If you do not write to the firm, put the goods to one side, unused. After six months they will become yours. A firm which demands payment for unsolicited goods could be breaking the law. If you come across this problem contact your local trading standards department. Many items bought by post are in response to direct marketing through catalogues, newspapers, magazines, inserts, postal advertising sent to you by name or hand delivered, or as a result of advertisements appearing on television, radio or posters.
Some people are happy to receive the offers for goods or services which come through the letterbox.
Others find them a nuisance and would prefer not to receive them. If you do not want to receive this sort of mail, you can ask for your name to be deleted from direct mailing lists by writing to the Mailing Preference Service. It may take up to three months for the unwanted mail to stop arriving. Telephone Sales Many companies now use the telephone to promote their goods and services. If you would like to reduce the number of sales calls you receive, contact your telephone company and ask to register with the Telephone Preference Service.