False Obligations to Make a Sale = FAIL
This is the first time I was ever offended to receive cash in the mail.
A few days ago, via FedEx, I received a package that contained a $50 bill (which is not illegal) and information from a Crestcom franchise providing management skills training. Although I wasn't obligated to take a 3 minute call to discuss their services, the franchise called repeatedly over the next few days to speak with me. I finally took the call, and explained I had no interest in the service before I had to suffer through the pitch. The response? Thanks for your time and please send back the money.
WTF?
Don't expect that I should be obligated to talk to you if you send me money. It even makes me less likely to want to do business with you. It's just flat out creepy. But to have the gall to ask for the money back after I took the call? That's just sleazy.
So JH, if you read this, I'm donating the cash to a geocaching program at DonorsChoose.org since I have no obligation to give it back.
