Website for Shoe Lovers

This is a Sponsored Post written by me on behalf of If The Shoe Doesn't Fit. All opinions are 100% mine.

Most women are addicted to shopping and one thing that they love to buy is shoes. If you are working most probably you have a pair of black shoes, sandals, high heels, rubber shoes and others. Some people actually have collections of them. This reminds me of Mrs. Imelda Marcos, according to the news she has around 3000 collections of shoes. That is really an amazing collection.

Anyway, if you wanted to Sell, swap or shop for shoes here is a website that would be a great help. It is called If The Shoe Doesn't Fit. Their name is very catchy. It is very easy to register, just need to create a username and password and then put in a valid email address and that's it. No registration fee. After signing up all you need to do is to validate your registration and you are ready to go.

You can start joining an auction, buy shoes at a fixed price or just swap on old shoes that you have. I find swapping fun; it would be great if you have different shoes every month. This is also a good opportunity for income. If you have shoes that you no longer use then sell them online. For those who have little kids, I know their shoes outgrow very fast so you can swap them or sell them. It would save you a lot of money. Visit their website now and consider them as The auction site for shoe lovers.

SM goes green, No plastic Bag

I was surprised last Wednesday when I visited SM Molino Hypermarket. I went there because I needed to buy milk for my little girl. When I was still in line I noticed that the cashiers are putting the groceries either in a box or using a small brown paper. I thought SM is out of plastic bags. I told the cashier why don't you have plastic bags. She told me it is because its a Wednesday. She even offered my two SM green bags for P35 which I did not buy because I only bought 4 items. I am kind a disappointed and thinking that SM is trying to save money. (feeling ko nagkukuripot sila hehehe).

I found on the internet that SM Cebu is already doing it. This is to encourage people to stop using plastic which is very harmful to the environment. At first some customers reacted badly, like me. But when I realized what is the purpose of the campaign, which is to save the environment. I am no longer disappointed. What I will do next time is I will avail of their green bag and use that every time I need to by groceries. Let us support this campaign and help the environment. Go green!!!!

GMA Bank Checking Account

Thanks to GMA Bank I was able to open a checking account that is very affordable. 

We purchased a house and lot last year under Pag-ibig Housing Loan. One of the requirement needed is post dated check. I first applied at Chinabank in SM Southmall who has a horrible customer service. One of the agent from Prosperity Builders refer me to GMA bank in Imus. It is easy to find because it is just along Aguinaldo Highway. If you are coming from Zapote it will be on your left side. You will see it before Robinson's Imus.

What I remember is I submitted 2 copies of valid ID and paid P2000. P1600 for the maintaining balance and the P400 is for processing fee and first set of check book. If there is no queue you can get your booklet in a few minutes. The booklet only has your account number. When you order for your next check book, which takes 1month, your name will already be on it. I recommend GMA Bank for those people who are looking for an affordable checking account.They also have branches in Muntinlupa, Laguna and Lipa City.

RCBC Customer Service

I've posted here that last Monday the RCBC ATM at our office debited my account and yet did not dispensed any cash. It was a really a bad experience. My shift ends at 8am so I need to wait for the bank to open at 9am. I decided to have breakfast at Jollibee. Good thing I saw Melai and Jonald having breakfast as well. Atleast I have someone to chat with while waiting.

I went back to the bank at exactly 9am and I think I waited 3mins more before they actually opened. I did not see a customer service booth so I asked the guard where to go for ATM that is debited. He gave me a customer complaints form and asked me to go to New Accounts. I filled out the form and when I went to the New Accounts, no one is there. But beside it was a guy working but did not even smile at me or inform me where the person on New Accounts is. Then this lady sit down before me and I give her the customer complaint form. She read it and says "P8000." She get a scissor give the stub to me and write a phone number to contact. She told me to call RCBC for follow. up She did not even mention how long it would take to resolve the issue. When I asked about it she says probably 1 week. This is where I realized how much empathy can ease the discomfort of a customer. But RCBC employess don't have it. I would say of all the bank that I dealt with Citibank still has the best customer service, maybe that is why they have high interest rate (hehehe).

