How to get free US magazine subscriptions - in Canada!

[scoop]

Ive been checking out the main site for over a year, but just discovered the forums today. Some great info here! Sorry if this is common knowledge, but I couldnt find it while doing a search and I think many will appreciate the info...

As Ive seen from many posts here, most are aware of the free subscriptions to many popular magazines you can get if you live in the States. Checking sites like fatwallet.com is one of the places I keep my eyes open for these free subscriptions. **Please note Im telling you the method of how to take advantage of these offers you may find if you live in Canada.

All I do is sign up with an American address. I use a hotel I stayed at in Dallas a few years ago. I use my real name with their address. Better to use an address of a real company or location, as if the address doesnt exist the order may not go through.

Depending on the magazine, you sign in to the site 6-8 weeks later and change your sign-up address to your Canadian one. I have recieved, for free, Maxim, FHM, Stuff, Mens Health, Sporting News and some outdoor magazine (I think its called outdoor life) for a couple of years now delivered right to my door in Ontario.

You have to keep your eyes open for the free offers, but dont be discouraged if they say USA only. Here is a site with most magazine's "change of address page": http://www.sjev.net/magazineaddress.html **Note - this is not a page with free subscription offers, but is a site you can use to change your address when you sign up elsewhere for a free subscription. In my experience it takes 6-10 weeks before you can sign in and change your address.

Make sure you record the exact name and address you sign up with, as you will need this info to change the address. This hasnt worked for me with all magazines, but I can vouch that it works for the 6 I mentioned above.

Hope this helps some out.

*****

One more tip - I use an email address I created just for this purpose. It gets a lot of spam, so dont sign up for these offers with your regular address.

*****
Mags used to be available on EBay, but not so much these days...

If you cant find free magazines several posters have had success buying cheap subscriptions from ebay and using the method outlined above to ultimately switch the address to your Canadian one.

Here are some ebay sellers that sell cheap magazine subscriptions as of Sept 2006. If you have found others let me know and Ill add the names to the list. If anyone can verify that you purchsed a subscription from one of these sellers, and successfully received it to Canada, let me know.

lowpricedmags - verified by wild
clayman3532 - verified by rhainman
lacheapmagz - verified but may now be a scammer
klwh (Gold Coast Magazines) - verified by thiteeninchmags

[djayboi]

nice post. hope this works! :D

[scoop]

nice post. hope this works! :D
I can guarantee it has worked for me. In fact, it even has the added benefit of not giving these companies your mailing address. Im afraid to think how much junk mail that hotel in Texas gets in my name. :D

I figure the hotel employees wouldnt mind too much though, as they get an issue or two of my mag before I change the address. :D :D

[scoop]

OK - just checked fatwallet and there is an offer up right now for Stuff and Computer Shopper. I tried the Stuff one and it worked for me (I dont care to get Computer Shopper). It only works for the 1 year subscription though. It will ask you if you want to pay with credit card or paypal. I choose credit card, but the site never asks for a credit card number because your balance will be $0 when you check out.

I cant guarantee this one works. Ill let you know in 6-10 weeks. :D

Oh - I should add in my experience these offers are generally added on to each other. For example right now I have Stuff delivered for free till 2008. If this works it will be till 2009. :D

For free Computer Shopper use
Coupon code: freecs
http://MagsforLess.com/pd_computer_shopper.cfm

For free Stuff use
Coupon code: freestuff
http://MagsforLess.com/pd_stuff.cfm

Apply coupon after adding 1 year subscription to cart.

[hawk99]

I get to "shipping/payment method" and it's blank, doesn't give me a choice to select credit card, paypal, etc. Then I can't proceed to next step of checkout either.

OK - just checked fatwallet and there is an offer up right now for Stuff and Computer Shopper. I tried the Stuff one and it worked for me (I dont care to get Computer Shopper). It only works for the 1 year subscription though. It will ask you if you want to pay with credit card or paypal. I choose credit card, but the site never asks for a credit card number because your balance will be $0 when you check out.

I cant guarantee this one works. Ill let you know in 6-10 weeks. :D

Oh - I should add in my experience these offers are generally added on to each other. For example right now I have Stuff delivered for free till 2008. If this works it will be till 2009. :D

For free Computer Shopper use
Coupon code: freecs
http://MagsforLess.com/pd_computer_shopper.cfm

For free Stuff use
Coupon code: freestuff
http://MagsforLess.com/pd_stuff.cfm

Apply coupon after adding 1 year subscription to cart.

[zwanzig]

sounds great..


but how do I know which magazine subscriptions are free in the first place?

[mahjongmaniac]

welcome to RFD scoop! :)


if this actually works out, this would be pretty sweet!

[zwanzig]

I just tried Time Magazine, and it requires my credit card info b4 they ship out the first issue...

[scoop]

I get to "shipping/payment method" and it's blank, doesn't give me a choice to select credit card, paypal, etc. Then I can't proceed to next step of checkout either.
I dont know - it worked for me. Maybe try a different browser? I just checked this morning and it still appears to be live. I had to create an account with the site, fill in shipping info, then select payment type.

[scoop]

I just tried Time Magazine, and it requires my credit card info b4 they ship out the first issue...
You need to find a free offer to make this work. This thread was about the method, not a bunch of free offers. Ill keep my eyes open for free offers and post them here. Sometimes alot appear in a couple months, some times 6 months with no offers.

The Stuff offer I posted above appears to still be active. Usually these offers only last for a day or so before they are taken off the shelf.

[rag]

Interesting if it works, even if the magazine is not free. On ebay you can get 2-3 year subscriptions for a buck or 2 to USA versus say $40 to get WIRED for 1 year in Canada for example.

[metalhat]

I can vouch for this working for me many times in the past couple of years. I recently used this technique to get 1 year of BusinessWeek using unused Northwest flyer miles (earned from taking an occasional survey), and a free year subscription to Men's Health from a Crown Royal U.S.A. promotion (dead now).

BusinessWeek took 6 weeks to process but the Men's Health took only a week to be shown in their records. Men's Health processed so fast that I missed 2 issues, and I emailed them to resend these to my Canadian address.

In both of these cases, because they were new subscriptions, I was worried about how to change the address to Canada online without knowing my subscription number. When changing addresses online, the magazine website's software is smart enough to find you without knowing your subscription number, so no worries. Be very careful to note exactly the email and name and address that you used to sign up for the magazine offer.

[hawk99]

tried it again. Same problem:


Please select the payment method you prefer below:

Payment method:

It gives me no payment method and the only selection is to "modify order".

You need to find a free offer to make this work. This thread was about the method, not a bunch of free offers. Ill keep my eyes open for free offers and post them here. Sometimes alot appear in a couple months, some times 6 months with no offers.

The Stuff offer I posted above appears to still be active. Usually these offers only last for a day or so before they are taken off the shelf.

[scoop]

Interesting if it works, even if the magazine is not free. On ebay you can get 2-3 year subscriptions for a buck or 2 to USA versus say $40 to get WIRED for 1 year in Canada for example.
Id probably stick with the free ones only as there have been a few that this hasnt worked for me. Sports Illustrated was one that I can think of that didnt work to change the address. Although I guess if all you are paying is a couple of bucks it's not a bad risk.

[scoop]

tried it again. Same problem:


Please select the payment method you prefer below:

Payment method:

It gives me no payment method and the only selection is to "modify order".
Dont know. I used firefox and it worked fine for me. That site is very slow though.

[overboost]

Yes, I can vouch for this method too. I have also been using it over the past 6 yrs. Been getting Road and Track, Car and Driver, Stuff, Maxim, FHM...all free! I even have a subscription to Stuff magazine, free of course, all the way until September 2009!

If you have an Amerifriend or relative, just use their address (with permission of course).


I can vouch for this working for me many times in the past couple of years. I recently used this technique to get 1 year of BusinessWeek using unused Northwest flyer miles (earned from taking an occasional survey), and a free year subscription to Men's Health from a Crown Royal U.S.A. promotion (dead now).

BusinessWeek took 6 weeks to process but the Men's Health took only a week to be shown in their records. Men's Health processed so fast that I missed 2 issues, and I emailed them to resend these to my Canadian address.

In both of these cases, because they were new subscriptions, I was worried about how to change the address to Canada online without knowing my subscription number. When changing addresses online, the magazine website's software is smart enough to find you without knowing your subscription number, so no worries. Be very careful to note exactly the email and name and address that you used to sign up for the magazine offer.

[hawk99]

tried it with Firefox. Same problem. Do you use a Canadian address? That's what I tried.

Dont know. I used firefox and it worked fine for me. That site is very slow though.

[scoop]

tried it with Firefox. Same problem. Do you use a Canadian address? That's what I tried.
Ahh - the whole point is to use an American address, then change it to CDN in 6-8 weeks... Reread my first post and you should get the idea...

[hawk99]

sorry I thought that was for the other site...not the one for free "Stuff"

Ahh - the whole point is to use an American address, then change it to CDN in 6-8 weeks... Reread my first post and you should get the idea...

[abnutcracker]

Ok,then we need some links to try then

Baseball Digest

Baseball Digest is the oldest baseball magazine in the country. The magazine provides captivating insights on major league baseball history and on current stars - from one-on-one interviews and special features to exclusive statistics that bring readers the information they seek about the game.

http://freebizmag.com/emailbballdigest02welcome.htm


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[digidaze]

Speaking from experience this works with free subscriptions to Ski, Golf, FHM, Maxim, Stuff, Psychology Today, Sporting News, Good Housekeeping, Outdoor Life, Field & Stream and more I can't think of right now. In my case I use an actual USA home address and either call the 800 number in the magazine or change address online at their website or send them email. Keep in mind, depending on the time of month you contact them to change address it can take up to 3 months.

[hawk99]

ok, it worked when I put in a US address. To change the address, I have to go thru the other website link?

Ahh - the whole point is to use an American address, then change it to CDN in 6-8 weeks... Reread my first post and you should get the idea...

[scoop]

ok, it worked when I put in a US address. To change the address, I have to go thru the other website link?
yes - it will take a while though, if it works at all...

[Steeve Urkel]

Thanks for the new magazines!

I have tried using the website freebizmag and a few others and instead of changing the address I would put

Ontario, CA (CA in the US being California...as there is really an Ontario, California!)
I would then use the California zipcode and put my own mailing address on the top 2 lines where the long street names go!

As alot of the US forms only take zip codes (I was using 91764) and would put my own (K2G 1N4),

that way the post office would eventually redirect my magazines to Canada!

if this sounds confusing my address would look like this:

Joan Smith
123 Your Street
Ottawa, ON K2G 1N4
Ontario CA 91764

this might or might not work good luck! ;)

[DarkReaper]

Holy ****.

Thanks. Wish you said this a few years ago so I can still get EGM magazines. I think they stopped that now.

Tested with Computer Shopper. Let the fun begin. :razz:

[Sejad]

Man this rocks but I dontget why I can change the adres right away will they know or something?

[Sejad]

Some more USA magz!!!!!!

Computer Shopper:

http://www.freebizmag.com/emailcompshop07welcome.htm

Electronic Gaming Monthly(EGM):

http://www.mercurymagazines.com/pr1/101/10115


1 yr Subscription to Snowboarder, Seventeen, EGM, CGW, Freeskier, SG, and Skateboader:

http://promotions.vzwhub.com:88/HubRemotingServices/hub_RedeemGiftStep1.aspx?promoCode=MAG_SUB

Just a heads up, EGM and CGW are digital only. But this guy on the other forum says you can get it switched from Online Print to Magazine print you will have to go to this forum:

http://forums.slickdeals.net/t22586.html

[Gdog]

Nice post, welcome to RFD. I smell a hot freebie from this!

I already received 2 years of Maxim and Stuff for free from the Contact lenses company from a few years back. I forgot the name...

[Bargain_Junkie]

Anyone got any fake US addresses??????

I'm gonna sign up for Playboy and Maxim :D

On some of them they ask for credit card info :mad:

[scoop]

Man this rocks but I dontget why I can change the adres right away will they know or something?
You can change the address right away if the magazine's site lets you. The reason why you generally cant is it takes 6-8 weeks for the magazine to receive your subscription info from the "free site" you signed up with.

[scoop]

Anyone got any fake US addresses??????

I'm gonna sign up for Playboy and Maxim :D

On some of them they ask for credit card info :mad:
Maxim is generally easy to find. I dont think you'll find playboy for free though...

[scoop]

Here is a free sporting news (weekly sports mag). I have received this one in the past so it works. Only problem with it is by the time it gets to my mailbox in Canada its about 3 weeks out of date. Guess you cant be too greedy though. :D

http://www.mercurymagazines.com/pr1/101/10132

[mahjongmaniac]

Some more USA magz!!!!!!

Computer Shopper:

http://www.freebizmag.com/emailcompshop07welcome.htm

Electronic Gaming Monthly(EGM):

http://www.mercurymagazines.com/pr1/101/10115


1 yr Subscription to Snowboarder, Seventeen, EGM, CGW, Freeskier, SG, and Skateboader:

http://promotions.vzwhub.com:88/HubRemotingServices/hub_RedeemGiftStep1.aspx?promoCode=MAG_SUB

Just a heads up, EGM and CGW are digital only. But this guy on the other forum says you can get it switched from Online Print to Magazine print you will have to go to this forum:

http://forums.slickdeals.net/t22586.html


thx4da info!

[Sejad]

Sorry this didn't work and got people's hope's up.

[scoop]

I found MAXIM!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

http://maxim.freebiepeople.com/index.cfm?mbaffid=1037


HURRY UPPPP dont know when it ends!!!!!

you need to complete one of their "offers" to get the magazine, and get 5 friends to sign up as well... I assume the link above is your referral link? If so bad form.

And regardless, this offer has many strings attached...

[Sejad]

Yeah...I just found out that the hard way....jeez that blows scoop what company was offering free Stuff when you got it? so I can keep it in mind when I see it.

[scoop]

Yeah...I just found out that the hard way....jeez that blows scoop what company was offering free Stuff when you got it? so I can keep it in mind when I see it.
You should probably edit your Maxim post so others dont waste their time with it.

I put a link to free "stuff" on the first page of this thread - did you use that?

I signed up for Stuff and Maxim in 2004 for free 4 year subscriptions, so I dont remember that far back as to what the site was I used. All the deals I have used though I have found on either fatwallet or slickdeals.

[KAN]

All I do is sign up with an American address. I use a hotel I stayed at in Dallas a few years ago. Depending on the magazine, you sign in to the site 6-8 weeks later and change your sign-up address to your Canadian one. I have recieved, for free, Maxim, FHM, Stuff, Mens Health, Sporting News and some outdoor magazine (I think its called outdoor life) for a couple of years now delivered right to my door in Ontario.

You have to keep your eyes open for the free offers, but dont be discouraged if they say USA only. Here is a site with most magazine's "change of address page": http://www.sjev.net/magazineaddress.html **Note - this is not a page with free subscription offers, but is a site you can use to change your address when you sign up elsewhere for a free subscription. In my experience it takes 6-10 weeks before you can sign in and change your address.

Make sure you record the exact name and address you sign up with, as you will need this info to change the address. This hasnt worked for me with all magazines, but I can vouch that it works for the 6 I mentioned above.

Hope this helps some out, and if anyone finds a new FHM subscription, let me know as mine expires in a few months. :D

edit to add one more tip - I use an email address I created just for this purpose. It gets a lot of spam, so dont sign up for these offers with your regular address.

I know there is a site for magazines for 2-3$ but I forgot the name. maybe somebody has it or can find it ? it is something like cheap discount magazines...

I have tried this before and it doesn't work for computer gaming world. I assumed afterwards that it doesn't work for all of them.
Guess I was wrong. Good find.

[digidaze]

Ebay has cheap $2-$3 subscriptions.

Magsforless.com has freebies once in awhile but it's just best to visit Fat Wallet alot.

[poppa]

EDIT: Looks like they're all gone

Here's Maxim, try it if you want

http://www.all-freemagazines.com/magazines/Maxim/

[Sejad]

Hey people just keep posting american mag deal, this is great soon I'll have like 5 free mags delivered to my house, also poppa that site you posted I tried that 3 for 1 deal you like have to do some survey's and offers I think I never got to the end of it so dont know.

[hawk99]

when I click on it, it says US only restriction

EDIT: Looks like they're all gone

Here's Maxim, try it if you want

http://www.all-freemagazines.com/magazines/Maxim/

[Sejad]

when I click on it, it says US only restriction

Yeah happens to me on a lot of deals, it's because of our IP they know we are in canada.

[KrayzieTRD]

I signed up for the free STUFF magazine.....
are they suppose to send you an email confirming the order?
I didn't get anything so I'm not sure if I did it right...

[scoop]

I signed up for the free STUFF magazine.....
are they suppose to send you an email confirming the order?
I didn't get anything so I'm not sure if I did it right...
I rarely get an email confirmation. Its very hit and miss. When I sign up for a magazine I mark a spot in my calendar 8 weeks later to remind myself. THen on that day I go to the site and try to change the address. If it works great, if not then Ill put another spot in the calendar 2 more weeks later. If it still doesnt work I just forget about it.

[pswart]

Does anyone know where I could find a free subcription to Consumer Reports?

[engo]

thanks for the info. It's a great post!

[KrayzieTRD]

I rarely get an email confirmation. Its very hit and miss. When I sign up for a magazine I mark a spot in my calendar 8 weeks later to remind myself. THen on that day I go to the site and try to change the address. If it works great, if not then Ill put another spot in the calendar 2 more weeks later. If it still doesnt work I just forget about it.

So for the stuff magazine link you gave do u just login to the Stuff magazine change address link with the email address you used when u filled out the billing information on that other site?

[pswart]

So for the stuff magazine link you gave do u just login to the Stuff magazine change address link with the email address you used when u filled out the billing information on that other site?

Yeah, I think that is the jist of it, although it seems as though it may take weeks to be able to log in.

[scoop]

Yeah, I think that is the jist of it, although it seems as though it may take weeks to be able to log in.
Yep - this is exactly what I do, and it can take a while (6-10 weeks). Doesnt always work either, Id say about 50% success rate for me. I generally give up if it isnt there after 10 weeks. Still worth the effort in finding the offers and signing up , especially when a lot of the offers are for 2-3 year subscriptions. I dont mind missing an issue or 2, knowing that the next few years will be free. :D

[KrayzieTRD]

Yep - this is exactly what I do, and it can take a while (6-10 weeks). Doesnt always work either, Id say about 50% success rate for me. I generally give up if it isnt there after 10 weeks. Still worth the effort in finding the offers and signing up , especially when a lot of the offers are for 2-3 year subscriptions. I dont mind missing an issue or 2, knowing that the next few years will be free. :D

Alrite thanx a lot Scoop!
soo.... any links on where to find free Maxim magazines?? :D
I found a few but they just spammed me instantly lol.... guess this sort of thing is pretty much hit and miss

[charger]

Does anyone know where I could find a free subcription to Consumer Reports?


Since consumer reports doesn't have any ads they can't afford to give away free magazines. Most magazines could be given away for free, they have enough ads. They charge for them for 2 reasons:

1) People are willing to pay for them, so they can make more money.
2) It "qualifies" to advertisers that people are reading the magazine.

Your local library will have copies though.

[Tha DraGun]

I knew this trick already. My parents live in the US. Once they start getting them I change the address. :)



when I click on it, it says US only restriction
There is a way around it. All you need to do is change your ip address or mask it really so they think you live in the United States. Its really easy. Hide IP Platinum http://www.hide-ip-soft.com/ is what I use. I'm pretty sure you can get a trial.

I'm signing up for the maxim/stuff/fhm mags right now. It has a long survey tho.

>>> sheeesh don't anyone sign up for that mag offer he was trying to do for that ad. (http://www.all-freemagazines.com/magazines/Maxim/)At the very end it says "Complete any three (3) offers below to get your FREE One Year Men's Magazine Subscription"
================================================== ========

[pswart]

There is a way around it. All you need to do is change your ip address or mask it really so they think you live in the United States. Its really easy. Hide IP Platinum http://www.hide-ip-soft.com/ is what I use. I'm pretty sure you can get a trial.

I'm signing up for the maxim/stuff/fhm mags right now. It has a long survey tho.

The problem was that he was using a Canadian address instead of an American address, not the computer ip address location.

Also, if you do need to switch your IP address to an american one, don't use a program, just go to any free proxy page, such as http://www.proxy4free.com/page1.html and put that into your internet settings in explorer or whatever browser you use.

[scoop]

You have to register here, but then are offered one free subscription from a bunch including Maxim and Stuff.

I used my junk email account and fake US address to register. Once you register you must confirm your account via email, then login to your new account then pick your free magazine.

http://www.shopcartusa.com/maggiveaway.asp



Thanks

[hawk99]

thanks, I tried entering a canadian address and it accepted it. We'll see if they send it out.

You have to register here, but then are offered one free subscription from a bunch including Maxim and Stuff.

I used my junk email account and fake US address to register. Once you register you must confirm your account via email, then login to your new account then pick your free magazine.

http://www.shopcartusa.com/maggiveaway.asp

[scoop]

thanks, I tried entering a canadian address and it accepted it. We'll see if they send it out.
Interesting - let us know. Site says it can take up to 4 months to get the order out.

[scoop]

http://www.fhm-magazine.net/

[scoop]

http://www.teenfreeway.com/gift/sn/sn4ftp.htm

[Amourek]

Shopcart is a big f*cking scam. A whole bunch of us signed up like 8 months ago and we haven't gotten crap.

[scoop]

Shopcart is a big f*cking scam. A whole bunch of us signed up like 8 months ago and we haven't gotten crap.
What did they scam you out of?

Ive never tried them before but according to this thread lots of people have received free subs from them:

http://forums.slickdeals.net/showthread.php?t=98671&highlight=shopcart

I dont see how they could scam me as Im not giving them any money and using a fake address and junk email address?

[Shuzzy]

this stuff is gold. i signed up for stuff, fhm and golf digest so far, just have to wait a few weeks to change the address. :D

keep em comin boys.

[zwanzig]

Great!

I got into the Entrepreneur website to change the address!

11 issues to go!

[zwanzig]

another place to look for free magazines

they're mostly business magazines
http://www.tradepub.com/

[scoop]

You have to register here, but then are offered one free subscription from a bunch including Maxim and Stuff.

I used my junk email account and fake US address to register. Once you register you must confirm your account via email, then login to your new account then pick your free magazine.

http://www.shopcartusa.com/maggiveaway.asp

Not sure what the policy is on referals around here, but this is worth mentioning. You accumulate points at this site by bringing in people and can then use those points for more free magazines. If anyone would like to use me as a referal when you sign up shoot me a PM.

Thanks

Dont know if anyone used this link when I posted it, but I just logged into the Maxim site and my subscription was up. Changed it to my Canadian address so it should start coming to me with the July issue. I am already getting Maxim for free till 2008 though, so Ill call them up in a few days and ask them to add this to my current subscription so I get it through 2009. :D

[sannin]

very..very hot deal!

[TurboRegal]

Just logged into the egm change address thing, and my name is in there! NICE, free EGM until april 2007 FTW!

[Midevilshadow]

Anyone got any fake US addresses??????

I'm gonna sign up for Playboy and Maxim :D

On some of them they ask for credit card info :mad:

Huh? Wheres free playboy and maxim?

[M@rk]

Was anyone successful in getting their Stuff subcription yet? I tried the address change thing and the site couldn't find my "address".

And I couldn't even find the place for FHM at all.

[hawk99]

I got the same response from Stuff.

[scoop]

I got the maxim - but not the stuff or FHM. Hit and miss...

[nabeel]

I figured this one out when I moved from the US to Canada a few years ago. All my free subscriptions I had moved with me. I have since got many more free subscriptions to my Florida address and then change them immediately to my Toronto address.

BTW Since I still have a lot of stuff in the US (bank account, credit cards, etc.) I have a mailbox with USABox.com. US$20/month includes the mailbox, online monitoring, junk mail discarding and a single 4 lb. shipment per month by USPS Global Priority Mail.

[mercy]

Thanks for the heads on usabox.com ... approx how much stuff can you get with your 4lb limit?

[Smoothie]

Looks like Shartcartusa allows you to entre in a Cdn address as all provinces are listed under 'state'. Anyone try it using a their real Canadian address?

[Psenical]

Thanks for the new magazines!

Joan Smith
123 Your Street
Ottawa, ON K2G 1N4
Ontario CA 91764


Nice, that's classic! :lol:

[quanvon]

thx!

[TurboRegal]

OH, another way to trick the address system right off the bat if you don't live in Ontario, (I'm not sure if this works BTW, but tried it anyways...)

Name: Whatever
Address Line 1: City (eg. Saskatoon, SK)
Address Line 2: Postal Code (S7K1B0)
City: Canada
State: KY
Postal Code: 41519

:lol: The postal office in the small town of Canada, KY will be a little confused...
Again, not 100% if this works or not...

[icevenom]

Hey, about these free mags with companies...
do they auto renew.. i realize they dont have ur credit info.
so doubt they can somehow scam/charge us in any way.

wonder if ill get my mags from shopcartusa.com ...
those EGM subscriptions one from that world gaming compo and another just listed... anyone know if they work?

i tried logging in to EGM my account isnt listed, so well see in a few weeks i spose...

free is free


________EDIT_______

Also, how does shopcart work? did u guys just leave the numbers which signified provinces/states or did u add province in the city listing area. :
EXAMPLE:

Stuff Magazine
Subscription Term: 1 Year
Please confirm your shipping address:

John Doe
39 Cool Ave
Toronto, Ontario, 60 h0h0h0

Please Note: Free Subscriptions are only available to the account holder, to change your

address, please close this window, and do so from your account page.

[icevenom]

I was curious how do u add more subs. years onto existing with these deals?
can i add multiple years with Shopcart USA? anyone know?? anyone tried??

do i add the deal once i get them??

[conman7331]

Do you actually have to be in the USA even for a day for this to work.?!?!?!

[Sejad]

Do you actually have to be in the USA even for a day for this to work.?!?!?!


NO YOU DONT THAT IS THE WHOLE POINT JEEZ, read the freaking first posts before spaming, it even says IN THE TITLE!!!!!!!!WTF

[conman7331]

waht if they send it to duh american address???

[conman7331]

WHy dont you just sign up using the canadian one in the first place...

[M@rk]

WHy dont you just sign up using the canadian one in the first place...

Did you not even bother reading the first post?

[m00j]

so its ok if i get "billing" letters from these guys haha :D?

[Ch28]

WHy dont you just sign up using the canadian one in the first place...

Man you're an idiot...

[icevenom]

how do u guys add subs. onto eachother??

to extend, u just use same name/adress and its auto done?
or u have to call in?

[rc51]

Yeah happens to me on a lot of deals, it's because of our IP they know we are in canada.


Guess I'm lucky that our work PROXY servers are located in Maryland!!! :)

[bigbug]

If they send the first issue to US, how do you know your account number? Or do you know the account number right at the point you register?

[scoop]

If they send the first issue to US, how do you know your account number? Or do you know the account number right at the point you register?
read the first post in this thread again...

