Cindy in C-ville Posted August 9, 2011 Share Posted August 9, 2011 It seems like a TON of money could be saved if the people who want phonebooks just requested them. What do you think? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elise1mds Posted August 9, 2011 Share Posted August 9, 2011 Agreed. I think we get four a year, and I haven't used one in ages. And a lot of places won't even recycle them! What a waste. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daisy Posted August 9, 2011 Share Posted August 9, 2011 Who would be saving money? Aren't they funded by the advertisements that are found within them? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KungFuPanda Posted August 9, 2011 Share Posted August 9, 2011 How do we make it STOP? Also, that annoying free newspaper that I never read but have to pick up each week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChristusG Posted August 9, 2011 Share Posted August 9, 2011 When they deliver our phone book, I immediately take it from the front door to the recycling bin. I haven't cracked a phone book in probably 5 years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parrothead Posted August 9, 2011 Share Posted August 9, 2011 Really? I use the yellow pages a few times a month. How else does one find the number to Sears? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stacia Posted August 9, 2011 Share Posted August 9, 2011 We filled out a form a year or two ago saying we DIDN'T want to receive phone books anymore. So this year.... we get a set of phone books on the front porch ALONG with a notice that says we won't be getting phone books because we opted-out. :banghead: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
katilac Posted August 9, 2011 Share Posted August 9, 2011 (edited) Really? I use the yellow pages a few times a month. How else does one find the number to Sears? They use the Yellow Pages online. Or they just google "sears" and get not only the phone number, but location, hours of operation, and probably all the info they need to not have to call them anyway. I couldn't tell you the last time I used a tangible phone book! Edited August 9, 2011 by katilac wayward comma Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justamouse Posted August 9, 2011 Share Posted August 9, 2011 We get one a year and I use it all the time finding businesses that I need, or shop hours. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starr Posted August 9, 2011 Share Posted August 9, 2011 Phone books are still great for small towns. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cindy in C-ville Posted August 9, 2011 Author Share Posted August 9, 2011 Okay! So, here's the "Opt-out" website. We'll see if we actually stop getting them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hsmom Posted August 9, 2011 Share Posted August 9, 2011 I am in a small town and I do not use ours at all. It is easier to check on my phone and click the number to call it. We end up with 4-5 per year. Not sure why they put out so many. They are a waste. Just like the free newspapers that end up in my PO box daily. Why do I have to have all that junk??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Classical Country Mama Posted August 9, 2011 Share Posted August 9, 2011 During a recent power outage (thanks, tornadoes!), I had the opportunity to hunt for and then dig in the phone book. It felt like I was using a rotary phone. But I was thankful for it all the same. So here's a vote for keeping phone books for power outages. Also for propping up small dc in chairs and holding doors open. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
missmoe Posted August 9, 2011 Share Posted August 9, 2011 Ours just came on Friday. Today it will leave with the recycling truck! I orginally stopped keeping it because I just didn't have room for it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ellyndria Posted August 9, 2011 Share Posted August 9, 2011 Really? I use the yellow pages a few times a month. How else does one find the number to Sears? Go to the Sears website and use the store locator. I do this for any store if I need to know the phone number or hours that it's open. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tmulcahy Posted August 9, 2011 Share Posted August 9, 2011 Phone books are still great for small towns. Yes, if you need appliance repair and google it it gives you a 100 mile radius of stores and it may not include all of them. It would be useful for looking up local merchants. We get three huge phonebooks though. I don't get it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cindy in C-ville Posted August 9, 2011 Author Share Posted August 9, 2011 During a recent power outage (thanks, tornadoes!), I had the opportunity to hunt for and then dig in the phone book. It felt like I was using a rotary phone. But I was thankful for it all the same. So here's a vote for keeping phone books for power outages. Also for propping up small dc in chairs and holding doors open. Okay, now that's one reason to keep them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kahlanne Posted August 9, 2011 Share Posted August 9, 2011 So they can kill the grass and later turn into mulch in my ditch. I never notice them until they have been rained on and are useless for anything else. Btw, they are always thrown out near the mailbox which is beside said ditch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trish Posted August 9, 2011 Share Posted August 9, 2011 So if a solar flare blows out the internet, we'll all be calling 411 or directory assistance? