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UK Window Cleaning Forum => Window Cleaning Forum => Topic started by: james44 on August 10, 2010, 04:46:25 pm
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This is a leaflet idea I have been using in the past,
Basically it is a royal mail delivery card, the ones you receive when you get a parcel/package delivered,
I altered it and use it as my window cleaning flyer
Now I have searched for a good flyer one that customers will notice and not pick up and through straight in the bin,
I thought I could spend hundreds on a flashy leaflet and not get the customer to look at it as just another flyer through their door and bin it,
I wanted a simple flyer but to be effective so I came up with the idea of the royal mail type of delivery card,
Now when a customer receives a flyer from me they think they have a parcel/package delivered so will pick my leaflet up and read it, getting a customer to read your leaflet amongst all the other flyers then you are half way there,
I have had quite a few comments from customers to my new flyers to different,unusal,neat, crafty a******e ;D because they thought they had something delivered, but putting these through customers doors will almost guarantee they will pick it up
I also use a smaller version of the card for your windows were cleaned today so customers cant say they did`nt see it like they normally do as it stands out in their mail
And that’s what I wanted a simple but effective leaflet to do for me stand out!
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Thats sounds like a great idea is there anychance you could email me the design. And would you mind if i modified it for myself and used it.
many thanks rob
rmwindowcleaning@gmail.com
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Any pics James ?
Would like a copy to look at please ;D
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Rob it`s the red/white ones you get through your door just alter it to what you want
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Ok for thoses of you who are interested theses are the one i have altered just put your details in where you want and instead of the royal mail crest at the top put your own logo!
http://www.google.co.uk/images?hl=en&source=imghp&biw=646&bih=328&q=royal+mail+deliver+card&gbv=2&aq=f&aqi=&aql=&oq=&gs_rfai=
Ask your freindy post man and he will give you some scan on to your computer and alter done!
Take to printer and get them printed
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This is a leaflet idea I have been using in the past,
Basically it is a royal mail delivery card, the ones you receive when you get a parcel/package delivered,
I altered it and use it as my window cleaning flyer
Now I have searched for a good flyer one that customers will notice and not pick up and through straight in the bin,
I thought I could spend hundreds on a flashy leaflet and not get the customer to look at it as just another flyer through their door and bin it,
I wanted a simple flyer but to be effective so I came up with the idea of the royal mail type of delivery card,
Now when a customer receives a flyer from me they think they have a parcel/package delivered so will pick my leaflet up and read it, getting a customer to read your leaflet amongst all the other flyers then you are half way there,
I have had quite a few comments from customers to my new flyers to different,unusal,neat, crafty a******e ;D because they thought they had something delivered, but putting these through customers doors will almost guarantee they will pick it up
I also use a smaller version of the card for your windows were cleaned today so customers cant say they did`nt see it like they normally do as it stands out in their mail
And that’s what I wanted a simple but effective leaflet to do for me stand out!
Well James, I have read some fairly odd (IMO) ideas from you over the months which I've mostly felt were not worth pursuing. But with this one, I think you have come up with a real beauty. I like it :)
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Jouk mentioned this one about 12 months ago ;)
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,its a very good idea james :)
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Nice idea!!!
Its one of those 'why didn't I think of that' things.
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Well James, I have read some fairly odd (IMO) ideas from you over the months which I've mostly felt were not worth pursuing. But with this one, I think you have come up with a real beauty. I like it
Thanks paul ;)
I have had a far better responce to this one as to any other that i have put out!
Once you do your own the customer feedback is good!
as i have said a few have called me an a******e because they thought they had something delivered,
I just reply thanks least i know that they are working ;D
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Fantastic, thanks for posting up, definitely something I will try.
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No problem tony i had to make sure it worked before i posted as i did not want to get slated again ;D
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James i have to say m8,legendary idea,pure class,im going to give it a go.like your style pal.
Could i see what you put on james?
cheers lcfcwin@hotmail.com
Im thinking on the top logo
Cleaner Brighter Window Cleaners
website address
Sorry we missed you today
Please call to get your windows,conservatories and driveways cleaned using the latest technologys.