I called RCBC the next day and talk to a guy. He told me it might take 3 days. I told him why that long since the ATM I used is their machine and the same branch. He says thats how it works. (ok) Friday comes and still I am not yet credited. I called back and to my surprise when I told the guy I am making a follow up on my ATM that is debited, he asked me from which APC I am from. APC (American Power Conversion) have different office in EPZA, we have Admin, Cav1 and Cav2. I haven't mention that I am from APC and that is his question right away. I guess there are lot of people who had a bad experience like me. He told me to call back after 5mins and look for Ralph since he is in the bathroom. When I call back Ralph told me that he is already making inputs for the problem and I should receive the credit within the day. 

I would say 4 days to fix the problem is somewhat acceptable but it would have been better if their people are accommodating. I believe also they should be able to resolve it quicker since it is their own ATM. I would give them 3 out of 5. (5 being the highest) Still passing score because they resolve my issue but nothing superb with their service.

BDO Emerald Rewards

I was surprised yesterday. A guy delivered a special package and he said it is from BDO. I thought is a credit card hehehe, well it is BDO Emerald Rewards. I already have SM Advantage Card and looking through the brochures, it works the same way. It just that Emerald members have more perks. I already activated it but I haven't transfer my SM Advantage points. Last night when I call their customer service it is already closed. I send them an email to transfer my SM Advantage points but I don't have reply yet.

Let see if I can move up to the next level. It is quite hard to earn points. P200 pesos is equivalent to 1pt which is equals to 1 peso.

Get Quality Eyeglasses for a Low Cost

Our eye is one part of our body which is overly used everyday. With the modern technology that we have, most of us are working in front of a computer which can cause eye problem. More and more people are getting eyeglasses to be able to enjoy reading, watching movies or whatever activities they love to do.

I noticed that my right eye already has a blurred vision and I am planning to get an eyeglass. Getting a pair of eyeglasses now is so expensive. Good thing I heard about Zenni Optical.  They offer eyeglasses at an affordable price with the same quality compare to other branded eyeglasses. Since they don't have any middleman they are able to sell a pair directly from the factory. The price of their eyeglasses starts at $8, really amazing. On their website you will be able to see different eyeglasses they offer arrange by categories. Aside from it being affordable, they have different styles which make it fashionable as well.

If you needed a new eyeglass or just need a replacement try to visit Zenni Optical website. It is not hard to look for what you need since you have an option to either select by price or by style. Just make sure that you have prescription from your doctor before placing an order.

I like to have this one and it is only $9.95.

BDO Blocked Account

I've mention here before about the bad experienced that I had with Chinabank that is why I moved to BDO. Well so far they have good service, most thing that I love is their hours of operation. One thing that they need to improve on is their online service. First of all before you can start using it you need fill out a form online and then print it out and bring it to a BDO bank. I find it not good because that is why you are doing things online because you don't like the hassle of going to the bank. They should improve this. I have a Citibank and their online service is superb. Next thing that they need to improve is asking to change the password every 6months. I find it really really a hassle because I don't login that much and since I am changing my password I am getting confused. This is not the first time my account got blocked. Now I need to call their center to reset it but I still need to look for my TPIN to be able to do it. Haayss really an inconvencience for me. I hope they would do something to improve their online service.

BDO Personal Loan Application Form

My post is not to discuss how to apply for a personal loan at BDO but rather the bad experience that I had just to get an application form.

I have a personal loan at Citifinancial. Their interest is quite high so I was thinking of transferring it to a different bank. Yesterday I decided to go to ATC (Alabang Town Center) to visit GE Money to inquire about the personal loan that they offer. Unfortunately, the branch there doesn't entertain loan application.

My son, David, is with me because I would bring him to his pedia at SM Southmall due to an on and off fever for 3 days already. We arrived early at SM so after our registration at the clinic I decided to visit BDO to inquire about getting a personal loan. When I entered the bank there was a queue and everyone are sitting on the chair. After one transaction is done you move to a another chair. It is already 1:30pm and David's doctor will arrive at 2pm. Everything is running smoothly until an old lady cut in to the line. I told myself , that is alright it is only a single person and it still early to go back to the clinic. Then the rep allowed another lady to cut into the line which kind a irritate me. After the guy in front of me  was done it was my turn. I am sitting in front of the customer rep who is very busy working on her computer. She did not even entertain me or ask what I needed. She just keeps on typing, walking around getting some papers etc. It is already 2:10pm and still she did not glance at me even for a second. What I did when the other customer rep is done with her client I approach her and ask if she can be of service. I told her I want to inquire about their personal loan. All she did was give a one piece of paper and said to submit it back with all the requirements.

