Most people I know like to save money. And there are plenty of direct mail companies out there to help us in our pursuits of saving the all mighty dollar, but the amount of unsolicited junk mail sent out to help us in our pursuits is enough to drive a person nuts!
What I’m referring to is the multiple envelopes or insert-type mailings you receive on a regular basis. These include coupons for home repairs, dental work, and any sort of product or service you can imagine.
There are many direct mailers that send you these coupon mailers, but with a few simple steps you can be off their lists. The companies listed here are the most prevalent.
ValPak
These are the coupons that come in the blue envelope. You will need the envelope to enter your address information exactly as it appears on the label. To be removed from ValPak mailings, click on this ValPak link. Enter the requested information and press submit.
If you still want to enjoy the savings offered by ValPak you can go to their website at www.ValPak.com and find coupons for your area online. That way you only print the coupons you need.
RedPlum (formerly Advo or ShopWise)
RedPlum sends coupon inserts similar to what you find in the Sunday paper. They include the address card that shows pictures of missing children.
There are two options for removing your address from the RedPlum mailing list:
- Fill out the form at the RedPlum website, or
- Call the Valassis Consumer Assistance Line at 800-437-0479 (between 8:30 am and 5:00 pm Eastern)
Removal from the list may take 5-6 weeks. You may still look for local deals through RedPlum at their website, www.RedPlum.com.
special note: The post office is prohibited from delivering unaddressed mail. The RedPlum address card is usually inside the coupons so your mail carrier may still give you a set of coupons without the address card once your name is off the mailing list. If this happens, just let your mail carrier know by leaving a note in your mailbox or talking to them as they pass by.
Money Mailer
Money Mailer is another envelope full of coupons. It comes in a 6″ x 9″ red/white/blue envelope.
You can remove your address from Money Mailer 3 ways. Send your mailing address as shown on the envelope with instructions to be removed from their mailing list and either:
- send by U.S. mail to: Money Mailer, 12131 Western Ave., Garden Grove, CA 92841
- fax to 714-889-1590
- send an email to jlimon@moneymailer.com
Other Local Mailers
There may be additional coupon mailers you receive that aren’t listed here. Look through the mailer to find a website or phone number to get the instructions for being removed from their coupon mailing list. Some of them get a little sneaky so check the fine print along the fold too.
If you continue to have difficulty locating contact information, leave a comment below and tell us about what you’re receiving. Others may be having the same difficulty and we will find a solution together.
Hi, this is a great website! Thanks for the great information. I was wondering if you have any experience with post offices who dont sort the junk mail and distribute it randomly to anyone. I opted out of Red Plum two years ago and they have confirmed this. My local post office in Pittsburgh Pa still gives me coupon packs WITH OTHER PEOPLE’S ADDRESSES ON IT! I have complained to the manager of the post office, consumer affairs and consumer advocate within USPS and absolutely nothing has been done about it for two years. They all have stated that I should just discard it and that there is nothing they can do about it since it is not sorted. In their opinion it is better to receive it than not, so they deliver it to everyone. HELP!!
Hi Lynn, It definitely sounds like you’re getting the run around on this one. I haven’t heard of this, but I will do some checking for you. It’s my understanding that they should be delivering the mail as addressed and if there’s no address card for a particular address then NO DELIVERY! Give me a couple of days and I’ll see what I can find out. I’m actually in the process of moving to a large city so I anticipate having to go through a lot of these processes again. Have you tried talking directly with the person delivering the mail to you?