How do you feel about businesses wishing you happy birthday?
By cluelle
@cluelle (132)
Canada
November 20, 2012 1:05pm CST
A small bookstore I go to sometimes sends a birthday card with a percent off coupon to me every year; some car dealerships remind us they exist on holidays and on birthdays. I feel a little too used, like they've gone to far in their marketing efforts. When I want a book, I'll go to the store, when I want car things, I'll go to the dealer I trust the most, with the best price.
Do you think these tactics are a bit tasteless?
4 responses
@WakeUpKitty (8694)
• Netherlands
20 Nov 12
It's a way to make money, abusing your birthday (or any other celebration day) to make you buy something. I neglect it, post like that goes straight into the trash can.
@angelsmummy (1696)
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20 Nov 12
Oh I love it. I am one for discounts and being thrifty and think it's nice we get little rewards off them. You don't have to use it but it's there just in case. I have just got my first Christmas card from mills and boon, I got 2 free books with it.
@Iliketohelp (50)
• Portugal
20 Nov 12
I think it's great that they are giving you a little something on holidays. Even if I know it is one of the most used ways to attract their clients and they think at you more like a product than a person, I like to see the nice part of this and enjoy what I receive.
