JerseyBoy
Back in town
- 31 Dec 2005
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I have just moved into my condo a few weeks ago. During the weekdays, I am not home; so I don't get bothered with the sales calls. But, today, a guy from one of those "maintenance service" companies contacted me through the intercom from the main door for the water/heater maintenance service.
I used to live in the rental; so, I did not get those calls.
But, now I own the property, I guess I need to get used to that.
Going back to that sales call, here is what happened:
1. he showed me how to clean the filter for the water heater.
2. he explained it is my responsibility to take care of equipment beyond the water meter. The main water main is taken care of by the building management.
3. I should get their "ion" water equipment to clean the water to prolong the life of the water heater (which would cost about JPY 400,000 to replace and is expected to last about 7 to 10 years under normal use). Since they are working in the building already, they can waive the installation fee of JPY 40,000 if I sign on the deal right now.
4. I signed on that deal as I heard about that stuff.
5. I called up my folks back in the home town and they suggested I should be careful with something like those types of sales calls. I also did a quick google search on my PC right after the guy left my place and I saw some posts suggesting not to take up such an offer.
6. I cancelled the deal right after that (there is a 8-day cooling off period in Japan). I cancel that agreement before they start the installation (they contacted me at noon and they said they can start the installation at 3 p.m.)
I see some of the forum members are living in Japan because they married Japanese nationals. So, I guess some of you own the property in Japan.
I appreciate your comment on this topic.
I used to live in the rental; so, I did not get those calls.
But, now I own the property, I guess I need to get used to that.
Going back to that sales call, here is what happened:
1. he showed me how to clean the filter for the water heater.
2. he explained it is my responsibility to take care of equipment beyond the water meter. The main water main is taken care of by the building management.
3. I should get their "ion" water equipment to clean the water to prolong the life of the water heater (which would cost about JPY 400,000 to replace and is expected to last about 7 to 10 years under normal use). Since they are working in the building already, they can waive the installation fee of JPY 40,000 if I sign on the deal right now.
4. I signed on that deal as I heard about that stuff.
5. I called up my folks back in the home town and they suggested I should be careful with something like those types of sales calls. I also did a quick google search on my PC right after the guy left my place and I saw some posts suggesting not to take up such an offer.
6. I cancelled the deal right after that (there is a 8-day cooling off period in Japan). I cancel that agreement before they start the installation (they contacted me at noon and they said they can start the installation at 3 p.m.)
I see some of the forum members are living in Japan because they married Japanese nationals. So, I guess some of you own the property in Japan.
I appreciate your comment on this topic.