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Way O/T but it concerns junk mail

I recently purchased an antenna and rotator from Radio Shack. The clerk mentioned that I would save 10% if I applied for their credit card, which would be granted almost instantly. Considering the saving was roughly $20, I consented, although I still paid cash for the item. When the terms of the card were received, along with the card, I couldn't believe my eyes. Their charges were something like 24% per month for any unpaid balance. I've paid cash for years, rarely, if ever, using a credit card for anything, and am used to being paid interest, not paying it. Need I tell you I cancelled the credit card immediately?

Harold

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Harold and Susan Vordos
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On Thu, 29 Sep 2005 23:31:22 -0400, with neither quill nor qualm, "Tony" quickly quoth:

That's deemed a Terrorist Act by the DHS and USPS nowadays, Tony. You have just incited a felony. You're goin' up, too!

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Larry Jaques

Larry Jaques tells us: On Thu, 29 Sep 2005 23:31:22 -0400, with neither quill nor qualm, "Tony" quickly quoth:

You have just incited a felony. You're goin' up, too! <

I suppose you could send a "fake" plastic novelty item. Might not have the same impact though.

dennis in nca

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rigger

I'll put a plug in for these guys:

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It's $10 to download a .PDF with pre-printed letters to the DMA, credit reporting agencies, list brokers, etc. I think there are probably 20 letters or so--all of which request that you not receive mail, and that your name/address not be traded, sold, rented, etc.

I did it once right after I bought my house in 2001, and once after refinancing. I get virtually no junk mail. Mostly what I get now are local real estate agents and mortgage loan people. These I follow up on and get them to stop. Usually they are happy to comply.

I even got AOL to stop sending those damn coasters by telling some guy in South Africa that my name was "Current Resident" and that I did not want to receive their free discs.

These days I will not do business with ANY ONE until I have read their privacy policy and am assured that my information will remain private.

There is an unfortunate thread over on rec.guns right now about the SAF selling your info. Beware and find out before giving out info.

All this has taken some of my valuable time, but to me it is worth it not to get crap in the mail.

Jeff Dantzler

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Jeff Dantzler

Check out this site:

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-- Regards, Carl Ijames carl.ijames at verizon.net

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Carl Ijames

AWW SHUCKS!

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Tony

Thanks to all you good people for the great responses.

I really appreciate it.

Kind regards.

Lewis.

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limeylew

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