Comments on: Approving Comments http://blog.catalogchoice.org/2008/04/02/approving-comments/ Reduce the number of catalogs you receive in the mail and go paperless. Mon, 01 Dec 2008 20:57:03 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6.2 By: Bonnie M http://blog.catalogchoice.org/2008/04/02/approving-comments/#comment-8385 Bonnie M Wed, 14 May 2008 21:51:24 +0000 http://blog.catalogchoice.org/2008/04/02/approving-comments/#comment-8385 Still happy to be a member; however, received 11 catalogs today--3 new ones and one that I've entered at least twice as a suggested catalog--it's still not in the choice list. Frustrated but persistent. Still happy to be a member; however, received 11 catalogs today–3 new ones and one that I’ve entered at least twice as a suggested catalog–it’s still not in the choice list.

Frustrated but persistent.

]]> By: Chris L http://blog.catalogchoice.org/2008/04/02/approving-comments/#comment-8333 Chris L Fri, 02 May 2008 22:00:33 +0000 http://blog.catalogchoice.org/2008/04/02/approving-comments/#comment-8333 I was thrilled when I found your web site. I have been trying for years to stop unwanted catalogs. Each time I moved, even to another state, they followed me even though I made no purchases and did not give them my forwarding address. I wish it was illegal for people to sell my name or require that I have to say no to something I never requested in the first place. Things should only come to me if I request them. I would love to see the laws changed so that the only time you could get anything is if you ask for it. It then might stop many of the problems we have in the world from trash to identity theft. But for now, thank you for your efforts. I was thrilled when I found your web site. I have been trying for years to stop unwanted catalogs. Each time I moved, even to another state, they followed me even though I made no purchases and did not give them my forwarding address. I wish it was illegal for people to sell my name or require that I have to say no to something I never requested in the first place. Things should only come to me if I request them. I would love to see the laws changed so that the only time you could get anything is if you ask for it. It then might stop many of the problems we have in the world from trash to identity theft. But for now, thank you for your efforts.

]]> By: April http://blog.catalogchoice.org/2008/04/02/approving-comments/#comment-8136 April Wed, 30 Apr 2008 01:00:28 +0000 http://blog.catalogchoice.org/2008/04/02/approving-comments/#comment-8136 Dear SG: I manage merchant outreach for Catalog Choice. You are experiencing what is standard practice in the catalog world. Many mailers want a secondary confirmation regarding your wish to decline a catalog. One of the ways that a cataloger may confirm your intentions is by testing them. They code the catalog differently and see how you respond to it. This may be irritating, but it is a reasonable action from the mailer's perspective. If you make a purchase, it is unlikely your name will be removed from the mailing list. If you don't purchase from the catalog, they should remove your name becuase you are indicating to them that you are not a valuable customer. I know this is frustrating, but understand that it is all about the data for catalog mailers. So hang in there and thanks for the feedback. Dear SG: I manage merchant outreach for Catalog Choice. You are experiencing what is standard practice in the catalog world. Many mailers want a secondary confirmation regarding your wish to decline a catalog. One of the ways that a cataloger may confirm your intentions is by testing them. They code the catalog differently and see how you respond to it. This may be irritating, but it is a reasonable action from the mailer’s perspective. If you make a purchase, it is unlikely your name will be removed from the mailing list. If you don’t purchase from the catalog, they should remove your name becuase you are indicating to them that you are not a valuable customer. I know this is frustrating, but understand that it is all about the data for catalog mailers. So hang in there and thanks for the feedback.

]]> By: SG Kaplan http://blog.catalogchoice.org/2008/04/02/approving-comments/#comment-8066 SG Kaplan Mon, 28 Apr 2008 21:35:45 +0000 http://blog.catalogchoice.org/2008/04/02/approving-comments/#comment-8066 I am still receivibg cataloques declined in October and November 2007. When I called the catalogue to complain I was informed that my customer # and source codes now are listed as "Catalogue Choice". Apparently, they are using the Catalogue Choice contacts to create new mailing lists! I am still receivibg cataloques declined in October and November 2007. When I called the catalogue to complain I was informed that my customer # and source codes now are listed as “Catalogue Choice”. Apparently, they are using the Catalogue Choice contacts to create new mailing lists!

