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A little off topic but still related to Flash video. I'm using a Plantronics headset for my audio/video chats over FMS and Skype. The headset is at least 3 years old and the ear pads are now wearing thin, so much that every time I put the headset on I end up with black particles around my ears :-)
I looked around the Plantronics website but could not find any replacement ear pads. In fact I didn't even expect to find them as the headset I own wasn't even showing on their site anymore but was replaced by a newer model. I didn't hold out much hope when I submitted a help request through their (admittedly slightly complicated) help system. To my surprise I received a reply less than 30 minutes later asking me for my postal address. I submitted that to them and less than another 30 minutes later I was sent a confirmation that a new set of ear pads was being sent out to me free of charge that same day.
Plantronics are setting a prime example of a great customer service ecperience. Needless to say I am very pleased and will definitely buy my next headset from Plantronics again (however the current one is still going strong after 3 years). I also use their little desktop switch to toggle between speakers and headset, which ranks amongst the best $20 (10GBP) I have ever spent.
I know we're often quick to criticize companies for bad service so I figured a positive mention for a company that 'gets it' is just as valid. Do you have any examples of great customer service? Post them in the comments.

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wow you had got you hands on a nice set to last that long
i went through 6 pair in les then year
i kept buying them because they sounded great and thought they were worth monies spent.
then someone had shown me the logitech verion of around the neck
plus they were only 10 bucks a set with changeable ear clips
i still have them and got another version $60 bucks that i can use there usb plugin around the neck so far for 8 months
# Posted By Eric Karz | 8/17/07 2:28 AM