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When Was the Last Time You Used the Yellow Pages Phone Book?

Anonymous032819 — Tue, 17 Aug 2021 00:08:18 GMT

Today I had a real Yellow Pages phone book delivered to me.

I haven't used a real phone book in years. If I need to look up the phone number or address of a business, I do it on my phone.

I think it's a waste of resources to print these phone books. I think if someone wants a phone book, they should be able to order one, that way, phone books won't be just tossed away, unused.

So, I was just curious, when was the last time that you used a real Yellow Pages phone book?

Re: When Was the Last Time You Used the Yellow Pages Phone Book?

Carmie — Tue, 17 Aug 2021 00:12:41 GMT

Many, many years ago.

When the phone books are delivered, I look through them then promptly put them into the recycle bin.

You're right. They are mostly a waste of paper and money. Those large ads companies put in those books probably aren't bring them any business. I think most people recycle them immediately.

Re: When Was the Last Time You Used the Yellow Pages Phone Book?

gidgetgh — Tue, 17 Aug 2021 00:13:38 GMT

I can't even make an educated guess it's been so long.

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apt901 — Tue, 17 Aug 2021 00:16:52 GMT

Many years ago for me also. i did look forward to them each year. Sort of a ritual. But you are right, likely not needed much anymore for most of us.

Re: When Was the Last Time You Used the Yellow Pages Phone Book?

Meowingkitty — Tue, 17 Aug 2021 00:17:28 GMT

We opted out of having phone books delivered decades ago. Sometimes (maybe once every 3-5 years or so) we will actually get one delivered. I promptly take it to the recycle bin.

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GoneButNotForgotten — Tue, 17 Aug 2021 00:18:47 GMT

when was the last time I used a Yellow Pages? I ca't remember.

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Desertdi — Tue, 17 Aug 2021 00:19:53 GMT

My phone service is thru cable, and they don't provide phone books.

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jannabelle1 — Tue, 17 Aug 2021 00:23:45 GMT

Almost every year I get a "yellow pages" directory delivered and dropped at my front door. I hate it because 1) I don't use it, and 2) it's an "off-brand" of some sort with only a small fraction of businesses in the area who pay to run an ad.

It immediately goes into the recycle bin, although I'm not sure it's even recyclable material! It's a gimmick if you ask me!

Re: When Was the Last Time You Used the Yellow Pages Phone Book?

nana59 — Tue, 17 Aug 2021 00:26:01 GMT

last time i used the yellow pages was for a booster seat for my children....they're 47 and 43!! LOL!!!

Re: When Was the Last Time You Used the Yellow Pages Phone Book?

fingerlakesny — Tue, 17 Aug 2021 00:34:22 GMT

I use mine all the time. If I need to find a service, I just look it up. Easy as pie! My phone is my original Nokia that I bought about 10 years ago. It is just a phone, so I need the phone book.

Re: When Was the Last Time You Used the Yellow Pages Phone Book?

RedTop — Tue, 17 Aug 2021 00:54:50 GMT

I use our phone books frequently; we get one that is just business listings, and one for residential listings. Both books are the size of my iPad screen.

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shoesnbags — Tue, 17 Aug 2021 00:59:54 GMT

It's been years since I used a phone book, but my husband the dinosaur still uses the Yellow Pages.

Re: When Was the Last Time You Used the Yellow Pages Phone Book?

ROMARY — Tue, 17 Aug 2021 01:04:17 GMT

I use a smaller version of a Yellow pages, just for our local communities.

Very handy, and lots of gov listings according to towns, etc.

Much easier and faster than fooling around online. imo, of course.

Re: When Was the Last Time You Used the Yellow Pages Phone Book?

pupwhipped — Tue, 17 Aug 2021 01:13:38 GMT

A week ago today.

Re: When Was the Last Time You Used the Yellow Pages Phone Book?

mspatmac — Tue, 17 Aug 2021 01:27:48 GMT

I didn't know they were still printed

Re: When Was the Last Time You Used the Yellow Pages Phone Book?

Mary Bailey — Tue, 17 Aug 2021 01:30:20 GMT

does this count? I put one in the trash yesterday

from DH's hometown He probably hadn't touched it 20 years

Re: When Was the Last Time You Used the Yellow Pages Phone Book?

OKPrincess — Tue, 17 Aug 2021 01:46:43 GMT

I can't remember either. I use my iPad for information.

Re: When Was the Last Time You Used the Yellow Pages Phone Book?

CoffeeNut — Tue, 17 Aug 2021 01:49:31 GMT

Back in the late 70s I used to deliver them. Once a year they would put an ad in the classified section of the newspaper. Requirement was you had to have a station wagon. $20 per car load. Lots of exercise and was used for grocery money.

Re: When Was the Last Time You Used the Yellow Pages Phone Book?

lulu1 — Tue, 17 Aug 2021 01:52:51 GMT

My husband used the Yellow Pages today. Then again he never uses the computer for a phone number.

Re: When Was the Last Time You Used the Yellow Pages Phone Book?

BornToShop — Tue, 17 Aug 2021 01:54:18 GMT

If I can't remember, that should tell you!