[bigbug]

read the first post in this thread again...

Read the first post again but no answer. OP did mention the hotel guy might have got the first few issues. But you need your account number to change your address. I assume the only way out is that you have the account number once you register with the offer.

[Jouvert]

Read the first post again but no answer. OP did mention the hotel guy might have got the first few issues. But you need your account number to change your address. I assume the only way out is that you have the account number once you register with the offer.

You don't necessarily need your account no. to change your mailing address - it depends on the magazine. Usually magazine change of address pages gives you the option of accessing your account just by entering your name and (US) address. Just make sure you enter your info exactly how it was when you first signed up for a subscription. If you still can't access your magazine account after this then it either means (1) it was never created i.e. your free sub didn't go through or (2) it hasn't been created yet - wait another week or two.

[digidaze]

Read the first post again but no answer. OP did mention the hotel guy might have got the first few issues. But you need your account number to change your address. I assume the only way out is that you have the account number once you register with the offer.

Enter the US address exactly the way you registered. It will work without an account number. It's also easy just to call their customer service human and do it that way. I've also emailed the customer service department of the magazine with my old US address and my NEW Ontario address.
The customer service contact info is usually inside the the magazine in the first few pages. Or just google their website.

[scoop]

Read the first post again but no answer. OP did mention the hotel guy might have got the first few issues. But you need your account number to change your address. I assume the only way out is that you have the account number once you register with the offer.

Im not trying to be an ###, but here is the info from the first post in the thread...


Make sure you record the exact name and address you sign up with, as you will need this info to change the address. This hasnt worked for me with all magazines, but I can vouch that it works for the 6 I mentioned above.

[trusoulja2g]

Thanks for this great tip!
Just ordered the following from eBay:
Maxim, FHM & Stuff - 3 years each - $4.99 USD TOTAL
Rolling Stone - 4 years - $7.75 USD
US News & World Report - 1 year - $4.79 USD

There are quite a few popular magazines on eBay for less than 15 cents an issue. Sporting News, Wired, Details, ESPN, Vibe, etc. I will end up ordering them all if the address switch works. If it doesn't, no big loss...

This board contains links to every magazine customer service page where you can change your address:
http://forums.slickdeals.net/showthread.php?sduid=0&t=285434

ALSO:
This may just be wishful thinking, but would it be possible to do this trick with the Wall Street Journal? The Globe and Mail does deliver the WSJ here in Canada.

PLUS:
Free subscription to Vibe Magazine:
http://www.freebizmag.com/emailvibe05welcome.htm
Free subscription to Spin Magazine:
http://www.freebizmag.com/emailspinmag01welcome.htm

Other free mags from this link...most are dead, but some are still working. Each of the results links to a specific magazine offer...read the link for a hint.
http://www.google.com/search?q=free+site:freebizmag.com&hl=en&lr=lang_en&as_qdr=all&start=0&sa=N&filter=0

Free magazine with registration...the selection changes.
http://www.shopcartusa.com/maggiveaway.asp

[aReX876]

you are so lucky ! I couldn't find any 1+ year subscription to Maxim/FHM/Stuff magazine on ebay. They only ship to the States -.-

[conman7331]

If they will send it to canada after you change your adress wouldnt they send it to canada in the first place??

[Sejad]

Guess I'm lucky that our work PROXY servers are located in Maryland!!! :)

That's pretty cool but I can do that too with my proxy switcher but it wont help they still sent the magazine to USA and then you still need to change the adress to a Canadian one, unless you haven't told us that you live in Maryland?

[conman7331]

and anyone got a freebie OPM :P PLEase link me XD

[Sejad]

how do u guys add subs. onto eachother??

to extend, u just use same name/adress and its auto done?
or u have to call in?


Ummmm so far I think they just add the new subs you get at the end so it should stack, but if you are not sure you can write them a question asking then the sub is over this way you know if you are gonna get dupes, then send then another letter asking to change the one year to stack it instead of dupes.

[trusoulja2g]

you are so lucky ! I couldn't find any 1+ year subscription to Maxim/FHM/Stuff magazine on ebay. They only ship to the States -.-

The point of this thread is: sign up with a fake/random US address, then change the address once the subscription has started. You can do a change of address online with most magazines.

The reason these free and heavily discounted subscriptions aren't directly available to Canadians is because they're offered through a clearinghouse, not the publishers directly. The clearinghouse basically helps the publisher pump up the subscriber numbers. Once your subscription has started, the publisher treats you the same as any other subscriber, so change of address usually isn't a problem.

After doing some research, it appears that most of the "nearly free" subscriptions on eBay for mags like Maxim/Stuff/FHM, etc. are available for free through promotions and sites like freebizmag. This site has an updated list of free magazine offers. http://forums.slickdeals.net/forumdisplay.php?sduid=0&f=13.

[crazyfound]

I tried doing this offer, and now I get 20 plus spam a day, when I used to get: 0. STAY AWAY.

[scoop]

I tried doing this offer, and now I get 20 plus spam a day, when I used to get: 0. STAY AWAY.

Let me remind you of what was posted in the very first message of this thread. Its really not that complicated to avoid spam.

edit to add one more tip - I use an email address I created just for this purpose. It gets a lot of spam, so dont sign up for these offers with your regular address.

[Handa]

Can we get some posts from people who can verify that this actually works (other than OP) ?

Thanks for the post, but it still seems a bit sketch and I would want a bit more validity before I try it :)

[scoop]

Can we get some posts from people who can verify that this actually works (other than OP) ?

Thanks for the post, but it still seems a bit sketch and I would want a bit more validity before I try it :)
Ive got no problem with that - but Im not sure what you think you are risking or what you have to lose? They are free:?:

[icevenom]

Ummmm so far I think they just add the new subs you get at the end so it should stack, but if you are not sure you can write them a question asking then the sub is over this way you know if you are gonna get dupes, then send then another letter asking to change the one year to stack it instead of dupes.

Tanks sejad, ill try that once i my mags start, if any.... fingers crossed!!

i supposed i should see if dupes come, than i know i have multi subs. shrug. well see in time. im waiting for 3 dif EGM, and Shopcart: Maxim,Stuff.

[Tepi]

Thanks for this post.

After reading it 3 months ago I went onto ebay and found someone that sold cheap magazine subscriptions. Anyway the best I found was; 4 years of stuff, maxim, and blender plus 2 years of penthouse. I paid 15.96USD for them on april 26th and signed up with some restraunts address that I found through google :P . Was able to change the address's on the stuff, maxim and blender about 3 weeks later then for penthouse I had to email the change to them which I got an email back but no confirmation of the change. Well long story short the first Stuff arrived today.

[fredou]

I don't think this will last long as some people here starting to spread this on US forum now... Soon, Publisher will see the cheat and stop this I guess.. :(

To be honest. I didn't trust either. I'm from Canada so none of them work for me. However, I gave her my US address (some hotel or something like that), so even if it wasn't legit, I wouldn't affect me. I have gone to several of the sites: Blender, Stuff, Computer Shopper, Golfer's Digest, and the subscription were in fact changed to my US address saying that they were valid till like 2009 or 2010!
I then had to switch those to my actual Canadian address! So i'll let you guys know eventually when I get them..

[Sejad]

I don't think this will last long as some people here starting to spread this on US forum now... Soon, Publisher will see the cheat and stop this I guess.. :(


Dude the publishers dont care, it does not cost them prolly anything to send to Canada instead of the USA, I see no reason why they should care or find out about this little loop, unless some a$$ tells them about it!

[Tepi]

They can't really fix this. If you legitly purchased a subscription and moved, you need to change your address. essentially this is the same thing. The only thing they could do is add a fee for shipping when switching from a american to canadian address which most likely wouldnt be very high and would still make this an amazing way to get magazine subscriptions.

[the watcher]

Thanks for this post.

After reading it 3 months ago I went onto ebay and found someone that sold cheap magazine subscriptions. Anyway the best I found was; 4 years of stuff, maxim, and blender plus 2 years of penthouse. I paid 15.96USD for them on april 26th and signed up with some restraunts address that I found through google :P . Was able to change the address's on the stuff, maxim and blender about 3 weeks later then for penthouse I had to email the change to them which I got an email back but no confirmation of the change. Well long story short the first Stuff arrived today.

thx for the info i will be doing the same.

Does anyone know which of these 2 magaznine is beter? Men's fitness, Men's Health or GQ?

Also is FHM beter than Maxim and stuff?

[the watcher]

Also i noticed most of these place require a e-mail and password or account # to change the address. How would we get our account # if we haven't received an issue yet?

[trusoulja2g]

thx for the info i will be doing the same.

Does anyone know which of these 2 magaznine is beter? Men's fitness, Men's Health or GQ?

Also is FHM beter than Maxim and stuff?

This eBay item gives you 3 yrs of Maxim, Stuff, AND FHM for $4.99. All three magazines are occasionally available for free through promotional offers...but this is the best magazine deal I found on eBay.

http://cgi.ebay.com/FHM-MAXIM-STUFF-MAGAZINE-PACKAGE-3-YEARS-EACH-NO-S-H_W0QQitemZ320000529745QQihZ011QQcategoryZ29257QQt cZphotoQQcmdZViewItem

[Tepi]

Also i noticed most of these place require a e-mail and password or account # to change the address. How would we get our account # if we haven't received an issue yet?

Most places just have you fill in your address, zip code . city and such and it will give you access to the account then you change it from that and add an email. Usually takes around 3-4 weeks before your account will show up, atleast it did with my 3 magazines.

[tchai]

I signed up for the following on 10 July 2006 and they already had my information. So I managed to change the US address to my CDN address

That was just 10 days ago! That's really fast !


http://www.gameshout.com/egm
Electronic Gaming Monthly(EGM):

[icevenom]

hmmm. Im gonna try ontario california, lets see if it works. Somethings gonna work!!! but from where DUN DUN DUN

ive signe dup for like 6 dif EGM, if none work lol ill be surprised

[Tepi]

My first maxim and blender arrived today. 4 years of maxim,stuff and blender for 15$USD is awesome :)

[Longobongo]

This eBay item gives you 3 yrs of Maxim, Stuff, AND FHM for $4.99. All three magazines are occasionally available for free through promotional offers...but this is the best magazine deal I found on eBay.

http://cgi.ebay.com/FHM-MAXIM-STUFF-MAGAZINE-PACKAGE-3-YEARS-EACH-NO-S-H_W0QQitemZ320000529745QQihZ011QQcategoryZ29257QQt cZphotoQQcmdZViewItem

thanks for the link! now there's something I can use the $20 unwired.com credit on ;) ;) ;) ;) ;)

[the watcher]

Orderd for free 1 yr EGM
Bought 3 yrs Maxim, Stuff, FHM and 4 yrs Men's Health

[icevenom]

My first maxim and blender arrived today. 4 years of maxim,stuff and blender for 15$USD is awesome :)

how does that work u sign up n give ur info. or u buy a name already made n chabge ur subs

[icevenom]

anyone receive somehting from shopcart usa lately??
and if u did at any poiunt, did u use canadian adress?

[hawk99]

I tried changing my Stuff subscription (think I got it thru Magsforless) but they never had my subscription ("old address") on file and I can't provide a subscription #.

[brunes]

I would be wary of this deal...

A common tactic of magazines is to offer a "free" subsciption for a year - and when you forget to call and cancel after your twelvth issue to send you the next one without asking, and also send you the bill for your new subscription, at the "regular price", which is normally higher than the discounted subscription prices you can get if you shop around.

They can usually get away with this too, because when you sign up there is some fine print that says you allow them to auto-renew.

Just make sure any magazines you sign up for here either a) do not auto-renew, or b) make sure you cancel before the 12 months is up!

[trusoulja2g]

anyone receive somehting from shopcart usa lately??
and if u did at any poiunt, did u use canadian adress?

I signed up for Details via shopcartusa last week. I just checked today, and I was able to change my address through the Details website. Hopefully the next issue arrives at my house.

I signed up for 8 other magazines last week - none have been entered into the system yet. I think the standard time is about 4 weeks.

[icevenom]

I would be wary of this deal...

A common tactic of magazines is to offer a "free" subsciption for a year - and when you forget to call and cancel after your twelvth issue to send you the next one without asking, and also send you the bill for your new subscription, at the "regular price", which is normally higher than the discounted subscription prices you can get if you shop around.

They can usually get away with this too, because when you sign up there is some fine print that says you allow them to auto-renew.

Just make sure any magazines you sign up for here either a) do not auto-renew, or b) make sure you cancel before the 12 months is up!


can anyone confirm this? how can they auto renew witout ur credit info :P

[icevenom]

I signed up for Details via shopcartusa last week. I just checked today, and I was able to change my address through the Details website. Hopefully the next issue arrives at my house.

I signed up for 8 other magazines last week - none have been entered into the system yet. I think the standard time is about 4 weeks.


cool. i signe dup for stuff, maxim, [a month ago] and shape lastnight.
i guess ill start checking, i just remember it said up to 4 months so ive been waiting.

[trusoulja2g]

can anyone confirm this? how can they auto renew witout ur credit info :P

Not true if they don't have your credit card info. On most regular subscriptions via credit card, it will specify auto renewal when you sign up. Most subscriptions that have a "free gift" (i.e. Time, Sports Illustrated) require the auto renewal. But for free subs or eBay, there's definitely no auto renewal. At worst, they'll keep sending you issues and send you a bill for a new year...you can just send it back and write "cancel". It wouldn't hurt to use a fake name when you sign up.

[icevenom]

Not true if they don't have your credit card info. On most regular subscriptions via credit card, it will specify auto renewal when you sign up. Most subscriptions that have a "free gift" (i.e. Time, Sports Illustrated) require the auto renewal. But for free subs or eBay, there's definitely no auto renewal. At worst, they'll keep sending you issues and send you a bill for a new year...you can just send it back and write "cancel". It wouldn't hurt to use a fake name when you sign up.


thats what im thinking.

Legally you never agreed to the year, so bill or not. ur home free.

just be weary fokes avoid trials and crap, and credit info.

[logicxl]

Hey scoop, great find!
Would like to give it a try.

Was wondering if u need to supply ur real name when first subscribing with the US address?
Also, can u use any random US address? Is there a chance some "honest" person might call the magazine and ask while hes receiving free magazines all of a sudden, while he never subscribed to any..

It got me thinking that its better to use the address of commercial places which would just be too busy or simply would not care to check the matter.

Any thoughts and maybe an answer to my 1st question.
Thnx.

[icevenom]

Hey scoop, great find!
Would like to give it a try.

Was wondering if u need to supply ur real name when first subscribing with the US address?
Also, can u use any random US address? Is there a chance some "honest" person might call the magazine and ask while hes receiving free magazines all of a sudden, while he never subscribed to any..

It got me thinking that its better to use the address of commercial places which would just be too busy or simply would not care to check the matter.

Any thoughts and maybe an answer to my 1st question.
Thnx.
........
dude....

use a hotel!! not a random guys adress lol...

aside from that,

anyone think of calling the place they their subs goes to to get the account number... this is assuming ur login info wont work on the website, thts a least resort, im sure u could even call/email the company to switch first

[logicxl]

........
dude....

use a hotel!! not a random guys adress lol...


Yeah, makes more sense.
How about using ur real name at the initial sign-up with the US address?
Is it all good?

[scoop]

Yeah, makes more sense.
How about using ur real name at the initial sign-up with the US address?
Is it all good?
Not sure what you are afraid of by using your real name? Just makes changing addresses easier.

[tchai]

Not sure what you are afraid of by using your real name? Just makes changing addresses easier.

If u use a fake name.... u better remember what name u used

Don't use names like William Shatner Jean Luke Pickard. I am sure they will think the free subscription info is bogus.

[logicxl]

Thanks for the response guys.

I was not afraid, I just wanted to go about the process the proper way, as to avoid mistakes.

I think I'm gonna purchase the "FHM, MAXIM and STUFF" package on eBay for 3 yrs. $4.99 is a mediocre price to pay.

[icevenom]

If u use a fake name.... u better remember what name u used

Don't use names like William Shatner Jean Luke Pickard. I am sure they will think the free subscription info is bogus.


use ur real lastname, could save u trouble later.
ovious fake names cab get filterd out

[the watcher]

Need help. Tryning to change my address to my men's health subscription but it asks for either e-mail and password or account #. i don't have a password or a account #. what do i do.

https://w1.buysub.com/pubs/RP/HLH/HLH_ComboEntry.jsp?cds_page_id=25726&cds_mag_code=HLH&id=1154330513503&lsid=62120221535041019&vid=1

[trusoulja2g]

Need help. Tryning to change my address to my men's health subscription but it asks for either e-mail and password or account #. i don't have a password or a account #. what do i do.

https://w1.buysub.com/pubs/RP/HLH/HLH_ComboEntry.jsp?cds_page_id=25726&cds_mag_code=HLH&id=1154330513503&lsid=62120221535041019&vid=1

Type in your email and random password. The next page will allow you to search for your account by name and address.

[specialfx3000]

where do you sign up for free Men's Health magazine?

[the watcher]

how long did it take you guys to be able to change addresses?
me it's been 2 weeks and my name still doesn't come up on the website.

the the previous poster: i purchased men's health 4 yrs on ebay for 11$ u.s.

[icevenom]

how long did it take you guys to be able to change addresses?
me it's been 2 weeks and my name still doesn't come up on the website.

the the previous poster: i purchased men's health 4 yrs on ebay for 11$ u.s.


getting from these websites free each vary, as im sure each magazine ingeneral. usually new magazine accoutns take 4-6 weeks for ur first issue, im not sure when ur added tot he database.

can u tell me more about thsi ebay subs purchase? how is it SUPPOSED to work? did u buy a US subs? subscribed to where?

[PBooty]

I'd be interested in the eBay option too. Did you just sign up with a US address then change after 6 weeks?

[trusoulja2g]

I started signing up for subscriptions about 2 weeks ago, and have been able to change the addresses on about half the mags I signed up for. So definitely don't wait 4-6 weeks to start checking...it's usually quicker.

Address changed, awaiting first issue: Vibe, Spin, US News & World Report, Red Herring, Giant, Details

Address not changed yet: Rolling Stone, Golf Digest, FHM, Stuff, Maxim, Motor Trend

It seems the free subscription offers enter your name faster than the eBay purchases. I purchased US News, RS, FHM+S+M on eBay...all others free.

For buying subs on eBay, all you have to do is include the subscription name and US address in your Paypal payment. Then you wait for it to be entered into the magazine's system, justl like with a free sub.


----

This site compares subscription prices for online magazine merchants. http://www.magazinepricesearch.com/index.html. eBay is usually cheaper.

[icevenom]

I started signing up for subscriptions about 2 weeks ago, and have been able to change the addresses on about half the mags I signed up for. So definitely don't wait 4-6 weeks to start checking...it's usually quicker.

Address changed, awaiting first issue: Vibe, Spin, US News & World Report, Red Herring, Giant, Details

Address not changed yet: Rolling Stone, Golf Digest, FHM, Stuff, Maxim, Motor Trend

It seems the free subscription offers enter your name faster than the eBay purchases. I purchased US News, RS, FHM+S+M on eBay...all others free.

For buying subs on eBay, all you have to do is include the subscription name and US address in your Paypal payment. Then you wait for it to be entered into the magazine's system, justl like with a free sub.


----

This site compares subscription prices for online magazine merchants. http://www.magazinepricesearch.com/index.html. eBay is usually cheaper.


i think its not just ebay vs free,

free depending on site and mag seem to differ. cuz im guessing circulation in dif magazines fluctuate and so the actual process lines may be longer for some. but hey why worry about time if it happens it happens lets let things take their course.

Conclusion here:
Minimum seems 2 weeks from free mag subs.
Average 4-6

Start checking at 2, dont worry untill 6... things like shop cart claim 4 months at max... soa few weeks is nothing. i check every monday.tuesday. each week

[the watcher]

getting from these websites free each vary, as im sure each magazine ingeneral. usually new magazine accoutns take 4-6 weeks for ur first issue, im not sure when ur added tot he database.

can u tell me more about thsi ebay subs purchase? how is it SUPPOSED to work? did u buy a US subs? subscribed to where?

they have 1-4 yrs subscriptions for dirst cheap. use the address change method

[icevenom]

i got my addr changed on EGM it seems and CGM or w.e,
i can login my can addre and itll go to confirm your email hello so and so, but when i try confirming or doing something loads to a page saying you have no pending transactions.

i can also login the addr from USA i changed from, still amidst change? dude from rep said 4-6 weeks, but its been about 2, perhaps the process isnt complete. can someone who has done this tell me the procedure/results of what happened to them?
-> Time for Change to be active?
-> login post change?
-> trouble loggin in?
-> did u have an issue sent prior to changing address.

i also changed to subs from dif USA locations into the same can address. wonder what happens there.

any stories/info/wisedom from those who have already done a US -> Can Switch

[icevenom]

ALSO:

seems merc mags or someone, dont remember, gave me a new account @ EGM, and that works: it send an issue to my "Ontario, CA[lifornia]" address

that should get rerouted here i believe?

makes me wonder whats going on :\

[trusoulja2g]

I don't think sending it to Ontario, California will make them reroute it to Ontario, Canada.

You just need to log in using the US address you signed up with. If the website can't find it, that means your account hasn't been started yet...just wait. Once the account has been started, you can login using the US address and change it to your Canadian address.

I've done this successfully for 8 magazines so far...but still waiting to receive the first issue.

[lindmar]

Trying with GQ and entrepreneur magazine

Will let ya know

[6millions]

Orderd for free 1 yr EGM
Bought 3 yrs Maxim, Stuff, FHM and 4 yrs Men's Health

Have you been able to change your address yet for the maxim+stuff+FHM deal ?

I ordered the same package but still waiting to be registered on the mags database.

[trusoulja2g]

Have you been able to change your address yet for the maxim+stuff+FHM deal ?

I ordered the same package but still waiting to be registered on the mags database.

I bought the Maxim/Stuff/FHM deal. Have been able to change Maxim & Stuff so far, but not FHM.

[6millions]

Cool!
How much time from ebay auction date and database activation?
Did you have to wait for the first issue to arrive at your random hotel location?

thanks!

[trusoulja2g]

I didn't get a receipt from the seller until 8 days after purchase & payment, so I don't know when he processed it...but I was able to change the address 18 days after purchase, 10 days after receiving the receipt which said "we will be submitting your subscription order...in the next few days."

[icevenom]

I don't think sending it to Ontario, California will make them reroute it to Ontario, Canada.

You just need to log in using the US address you signed up with. If the website can't find it, that means your account hasn't been started yet...just wait. Once the account has been started, you can login using the US address and change it to your Canadian address.

I've done this successfully for 8 magazines so far...but still waiting to receive the first issue.

A user previously stated it worked for him.
also, i said i already could login. i changed the address and now it lets me login and then says no transactions waiting or w.e. im not sure if it is amidast completion or something.
I had 21 issues listed in that account before i switched to Can addr.

EDIT: just logged in as of Aug 4, i have 56 issues comming :D

[JWL]

Did you get a lot of junkmail at that address from the free magazine companies?

[joshmxpx]

A user previously stated it worked for him.
also, i said i already could login. i changed the address and now it lets me login and then says no transactions waiting or w.e. im not sure if it is amidast completion or something.
I had 21 issues listed in that account before i switched to Can addr.

EDIT: just logged in as of Aug 4, i have 56 issues comming :D

did they automatically stack the magazines so that you don't recieve duplicates, or did you request that?

[monkey_crap]

Did you get a lot of junkmail at that address from the free magazine companies?

Oh yeah. I had a Maxim subscription that I used a fake last name with and about a month after my first issue I had a bunch of juke mail coming to me every month.

Oh well, its the price you pay for free magazines.

[icevenom]

did they automatically stack the magazines so that you don't recieve duplicates, or did you request that?


didnt request it auto stacked to my single addy

[icevenom]

Oh yeah. I had a Maxim subscription that I used a fake last name with and about a month after my first issue I had a bunch of juke mail coming to me every month.

Oh well, its the price you pay for free magazines.

its good we use those addy switches then,
technically the hotel will get spam in our names lol.

u may notice mags like EGM, the company asks if u want offers from their company and others sent to u
i believe thats electronic but its mindfull to set that to only talk to me about my sub only

[KenA]

I just jumped in on this boat!!!

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ih=014&item=330016764817&rd=1&sspagename=STRK%3AMEWN%3AIT&rd=1

bought this...

4 years of maxim, blender, AND stuff!!

too bad no FHM, the seller also has a FHM deal, 4 years for a dollar, but i guess i will try that one if this one goes well...

subscribed to a California address.... will change the address to a Canadian address in 3-4 weeks and see what happens!! :)

not a bad risk for 4 dollars :)

[icevenom]

I just jumped in on this boat!!!

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ih=014&item=330016764817&rd=1&sspagename=STRK%3AMEWN%3AIT&rd=1

bought this...

4 years of maxim, blender, AND stuff!!

too bad no FHM, the seller also has a FHM deal, 4 years for a dollar, but i guess i will try that one if this one goes well...

subscribed to a California address.... will change the address to a Canadian address in 3-4 weeks and see what happens!! :)

not a bad risk for 4 dollars :)

true say, let me know the seller, and if it works out!
i might do the same

[sannin]

so any updates yet on the peeps that signed up for this "free" mag subs?

[trusoulja2g]

I was able to change the address on my FHM subscription today - after 4.5 weeks. This was part of the Maxim/Stuff/FHM pack from eBay...changed Maxim & Stuff after 3 weeks.

Some more free offers - your have to "qualify" based on your responses to the personal info and survey questions:
Spin - http://www.freebizmag.com/brspin02welcome.htm
Sporting News - http://www.teenfreeway.com/otx/otx_sn1.htm

I also have a question:
Is it possible to stack subscriptions once you've changed to the Canadian address? Or, is it a problem to start a new subscription with a new US address, then switch to a Canadian address that they already have on file?

[trusoulja2g]

Magazine price comparison site:
http://www.magazinepricesearch.com/

Doesn't include eBay listings. eBay is usually cheaper, but not always.

[icevenom]

I was able to change the address on my FHM subscription today - after 4.5 weeks. This was part of the Maxim/Stuff/FHM pack from eBay...changed Maxim & Stuff after 3 weeks.

Some more free offers - your have to "qualify" based on your responses to the personal info and survey questions:
Spin - http://www.freebizmag.com/brspin02welcome.htm
Sporting News - http://www.teenfreeway.com/otx/otx_sn1.htm

I also have a question:
Is it possible to stack subscriptions once you've changed to the Canadian address? Or, is it a problem to start a new subscription with a new US address, then switch to a Canadian address that they already have on file?


they usually auto stack.
my EGMs tacked to 56.
i had 21, and i cahnged addy when i finished all my other subs had registered and auto sacked/durring the change addy process

[trusoulja2g]

Id probably stick with the free ones only as there have been a few that this hasnt worked for me. Sports Illustrated was one that I can think of that didnt work to change the address. Although I guess if all you are paying is a couple of bucks it's not a bad risk.

What was the issue with Sports Illustrated not working? Their subscriber login page seems to support Canadian addresses.

