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Are we the only ones who think this is stupid?

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mrswask
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Are we the only ones who think this is stupid?

I just got mail from Unicef requesting a donation.
They glued a real nickel inside the envelope to make the point that a nickel could save a child's life. Then why aren't they saving all the nickels to help children rather than mass mail them out to people - most who won't donate?!??

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Posted 11/10/06 3:24 PM
 
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evnme
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Re: Are we the only ones who think this is stupid?

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Posted 11/10/06 3:24 PM
 

Lauren
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Re: Are we the only ones who think this is stupid?

good point - I never thought of that...

Posted 11/10/06 3:25 PM
 

MrsPornStar
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Re: Are we the only ones who think this is stupid?

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EXCELLENT POINT! I think a letter should be written informing them of this. Chat Icon

Posted 11/10/06 3:26 PM
 

Tah-wee-ZAH
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Re: Are we the only ones who think this is stupid?

They aren't the only ones who do that. I've gotten letters from other organizations that have done the sameChat Icon

Posted 11/10/06 3:26 PM
 

mrswask
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Re: Are we the only ones who think this is stupid?

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EXCELLENT POINT! I think a letter should be written informing them of this. Chat Icon




I just might, my friend! Seriously, I just opened this and Jamie and I were both Chat Icon Chat Icon Chat Icon

Posted 11/10/06 3:27 PM
 

kerrycec03
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Re: Are we the only ones who think this is stupid?

good point!

Posted 11/10/06 3:27 PM
 

baghag
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Re: Are we the only ones who think this is stupid?

What a useless thing to do. Chat Icon

Posted 11/10/06 3:29 PM
 

Shelly
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Re: Are we the only ones who think this is stupid?

good point.

Posted 11/10/06 3:29 PM
 

mka06
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Re: Are we the only ones who think this is stupid?

very good point!

Posted 11/10/06 4:17 PM
 

Marcie
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Re: Are we the only ones who think this is stupid?

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I never even thought of that

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Posted 11/10/06 4:21 PM
 

Diva
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Re: Are we the only ones who think this is stupid?

I know this is off topic, but isnt it against the law to send currency like that through the mail.

And yes I totally agree that it's wasted money that should be sent to those that need it.

Posted 11/10/06 4:21 PM
 

bridget-n-jimmy
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Re: Are we the only ones who think this is stupid?

You should send the original nickle back when you send the letter. Not even that think they spend .39 to send you the letterChat Icon

Posted 11/10/06 4:25 PM
 

missus-hbradio
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Re: Are we the only ones who think this is stupid?

That really makes no sense whatsoever.

Posted 11/10/06 4:34 PM
 

CathyB

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Re: Are we the only ones who think this is stupid?

Having worked in fundraising I can tell you that those campaigns bring in a lot more money with the nickel attached than the same exact thing without the nickel. It's weird, but it works.

Posted 11/10/06 4:38 PM
 

MABLE03
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Re: Are we the only ones who think this is stupid?

Posted by sarahsmommy

Having worked in fundraising I can tell you that those campaigns bring in a lot more money with the nickel attached than the same exact thing without the nickel. It's weird, but it works.




I was just about to post this.. it HAS to work or they wouldn't do it. Strange but hey whatever works Chat Icon

Posted 11/10/06 4:47 PM
 
 

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