]]> By: Dawn http://blog.catalogchoice.org/2008/04/02/approving-comments/#comment-7766 Dawn Wed, 23 Apr 2008 22:27:33 +0000 http://blog.catalogchoice.org/2008/04/02/approving-comments/#comment-7766 Susan, I share your situation with Victorias Secret. Just yesterday, I went on their website & they actually have an option to receive FEWER catalogs. I submitted my name & got a response that from now on, they will send me on 4 per year. Sounds good, you might want to try that. Susan, I share your situation with Victorias Secret. Just yesterday, I went on their website & they actually have an option to receive FEWER catalogs. I submitted my name & got a response that from now on, they will send me on 4 per year. Sounds good, you might want to try that.

]]> By: Jon http://blog.catalogchoice.org/2008/04/02/approving-comments/#comment-7661 Jon Wed, 23 Apr 2008 01:18:44 +0000 http://blog.catalogchoice.org/2008/04/02/approving-comments/#comment-7661 Not since living at home in the 80s can I remember days when NO mail appeared. Months ago I registered on your site and went about adding unwanted catalogs as I received them. I also opted out of all credit offers, per your suggestion. Today I received an email from you that made mention of the DMA's site -- I went and registered there too. I LOVE getting bills online, not getting MONSTER catalogs and junk mail!!! Thank you! Not since living at home in the 80s can I remember days when NO mail appeared. Months ago I registered on your site and went about adding unwanted catalogs as I received them. I also opted out of all credit offers, per your suggestion. Today I received an email from you that made mention of the DMA’s site — I went and registered there too. I LOVE getting bills online, not getting MONSTER catalogs and junk mail!!! Thank you!

]]> By: LjR http://blog.catalogchoice.org/2008/04/02/approving-comments/#comment-7205 LjR Sun, 20 Apr 2008 22:06:12 +0000 http://blog.catalogchoice.org/2008/04/02/approving-comments/#comment-7205 This service is a blessing but more needs to be done re this. NORDSTROM needs to be dealt with by customers by a phone call letting them know that their refusal to honor requests via Catalog Choice to stop sending catalogs is B.S. Let them know, people. I'd like to see businesses get a clue: if your product is that great, inform us about it and then leave it to people to choose whether or not to purchase from you or contact you when and if they need what you sell. I hate the whole idea of trying to create a need where one doesn't exist. If advertising could become more about informing people, the planet might be a lot better off. This service is a blessing but more needs to be done re this. NORDSTROM needs to be dealt with by customers by a phone call letting them know that their refusal to honor requests via Catalog Choice to stop sending catalogs is B.S. Let them know, people. I’d like to see businesses get a clue: if your product is that great, inform us about it and then leave it to people to choose whether or not to purchase from you or contact you when and if they need what you sell. I hate the whole idea of trying to create a need where one doesn’t exist. If advertising could become more about informing people, the planet might be a lot better off.

