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- From: green@wharton.upenn.edu (Scott D. Green)
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- Subject: Re: Gevalia Kaffe Offer
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- Date: 21 Jan 93 18:20:37 GMT
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- In article <1993Jan21.100309.1@mcvax4.d48.lilly.com> kroin@mcvax4.d48.lilly.com writes:
- >I just got this wonderful offer in the mail from an outfit called
- > Gevalia Kaffe. $10 for a trial offer in which you receive a European style
- > automatic drip coffee
- >maker(4cup) and a pound of really wonderful (i am reading this) coffee. It's
- >one of those we'll keep sending you coffee at probably $10 a pound until you
- >tell us not to. You keep the coffee maker whatever you decide. You don't get
- >the next shipment for six weeks and may cancel by letter or phone before then.
- > I would really be interested in the offer if the coffee is that good. If not,
- >I could still console myself with the free coffee maker. The co. is based in
- >Sweden and has local importers.Anyone dealt with them or have any info about
- >this offer? Thanks, Stan --
-
- Well, the coffeemaker is *excellent*, made by melitta, its perfect for one's
- office. The coffee itself is pretty good, too. But, when all is said and
- done, (P&H), the regular shipments come to about $10/pound! Now, I enjoy a
- good cup of coffee as much as Anyone, but I find it difficult to justify
- that price when I can get fresh roasted beans, *when I need them*, locally
- for a few dollars/pound less.
-
- However, don't let the prospect of subsequent hi-priced shipments stop you.
- The intro offer is a great deal and I have never had a problem with turning
- the service off after receiving the intro deal. They do have an 800 number
- for customer service. They've got some other neat premiums that they'll
- tempt you with some time after you cancel the first time.
-