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From: ir524@sdccs6.UUCP (ir524)
Newsgroups: net.consumers
Subject: Re: Prizes for resort sales pitches
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Date: Thu, 30-Aug-84 19:34:09 EDT
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Posted: Thu Aug 30 19:34:09 1984
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Some things to be aware of when responding to this type of come on in
order to evaluate whether it is worth your time or not.
	1. Is the prize which appears to be the least valuable really
	the one you are most likely to get.  Read the odds (the very
	fine print).  One item will have odds approaching 99.9%. 
	This is the one you will get.  If it does not appear to be the
	cheapest it's probably because they are describing it in a way
	which makes it sound better than it is.  Ask yourself, what is
	the cheapest article made which could have this name?

	2. Depending on the group you will get from medium to very high
	pressure.  The best way of getting the 'tour' over with quickly
	is to be attentive but unresponsive.  They are all on commission
	and will not want to waste time.  Don't try to rationally
	explain why the deal is not as good as they say, this only 
	encourages them to try to explain it another way.

Summary:  If your going that way anyway and you have a thick skin drop
	  in, waste a half hour, and collect your wonderful prize.

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