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Marketing Monday: All Time Funniest Response

December 20, 2011 by Scott Costello 8 Comments
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One of the risks with sending out direct marketing letters is that you are going to piss people off.  You shouldn’t take these people to seriously or feel bad that you pissed them off though.  This is because I can guarantee that they were pissed off way before getting your letter.  Sometimes they will call you up to tell to say that you are the scum of the earth and sometimes they will write you a letter like this one…

You wondering what it was written on like I did?

 

That’s right!  it’s a paper grocery bag…Outstanding!!  I’m still chuckling about this reply even a week after receiving it. I’m almost thinking that the person made it sound over the top hillbilly to have some fun with us.  Either way it is a classic.

What are some of the funny responses you’ve gotten?

 

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  1. Brian says:
    December 20, 2011 at 12:41 pm

    I love it…. I get crazy responses like this too. Little do they realize by signing their name X…. they are going to get another letter next month…. HAHA

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    • Scott Costello says:
      December 21, 2011 at 11:13 am

      We actually got there name from the return address on the envelope so we won’t be sending them another letter. Although part of me really wants to!

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      • Jose Rodriguez says:
        January 9, 2012 at 11:07 pm

        Hello, Scott…….

        I’m so excited about the possibilities, I’m aiming to get out of the “rat race’ I’ve always believed that if you chase 2 rabbits you catch none,although I can’t offer money,knowledge nor experience in the probate investing Arena except for the “Desire,Commitment , focus & hunger I have to suceed on this platform I’m in North Jersey
        can, also attract other markets ,just looking to partner up with a T.E.A.M, in Jersey to add a very unique dimension to our business!
        jkenhelpu@gmail.com
        201-362-7752

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  2. Zac says:
    December 20, 2011 at 10:36 pm

    That’s really funny Scott! Definitely a classic! Too bad you don’t know who it is … you could’ve sent them a 6-pack of PBR as a thank you gift!

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    • Scott Costello says:
      December 21, 2011 at 11:14 am

      LOL, something tells me he would like that a lot!

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  3. Sharon Vornholt says:
    December 21, 2011 at 12:56 pm

    I don’ t know Scott – maybe send them just one more letter????? It’s really funny.

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  4. Zac says:
    December 22, 2011 at 12:07 am

    I think Sharon’s right … 1 more direct mail piece won’t do any harm!

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    • Scott Costello says:
      December 22, 2011 at 11:56 am

      I wonder if I wrote the next letter on the back of a food store bag that it might go over better? you know, speak the same language and all

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