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-----Original Message-----
From: (Dr. Cok) [mailto:(dr.cok@email.com)]
Sent: Friday, 24 February 2006 3:41 PM
To: padi-adm@padi.com.au
Subject: Replacement card
Hi,
I recently lost my wallet (because I was really, really drunk), containing my PADI card. I rang up to organize a replacement card, and was told the "processing fee" was $55. This is outrageous. To have my driver's licence replaced cost $17. I'm a student (a slight liberty with facts, as I haven't graduated just yet, but it's worth a shot) and can't afford to spend that sort of money on a tiny piece of plastic (because I also lost a lot of money in my wallet when I was really, really drunk). I'm willing to pay up to $20 for a replacement card, that should more than cover the associated costs.
Regards,
(Dr. Cok)
And the reply?
To (Dr. Cok)
Thanks for your email
Yes I just spoke with you regarding this
The fee is so much as this is what our department runs on to help service customers like yourself. This covers all processing, admin and postage
However as you have only just completed your course in 2004 I will issue
a card for you for $20 + GST = $22 (AUD)
Please forward on your payment details and we can use a photo on file to
process your card
You can contact us via phone or email
Thankyou
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(A helpful person)
Senior Research Administrator, Certifications
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P A D I A s i a P a c i f i c
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Frenchs Forest NSW 2086
Australia
Direct: +61 2 9454 2862
Main: +61 2 9454 2888
Fax: +61 2 9454 2878
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THIS DAY A VICTORY HAS BEEN WON AGAINST OUR OPPRESSORS
posted by dr. cok at 5:17 PM
11 Comments:
Yes, PADI is a well known international oppressor... most dictators 'run' their countries using ill gotten funds received from PADI and their fees.
I wonder if you had of put the upper limit on what you were willing to pay at 2 backrubs if they would have accepted this offer, with of course the associated taxes.
Mat: changing the world, one opressor at a time. Next up, please address the management of my gym, who wish me to pay for boxing classes in addition to my king´s ransom montly fees.
how much does a card to the geek club vost, huh!
Ha ha!
That was much funnier and wittier in my head, ho hum.
perhaps helped by the fact that I spelt 'cost' correctly.
Ah yes, four letter words are your forte, oh coon.
Have the oppressors taken their revenue, mattress? Is that why with all the silence-ness-ity?
oooops!!! How hilarious. That was meant to be revenge. How freudian!!
Dear me. Either it was truly freudian, or I have just written "revenue" way way too often as an analyst. How sad.
Right, first off, 'C' isn't me. I'm assuming it is Craig or maybe Carl but not me.
Secondly, your internet bores me. Please get drunk again.
it confuses and infuriates me.
revenue also makes sense, in this case: £22.
oh crap - I meant $.
I've crossed to the other side.
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