Help (advice) with ad reply please....

21 Mar 2004

Hi
Before finding SH and having very good response - we advertised in a "mag" - and had, erp, crap response.
We're happy to reply to emails etc - but are stuck about a particular reply:-
1 - It was sent 6-7 weeks after ad went in.
2 - It is from Cxxxx and Jxxxxx (couple) - but reply envolope is to E Mxxxxxxx (No common abreviation to Cxxx or Jxxxxx is)
3 - Reply is to a PO box (is this normal for postal replies?)
4 - Photos seem amature but are in black & white.....
5 - Only availble during day (is this normal for couples??)
6 - travel or hotel only.
Anyway photo & letter is good, but it is worrying us as it doesn't feel "personal".
Wot u think? Is this normal or would you consider it to be a con?
xx

21 Mar 2004

Hiya Us
If it feels wrong at all - Don't reply.
Don't worry about why it is wrong, trust in your instincts and give that one a miss.
lhk
Kat

21 Mar 2004

thanks kat - probably will
seems a shame!
Just wondered what the real-world experience was in this matter? We're trying to locate the POBOX etc to see if its known...

22 Mar 2004

Quick trip into Carfone Whorehouse will get you a 10 quid phone card from Virgin and 5 quid air time. Stick the card in an -- UN LOCKED phone and get them to call you on it . If you don't like what you hear, bin the Sim card and never need hear from them again.
Thank god for pay as you go...