FVEST@ducvax.auburn.edu (Floyd Vest) (03/09/91)
I receive by bulk rate mail today a card advertising a Brand-X long distance outfit. I have typed in most of the ad below for your info. Please note that I am *definitely* NOT recommending this company. I am not presenting this to solicit business for this firm, only to see what others' impressions are of this ad. The ad: 4 HOURS FREE long distance calling time NO RISK FREE TRIAL! *no sign up fees *no cancellation fees *no minimum charge per month *SAVE UP TO 33% OR MORE [up to or more???-fv] *free travel cards *4 hours free in your first year(*) *no hassle *no fuss *no extra bills *the most innovative long distance service company In extremely small print: Through a special arrangement with the top five long distance carriers, DDI, through its volume purchasing power has obtained tremendous savings from the these companies, in turn, we are passing these savings on to our customers. savings of 33% or more below AT&T rates. In Even smaller print: (*) Discount Dialing will send to each subscriber for FREE Sixty minutes of service each 90 days on our Current Interstate Night Band One Rates Big again: "LONG DISTANCE SAVINGS YOU CAN SEE DISCOUNT DIALING, INC. AND QUALITY YOU CAN HEAR" CALL TOLL FREE TODAY! 1-800-325-0045 TO RECEIVE YOUR FOUR FREE HOURS OF SERVICE. OFFER EXPIRES 3/15/91 Discount Dialing is a marketing agent for Network Service, Inc. Floyd Vest <fvest@ducvax.auburn.edu> <fvest@auducvax.bitnet> Manager, Administrative Systems--Auburn University, Alabama USA Voice: +1 205 844 4512 BBS: +1 205 745 3989 FIDO: 1:3613/3