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Clee i don`t have a scanner at home used my mates at his house but if i get a chance tommorrow i will sort something out for you!
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cheers pal
i think it is a quality idea.
Do you print them off yourself?
Clee i don`t have a scanner at home used my mates at his house but if i get a chance tommorrow i will sort something out for you!
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No printers got to be right to get the maximum effect
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Clee here is a post that i have put up on another forum hope it helps you
Yes i have kept the boxes, the bit were it says( we are looking after your) we have put the services we offer, and put a tick in them for the services that we offer ie windows, gutters, facias etc.
The bit were it says (sorry you were out) we post through customers doors who are not in when we door knock,
We also fill in the time date and address of that customer
The bit were it says (because with the 2 tick boxes) we have put our other services!
I have put my logo were the royal mail crest would be and below i have put est:2002 instead of (with us it`s personal)
over on the right were it says (you can collect item from) i have put you can contact us
below i have all contact details and have kept the hours mon-fri bit and put my own hrs that i work,
below that i have put next to the( please leave tick box) i have asked ones who are not likely to be in if they require their windows or any other service to leave this leaflet in their front window or give to a neighbour or they can contact us through our contact details
Were it says( or you can)we have put 4/8/12 weekly cleans when we will be in their area( this we fill in with pen) and any other details you need to put
We have also included the use of trad and wfp methods
I have kept it as original as possible to get the maximum effect
I did not want to overload it with loads of services and the like just put everythink where the tick boxes are.
Hope this helps
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Clee keep all your contact details to the right phone no. web /email address
You want it to look like the real thing!
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look forward to seeing them m8,they sound quality
Clee keep all your contact details to the right phone no. web /email address
You want it to look like the real thing!
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Clee you can start with this but make your logo smaller!
(http://i868.photobucket.com/albums/ab241/james44_album/postofficeleafletforclee.png)
And fill in your own contact details, hope this helps you!
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Nice idea, looks very professional, possible only downside for us is that at A6 size they are a bit too big for carrying in the pouch without getting bent and dog eared.
Instead we've went for an A7 tear off booklet, 50 sheets on a book with a hard cardboard back and glued at the top, which we got done at our local printers, 500 books for £96
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Nice idea, looks very professional, possible only downside for us is that at A6 size they are a bit too big for carrying in the pouch without getting bent and dog eared.
That was a problem that i had to start with as well ian
Got hold of a a6 sleeve to put them in to keep them from getting dogeared and keeps them dry as well!
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Ian this is what we use they are ideal
http://stores.ebay.co.uk/Just-Stuff-Co_Cello-Bags_W0QQ_fsubZ1110830013QQ_sidZ692757733QQ_trksidZp4634Q2ec0Q2em322
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Quality m8 I love it
Clee you can start with this but make your logo smaller!
(http://i868.photobucket.com/albums/ab241/james44_album/postofficeleafletforclee.png)
And fill in your own contact details, hope this helps you!
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quality pal.
what software do you use to edit it?
cheers
Clee you can start with this but make your logo smaller!
(http://i868.photobucket.com/albums/ab241/james44_album/postofficeleafletforclee.png)
And fill in your own contact details, hope this helps you!
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That one i just got of the net, the one from the link and used paint,
The ones that i did for myself i just used microsoft publisher!
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how can you find this on net what do you search for amazing idea maybe worth ago
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Here you go andy
http://www.google.co.uk/images?hl=en&source=imghp&biw=646&bih=328&q=royal+mail+deliver+card&gbv=2&aq=f&aqi=&aql=&oq=&gs_rfai=
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fantastic idea i will be sure to give this one a go when i get my van and system together.
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lol cheer and how can i edit it ????
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can someone email me a copy which i can edit please a.c.s2009@live.co.uk
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James i think this is a cracking idea.
So simple. So obvious.
Well done.
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james i have publisher but havent got a clue how to change it ???
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This isn't a leaflet.It's a- we were canvassing for window cleaning and we missed you- card.
I wonder how many will turn up at the parcel force depot looking for their package.
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fair play though pal,just have to laugh if they do.
