better winterfest, and I do recommend calling now for the winterfest. If anything letting them know you were dissatisfied with the fall fest and please make sure the winterfest is better. We got enough months to make a point!

Thanks for the nice comments!

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Old 09-27-2009, 10:44 AM   #14
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it's funny how everyone threatens to quit. That's ridiculous!! If you get a leaf or two or five, then you have received something....so enjoy it. The only thing your complaints are going to do is ruin it for everyone else. "But, the kids!!!" Whatever, it's not the kids, it's you you're worried about. If you don't want to waste all that time on the computer then deal *** it and get a new hobby. I have kids who deal with the same issues....maybe they are a bit more grounded (or less spoiled), but a leaf everyday is more than no leaves. You may quit now!!
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Old 09-27-2009, 05:46 PM   #15
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it is strange i think he did extend it for another day. the day after the fest ended i got a leaf. i wonder why...
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