What about the third possibility which means using a glass box with
the sign "Donations Appreciated"? Like this suggestions concerning the
amount are visible and sort of self-defined by the visitors.
I've seen this solution quite often and another observation (and self-
experience...) is that kids seem to love the glass ones and the possibility
to watch how and where the own donation is falling into it which can
have an influence on the productivity of the box...      ; )

susi jost
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>At 03:10 PM 10/25/96 GMT, you wrote:
>>Can anyone point me toward research regarding whether it is
>>more productive to use donation box signs which list a
>>recommended dollar amount (e.g., "Suggested Donation $2.00")
>>or just a sign which says "Donations Appreciated?"
>>
>>TIA  Chris Dill
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>I've seen the suggested donation more in my travels, as
>you mentioned, rather than "donations appreciated."
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>John Martinson

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