I called the NPR pledge drive to haggle with them!
Oh man.
I asked if they had any mugs left.
They said yes.
I told them that $120 was a bit steep of an asking price for a mug, and that considering their 6pm deadline, maybe I could get one for $40.
$120 is insane for a mug.
It was clear the volunteer didn't know what to do, and I could tell that this person definitely didn't have it coming to her, so I took the opportunity to be transferred to a voicemail.
I expect the membership coordinator to call me at work tomorrow morning.
If for nothing else then to tell me they're not giving me a surplus mug.
Yes.
This is garbage time right now in their pledge drive.
They need me more than I need a mug.
Leverage, baby: it's what I got!
