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From: reza@ihuxb.UUCP (H. Reza Taheri)
Newsgroups: net.auto,net.consumers
Subject: Market Facts, Inc. questionnaire
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Date: Thu, 19-Apr-84 15:05:30 EST
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Posted: Thu Apr 19 15:05:30 1984
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   A few days ago I received a questionnaire from a company called
"Market Facts, Inc.".  The questionnaire states that:

	   We are gathering some information from a representative sample
	of people in your area -- people like yourself.

	   The automotive industry is very interested in car owner's
	opinions.  Owners like you can play a vital role in shaping
	the automotive industry's future plans.
	.
	.
	.
	   It is important the the "principal driver of the newest
	car" [emphasis theirs, hrt.] in your household fill out the
	enclosed questionnaire ...

   Then they ask a bunch of questions about the newest car(s) you own,
such as kind, model, who decided to buy it, when are you going to buy
a new one, what model you may buy, are you satisfied with your present
car, etc.  After the questions they say:

	   Some car owners will be recontacted in an effort to learn
	more about their opinions.  Participating owners will receive
	"compensation in cash" [emphasis mine, hrt.] for taking part
	in this market research study. ....
	Please note that this is not a sale gimmick.  If you have any
	doubts ... check with the American Marketing Association or
	the U.S. Chamber of Commerce.


   Has anybody dealt with these people?  I am thinking about buying a
new car in the next twelve months and don't mind test driving a car
without getting hassled about buying it, if that's what want to
recontact me about.  What's the deal?

H. Reza Taheri
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