609-318-6033

Live call from (609) 318-6033  
Caller ID: BCFA

Also called from: (848) 248-4676 (26 November 2013 & 21 May, 2013)

To my surprise, this was a live person on the line. It was "Amanda" solicitating for donations for breast cancer. They asked for "the lady of the house" but when I said there was no lady of the house, she said she can talk to me.

Here is roughly how the call went:

caller: "...we're professional fundraisers. If we send you an envelope, can we count on you for something small?"
I was tempted to say something "smart" but I resisted, lol.
me: "What percent of my contribution actually goes to help fight breast cancer?"

caller: "When you donate, only 5% goes to fight cancer, 95% goes to the administrative costs of fundraising..."
me: "Only 5%? That's not very much, is it?"

caller: "Can we count on your support at the $15 level?"
me: "So you're saying that if I donate $15, only 15¢ goes to help cancer victims?"

caller: "I can hardly hear you, you're breaking up. If you can hear me, I'll have a supervisor call you back..."
me: "Yeah, sure, thanks..."

This woman certainly was very professional and well trained. Every time I was negative, she steered the conversation back to "can we count on your support?"  She really did try to get me to donate but finally gave up.

They last called on 26 November 2013 and on 21 May 2013 and we went through the same conversation about such a small amount  going to the charity and now with two refusals under my belt, I certainly don't want to have them call me again in the near future.

Wasting their time is what they most dread. If they're on with you and fail to secure a donation, they potentially miss out because they're not calling some other sucker.

Side Note

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