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Had a super dork IT epiphany... I am sad.   No RO 90 lovin' announced.    [crying]

But some exciting things to win!   [smile]
 
harry_ said:
Shane,

I know the issue of 'absent sysnotes' has come up before, and I could be wrong, but I don't think I have seen one in a couple of months.

I realize that the current one has not come out yet, so I will wait and see if I get a notice on it and let you know.
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Here's the August Sysnotes
 
I started receiving SysNotes in September 2008, and have received one each month in '08 except for December '08.  In 2009, I got one for every month except for August '09.  This year (2010) I have only received three; February '10, May '10 and August '10.  So, am I missing a bunch of these SysNotes?
 
"Must be a resident of the United States or Canada, excluding Quebec, and over the age of 18. Employees and family of employees of Tooltechnic Systems, Festool dealers and employees and other Festool affiliates are not eligible to enter. All entries become property of Festool USA and may be used for marketing or other purposes. Chances of winning are based on the number of entries received. Entries must be received no later than October 31st, 2010. Limit one entry per email address."

Well that's me out. Any reason for this? I presume it is language-related.
 
Richard I think its a provincial government thing and nothing to do with Festool. See it all the time with various contests.

John
 
I presume it is because Quebec has a legal requirement to have everything translated into French which Festool cannot be bothered with or do not see the added value of complying with.

I completely agree with Festool, since Quebec has been on a loony-language binge since the 1970s, but I just wanted to know if this was the actual reason.
 
It is not related to a language issue in Quebec.  I can't actually remember what the EXACT reason is, but it has something to do with satisfying contest rules for contests offered in Quebec.  It is not a language thing, I am certain of that.  Quebec has some of the niftiest/dastardly regulations for consumer protection in the world, which in some cases, we see other Canadian provinces follow/adopt after their lead years later.  This is just an example of it, even though I can't remember exactly what it was that makes it that Quebec gets themselves excluded for contests, is along those lines.  Vaguely thinking it is some rule that says that the contest has to pony up collateral for the item offered in order to conduct a contest in Quebec.  As a result of "whatever" rule (if not that which I suggested) is in place, I suspect that is the reason that many contests offered from US sources, exclude Canada as a whole due to this, rather than deal with simply excluding Quebec, which is disappointing.
 
BTW Shane, it's 10:20 EST, when is somebody gonna flip the lever or push the big red button and send out the aforementioned newsletter, or has this already happened and I'm lost in the what may be the previously mentioned sporaidicidity of receiving these newsletters?
 
I received the SysNotes this morning. It seems the surprise relates to the CXS. You can enter to win one if you submit a Festimonial and it will be available mid-2011.  
 
Toolfest said:
It seems the surprise relates to the CXS.
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I'm not seeing what is so great that one would want to sign up for the newsletter, this newsletter in particular.

Sign up for a slim to none chance to get a cordless drill!?
 
I have been signed up for ages. Forget the prize then, it still keeps us updated on new projects, tools and sales, etc.

A lot of guys here have a passion for the Festools, it's their hobby so for some the contest may be a nice thing.

This forum and Shane's job in running this web site is to stir up excitement about Festool. By promoting the newsletter he is doing just that, his job. Not to mention a lot of people want to hear about Festool contests and programs, that is one reason they are on the forum in the first place.  :)
 
Tim Sproul said:
Toolfest said:
It seems the surprise relates to the CXS.
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I'm not seeing what is so great that one would want to sign up for the newsletter, this newsletter in particular.

Sign up for a slim to none chance to get a cordless drill!?
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You'll have to do more than just sign up for the newsletter, you'll have to actually enter the contest.  While one lucky contestant will win the new CXS, there will also be three winners that will each win a Rack Systainer.  

I don't see the problem with signing up for the newsletter.  If you're a Festool user -- and why else would you be here -- wouldn't you want to get the newsletter?  It really is very little effort on your part to sign up.  If you're not interested in the contest, then just don't enter.  I just cannot understand the attitude behind the negative response to these kind of contests.  What's the problem?
 
I get the newsletter.  And long before this.

I like my Festools.

I'd appreciate a more modest or sophisticated marketing approach.  I expect car sales pitches when I'm at the car dealer.
 
Tim Sproul said:
I get the newsletter.  And long before this.

I like my Festools.

I'd appreciate a more modest or sophisticated marketing approach.  I expect car sales pitches when I'm at the car dealer.
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I think the amount of marketing varies between Sysnotes.  If you look at the August version, it is full of product information and links/pointers to various sources of tips. 
I think September is just a bit heavy on the overt marketing because there is a specific promotion starting October 1st.  Coupled with the also-upcoming CTs and the CXS overview, the September Sysnotes seems like a big sales brochure.  But, again, I think it is mainly a matter of the timing of this issue.

Here are all the Sysnotes in 2010, for further comparison and for any who missed them.
http://www.festoolusa.com/sysnotes/sysnotes-feb-2010.html
http://www.festoolusa.com/sysnotes/sysnotes-apr-2010.html
http://www.festoolusa.com/sysnotes/sysnotes-may-2010.html
http://www.festoolusa.com/sysnotes/sysnotes-aug-2010.html
http://www.festoolusa.com/sysnotes/sysnotes-sep-2010.html

An interesting tidbit... Feb2010 Sysnotes may have been a foreshadowing of the current fall promotion? 
 
Tim Sproul said:
Toolfest said:
It seems the surprise relates to the CXS.
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I'm not seeing what is so great that one would want to sign up for the newsletter, this newsletter in particular.

Sign up for a slim to none chance to get a cordless drill!?
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But it is a Festool drill that is NAINA.
 
Have you submitted your Festimonial yet for a chance to win the CXS? If not, head over to our website for your chance to win.

http://www.festoolusa.com/festimonials-2010.html

Now that I've had the chance to give a CXS a try, I have to say it's going to be a great addition to our cordless drill family. The interchangable chuck system, very light weight, D-handle design offers great ergonomics, and more. One lucky winner is really going to enjoy it, I'm sure.
 
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