Think before requesting a catalog for someone else
If you request a catalog for a friend or relative, their address goes to the company, which may then send more mail to that address. If they only want to look, a link to the online catalog is often enough.
How to share a catalog without signing someone up
- Ask the person whether they want the catalog before you request it for them.
- If they only want to browse, send a link to the retailer's online catalog or shop. That does not need their address.
- If they decide they want the printed catalog, have them request it themselves so any account or preference stays in their hands.
- If you already requested one for them and they do not want it, have them follow the sender's opt-out instructions on the next piece that arrives.
Why a catalog request can last
A single request can lead to more mailings after the first catalog. The person at that address may not know which company to contact, and they are the one who can give the sender what it needs to find their record. If the catalog is not addressed to you, you generally should not be handling it.
Let the recipient make the choice
If someone asks you to stop catalogs they never requested, point them to the comparison of postal opt-out options for routes they can use themselves. Junk Mail Magic is for mail that comes to your own address or that you are authorized to handle.
Instructions for the next step
Have an unwanted advertisement ready?
Photograph one piece you are authorized to handle, with the sender and full mailing label visible. Review the details before submitting. The first request is free; the sender controls the response.
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