Bad News Letter

I am posting this to my blog because right now my mother and sister are in the middle of moving to Charlotte, North Carolina, so I do not have access to a printer or scanner, let alone any internet. Also, being only a visitor for the summer at U of L, I have no idea how to print anything off at the library. With that being said, here is my letter:

Louisville Slugger Baseball

800 West Main Street

Louisville, KY 40202

(502)-588-7228

Concerning Your Recently Purchased

Composite Barrel Baseball Bat

Dear Customer:

Due to the recent rule changes in regard to Little League Baseball’s baseball bat requirements, the bat you purchased will no longer be allowed in play effective January 1^st, 2012. Unfortunately, we will not be replacing any bats that have already been unwrapped and used, therefore we cannot issue you a refund for your bat.

Since we are receiving many inquires for a replacement bat that will be permitted for use in 2012 with the appropriate BBCOR standard, we have started the process of selling these new bats at a lower price. This can only be accomplished if you send in your current BESR model, which we will follow up by sending you our newest BBCOR model baseball bat with a 33% discount off its original price.

Though please remember, we are currently still making these new bats, and the inquiries we are receiving are so far outnumbering the production of bats we can make. With that in mind, please be aware that it will take 2-3 months before you will receive your new bat. We are sorry for this inconvenience.

We do hope that you accept the previous offer, we believe that it is the best deal that you will find going into play next year. Good luck with the rest of your season, and we look forward to doing future business with you.

Sincerely,

John A. Hillerich III