My mailbox must have some sticker with the word “sucker” on it. Otherwise, I can’t explain the plethora of catalogs that have filled it this holiday season. (Yes Bro, I know that mailing lists get sold. I’m not that dumb.)
The catalogs are coming out of my ears.
They are all over my house. I imagine they probably talk to each other at night, comparing notes as to what I like and what I don’t. Let’s see, there’s etoys, Constructive Playthings, Lilly’s Kids, Brookstone, Boden, Land’s End, Eddie Bauer, One Step Ahead, Plow and Hearth, Orvis, Hearthsong, Uncommon Goods, Sharper Image, Herrington, Crate and Barrel, Pottery Barn, Pottery Barn Kids, Company Kids, Personal Creations, American Stationery, Hanna Anderson, West Elm, Drs. Foster and Smith, Hershey, Harry and David, The Land of Nod, Red Envelope …..
I love to look at them. It’s entertainment. Since I’m not exactly getting out into the world like I did pre-Peanut, it’s what quells my shopping cravings these days.
Don’t worry, I’ll make sure to recycle them so I can enjoy my catalog shopping without guilt.
6 responses so far ↓
Maladjusted // November 30, 2006 at 8:50 am
I agree, there seem to be more and more every year, most of which I’ve never ordered anything from. I recycle them too (and don’t bother looking at most of them). Just think of where all that money could go towards positive things instead should the companies choose to do so.
Bro // November 30, 2006 at 6:49 pm
LBOTP,
Thanks for the shout-out. For all these years, I thought you weren’t listening…..
Anyway, I’m sure you could find me a nice gift in Eddie Bauer, Lands End, Sharper Image or etc.
Happy shopping!
PS - If you really wanted to, you could call each catalog and ask to be removed from their list. Mailing out catalogs is expensive, so usually the companies are more than happy to take you off if you’re not going to buy anything.
Mrs. Chicken // November 30, 2006 at 7:32 pm
I heart catalogs.
I am stuck in NY, stinking O’Hare!
whymommy // December 2, 2006 at 7:16 pm
What gets me is multiple copies of the same catalog. Wouldn’t it be cheaper for them to notice that? I call and get off the lists when I can, but they always seem to find me too….
prairie biker // December 2, 2006 at 7:34 pm
You need one of those little machines that winds and binds them into paper logs for the fireplace.
motherjones-rn // December 3, 2006 at 10:34 am
We shred our catalogs and use them as mulch.
Happy shopping.
MJ
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