Thursday, April 11, 2013

Thanks; But No Thanks

I am 'well-known' by folks I have never met; let me explain. One needs only to examine my daily mail to realize my consumer-profile  has always been most obvious.

Once upon-a-time,  my mail suggested an exciting life style; I was offered endless credit card deals, vacation packages, college loan applications, automobile deals and endless career program pursuits. These days, the mailings I open tell a much different story. Sellers have a bead on me. These folks know that I don't work and 'parts' of my body do not work. Hear me out. I receive weekly discount offers on Flomax and Viagra and the hearing aid hustlers send me birthday card greetings. Marketers at every assisted-living senior citizens' facility within 100 miles of Decatur mail weekly brochures to my residence. One diabetic supply company telephones me weekly to inquire of my blood sugar numbers. Happy Hollow Cemetery & Cremations, Inc. frequently sends me planning options-brochures.

Just this week, I received my third offer to purchase a 'Scooter.' I am told the scooter will cost me nothing. The "Store' will arrange the purchase free through my insurance; they obviously have a better understanding and working relationship with my insurer than do I.

My identity may not have been stolen but shall we agree that my identity is well-documented.

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