Change of Address
Moving from one place of residence to another entails a "change of address" for the obvious reason that each location has its own street address.
Conceptually speaking that's simple enough a notion.
The problem is in passing such information on to others.
Now the advertisers, who are always stalking you as a "potential customer", never seem to have trouble tracking you down. You'll get their flyers at your new address, in your name, even before you've informed the Postal Service of your change of address.
The important parties, not so much. The IRS, the bank that has your checking account, social services and government agencies, the medical and dental clinics. You practically have to show up in person at each place with proper I.D. and proper documentation in order for them to know you're "living in a different place now and are no longer at your previous address".
And even then you have to emphasize the importance of them disavowing your previous address (as in "delete it from your computer system").
The advertisers, on the other hand: They're already on top of the game, apparently seeing "how disposed you are to" desiring a dozen cars, SUVs and pick-up trucks (even if you don't drive), enough beds, sofas, chairs and tables to fill an entire warehouse, all the latest electronic high-tech gadgets you can get ahold of, and a constant need for home repair/remodeling services
...even as you reside in a one-bedroom apartment unit.
Moving from one place of residence to another entails a "change of address" for the obvious reason that each location has its own street address.
Conceptually speaking that's simple enough a notion.
The problem is in passing such information on to others.
Now the advertisers, who are always stalking you as a "potential customer", never seem to have trouble tracking you down. You'll get their flyers at your new address, in your name, even before you've informed the Postal Service of your change of address.
The important parties, not so much. The IRS, the bank that has your checking account, social services and government agencies, the medical and dental clinics. You practically have to show up in person at each place with proper I.D. and proper documentation in order for them to know you're "living in a different place now and are no longer at your previous address".
And even then you have to emphasize the importance of them disavowing your previous address (as in "delete it from your computer system").
The advertisers, on the other hand: They're already on top of the game, apparently seeing "how disposed you are to" desiring a dozen cars, SUVs and pick-up trucks (even if you don't drive), enough beds, sofas, chairs and tables to fill an entire warehouse, all the latest electronic high-tech gadgets you can get ahold of, and a constant need for home repair/remodeling services
...even as you reside in a one-bedroom apartment unit.
With my PO box I've had people use it to avoid junk mail from local stores. I ended up with ads addressed to someone else. Not too bad lately thanks to email.
ReplyDeleteYou want to get an interesting reaction? I asked a PO clerk if I could have all junk mail blocked to my address. If they allowed that the post office would lose lotsa $.
With my PO box I've had people use it to avoid junk mail from local stores. I ended up with ads addressed to someone else. Not too bad lately thanks to email.
ReplyDeleteYou want to get an interesting reaction? I asked a PO clerk if I could have all junk mail blocked to my address. If they allowed that the post office would lose lotsa $.
How easy is it to get in touch with essential services and businesses?
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