Land of Oz

Legal Eagles

Here's an advertising campaign that makes you want to rush out and use their services. Last night, my mailbox had a couple of brochures stuffed in it among all the actual paid-for mail. If you're not aware, this is illegal. Mailboxes are only supposed to be used for mail that is paid for through the USPS. That's why UPS and FEDEX stick their notices to your door. And guess what the brochures were for? A legal consultation service! So they expect me to use them for legal advice??

And being the annoying person that I am, I called USPS to rat them out. You think they care? Not really - after wandering through several of those stupid "press or say ONE" menu option, the lady I finally talked to really didn't care a snit about it. She told me if they get caught, they'll have to pay postage. Hey lady, "THEY GOT CAUGHT." You're going to raise the cost of me mailing a letter by two cents, but you don't care if some business is using the mailbox (which you told me I had to buy, by the way) for free. That kinda sucks. Excuse me for trying to help you collect your money.

And then there's the legal outfit. The name and number are written on the brochure - some guy named Bosely. I call and a lady answers "Hello?" Nice professional phone etiquette. I ask for Mr. Bosely, and she says "he's not here." What the hell kind of business is this? If you're going to break the law delivering your ads, the least you can do is answer your phone. I asked her if it was a little strange that a service that is supposed to offer me legal advice advertises by illegal means. She was totally oblivious to anything I said. Mr. Bosely, has a great future ahead of him.

2fers: We Don't Care and but we should...