]]> By: Jackie G http://blog.catalogchoice.org/2008/04/02/approving-comments/#comment-6395 Jackie G Fri, 18 Apr 2008 16:53:17 +0000 http://blog.catalogchoice.org/2008/04/02/approving-comments/#comment-6395 Seems if someone is sending out a catalog from their garage - I'll get it - thanks so much for this service - I've entered all the catalogs I don't want (so far 116) plus adding about 13 to the suggestion list and I'm sure will be adding to it in the future - however, I did want to share what I recv'd from Bass Pro Shops customer service - had to call because they refused to take my brother off the list - were very polite and service rep took all the info - well, just today he received a letter (with a Tracks # for future reference) saying in part "...certainly honor your request to be removed from all of our customer communications channels...in addition...your contact information is being removed from following affiliate companies's lists (which they listed)...patience is requested...may be mailings in process..." - we nearly fainted when we recv'd this - wanted to share with you all - keep up the good work Catalog Choice - we have sent your website to all our friends - btw, we found your website in the latest issue of Domino Magazine (subscription!)in an article about controlling clutter!! - thanks for all your hard work. Seems if someone is sending out a catalog from their garage - I’ll get it - thanks so much for this service - I’ve entered all the catalogs I don’t want (so far 116) plus adding about 13 to the suggestion list and I’m sure will be adding to it in the future - however, I did want to share what I recv’d from Bass Pro Shops customer service - had to call because they refused to take my brother off the list - were very polite and service rep took all the info - well, just today he received a letter (with a Tracks # for future reference) saying in part “…certainly honor your request to be removed from all of our customer communications channels…in addition…your contact information is being removed from following affiliate companies’s lists (which they listed)…patience is requested…may be mailings in process…” - we nearly fainted when we recv’d this - wanted to share with you all - keep up the good work Catalog Choice - we have sent your website to all our friends - btw, we found your website in the latest issue of Domino Magazine (subscription!)in an article about controlling clutter!! - thanks for all your hard work.

]]> By: Catherine M. http://blog.catalogchoice.org/2008/04/02/approving-comments/#comment-6385 Catherine M. Fri, 18 Apr 2008 16:34:58 +0000 http://blog.catalogchoice.org/2008/04/02/approving-comments/#comment-6385 I first signed up to cut down on my catalogs in October 2007. I told my mailman ( optimistically) that I would soon be receiving fewer catalogs...he told me it would never work...... I have listed some 70 catalogs...only 12 have confirmed....it is very, very discouraging to me to see how all these merchants just ignore this...and my mailman was right when he told me that I would still get lots of catalogs.... This is a wonderful concept....but it looks as if Big Business just does not care.......... I first signed up to cut down on my catalogs in October 2007. I told my mailman ( optimistically) that I would soon be receiving fewer catalogs…he told me it would never work……
I have listed some 70 catalogs…only 12 have confirmed….it is very, very discouraging to me to see how all these merchants just ignore this…and my mailman was right when he told me that I would still get lots of catalogs….
This is a wonderful concept….but it looks as if Big Business just does not care……….

]]> By: Susan N http://blog.catalogchoice.org/2008/04/02/approving-comments/#comment-6281 Susan N Thu, 17 Apr 2008 19:39:50 +0000 http://blog.catalogchoice.org/2008/04/02/approving-comments/#comment-6281 Re: Erin's comment of 15 April: I happen to love Victoria's Secret, shop/buy from the catalog regularly. BUT, I agree the company innundates you with too many of essentially the same catalog. They can call it the Look Book, Casual Clothes, Sale, whatever... you'll find mostly the same merchandise in each. Last week I received 6 issues! Most went into the recycling bin without even being opened. Erin is right. VS is by far the worst offender, but if you order from them, how do you stop them? Given my experience with Catalog Choice so far, I hold out little hope that my ceasing commerce with VS would stop the flow of catalogs. After 6 months, only 6 of my original 45 catalogs agreed to take me off their mailing lists. Still, I continue to add catalogs to my choices, and I refuse to give up. Re: Erin’s comment of 15 April: I happen to love Victoria’s Secret, shop/buy from the catalog regularly. BUT, I agree the company innundates you with too many of essentially the same catalog. They can call it the Look Book, Casual Clothes, Sale, whatever… you’ll find mostly the same merchandise in each. Last week I received 6 issues! Most went into the recycling bin without even being opened. Erin is right. VS is by far the worst offender, but if you order from them, how do you stop them? Given my experience with Catalog Choice so far, I hold out little hope that my ceasing commerce with VS would stop the flow of catalogs. After 6 months, only 6 of my original 45 catalogs agreed to take me off their mailing lists. Still, I continue to add catalogs to my choices, and I refuse to give up.

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