I wonder if this applies to other Time Inc. magazines like Time or People. I'm interested in getting Time from eBay for $9.

[icevenom]

whats this i hear cosmo cant be moved to CAN.
i wanna get for the g/f

[6millions]

Anyone got a good deal on a playboy subscription?
I'd like to read the articles ;)

[mahjongmaniac]

Anyone got a good deal on a playboy subscription?
I'd like to read the articles ;)

what's to read when we all just wanna STARE :razz:

[KenA]

still waiting on my subscriptions to show up in the maxim/stuff/blender database... but its only been 1 week.. probably still wont show up for another month...

What i did was...

eg.

My Real Address:
Ken A
123 RFD Blvd.
Winnipeg MB, R2R 0X0
CANADA

i put it as
Ken A
123 RFD Blvd.
Long Beach, CA 90180
USA


I hope maxim etc. still takes the sub even tho its a COMPLETELY BOGUS address... i'd guess that this is an automated process... it should still work... as long as i change it before they send out the first issue or right after they send out the first issue.

[Agent_J]

what's to read when we all just wanna STARE :razz:
he was joking, hence the ;)

[chriswalsh]

I would use a real address. If you use a fake one, they may be returned as undeliverable and taken off the list. Not sure how it works, but next time it might be safer to use an actual address somewhere. (plus then the random address you use will get free mags for a month or two :D)

still waiting on my subscriptions to show up in the maxim/stuff/blender database... but its only been 1 week.. probably still wont show up for another month...

What i did was...

eg.

My Real Address:
Ken A
123 RFD Blvd.
Winnipeg MB, R2R 0X0
CANADA

i put it as
Ken A
123 RFD Blvd.
Long Beach, CA 90180
USA


I hope maxim etc. still takes the sub even tho its a COMPLETELY BOGUS address... i'd guess that this is an automated process... it should still work... as long as i change it before they send out the first issue or right after they send out the first issue.

[6millions]

Yai!

I just changed my FHM subscription address bought from eBay on august 2nd.

Maxim and Stuff still haven't registered me in their database...

[the watcher]

just received my 1st issue of Men's Health today :cheesygri

[taco]

hmmm so which subs haven't been successful (changing to Cdn addresses)?

has anyone tried ESPN or popular Mechanics?

[joshmxpx]

hmmm so which subs haven't been successful (changing to Cdn addresses)?

has anyone tried ESPN or popular Mechanics?

i plan on ordering p. mechanics, but there were none on ebay when i looked

[trusoulja2g]

I bought ESPN on eBay...will update when my account gets added. I'm now waiting on first issues of 14 mags where I've changed the address.

Question:
How do you RENEW a subscription that was started with a US address? Can I just start another US subscription around the time my term ends and change the address? Does it matter that the name and Canadian address are already in their system?

[KenA]

I would use a real address. If you use a fake one, they may be returned as undeliverable and taken off the list. Not sure how it works, but next time it might be safer to use an actual address somewhere. (plus then the random address you use will get free mags for a month or two :D)

yeah... eek.. i guess a real address would have been better...

still dont' see anything on maxim/stuff/blender database under my address.. but its only been a couple weeks... im hoping to catch it before they send the first issue out....

[6millions]

I just changed my address for Maxim and Stuff, so the 5$ for 3 years fhm/maxim/stuff is confirmed for me!

Haven't received any magazine yet but I'm confident they will come.

[hawk99]

where did you buy the subscription from?

I just changed my address for Maxim and Stuff, so the 5$ for 3 years fhm/maxim/stuff is confirmed for me!

Haven't received any magazine yet but I'm confident they will come.

[6millions]

where did you buy the subscription from?

On eBay, I ordered the one found by trusoulja2g and posted on this exact thread :-0 , no more left but I'm sure there are other similar deals available.

Found one similar for 10$ :
maxim+stuff+fhm 3 years (http://cgi.ebay.com/MAXIM-STUFF-FHM-3-YEARS-EACH-MAGAZINE-SUBSCRIPTIONS_W0QQitemZ230021771351QQihZ013QQcateg oryZ29260QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem)

[keunganator]

I just got a 4 year sub off ebay (http://cgi.ebay.com/GQ-MAGAZINE-4YR-SUBSCRIPTION-2-BONUS-MAGS-FREE-S-H_W0QQitemZ290020214173QQihZ019QQcategoryZ29257QQr dZ1QQcmdZViewItem) for GQ, Mens Fitness, and Golf Digest for 6 bucks CAD.

Ill follow up on changing the address in a few weeks

[taco]

I got the maxim/stuff/blender 4 year package for $3 ... I think couple other RFDers got the same package

anyways, I ordered it on Monday, and I was able to change the sub for it today (Thurs)!
That was pretty fast!
I was expecting it to take 2-3 weeks

I also got a package for ESPN, Mens Fitness
still waiting for that one...

[Kirilenko47]

Can I just get a confirmation from those who ordered subscriptions from Ebay that after you changed your address to your Canadian one, the # of issues for your account remains the same?

I.e. for EGM, it shows how many issues are remaining in your account so if you change your address to a Canadian one, it doesn't change the number of issues remaining...?

Thanks.

[trusoulja2g]

Can I just get a confirmation from those who ordered subscriptions from Ebay that after you changed your address to your Canadian one, the # of issues for your account remains the same?

I.e. for EGM, it shows how many issues are remaining in your account so if you change your address to a Canadian one, it doesn't change the number of issues remaining...?

Thanks.

I have done the switch with over 10 magazines...the number of issues always stays the same.

However, I haven't received the first issue of any magazine...I started changing addresses 2.5 weeks ago. Starting to get impatient. How long does it take to get the first issue after switching address?

[joshmxpx]

I have done the switch with over 10 magazines...the number of issues always stays the same.

However, I haven't received the first issue of any magazine...I started changing addresses 2.5 weeks ago. Starting to get impatient. How long does it take to get the first issue after switching address?

it usually takes at least 4 weeks to start getting a magazine subscription, i have waited over 8 weeks for some. it depends if your subscription starts in the middle of an issue or not, cause if it does, you have to wait two cycle pretty much for them to start shipping it to you

[lindmar]

I just changed a subscription for GQ I bought off ebay.
Took about 4 weeks,
Also bought entrepreneur magazine and have been unable to access that one yet.

Now hoping GQ shows up.

[trusoulja2g]

Received first issues of US News & World Report and Red Herring (both weeklies).

Was able to change address on ESPN.

Also, received a notice from Stuff that subscriptions cannot be over 5 years (I guess I had bought a 3 yr term and then signed up for a couple free offers).

[nodlive]

anyone have a new address change link? the one in the first post is fubar

[taco]

found a similar site

try this one
http://www.bargainshare.com/index.php?showtopic=51552

[Kirilenko47]

I just changed a subscription for GQ I bought off ebay.
Took about 4 weeks,
Also bought entrepreneur magazine and have been unable to access that one yet.

Now hoping GQ shows up.

Just wondering, did you have to specify your email address when you checked out your order off of ebay? I bought a 3 year subscription to several mags earlier today and realized I didn't give the seller an email address. Do they (the sellers) just use the one linked to my ebay or paypal account?

I'm asking this cause they require an email address when you log into your subscription accounts for magazines such as Maxim, EGM, etc...

[trusoulja2g]

Just wondering, did you have to specify your email address when you checked out your order off of ebay? I bought a 3 year subscription to several mags earlier today and realized I didn't give the seller an email address. Do they (the sellers) just use the one linked to my ebay or paypal account?

I'm asking this cause they require an email address when you log into your subscription accounts for magazines such as Maxim, EGM, etc...

In general, your email address is not linked to the magazine account when you order. When you go to change your address for Maxim, EGM, etc., just enter your email. After it can't find it, it'll allow you to enter your US address and it'll search for the address.

[lindmar]

With GQ.
I didnt use an email I had to use the exact address
in 4 weeks it found it, Ive successfully updated the account.

Still waiting on entrepreneur, 4 weeks no, no account online yet.

I ordered the 4 year, 3.99 ebay subscription of maxim, blender, stuff ect..
I cant figure out how to change since yes, you're required to add an email.

The guy above said he did it..

[lindmar]

WOW

Just logged into GQ Again
Status Paid
Subscription Expire - 2010
Issues Per Year - 12
Account Status Paid - Active


Sweet

[Handa]

WOW

Just logged into GQ Again
Status Paid
Subscription Expire - 2010
Issues Per Year - 12
Account Status Paid - Active


Sweet

You bought a free GQ subscription on eBay and you did the change address thing?

Also, about those. Who is selling these free subscriptions, and where are they getting them from? Can't we just find them ourselves instead of paying for free subscriptions? Or is it a little more complicated than that?

Sorry if all the above has already been answered, thread is way too long :)

[trusoulja2g]

You can change address for Maxim, Stuff, FHM, etc. without email address. Just type in the US address and an email. If your account has been added, it will work. If it doesn't work, your account just hasn't been added yet.

There's a thread on Slickdeals explaining where these subscriptions come from, but the board's down right now.

Basically:
- publishers make their money from advertising, not subscriptions
- publishers set ad rates based on # of subscribers
- to boost subscriber rates, publishers sell heavily discounted subs to clearinghouses (i.e. $1/yr)
- eBay sellers process your order with the clearinghouse and add on a small profit
- for completely free subs, a sponsor is paying the minimum rate. The publishers cannot count you as a paid subscriber if they didn't get paid something for the sub.

[lindmar]

You bought a free GQ subscription on eBay and you did the change address thing?

Also, about those. Who is selling these free subscriptions, and where are they getting them from? Can't we just find them ourselves instead of paying for free subscriptions? Or is it a little more complicated than that?

Sorry if all the above has already been answered, thread is way too long :)

No, I bought a paid 4 yhear subscription to GQ for 3.99
Waited 4 weeks, logged in and changed the address

Simple.

Cheers

[trusoulja2g]

Response to PM question...these are the mags I've signed up for and did the address change for.

First issue arrived:
us news & world report
red herring

Address changed:
vibe
spin
giant
rolling stone
maxim
fhm
stuff
details
golf digest
economist
wired
gq
forbes
blender
electronic gaming monthly
espn
mens fitness - this one requires email/customer id to change address...so I had to email them to ask them to change address
fast company

[joshmxpx]

Response to PM question...these are the mags I've signed up for and did the address change for.

First issue arrived:
us news & world report
red herring

Address changed:
vibe
spin
giant
rolling stone
maxim
fhm
stuff
details
golf digest
economist
wired
gq
forbes
blender
electronic gaming monthly
espn
mens fitness - this one requires email/customer id to change address...so I had to email them to ask them to change address
fast company


you're gonna have a pretty full mailbox, i feel bad for your mailman!

[scoop]

you're gonna have a pretty full mailbox, i feel bad for your mailman!
lol

[joshmxpx]

has anyone ordered subscriptions off cheapsubscriptions on ebay? i have ordered three from him in the last couple days (pop mechanics, oprah mag and cosmo for the wife)

anyone have experience with this account? how fast until the sub is active? seems like a really nice seller, answered my questions right away and sent personalized emails

[Fate]

Three weeks ago today I ordered 3 years of Stuff/Maxim/FHM from LowPricedMags on ebay for $4.99. Yesterday was able to change the address on my FHM subscription from a US address to my Canadian address, I'm subscribed until October 2009. Not able to change the Stuff/Maxim yet.

[lindmar]

Oh man, I hope this all works out.
Im a little peaved at the entrepreneur one...
Just ordered the 4 year maxim, blender, stuff

[trusoulja2g]

Received first issue of Giant today. Never read it before...the magazine is actually very good.

Free 1 yr sub still available here:
http://www.freebizmag.com/emailgiantmag07welcome.htm

[Fate]

Three weeks ago today I ordered 3 years of Stuff/Maxim/FHM from LowPricedMags on ebay for $4.99. Yesterday was able to change the address on my FHM subscription from a US address to my Canadian address, I'm subscribed until October 2009. Not able to change the Stuff/Maxim yet.

Update: Was able to change my Stuff Magazine sub address today. So that's 36 issues of FHM and Stuff for $4.99 US....so far. I'm happy.

[wolf30]

Received first issue of Giant today. Never read it before...the magazine is actually very good.

Free 1 yr sub still available here:
http://www.freebizmag.com/emailgiantmag07welcome.htm


Do we need to select one of those trade magazines on the next page in order to get Giant? It won't let me submit unless I select one of those business mags.

[trusoulja2g]

Do we need to select one of those trade magazines on the next page in order to get Giant? It won't let me submit unless I select one of those business mags.

You do not need to select the trade magazines. If it won't let you select Giant, that means your job profile doesn't meet their requirements. Try a different job profile...either student or some sort of business exec.

[jayk]

anyone know if you can get french canadian magazines like l'actualite this way?

[6millions]

The point of this thread is to get US subscriptions ( cheaper sometimes even free) then switch to a Canadian address at no additional charge.

Subscribing to US magazines from Canada is usually more expensive just because of shipping rates.

So in short, I don't think this can be applied to french magazines.
Unless you can get free subscriptions to french magazines from France then switch to a canadian address.

[trusoulja2g]

First issue of Golf Digest arrived today. Free sub available by creating account on www.shopcartusa.com

[rhainman]

I've signed up for a bunch of magazines, and I've changed my address successfully on the following:

EGM
Giant
GQ
Spin
Computer Shopper
Shape
Men's Fitness

For Shape and Men's Fitness the system (they use the same backend system) didn't recognize my email/mailing address info after many weeks, but when I emailed customer service with the change of address request, they were able to change the addresses. For others, my email address didn't work, but the mailing address did.

I'm still waiting for the ability to change the address for:

Muscle and Fitness
Red Herring
Blender
Rolling Stone
Seed

[wolf30]

First issue of Golf Digest arrived today. Free sub available by creating account on www.shopcartusa.com

Does shopcartusa.com even work? Anyone ever receive any mag subs from theme?

[trusoulja2g]

Does shopcartusa.com even work? Anyone ever receive any mag subs from theme?

I got Golf Digest and Details from there. Golf Digest arrived today. Still waiting for first issue of Details, but it's in the publisher's system and address changed.

[wolf30]

I got Golf Digest and Details from there. Golf Digest arrived today. Still waiting for first issue of Details, but it's in the publisher's system and address changed.

Cool. I'm gonna try and get men's health.

edit. I just registered and the magazines they offer aren't really that great. There was no maxim, computer shopper, fhm, not even the golf magazine you mentioned. BTW do you need to sign up with a us address or can you use a canadian one?

[wolf30]

Received first issue of Giant today. Never read it before...the magazine is actually very good.

Free 1 yr sub still available here:
http://www.freebizmag.com/emailgiantmag07welcome.htm

When job title, profiles etc..... did you use to get giant?

[trusoulja2g]

This is the current selection at shopcartusa.com - you get to pick one magazine for starting an account. You can get multiple mags by registering accounts w/ different email addresses. Sign up your account using a US address - your subscription will be sent there, then change with the publisher as usual.

Details
Freeskier Magazine
Golf Digest (labeled as Gold Digest)
Black Enterprise
Spin
Parents
Entrepreneur
Interview
Vibe
Shape
Shape en espanol

----

I don't remember the job profile I used for Giant...but I always use either an advertising exec or accounting exec position and it always works.

[trusoulja2g]

From slickdeals:

Free subs to GQ and Spin:
http://www.teenfreeway.com/otx/gqsp/wwp1a.htm

This requires qualifying based on age and ethnicity and taking a long survey. I haven't tried it.

[Smoothie]

First issue of Golf Digest arrived today. Free sub available by creating account on www.shopcartusa.com


How long since first subscribing to shopcart did it take to be able to change your address? Then how long after that before you got your first issue?

Also, can you just create more accounts with shopcart and get a few different mags this way?
Thanks!!!! :lol:

[the watcher]

how does shopcart work?
i signed up for their site but where are the magz?

[trusoulja2g]

Shopcartusa seems to process mag orders faster than average. I was able to change address on Details and Golf Digest within 2 weeks of signing up. Receiving first issue of the magazine seems to take 4+ weeks after changing address. I still haven't received my first issue of Details, which I did the address change on Aug 1. Golf Digest first issue came about 4 weeks after address change.

I still haven't received most of the magazines that I did the address change for. i.e. changed address for Maxim, FHM, Stuff at the end of July...haven't received any. I have received Red Herring for the past 2 weeks. edit: second issue of US News came today.

[wild]

thanks :D

[euphoria18_79]

I currently have a subscription to Stuff that is going to be running out soon. Is it possible to sign up with one of these sites, use a fake address and then email them to add the subscription onto my existing account? Or would they then realize that the i shouldnt have qualified for the free subscription?

[wild]

I currently have a subscription to Stuff that is going to be running out soon. Is it possible to sign up with one of these sites, use a fake address and then email them to add the subscription onto my existing account? Or would they then realize that the i shouldnt have qualified for the free subscription?

whats the worst that can happen? your subscription is running out anyways

[lindmar]

OK

Here is a question nonone has asked.
Has anyone done this and gotten nothing?

I did entrepreneur about 7 weeks ago now, account still cant be found.
GQ shows active paid subscription till 2010 but zero issues have been sent.

[KenA]

OK

Status update from me...

1. I ordered 2 year sub to Maxim, Blender, and Stuff end of july from ebay
2. Paid ebay'r and gave fake us address
3. Sept 07: checked STUFF magazine change of address form and found my fake address... fully paid 2 year subscription, change address to my real canadian address
4. Sept 07: checked maxim and blender for the fake address, address still can not be found... maybe another couple weeks.

as of Sept 07 still no issues, but looking GOOD and right on track since my STUFF subscription showed up and i was able to change the address on it... i should be getting my first STUFF issue next month if all goes well...

also i am hoping that my maxim and blender fake us address subscriptions will show up soon.

[lindmar]

OK

Status update from me...

1. I ordered 2 year sub to Maxim, Blender, and Stuff end of july from ebay
2. Paid ebay'r and gave fake us address
3. Sept 07: checked STUFF magazine change of address form and found my fake address... fully paid 2 year subscription, change address to my real canadian address
4. Sept 07: checked maxim and blender for the fake address, address still can not be found... maybe another couple weeks.

as of Sept 07 still no issues, but looking GOOD and right on track since my STUFF subscription showed up and i was able to change the address on it... i should be getting my first STUFF issue next month if all goes well...

also i am hoping that my maxim and blender fake us address subscriptions will show up soon.

Cool thanks, so I guess it looks like it takes maybe over a month, about 6 weeks for the maxim people... now blender and stuff...

[TrevorK]

OK

Status update from me...

1. I ordered 2 year sub to Maxim, Blender, and Stuff end of july from ebay
2. Paid ebay'r and gave fake us address
3. Sept 07: checked STUFF magazine change of address form and found my fake address... fully paid 2 year subscription, change address to my real canadian address
4. Sept 07: checked maxim and blender for the fake address, address still can not be found... maybe another couple weeks.

as of Sept 07 still no issues, but looking GOOD and right on track since my STUFF subscription showed up and i was able to change the address on it... i should be getting my first STUFF issue next month if all goes well...

also i am hoping that my maxim and blender fake us address subscriptions will show up soon.


I'll give my own status update too:

Signed up for Stuff, Vibe, Spin, Giant (all from Slickdeals). Have been able to change the address on all but Stuff 2 weeks later.

[keunganator]

does anyone know how to change address for mens fitness? i know u enter ur email and it takes u to another section, but u have to send the email to CS? and get them to change it?

btw i managed to change my GQ and Mensfitness magazine subs after about 2 weeks.

[trusoulja2g]

does anyone know how to change address for mens fitness? i know u enter ur email and it takes u to another section, but u have to send the email to CS? and get them to change it?

btw i managed to change my GQ and Mensfitness magazine subs after about 2 weeks.

For Mens Fitness, you have to email them. I did that and it worked.

[rhainman]

For Mens Fitness, you have to email them. I did that and it worked.

Same experience for me re: Men's fitness and Shape.

[wild]

hahaha i cant wait :D i'm going to have like 20 mags a month!

[Cas77]

For Mens Fitness, you have to email them. I did that and it worked.

How long after subscribing did you send that email? I'm in the same boat with Best Life (by Men's Health). It's an ebay sub and I don't want to email them before they receive the initial sub.

[Fate]

Update: Was able to change my Stuff Magazine sub address today. So that's 36 issues of FHM and Stuff for $4.99 US....so far. I'm happy.

Checked this morning and was able to change my Maxim sub as well. Sweet. 3years of FHM, Stuff and Maxim for $4.99 US. Here's my account status at Maxim:
Our records show that this order originated from the NATIONAL PUBLISHERS EXCHANGE. Our records show that your account is paid in full and will expire with the ISS#08 2009 issue.

Thanks OP. Now just need to start receiving these. :p

[wild]

Checked this morning and was able to change my Maxim sub as well. Sweet. 3years of FHM, Stuff and Maxim for $4.99 US. Here's my account status at Maxim:


Thanks OP. Now just need to start receiving these. :p

sweeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeet i can't wait :D

[KenA]

Sweeeeeeeeeet just checked my maxim this morning and was able to change my address!!! Also was able to change my blender address too!!!


So this is the rundown of what i did.

Bought 4 YEAR SUBSCRIPTION to Blender, Stuff, and Maxim on ebay for $4.

Gave a FAKE US ADDRESS.

Changed the FAKE US ADDRESS to real CAN address 5 weeks later!!!

I now have successfully changed my blender, stuff and maxim subscriptions and am just waiting for the first issue now.. will keep you posted.. im starting to think about purchasing more subscriptions now :)

[Fate]

... im starting to think about purchasing more subscriptions now :)

So am I but....I told my wife that I'm going to start getting Maxim, Stuff, FHM, EGM and Giant and she figures the mail carrier is going to get pissed. My wife thinks that going from no subs (not including chickadee and chirp) to 5 a month is going to upset her (the mail carrier).

Then her next sentance was "can you find me a deal on a People sub?" I've tried, nothing doing yet.

[KenA]

So am I but....I told my wife that I'm going to start getting Maxim, Stuff, FHM, EGM and Giant and she figures the mail carrier is going to get pissed. My wife thinks that going from no subs (not including chickadee and chirp) to 5 a month is going to upset her (the mail carrier).

Then her next sentance was "can you find me a deal on a People sub?" I've tried, nothing doing yet.

heheh i got the same thing! but she asked for 'cosmo'

[trusoulja2g]

How long after subscribing did you send that email? I'm in the same boat with Best Life (by Men's Health). It's an ebay sub and I don't want to email them before they receive the initial sub.

About 4 weeks after.

[scoop]

Glad to see everyone is having great success with this. I just realized my FHM is about to run out - I better start scouring for a deal. :D

[9Doorz]

just a tip i emailed vibe, blender, giant, and stuff, and maxim with my old fake(usa) address and asked them to change it to my new(canadin) one. Becasue i was having trouble signing in with my fake(may have entered it wrong when i signed up? i did the ebay thing for the stuff/fhm/maxim) anyways within 2 days they all got back to me saying they have changed my adress for me. and was able to sign into the database a week later to check.

[c001m4n]

For people who ordered online, did you even bother to let the eBay seller know your Paypal address? Or just sent the payment without an address and added a US address in the comments?

[trusoulja2g]

just a tip i emailed vibe, blender, giant, and stuff, and maxim with my old fake(usa) address and asked them to change it to my new(canadin) one. Becasue i was having trouble signing in with my fake(may have entered it wrong when i signed up? i did the ebay thing for the stuff/fhm/maxim) anyways within 2 days they all got back to me saying they have changed my adress for me. and was able to sign into the database a week later to check.

What's the email address for Vibe? I can't find it.
Has anyone actually received first issues of mags like Maxim, Stuff, FHM, Vibe, Spin, GQ, Details, Blender, etc.? I did the address change for all of them in early August but haven't received the first issues yet.

[6millions]

For people who ordered online, did you even bother to let the eBay seller know your Paypal address? Or just sent the payment without an address and added a US address in the comments?

Most ebay sellers specifically ask to include the address in the comments section so that you can give your subscription as a gift ;)

I haven't received my first issue yet either. Following the initial poster's instructions I think that we are only able to change address once the first issue is sent to our fake address. This would mean that if I changed the address during August ( September issue), I am only going to receive the October issue at my real address.

[lindmar]

What's the email address for Vibe? I can't find it.
Has anyone actually received first issues of mags like Maxim, Stuff, FHM, Vibe, Spin, GQ, Details, Blender, etc.? I did the address change for all of them in early August but haven't received the first issues yet.


You should email CS and ask them if you can expect your first issue soon or you should keep buying them.

[KenA]

yeah i can't find the VIBE change of address form either.

[Fate]

yeah i can't find the VIBE change of address form either.

Vibe (https://w1.buysub.com/servlet/CSGateway?cds_mag_code=VBE) change of address.

[trusoulja2g]

First issues of Rolling Stone and the Economist arrived today.
The Economist is far from free, but the cheapest subscription I've found is if you start a US academic subscription, then switch to Canada...$77 USD for one year.

https://www.economistacademic.com/index.cfm?action=sso

[GamerRoy]

i changed my vibe and it said a customer service rep will contact u shortly

[KenA]

i was just able to change my VIBE and SPIN address that i subscribed to with bizmagz...

should get them soon =)

[grumps]

First issues of Rolling Stone and the Economist arrived today.
The Economist is far from free, but the cheapest subscription I've found is if you start a US academic subscription, then switch to Canada...$77 USD for one year.

https://www.economistacademic.com/index.cfm?action=sso

How do they verify your academic status? This seems like a HOT deal.

[trusoulja2g]

As far as I can tell, they do not verify your academic status.

First issues of Maxim, Blender, and Links have arrived.

[caseyc]

I decided to give this a try as I found a 4 year subscription to Maxim, Stuff & Blender on eBay for $2.99 w/ "free shipping". I can't say no to a possible 36 magazines a year for the next 4 years for $2.99, and with the success rate that this has seemed to have I'm pretty optimistic.

How long do you normally have to wait after purchasing before you can access your account info? Do they normally notify you when your account has been set up?

[wild]

They do not notify you and it usually takes 4 or more weeks to be able to change your address. Good deal if you can stand the wait :D

[KenA]

I have successfully changed the address on the following magazines! My mailman is gonna be a very busy guy! =)

MAXIM
BLENDER
VIBE
STUFF
FHM
SPIN
DETAILS
EGM

[john widow]

So you get all those magazines for free!? WOW, also, is this illegal? I'm confused. Will someone explain to me why and how this works?

[rhainman]

So you get all those magazines for free!? WOW, also, is this illegal? I'm confused. Will someone explain to me why and how this works?

Uhh. Read the first post?

[trusoulja2g]

So you get all those magazines for free!? WOW, also, is this illegal? I'm confused. Will someone explain to me why and how this works?

Illegal? LOL!
This is simply an address switch, the same as if an American moved to Canada. I have not seen any magazine that charges extra for moving from US to Canada.

These free or super cheap magazines are available in US because publishers offer them to artificially boost their circulation numbers, on which they base their advertising rates. The publishers offer these subscriptions through clearinghouses. The clearinghouses do not offer these subs to Canada because it's not worth it...we're a small market.

