I agree 100%. There isn't a week goes by that either Harry or I don't get a mailing from them. Just imagine if they had my e-mail address!

I would kind of like to join AARP, but just haven't because of the fear of getting a lot of junk mail started up. Is there maybe a way you can opt out of them sharing you name and addy with 'vendors'?

I've presently gotten my junk mail down to about nothing, by asking that my name and address be removed from lists, and asking the few things I belong to, to not share my info. So far, so good.

Sue

We got their Hartford auto insurance, supposedly a better deal for seniors. A lady backed into us in a parking lot, she had the same insurance, so guess what, they didn't pay, said it couldn't be proven, that I would just agree with my husband on how the accident happened. We had another person in the car, they said that person would just take our side too. So we switched back to our State Farm guy.

If I was traveling again then I would join againfor the travel and motel discounts but I quit a long time ago

I've used them to book flights! YES!

And with travel agent, on booking international trip, being I was an AARP member, got $50 off the trip.

I haven't joined either. Seems like opening Pandora's Box. Auto Club often gives the same discount as AARP.

Since being a member for a few years, I have not been deluged with stuff. Only couple reminders when it is time to renew. No big deal there!

I feel differently about AARP, which advocates for its members and remains one of the most powerful lobbying forces in Washington. I've been a member for more than 15 years.

I get a lot of useful information from their magazine and other publications, and they have a huge selection of fact sheets and booklets on a wide variety of subjects.

I agree with you about not giving permission for conference calls, etc, but to me there's a lot more to AARP than insurance.

I agree, Susan. I am always amazed by the people who think AARP is an insurance company. *sigh*

I used AARP for travel disco8unts and enjoy their magazine. Not interested in any of their insurance ads. I already have good health, life and auto policies with other companies. .

I can get the same "perks" elsewhere without the constant insurance pitches and without supporting their lobbying efforts which are contrary to my political beliefs.

Anything that says AARP on it goes straight into the shredder.

One year DH signed up with them. He's more gullible than me. LOL I gave a whole lot of money to second amendment rights groups that year to counteract his contribution. :-)

DH has evolved and understands that they are a political lobby so now he's on my team regarding them. LOL

Probably the reason people get confused as to whether AARP is an insurance company or not is because all the Hartford insurance information comes in an envelop with AARP as the return address. Got another one today.

we're members, but for some reason they send us double magazines, ect..seems they'd have some sort of computer to organize, lol...

oh i've used BOTH aarp and triple a on the same room....

I really don't see anything to "watch out for". It's an ad. Respond or not, as you see fit. The simple fact that it exists and came into your mailbox poses no risk.

There is only a risk if you respond. So don't.

If you don't want mail from them - don't sign up. If you get mail after you have joined, well, YOU signed up. If you want it to stop, cancel your membership. It's not rocket science.

Cancelling your AARP membership does NOT stop the mail. The cancellation increases the amount of mail they send to get you to rejoin. Learned that one thru experience.

I will never waste my money with them again.

We are not nor ever have been members of AARP, but it's not for lack of trying on their part! We constantly get "membership cards" and solicitations in the mail--at least two a month, and sometimes oftener.
I have requested that we be taken off their mailing list, but to no avail. I guess getting off their list IS rocket science!

Their Hartford insurance is half what I was paying! AND I have lower deductibles and "more" insurance! So putting up with the junk mail is a small price....:0)

AARP has my email address, but I don't notice much email from them. I do notice that I receive letters trying to sell me AARP car insurance, even though I already have AARP car insurance.

I enjoy the AARP magazine and newsletter. The magazine contains more articles of interest to me that most of the other magazines I get. That alone is worth the price of the membership.