[CLClist] Grey House Preview books

[Teri Padua]

I used to have the same problem, until I called them to thank them for their
donation. When they tried to tell me I needed to pay for it, I explained
that if they sent unsolicited materials, the school accepted them as
donations. I don't hear from them anymore.

Teri

On Fri, Apr 11, 2008 at 8:56 AM, <lyonsb at wilton.k12.ct.us> wrote:

> I know Hali requested replies offlist, but I think this is important
> enough to send out to all.  I have received many calls from Grey
> House, and I always say no thanks.  This fall I received a reference
> book and a letter thanking me for my interest (I had none).  My aide
> called them to say we were not interested, and were sending the book
> back, which we did.  We have since received many harrassing phone
> calls requesting payment, and just this week I received a call, and my
> principal received a letter, from a collection agency!  I am furious,
> and finally reached the sales person at Grey House who promised to
> take care of the credit agency (she confirmed that we had indeed sent
> the book back).  I never want to hear from Grey House Publishing
> again.  -Barb Lyons
>
> Quoting Hali Keeler <hkeeler at billmemorial.org>:
>
> > excuse the cross posting
> >
> > I received a preview copy of a book from Grey House Publishing that
> > I neither asked for nor approved. The enclosed letter indicated that
> >  they had spoken with me, which they had not.
> >
> > I'd appreciate hearing off list from anyone who has dealt with this,
> >  and how, particularly from this publisher.
> >
> > Thanks
> >
> > Hali
> >
> >
> > Hali Keeler
> > Director
> > Bill Memorial Library
> > 240 Monument Street
> > Groton CT 06340
> > hkeeler at billmemorial.org
> >
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> >
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Teri Padua, Media Director
Northwestern Regional Mid./High School
100 Battistoni Dr.
Winsted, CT 06098
860-379-8525
tpadua at nwr7.org