It's not like anyone's getting ripped off. The additional cost of mailing to Canada is negligble (so is the effect of RFDers doing this "trick"). In fact, some publishers have nearly identical subscription rates for US & Canada which account only for the exchange rate...look at any of the Time Inc. magazines like Time, Fortune, Entertainment Weekly, etc.

[ashs]

i cant change my stuff magazine address :-S i emaied them and they asked for some 18 digit number (that appears on the magazines ) :-/

[wild]

So you get all those magazines for free!? WOW, also, is this illegal? I'm confused. Will someone explain to me why and how this works?

Since when was it illegal to move from the USA to Canada?

[mahjongmaniac]

So you get all those magazines for free!? WOW, also, is this illegal? I'm confused. Will someone explain to me why and how this works?

^ you said it... :P

[lindmar]

Here is my update.

Entreprenuer changed - I ordered 3 years from ebay. The subscription is for 1. The seller refunded my the total price and said sorry he screwed up.
So FREE and Address changed.

GQ Magazine till 2010 - First issue is in The Mail

Blender - Address Changed Today - 44 Issues - 2010 Expiration
Stuff - Address Changed Today - 44 Issues - 2010 Expiry

Waiting on
Maxim
Fast Company
Fly Fisherman
Golf Digest

[lindmar]

i cant change my stuff magazine address :-S i emaied them and they asked for some 18 digit number (that appears on the magazines ) :-/


it's not in the system yet.
My US address to about 7 weeks to show up.

[scoop]

My free FHM subscription of many years finally ran out. Kind of nostalgic as I think this was the first magazine I tried in discovering that switching the address to Canada works. Im not too worked up though as I still have Maxim and Stuff till 2010. :D

Unable to find another free FHM, I bit the bullet and paid *gasp* for a 2 year subscription on Ebay. Also decided to go for Popular Mechanics and one called Outside which looks interesting.

Hopefully the latter two will work with the address switch as Ive not tried them before.

Item Title: FHM FOR HIM MAGAZINE SUBSCRIPTION 2 YEARS
Total Price: $4.99

Item Title: OUTSIDE MAGAZINE SUBSCRIPTION 3 YEARS
Total Price: $3.99

Item Title: POPULAR MECHANICS MAGAZINE SUBSCRIPTION 3 YRS
Total Price: $10.56

edit - dammit, just found another ebay seller selling three years of FHM for $4.00 :mad:

[scoop]

Thought it would be useful to list the Ebay sellers that everyone has found cheap mags with. These are the ones that I found. If you have found others let me know and Ill add the names to the first post. If anyone can verify that these guys came through for you let me know.

anjones78 - unverified
cheapsubscriptions - unverified
lowpricedmags - unverified

[brunes]

Just a question - every store I see that sells subscriptions on eBay ships them automatically to your registered Paypal shipping address. So how are people signing up for these and getting them shipped to American addresses initially?

[scoop]

Just a question - every store I see that sells subscriptions on eBay ships them automatically to your registered Paypal shipping address. So how are people signing up for these and getting them shipped to American addresses initially?
Of the three i mentioned, I just bought magazines from lowpricedmags so I cant say for the other two. The lowpricedmags site asked me for the shipping address for each magazine, separate of the paypal address. At the very least I would think you could contact the seller and tell him you need the magazine shipped to your American address. I doubt very much he cares where its shipped to as long as he gets his money. If you want to make something up tell him its a gift for a friend in the States, or that you have a second address in the States.

[Cas77]

Thought it would be useful to list the Ebay sellers that everyone has found cheap mags with. These are the ones that I found. If you have found others let me know and Ill add the names to the first post. If anyone can verify that these guys came through for you let me know.

anjones78 - unverified
cheapsubscriptions - unverified
lowpricedmags - unverified

Here are a few more I'm dealing with. All unverified as of yet...will update as they become verified.

msugirl99
clayman3532

[scoop]

Here are a few more I'm dealing with. All unverified as of yet...will update as they become verified.

msugirl99
clayman3532
cool - ill add these to the first post. let me know when you get the mags...

[KenA]

Thought it would be useful to list the Ebay sellers that everyone has found cheap mags with. These are the ones that I found. If you have found others let me know and Ill add the names to the first post. If anyone can verify that these guys came through for you let me know.

anjones78 - unverified
cheapsubscriptions - unverified
lowpricedmags - unverified

i can verify that anjones is a great seller... bought maxim, stuff, and blender from them and it was added within days... showed up on the website 3 weeks later.... a++ communication too with them.

[scoop]

i can verify that anjones is a great seller... bought maxim, stuff, and blender from them and it was added within days... showed up on the website 3 weeks later.... a++ communication too with them.
thanks - ill add him as verified...

[rhainman]

I successfully ordered and switched GQ from clayman3532, so you can verify him.

[6millions]

It's not like anyone's getting ripped off. The additional cost of mailing to Canada is negligble (so is the effect of RFDers doing this "trick"). In fact, some publishers have nearly identical subscription rates for US & Canada which account only for the exchange rate...look at any of the Time Inc. magazines like Time, Fortune, Entertainment Weekly, etc.

I don't think this is illegal either but it's still a loophole that some might find unethical.

About the subscription rate being the same in canada, I also found some that had a big difference:

Playboy ( 1 year) US 15.96 usd, CAN 35.97 usd
Maxim ( 1 year) US 14.97 usd, CAN 24.97 usd
Stuff ( 1 year) US 9.97 usd, CAN 19.97 usd

[Acuratl]

just got a 3 year sub for golf digest for dad 8.95 USD, its a bit but still good mag :D

[KenA]

oh man.. playboy.. got to get me a subscription to that one! :D

[rag]

Just a question - every store I see that sells subscriptions on eBay ships them automatically to your registered Paypal shipping address. So how are people signing up for these and getting them shipped to American addresses initially?

You can add whatever addresses you like to your paypal account and just have them dormant. When you go to pay just go into your account setup page and click on the address you want to use that time.

Wired magazine, (which I ordered for $2.99 for 2 years on ebay) is $10 to the usa but $40us to Canada for 1 year!

[espeed]

did anyone manage to change address BEFORE 4 weeks after ordering?

[trusoulja2g]

did anyone manage to change address BEFORE 4 weeks after ordering?

I was able to change most of the magazines mentioned in this thread in less than 4 weeks. 2-3 weeks has been standard for me. However, I'm still waiting on a couple magazines that I haven't been able to change in over 4 weeks.

[KenA]

just purchased another subscription...

3 years of FHM for $3 on ebay.

i'll let you know how that one goes too!

[trusoulja2g]

First issues of Spin and Stuff arrived today (October issues).

[KenA]

looks like they're shipping the october issues now!!

im finally gonna find out if this thing worked or not! woo hoo!

[tchai]

Got Men's Fitness magazine a few days ago

Ordered: 28 July 2006
Changed Address: 8 August 2006
Received 1st Issue: 22 Sept 2006

[rag]

Finaaly got to change my WIRED info, took 5 weeks. Still 1st issue is not till November so I didn't miss any of my 2 years.

A damn good deal for $2.99us off ebay , adamd4nd is the seller, rated 848 with 100%ive feedback.

[ThirteenInchMags]

Just purchased a subscription from anjones78 on ebay.

1) I entered my US Address by "contacting seller on ebay" and in the "paypal notes"...is this sufficient?

2) How do we change the SHIPPING ADDRESS for MAXIM if we never entered information for our EMAIL ADDRESS? How would we log into our account without this information?

Thanks,
Mike

[caseyc]

Just purchased a subscription from anjones78 on ebay.

1) I entered my US Address by "contacting seller on ebay" and in the "paypal notes"...is this sufficient?

2) How do we change the SHIPPING ADDRESS for MAXIM if we never entered information for our EMAIL ADDRESS? How would we log into our account without this information?

Thanks,
Mike

I bought from the same seller. All they ask is that you put the shipping address in the paypal comments when you check out.

Maxim Address Change (http://www.maximonline.com/ml_public/cust_svc/). You'll have to wait 4-8 weeks before they process your order, and then you can go in and change everything.

[ThirteenInchMags]

This pretty much sums it all

Thanks for the quick reply...
So where they ask for the EMAIL ADDRESS.... you just left that blank and it worked?

nope.. i put my email address in.. and it added it to my account, the email address isn't used in the validation form, its just used to attach a email to your account. so when i put my email address in, it was attached to my maxim account.

Mike

Just purchased a subscription from anjones78 on ebay.

1) I entered my US Address by "contacting seller on ebay" and in the "paypal notes"...is this sufficient?

Yeap, she is very good at communicating by email so if there is any confusion just email her to straighten things out.

2) How do we change the SHIPPING ADDRESS for MAXIM if we never entered information for our EMAIL ADDRESS? How would we log into our account without this information?
no email address needed when you change shipping address, all you have to do is put in your fake us address and change it to the real canadian address. only thing needed to login is the address, nothing else.

3) When should my information be ready so that I can log in?
usually takes 3-4 weeks.

Thanks,
Mike

[lindmar]

I am trying to look up golf digest

Can anyone tell me, am I going nuts or does this form just not work????
https://w1.buysub.com/pubs/N3/GLF/GLF_EmailAcctNumberEntryForm.jsp?cds_page_id=10291&cds_mag_code=GLF&id=1159464001116&lsid=62711212024030490&vid=5

No matter what code I enter, I can't get past that first screen.

[Kirilenko47]

^^ I got past that screen. The code is 5 characters. Using Firefox 1.5.0.7 if that matters...

Anyway, has anyone received the October issues of mags such as EGM, Travel+Leisure, CGW, Spa, etc...
If I remember correctly, aren't we supposed to get the mags in the last week of the previous month?

[scoop]

Dont buy magazines from Ebay user cheapsubscriptions. I noticed that he is charging a delivery charge on his mags. There shouldnt be a delivery charge as the magazine is delivered by the publisher. I wrote him to ask what the delivery charge was for and he replied that the delivery cost is part of the subscription cost - which makes his subscriptions twice as high as the other sellers.

[6millions]

Unfortunately, that's now a pretty common practice on eBay.
There are a lot of items at 1$ buy it now with 99$ shipping charges...

[9Doorz]

i can't change maxium mags address? just haven't been able to log in and i can't find an email address to send them a message. does anyone know there customer service email address?

[llcooljayce]

I just purchased 3 years of Wired magazine for $5.70 CAD from ebayer lowpricedmags.

Anyone know how to contact Wired to change the address?

[KenA]

i can't change maxium mags address? just haven't been able to log in and i can't find an email address to send them a message. does anyone know there customer service email address?

how long has it been? it usualy takes 4 weeks to be able to login

[KenA]

I just purchased 3 years of Wired magazine for $5.70 CAD from ebayer lowpricedmags.

Anyone know how to contact Wired to change the address?

wait 4 weeks.. then go to the website on post #1

[Daf]

anyone have any more- free online subscriptions

[trusoulja2g]

This week, received first issues of GQ, Vibe and Wired (all October issues).

This is a list of magazines that I've signed up for and already arrived:
GQ
Vibe
Wired
Maxim
Stuff
US News & World Report
The Economist
Giant
Rolling Stone
Golf Digest
Spin
Links
Red Herring
Blender

[glenvb]

Unfortunately, that's now a pretty common practice on eBay.
There are a lot of items at 1$ buy it now with 99$ shipping charges...

This is a way of bypassing part of the listing fee on eBay, I understand.

[game]

This week, received first issues of GQ, Vibe and Wired (all October issues).

This is a list of magazines that I've signed up for and already arrived:
GQ
Vibe
Wired
Maxim
Stuff
US News & World Report
The Economist
Giant
Rolling Stone
Golf Digest
Spin
Links
Red Herring
Blender

new to this thread....how/where did you sign up for these mags?
thanks

[DarkReaper]

Address has been changed. Now to wait...

BTW, I don't get the magazines on Ebay. How can they offer a subscription for only a few dollars?

[rag]

I posted about this a few posts ago! I wish I got 3 years instead of 2 now I know it works.

Go to the wired website in 4 or 5 weeks type in your fake us address to bring up your account details, email doesn't seems to work. Now I am able to access my account, I can see they have my correct email but it still doesn't show up on search.


I just purchased 3 years of Wired magazine for $5.70 CAD from ebayer lowpricedmags.

Anyone know how to contact Wired to change the address?

[wild]

just wanted to validate an ebay seller lowpricedmags

bought 3 years of details of them sept 7 and was able to change the address sept 30

[evoviii]

wow of the verified sellers, i only found lowpricedmags to have men's health but at $24.97 which is still saving money but nothing compared to the other deals.

Did anyone buy men's health for cheaper or men's fitness for less than 14.97?

[evoviii]

can anyone verify msugirl99?

[wild]

wow of the verified sellers, i only found lowpricedmags to have men's health but at $24.97 which is still saving money but nothing compared to the other deals.

Did anyone buy men's health for cheaper or men's fitness for less than 14.97?

use the ebay search feature and find another seller....

if they scam you its only $4-5 bucks

[trusoulja2g]

First issue of FHM showed up today.
Don't worry too much about verified sellers. I just buy from whoever's cheapest, assuming they have 100+ feedback and 95%+ positive. The no S&H fee sellers are usually cheaper.

[wild]

First issue of FHM showed up today.
Don't worry too much about verified sellers. I just buy from whoever's cheapest, assuming they have 100+ feedback and 95%+ positive. The no S&H fee sellers are usually cheaper.

quoted for the truth!

[GamerRoy]

received my 1st issue of Giant today woooo

[evoviii]

Well I ordered Men's Fitness and Computer Gaming World, both 1 yr from msugirl99

[Tha DraGun]

klwh from Ebay is pretty cheap. It cost only $2.95 for 3 years of Maxim, Stuff, And FHM. No shipping! :) His ebay store is http://stores.ebay.com/Gold-Coast-Magazines

How long usually does everyone wait to change the magazine subscription address? It doesnt matter too much because I'm sending it to my parents house in Indiana, but I still wanted to get it delivered here as soon as I can.

[JWL]

I've successfully changed the address for Oprah magazine to a Cdn address.

Although the subscription started Sept 18th, they sent the Sept 10th issue to the US address. I've asked them to extend the subscription for a month since my wife already has the Sept issue. We'll see. At worst she'll get 11 months for the price of 1 month.

[wild]

I've successfully changed the address for Oprah magazine to a Cdn address.

Although the subscription started Sept 18th, they sent the Sept 10th issue to the US address. I've asked them to extend the subscription for a month since my wife already has the Sept issue. We'll see. At worst she'll get 11 months for the price of 1 month.

You get my cheapskate of the week award :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:

Previous winners include a RFD member who drove 40km to save $0.90 on a $280 video card (he forgot he had to pay for gas:lol: :lol: :lol: )

[Oscar11]

Has anyone tried this with news or current event magazines?

like Time or Newsweek?

[wild]

Has anyone tried this with news or current event magazines?

like Time or Newsweek?

Theres a guy who is selling time for $10

seems good to me! its only $10 so if you get ripped off dispute it via paypal

no need to slit any wrists if you lose its $10 :lol: :lol: :lol:

[Oscar11]

Theres a guy who is selling time for $10

seems good to me! its only $10 so if you get ripped off dispute it via paypal

no need to slit any wrists if you lose its $10 :lol: :lol: :lol:



I'm sure it'll work as advertised, but I'm just wondering if Time will accept the address change. Has anyone had success with time or newsweek?

[wild]

I'm sure it'll work as advertised, but I'm just wondering if Time will accept the address change. Has anyone had success with time or newsweek?

Why wouldn't it work? It's not illegal to change your address :D

[JWL]

You get my cheapskate of the week award :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:

Previous winners include a RFD member who drove 40km to save $0.90 on a $280 video card (he forgot he had to pay for gas:lol: :lol: :lol: )

Thanks??????? :confused: :confused: :confused:

[joshmxpx]

Dont buy magazines from Ebay user cheapsubscriptions. I noticed that he is charging a delivery charge on his mags. There shouldnt be a delivery charge as the magazine is delivered by the publisher. I wrote him to ask what the delivery charge was for and he replied that the delivery cost is part of the subscription cost - which makes his subscriptions twice as high as the other sellers.

I have bought three off of him and had no problems. They are priced a little higher, but he had some that no one else did and they still end up costing less than buying 1 or 2 issues on the newstands.

[scoop]

I have bought three off of him and had no problems. They are priced a little higher, but he had some that no one else did and they still end up costing less than buying 1 or 2 issues on the newstands.
Dont think he will give problems but I wont buy from anyone that tries to "fool" the buyer into thinking the price is lower. Ive got no problem with anyone charging more, but put it in the price - not as shipping charges which dont exist.

[trusoulja2g]

Theres a guy who is selling time for $10

seems good to me! its only $10 so if you get ripped off dispute it via paypal

no need to slit any wrists if you lose its $10 :lol: :lol: :lol:

I bought Time for $10 about 2 weeks ago. The order is in their system. However, Time's website does not let you select a Canadian province when doing a change-of-address. I would assume that this applies to all the magazines from that publisher, including Sports Illustrated, Fortune, Business 2.0, etc. I sent them an email requesting the address change...will report back.

First issue of EGM came.

[wild]

I have bought three off of him and had no problems. They are priced a little higher, but he had some that no one else did and they still end up costing less than buying 1 or 2 issues on the newstands.

Exactly, its not like he is hiding the cost.... scroll to the bottom of the page and find out the "shipping" cost

[trusoulja2g]

Received confirmation from Time customer service that address was successfully changed!

[Cyrus]

I got my first free EGM today! :) Thanks OP and everyone who's contributed!

[GamerRoy]

got my first issue of EGM also ty to OP also great work

[confused]

Damn, got in late for this bandwagon... as of today, i have ordered the following:

Blender
Maxim
Stuff
GQ
Muscle & Fitness
Computer Shopper
Inc
Entrepeneur

looking to get Men's Health, Road & Track, Motortrend

[trusoulja2g]

First issues of Sporting News and ESPN Magazine came yesterday.

[Intricated]

klwh from Ebay is pretty cheap. It cost only $2.95 for 3 years of Maxim, Stuff, And FHM. No shipping! :) His ebay store is http://stores.ebay.com/Gold-Coast-MagazinesThanks for the headsup, just purchased a Maxim/FHM 4-year subscription for around $4 CA (3 left). I did notice that klwh does have that S&H fee for some of the listings, so be wary of it.

[seshwan]

somehow I missed this thread til now, but I'm jumping all over this one. Thanks OP!

[Devvv]

To everyone who've recently received their free EGM magazine, what offer did you complete? I completely at least 3 free EGM magazine offers but received zilch! :(

[seshwan]

just ordered the following off of eBay, all are 3 year subscriptions except fhm which is 3 years. This is what I paid in U.S. including shipping. I'll let you guys know how it goes.

Men's Fitness $2.99
FHM, Maxim, Stuff $5.00
Car & Driver $8.84
Road & Track $9.94

Total $26.77 or $30.88 Cdn for 264 issues. Not bad.

[Ch28]

klwh from Ebay is pretty cheap. It cost only $2.95 for 3 years of Maxim, Stuff, And FHM. No shipping! :) His ebay store is http://stores.ebay.com/Gold-Coast-Magazines

How long usually does everyone wait to change the magazine subscription address? It doesnt matter too much because I'm sending it to my parents house in Indiana, but I still wanted to get it delivered here as soon as I can.

I checked that buyer and most of his subscriptions had shipping fees

I asked him if he'll do it for Canadian addresses and he said no.

[stoppy]

Has anyone been successful with Seed Magazine (science)? It's from the original list of trade mags that were offered free. I've registered almost 7 weeks ago and still don't have a profile to change addresses yet. Anyone else with any luck with this particular magazine?
~stoppy

[wild]

I checked that buyer and most of his subscriptions had shipping fees

I asked him if he'll do it for Canadian addresses and he said no. Can somebody clarify how to get this deal working? 22 pages is a little too much when looking for info :(

Read the first post :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:

[hawk99]

just bought from this lady. I'll let you know if it works out


http://cgi.ebay.ca/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=140039040763&ssPageName=ADME:B:EOIBSA:CA:11

[ludedude]

This is spin magazine
http://a388.g.akamai.net/7/388/1603/0001/www.freebizmag.com/emailspinmag01welcome.htm
answer with questions relating to the music business. Worked for me.

Was also offered Golf and Leisure for a year.

[wild]

This is spin magazine
http://a388.g.akamai.net/7/388/1603/0001/www.freebizmag.com/emailspinmag01welcome.htm
answer with questions relating to the music business. Worked for me.

Was also offered Golf and Leisure for a year.

Thanks :D my mailman is going to HATE me hahahahhaha

[firehawk12]

Just wondering, does this work for renewals, or do you basically have to get a new subscription and start over?

[wild]

i'm not sure how you could get it to work for a renewal but if you figure it out let me know :D

my thinking is this just subscribe 2 months or so before you are about to expire... send it to new york or whatever....

once you become active send it to your house address but slightly change your name :D

like rob becomes ron or something :D

[JWL]

Just wondering, does this work for renewals, or do you basically have to get a new subscription and start over?

I think some earlier posts indicated that you can stack subscriptions so if you have one already and then add another you can get them to add the subscriptions.

[scoop]

I think some earlier posts indicated that you can stack subscriptions so if you have one already and then add another you can get them to add the subscriptions.

Yes this works for some Mags. I know I have done it with Maxim and Stuff. After you have both mags coming to your CDN address, just call them up, say you have two mags coming and you want to consolidate into one subscription.

[amovilea]

Anybody concerned about not being able to reach the change of address site at:
http://www.sjev.net/magazineaddress.html

Haven't had any luck getting to it the last few days.

[GenerationX]

Ive been checking out the main site for over a year, but just discovered the forums today. Some great info here! Sorry if this is common knowledge, but I couldnt find it while doing a search and I think many will appreciate the info...

As Ive seen from many posts here, most are aware of the free subscriptions to many popular magazines you can get if you live in the States. Checking sites like fatwallet.com is one of the places I keep my eyes open for these free subscriptions. **Please note Im telling you the method of how to take advantage of these offers you may find if you live in Canada.

All I do is sign up with an American address. I use a hotel I stayed at in Dallas a few years ago. Depending on the magazine, you sign in to the site 6-8 weeks later and change your sign-up address to your Canadian one. I have recieved, for free, Maxim, FHM, Stuff, Mens Health, Sporting News and some outdoor magazine (I think its called outdoor life) for a couple of years now delivered right to my door in Ontario.

You have to keep your eyes open for the free offers, but dont be discouraged if they say USA only. Here is a site with most magazine's "change of address page": http://www.sjev.net/magazineaddress.html **Note - this is not a page with free subscription offers, but is a site you can use to change your address when you sign up elsewhere for a free subscription. In my experience it takes 6-10 weeks before you can sign in and change your address.

Make sure you record the exact name and address you sign up with, as you will need this info to change the address. This hasnt worked for me with all magazines, but I can vouch that it works for the 6 I mentioned above.

Hope this helps some out, and if anyone finds a new FHM subscription, let me know as mine expires in a few months. :D

*****

One more tip - I use an email address I created just for this purpose. It gets a lot of spam, so dont sign up for these offers with your regular address.

*****

If you cant find free magazines several posters have had success buying cheap subscriptions from ebay and using the method outlined above to ultimately switch the address to your Canadian one.

Here are some ebay sellers that sell cheap magazine subscriptions as of Sept 2006. If you have found others let me know and Ill add the names to the list. If anyone can verify that you purchsed a subscription from one of these sellers, and successfully received it to Canada, let me know.

anjones78 - verified by KenA
lowpricedmags - verified by wild
msugirl99 - unverified
clayman3532 - verified by rhainman
lacheapmagz - verified by JWL

Thanks :D

[joshmxpx]

Anybody concerned about not being able to reach the change of address site at:
http://www.sjev.net/magazineaddress.html

Haven't had any luck getting to it the last few days.

Just go to the magazine site and go to the customer service section. Every magazine should have a customer service site where you can change their address. You might just have to do a little work this way....

[Kirilenko47]

Anybody concerned about not being able to reach the change of address site at:
http://www.sjev.net/magazineaddress.html

Haven't had any luck getting to it the last few days.

That site goes on and off sometimes so you could just keep checking back.

Or, you could go to this alternate site that someone posted a while back. I have it bookmarked so you don't have to go digging. It's not as complete of a list but it does the job for most.

http://www.bargainshare.com/index.php?showtopic=51552

[wild]

Anybody concerned about not being able to reach the change of address site at:
http://www.sjev.net/magazineaddress.html

Haven't had any luck getting to it the last few days.

paste the url in google

search

click on the cached result

a winnar is you :cheesygri

[confused]

damn gotta wait a while... its only been a week

[wild]

damn gotta wait a while... its only been a week

i'm not complaining :) I got 3 years of wired for $4

it's been ~2.5 weeks still not able to change my sub yet b/c its not in their system, ah well i check every other day :D

[evoviii]

yep I plan on using customer service site of each magazine I ordered.

I wonder what the hotel will think when they receive the first issues.

[Fate]

Three weeks ago today I ordered 3 years of Stuff/Maxim/FHM from LowPricedMags on ebay for $4.99. Yesterday was able to change the address on my FHM subscription from a US address to my Canadian address, I'm subscribed until October 2009. Not able to change the Stuff/Maxim yet.

Finally received my first issue of FHM on Friday. It's been just over 2 months since I first ordered. It takes a long time, but at 3 years of those 3 mags for $5, I can't complain too much.

[jenseto]

This is her ebay store http://stores.ebay.com/Show-Me-Subscriptions

**Note: This email was dated October 16 and I haven't been able to change my address online yet but will update this once the address change is complete.**

After I paid for my subscriptions, I got this email...

"Thank you for your order and prompt payment! I will be sending the order into the publishers ASAP. I will be leaving you positive feedback and would appreciate the same in return when you get your first issue! I do have more magazines in my ebay store, and I have many that I haven't gotten listed yet. If there are any that you are wanting and don't see in my store feel free to contact me for availability and prices. Please note that it may take 8-14 weeks to get your first issue in the mail.
As a thank you for your order, you may choose as many as you would like of the following magazine subscriptions for free.
Blender- 4 years
Maxim 4 years
Latina 3 years
Shape 3 years
Stuff 4 years
Vibe Vixen 4 years
Computer Shopper 3 years
Muscle and Fitness 2 years
Bicycling 4 years
Outside 3 years

Thank you!
Amanda
Show Me Subscriptions"

[joshmxpx]

This is her ebay store http://stores.ebay.com/Show-Me-Subscriptions

**Note: This email was dated October 16 and I haven't been able to change my address online yet but will update this once the address change is complete.**

After I paid for my subscriptions, I got this email...

