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Getting removed from a catalogue mailing list

It's the experience of many people to be continually stuck on mailing lists. Once they order a product online they soon find themselves receiving sales leaflets, catalogues and other junk mail through their postbox. Even if they select the option not to receive any mail or electronic mail. Even the deceased are not spared. The problem is that twenty five billion pounds is generated in the UK from postage sales. Therefore it's hard for any company not to resist the urge to enter this lucrative market.

The best way is to call each catalogue company and demand that you are removed from their mailing lists. The first thing you should do is carefully examine the order form. In the small print somewhere should be a telephone number you can ring to be removed from their mailing list. This should be a toll free number, but that's not always the case. The customer service staff may do their best to persuade you to stay on the list, most certainly they will ask the reason for wanting to be removed. It's best to keep your cool, and carefully explain that none of their product interest you, and you have no plans to every buy another product from the company. Keep the catalogue handy when you ring, companies usually print a unique tracking code on each booklet.

The code will enable the company to more easily remove your details from their database. The fact is these company will be happy to remove you from their list. It costs a good deal of money to send out thick coloured glossy catalogues, and it's a complete waste of money if they go to people with no interest in the content. Once removed it can take a few months before it works into the system. So do not get worried if your still receiving junk mail for a few months. If you really haven't the time to phone companies up then there are third part services which will do the work for you. You may have to pay an annual fee however.

Tips

- Do not put your address on any surveys. These companies usually pass on your details to marketing companies. Surveys are great way to narrow down the subject matter of junk mail to send you.

- Online social network websites, surveys and forms are a growth area for marketing companies. Read the privacy policy of any online company which stores your personal details.

- Whenever you order a product online make sure to tick the option not to receive any further offers from the companies. If they persist in sending out your details ring them or ask to be removed from their list. Or a longshot can be to remove your address and telephone number from your profile page on their website. This will not always be effective however.