;D ;D ;D
This isn't a leaflet.It's a- we were canvassing for window cleaning and we missed you- card.
I wonder how many will turn up at the parcel force depot looking for their package.
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I had this idea long before james, except it was a meter reading card from EON i doctored.
i still get calls from them now ,they give me the dial numbers and ask about rebates. :(
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lol quality m8
;D
I had this idea long before james, except it was a meter reading card from EON i doctored.
i still get calls from them now ,they give me the dial numbers and ask about rebates. :(
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Clee email me its in my profile and i will send you a copy of the one i was using last year,
Andy i have emailed you a copy
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Will do James cheers
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Any cheap places for printing these on card? instead of glossy leaflet paper so they look and feel more realistic?
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Have you managed to use publisher yet clee?
Is everyone managing to open it in publisher!
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has anyone thought about the copyright implications?.......you wont want royal mail lawyers on your back about this one......if there is no copyright (intellectual etc) then i think its a brilliant idea and well done for thinking that one up.
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Any cheap places for printing these on card? instead of glossy leaflet paper so they look and feel more realistic?
Anyone?
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Good idea, but what about when the customer fights back!
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Seriously though, what a good idea.
For anyone that is interested in making their own the background is 100% Magenta and 100% Yellow, Arial text is quite similar to the RM typeface.
Hope you don't mind me adding that James.
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fours can u e mail me one too thanks
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I think you are very brave for useing it,going to get some very ped off people calling you
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Hope you don't mind me adding that James.
No gary allways looking for new ideas and to improve things!
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What about copy right issues, won't the post office own that design, good idea any way.
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I seen this post a while ago and thought it was a good idea so well done james. Can i be nosey mate and ask how manyleaflets you posted to get 16 new custies? And has anyone actualy been really ped off with you for the design ect?
Danny
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Thats a brilliant hit rate pal!! Iv never done any leafleting but i think im going to have to try this. How much do you pay for them mate?
Danny
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Thats brilliant mate, cheers for the info. Ill post on here and let u know how i get on
Danny
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Hi James,
great idea please can you email it to me.
smudgeoff@gmail.com
thanks Darren
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can you email me template please. Great idea and will get these out asap.
gilroygroup@hotmail.co.uk
appreciated cheers
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Good idea but seems a lot to fill out on the form wont it slow your day down a bit
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I like the idea james can you e-mail me a copy please sales@apluscleaningservices.co.uk.
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Great idea pal could you please email me the template to davidholmes25@aol.co.uk if you don't mind.
Thanks
Dave
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hi great idea can you please send me a copy markodare@btinternet.com
thanks in advance
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Me too James.Thanks
cgwindow@hotmail.co.uk
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Sorry but me too.
webb.andrew2@sky.com
Many Thanks,
Andy.
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James - cracking idea - i missed this post when it started,
if you would be kind enough to send me a copy to ob1@btinternet.com
thanks
darran
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can you send to me as well please?
markdew@email.com
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me too if thats ok leereedhome@yahoo.co.uk
thanks
lee
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James Mate you are a genius , looks like we all owe you a drink,could you please email me
too? crystalclear.inbox@gmail.com
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Thanks James,just received email :)
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Jesus dude, just upload it!
http://www.yousendit.com
Will save you an hour!
I like the idea but I'm not sure - nice thinking out of the box though 8)
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Thanks James
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I fI may Mate me too. jaggerrichard@rocketmail.com Thanks for the idea.
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hi james goodthinking mate, can you send me one to peekeclean@yahoo.co.uk thanks.
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can i get one too please james chopsie@talktalk.net
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Hi Thanks for trying,
My email address is webb.andrew2@sky.com
Many Thanks,
Andy.