"Thank you for your order and prompt payment! I will be sending the order into the publishers ASAP. I will be leaving you positive feedback and would appreciate the same in return when you get your first issue! I do have more magazines in my ebay store, and I have many that I haven't gotten listed yet. If there are any that you are wanting and don't see in my store feel free to contact me for availability and prices. Please note that it may take 8-14 weeks to get your first issue in the mail.
As a thank you for your order, you may choose as many as you would like of the following magazine subscriptions for free.
Blender- 4 years
Maxim 4 years
Latina 3 years
Shape 3 years
Stuff 4 years
Vibe Vixen 4 years
Computer Shopper 3 years
Muscle and Fitness 2 years
Bicycling 4 years
Outside 3 years

Thank you!
Amanda
Show Me Subscriptions"

So buy purchasing one of this sellers subs, you can pick as many as you want out of that list for free? Too bad none of those are too appealing but good deal for someone who reads those mags.

[GamerRoy]

any idea where i can get the sporting news again, link is dead, also where is the link to change the addy for tips and tricks magazine

[wild]

Finally received my first issue of FHM on Friday. It's been just over 2 months since I first ordered. It takes a long time, but at 3 years of those 3 mags for $5, I can't complain too much.

lmao you cant complain AT ALL!

for less then a meal at mcdonalds you just got 108 magazine issues which works out to be $0.04 per issue

how can you possibly complain about that? :lol: :lol: :lol:

[rvs007]

I'm trying to add a U.S. address to my paypal account so that I can order the mags off Ebay. But it won't let me at a U.S. address? Can someone show me how this is done? Thank you!

[trusoulja2g]

You don't need a US address on Paypal. Just type in the US address you want to use in the comments section when you make your payment.

[TrevorK]

I'm trying to add a U.S. address to my paypal account so that I can order the mags off Ebay. But it won't let me at a U.S. address? Can someone show me how this is done? Thank you!

I had an out of date Canadian address on there (Not as my primary address) and just edited it. Perhaps add in a new address, then modify it to the US one.

[TrevorK]

I just ordered some, thought I'd post one of the better deals I've found.

Stuff/FHM/Maxim 3 Year Subscriptions 2.95 USD
http://cgi.ebay.com/Maxim-Stuff-FHM-Magazine-3-Year-Subscription_W0QQitemZ300039014468QQihZ020QQcatego ryZ29257QQcmdZViewItem


Althought I've noticed that the car magazines are harder to get for such rock bottom prices. The only one I was able to score was Motor Trend for $9.00 USD for 4 years.

[wild]

I just ordered some, thought I'd post one of the better deals I've found.

Stuff/FHM/Maxim 3 Year Subscriptions 2.95 USD
http://cgi.ebay.com/Maxim-Stuff-FHM-Magazine-3-Year-Subscription_W0QQitemZ300039014468QQihZ020QQcatego ryZ29257QQcmdZViewItem


Althought I've noticed that the car magazines are harder to get for such rock bottom prices. The only one I was able to score was Motor Trend for $9.00 USD for 4 years.

perhaps it has something to do with the number of subscriptions? either way 4 years for $9 is great :)

[ThirteenInchMags]

I won my ebay bid about 3 weeks ago. Tried to change addresses today for Maxim Blender and FHM without any success. However, I did receive a confirmation email a week later from the ebay seller, saying that "I(they) will be sending the order into the publishers ASAP." Should I wait for 3 weeks AFTER the confirmation email or should it be working now?

[TrevorK]

I won my ebay bid about 3 weeks ago. Tried to change addresses today for Maxim Blender and FHM without any success. However, I did receive a confirmation email a week later from the ebay seller, saying that "I(they) will be sending the order into the publishers ASAP." Should I wait for 3 weeks AFTER the confirmation email or should it be working now?

I've talked to a couple sellers on ebay and they all told me the same thing. The reason they advertise a 8-12 week wait is because they enter in the order with a third party, who then enters it in with the publisher. I was told to wait 4-6 weeks before trying to change my address.

[Apollyon]

I ordered Maxim, FHM, Stuff, Psych Today and GQ all about 3 weeks ago and haven't been able to address change any of them yet.

Keep you guys posted.

[wild]

Sometimes it takes a while :) Keep trying every 2-3 days though!

Stuff,Maxim,FHM, etc. ususally go fastest in my experience

I ordered Wired and GQ Sept 30th and am still waiting to change them. Just be patient :D

[joshmxpx]

Does anyone know where I can get pop. science for cheap? I contacted the guy I usually buy subscriptions off, but he says they are not allowed to sell it anymore.

If someone could point me out to a cheap seller I would be grateful.

[wild]

Does anyone know where I can get pop. science for cheap? I contacted the guy I usually buy subscriptions off, but he says they are not allowed to sell it anymore.

If someone could point me out to a cheap seller I would be grateful.

use the search feature of ebay?

[trellaine201]

Those ebay names listed on page 1 of the thread. I tried but there ebay page states only in US? :( Or do I put fake US addy as noted in other posts then change the address to my cdn one?

[Intricated]

Those ebay names listed on page 1 of the thread. I tried but there ebay page states only in US? :( Or do I put fake US addy as noted in other posts then change the address to my cdn one?Yes, that's exactly what you have to do to take advantage of US subscription deals/freebies to ship to Canada.

[scoop]

My free FHM subscription of many years finally ran out. Kind of nostalgic as I think this was the first magazine I tried in discovering that switching the address to Canada works. Im not too worked up though as I still have Maxim and Stuff till 2010. :D

Unable to find another free FHM, I bit the bullet and paid *gasp* for a 2 year subscription on Ebay. Also decided to go for Popular Mechanics and one called Outside which looks interesting.

Hopefully the latter two will work with the address switch as Ive not tried them before.

Item Title: FHM FOR HIM MAGAZINE SUBSCRIPTION 2 YEARS
Total Price: $4.99

Item Title: OUTSIDE MAGAZINE SUBSCRIPTION 3 YEARS
Total Price: $3.99

Item Title: POPULAR MECHANICS MAGAZINE SUBSCRIPTION 3 YRS
Total Price: $10.56

edit - dammit, just found another ebay seller selling three years of FHM for $4.00 :mad:


Well as of today I have all three addresses changed. Took about a month for them to appear.

[wild]

You could have searched a bit more for a better deal on FHM :) but still 2 years for $4.99 is great :D

I successfully changed my GQ & Wired subscriptions today, purchased them Sept 22 so one month & one day :D

[Nakai]

Couple of questions for people who have done this.

Do I use my real name when signing up to the US Address?
Do I just go search for some companies US address and use that?

[scoop]

Couple of questions for people who have done this.

Do I use my real name when signing up to the US Address?
Do I just go search for some companies US address and use that?
Use your real name. Use a real address. Hotels work well.

[wild]

Use your real name. Use a real address. Hotels work well.

quoted for the good advice!

p.s. remember the address you used :D you'll need it when you sign into your account to change the address!

[Nakai]

Alright so sign up with my real name but the hotels adress then use the same thing when changing over to my real CDN one..sounds good.

[Firestorm]

For those looking for free magazines to sign up for:
http://www.cheapassgamer.com/forums/showthread.php?t=112587

[scoop]

For those looking for free magazines to sign up for:
http://www.cheapassgamer.com/forums/showthread.php?t=112587

Nice find. :cool:

[KenA]

recieved my first issue of VIBE today..

didn't get anything from MAXIM/STUFF yet so i sent an email, rep said that november issue was on the way and that october issue will be resent.

[boston]

Most web-sites request your email address or your account number on the magazine label.
Seeing as I don't have a magazine label, I submit my email address but then I'm informed that they can't find me in their system. It's only been about 3 weeks since I ordered but will their system eventually recognize my email address or will I have to call them with the home address I used?
I purchased this subscription on Ebay and paid through Paypal. I'm wondering if the person I purchased this from even submits your email address when placing the order.

Thanks

[scoop]

Most web-sites request your email address or your account number on the magazine label.
Seeing as I don't have a magazine label, I submit my email address but then I'm informed that they can't find me in their system. It's only been about 3 weeks since I ordered but will their system eventually recognize my email address or will I have to call them with the home address I used?
I purchased this subscription on Ebay and paid through Paypal. I'm wondering if the person I purchased this from even submits your email address when placing the order.

Thanks
Patience. It can take up to 8 weeks to get in the system. More like 4-6 in my experience. Ive never had to call. It has always been retrievable with either email or mailing address.

[othermike]

Patience. It can take up to 8 weeks to get in the system. More like 4-6 in my experience. Ive never had to call. It has always been retrievable with either email or mailing address.

I recently jumped on the bandwagon and here are my results:


Details ordered on Oct .5 -CHANGED on Oct. 23
FHM, on Oct .5 -CHANGED on Oct. 24
Stuff, on Oct .5 -CHANGED on Oct. 26
Blender on Oct .5 -CHANGED on Oct. 26
Maxim, on Oct .5 -CHANGED on Oct. 27

Still waiting on Psychology Today ordered on Oct 8
Seed ordered on Oct. 11

So between 18-21 days is my experience so far.

[boston]

I guess I'm a little early, I just wasn't sure when to begin checking.

Thanks again!!

[Intricated]

Thanks for the headsup, just purchased a Maxim/FHM 4-year subscription for around $4 CA (3 left). I did notice that klwh does have that S&H fee for some of the listings, so be wary of it.So here is an update on my progress so far:

FHM: Purchased on October 07 | Address changed on October 22 | Can't look up subscription status using US or Canadian addresses yet
Maxim: Purchased on October 07 | Address changed on October 27 | Confirmed to be a 4-year subscription expiring 10/2010.

So 2-3 weeks from order to address change, not bad. Can't wait to receive my first issues, thanks again to the OP!

[helium]

Can someone give me a hotel address for the cheap ebay subscriptions?

(I know I can google one but there are just too many to choose from @_@)

[scoop]

Can someone give me a hotel address for the cheap ebay subscriptions?

(I know I can google one but there are just too many to choose from @_@)

Now this is the definition of lazy...

[helium]

Now this is the definition of lazy...

Not lazy, just indecisive. The amount of effort required to type up this post is greater than the amount needed to google.

[rvs007]

Not lazy, just indecisive. The amount of effort required to type up this post is greater than the amount needed to google.

So save your effort and just google a hotel address. It is not hard at all!

[xwar]

this is far too much trouble.

[wild]

this is far too much trouble.

lmao this is no trouble at all

you dont have to talk to anyone

you dont have to get out of your chair

enjoy paying $5 an issue at the news stand :lol:

[Venom Soldier]

So basically, you guys change the address before the first issue is even shipped? So there are no missed issues?

[scoop]

So basically, you guys change the address before the first issue is even shipped? So there are no missed issues?
Chances are you will not get the first issue. You are generally giving up one or two issues by using this method. If you call the magazine to say you never received them though they are generally good about resending you one or extending your subscription by a month.

[Venom Soldier]

Chances are you will not get the first issue. You are generally giving up one or two issues by using this method. If you call the magazine to say you never received them though they are generally good about resending you one or extending your subscription by a month.

I see. So on average how long does it take to receive the 'first' issue (in Canada)?

[scoop]

I see. So on average how long does it take to receive the 'first' issue (in Canada)?

4-6 weeks to get the address change in. From there timing really depends on when the issues were sent out. Could be right away that you receive an issue - could be more then a month.

[Venom Soldier]

Okay, and I'm assuming it takes that long to change the address because one can't access their account before that time...? Once you can login to your account @ the magazine's customer service, you should be able to change the address. Right?

Thanks for the quick replies! :)

Edit: How do you login for magazines whose customer service area can only be accessed by email? Or do you give the ebay seller your email as well?

[veritas]

I've tried searching this thread to no avail, could someone please tell/PM me sitse that will offer Maxim, Stuff or FHM. I've found just about every other magazine under the sun, but everywhere I go for those, they are expired.

Thanks

[scoop]

Okay, and I'm assuming it takes that long to change the address because one can't access their account before that time...? Once you can login to your account @ the magazine's customer service, you should be able to change the address. Right?

Thanks for the quick replies! :)

Edit: How do you login for magazines whose customer service area can only be accessed by email? Or do you give the ebay seller your email as well?

yes and yes

[scoop]

I've tried searching this thread to no avail, could someone please tell/PM me sitse that will offer Maxim, Stuff or FHM. I've found just about every other magazine under the sun, but everywhere I go for those, they are expired.

Thanks

Been very few free offers these days for those magazines. All you can do is check this thread or other "freebie sites" like fatwallet and slick deals. Alternatively many are buying them from Ebay for a few dollars.

[confused]

I recently jumped on the bandwagon and here are my results:


Details ordered on Oct .5 -CHANGED on Oct. 23
FHM, on Oct .5 -CHANGED on Oct. 24
Stuff, on Oct .5 -CHANGED on Oct. 26
Blender on Oct .5 -CHANGED on Oct. 26
Maxim, on Oct .5 -CHANGED on Oct. 27

Still waiting on Psychology Today ordered on Oct 8
Seed ordered on Oct. 11

So between 18-21 days is my experience so far.


i've ordered the following:

Blender, Maxim, Stuff - October 6/06
GQ, Muscle & Fitness, Computer Shopper - October 6/06
Inc and Entrepeneur - October 6/06
Vogue & Cosmo - October 8/06


so far, i've been able to change Vogue as of today.. what gives

[wild]

i've ordered the following:

Blender, Maxim, Stuff - October 6/06
GQ, Muscle & Fitness, Computer Shopper - October 6/06
Inc and Entrepeneur - October 6/06
Vogue & Cosmo - October 8/06


so far, i've been able to change Vogue as of today.. what gives

Nothing "gives" just be patient and wait :D

[pawlusho]

Hi,
I was interested in getting a two year subscription of OK magazine for my wife. My daughter is presently living in LA, California. I tried to find the site for COA (change of address) in customer service for this magazine, but couldn t find it. I e-mailed a question to an Ebay seller of this magazine to ask if a COA could be done without incurring extra cost. This was his/her reply:

Hello. Publishers have strict policy that all subscriptions through sub-agents like me can only be offered to US addresses and can not be changed or forwarded outside of US afterwards.
In regards to your question, I cannot guarantee that you will be able to do that and I will not recommend it either.
If you still want to do it, then go ahead, but you will not be refunded if publisher denies your request for COA to Canada.

Have any RFD members had experience with this magazine and how did it go with a COA?

[trusoulja2g]

Hi,
I was interested in getting a two year subscription of OK magazine for my wife. My daughter is presently living in LA, California. I tried to find the site for COA (change of address) in customer service for this magazine, but couldn t find it. I e-mailed a question to an Ebay seller of this magazine to ask if a COA could be done without incurring extra cost. This was his/her reply:

Hello. Publishers have strict policy that all subscriptions through sub-agents like me can only be offered to US addresses and can not be changed or forwarded outside of US afterwards.
In regards to your question, I cannot guarantee that you will be able to do that and I will not recommend it either.
If you still want to do it, then go ahead, but you will not be refunded if publisher denies your request for COA to Canada.

Have any RFD members had experience with this magazine and how did it go with a COA?

I started a subscription to OK! and changed the address by emailing the publisher (email address on their website). They replied confirming the change was done. However, I never received an issue. Emailed them again. They replied on Oct 9, extended my sub by two issues and said I should get the first issue on Oct 16. I never got it. Been too busy to email them again about it.

[Venom Soldier]

For the American ZIP code, do you just enter the 5 digit ZIP? Or should you add the 4 Code too?

For example:

70005

or

70005-1234

[scoop]

For the American ZIP code, do you just enter the 5 digit ZIP? Or should you add the 4 Code too?

For example:

70005

or

70005-1234
I use the 5 digit unless the site specifically asks for the extended version.

[Venom Soldier]

I use the 5 digit unless the site specifically asks for the extended version.

Alright, thanks.

I ordered:

Blender, FHM, Stuff, Maxim (package) for 3yrs.

I was looking for Sports Car International, but no one had it. :(
I almost got C&D and Discover...but they were like $6US each.

Anyhow, and now to play the waiting game...

[wild]

Alright, thanks.

I ordered:

Blender, FHM, Stuff, Maxim (package) for 3yrs.
Giant for 3yrs.

I was looking for Sports Car International, but no one had it. :(
I almost got C&D and Discover...but they were like $6US each.

Anyhow, and now to play the waiting game...

lol cheapo :D $6 each so you are paying for 1 issue and getting 11 or 21 free :D

still tho welcome aboard the cheap magazine bandwagon :D

[Venom Soldier]

lol cheapo :D $6 each so you are paying for 1 issue and getting 11 or 21 free :D

still tho welcome aboard the cheap magazine bandwagon :D

lol...that's very true. I might reconsider. ;)

[boston]

Alright, thanks.

I ordered:

Blender, FHM, Stuff, Maxim (package) for 3yrs.
Giant for 3yrs.

I was looking for Sports Car International, but no one had it. :(
I almost got C&D and Discover...but they were like $6US each.

Anyhow, and now to play the waiting game...

Hi Venom,

What did you pay for the FHM, Maxim, Stuff package?

Thanks

[Venom Soldier]

Hi Venom,

What did you pay for the FHM, Maxim, Stuff package?

Thanks


$3.99 USD
No problem.

[ThirteenInchMags]

I recently jumped on the bandwagon and here are my results:


Details ordered on Oct .5 -CHANGED on Oct. 23
FHM, on Oct .5 -CHANGED on Oct. 24
Stuff, on Oct .5 -CHANGED on Oct. 26
Blender on Oct .5 -CHANGED on Oct. 26
Maxim, on Oct .5 -CHANGED on Oct. 27

Still waiting on Psychology Today ordered on Oct 8
Seed ordered on Oct. 11

So between 18-21 days is my experience so far.

WHO WAS YOU'RE EBAY SELLER?
I've ordered since Sept 28 and got a confirmation email Oct 5 and as of now I haven't been able to change anything.

[NestleQuick]

I ordered with thrunner on ebay last thursday. Bought a 4 year subscription Maxim,FHM,Stuff for $3.99

http://cgi.ebay.com/MAXIM-STUFF-FHM-4-YEAR-MAGAZINE-SUBSCRIPTIONS_W0QQitemZ250043746062QQihZ015QQcateg oryZ29257QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

[KenA]

got november issue of maxim in last week..

some notes for the new comers..

no need to use a hotel address.. addrses can be complete bogus and it will still work!!

i used:

101 MY REAL CANDIAN ADDRESS St.
LONG BEACH CALIFORNIA
90801

no problem changing it to

101 MY REAL CANADIAN ADDRESS st.
MY REAL PROVINCE/CITY
MY REAL POSTAL CODE

*************

Also, you WILL NOT get your first issue, BUT if you email the magaizne, tell them that you missed the issue they will resend.

I emailed maxim telling them i missed the october issue, the stated that they will be resending the october issue and it will arrive in 2/3 weeks.

[scoop]

got november issue of maxim in last week..

some notes for the new comers..

no need to use a hotel address.. addrses can be complete bogus and it will still work!!

i used:

101 MY REAL CANDIAN ADDRESS St.
LONG BEACH CALIFORNIA
90801

no problem changing it to

101 MY REAL CANADIAN ADDRESS st.
MY REAL PROVINCE/CITY
MY REAL POSTAL CODE

*************

Also, you WILL NOT get your first issue, BUT if you email the magaizne, tell them that you missed the issue they will resend.

I emailed maxim telling them i missed the october issue, the stated that they will be resending the october issue and it will arrive in 2/3 weeks.

Only reason I suggested you use a hotel (or a real address) is the magazine would be returned to the publisher if it is sent to an address that doesnt exist. Dont know if it would, but that may raise a flag with the publisher and your account.

[KenA]

Only reason I suggested you use a hotel (or a real address) is the magazine would be returned to the publisher if it is sent to an address that doesnt exist. Dont know if it would, but that may raise a flag with the publisher and your account.

true.. very good point.

[asia_le]

when signing up for the magazine do we have to use a real phone number?and does it have to be from the US?

[Sakic19]

ordering through Ebay can take time, I ordered Maxim in early August and wasn't able to change my address until early October. It took awhile but its worth the $2 for 3yrs.

[wild]

when signing up for the magazine do we have to use a real phone number?and does it have to be from the US?

please follow the instructions in the first post

to answer your questions

no and yes

[wild]

ordering through Ebay can take time, I ordered Maxim in early August and wasn't able to change my address until early October. It took awhile but its worth the $2 for 3yrs.

it's extremely worth it! congrats on getting the deal :)

3 years of magazines for less then a coffee & doughnut @ tim hortons :D

[_leech_]

I have a question about one of these ebay listings. One this one (http://cgi.ebay.com/2YR-ELECTRONIC-GAMING-MONTHLY-EGM-MAGAZINE-SUBSCRIPTION_W0QQitemZ110050226387QQihZ001QQcatego ryZ82144QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem), it says that you can specify if you want a new subscription or a renewal. Now, i already have an EGM subscription so i'd want to renew, but if i have to use a US address how would that work?

[wild]

I have a question about one of these ebay listings. One this one (http://cgi.ebay.com/2YR-ELECTRONIC-GAMING-MONTHLY-EGM-MAGAZINE-SUBSCRIPTION_W0QQitemZ110050226387QQihZ001QQcatego ryZ82144QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem), it says that you can specify if you want a new subscription or a renewal. Now, i already have an EGM subscription so i'd want to renew, but if i have to use a US address how would that work?

your guess is as good as mine :)

1. wait for your sub to expire then use this deal
2. subscribe then call cs to merge the accounts
3. ?

[_leech_]

your guess is as good as mine :)

1. wait for your sub to expire then use this deal
2. subscribe then call cs to merge the accounts
3. ?

cs?

[scoop]

I have a question about one of these ebay listings. One this one (http://cgi.ebay.com/2YR-ELECTRONIC-GAMING-MONTHLY-EGM-MAGAZINE-SUBSCRIPTION_W0QQitemZ110050226387QQihZ001QQcatego ryZ82144QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem), it says that you can specify if you want a new subscription or a renewal. Now, i already have an EGM subscription so i'd want to renew, but if i have to use a US address how would that work?

You would want to sign up for a new subscription - not a renewal. For a renewal you would need to use the same address you currently get the magazine to. I assume this is Canada so that wouldnt work for most magazines.

Once you have the new subscription - change it to your current address. It may automatically combine the two subscriptions into one (Maxim I think did this automatically for me). Otherwise email the magazines customer support and ask them to combine the two subscriptions.

[wild]

cs?

customer service

[mre]

ordering through Ebay can take time, I ordered Maxim in early August and wasn't able to change my address until early October. It took awhile but its worth the $2 for 3yrs.

This is true, or at least I hope it's true. I ordered a 4 year sub of Motor Trend from Ebay in mid Sept. I was able to access my account 3 weeks later, but was not able to change my address so I emailed customer service and they made the change for me. They told me that the first issue that I would get at the new address would be the January edition.

I also ordered Shape for my girlfriend at the same time and from a different Ebay vendor and the address still isn't in Shape's system.

For anyone that is paying for the sub I would highly recommend doing a long term sub. That way once everything is changed you have years of getting the mag at your address.

[rhainman]

I also ordered Shape for my girlfriend at the same time and from a different Ebay vendor and the address still isn't in Shape's system.

For Shape, I couldn't log on using the system - I had to email them to change the address.

[mre]

For Shape, I couldn't log on using the system - I had to email them to change the address.

Yeah, I emailed them after waiting a month, but they replied saying that the name and address wasn't in their system. I'll wait another month and try again.

[wild]

First issue of stuff arrived today ~2 months after I bought the subscription :D

It's real folks :D:D:D:D

[Venom Soldier]

I got a refund for the Giant 3yr subscription...as the magazine sucked when I saw it on news-stands.
Instead, I subscribed to C&D for 3yrs. :)

[Fate]

First issue of stuff arrived today ~2 months after I bought the subscription :D

It's real folks :D:D:D:D

I too received my first issue of Stuff a couple days ago. It's kinda weird, of the 3 I ordered for $3.99 US, Stuff took the longest to get here and expires first, July 2009. Maxim expires in Aug 2009 and FHM in October 2009. Not going to complain though, 3 years of 3 mags for $3.99 is a pretty good deal imo.

[TrevorK]

I got a refund for the Giant 3yr subscription...as the magazine sucked when I saw it on news-stands.
Instead, I subscribed to C&D for 3yrs. :)


I got Giant for a year for free, along with Vibe. Both suck IMO, so I'm just going to keep their membership and drop off the magazines at my gym as they come in. I'm sure the young people doing cardio might appreciate something other than Cosmo and Canadian Living.

[heymikey]

I just changed my address for Conde Nast Traveller today which I bought a 3-year subscription from eBay for around $3 on October 15.

Just a quick question: if you changed your address, did you enter your postal code on the "Zip Code" or "International Postal Code" text box? It wouldn't let me submit the form when the zip code is blank even if I selected Canada as my country.

[wild]

I just changed my address for Conde Nast Traveller today which I bought a 3-year subscription from eBay for around $3 on October 15.

Just a quick question: if you changed your address, did you enter your postal code on the "Zip Code" or "International Postal Code" text box? It wouldn't let me submit the form when the zip code is blank even if I selected Canada as my country.

had that problem too, i emailed customer service with my info.... apparently the forms for that company are busted. expect it to take 2-3 business days for them to correct your address, but it worked like a charm :)

[KrayzieTRD]

So for the people who bought the FHM, Maxim, and Stuff subscription off ebay, was there any problems using the change of address link posted earlier?
How long before you could change it?
How long did it take the first magazine to arrive?

[wild]

So for the people who bought the FHM, Maxim, and Stuff subscription off ebay, was there any problems using the change of address link posted earlier?
How long before you could change it?
How long did it take the first magazine to arrive?

zero problems easiest to change out of the 15+ titles i have purchased
for me 3-4 weeks your milage may vary
first issue of stuff arrived today ~2 months after initial purchase

[KrayzieTRD]

Cool
I'm very interested in jumping on this deal.... Which ebay seller did you use?
I saw another member bought from a seller named "thrunner"..... any experience there?
Any other good ebay sellers who have the 3 magazine package?

Also, how do you recieve a confirmation email or even change your address since when you win the bid from ebay the seller doesn't have your email address?

[v1perfan]

I wanted to mention I finally received my copies of Computer Gaming World and Electronic Games a few weeks ago. So it does work!

Now to find a sub to Stuff/Maxim/etc. :)

Brian.

[KrayzieTRD]

so I'm assuming u bought the subscription off ebay as well?

[joshmxpx]

Cool
I'm very interested in jumping on this deal.... Which ebay seller did you use?
I saw another member bought from a seller named "thrunner"..... any experience there?
Any other good ebay sellers who have the 3 magazine package?

Also, how do you recieve a confirmation email or even change your address since when you win the bid from ebay the seller doesn't have your email address?

its impossible to use ebay w/o an email address, so the seller will have your email address, don't worry about that.

[wild]

Cool
I'm very interested in jumping on this deal.... Which ebay seller did you use?
I saw another member bought from a seller named "thrunner"..... any experience there?
Any other good ebay sellers who have the 3 magazine package?

Also, how do you recieve a confirmation email or even change your address since when you win the bid from ebay the seller doesn't have your email address?

it doesnt matter what seller you use, just pick someone with 2000 or more feedback and 99% rating or higher and you'll be fine

[Apollyon]

I just changed my address for Conde Nast Traveller today which I bought a 3-year subscription from eBay for around $3 on October 15.

