base428 1 #1 March 5, 2004 Did you know you can use postage paid envelopes to mail up to 70 lbs of household junk back to the sender? Tired of receiving unsolicited credit card offers in the mail? Attach their postage paid envelope to a brick (or similar heavy object) and mail their junk back to them at their expense. It's completely legal... Postage Paid Envelope Revenge PDF Version AMEX just screwed me out of $100 on a cash rebate award last month......so I mailed them a 17 lb concrete block last week, along with the full name of the customer service manager who wouldn't help me. More packages are on the way. MCI banned me from mailing them anything a few years ago. I mailed them tires, rims, and boxes of shingles a few years ago because they were mailing and calling me many times each week. If you're too scared to plop down a 56 lb postage paid rock on the US Postal Service countertop, then at least stuff the postage paid envelope and mail it back at their expense. Join the fight against unsolicted trash in our mailboxes. Support the USPS. Get rid of that old nasty tire in your garage that the garbage man won't take!(c)2010 Vertical Visions. No unauthorized duplication permitted. <==For the media only Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flyangel2 2 #2 March 5, 2004 About a year ago I started returning all the junk mail I got back to the sender in the prepaid envelope. I would also black out the little scan things, since someone told me that without those, it cost the company more money. Having something to do with bulk postage. I would write in big black letters across my name....Remove me! As of today, I am almost junk mail freeMay your trails be crooked, winding, lonesome, dangerous, leading to the most amazing view. May your mountains rise into and above the clouds. - Edward Abbey Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Phillbo 11 #3 March 5, 2004 Just a quick piece of advice.... Harassment via the USPS may get you on a list that you do not want to be on..... Your call tho. Have fun. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
base428 1 #4 March 5, 2004 Harassment? You mean them harassing me with repeated phone calls and mailings each week, right? I've been doing this for many years.....there's no harassment in mailing back the junk they litter my mailbox with. I would welcome the opportunity to fight MCI or AMEX in a harassment lawsuit. Please enlighten us to how these mailings would be considered harassment, or details of the naughty list you spoke of. QuoteHarassment via the USPS may get you on a list that you do not want to be on(c)2010 Vertical Visions. No unauthorized duplication permitted. <==For the media only Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JeffD 0 #5 March 5, 2004 Hah, I thought about just returning the postage paid envelope, but not with a brick attatched. good one Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
happythoughts 0 #6 March 5, 2004 I send them mailbox ad inserts. My mailbox gets filled up with ads from grocery stores, furniture stores, etc. I put them into the envelope. It is kind of like recycling, plus you have the added bonus of knowing that you may be helping. They may want the discount coupons. Somehow it's good karma. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flyangel2 2 #7 March 5, 2004 Like I said above, I've been doing it for some time now, and I don't think I've been put on any "list". I'm with you, filling my mail box up with junk that I have to fill my trash up with (btw, I have to pay for trash pick up) is harassment. I didn't ask for that stuff, just like I don't ask to be called in the evenings asking me if I want my carpet cleaned.May your trails be crooked, winding, lonesome, dangerous, leading to the most amazing view. May your mountains rise into and above the clouds. - Edward Abbey Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Remster 24 #8 March 5, 2004 Quotejust like I don't ask to be called in the evenings asking me if I want my carpet cleaned. Maybe you misunderstood the meaning of that call Mar...Remster Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
happythoughts 0 #9 March 5, 2004 QuoteQuotejust like I don't ask to be called in the evenings asking me if I want my carpet cleaned. Maybe you misunderstood the meaning of that call Mar... Bwaaahaaaa Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rehmwa 2 #10 March 5, 2004 QuoteQuotejust like I don't ask to be called in the evenings asking me if I want my carpet cleaned. Maybe you misunderstood the meaning of that call Mar... Is that why she keeps hanging up? ... Driving is a one dimensional activity - a monkey can do it - being proud of your driving abilities is like being proud of being able to put on pants Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flyangel2 2 #11 March 5, 2004 QuoteQuotejust like I don't ask to be called in the evenings asking me if I want my carpet cleaned. Maybe you misunderstood the meaning of that call Mar... I get it now! Maybe I should have them come over and service me tooMay your trails be crooked, winding, lonesome, dangerous, leading to the most amazing view. May your mountains rise into and above the clouds. - Edward Abbey Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
