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1.
How often have you responded to any direct mail advertising in the past 30 days?
Not at all
1-2x
 3-4x
5x or more
 
2.
How has the economy affected your decision to make a major purchase?
I research the company more
I ask for more referrals
I look for more value
 I look for the best price
I look for better service
Has not affected my decision
 
3.
Has the economy delayed your decision to purchase the following products and or services and by how much?
Room addition 30 days 60 days 90 days Not affected by economy
New deck 30 days 60 days 90 days Not affected by economy
New fence 30 days 60 days 90 days Not affected by economy
New kitchen 30 days 60 days 90 days Not affected by economy
New bathroom 30 days 60 days 90 days Not affected by economy
New windows 30 days 60 days 90 days Not affected by economy
New siding 30 days 60 days 90 days Not affected by economy
New roof 30 days 60 days 90 days Not affected by economy
New landscaping 30 days 60 days 90 days Not affected by economy
New cabinets 30 days 60 days 90 days Not affected by economy
New furniture 30 days 60 days 90 days Not affected by economy
New closets 30 days 60 days 90 days Not affected by economy
New appliances 30 days 60 days 90 days Not affected by economy
New Heating 30 days 60 days 90 days Not affected by economy
New Air Conditioning 30 days 60 days 90 days Not affected by economy
A vacation 30 days 60 days 90 days Not affected by economy
New or used car 30 days 60 days 90 days Not affected by economy
New driveway 30 days 60 days 90 days Not affected by economy
Tree trimming 30 days 60 days 90 days Not affected by economy
Tree removal 30 days 60 days 90 days Not affected by economy
Cosmetic dentistry 30 days 60 days 90 days Not affected by economy
Cosmetic surgery 30 days 60 days 90 days Not affected by economy
 
4.
What do you plan to do with your new Government Stimulus Check?
Pay off credit cards
Spend to improve my house
Buy clothes
Buy furniture 		Take a vacation
Other
Does not apply to me
 
5.
The Merchandiser Newspaper helps me to save money on needed products and services.
True False
 
6.
The Merchandiser Newspaper entertains me with the Readers Restaurant Reviews.
True False
 
7.
I like the stories written about the local businesses in The Merchandiser Newspaper.
True False
 
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