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philh's avatar
philh
Explorer II
Oct 15, 2015

Outdoor Adventure Free Truck drawing

Wife filled out the card to win a free truck at the Novi MI RV expo.

She was identified as one of the top 10 finalists, guaranteed to win 2 of 5 prizes, and 1 in 10 chance of winning the truck.

Thank God for the internet! Internet is full of stories of high pressure sales, where you "buy" a guaranteed apot at a RV park that some have reported to be ummm, have issues. The lifetime contract comes with an annual service fee. Fail to pay the 10-15k for the spot, and/or the 3-$500 annual fee and some have reported being sued for breach of contract.

There is no free lunch.
Seeking Advice
  • mich800's avatar
    mich800
    Explorer
    Oct 18, 2015
    Homer wrote:
    Just ask yourself, why would any one or company give away anything? If they are legit they will earn their sales the old fashioned way.


    That is the old fashioned way. Remember free toasters.
  • Homer1's avatar
    Homer1
    Explorer
    Oct 15, 2015
    Just ask yourself, why would any one or company give away anything? If they are legit they will earn their sales the old fashioned way.
  • BTPO1's avatar
    BTPO1
    Explorer
    Oct 15, 2015
    wing_zealot wrote:
    Mr. Wizard, you must have not heard of Outdoor Adventure before. The moral of the story is the "2 of 5" prizes, the "1 in 10" chance for a new truck are all gimmicks to get you into their office so they can sell you a membership. Once they get you in the door they are relentless. I'll bet they have a few thousand "1 in 10" chances to win a new truck.

    The real moral to the story is, never fill out a 'chance to win ____' entry blank. They are all 100% sales gimmicks. Unless you truly want the sales pitch, don't bother. Chances are, it's going to cost you more money then them.


    X2, DW filled out one at CW. I told her it was a sales gimmick and the calls would start coming. I'm glad I have caller ID.
  • wing_zealot's avatar
    wing_zealot
    Explorer
    Oct 15, 2015
    Mr. Wizard, you must have not heard of Outdoor Adventure before. The moral of the story is the "2 of 5" prizes, the "1 in 10" chance for a new truck are all gimmicks to get you into their office so they can sell you a membership. Once they get you in the door they are relentless. I'll bet they have a few thousand "1 in 10" chances to win a new truck.

    The real moral to the story is, never fill out a 'chance to win ____' entry blank. They are all 100% sales gimmicks. Unless you truly want the sales pitch, don't bother. Chances are, it's going to cost you more money then them.
  • bucky's avatar
    bucky
    Explorer II
    Oct 15, 2015
    The moral of the story is that they will get more junk mail and phone calls than they knew existed.
  • MrWizard's avatar
    MrWizard
    Moderator
    Oct 15, 2015
    and the morale of the story ?

    the prizes are the memberships you must pay fees on ?

    a little Clarity please

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