Subject: Re: Architects, Contractors,Engineers Guide to Construction
Costs -- 2003 -- Barbara Dietsch
Date: Wed, 12 Feb 2003 11:18:06 -0500
From: "Duhon, Lucy C" <LDuhon@UTNet.UToledo.Edu>

The notice (proforma invoice) that came with my copy states in big bold
print at the bottom:  "THIS IS NOT A BILL.  THIS IS A SOLICITATION.  YOU
ARE UNDER NO OBLIGATION TO PAY ... UNLESS YOU ACCEPT THIS OFFER."

Tricky wording.  What's the definition of the word "accept"?  Not
returning the book?  Not responding with "CANCEL" to their fax number?
  Yes, I agree, this is a very annoying tactic because it places a
burden on the recipient to respond.  And even having to respond with a
two-minute fax transaction is too much, in my opinion.

I think I'll take Adam Wilder's advice and send the publisher a letter
similar to the one he uses.  Still, this is a lot of trouble to have to
go through.  I have half a mind to just let the book sit and not worry
about it.

Lucy Duhon
Serials Librarian
Carlson Library/Serials Dept.
University of Toledo
Toledo, OH  43606

(419) 530-2838
(419) 530-2726 [fax]
lucy.duhon@utoledo.edu <mailto:lucy.duhon@utoledo.edu>

-----Original Message-----
Date: Wed, 12 Feb 2003 08:40:19 -0500
From: Dietsch.Barbara@epamail.epa.gov
Subject: Re: Architects, Contractors,Engineers Guide to Construction
Costs -- 2003 -- Jewel Rucker

I also received this publication.  Needless to say, I was a little
perturbed with their tactics.  I sent faxes to both of their numbers and
have yet to receive a reply.  I guess I'll hold on to it for a few more
months before I throw it in the recycling bin.

I would like to hear from other listers when you decide to discard.

barb

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