Just a quick question: if you changed your address, did you enter your postal code on the "Zip Code" or "International Postal Code" text box? It wouldn't let me submit the form when the zip code is blank even if I selected Canada as my country.

I just got my address change for GQ to work today! WOO!

For the postal code, I think you're suppose to enter in the zip code field (without spaces) because when you log into the site they just ask you for your zip/postal code with no option for international postal code. I think that code is for outside North America.

[KrayzieTRD]

Well I just bought the FHM/Maxim/Stuff package from a seller called "thrunner" so I'll let ya know how it goes.
Also noticed that 2 other Canadian's bought it. Anyone here???
So is the time frame to change the address roughly 2 weeks? and then 2 months for the first issue to arrive?

[wild]

Well I just bought the FHM/Maxim/Stuff package from a seller called "thrunner" so I'll let ya know how it goes.
Also noticed that 2 other Canadian's bought it. Anyone here???
So is the time frame to change the address roughly 2 weeks? and then 2 months for the first issue to arrive?

I responded your your previous question by posting post #428 which I have linked here http://www.redflagdeals.com/forums/showpost.php?p=4108859&postcount=428

Did you miss it? I answered your questions no need to ask again :D

Welcome to the cheap magazine club :twisted:

[KrayzieTRD]

now I see it.... thanx :D
So does that mean we'll be getting the US version of Maxim and other magazines then instead of the canadian one?
I'm still surprised that the magazine companies don't care if you switch your address from a US to Canadian one.

Anyone know if this works for Import Tuner?

[KrayzieTRD]

I ordered with thrunner on ebay last thursday. Bought a 4 year subscription Maxim,FHM,Stuff for $3.99

http://cgi.ebay.com/MAXIM-STUFF-FHM-4-YEAR-MAGAZINE-SUBSCRIPTIONS_W0QQitemZ250043746062QQihZ015QQcateg oryZ29257QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

Hey did the seller send you anything like a confirmation email yet?

[wild]

now I see it.... thanx :D
So does that mean we'll be getting the US version of Maxim and other magazines then instead of the canadian one?
I'm still surprised that the magazine companies don't care if you switch your address from a US to Canadian one.

Anyone know if this works for Import Tuner?

just go to ebay.com

click on buy

type in the search field 'magazine name subscription'

purchase :D

p.s. yes you can get import tuner

[vr6man25]

anyone know if they have computer mags or audio/electronic mags subscriptions.

[wild]

anyone know if they have computer mags or audio/electronic mags subscriptions.

i think you missed the post just above yours :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:

i will re-post it in here

just go to ebay.com

click on buy

type in the search field 'magazine name subscription'

purchase :D

[vr6man25]

i did that
ALL I FIND IS AUCTIONS like this:
Easy MONEY Sell Magazine Subscriptions Start a Business

[wild]

sounds to me like you aren't on the ebay website using their listings search rather you are doing a general google search

i assume you have replaced magazine name with the title you want.....

[wild]

just so that there is absolutely zero chance you can get this wrong....

i have created the following picture

http://img409.imageshack.us/img409/5643/untitledkz9.jpg

[hyperion]

lol I'm so gonna order like 3-4 subscriptions

Anyone have any experience with ebay seller "cheapsubscriptions"? He's offering very good prices.

[wild]

lol I'm so gonna order like 3-4 subscriptions

Anyone have any experience with ebay seller "cheapsubscriptions"? He's offering very good prices.

just look at their feedback, if its 2000 or more satisfied customers i say its a pretty safe bet ;)

pay with paypal so you can dispute it if there is an issue

basically anyone you choose will be fine

[hyperion]

just look at their feedback, if its 2000 or more satisfied customers i say its a pretty safe bet ;)

pay with paypal so you can dispute it if there is an issue

basically anyone you choose will be fine
Can they refuse to subscribe me if I am a Canadian address, or subscribe me and then never get it delivered?

[hyperion]

I sent that seller an email asking if the $2.50 for 2 years deal applied to Canadian addresses, and he basically said its $18 per year instead. Whats up?

[Seveneighty]

i did that
ALL I FIND IS AUCTIONS like this:
Easy MONEY Sell Magazine Subscriptions Start a Business
That's because you're on ebay.ca (eBay Canada). As these offers arent available to Canadians, naturally, you won't be finding them on the Canadian site.

Use ebay.com.

[Seveneighty]

I sent that seller an email asking if the $2.50 for 2 years deal applied to Canadian addresses, and he basically said its $18 per year instead. Whats up?
Try reading the first post in this thread.

There's a method to this madness..

[NestleQuick]

The Ebay seller I bought the magazine subrciptions didn't send me a confirmation email. Just a postive feedback on ebay for my quick purchase. I'll let you how it goes time wise.

[wild]

The Ebay seller I bought the magazine subrciptions didn't send me a confirmation email. Just a postive feedback on ebay for my quick purchase. I'll let you how it goes time wise.

Most do not send a confirmation email. Out of the 15+ I have bought I have received 3 confirmation emails.

Less junk in my inbox :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:

[wild]

Can they refuse to subscribe me if I am a Canadian address, or subscribe me and then never get it delivered?

Please read the first post.... The whole point of this deal is NOT to use a Canadian address.

Read the first post and if you have questions feel free to ask.

[hyperion]

Please read the first post.... The whole point of this deal is NOT to use a Canadian address.

Read the first post and if you have questions feel free to ask.


Yeah I figured it out when I re-read the first post without scanning like I usually do :lol:

Anyways, the site with the subscription renewal links is down, I pulled up the google cache of it, and some of the links seemed broken. If the site doesnt work, will I have to email the seller to change my address in 4-6 weeks intead?

[Jeff146]

Just go to each magazine's website and look for customer service and then change your address from there.

[rvs007]

Well I just bought the FHM/Maxim/Stuff package from a seller called "thrunner" so I'll let ya know how it goes.
Also noticed that 2 other Canadian's bought it. Anyone here???


I bought a 3-year FHM subscription from Thrunner last week. I'll know in about 4-6 weeks if everything is ok.

[heymikey]

Another question:

I just looked up my info for my 3-year Conde Nast Traveller subscription and it said that my subscription will end on Jan 1, 2010. Does that mean that my very first issue that I will be receiving will be in January?

[ThirteenInchMags]

I was able to change my MAXIM, BLENDER and STUFF address. Whole process took about 1 month.

Ebay order date: Sept 28 (Seller anjones78)
Confirmation email: Oct 5
Address Change: Nov 5

[Smoothie]

I bought a 3-year FHM subscription from Thrunner last week. I'll know in about 4-6 weeks if everything is ok.

Ditto, did the same a few days ago.

[wild]

Another question:

I just looked up my info for my 3-year Conde Nast Traveller subscription and it said that my subscription will end on Jan 1, 2010. Does that mean that my very first issue that I will be receiving will be in January?

no it means that the cover date will be January

as an example, i just received my DECEMBER stuff magazine on November 2nd...

[confused]

So for the people who bought the FHM, Maxim, and Stuff subscription off ebay, was there any problems using the change of address link posted earlier?
How long before you could change it?
How long did it take the first magazine to arrive?

Blender/Maxim took a month for me.. there's no damn link to change ur address online for Stuff, so you gotta email them

here are some direct links to amend ur address:

Entrepreneur - https://www.entrepreneur.com/subs/ent-lookup/index.htm
Inc - http://www.inc.com/
GQ - http://men.style.com/services/subscription
Blender - https://secure.palmcoastd.com/pcd/subserv?iMag_ID=062EH
Maxim - http://www.maximonline.com/talk_to_us/
Stuff - http://www.stuffmagazine.com/masthead/
Vogue - http://www.style.com/services/feedback/index.html
Cosmo - http://central.hearstmags.com/gemini/service_files/COS/COS_primary_faqs.html

[Seveneighty]

Did anyone get Penthouse? Pretty damn cheap subscriptions for it.. :razz:

C'mon guys, don't be shy. Is it worth it? Good articles? :twisted:

[MikeNet]

Blender/Maxim took a month for me.. there's no damn link to change ur address online for Stuff, so you gotta email them

here are some direct links to amend ur address:

Entrepreneur - https://www.entrepreneur.com/subs/ent-lookup/index.htm
Inc - http://www.inc.com/
GQ - http://men.style.com/services/subscription
Blender - https://secure.palmcoastd.com/pcd/subserv?iMag_ID=062EH
Maxim - http://www.maximonline.com/talk_to_us/
Stuff - http://www.stuffmagazine.com/masthead/
Vogue - http://www.style.com/services/feedback/index.html
Cosmo - http://central.hearstmags.com/gemini/service_files/COS/COS_primary_faqs.html

Thanks for the direct links I will eventually need them (just did a sub from e Bay). I'm thinking there is a way to do it for Stuff if their link for the subscription customer service did not point to a lost page. I'm thinking because Blender, Maxim, and Stuff are all owned by the same publisher and the Maxim link you quoted eventually opens up the secure.palmcoastd.com (outsourced customer service) site when you click their customer service link. Just a thought.

Edit:
Maxim direct link is: https://secure.palmcoastd.com/pcd/eServ?iServ=MDgxNUIzNTI0NCZpVHlwZT1FTlRFUg==

[KrayzieTRD]

Stuff has a change of address link... it's on that list on the first page isn't it???

Can anyone vouch for the seller Gold Coast Magazines?

[Apollyon]

there's no damn link to change ur address online for Stuff, so you gotta email them

STUFF: https://secure.palmcoastd.com/pcd/SubServ?imag_id=05320

Punch in email and if it doesn't recognize it, it will take you to a page where you can punch in your address.

[Fate]

This (http://forums.slickdeals.net/showthread.php?sduid=0&t=285434) thread at Slick Deals gets updated frequently with magazine contact information. Very useful.

[confused]

hi-five! great success... my Stuff has been changed via e-mailing customer service

just waiting for Cosmo now, they are taking forever

[ladybug193]

Excellent...thanks very much for the tips OP. I just signed up for the new subscribers Maxim link! Posted it in mag subs but here it is also

http://www.all-freemagazines.com/magazines/Maxim/

***NOW DEAD***

[Tha DraGun]

The webpage with all the magazine address changes is down right now.. it has been for a while now. Does anyone know the webpage to the change address with FHM??

thanks

[hawk99]

I submitted an order for a Free Stuff mag subscription to this site in late April. Then I complained a month or two later cause it wasn't in the Stuff system and still isn't. Finally, months later I get this lame reply.


My name is Andrew Melville and I am the new VP of Customer Support here at http://spilnk.com/?l=www.MagsForLess.com%0D%0A&u=103x661x97591x70223&SPIsource=Email
I noticed that you recently emailed us and I wanted to ensure that your concerns were fully addressed. Please use the links below to respond -

* I'm happy, my issues were addressed to my satisfaction. Please send me a 10% discount coupon for my next purchase. Click here:
http://spilnk.com/?l=www.magsforless.com%2Fcs.cfm%3Ftype%3Dhappy%26d omain%3DMagsForLess.com%26emailaddress%3Dhawk99@gm ail.com%0D%0A&u=103x661x97591x70223&SPIsource=Email
* I have an issue with one or more of my subscriptions and I would like you to put a rush on my order. Click here to resolve: http://spilnk.com/?l=www.magsforless.com%2Fcs.cfm%0D%0A&u=103x661x97591x70223&SPIsource=Email
* I don't want to wait any longer. Would like to get a refund processed today. Click here: http://spilnk.com/?l=www.magsforless.com%2Fcs.cfm%3Ftype%3Drefund%26 domain%3DMagsForLess.com%26emailaddress%3Dhawk99@g mail.com%0D%0A&u=103x661x97591x70223&SPIsource=Email

[wild]

The webpage with all the magazine address changes is down right now.. it has been for a while now. Does anyone know the webpage to the change address with FHM??

thanks

paste the url into google search then click on the cached version

[wild]

I submitted an order for a Free Stuff mag subscription to this site in late April. Then I complained a month or two later cause it wasn't in the Stuff system and still isn't. Finally, months later I get this lame reply.


My name is Andrew Melville and I am the new VP of Customer Support here at http://spilnk.com/?l=www.MagsForLess.com%0D%0A&u=103x661x97591x70223&SPIsource=Email
I noticed that you recently emailed us and I wanted to ensure that your concerns were fully addressed. Please use the links below to respond -

* I'm happy, my issues were addressed to my satisfaction. Please send me a 10% discount coupon for my next purchase. Click here:
http://spilnk.com/?l=www.magsforless.com%2Fcs.cfm%3Ftype%3Dhappy%26d omain%3DMagsForLess.com%26emailaddress%3Dhawk99@gm ail.com%0D%0A&u=103x661x97591x70223&SPIsource=Email
* I have an issue with one or more of my subscriptions and I would like you to put a rush on my order. Click here to resolve: http://spilnk.com/?l=www.magsforless.com%2Fcs.cfm%0D%0A&u=103x661x97591x70223&SPIsource=Email
* I don't want to wait any longer. Would like to get a refund processed today. Click here: http://spilnk.com/?l=www.magsforless.com%2Fcs.cfm%3Ftype%3Drefund%26 domain%3DMagsForLess.com%26emailaddress%3Dhawk99@g mail.com%0D%0A&u=103x661x97591x70223&SPIsource=Email

dont waste your time on 'free' deals, you can get FOUR YEARS of stuff, maxim, blender for $3.99 using the ebay method

[KrayzieTRD]

Well you can't really complain since it was free.
I signed up for the free stuff mags too but never got my info entered in their system.
That's the way it goes with free things.... you win some you lose some... but in the end at least u didn't pay a penny.

So can anyone vouch for GOLD COAST MAGAZINES?

[Fate]

The webpage with all the magazine address changes is down right now.. it has been for a while now. Does anyone know the webpage to the change address with FHM??

thanks

I guess you missed this post, 4 above yours.

This (http://forums.slickdeals.net/showthread.php?sduid=0&t=285434) thread at Slick Deals gets updated frequently with magazine contact information. Very useful.

[Tha DraGun]

I guess you missed this post, 4 above yours.

nope they don't have a working link for FHM that I could see..

[Fate]

nope they don't have a working link for FHM that I could see..

Both the FHM change of address link and the FHM sub status link in that slick deals thread work.

[wild]

Both the FHM change of address link and the FHM sub status link in that slick deals thread work.

i second that

[medievalbun]

I received my first issue of Spin magazine today (December 2006 copy). I signed up through freebizmags on September 1st and was able to change my address on September 19th. I also received my first issue of Vibe (November 2006 copy) about 2 weeks ago, after having signed up through another freebizmags offer on July 31st with my change of address processed on August 29th. I recently bought a subscription off of ebay (lowpricedmags was the seller) for Allure; hopefully I'll be able to change my address soon. :)

EDIT: With both magazines, I emailed customer service to change my address to my Canadian one after checking that my subscription with my (fake) US address was in their system (I wasn't able to change my address online - for some reason, I couldn't get confirmation that the change was actually pending, so I gave up and emailed).

[sleepyz]

I just got my address change for GQ to work today! WOO!

For the postal code, I think you're suppose to enter in the zip code field (without spaces) because when you log into the site they just ask you for your zip/postal code with no option for international postal code. I think that code is for outside North America.

I'm still waiting to change my GQ mag. When did you purchase the subscription?

[wild]

got 3 mags this week :D

details, egm and games for windows (cgw)

best thread ever!

[J-Wo]

does anyone know a good link to getting Entertainment Weekly through this deal?

[bigwinner]

I've been on this deal for months and have lots of mags coming to me, but I have yet to see any good deals for Time, Inc. magazines (ie. Time, People, Entertainment Weekly). So I'm pretty sure they don't sell off their subs dirt cheap like other mags do. But good luck with that one. You may be able to find it at least a little cheaper than the Canadian rate.

[Kirilenko47]

I find it weird how the magazines don't all come at the beginning of the month. I get them randomly throughout the month. For ex. I just received Red Herring and Travel+Leisure Golf yesterday but have yet to receive Games for Windows (which apparently another poster already received). I'm not complaining, just find it weird.

[hawk99]

just bought from this lady. I'll let you know if it works out


http://cgi.ebay.ca/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=140039040763&ssPageName=ADME:B:EOIBSA:CA:11

Took about a month but I changed my address in the Maxim system.

[rvs007]

Bought FHM off ebay on Oct. 26 and was able to change address today (Nov. 17).

[NestleQuick]

Bought Maxim,Stuff,FHM off of ebay on Oct 25/06. Was able to change all three addresses on Nov 14/06. 48 issues each until 2010.

[KrayzieTRD]

Bought Maxim,Stuff,FHM off of ebay on Oct 25/06. Was able to change all three addresses on Nov 14/06. 48 issues each until 2010.

Same here
Wonder if we'll be receiving the December issue or not....

[TrevorK]

Wow, you guys were able to change quickly.

I ordered on Oct 16 and got 3 years of Stuff/FHM/Maxim for $2.95 USD (No shipping).

I was able to change addresses on:
FHM - Nov 7
Stuff - Nov 16
Maxim - Nov 17.

Now, if only I could change my Men's Fitness and Motor Trend I'm set.

[MikeNet]

Hey, can some of you recent posters/repliers give us the ebay users you bought from? Especially the ones that have just confirmed their address changes can you edit your post with the ebay seller. I know some can't be verified yet and some seem quicker to send the info to the publishers than others. I've already bought from anjones78 (unverified, but verified by others) and am gonna maybe get one from thrunner (which some have bought from as well).

Cool. Thanks.

PS. Planning to get EGM. This has been verified to work change of address online? I've read the whole thread twice in the last couple months. Can't remember now. Cheapest on ebay is about $15 for 3 yrs.

[Signguy]

Anyone find any deals on US magazine?? My wife buys them every week so was goona subscribe for her but rather get them free :)

[Franchise10]

So i think I got the process down.
1.Go to ebay and search for a subscription that you want.
2.After you pay for the subscription enter a us delivery address (assuming from the magazines web address)
3.Change it to a Canadian one
4. Done?

This would be cosmopolitans right?

https://w1.buysub.com/pubs/HR/COS/COS_nameAddrEntry.jsp?cds_page_id=28699&cds_mag_code=COS&id=1163887457970&lsid=63221604179027901&vid=1

[JWL]

Hey, can some of you recent posters/repliers give us the ebay users you bought from? Especially the ones that have just confirmed their address changes can you edit your post with the ebay seller. I know some can't be verified yet and some seem quicker to send the info to the publishers than others. I've already bought from anjones78 (unverified, but verified by others) and am gonna maybe get one from thrunner (which some have bought from as well).


There is a list in the first post. If you have another verified ebay seller, let the op know so the list can grow.

[Nakai]

Well I ordered a bunch of these on Oct 25th and managed to change quite a few in early Nov (Not sure of exact date).

I managed to changed FHM on the 16th and I still havn't been able to get Maxim/Blender/Men's Health/Elle Decor changed over yet.

BTW has anyone seen any deals for fishing magazines? Other then bass type american fishing or salt water there doesn't seem to be much and the ones that do look interesting (Fly Rod and Reel) are $10+ for a 1 year subscription.

[pawlusho]

Well I ordered a bunch of these on Oct 25th and managed to change quite a few in early Nov (Not sure of exact date).

I managed to changed FHM on the 16th and I still havn't been able to get Maxim/Blender/Men's Health/Elle Decor changed over yet.

BTW has anyone seen any deals for fishing magazines? Other then bass type american fishing or salt water there doesn't seem to be much and the ones that do look interesting (Fly Rod and Reel) are $10+ for a 1 year subscription.

Check ebay seller anjones78. He(she) has In Fisherman magazine -eight issues per year for $3.75US for one year. 16 days and 20 hrs.left as of now. I m debating whether to take it. I don t want to end up with too many magazines and not reading them.

[Franchise10]

Also, can I put any fake address in the states even if I do not know who lives there? Do I just register with all fake information and then in a couple of weeks when you are registered in the database change the address to your real information?

[TrevorK]

Also, can I put any fake address in the states even if I do not know who lives there? Do I just register with all fake information and then in a couple of weeks when you are registered in the database change the address to your real information?


Correct.

I think what most peopl here are recommending is using an actual address, usually that of a hotel.

[Franchise10]

Correct.

I think what most peopl here are recommending is using an actual address, usually that of a hotel.


Alright Thanks TrevorK,

I just purchased Computer Shopper 4 year subscription for 1.98 Canadian :D. Bought it from ebay id thrunner. Will let you guys know how it went.

[JWL]

Check ebay seller anjones78. He(she) has In Fisherman magazine -eight issues per year for $3.75US for one year. 16 days and 20 hrs.left as of now. I m debating whether to take it. I don t want to end up with too many magazines and not reading them.

Ya, you wouldn't want to waste $3.75US (likely the cost of one issue). :cheesygri

[pawlusho]

Alright Thanks TrevorK,

I just purchased Computer Shopper 4 year subscription for 1.98 Canadian :D. Bought it from ebay id thrunner. Will let you guys know how it went.

I also did that and have been able to change the address. I am lucky enough to have my daughter who is living in LA, CA whose address I use for this sort of transaction. If I miss the first delivery, I can get it when she comes for the holidays. All I have to do is pay for her airflight !!!

[pawlusho]

Ya, you wouldn't want to waste $3.75US (likely the cost of one issue). :cheesygri

I will be receiving PC Magazine for one year, Computer Shopper for four yrs.,renewing my subscription for Moneysense. I have applied to be a redtag monitor for magazine subscriptions. I am debating whether to subscribe to Motor Trends or In Fisherman. You have to be selective in choosing the magazines which you want to receive and read. It is not primarily a matter of money, but making a right choice for yourself, having the time to read your magazines or they will end up in the recycling bin unread or the subscription being given away.

[Jeff146]

Bought Wired from lacheapmagz and received my first issue for today.

[keunganator]

when does GQ usually come in the mail?

[Oilers]

do not buy magazine from 'msugirl99' on ebay


no reply from her

i spent $4.99 us for GQ 3YRS

[Jeff146]

I bought VIBE from MSUGirl but I still haven't been able to change my address on it.

I have changed all my other magazines ordered from other members

[TrevorK]

I just checked out my spreadsheet, I bought subscriptions from 3 people. I've been able to change all my subscriptions except the one I bought from MSUgirl as well.

Then again, she advertises 8-12 weeks, and it's only been 4 for me....


Strange indeed though, that all the others processed fine.

[Jeff146]

I just checked out my spreadsheet, I bought subscriptions from 3 people. I've been able to change all my subscriptions except the one I bought from MSUgirl as well.

Then again, she advertises 8-12 weeks, and it's only been 4 for me....


Strange indeed though, that all the others processed fine.

But recently she's getting some negative feedback, which isn't good.

[TrevorK]

But recently she's getting some negative feedback, which isn't good.

I read through that after - I was hoping to pinpoint it to a certain magazine, but it seemed to be a wide variety of them.

The problem is that I'd like the magazine, and would like to know if I need to order it from someone else. But I don't want to end up with two copies...

[purple_rabbit]

For those interested:

FHM MAXIM STUFF BLENDER 3YR MAGAZINE SUBSCRIPTION $6.75

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ih=002&sspagename=STRK%3AMEWA%3AIT&viewitem=&item=120054512900&rd=1&rd=1

[Oilers]

************************************************
************************************************

just found this great deal from ebay *

*
*
MAXIM STUFF BLENDER FHM 4 YEAR MAGAZINE SUBSCRIPTION *

http://cgi.ebay.com/MAXIM-STUFF-BLENDER-FHM-4-YEAR-MAGAZINE-SUBSCRIPTION_W0QQitemZ250052791399QQihZ015QQcatego ryZ29257QQcmdZViewItem *

from thrunner *

************************************************
************************************************

[veritas]

I bought the first deal (cheapest-magz.com), going to give this a try, I'll let you know how it goes.

[veritas]

Wow, I wish I had seen the other deal for 4 years. It's even cheaper than what I paid for 3.

[Ch28]

I bought Maxim, Stuff & FHM - 3 Years Each - combined for $5.99US from groovin_lizard

I also bought a 3 year sub for the Official Xbox Magazine for $10.79US from lasvegasmags

Both seem to be good sellers. I had to email groovin_lizard before bidding because he had his auction locked to US buyers. He replied to my email within an hour and let me in on the great deal.

Lasvegasmags sent me an email earlier letting me know that he processed my order.

Dear __________,

I wanted to let you know that I have processed your subscription to OFFICIAL XBOX MAGAZINE 3YR SUBSCRIPTION NO S/H and have left you positive feedback.

You should receive your first issue within 8-12 weeks, if you have not received your first issue after 12 weeks, contact me and I will check the order.

Please leave positive feedback: http://feedback.ebay.com/xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

Please purchase from me again on my website at www.lasvegasmags.com. You can save 5% on your purchase from my website by entering promotion code xxxxxx at checkout.

Thanks for your business,
LasVegasMags


If you're looking for mag subs for cheap and sellers that are reputable then I'd check out the two above sellers :)

[rvs007]

just found this great deal from ebay
MAXIM STUFF BLENDER FHM 4 YEAR MAGAZINE SUBSCRIPTION
from thrunner

I can confirm Thrunner is a good seller because I ordered a 3 year FHM subscription from him last month and I could change my address already.

[Nakai]

Just incase anyone wants another good ebay seller

klwh who has a store Gold Coast Magazines is good.

[Devious]

Just incase anyone wants another good ebay seller

klwh who has a store Gold Coast Magazines is good.

Agreed. klwh is very good. Got a 3 year sub to 4 mags and all arrived in the US this week (after 1 month) -- switched all 4 (maxim, blender, stuff and fhm) to my canadian address this morning.

3 out of 4 of them I didn't need any of the info from the magazine, so likely could have done the address change before my friend received the magazines.

Still waiting on my sub through lasvegasmags.

[Symcor]

I also purchase Maxim and FHM 4 year subscriptions from klwh. When do you think I can change my address?

Agreed. klwh is very good. Got a 3 year sub to 4 mags and all arrived in the US this week (after 1 month) -- switched all 4 (maxim, blender, stuff and fhm) to my canadian address this morning.

3 out of 4 of them I didn't need any of the info from the magazine, so likely could have done the address change before my friend received the magazines.

Still waiting on my sub through lasvegasmags.

[Tilter]

35 pages YIKES!!

Can anyone give me a quick summary. A link to a retable ebay seller and what I have to do? Give them a US addy, then switch the addy later?

Much appreciated. THANKS

btw, looking for the Maxim, Stuff, FHM...and this new BLENDER MAG! wow

Any links to PS/gaming mags? GQ as well. Much appreciated! :)

[confused]

35 pages YIKES!!

Can anyone give me a quick summary. A link to a retable ebay seller and what I have to do? Give them a US addy, then switch the addy later?

Much appreciated. THANKS

yes indeed, buy subscription, give US addy, wait 4-8 weeks, goto their website change it to your address = profit


Has anyone ordered Cosmo? it's been 6 weeks already and the info is still not in their system.

[Tilter]

After going through post, i realized that someone updates post #1. Went back to it, checking out those sellers.