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Hi james, you have got them all going now , in a few days time, there be 100000000 of these cards in peoples houses hence it saturate the market . ;D ;D
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cheers james
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James, if you would be so kind me aswell please.
info@clearviewcontractors.co.uk
Thanks, Simon
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thanks james
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James, would you mind sending it to me again on a different addy, I just accidentally deleted the last one as I was struggling to upload it to the laptop. The new address is...
laylawalker@aol.com
Thanks again,Simon
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James could you please send me a copy aswel mate at Daniel@gmpserviceslimited.co.uk
Thanks again
Danny
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me too please at zimzam@operamail.com
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legend
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Me to , please James
darren_charman@talk21.com
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james could you also send me a copy
john.docherty753@ntlworld.com
thanks
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Hi mate,
Great idea can you e-mail me a copy to edit myself?
leigh@taylor-and-taylor.co.uk
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I like it very good , i can see it could work , could you send me a copy James im interested to see how you changed the leaflet.
matt@pure-windowcleaning.co.uk
thanks ;D
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James probably not the last request but could you please send to
colin@windowgleam.co.za
Appreciated ;)
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Good idea - got me thinkin in the current climate, i would design one to look like a debt collector has called >:(
Probably got some examples on my mat.
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James probably not the last request but could you please send to
colin@windowgleam.co.za
Appreciated ;)
James, he was right!!! Please could you send me a copy of the amended one.
bacons@marleyext.com
Ta in advance
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hi could anyone please send me a copy of your card/leaflet .Thank you
colchester_cleaning_services@yahoo.co.uk
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All emails sent,
I think it worked this time andrew.
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bump
anyone?
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I bet this will be the best idea of 2011, anyone top this? well done sir :)
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I could give that a go too. James could I ask for it at info@bluecitycleaning.co.uk ?
Thanks in advance.
I think any other courier company card (ie. DHL, Parcel Force...) would do the same job.
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i dont have microsoft publisher on my windows 7 to alter the leaflet. anybody know where i can get a free copy
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that's mine
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Hi James, any chance you could send me a copy of your leaflet please as been racking my brains for an idea as hoping to get out in the next couple weeks for my 1st bit of canvassing and flyer dropping,(am nervous).Great idea by the way.cheers ian surferstink@yahoo.co.uk
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Can you send me a copy, just starting.
leigh.stirrup@live.co.uk
Thanks
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brilliant James.thankyou very much :)
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Hi great idea could you please send me a copy to walker772@btinternet.com thanks.
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Just about to give this a try, got a card from our postie to have a look at.
In small print on the edge of the card it reads "Royal mail, the cruciform and the colour red are registered trademarks of royal mail group ltd"
Does this mean that even if you change the design slightly but keep the colour red,you are infringing on copyright??
Anyone have any problems using this?
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Top thinking James ;)
Can you send us a copy, has to be worth a bash.
info@vsplimited.co.uk
Many thanks.
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You can always change the colour a bit.
And for people not having the Publisher - just download it form Microsoft site, the trial version is free for 60 days ;)
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Would'nt mind a copy myself if thats ok?
Thanks ;)
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Could i please also get a copy of your ammended leaflet james, its a fantastic idea mate :)
sb.cleaningservices@live.co.uk
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How do you get publisher James??
Is it free??
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Would'nt mind a copy myself if thats ok?
Do you have an email addy
Could you tell I was in a hurry!!! ::)
info@spotless-image.co.uk
;)
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Hiya mate, could you send me a copy please? thanks
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Hi james i no its been a while since last post but was wondering if you could send me a copy of this please m8
sswcs@live.co.uk
thanks
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James
you got to think outside the box to get inside the (postbox) ;D
was working on a flyer but this may replace it..
any chance of a copy too ;) info@k2cleaningservices.co.uk
thanks
paul
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Just found this thread..... :D :D
Can you send me a copy, if you still got it
Thanks in advance
Andy
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One to me as well cheers
images121@live.co.uk
Thank you
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I tried this and the amount of people who come out thinking you are the postie trying to pull a fast one (ie just delivering the card and making them go and fetch their parcel ... which I believe to be a post office ploy anyway) :o . I started to think people hated me (double hated one for the lazy postie and one for the deceitful windie) and then once you start to think, whilst canvassing, the game is up (IMO)!
Anyway use them now as a cleaning done ticket so not all lost just another 2,000 to get rid of.
Relegated to ....
"when good ideas go bad"
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hi bud can i join the long list of beggers and ask for a copy thanx in a ;Ddvance
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whoops email is nuttyboy61@googlemail.com