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Wednesday, January 21, 2009

Of those SMSes and advertising gimmicks

A couple of days ago I got an interesting SMS suggesting an investment opportunity. Better put, it was an advertisement relating to real estate investment.

I am sure you would have tumbled upon such SMSes in the past. Considering that your mobile phone has now become good advertising tool that delivers personalised messages and at negligible costs…the fad certainly is on the rise.

And it isn’t just restricted to real estate but stretches across the board with many companies especially the ones in retail using this method to promote their wares.

This one was from GoDirect.in and here’s what it said:

“Property investment next to Expressway, Noida, Buy at 11.88 Lakhs and (earn)
rent for 9 years at 11,880 to 22,300 per month.”

Seems like an interesting proposal, but here I must add that there always are some hidden clauses in such cases. But, if you are interested do check out their website www.godirect.in.

Here’s another one. It was from a Noida-based BPO and it too offered a similar proposition. The site too was located near the Expressway, Noida and it said:

“Book an apartment in JP Wish Town Klassic on Expressway – Noida and pay no
interest or EMI from next two years.”

The options in this case were 2/3/4 bedroom apartments with a starting price of Rs 35 lakhs.

No doubt, good investment avenues…but the point is are there any takers considering the hoopla surrounding the recession.

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