[lands]

Had a call asking if I "wanted a mention" in a local clubs diary for next year. Obviously it would'nt be a free mention. Thought nah, not likely to work but then thought I don't know for sure. Anyone done anything similar. it is the poshest golf club in my area.

[stevegunn]

I did the local golf club handbook had one job from it, the worst part is they got another company who did not advertise in their handbook to clean the carpets in the clubhouse

[lands]

cheers steve. Bit of a p1ss take then really.

[Neil Williams]

Diaries, year planners, hospital books for kids etc etc etc.
All the same, one big con.

[Shaun_Ashmore]

Had a company call me last year about advertising in the Childrens Hopsital on their plasma in reception. They played on the "it's not the money but could you help a child" bit tugging on the heart strings. I said where are you from and they at first wouldn't answer and then said we are on the 5th floor, I said " oh can you see the Sheffield Wednesday ground then", "oh yes she said" I said "oh no you can't" and she put the phone down, thought I didn't recognise the accent as the call was withheld.

These professional bodies will do anything to get your money.

Shaun

[gwrightson]

I clean 3 golf clubs on a regular basis,
never been asked to take out advert ............   but I may well consider if asked as far as I am aware they are not expensive.     well could say no really if asked

Geoff

[Doug Holloway]

Hi Guys

I've been getting irritating calls from a guy selling 'printing for the paramedics'.

I thought we funded this through taxation.

They are scams , don't let the sick attempt to play on your emotions line their pockets.

Cheers

Doug

[stevegunn]

Had one yesterday he spoke to me a few months ago apparently I said ring back in October and I'll take out a space on wall planner.

No I didn't I told him then he start arguing that I did just put the phone down

[David_Annable]

H

I get that you agreed 6 months ago coblers quiet a lot.

Best to keep the conversation as short as poss!

Dave

[Joe H]

Every year I waste money on advertising - those that seem too good but aint any good.
Every year I say never again!
but every year I fall foul.....

so I am saying it again - not going to waste my money in the next 12 months on these telephine sales pitches
police/fire/ambulance diaries
doctors surgery wall charts
unknown web directories
hospital waiting area screens
and the miltitude of others that over the last 16 years have taken my hard earned money for little, very little return.

[Straker Cleaning]

I simply ask where they found my number..................when they say where, then my answer is that anyone can find it there as well .................BYE BYE 

[Joe H]

Just had a call - someone wanting me to support the local police community advert.

When I explained I was cutting back on advert. so I can put money into my web site optimisation he went on with prices - only £80 fo rthe size of a beer mat.

I said if you dont mind Ill give it a miss - phone goes down - no thankyou, no goodbye, just down! Very polite (not)

[Dennis]

By the time these parasites have taken their cut for the overheads of business, what's left to pay the charity? 1%? 5%?
I give direct, sponsor the kiddies football team, that kind of thing. At least if it's "wasted" advertising, it's not wasted, if you get my drift.

[vangaurd]

i was asked to advertise in fiesta as i am a good customer
is it worth it?

[Joe H]

Sorry but what is Fiesta?? and how much for how big circulation & where

[vangaurd]

oh its got a big circulation, have a look in your van your bound to have a copy tucked away somewhere!

[Joe H]

Had a look - nope

[Shaun_Ashmore]

It's a car.

Shaun

[vangaurd]

have a look in your shed, there got to be one in there!

[Joe H]

How did you know I had a Lada?