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How to Get Rid of Unwanted Catalogs

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Receiving unwanted catalogs in the mail just adds shopping temptation and clutter to your life. If you're ready to get rid of both, there's a simple way to fight back. Here's how it's done:

To Remove Your Name from All Catalog Mailing Lists:

Send an e-mail to optout@abacus-us.com with your name and mailing information. Abacus is the database used by nearly all product catalogs.

To Opt-Out of Just the Catalogs that You Don't Want:

Create a free account at catalogchoice.org, and choose the catalogs that you'd like to unsubscribe from. They'll take care of all the details, so you don't have to.

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