This Is Absolutely Ridiculous

[Bdewoody]

Me Either!

[NevinW]

I really don't see what the big deal is. It was free, you can watch it, toss it, use it as a coaster, send it back, it doesn't matter. It certainly doesn't seem like something to get upset about. - Nevin

[Dallas Model Works]

Never heard people complain so much about free stuff!

I got one. Haven't watched it yet, but have the impression they sent it to only some subscibers in order to gauge the response.

It's marketing, gents. If it works, there will be more. But that will only be because people wanted it.

Have to admit, I was a bit surprised myself...

[beegle55]

Well now I'm ticked off cause nobody sent me any DVD's yet and I subscribed!!!!

 

Lol me too!!!

[steamnut]

Bearman, personally I agree with you. I got one too and although the "fine print" acknowledged that it was legally an unsolicited gift and - to be fair - larger than fine print acknowledged that it would only be a courtesy to return it (as a one-time postal employee I already knew it, but many people do not), I personally think this is an extremely low form of direct mail solicitation. I also noted that NOWHERE in the accompanying printed materials was the actual cost mentioned. I did watch it and found it to be (a) mostly just eye candy, and (b) terribly disjointed. I'll probably return it just because they made it so convenient but the devil in me says just toss it. BTW this is a costly marketing campaign - I speculate that they are doing poorly with sales.

[andrechapelon]

Well now I'm ticked off cause nobody sent me any DVD's yet and I subscribed!!!!

You think you got problems, dude? I subscribed and I haven't even gotten the February issue yet, DVD's or not.

Andre

[Anonymous]

LMAO

Well now I'm ticked off cause nobody sent me any DVD's yet and I subscribed!!!!

 

[bearman]

Well now I'm ticked off cause nobody sent me any DVD's yet and I subscribed!!!!

 

 

Just wait, maybe they will send you the one that I send back to them.  But you will probably have to wait for the spring thaw.

[BlueHillsCPR]

Well now I'm ticked off cause nobody sent me any DVD's yet and I subscribed!!!!

 

[bearman]

I didn't subscribe to Model Railroader to get the equivalent of a unsolicited credit card in the mail.  I don't care how hassle free it is to return the DVD, I didn't ask for it in the first place.  It is unsolicited and unappreciated.

I assume you are referring to the Dream Plan Build DVDs. There has been a similar thread recently. If you do not want those DVDs, just call or e-mail Kalmbach customer service and ask to be removed from the mailing list. Problem and frustration solved!!

That is, in fact, the DVD.  I got mine in the mail today and am unaware of any recent threads.  I can call or I can email but I will send the thing back.  However, as far as I am concerned, this is a crass as telemarketing or spam or junkmail.  You may have a different viewpoint.

 

[G Paine]

I didn't subscribe to Model Railroader to get the equivalent of a unsolicited credit card in the mail.  I don't care how hassle free it is to return the DVD, I didn't ask for it in the first place.  It is unsolicited and unappreciated.

I assume you are referring to the Dream Plan Build DVDs. There has been a similar thread recently. If you do not want those DVDs, just call or e-mail Kalmbach customer service and ask to be removed from the mailing list. Problem and frustration solved!!

[Flashwave]

From one who's not yet subscribed, what's the DVD?

[bearman]

Hi, Bear.

I use those unsolicited credit cards to spread caulk for tracklaying.  Don't know how good the DVD would be for that purpose...

Chuck (modeling Central Japan in September, 1964)

I tried using the cards, but being a hands on kind of guy I prefer using my finger.  Smitty's suggestions are the only ones that make sense for the DVD.  I dated a lady once who had all sorts of unsolicited aol CD's hanging from a tree in her back yard,  When the sun hit them at the right angle, it was a virtual kalidiscope (sp?) back there, especially if there was a slight breeze.

[tomikawaTT]

Hi, Bear.

I use those unsolicited credit cards to spread caulk for tracklaying.  Don't know how good the DVD would be for that purpose...

Chuck (modeling Central Japan in September, 1964)

[bearman]

I'm aware that Tom is correct. 

[jktrains]

Bear,

If you received the DVD unsolicited, you are by law under no obligation to pay for it.  It's a gift.  Keep it and enjoy it.

Tom

Tom is correct.  You have no obligation to pay for something sent to that was unsolicited and they can not force you to pay.

[bearman]

Yes, the coin is included, and I don't shoot, so target practice is out.  Hate guns as a matter of fact.  And, yes, it was unsolicited, but I'll send it back, this time.

[csmith9474]

You can throw it away, keep it to watch, hang it off the rear view mirror of your vehicle, or even use it for target practice (if it is that frustrating for you). They would appreciate it if you returned it, but otherwise it is yours. Do they still include the coin?

[tstage]

Bear,

If you received the DVD unsolicited, you are by law under no obligation to pay for it.  It's a gift.  Keep it and enjoy it.

Tom

[davekelly]

I think you can just throw it away.

[csmith9474]

Oh, boy.....

[bearman]

I didn't subscribe to Model Railroader to get the equivalent of a unsolicited credit card in the mail.  I don't care how hassle free it is to return the DVD, I didn't ask for it in the first place.  It is unsolicited and unappreciated.