GREAT SUCCESS :)

[Tilter]

Bought the 3 years of MAXIM, BLENDER, FHM, STUFF from cheapest-magz.com, just because they're reputable. At less than Comes to like a 15 cents an issue.

and also ordered Mens Health. Have to get back into shape.

Got the links sorted out. Excellent :)

Ill check them in 4 weeks hopefully they;re be listed. Unless people have some expected time for these mags. After changing addy, expect 8 weeks?

[Devious]

Bought the 3 years of MAXIM, BLENDER, FHM, STUFF from cheapest-magz.com, just because they're reputable. At less than Comes to like a 15 cents an issue.

and also ordered Mens Health. Have to get back into shape.

Got the links sorted out. Excellent :)

Ill check them in 4 weeks hopefully they;re be listed. Unless people have some expected time for these mags. After changing addy, expect 8 weeks?

Did you find a good deal for men's health? I was hoping for a 2 yr under $10.

[Devious]

I waited till they arrived at my bud's place -- ordered October 17th, changed November 22nd. But if you get the address perfect to what is in their system, you can change before it arrives. I think only blender screwed me up cause they used initial, last name not firstname, last name.

I also purchase Maxim and FHM 4 year subscriptions from klwh. When do you think I can change my address?

[Symcor]

I waited till they arrived at my bud's place -- ordered October 17th, changed November 22nd. But if you get the address perfect to what is in their system, you can change before it arrives. I think only blender screwed me up cause they used initial, last name not firstname, last name.

I put down a hotel address. Therefore I will have no idea what exactly they put into the system. I will have to keep trying... any other suggestion?

[Devious]

I put down a hotel address. Therefore I will have no idea what exactly they put into the system. I will have to keep trying... any other suggestion?

You might be able to ask the person who you purchased it through what they submitted. The alternative is getting your subscription number (maybe?) from calling in customer service. I was able to move 3/4 without knowing anything from the sticker, just the one messed me up. So try First Initial Last name if it doesnt' work first try.

[JWL]

I put down a hotel address. Therefore I will have no idea what exactly they put into the system. I will have to keep trying... any other suggestion?

Many subscription sellers ask you to put the address in the Notes section of your paypal payment. Did you try checking your paypal payment record to see what address you used?

[InternalStorm1]

I was wondering, let's say I ordered a subscription with a U.S. address... how would I know when I could change my address to my Canadian address? Just trial and error by using the account webpages and see when it works and logs me in?

Also, if I bought a year subscription, changed the address to Canadian, and wanted to renew/buy another year via eBay to get a good deal, I would need to use the Canadian address right, so it wouldn't work to do that? And, let's say I used another U.S. address, and I wanted to switch it over to my Canadian address, would it work because I already have an account set up with the Canadian address even though the subscription is over?

Thanks for clarifying!

[doctorrfd]

I was wondering, let's say I ordered a subscription with a U.S. address... how would I know when I could change my address to my Canadian address? Just trial and error by using the account webpages and see when it works and logs me in?

Also, if I bought a year subscription, changed the address to Canadian, and wanted to renew/buy another year via eBay to get a good deal, I would need to use the Canadian address right, so it wouldn't work to do that? And, let's say I used another U.S. address, and I wanted to switch it over to my Canadian address, would it work because I already have an account set up with the Canadian address even though the subscription is over?

Thanks for clarifying!

trial & error

no sign up using your name & us address to get "the deal" on ebay again

then call cs to merge them

[sannin]

Did you find a good deal for men's health? I was hoping for a 2 yr under $10.

I'd like to find out as well. Most of the ones are reaching 30$ US too!

[InternalStorm1]

trial & error

no sign up using your name & us address to get "the deal" on ebay again

then call cs to merge them

Ahh alright... so I guess it's impossible to merge the addresses online once I want to renew my subscription I have to call...

BTW, I contacted cheapsubscriptions about cost for a Canadian address and they are MUCH higher so don't even bother asking.

[TrevorK]

Slight Issue with MOTOR TREND Address Change

Just thought I'd give everyone a heads up. I couldn't change the address on my Motor Trend subscription online (Wouldn't accept a postal code), so I had to email the support to get it done. I have put their response below, and it basically means that I'll lose 4 issues. Just a heads up, because it you only buy a 1 year subscription you might be disappointed.

Dear Mr. Xxx,

We have changed your mailing address as you have requested. Our labels are printed in advance, therefore, this change will take effect with the March 2007 issue. Your subscription will expire with the November 2009 issue.


Still a good deal since I got 3 years for $9.18USD. But still a nuisance.

[mre]

Slight Issue with MOTOR TREND Address Change

Just thought I'd give everyone a heads up. I couldn't change the address on my Motor Trend subscription online (Wouldn't accept a postal code), so I had to email the support to get it done. I have put their response below, and it basically means that I'll lose 4 issues. Just a heads up, because it you only buy a 1 year subscription you might be disappointed.

Dear Mr. Xxx,

We have changed your mailing address as you have requested. Our labels are printed in advance, therefore, this change will take effect with the March 2007 issue. Your subscription will expire with the November 2009 issue.


Still a good deal since I got 3 years for $9.18USD. But still a nuisance.

The same thing happened to me with Motor Trend, but customer service changed it for me. In fact I just got my first issue yesterday so I'm pretty happy with my 4 year sub that cost $10. It takes patience but I've been able to change the address of every magazine that I've purchased so far.

One hint that I can give is to buy a long term subscription, then you don't have to go through the hassle for a few years, and if this loophole gets closed then at least you have the sub for a while.

[Jeff146]

I just checked out my spreadsheet, I bought subscriptions from 3 people. I've been able to change all my subscriptions except the one I bought from MSUgirl as well.

Then again, she advertises 8-12 weeks, and it's only been 4 for me....


Strange indeed though, that all the others processed fine.


It is confirmed that MSUgirl is not a member of ebay. Looks like someone can remove her from the list on the first post and I can't dispute it since it's so long ago. Oh well.

[ThirteenInchMags]

Ordered on: (07-Nov-2006)
Address changed: Today (05-Dec-2006)

Seller: klwh (Gold Coast Magazines)

***CONFIRMED***

[Oilers]

just got money back from MSUgirl.
since i opened a dispute a week later,lost some pennies by converting
back to cad.

and i was able to change my fhm address today after 18 days.

still waiting for maxim and stuff


cheers :cheesygri
merry xmas

[helium]

I bought Cosmo Girl from lowpricedmags on October 25(?) and was able to log in and change my address today.

[rvs007]

Did anyone buy the Blender Maxim Stuff 4 yrs subscription from the seller anjones78? How long did it take to change the address for those magazines? I bought a subscription on Oct 20 and I am still not able to change my address yet. I don't know if it's because the seller is slow or it takes a longer time with these magazines?

I also bought FHM from the seller thrunner on Oct 26 and I was able to change that address already.

[Franchise10]

Bought 4 year subscription to Computer Shopper from thrunner. I bought ti Nov, 19th and changed address today Dec, 6. Now just waiting for first issue to arrive :D

[TrevorK]

Did anyone buy the Blender Maxim Stuff 4 yrs subscription from the seller anjones78? How long did it take to change the address for those magazines? I bought a subscription on Oct 20 and I am still not able to change my address yet. I don't know if it's because the seller is slow or it takes a longer time with these magazines?

I bought a Maxim/FHM/Stuff sub. from a different seller and it took between 3-4 weeks before I could change the addresses for them.


If you're worried, email the seller. Keep in mind, he passes your info onto a middle man, who then passes it onto the publisher.

[rvs007]

If you're worried, email the seller. Keep in mind, he passes your info onto a middle man, who then passes it onto the publisher.

I did email him and he said it takes 8-14 weeks for processing... so we'll have to see...

[MikeNet]

Did anyone buy the Blender Maxim Stuff 4 yrs subscription from the seller anjones78? How long did it take to change the address for those magazines? I bought a subscription on Oct 20 and I am still not able to change my address yet. I don't know if it's because the seller is slow or it takes a longer time with these magazines?

I also bought FHM from the seller thrunner on Oct 26 and I was able to change that address already.

Man, I did exact same thing. anjones on Nov 1 and nothing is changeable yet. Got FHM from thrunner on Nov 19 and it was changeable yesterday (so only two weeks! FHM and thrunner are fast). With thrunner I got FHM in combo with Maxim and Stuff so we'll see which seller's Maxim/Stuff sub can be changed first.

[hyperion]

I ordered FHM/Maxim/Blender/Stuff on Nov.4 from the same seller.

Today I tried changing them all, but only FHM worked.
Could the other 3 magazines not have me in their database yet, or is there another problem?

What bothers me about Maxim/Blender/Stuff's change page, is that it's broken up weird. I tried filling out their form in different ways, because it's not really clear what goes in (Street, PO Box, Route etc.) and (Apt., Suite, Unit etc.).
For example, if I told the ebay seller my address is ### Blah Drive, does that entire thing go under field one, or do I break it up and put Blah Drive for the first field, and ### in the second field? Or am I just worrying over nothing because maybe they take longer to process than FHM?(it's been more than 1 month).

[rvs007]

It would appear the subscription gets process much faster for FHM than with Maxim, Blender and Stuff. In that case, there shouldn't be anything to worry about... it will just take a little more time.

[Venom Soldier]

Is it normal for the Stuff & Blender processes to take different amounts of time? As I could change the Blender about week and a half back, yet I still can't change Stuff. I assumed they run on the same schedule, as it is the same publisher.


EDIT: Never mind, I just got in right now! :)

[Signguy]

I purchased my subs from thrunner off ebay for Maxim/stuff and blender/...was about $3.00 CAD..Did it on Nov18 and was able to change all my addys today!! great job!!

[Signguy]

This one looks good
http://cgi.ebay.com/2-yr-Subscription-to-Playboy-Penthouse-Magazine_W0QQitemZ130053793601QQihZ003QQcategoryZ2 9257QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

Anyone ever get playboy or penthose to work??

If so any other ebay sellers recommended that do playboy??

[Signguy]

Anyone also ever try US weekly?? my wifes wants it but just wondered if it can be changed??

[Smoothie]

Anyone order Golf Digest from anjones78?

I know it says 8-14weeks, but I still can't change my address.
Thanks!

[Symcor]

Ordered on: (07-Nov-2006)
Address changed: Today (05-Dec-2006)

Seller: klwh (Gold Coast Magazines)

***CONFIRMED***

I also ordered from klwh too on Oct 30, 4 years sub for FHM & Maxim. I have not able to change these still...

What did you order from klwh?

[firehawk12]

There's a free GFW sub available now... and the EGM one here still works.

http://www.mercurymagazines.com/pr1/116/11608
http://www.mercurymagazines.com/pr1/101/10195

I just changed my EGM sub to my Canadian address. Yay Internet!

[joshmxpx]

There's a free GFW sub available now... and the EGM one here still works.

http://www.mercurymagazines.com/pr1/116/11608
http://www.mercurymagazines.com/pr1/101/10195

I just changed my EGM sub to my Canadian address. Yay Internet!

Thanks, signed up for some more. I still have about 4 years worth of EGM thanks to mercury now :cheesygri

[ThirteenInchMags]

I also ordered from klwh too on Oct 30, 4 years sub for FHM & Maxim. I have not able to change these still...

What did you order from klwh?

I ordered Wired magazine...i ordered FHM and Maxim from another seller (anjones78) and those took over a month to change

[Shaner]

I recommend avoiding user logriff1111 until further notice.

He sold me a 4 year subscription to Stuff, Maxim and Blender.
The item number is 140045088803 if anyone wants to read the actual auction to confirm my story.

Anyway, it turns out he sold me a 1 year subscription for all 3 magazines. All 3 subscriptions expire in December of 2007.
I have e-mailed him and have yet to receive a response.
I have filed a dispute with Paypal as well as E-bay and will see where that gets me.

In the meantime, I recommend avoiding him. If he gets in touch with me and clears up the mistake, I will edit my post stating so. It's possible it was an honest mistake because he does have 100% positive feedback, but he isn't responding to my e-mails. He has 3 days to get in contact with me or else negative feedback will be left, ruining his 100% positive feedback.

[Symcor]

I also have the same issue Shaner has above. The seller is klwh (Gold Coast Magazines)


My Maxim account say as follow:
"Our records show that your last order was placed on Dec. 04, 2006 for 12 issues. Your expiration date is DEC 2007 and your current balance is $.00."

For FHM, I still don't have a chance to change the address yet.

From what I heard from this forums, I believe klwh is a honest seller, therefore I will give him like a week to response my email...

Anyone here purchase from klwh can share your opinion?

[rhainman]

What might be happening is that the seller cannot provide the publisher with a sub length greater than 1 year. This happened to me when I bought a multi-year sub to Spin. The seller explained that what he/she does is renew the subscription each year. I don't think this will help me, as I have changed the address to my Canadian address, so I am assuming they cannot renew it unless they have my Canadian address, and they'd never renew it for that address. It looks like my extended sub to Spin has turned into a 1 year sub. You may be in the same boat, but they should tell you that if it's the case.

[Ch28]

It would appear the subscription gets process much faster for FHM than with Maxim, Blender and Stuff. In that case, there shouldn't be anything to worry about... it will just take a little more time.

I ordered the Xbox Mag, FHM, Maxim and Stuff on the same day and the Xbox mag was the fastest to change. I was just able to change the FHM one. Hopefully Maxim and Stuff will be changed by this week.

[JWL]

Anyone also ever try US weekly?? my wifes wants it but just wondered if it can be changed??

Assuming you've already searched the thread and found nothing.....

Find a cheap subscription and try it.

[TrevorK]

I also ordered from klwh too on Oct 30, 4 years sub for FHM & Maxim. I have not able to change these still...

What did you order from klwh?

I ordered from klwh on Oct 13 and was able to change my addresses on:
Maxim - Nov 17
Stuff - Nov 16
FHM - Nov 7

He's also been very prompt in returning my emails as well, so I'd say just send him a note and see what he says.

[Devious]

http://www.nytimes.com/2006/12/14/business/media/14mag.html?ex=1323752400&en=9febb9d398351e98&ei=5089&partner=rssyahoo&emc=rss

Don't know what that means for us freebee subscribers :(

[Devious]

I've bought from 4 different sellers and best have been klwh. Responsive and got what I wanted in the fastest time. I also inquired about Men's Health and got back to me on that.

I also have the same issue Shaner has above. The seller is klwh (Gold Coast Magazines)


My Maxim account say as follow:
"Our records show that your last order was placed on Dec. 04, 2006 for 12 issues. Your expiration date is DEC 2007 and your current balance is $.00."

For FHM, I still don't have a chance to change the address yet.

From what I heard from this forums, I believe klwh is a honest seller, therefore I will give him like a week to response my email...

Anyone here purchase from klwh can share your opinion?

[scoop]

http://www.nytimes.com/2006/12/14/business/media/14mag.html?ex=1323752400&en=9febb9d398351e98&ei=5089&partner=rssyahoo&emc=rss

Don't know what that means for us freebee subscribers :(
Interesting. Maybe we'll get the British version till our subs run out :hopeful:

[Tilter]

Interesting. Maybe we'll get the British version till our subs run out :hopeful:

response from cheapest-magzz (http://myworld.ebay.ca/cheapest-magzz)
Hello. As of right now the publisher has not issued any stop subscription notice to all resellers, sub-agents, and clearinghouses. FHMUS.COM itself is still selling the subscription directly from their website. Once we receive instructions from the publisher on what to do with the orders, I will then notify all customers for options.
Thank you.

[Oilers]

i called them, and they said they havent got any informations yet

probably, get some magazine to replace it or
get refund.

[ThirteenInchMags]

Just received my Jan-2007 issued of Maxim...I wonder when FHM and Blender are going to arrive?

[devastating]

Hey Scoop, thanks for the little tip. I subscribed to 8 magazines on the 24th of Nov and today I was able to change the address of five of them so far. I didn't have any problem but I wrote the address down exactly as it should be. Once again Scoop cheers my friend, you have allowed me lots of reading material for the throne.
Seasons Greetings to All

[RedMosquito]

I order 6 various subscriptions back in October and was able to change my address and have now rec'd at least the first issues of my subs (FHM, Maxim, Stuff, Better H&G, Parents and Your Big Backyard)..

Is it just me or are these US magazines smaller than what you buy in stores or even Canadian versions? My wifes subscription for Parents just ran out and her last copy from her Canadian sub was like 180 pages long and the 1st issue from the new US sub is only 120 pages. The stuff, maxim and FHM all seem thinner as well. Has anyone else noted this or am I crazy?

[keunganator]

i havent gotten my jan copy of FHM yet..did anyone get theirs? ALso whats happening when FHM ceases to put out new mags in march? are we going to start getting the british one after that?

[radeonboy]

There's a free GFW sub available now... and the EGM one here still works.

http://www.mercurymagazines.com/pr1/116/11608
http://www.mercurymagazines.com/pr1/101/10195

I just changed my EGM sub to my Canadian address. Yay Internet!

Can someone help walk me through the process in order to obtain this magazine? Thanks, I couldnt find the change address link in the other page on the 1st page of this thread.

I'm so confused how to do this stuff.

[Jay from Ottawa]

I got one issue of Maxim, but then it stopped. I wonder if the mag publishing houses are getting smart about this.

[scoop]

I got one issue of Maxim, but then it stopped. I wonder if the mag publishing houses are getting smart about this.
Im still getting all my mags - including Maxim. Did you try contacting customer service?

[Kirilenko47]

^
You should also let them know about the issues you've missed. They aren't too strict about checking whether or not you've received it. My Maxim, FHM, Blender and Stuff magazine subscriptions started a while ago but they were sending them to the U.S. addresses. I simply emailed them through the customer service website and told them I've missed the issues saying that I recently changed my address and that it probably wasn't registered in time in their systems before the mags got mailed out. I either got an extra issue added to my subscription or a replacement issue sent in the mail.

Good luck.

[I0s]

looking for BusinessWeek subscription can anyone help me out??

Thanks

[hyperion]

I ordered FHM, Maxim, Blender, Stuff from cheapest-magzz on Nov. 8 and I am still unable to change my Maxim and Stuff :(

[Nakai]

Just thought I would update with some user impressions.

KLWH has been good with all of my subscriptions. All my original ones I ordered with him in October have been able to change except for Men's Health. Recently ordered ones have so far been starting to go through now and still waiting on a couple more of his to change.

Anjones** - I ordered Maxim and Blender from her and it's been close to 2 months now and still havn't been able to change these. Will email her soon to see whats up.

Cheapest-magzz - Bought some recently from him and have been able to change it recently and still waiting on a couple.

paperdreamz(something like this) - Ordered one and have changed it already.

[rvs007]

Anjones** - I ordered Maxim and Blender from her and it's been close to 2 months now and still havn't been able to change these. Will email her soon to see whats up.


I agree about Anjones... ordered 4 years subscription of Maxim, Stuff and Blender from her in October and I still can't log on to change my address. She claims it takes 8-12 weeks so I will keep trying until the new year then I will message her again. I checked her feedback and there has been two recent negative feedbacks left for her. So it looks like we are not the only ones.

[Nakai]

I agree about Anjones... ordered 4 years subscription of Maxim, Stuff and Blender from her in October and I still can't log on to change my address. She claims it takes 8-12 weeks so I will keep trying until the new year then I will message her again. I checked her feedback and there has been two recent negative feedbacks left for her. So it looks like we are not the only ones.

Yeah , I noticed the recent negative ones but I'll keep trying and see how it goes for a little longer.

Also if anybody knows where I can find a subscriber service for Ok! Magazine online that would be great. I emailed them about it but they are slow as hello.

Subscriptions online go to https://w1.buysub.com/pubs/OM/OKM/subscription.jsp?cds_page_id=25088&cds_mag_code=OKM&id=1166664280151&lsid=63541915069047753&vid=5&cds_response_key=I508BA2&cds_mag_code=OKM

So maybe someone can figure out where there might be subscriber services for them in buysub?

[othermike]

what date did you get Men's Health? I'm in the same boat, all my subs have come through except that one, and I'm starting to get suspicious. When I bought it it was $10 for 4 years and now the price is around $15 a year. Wondering if that's somehow related.

Anybody else subscribe to Men's Health and find it took longer than other mags?

Just thought I would update with some user impressions.

KLWH has been good with all of my subscriptions. All my original ones I ordered with him in October have been able to change except for Men's Health. Recently ordered ones have so far been starting to go through now and still waiting on a couple more of his to change.

Anjones** - I ordered Maxim and Blender from her and it's been close to 2 months now and still havn't been able to change these. Will email her soon to see whats up.

Cheapest-magzz - Bought some recently from him and have been able to change it recently and still waiting on a couple.

paperdreamz(something like this) - Ordered one and have changed it already.

[nellybean]

I ordered 2 yrs of Maxim from Gold Coast Magazines on ebay, Dec 1st. I was able to change the address info today Dec 23rd. Pretty good if you ask me. :)

[taco]

hmmm the FHM change sub. address has been down for a while..

anybody have any luck with changing their address recently?

[Tilter]

I ordered the 4 Mags 3 yrs sub + Mens health 1 yr from cheap-maggggz, still not able to change it yet.

Paid Nov 24

[Sakic19]

hmmm the FHM change sub. address has been down for a while..

anybody have any luck with changing their address recently?

Read somewhere recently that FHM in the US was being discontinued, can't remember where I read it though

[JWL]

Read somewhere recently that FHM in the US was being discontinued, can't remember where I read it though

Maybe it was in this thread one page back.

[tkl]

Read somewhere recently that FHM in the US was being discontinued, can't remember where I read it though

FHM has been discontinued as of Dec 31, 2006. Read it in the National Post.

[freakx2001]

FHM has been discontinued as of Dec 31, 2006. Read it in the National Post.

yeah, I read that somewhere as well, it sucks big time. I was just thinking about getting a subscription to it.

By the way, for everyone that has recently bought a Maxim sub. They changed the mag a few months ago and its gone totally down hill... its horrible. I had a 2 year sub to it, it ran out this month, and I'm not going to renew. New layout, dumb articles, I think they are trying to hit the Metro-sexual male now or something like that....

[Nakai]

what date did you get Men's Health? I'm in the same boat, all my subs have come through except that one, and I'm starting to get suspicious. When I bought it it was $10 for 4 years and now the price is around $15 a year. Wondering if that's somehow related.

Anybody else subscribe to Men's Health and find it took longer than other mags?

I ordered the Men's Health on eBay around the 25th of October and it still hasn't gone through as of today. klwh has been good with all his subscriptions so there is probably some wierd delay with that one , possibly due to the pricing you saw. I'll wait a bit longer and contact him to see whats going on with it.

[superstar]

I've been checking fatwallet but I was wondering if there were any other similar sites that I could check for free US magazine subscriptions as well.

Thanks!

[jayk]

hey guys

anyone know of any good interior design, home, bedroom, bathroom, kitchen design magazines I could get off ebay or cheap elsewhere with this method?

thanks

[Smoothie]

I agree, subscribed to Golf Digest from anjones78, and can't change address and doesn't respond to emails.

I have also bought from thrunner, and have been able to change my address, although I haven't actually received a magazine yet.

[Wildfire]

Hi, just looking at GQ magazine...

One seller, says its 3 yrs and 12 issues in total (4 per)

The other seller says 3 yrs, and 12 issues per year

So which is right?

[Intricated]

Hi, just looking at GQ magazine...

One seller, says its 3 yrs and 12 issues in total (4 per)

The other seller says 3 yrs, and 12 issues per year

So which is right?Online Subscription page for GQ (https://w1.buysub.com/pubs/N3/GQM/self_styleguy.jsp?cds_page_id=31354&cds_mag_code=GQM&id=1167601496772&lsid=63651544567025587&vid=1&cds_response_key=INDNQB02&cds_mag_code=GQM).

[hyperion]

Was finally able to change my Maxim and Stuff address today, having ordered them from cheapmagz on November 4th.

[Ch28]

Was finally able to change my Maxim and Stuff address today, having ordered them from cheapmagz on November 4th.

Whoa...almost took you 2 months...

[bubble.tea]

wow....slept through this freebie the last 2 years?

not a big magazine reader...but amma HAVE TO try this out sometime soon. It's not entirely free is it? you have to pay the token fee? (3 subscriptions and get the remaining 9 free? or the like?)

someone wanna spoon-feed me through it?:lol:

[wild]

wow....slept through this freebie the last 2 years?

not a big magazine reader...but amma HAVE TO try this out sometime soon. It's not entirely free is it? you have to pay the token fee? (3 subscriptions and get the remaining 9 free? or the like?)

someone wanna spoon-feed me through it?:lol:

read the first post :)

[siriuskao]

Received
wired (ebay)
red herring (free)
sysadmin (ebay)

IMO one of the best freebie last year. thanks scoop.

[bubble.tea]

read the first post :)

hehe., so I read it...is it truly free memberships? or are you paying those $1-$4 on ebay for them?

What is the critical aspect of the thread? is it finding those free trial membership websites, and registering...or the US address followed-by changing them to any Canadian websites?

[brunes]

Anyone have a line on cheap or free subs to poker mags (Bluff, Card Player, All In, etc ) ?

The only sub I can find so far is one on eBay to "All In", but at $14.99, it is a savings but not worth the change of address hassle.

[joshmxpx]

hehe., so I read it...is it truly free memberships? or are you paying those $1-$4 on ebay for them?

What is the critical aspect of the thread? is it finding those free trial membership websites, and registering...or the US address followed-by changing them to any Canadian websites?

Its buying cheap, and in a few cases, free, magazines off ebay and signing up with an American address. After the subscription has gone through, the address can be changed to a Canadian one and you get a magazine for much less than it would normally cost for a Canadian subscription.

[TrevorK]

hehe., so I read it...is it truly free memberships? or are you paying those $1-$4 on ebay for them?

What is the critical aspect of the thread? is it finding those free trial membership websites, and registering...or the US address followed-by changing them to any Canadian websites?

If you want free mag's then your selection is very, very limited.

Slickdeals is one place with a forum for it:
http://forums.slickdeals.net/forumdisplay.php?sduid=0&f=13



But most of the discussion here is revolving around people who've paid $1-5 for up to a 4 year subscription to a magazine off of eBay. If you read through the thread you'll see what people have to say about certain sellers, which will give you an idea of which to use.

[crazytrain]

Does the actual US address matter? Or can I just make one up?

[scoop]

Does the actual US address matter? Or can I just make one up?
read the first post.

[joshmxpx]

Does the actual US address matter? Or can I just make one up?

The best method is to just use the address of a hotel, with your own name. Just remember whatever you use, because you'll need it when you change your address later.

[bubble.tea]

thank you for the replies....appreciated.

[MikeNet]

So... anyone who ordered from anjones78 from ebay got any updates?? My order from Nov 1 for Maxim/Stuff/Blender still can't be changed. I even called Maxim CS to see if anything is close in case it was entered wrong and nothing. anjones doesn't seem to be replying.