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parrothead Posted August 9, 2011 Share Posted August 9, 2011 Go to the Sears website and use the store locator. I do this for any store if I need to know the phone number or hours that it's open. That means turning on the computer (or at least waking it up) then logging on, then finding the website, then another click on the store locator, then putting in the info, then finally getting the phone number. When I could have looked it up in the time it takes to turn on the computer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kahlanne Posted August 9, 2011 Share Posted August 9, 2011 (edited) It felt like I was using a rotary phone.QUOTE] I actually have a rotary phone on my kitchen wall. I bought it because it reminded me of my grandma. I love that it always works no matter the weather and doesn't run down. I can always find it too. It's ring is loud enough to hear throughout the house. It is amusing to see my kid's friends try to figure it out. Never fails, a newbie will pick up the receiver and stare at it before one of us will help them out. Since I bought mine, one friend bought her one on ebay and my mom found her one as well. I am starting a trend!:lol: Another funny... Our cable company called multiple times trying to get us to bundle our services but I always denied. Finally they asked why not and I replied that I had a rotary phone. She informed me they could send me a "real" phone. I told her no thanks I wanted to keep the rotary. She laughed and said this would be a first in the history of the company to be turned down for this reason. I haven't been bothered again with the please bundle calls. One more... I accidently dropped my cell in the toilet after telling my public school daughter to call me immediately after school for some reason that day. (never happens) I went online and found the new phone I wanted but had a couple of questions since I have never had a phone contract or a smartphone. I tried to do online chat with the carrier but they said call 800 number. I tried my cordless but it was down. Last resort, rotary....but it said "Press 1..." I waited hoping it would just connect like some companies do but no such luck. Guess they figure there are no rotaries left. I ended up driving 30 min to town but the store didn't have the phone in stock but were able to answer my questions. I then went to Walgreens to buy a $20 refillable minutes phone. When I inserted my sims card, I had a missed message from my obgyn stating that I had missed not only my appt but also my ultrasound. They were very conscerned because I had never missed one with my other 5 pregnancies. I called and rescheduled and went home not believing I forgot. I ordered the phone I wanted online, better deal, and then waited to hear from dd. She forgot to call. :smilielol5: Edited August 9, 2011 by kahlanne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alenee Posted August 9, 2011 Share Posted August 9, 2011 Since we don't get a newspaper, my answer to your question would be, "So I have paper to start the fires in my wood burning stove." :) I do keep the smaller books so I have a go-to if the internet is down. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alenee Posted August 9, 2011 Share Posted August 9, 2011 That means turning on the computer (or at least waking it up) then logging on, then finding the website, then another click on the store locator, then putting in the info, then finally getting the phone number. When I could have looked it up in the time it takes to turn on the computer. Ummmm, Chucki...didn't you just answer a poll the other day about how much time you spend on the internet with the reply, "I have no life." Sooooo, isn't your computer always on? :lol::lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ellyndria Posted August 9, 2011 Share Posted August 9, 2011 That means turning on the computer (or at least waking it up) then logging on, then finding the website, then another click on the store locator, then putting in the info, then finally getting the phone number. When I could have looked it up in the time it takes to turn on the computer. You mean... you turn off your computer? *gasp* *shock* *horror* :D The few seconds it takes to get to the website and find the phone number there is much less than it would be for me to find the phone book by digging through the drawer that it always goes into. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parrothead Posted August 9, 2011 Share Posted August 9, 2011 Ummmm, Chucki...didn't you just answer a poll the other day about how much time you spend on the internet with the reply, "I have no life." Sooooo, isn't your computer always on? :lol::lol: Yeah, I do actually.:lol: I'm only on the computer 7 hours a day. The other time it is closed/off. I can say that I've never been on the computer and had to call Sears or Penney's or Walmart. Weird. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenL Posted August 9, 2011 Share Posted August 9, 2011 When they deliver our phone book, I immediately take it from the front door to the recycling bin. I haven't cracked a phone book in probably 5 years. :iagree: This is exactly what I do, all the while grumbling about the waste of paper and money. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cindy in C-ville Posted August 9, 2011 Author Share Posted August 9, 2011 When we moved, we needed to buy phones for our landline and we bought a system that has three cordless and one with a cord phone that is mounted in the kitchen. I LOVE that I can always find at least one phone! :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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