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Skype is the Bomb!

Hey Folks!

With $4.00 a gallon gas and $3.00 a gallon for milk we all must find ways to save some money. Here is a great one.

Folks with a high-speed Internet connection and the desire/need to make long distance calls you need to check out Skype.

Now many have heard and have taken advantage of this service for years many (including myself) have had a "wait and see" or have used the service on a limited basis. Why? NO CALLER ID.

I (and many others like me) spend a great amount of time with long distance calls for prospecting, selling, and closing. Unlike myself (I like talking to telemarketers) many folks spend a considerable amount of time and money to avoid calls and as a rule of thumb will never answer a "BLOCKED SENDER" or UNKNOWN CALLER. Most will not answer a call if they don't recognize the area code.

Now with SKYPE you can get caller ID (with no additional charge). Along with this great service you can add an unlimited US and Canada calling package for only $2.95 a month and you can have up to 10 lines. Good news for sales folks like myself that serve multi-states. Another benefit for my clients is that they now can dial a local number to reach me.

Cell phone users with a unlimited Data Plan? Download a program and now free cell calls.

If it has been a while since you looked at Skype or have never looked. Now is the time. It will save you time and money. I do not work or represent Skype in any way. I just know how to find a deal.

Kind regards,
Tony Grego, Your Great Place for Great Rates

Posted by Tony Grego, Your Place for Great Rates! on 07/07/2008 11:37 PM

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11 Comments on Skype is the Bomb!

I used Skype a while back to call family members overseas. It is time to check again! Thanks!

07/07/2008 11:51 PM

by Carolina Zepeda - REALTOR® Houston Texas Real Estate - www.carolinazepeda.com (RE/MAX Realty Center)

Great tasting milk in Florida is around $6.00 a gallon...Bread is about $3.00...Meat, if you eat it is for hamburger that's edible about $3.99, steak is about $9.00 a pound...lettuce is $3.00, a cucumber that is actually edible...is $1.99 each...Cod is over $10.00 a pound...Chicken is ok,,,and Turkey is still ok at about $4.00 a pound...for two thigh's...

07/07/2008 11:55 PM

by Karen Monsour,REALTOR® Broward,Palm Beach,Miami/Dade! 954-464-4194 anytime! (EXIT Team Realty)

Several people tell me its wonderful....Ihave to give it a try sometime.

07/07/2008 11:58 PM

by Ruthmarie Hicks (Keller Williams Realty)

I have been using skype for about 6 months now.. it is awesome... the quality is every bit as good as Vonage

07/08/2008 12:00 AM

by Thomas Hargreaves (Teamwork Financial Services)

Can anyone give us the drawbacks to Skype? I know I'm afraid of switching to something like this because of the time it takes to install, experiment, and then switch back if I don't like it.

Mike

07/17/2008 11:34 AM

by Michael Mullin ~ Spokane WA Home Loans | ~ Lake Spokane ~ Suncrest (First Priority Financial)

Tony - I agree that Skype is an amazing product. I am using it to communicate with out of town property owners and other top agents. The video conference use with other top agents to brainstorm the current market is very powerful...fast and easy! I give a BIG thumbs up to Skype.

07/20/2008 09:06 AM

by Sam Miller (RE/MAX Stars Realty)

Thanks Sam

Video is the way to go!

Great to hear

Tony

07/23/2008 08:34 AM

by Tony Grego with AmeriSave

Hey Mike!

The only draw back now that the caller ID issue is no longer a issue is NO 911. You should not use as a replacement home telephone if you need 911. The other thing is faxing. Depending on your ISP and fax machine it may not work

Service is crystal clear. They are doing more and more video. Hard to fight it. I also found that if you are looking at something with 911 (faxing is still a problem) you need to check out www.magicjack.com. $20 a YEAR and great service (you will never talk to anyone). Faxing is still a issue.

I have also tried RocketVOIP.com. They have a great business package that includes a toll free number for 30 bucks a month

Hope it helps

Tony

07/23/2008 08:41 AM

by Tony Grego with AmeriSave

Hey Mike!

I have also tried RocketVOIP.com. They have a great business package that includes a toll free number for 30 bucks a month

Hope it helps

Tony

07/23/2008 08:42 AM

by Tony Grego with AmeriSave

I use Vonage and have been happy with it for several years, I will go check Skype out and see if there is a benefit to changing.

07/23/2008 11:38 AM

by Bradenton Real Estate - Linda Reynolds

I had just downloaded it a few dyas ago, it is a great product.

07/26/2008 09:42 AM

by Tucson Real Estate Experts Anne and Eddie McKechnie (Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage)

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