diablopilot 2 #12 March 5, 2004 QuoteMaybe I should have them come over and service me too I'd be right there, but I don't think they'll give me the time off work...... ---------------------------------------------- You're not as good as you think you are. Seriously. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bodypilot90 0 #13 March 5, 2004 jason, I like your style Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Layton 0 #14 March 6, 2004 i work for the usps.all we sell is service.thats all.so let me know what you guys do for a living and ill see if i can do the same for you Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
aero04 0 #15 March 6, 2004 QuoteAbout a year ago I started returning all the junk mail I got back to the sender in the prepaid envelope. Used to do that also. I'd cut up the credit card offers and mail them back. Just got to be too much of a hassle mailing all that shit back to them. I just cut it up and dump it now. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flyangel2 2 #16 March 6, 2004 No, no, don't give up. I felt that way at one time, but I promise you, it does die off. I am almost junk mail free now. I get maybe three a week. It's so worth the work.May your trails be crooked, winding, lonesome, dangerous, leading to the most amazing view. May your mountains rise into and above the clouds. - Edward Abbey Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
aero04 0 #17 March 6, 2004 Well ok, maybe I'll pick it up again. I definitely don't have a shortage of credit card offers. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flyangel2 2 #18 March 6, 2004 Just take a black marker and black out all the information except your name. Write across it in big black letters Remove from listMay your trails be crooked, winding, lonesome, dangerous, leading to the most amazing view. May your mountains rise into and above the clouds. - Edward Abbey Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ltdiver 3 #19 March 6, 2004 I knew of some people who filled up those junk mail return envelopes with religious pamphlets from their church! They actually counted this as their missionary work of spreading the gospel. Hey, it was free advertising, right? ltdiver Don't tell me the sky's the limit when there are footprints on the moon Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CrazyThomas 0 #20 March 7, 2004 BUMP this is a sweet idea. Are we keeping a total poundage tally for how much sent, or how many companies have banned us from sending them postage paid envelopes. In this case, you win, with one. Give me some time to work on this. Rocks you say, huh? how about old rotors from car brakes? Funniest post I have read yet. I wasn't understanding it, until I read the directions on your web page. Cardboard shipping box: $2, if not found free. Roll of packing tape: $2.50 Shipping junk (in 50 lb increments) to junkmailers: PRICELESS Thomas Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest #21 March 7, 2004 How very clever. I've now got a way to get rid of non-functional CRTs that won't soak me... mh ."The mouse does not know life until it is in the mouth of the cat." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SickMonkey 0 #22 March 7, 2004 I like shipping perishable items for a more fragrant effect.....like old cheese or tomato slices. It is so satisfying. Edited to add that I would mail chum if I could. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
riddler 0 #23 March 7, 2004 From the site QuoteIf they try to give you a hard time, be sure to advise them that this is totally legal and you have the right to do so as long as you are within USPS guidelines. A lot of people make the mistake that because the Post Office is regulated by the government that people have inaliable rights to do certain things. Most of the time it's not true. The government treats the Post Office like any other regulated business, so you don't have any more "rights" with them than you do with, say, your local telephone provider. That having been said, definitely have fun with it while it lasts Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites bodypilot90 0 #24 March 7, 2004 Quotei work for the usps.all we sell is service.thats all.so let me know what you guys do for a living and ill see if i can do the same for you think of it as we are making sure you don't get laid off. I'm getting 3 packages ready to day. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Lee03 0 #25 March 7, 2004 not a bad idea, i'll try it.-------- To put your life in danger from time to time ... breeds a saneness in dealing with day-to-day trivialities. --Nevil Shute, Slide Rule Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Prev 1 2 Next Page 1 of 2 Join the conversation You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible. Reply to this topic... × Pasted as rich text. Paste as plain text instead Only 75 emoji are allowed. × Your link has been automatically embedded. Display as a link instead × Your previous content has been restored. Clear editor × You cannot paste images directly. Upload or insert images from URL. Insert image from URL × Desktop Tablet Phone Submit Reply 0
bodypilot90 0 #24 March 7, 2004 Quotei work for the usps.all we sell is service.thats all.so let me know what you guys do for a living and ill see if i can do the same for you think of it as we are making sure you don't get laid off. I'm getting 3 packages ready to day. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lee03 0 #25 March 7, 2004 not a bad idea, i'll try it.-------- To put your life in danger from time to time ... breeds a saneness in dealing with day-to-day trivialities. --Nevil Shute, Slide Rule Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