I waited for 45mins just to get a piece of paper. I guess they could just give it to the guard and anyone can get the form in just a couple of seconds.

Charter's Free Gift Card Sweepstakes

Have you heard of Charter's new online contest? Last April I posted here about Charter's Promo of giving away HDTV for the whole month of April. Charter's Free Gift Card Sweepstakes is what they have for the month of May. This contest is open to anyone and there is no purchase needed. You just need to register with you address and zip code and you are already entitled to win. Isn't it amazing?

For new or an existing customer, as soon as you order anything online at Charter.com for the month of May you are already entitled to win. Grand prize is $5000 gift card and they will also give away $1000 gift card every week for the whole month of May. Not only that, as soon as you order you will already receive a gift card worth $150 or $75 depending on your bundle selection.

Winners can mix and match gift cards in $500 increments from popular brands like Gap, Fridays, Sears, Office Depot etc. Visit www.charter.com/giftcards/ for more info.

Visit Charter's Free Gift Card Sweepstakes and register now and have a chance to win. Sign up or upgrade your existing plan and enjoy the benefit of good cable internet connection and a get chance to win gift cards that you can use for shopping.

This is how Charter makes fun out of their good service. Aside from visiting their website, you can also FollowCharter on Twitter to keep updated with their valuable deals and access to great sweepstakes.

Charter giving away HDTV all throughout April

Last year Charter give away laptops and Xbox 360 game systems and a grand prize of 2009 Honda Civic Hybrid. This year it will be raining HDTV all throughout the month of April.

If you love watching movies and videos then this is your chance of winning High Definition Television. With HDTV you get better quality image than standard television because it has a greater number of lines of resolution and it has sharper and better picture quality.

This contest is open to current Charter customers and new subscribers. If you order Cable, High Speed or Telephone online at Charter.com throughout April then you are automatically included in the raffle upon the installation.

Charter is giving a away 22" flat screen HDTV everyday all throughout April. The grand prize winner awaits a brand new 52” LCD flat screen HDTV, a Home Theater System, and one year of free Charter Digital Cable® service with HD programming.

So what are you waiting for? Subscribe now or upgrade your existing plan and get a chance to win this marvelous item.

This is one way on how Charter makes fun out of their service. Also, to create a better customer care around their products, aside from their website, you can add Charter on your Twitter (@chartercom).

ChinaBank Bad Customer Service

The link below is the requirement posted on Chinabank.com.ph to be able to open a chinacheck plus.

http://www.chinabank.ph/personal/pagedetail.aspx?id=A4BFCEED-565D-413B-8EA3-A238AD476ACE&link=20f445a8-3971-4b81-b42f-8c4a5aba7792

Because of the low initial deposit requirement I got interested since I needed it for my housing application. I was informed by my brother that he was able to open the said account at ChinaBank SM Bacoor without any hassle. He doesnt have an existing account with them but he was able to get the check including the passbook on the same day that he applied. So after my shift today I decided to go to Chinabank at SM Southmall since it is more convenient for me. I was shock because the customer service rep told me I should have an existing account with 20k balance for the past 6months. It was never mention on their website and my brother doesnt have an existing account. She refer me to her manager. I told the manager that my brother was able to open an account in SM Bacoor and he was not asked of the requirement they were asking me. And guess what he told me "Eh d pumunta ka don." He even asked me whats your business, which I didnt answer not bec. I dont have a business but because of my disappointment. They are both Chinabank and they were following different policy. It appears to me that what they have on their website is a false adverstisement. What really makes me disappointed as well is I was treated like a trash and not valued at all as a customer. It appears that they only offer good service to those client who have big savings account. The manager did not show any interest of helping me. Because of what happen I withdraw my remaining balance and open an account to a different bank. I hope their management will do something about these or else they will lose other clients as well. They should value all of their customers and treat them equal.