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Red Cooper Letter #30

— Overview —
This letter is another good example of how successful a personal tone and a good picture can be. The
writer uses a low-pressure approach, flattery, and a strong guarantee. Above all, he leaves the reader
certain of one thing — there is no better grapefruit available on the market today!

People love
to “Be First”...
we’re competitive
that way.

The opening
promise is By telling
so “juicy,” a personal
we don’t story, you
mind sharing get a chance
the next 3.5 to show
minutes ... why your
product is
unique ...

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Red Cooper Letter #30

Here’s
the “TLC
Payoff”
— describing
the tender
loving care
put into
the product
makes it
feel that
much more
valuable ...

Coining
a name
for
something
new is a
potent
way to take
ownership
of the
unique
benefits
you’re
offering ...

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Red Cooper Letter #30

Fuller Brush
Men and Avon
Ladies used to
leave samples
too. They
would come
back later and
close the sale ...

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Red Cooper Letter #30

Yet
another
letter
hammers
hard
on the
“Win-Win”
benefits ...

Here’s a perfect “Friendly


Ultimatum” — Order now
or you’ll miss out!

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