[TheShitzuofMCA]

In the cases I have seen, they do this because most direct funders have realized the market has changed. The competition has forced them to coddle and assist in getting deals closed. Majority of files today get declined so I think there is a premium placed on closing the offers sent out.

[fundgorilla]

We get the occasional visit, and when that visitor brings a nice bag from Katz', well, that makes a nice statement. If it were up to me, and I'm being absolutely serious here, I'd follow the Pharmaceutical Industry example and make sure my outside reps look like they got lost on their way to the Miss Hawaiian Tropic competition.