ACTION PHOTOS - returning those pics at the EXPO

[BlinkFan]

So... how do you get them to send you some "free" photos in the first place

[PeterM]

I would just return them at the expo if they are there Peter.

 

I think they could claim by putting that identification sticker on your helmet or handelbars you are consenting to recieve the photo's by whatever method they use.

 

They also give you the opportunity to return them if you dont want them, which is leaving the ball in your park, although in my opinion they should enclose a stamped self addressed envelope to do so.

 

It might be difficult to argue this point presently, so I dont really see that its entirely illegal, it may very well be borderline, but I am not sure its illegal.

 

Of course if they took a photo of you and you did not have any identification number then sure, keep em, but how would they find you then.?

 

Yes, i think that it could be argued that way. That is only one legal position. I can see where they are coming from and what they want to do.

 

On a business level – it is just bad business practice to bully your potential client when he/she is just starting to show interest. There is no willing buyer / willing seller situation, hence not sustainable. Don’t make the (not yet) client/consumer defensive!

 

On a personal level – the photos were not good. I looked at them on the internet (ActionPhotos main sales and marketing tool/process) and decided not to buy them. I have purchased from them before.

Edited March 10, 2011 by PeterM

[chris_w_65]

Putting the number/chevron on is still just an expression of interest. Final purchase still depends on inspection of the goods.

 

If they decide to send the photos to you in the mean time, well that is their choice. Not because you have placed an order

 

 

To me all those photos look the same, it is either a picture of me cycling or a picture of me running. If you have one of each then it is pointless getting them to take more or buying more. Maybe if it is Ironnan, Comrades or even Argus if that is your greatest achievement then I see the point of getting one set. Otherwise, they all look the same.