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James Barbour

 
From 2005 to 2007 James Barbour was a Managing Consultant in H&K London's Public Affairs practice, leading the International Policy and Technology practice areas.

About that gift horse ...



It's very nice, and quite shrewd, of Thresher to have dropped their 40% off voucher into the ether.  It's giving the viral marketing geeks loads to talk about, and more than a handful of blogs have picked it up

But hang on a mo. 

I live a few doors down from a Thresher - no, before you ask, that's not why we bought the house.  But I do patronise it fairly regularly.  I enjoy the RAF stories of the gentleman who works there, and they sell a decent range of Ben & Jerry's.  Point being, ever since we moved in they've been doing three-for-two on all wine and champagne, an effective 33% off.

So, not to look a gift horse in the mouth or anything, but the 40% voucher is actually only worth 7.67%.

Still not a bad saving, but it doesn't sound quite as viral as 40%, does it?



Pssst! If you want more vouchers ... Selfridges GAP Borders


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Published 29 November 2006 13:43 by James Barbour
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Comments

  • Geoff said:

    Actually James, if you're being precise, the voucher is only worth 6.67% not 7.67%
    December 1, 2006 14:34
  • James Barbour said:

    Fair cop, Geoff.  And I always thought I was good at sums.

    To make matters worse, I've just left the 7.67% figure in part of a comment over at Richard's blog ...


    December 1, 2006 14:38
  • Mrs H said:

    Can you use the voucher on line or in store only?
    December 1, 2006 17:26
  • Nick said:

    I have just walked to Threshers on Queens Park Road, Brighton  (in the rain) and had my voucher turned down as it wasnt printed in COLOUR!  Bonkers
    December 1, 2006 21:57
  • Carrie said:

    This is a great post - both because it makes the point about the real saving only being 7% (so why is everyone so excited?) and because I brought that to your attention - a little credit for your lovely wife?!?
    December 1, 2006 22:09
  • James Barbour said:

    Mrs H:  A very good question, but not one to which I know the answer I'm afraid.

    Nick:  Strikes me as more than a little unsporting.  If you're in the vicinity of Soho Square, pop in and I'll print you off a colour copy.

    C:  You've always been my inspiration :)
    December 1, 2006 22:12
  • Jon said:

    In store only from what I hear...
    James, absolutely right about the 40% not being much more than usual. I think it works as it "sounds" huge!! Would love to scrutinise  their P@L this month!
    December 16, 2006 17:44
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