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14 years ago

For sure scarcity works. We live in a society where we want to be the greatest have the one of the kind item etc, so when we are afraid we will miss our chance because of a scarcity factor, of course we will jump all over it.

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Lance K 14 years ago
The foreshadowing of regret is almost intolerable. That's the key to scarcity. Help them paint a mental picture of the pain they'll feel if they "miss out" (while the clock is ticking of course).

I assume this guy did it almost effortlessly for a few reasons...
1. He specializes in custody law
2. His limit of 5 makes him appear intensely focused
3. An intensely focused specialist = high chance of desired outcome
Anyway, best wishes for resolving your issues.
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14 years ago

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Chris Worner

14 years ago

Originally Posted by MarkAndrews IMCopywriting

Finally losing patience with all of my
solicitors, I sacked the lot of them and
represented myself in the end, taking it
straight to the highest family court in
the country and won finally, unrestricted
access whenever I or my son wanted to
see each other.

I friend of mine says there is no such thing as the family court, just the womens court.

Goodluck Jeremy.

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J Bold

14 years ago

Yep, as long as he's telling the truth, it's good for you. Hope he's worth it and does the job you need!

Scarcity is one of the main techniques taught to salesmen, and you see it all the time. If it didnt' work, they wouldn't keep doing it, right?

The only problem is if you use it too obviously or use it just as a sales technique such as by saying, "This is the last copy of this ebook to be sold!" when in reality you never plan to limit the sale.

Use selling techniques, fine, but be honest about it.

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mr2monster

14 years ago

Haha... I hate the feeling of driving home and then suddenly realizing that you got CLOSED on! haha.

Good stuff to learn by though.

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Zeus66

14 years ago

Oh sure. Car guys do this all the time too. My father-in-law's an F&I guy for a big dealership near Dallas. They're always pushing people off the fence by creating false scarcity about the financing and such. For all you know, you were that lawyer's only client on the horizon, but he used good psychology. Or he might have been completely up front. Never know with lawyers. Or car guys.

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Kevin Riley 14 years ago

There's always that dreaded "Last order!" at the pub. That sure gets the wallet out quick.
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- Rod Cortez 14 years ago
  
  Originally Posted by Kevin Riley
  
  There's always that dreaded "Last order!" at the pub. That sure gets the wallet out quick.
  
  I heard that. When I hear "last call" here in Los Angeles, the OC, or San Diego, I send the girlfriend to go wait in line to buy us some drinks......
  
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  Michael Mayo 14 years ago
  
  Originally Posted by Rod Cortez
  
  I heard that. When I hear "last call" here in Los Angeles, the OC, or San Diego, I send the girlfriend to go wait in line to buy us some drinks......
  
  Rod, You still hanging out at StarBucks?...lol
  
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  Wishing you success in your C. case.
  
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  Rod Cortez 14 years ago
  
  Originally Posted by Michael Mayo
  
  Rod, You still hanging out at StarBucks?...lol
  
  Michael
  
  Nah, I brew my own stuff that would put the 'bucks to shame! lol
  
  @ Jeremy, scarcity definitely works. When I see a famous DJ come into town that doesn't come around very often, I know the tickets are either going to sell out or become more costly if I sit on my ass. So I buy them right there on the spot. I learned the hard way that waiting only ends up costing me more money.
  
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Jason Moffatt 14 years ago

I'd of tried bribing the old lady with $2000 first.
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- Jeremy Kelsall 14 years ago
  
  Originally Posted by Jason Moffatt
  
  I'd of tried bribing the old lady with $2000 first.
  
  The child support that she will be parting with is a sore subject that 2K isn't going to make better for her lol
  
  So, not that easy
  
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  psresearch 14 years ago
  
  Originally Posted by Jeremy Kelsall
  
  The child support that she will be parting with is a sore subject that 2K isn't going to make better for her lol
  
  So, not that easy
  
  Ugh, man, sorry to hear you're going through this. Never been through it myself, but have had enough friends go through it to not wish it on anyone.
  
  Glad that you got some marketing value out of the situation, though. LOL.
  
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SeanIM

14 years ago

Amazing lawyers know how to 'work it'...the best ones are natural born closers/sellers.

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jasondinner

14 years ago

Jeremy,

You should have called his bluff!!

Maybe the FTC should make new compliance laws against the use of scarcity. LOL

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designfuschion

14 years ago

wish you all best Jeremy.

Back about what 12 years i suppose. my parents had an ugly divorce and custody battle for me and my sister. It involved domestic voilence,so partly in favour to us. Plus he stuffed up by not attending 'custody meetings' where he was allowed supervised access to us. Talk about nerve wracking.
In the end mum got a rare court order that evidently only 1% of cases in australia get the ruling (thats how serious the case was) that he lost total custody and has no rights to see us,plus restraining order. Me and my sister didn't wish to see him. and havent seen him since around 1998. I wouldn't know if he is alive or not.

My advice..
attend all meetings on time. especially when there are arranged visits to see your kids. Any missed visits is a black mark against you.

ps: thanks for reminding me about scarcity

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Raydal

14 years ago

Yes, for sure scarcity is one of the strongest marketing tactics.
You can sometime sell a product on just scarcity ALONE without
even talking about the benefits of the product.

"You in fact have 3 days left and the price goes to $97!"

Get it before the price goes up.

-Ray Edwards

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KarlWarren

14 years ago

It's human nature... nobody wants to miss out on something which will solve their problems. It works, and will always work.

Kindest regards,
Karl.

P.S. sorry to hear you're going through the family courts at the moment, involved in something similar myself.

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Lisa Gergets

14 years ago

Jeremy, just want you to know I'm sorry you're going through this ****ty situation. I know how much you love your babies.

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tuesdayblue

14 years ago

Originally Posted by Jeremy Kelsall

So, I've been dealing with a "custody issue" that I've finally realized requires an attorney to handle...

I mean, this crap has run me ragged for weeks now...

I spend the day talking to a couple of them and finally come across one that I feel comfortable with. After about 45 minutes he says:

"We really need to get started right away, but in order to do that, I require a $3,000 retainer"

I look at him and tell him that I had 2 more appointments and that I would give him a call...

So, he gets up, shakes my hand and says:

"If I hear back from you, you'll be the last client I take until Feb. 1 probably. I only carry 5 clients at a time and I currently have 4"

So....

He heard back from me 10 minutes later cash in hand - because that is how long it took me to get to the bank and back lol

Dang, remind me to tell you that I cannot help you till February... LOL.. 'I tell ya, Lawyers got it made....and the worst part, it is the poor paralegal that does all the work...

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