Want to be on CBC? They've contacted us ask us to...

[Derek]

Just in case anyone doesn't visit the Deals page. The CBC has contacted us about a story their doing and they just wanted us to pass on a little message:

http://www.redflagdeals.com/deals/ma...omments/17621/

You get free financial advice and get to be on TV as well...

[tinlunlau]

ooh! nice!
haven't gone to the CBC building since last year.

[Hellfire]

I owe around 90K. But I don't give in to my urges to over spend.

Still, I wouldn't mind watching this segment when it airs. It would be interesting to see a fellow RFDer moan about a staples PM deal that caused then to spend $XXX on some item they didn't need.

[Jokez Guy]

I wanna be On TV

[CSR]

Time to see the faces of RFD members

[mrken]

Why isn't this in the freebies forum? Personal financial advice, free!

We should get all the addicts to line up, and each tell his/her story on how they cannot resist the urge to buy products at below cost, and how he/she is spending millions buying buildings so that he/she can store all of the pricematched items.

What programme is this? Marketplace?

CBC should get Staples to do the Venture switch thing. Have the CEO work at a store, and have all of the RFDers lining up endlessly to get a pricematch. Then maybe Mr. Sargent will know how much the managers (or RFDers) suffer during a pricematch.

[wanted]

Just asked my buddy Peter Browne if he's coming.

Lol, financial advice....not for me no income + no job = no need.
But i sure would like to see some RFD'ers go.

[me!]

meh,, been on tv many times before. frankly i don't give a damn about being on tv.

a reporter asked me that they will air it today at 6pm. I said: "meh, yeah, okay, whatever" (okay, maybe not the 'whatever')

[Rehan]

What programme is this? Marketplace?

Yes, Marketplace.
http://interact.cbc.ca/pipermail/mar...er/000067.html

CBC should get Staples to do the Venture switch thing. Have the CEO work at a store, and have all of the RFDers lining up endlessly to get a pricematch. Then maybe Mr. Sargent will know how much the managers (or RFDers) suffer during a pricematch.

[Rehan]

By the way, they've listed lots of other opportunities in their newsletter, too. From http://interact.cbc.ca/pipermail/mar...ay/000090.html :

MARKETPLACE NEEDS YOUR HELP:

Please note: Your responses to our newsletter requests are invaluable to our
research. However, Marketplace staff may not be able to respond to all the
e-mails we receive.

Have you ever received financial or insurance advice that you were unhappy
with? Have you been pressured to buy insurance or invest in funds through a
sales rep, which you later felt was a bad investment? If this has happened
to you please e-mail Steph at stephanie_kampf at cbc.ca.

Do you shop 'til you drop? Do you give in to your urge to splurge on
yourself more often than you think you should? If you would like help
managing your shopping and related spending, our financial expert may be
able to give you free personal advice. If you'd like to participate in our
story, please email Steph at stephanie_kampf at cbc.ca.

Are you a couple/family looking into buying a house in the Toronto area? If
so, please call Jennifer at 416-205-6715 or e-mail jennifer_haynes at cbc.ca.

Is your teen, or a teen you know, using performance-enhancing athletic
supplements/steroids? We'd like to hear about your experience with this
subject. Please email kathleen_coughlin at cbc.ca.

What are your experiences working in the real estate business, either as a
sales representative, broker, or FSBO? If so, please call Jennifer at
416-205-6715 or e-mail jennifer_haynes at cbc.ca.

Have you had problems obtaining bereavement fares when travelling on
airlines in Canada? If so, please contact Marlene at (604) 662-6870 or
marlene_mcardle at cbc.ca.

Do you feel you've been unfairly turned down for insurance? Do you think an
insurance company has made an unreasonable request of you before you can be
considered for coverage? If so, please contact Andreas by email
andreas_wesley at cbc.ca, or by phone 416-205-3109 (collect calls accepted).

If have you've recently been the target of an e-mail, internet, or
"phishing" scam, we want to hear from you. Contact Marlene at (604) 662-6870
or marlene_mcardle at cbc.ca.

Do your kids love violent games, toys and TV shows? Are they begging you to
buy them - and you're not sure what to do? Please contact Litsa at
litsa_sourtzis at cbc.ca.

Have you experienced really bad service lately? Do you feel like you're in a
David and Goliath situation when dealing with a large company/organization
or government? If you're being stonewalled and trying to get answers, we
want to hear your story and maybe we can help you fight back. Call or email
Marlene at (604) 662-6870 or marlene_mcardle at cbc.ca.

What kind of advice have you received in a health food store? Have you ever
been concerned about it? Please call Steph at 416-205-2768 or email her at
stephanie_kampf at cbc.ca.

If you have had any recent experience with buying or claiming benefits for
critical illness insurance (insurance that pays you a lump sum after
diagnosis of a specific medical condition like cancer, heart attack or
stroke) we want to hear from you. Contact Marlene at (604) 662-6870 or
marlene_mcardle at cbc.ca.

[B40]

Have you experienced really bad service lately? Do you feel like you're in a David and Goliath situation when dealing with a large company/organization
or government? If you're being stonewalled and trying to get answers, we
want to hear your story and maybe we can help you fight back. Call or email
Marlene at (604) 662-6870 or marlene_mcardle at cbc.ca.

Time for the Staples haters to come out of the wood work.

[poppa]

be careful guys, CBC may put an angle on your stories, remember, this is television!

[me!]

be careful guys, CBC may put an angle on your stories, remember, this is television!

not just tv, but newspapers are famous for purposely misdirecting the public to portray a particular slant they want, especially if it is to rile up the community just to create a more exciting story.

This happened to me one time. I was misquoted and the wrong information got out. I specifically told the reporter the correct information and clarified it, and yet the reporter purposely put out erroneous information, just to anger the public even more.

Watch out.

[mrken]

be careful guys, CBC may put an angle on your stories, remember, this is television!

I find that CBC prefers consumers more than businesses. That's just what I feel watching their programmes. IMO, consumer > businesses > politicians.

I have been misquoted by the Vancouver Province and Sun too. Not sure whether it was intentional or not, since it was only a telephone interview, and the reporters seemed to be in a hurry.

Rehan, why don't you tell CBC and Venture about Staples?

[Jokez Guy]

I emailed LOL CBC dey were very astonished to find out i was young lol and needed some debt problem, then im liek oh i only emailed to be on TV lol i dont got no debt problem ahaha