Worth the risk?

zifix · 19-02-09, 05:49 PM

I want to give out leaflets in the town centre but seems to be an offence
Is it worth the rsik?
See Distribution of free printed matter - Public Notice - Colchester
Cheers!

Jon · 19-02-09, 05:53 PM

not worth the risk, most councils have extensive cctv networks covering their town/city centres, and I know (from my reliable council source in Leeds (Emma))that in Leeds without a license its a £70 on the spot fine

zifix · 19-02-09, 06:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jon

not worth the risk, most councils have extensive cctv networks covering their town/city centres, and I know (from my reliable council source in Leeds (Emma))that in Leeds without a license its a £70 on the spot fine

Thanks Jon
Looks like door-to-door is my only option then
Any idea how many greens 560 business cards would be likely to net me?
Thanks again!

Jon · 19-02-09, 06:27 PM

at the best from any form of door to door id expect a max return of 10% but more realistically 1-4% return

rollingsta · 19-02-09, 06:29 PM

Isnt door to door just as illegal as handing them out?
I cannot deliver my own stuff while i deliver letters

moviedrome · 19-02-09, 06:32 PM

and not really worth it - we had 10,000 leaflets delivered - not a single green

Mica · 19-02-09, 06:32 PM

Completely depends on the cards obviously.

If it just says the website name and "get a free iPod!" it will be binned straight away I would imagine. You'd need to put some reassuring details on there, I'm sure they'd read a fair few words if it was written well.

Then you've gota think about where you're sending them - direct ref link or your site? Direct link - expect 80% to chop off your referral code. Your website - it better be damn good if anyone is going to get a leaflet drop and end up giving their details away!

I'd expect a few signups from 560, wouldn't expect any greens...

Jon · 19-02-09, 06:33 PM

anyone can do door to door, so long as you respect people who say no leaflets etc (well I get more then enough take-away menus through my door etc

barcelonic · 19-02-09, 07:29 PM

there are a lot of charities who depend heavily on this yet most people walk straight by. doing something like this would only serve to further deter people from stopping in the street, and so id have to say is not a very nice thing to do.

on another note, if you are content spending so much of your time and effort on this, why not do it for a good cause and make much better money than you would through freebies. or spend the same time on a part-time job and again make more money.

getting freebies is supposed to be as easy as possible, otherwise whatever you recieve isn't technically free! you should always consider risk vs reward, rather than get sucked into the excitement of getting greens, just remember what each green is worth.

MattWell · 20-02-09, 02:23 PM

What country has fines if you give out flyers? Cause I see it all the time in the UK and no one gets fines £70.

Emma · 20-02-09, 04:52 PM

you do in Leeds if you don't have a permit for handing them out, it's classed as fly-tipping!

kilbyc81 · 23-02-09, 09:02 PM

Thats crazy £70 fine.

19-02-09, 05:49 PM	#1
zifix iPod Shuffle Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 10	Worth the risk? I want to give out leaflets in the town centre but seems to be an offence Is it worth the rsik? See Distribution of free printed matter - Public Notice - Colchester Cheers!

19-02-09, 05:53 PM	#2
Jon MJ lady with maracas Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Leeds Posts: 12,860	not worth the risk, most councils have extensive cctv networks covering their town/city centres, and I know (from my reliable council source in Leeds (Emma))that in Leeds without a license its a £70 on the spot fine __________________

19-02-09, 06:27 PM	#4
Jon MJ lady with maracas Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Leeds Posts: 12,860	at the best from any form of door to door id expect a max return of 10% but more realistically 1-4% return __________________

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19-02-09, 06:32 PM	#7
Mica iPod 30gb Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 1,089	Completely depends on the cards obviously. If it just says the website name and "get a free iPod!" it will be binned straight away I would imagine. You'd need to put some reassuring details on there, I'm sure they'd read a fair few words if it was written well. Then you've gota think about where you're sending them - direct ref link or your site? Direct link - expect 80% to chop off your referral code. Your website - it better be damn good if anyone is going to get a leaflet drop and end up giving their details away! I'd expect a few signups from 560, wouldn't expect any greens... __________________ My rubbish Cheap iPhone incomplete Cheap iPad websites Free iPods

19-02-09, 06:29 PM	#5
rollingsta iPod 60gb Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: luton england Posts: 1,746	Isnt door to door just as illegal as handing them out? I cannot deliver my own stuff while i deliver letters

19-02-09, 06:33 PM	#8
Jon MJ lady with maracas Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Leeds Posts: 12,860	anyone can do door to door, so long as you respect people who say no leaflets etc (well I get more then enough take-away menus through my door etc __________________

19-02-09, 07:29 PM	#9
barcelonic iBook Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Swansea Posts: 2,927	there are a lot of charities who depend heavily on this yet most people walk straight by. doing something like this would only serve to further deter people from stopping in the street, and so id have to say is not a very nice thing to do. on another note, if you are content spending so much of your time and effort on this, why not do it for a good cause and make much better money than you would through freebies. or spend the same time on a part-time job and again make more money. getting freebies is supposed to be as easy as possible, otherwise whatever you recieve isn't technically free! you should always consider risk vs reward, rather than get sucked into the excitement of getting greens, just remember what each green is worth. __________________ APOLOGIES FOR TYPOS I HAVE A NEW KEYBOARD Join the Consoles.RI conga today! __ Free Loader \| UK Freebies Recieved: Spoiler Xbox 360 Premium Xbox Live Gold (12 Months) £34 Bank Transfer (Thx Furbs) £19.38 BT Godfather II (PS3) "Talking about music is like dancing about architecture" - Frank Zappa

20-02-09, 02:23 PM	#10
MattWell iPod Nano 2GB Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: London Posts: 109	What country has fines if you give out flyers? Cause I see it all the time in the UK and no one gets fines £70.

20-02-09, 04:52 PM	#11
Emma Mini Mac Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 5,450	you do in Leeds if you don't have a permit for handing them out, it's classed as fly-tipping! __________________ Spoiler Received: Xbox360 - iPod 30gb Photo - GHD Straighteners- £45 Amazon Vouchers - £40 in vouchers - 19" Samsung Monitor - 4 chick lit books - Trainers - Towel set - More trainers - Chicklit books - Las Vegas flights consoles freebiejeebies \| Free Gifts \| Free DSi XL \| Free PSP Go \| Free DVD Player

23-02-09, 09:02 PM	#12
kilbyc81 iPod Shuffle Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 24	Thats crazy £70 fine.