I received an email from PrepLogic as I do most every day about the new fantastic deal they have. **If you're not familiar with PrepLogic (Preplogic.com), they provide video training for the IT industry from Microsoft to Cisco to CompTIA** Since I LOVE video training I thought I'd at least check out the ad. This is the email I received:
Unlimited IT Training, Just $99 Today
ENDING SOON
What's keeping you from getting your certifications? Is it the right timing, the right price? PrepLogic's Unlimited Access program gives you the chance to get started today for just $99. Ultimately, this is your best price and last chance to overcome the one, final hurdle- Procrastination!
Unlimited Access is PrepLogic's "Netflix-style" training program that comes with everything you could possibly need to get certified, including unlimited video training, practice exams, and study guides! With more than 75 certification titles to choose from, Unlimited Access meets your every training need and is flexible with your personal life too. Go at your own pace, explore different types of certifications hands on and become an expert in the specialty you've been talking about pursuing.
Unlimited Access: Get it today for only $99 - Ending soon!
We created the Unlimited Access program so you can get our complete line of training without putting out a lot on your part. $99 is nothing compared to the high cost and time commitment of classroom courses, boot camps, professional trainers and any other training you've considered. Short of a magic wand, this is your best shot at putting your certification goals into action!
We can give you the tools at a great price, but you must still make the decision. Don't put off getting certified another day. This special price is available right now through our 128-bit secure online shopping cart. It's time to think about the direction your career is moving, and take it to the next level!
Sincerely,
PrepLogic
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Several times I'm told that for $99 I receive 2 years of UNLIMITED video training for every certification training they offer. Since I manage a small IT department, and I like video training, I thought this is a great deal!
I clicked on the link in the email to get started. I entered all my credit card info, address, etc. Right I was about to hit send I noticed small print under the"Get it Now!" button. Take a look:
I've circled the hard to read print for you, because you may, as I almost did, miss it! $99 today, $2,9896 due in 31 days. **I have not altered this photo other than adding the red circle around the fine print!**
WHAT?!?!? That's right! It's starts with $99, but it's actually almost $3K.
I thought that maybe I was missing something, or overlooked this price *at least* being referred to in the email or on the website so I double checked both. Nope. Then I called them to speak to an agent. After asking him if he realized this was misleading information, he tried to tout the benefits of video training and that Preplogic will work out a deal because the final $3000 price is negotiable. Hmmm.... After explaining that I already know the benefits and I'm calling because I feel misled, the rep got short and a flat, almost demeaning tone. I asked him to send it up the flagpole that because of the misleading advertisement that I would never purchase anything from Preplogic. He assured me that my message would be passed on.
Here's the thing. Again, I'm a manager for a small IT shop. I value video training that's decent. If this was priced at $2000, I would seriously consider it. At $2500, I'd have to kick it around quite a bit. $3000...I'll pass for now, and I may come back later. But to be lied to...what's that worth? I'll never do business with Preplogic, that's what it's worth. And it's unfortunate for both of us.
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