NetNews Usenet Archive 1993 #3/NN_1993_3.iso/spool/misc/consumer/22369

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From: [e-mail] (Ken Jongsma)
Newsgroups: misc.consumers
Subject: Re: Gevalia Kaffe Offer
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Date: 22 Jan 93 01:37:24 GMT
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Organization: Smiths Industries
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[e-mail] 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 --

The offer is legit. We signed up a few years ago, bought one round of coffee
and cancelled. No hassle, no problem. The coffee was good, but we weren't
fanatic enough about it to pay what they wanted.

One minor correction: The company is actually set up and run by Proctor
and Gamble (or one of the other major food companies - I forget) despite
what their marketing material leads you to believe.


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Ken Jongsma                                     [e-mail]
Smiths Industries                                    [e-mail]
Grand Rapids, Michigan                      [e-mail]