$6,000 a quarter, and the site wasn't even live

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Shrine

Friday, Oct 9, 2026 at 4:03 PM EasternKlaviyo

Shrine$6,000 a quarter, and the site wasn't even live

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Subject: $6,000 a quarter, and the site wasn't even live
Preview text: Here's what the agency said when the owner pushed back
From: team@send.theshrine.io
Brand: Shrine
ESP: Klaviyo
Sent: Fri Oct 9, 2026, 4:03 PM ET
Sent to: theshrine.io
Size: 31 KB
Images: 4
Links: 4, 1 of them buttons
Subject length: 47 characters

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From: George <[email protected]>
Reply-To: [email protected]
Subject: $6,000 a quarter, and the site wasn't even live
Date: Fri, 09 Oct 2026 20:03:34 +0000
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Return-Path domain: k3.send.theshrine.io
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	Oct 14, 2026 10:05 AM	they'll ask to see your store
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	Oct 9, 2026 4:03 PM	$6,000 a quarter, and the site wasn't even live (this email)
	Oct 2, 2026 12:00 PM	POV: your cart is cooked
	Sep 30, 2026 4:00 PM	You're polishing the wrong part of your store
	Sep 28, 2026 4:00 PM	i'm bribing you to be lazy (+Gift Inside!)