Here's what I've done on occasions like this; I tell the marketer, "sure, go ahead and send the (merchandise) for free. Thanks. Here's my address" Generally they'll ask for a CC number. In response, I always ask the same thing; "if the stuff is 'free,' why do you need a CC number?" Then the routine begins; " . . . the CC is to guarantee you're 'eligible' for the free offer, or you pay shipping, not us, or its to guarantee the stuff gets to the right place," and on and on.
The last time I got something "free" also got me a few shots of penicillin to clear it up. TFlan ----- Original Message ----- From: "Vincent -LKV-" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Tuesday, April 01, 2003 8:31 PM Subject: ShopTalk: Free Taylor Made Irons? > That is what's written on the return address section on a piece of direct mail > I received today. Inside, there are two pieces. One is marked "DE-TAG" and > basically says "Upgrade your irons to graphite shafts for free". The other is > marked "DE-GTA" and features the number to call. > > That piece also has this copy: > > "If you are skeptical about this free offer we will send your golf items to > you before you ever your Eagle Rock. There are no catches, no gimmicks, and > no hassles but this is a limited time offer so you must call within the next > week". > > The irons are from the 200 series and the resort is Eagle Rock in Hazelton, > PA. > > I'm thinking I gotta give up my CC number, just like those golf club scams, > but there's a recognizable name brand here, even if the resort might not be. > > I also suspect I would either need to or be "strongly urged" to pay the resort > a visit for a tour. > > Any thoughts? I'm tempted. > > Vincent > >