[redbridge]

hi there,
It is my first post. If I use this method and change address, I suppose they will charge extra for shipping? HOw much extra? $0.99 for 1 year is very tempting.

thanks

Anthony

[helium]

hi there,
It is my first post. If I use this method and change address, I suppose they will charge extra for shipping? HOw much extra? $0.99 for 1 year is very tempting.

thanks

Anthony

The shipping is the responsibility of the magazine publisher unless otherwise stated. In other words, it's free unless the seller states that you must pay for it.

[danno567]

Hi

I found some on ebay that i want to get. can those who have done this and have had it worked pm me pls. I want to make sure it works before i go forward and get a few of these. how long do you usually wait to change your address?

thanks

d

[scoop]

Hi

I found some on ebay that i want to get. can those who have done this and have had it worked pm me pls. I want to make sure it works before i go forward and get a few of these. how long do you usually wait to change your address?

thanks

d
There are many testimonials in this thread already...

[crazytrain]

why is do americans get to buy the mags for so cheap?

[joshmxpx]

why is do americans get to buy the mags for so cheap?

Magazine publishers do not make their money off subscriptions, but rather the advertising in the magazine. Companies will only place their adds if the subscription rates are really high, therefore the company will sell really cheap or free subscriptions in order to boost the number of subscribers.

[crazytrain]

Magazine publishers do not make their money off subscriptions, but rather the advertising in the magazine. Companies will only place their adds if the subscription rates are really high, therefore the company will sell really cheap or free subscriptions in order to boost the number of subscribers.

is this applicable in the US only? couldn't there be a supplier in canada willing to do the same and sell these mags at cheap prices?

[scoop]

is this applicable in the US only? couldn't there be a supplier in canada willing to do the same and sell these mags at cheap prices?
The canadian market is too small for them to bother with. Plus the shipping costs are higher to give the cheap subs to Canada since most of the mags ship from the States.

[KrayzieTRD]

Anybody receive this months issue of Stuff, Maxim, or FHM yet??
or is it still kinda early....

[scoop]

Anybody receive this months issue of Stuff, Maxim, or FHM yet??
or is it still kinda early....
FHM is no more.

[MikeNet]

FHM is no more.

I thought the last issue was the March 07 issue. Is the March issue already out? How far ahead do they date their issues?
(I just changed address right before the cancellation article in NYTimes so haven't actually gotten anything yet. Was hoping to get at least one issue).

[scoop]

I thought the last issue was the March 07 issue. Is the March issue already out? How far ahead do they date their issues?
(I just changed address right before the cancellation article in NYTimes so haven't actually gotten anything yet. Was hoping to get at least one issue).

The latest issue (with Vida) says jan/feb 2007. i assumed this was the last one.

[Tilter]

Paid on Nov 24 from cheapest-magzz (http://feedback.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewFeedback&userid=cheapest-magzz)

Changed MAXIM + Blender on Jan 7

FHM Change link is dead, so GG...and Stuff can't change it yet

Same thing with Mens Health, can't change it yet.

[scoop]

For those with an FHM subscription... I asked the guy I bought it from on Ebay if he would give a refund, and he said the publisher would eventually be contacting me about a replacement subscription.

[bubble.tea]

still bewildering me....

Just checked out cheapest-magzzzz, and I'm interested in the VIBE subscription.

Is this basically ANY magazine I can get cheap (will let me do an online address change to Canada)???? Or is it only a select few that have been mentioned in this thread?

This is what's still losing me :(.

[scoop]

still bewildering me....

Just checked out cheapest-magzzzz, and I'm interested in the VIBE subscription.

Is this basically ANY magazine I can get cheap (will let me do an online address change to Canada)???? Or is it only a select few that have been mentioned in this thread?

This is what's still losing me :(.

For a couple of bucks most will risk it. Ive not run into one that wouldnt let me change it. If you really dont want to chance it, contact the magazine and ask them if you can do an address change to Canada.

[Jouvert]

Ziff Davis selling off EGM/1-UP and other video game related holdings.

http://www.destructoid.com/ziff-davis-is-selling-1up-egm-other-crap-29098.phtml

With OPM recently canceled, let's hope this isn't the beginning of the end.

[brunes]

Ziff Davis selling off EGM/1-UP and other video game related holdings.

http://www.destructoid.com/ziff-davis-is-selling-1up-egm-other-crap-29098.phtml

With OPM recently canceled, let's hope this isn't the beginning of the end.

Beginning of the end of what - shoddy gaming magazines that are nothing more than glorified advertisements for games they are supposed to be "reviewing"? Magazines with > 50% of the pages being ads yet still charging you money to get?

I don't see a problem with that.

[joshmxpx]

Beginning of the end of what - shoddy gaming magazines that are nothing more than glorified advertisements for games they are supposed to be "reviewing"? Magazines with > 50% of the pages being ads yet still charging you money to get?

I don't see a problem with that.

Its alright if you get them for free. I hope this isn't the end for EGM. Althought it sucks reading reviews a month too late, I like the columns and other stuff that makes it unique, like Jeremy Parish and Sean Baby.

I also hope this doesn't mean the end of the 1UpShow, my favourite show on the Web right now.

[rvs007]

So... anyone who ordered from anjones78 from ebay got any updates?? My order from Nov 1 for Maxim/Stuff/Blender still can't be changed. I even called Maxim CS to see if anything is close in case it was entered wrong and nothing. anjones doesn't seem to be replying.

It's now more than 10 weeks since I purchased from anjones78 and I emailed them yesterday regarding my Maxim/Stuff/Blender subscriptions. They said they will follow up with the publisher and get back to me.

[MikeNet]

It's now more than 10 weeks since I purchased from anjones78 and I emailed them yesterday regarding my Maxim/Stuff/Blender subscriptions. They said they will follow up with the publisher and get back to me.

Well there's at least three people in this boat now. I got a PM from another member that is over 10 weeks too. With either no replies from anjones78 or replies after threatening. And also the magazine customer service showing no signs of a sub. Even if the magazine gets the sub right now it's going to be at least another 6 weeks seeing as they are probably preparing for the Feb mailing already.

I think we should put anjones78 on the suspended list (at the minimum for Stuff/Blender/Maxim).

I do however suggest thrunner on e bay for mags though. His Stuff/FHM/Maxim I was able to change in 2.5 weeks! And that I ordered 19 days after anjones. Too bad FHM is closing shop.

[HowEver]

I get EGM/Games for Windows free, thanks to this thread.

The reviews aren't great, but it makes interesting reading once in a while.

.

I still get Stuff free, but god knows how that started. That freebie runs 2004-2008, and it always had my Canadian address!



Ziff Davis selling off EGM/1-UP and other video game related holdings.

http://www.destructoid.com/ziff-davis-is-selling-1up-egm-other-crap-29098.phtml

With OPM recently canceled, let's hope this isn't the beginning of the end.

[Shaner]

Anyone know the change of address link for "Muscle & Fitness"

I can't seem to locate a working link.

[supsx]

Any free electronic gaming monthly other then the one already posted for mercury magazines?

[BlueSpecVTO]

I'm in the same boat with you guys concerning anjones78. I order back in November and still can't change my address.

I just ordered with thrunner instead, so hopefully that'll work out well.

[KrayzieTRD]

So when is this month's issue of Stuff or Maxim suppose to arrive?
mid-month? or did people receive them already?

[scoop]

I got Stuff yesterday. Maxim is generally close behind.

[Devious]

Whoa...almost took you 2 months...

It happends.. I ordered
Women's Health (Oct 11) - LasVegasMags
Maxim/Stuff/Blender/FHM (Oct 11) klwh
Road & Track (Nov 23) - MagazineMansion

All sets from different sellers. Maxim/Stuff/Blender/FHM i changed address Nov 23rd. I've not been able to change Women's Health or R&T. (Women's health at this point is very suspicious although the seller told me recently I'll get a magazine either 01/08 or 02/08. All mags are going to a real address (a friend) that has now gotten 2 copies of each of the Maxim set but nothing else.

Arg!

[BlueSpecVTO]

I'm in the same boat with you guys concerning anjones78. I order back in November and still can't change my address.

Dear <snip>,

A review of our files is not locating your accounts. Please advise us of both your complete new and old addresses and when the orders were placed. We apologize for any inconvenience.

Sincerely,
<snip>
Customer Service

[Venom Soldier]

Anyone know the change of address link for "Muscle & Fitness"

I can't seem to locate a working link.

https://w1.buysub.com/pubs/SR/MAF/MAF_entry1.jsp?cds_page_id=20781&cds_mag_code=MAF&id=1168388081521&lsid=70091814415043433&vid=1

[Smoothie]

Same comments here for anjones78.
I ordered Golf Digest back at the beginning of Nov, and still nothing, no replies to email either.

I did order Blender/Stuff/Maxim from thrunner and have been able to change my address, although I haven't received an issue yet.

Anyone know of another seller for Golf Digest?
Thanks!

[Shaner]

Any good sellers out there for muscle car mags or just car mags in general?

[boston]

Same comments here for anjones78.
I ordered Golf Digest back at the beginning of Nov, and still nothing, no replies to email either.

I did order Blender/Stuff/Maxim from thrunner and have been able to change my address, although I haven't received an issue yet.

Anyone know of another seller for Golf Digest?
Thanks!

I emailed anjones78 a few days ago after having coresponded with them back in December. My original order was in October and I ordered from someone else at the same time and was able to change my address within 3- 4 weeks.
My anjones78 purchase was another story. They responded that it takes 8 -14 weeks to get processed ( which is bull ) and that because of Xmas they were backlogged at the publishing house.
Finally after threathening to leave negative feedback on Ebay, they responded by fessing up and saying that my order had gotten lost and they would get my new order in ASAP. This after waiting 3 months!!
I looked at their recent Ebay feedback and it appears that they have a number of negative feedbacks over the last few weeks. A possible pattern?
Anyways I emailed one person who had very negative comments about her transaction and she said she was filing a dispute with Ebay ( against anjones78) to try and get her money back. She also told me anjones78 offered to refund her money but this woman never received anything nor did she receive anymore responses. Apparently this woman feels that anjones78 trys to use a delay tactic so that you miss the 90 day window to file a dispute against them and suggested I file a dispute ASAP.
It's a little strange because anjones78 does have a decent feedback rating over the long haul and based on the number of transactions they do.
Not sure how to proceed at this point? Maybe they figure for a $4 - $10 subscription, people won't want to waste time trying to pursue the matter.

[MikeNet]

An update to my anjones78 order (Amanda Jones BTW). After not seeing my sub in any of the publisher's systems I emailed her threatening neg feedback and Paypal dispute. Today got a refund. Although lost about $0.40 in Paypal receiving fees, but oh well!

[BlueSpecVTO]

Dear <snip>,

A review of our files is not locating your accounts. Please advise us of both your complete new and old addresses and when the orders were placed. We apologize for any inconvenience.

Sincerely,
<snip>
Customer Service

Response from seller:

I was recently made aware of the fact that one of my orders was lost with the clearing house. I am working on getting that order resent. I will add another year onto your subscription if you would like, or I can issue a refund. Thank you

I took the refund. I'll let you know when that's processed.



<9:22> Money refunded.

[Smoothie]

Thanks for the info on anjones78, I'll send her a note too and see what happends.

On a happier note, I did receive my first copy of Stuff from thrunner. Now just waiting for Maxim and Blender. I bought them back at the beginning of Nov.

[rvs007]

Response from seller:

I was recently made aware of the fact that one of my orders was lost with the clearing house. I am working on getting that order resent. I will add another year onto your subscription if you would like, or I can issue a refund. Thank you


I got the same response from the seller and I opted for adding 1 year to the subscription. It's too late for me to file a complaint through ebay, but I am going to leave a neg feedback anyway.

[KenA]

probably cought anjones at a bad time and shes probably get flooded with orders that many were lost...

i don't think she was ready for the rfd effect.

i ordered from her back in october and it was smooth sailing! she even offered me a bunch of free magazine subscriptions with my purchase and they worked too..

was able to change address in 3-4 weeks.

whatever it is, im sure she was just overwhelmed with the amount of new subscriptions and wasn't able to organize them.

from my experience, i had good dealing with anjones on my order and my magazines are coming great. its too bad that that no longer is the case for new subs.

[molala]

thanks for the useful infomation!!

[Nakai]

Well decided to email anjones about my Maxim and Blender , we'll see how that goes.

Also has anyone else that ordered Men's Health had their sub go through , if so when did you place your order and with who? Mine is still not showing up and ordered with klwh who has been great with all the other subs. I sent him an email today as well to see but I remember some others had trouble with the mag in general.

[TrevorK]

Well decided to email anjones about my Maxim and Blender , we'll see how that goes.

Also has anyone else that ordered Men's Health had their sub go through , if so when did you place your order and with who? Mine is still not showing up and ordered with klwh who has been great with all the other subs. I sent him an email today as well to see but I remember some others had trouble with the mag in general.

My Men's Health still hasn't gone through, but I'm assuming that is because I purchased through MSUGirl who others here have not had success with as of late.

[othermike]

Well decided to email anjones about my Maxim and Blender , we'll see how that goes.

Also has anyone else that ordered Men's Health had their sub go through , if so when did you place your order and with who? Mine is still not showing up and ordered with klwh who has been great with all the other subs. I sent him an email today as well to see but I remember some others had trouble with the mag in general.

I also am having the Men's Health problem with klwh. I emailed him already and he said it was entered and should show up. He has until Jan. 20 for me and then he's gone over his 10 week promise.

[danno567]

I have ordered from subsriptions4less, and will let everyone know how it goes. their feedback is huge. I ordered three mags and will wait three more weeks ( 4 total ) to do the subscription switch.

let me know how gold coast goes too please. I was going to order from them.

thanks

dan

[MrJuGgz]

if this works.... im going to be sooo happy!

[KrayzieTRD]

For Maxim and Stuff, are these coming from the US or are they the Canadian version?
I changed my address early last month but still nothing has arrived.... Anyone else not received this month's issue of these magazines also???

[radeonboy]

I got my 3 subs changed to Canadian addresses. Hopefully they come.

[9Doorz]

i've done both the ebay way and signed up for free magazine from websites. it works. On eaby i got fhm maxium, stuff....mags i got form signup on website are: Vibe, spin, giant, Black Enterprise
THIS DOES WORK

[NestleQuick]

I was able to change my address of three subscriptions at the end of Nov 06 I recieved one issue Stuff so far that was last week.

[KrayzieTRD]

I was able to change my address of three subscriptions at the end of Nov 06 I recieved one issue Stuff so far that was last week.

yea what the hell is up with that?
Maybe canada post/customs is still backlogged by all the stuff they received from christmas so they're behind schedule........

[hawk99]

For Maxim and Stuff, are these coming from the US or are they the Canadian version?
I changed my address early last month but still nothing has arrived.... Anyone else not received this month's issue of these magazines also???

I changed my address about a month ago too for Maxim and did not receive the January issue yet. I also asked them to send me the Dec. issue and have yet to receive that one either (they said it would take 4-6 weeks).

[JWL]

FINALLY received my first Entrepeneur magazine. It is pretty beat-up. Hopefully they don't all arrive this way!

[danno567]

what is the earlies people have been able to switch their address?

[TrevorK]

I changed my address about a month ago too for Maxim and did not receive the January issue yet. I also asked them to send me the Dec. issue and have yet to receive that one either (they said it would take 4-6 weeks).


My experience sounds similar to yours.

I subscribed to FHM/Stuff/Maxim/Motor Trend.

With Motor Trend, they apparently print out labels months in advance so I was told to expect my first issue for February (After changing my address in mid-November).

I changed FHM/Stuff/Maxim in early November. I finally received an issue of Stuff last week, have yet to receive the others (And I've verified my address is correct).

I have even gone as far as to email Maxim about it (using their customer page) and they said they would send me December's and January's issues that I missed, and specified it would be to my Canadian address. Yet I have still not received them.


It's strange though, as my experience doesn't seem to mirror most. It makes me wonder if my magazines are getting stolen or something? But I live in a house and that, so for someone to target my mailbox (And leave everything else) seems odd. I don't know if I'd give this magazine thing a shot again - so far I've gotten 1 issue out of the 4 that I could change my address on.

[KenA]

For Maxim and Stuff, are these coming from the US or are they the Canadian version?
I changed my address early last month but still nothing has arrived.... Anyone else not received this month's issue of these magazines also???

I've been recieving the canadian versions.
It took around 2 months to get my first issue. Best to email the magazine to check on the status, they usually reply within 24 hours.
I just got my issue of VIBE with CIARA on the cover.. HOT!!

FINALLY received my first Entrepeneur magazine. It is pretty beat-up. Hopefully they don't all arrive this way!

Yes, i've received some of them that are pretty beat up too... can't complain i guess.. its free! :)
The magazines customer service are really kind though, and im sure if you email them you would get another one right away.

[Firestorm]

Just got my first EGM doing the trick. Thought it was my Nintendo Power and went "wtf? Halo? GTA?" then realized EGM finally came =P

[KrayzieTRD]

Got my first issue of Stuff yesterday but still no Maxim.....
Checked the website and it said it should come before the 24th so we'll see what happens

o yea and they're the US versions so maybe that's why it's taking so long

[Knarfon]

Changed my adress successfully on December 26th, still no issue though.
For "Games for Windows Magazine", how much time do you guys think it'll take?:razz:

[Intricated]

Got my second issue of Maxim (February, CDN edition) today, as well as my first (and last) issue of FHM (March, US edition). Not exactly what I paid for, but 4 years of Maxim and one issue of FHM for $4 - I won't complain.

FYI that I purchased from eBay in October and was able to change my address after 3 weeks. Since I didn't get my first copy of Maxim until the January issue due to the address change, they extended my subscription by 2 months.

[Smoothie]

Finally got my first issue of Stuff last week and Maxim today. Ordered from thrunner back on Nov 1, 2006. Maxim was the Cdn edition, just waiting for Blender now.

[Tha DraGun]

I got a subscription for FHM through Ebay a little while ago. I just got my new issue today and on the front corner it says "LAST ISSUE EVER!!" :mad:
I cant believe they arent making it anymore. My subscription doesnt end till October 2009. Think theres any way to get money out of it? I know I only spent like 4 bucks but its was worth more than that of course. Will they know I got it through ebay for cheap?

[scoop]

I got a subscription for FHM through Ebay a little while ago. I just got my new issue today and on the front corner it says "LAST ISSUE EVER!!" :mad:
I cant believe they arent making it anymore. My subscription doesnt end till October 2009. Think theres any way to get money out of it? I know I only spent like 4 bucks but its was worth more than that of course. Will they know I got it through ebay for cheap?
Supposedly the publisher will be contacting us about a replacement magazine. All we can do is be patient at this point and hope this happens.

[rvs007]

I contacted my Ebay seller (thrunner) regarding FHM being discontinued (I bought a 3-year subscription from him) and he offered me a 4-year subscription to Maxim, Stuff and Blender free of charge. Now that's what I call keeping your customers happy! I'm not sure if he is offering this to everyone who writes to him but it's worth a try.

Incidentally, I received my first (and last) FHM magazine today (March issue).

[KrayzieTRD]

I contacted my Ebay seller (thrunner) regarding FHM being discontinued (I bought a 3-year subscription from him) and he offered me a 4-year subscription to Maxim, Stuff and Blender free of charge. Now that's what I call keeping your customers happy! I'm not sure if he is offering this to everyone who writes to him but it's worth a try.

Incidentally, I received my first (and last) FHM magazine today (March issue).

Would that be on top of the 4yrs you already have making it a total of 8 years?
Have you checked your account to see if he actually did add the free yrs yet?
Also, wouldn't you have to give him your fake US address again or make a new one since these deals don't apply to canadian addresses?

[rvs007]

I didn't get my 4-year Maxim/Stuff/Blender subscription from thrunner. I got it from anjones and the subscription was lost and never got to the clearing house. Anjones is still sorting that out but I've pretty much gave up. So it was good that Thrunner offered me the same for no cost because I don't have to worry about Anjones anymore.

From what I understand, the maximum subscription length is capped at 5 years, so even if both Anjones and Thrunner subscriptions end up going through, I don't think it will be 8 years...

[stock_junkie]

Wow! I can't beleive this actually worked! Free Details magazine arrived yesterday. It took MONTHS but hey... IT'S FREE! Thanks OP!!

[Signguy]

Got my first maxim this week...paid on nov16...so not too shabby...waiting for stuff and blender still....anyone know of any where to get US weekly??
also who has some subs now?? thrunner has none..now that I know it works I wanna try another :)

[medievalbun]

I recieved my first issue of Allure this month. I purchased a two-year sub from seller lowpricedmags on ebay back in November. Was able to change my address at the end of November.

[wesellanythingcanada]

Anybody have a link to where I can get Maxim for free?

[KrayzieTRD]

Anyone NOT receive their first/last issue of FHM yet?
I received my issue of maxim and stuff already but FHM hasn't arrived yet...

[Martinga]

Is it me or many of the sellers don't sell magazines anymore......
Anyone can hook me up with some links to the stores of the sellers?

[Firestorm]

You guys really don't have to keep buying them off eBay... Just browse through the first few posts and last couple of pages in this thread:

http://www.cheapassgamer.com/forums/showthread.php?t=112587

[BananaWeed]

Hey guys, I'm interested in jumping on this, and I searched for 'thrunner' user ID on ebay, but he doesn't have anything listed for sale. Have you guys found other sellers? I'm looking for someone selling multiple magazine subscriptions for Maxim, Stuff, and the like.

[KrayzieTRD]

Well I just received my first (and last) issue of FHM.

Does anyone know what's going to happen to current subscribers? Has anyone contacted them to see what was going to happen?
I still have the whole 4 yrs which seems like such a waste

[rvs007]

Just noticed today that the old Maxim Customer Services link doesn't work anymore. Here is the new one to manage your subscription/change your address:

https://secure.palmcoastd.com/pcd/eServ?iServ=MDgxNUIzNTI0NCZpVHlwZT1FTlRFUg==

[boston]

Any more news/results from people that purchased subs from anjones78?

She recently promised me she would process my order after my intial order, back in October, never arrived.
She said the order got lost so I gave her the benefit of the doubt and instead of filing a dispute with Ebay, I waited it out past the 60 day dispute timeframe so she could stiff me again.
In early January she said she was putting the order in the next day and now it's been over 3 weeks and I still can't access my subscription account with the publisher. I realize it takes a little time but I oredered a mag from someone else and was able to access my account within 3 weeks.
I also see that anjones78 has at least 40 - 50 negative feedbacks in the past 2 months from buyers complaining about the same thing.
Needless to say she won't respond to my emails either.

[Oilers]

yesterday i got my first and also my last FHM magazine.
dont know what will be the replacement yet

[KrayzieTRD]

yesterday i got my first and also my last FHM magazine.
dont know what will be the replacement yet

Same here.... wonder if there is gonna be a replacement even
It'd be nice if someone could keep us up to date if they have info on this issue

[Knarfon]

got my first "Games for Windows" magazine this morning, March 2007 issue!
That's awesome:) :)

[Manik]

nice post thanks

[othermike]

klwh screwed me out of my 4-year Men's Health sub, and ignored many many emails, refused to refund me. I'm starting to notice a lot of bad feedback piling up and the last few subs I entered in early Dec. still haven't come in, making me think this deal may be dead (or just about).

Regardless, I'm still happy and getting almost a dozen magazines a month (some for several years) for probably only $20-$30 invested.

[scoop]

klwh screwed me out of my 4-year Men's Health sub, and ignored many many emails, refused to refund me. I'm starting to notice a lot of bad feedback piling up and the last few subs I entered in early Dec. still haven't come in, making me think this deal may be dead (or just about).

Regardless, I'm still happy and getting almost a dozen magazines a month (some for several years) for probably only $20-$30 invested.
Just use another seller if you are not getting results. Why do you say the deal is just about dead? Still plenty of opportunity out there.

[rvs007]

After in contact with thrunner regarding my FHM subscription and accepting his free offer for 4 years of Maxim/Stuff/Blender on Jan. 16, I was surprised to be able to log in and change my address for Stuff and Blender already! It says subscription received on Jan. 24. I'd imagine Maxim takes a little longer to subscribe.

Thrunner saved the day for me whereas buying from anjones78 was a disaster. It's too bad Thrunner no longer is selling any subscriptions.

[Tha DraGun]

After in contact with thrunner regarding my FHM subscription and accepting his free offer for 4 years of Maxim/Stuff/Blender on Jan. 16, I was surprised to be able to log in and change my address for Stuff and Blender already! It says subscription received on Jan. 24. I'd imagine Maxim takes a little longer to subscribe.

Thrunner saved the day for me whereas buying from anjones78 was a disaster. It's too bad Thrunner no longer is selling any subscriptions.

Must be nice. The guy I bought my subscription off of on Ebay won't do anything about it. I guess it's all in FHM's hands. Hopefully they do something.

[wesellanythingcanada]

klwh screwed me out of my 4-year Men's Health sub, and ignored many many emails, refused to refund me. I'm starting to notice a lot of bad feedback piling up and the last few subs I entered in early Dec. still haven't come in, making me think this deal may be dead (or just about).

Regardless, I'm still happy and getting almost a dozen magazines a month (some for several years) for probably only $20-$30 invested.

Which magazines have you had success receiving?

[KrayzieTRD]

After in contact with thrunner regarding my FHM subscription and accepting his free offer for 4 years of Maxim/Stuff/Blender on Jan. 16, I was surprised to be able to log in and change my address for Stuff and Blender already! It says subscription received on Jan. 24. I'd imagine Maxim takes a little longer to subscribe.

Thrunner saved the day for me whereas buying from anjones78 was a disaster. It's too bad Thrunner no longer is selling any subscriptions.

Yea I was planning on messaging him too but what I don't understand is how he can still offer replacement subscriptions when he's not even selling anything anymore

So did you have to resend him your fake US address or did he still have it?

[BananaWeed]

Do you guys know of any other good sellers? I'm looking for someone that'll do subscriptions to multiple magazines.

[othermike]

Just use another seller if you are not getting results. Why do you say the deal is just about dead? Still plenty of opportunity out there.

Well three of the most popular sellers have now gone bad, klwh, anjones78 and Thrunner.

I'm trying to hold out a little hope for the user Cheapest Magz who has perfect feedback in the 5000s and with whom I have 5 outstanding subs but those 5 are now about 8 or 9 weeks old and not one have I been able to register online. That seems odd to me because previously it never took any longer than 4 or 5 weeks to change the address online.. we'll see.

To answer the other question I'm getting the following mags:

Maxim, FHM, Stuff, Blender, Spin, GQ, Esquire, Details, Wired, Seed and my girlfriend gets Psychology Today, and Marie Claire.

[rvs007]

Yea I was planning on messaging him too but what I don't understand is how he can still offer replacement subscriptions when he's not even selling anything anymore

So did you have to resend him your fake US address or did he still have it?

He still had it but he emailed me to confirm just before he sent off the order.

[boston]

Well three of the most popular sellers have now gone bad, klwh, anjones78 and Thrunner.

I'm trying to hold out a little hope for the user Cheapest Magz who has perfect feedback in the 5000s and with whom I have 5 outstanding subs but those 5 are now about 8 or 9 weeks old and not one have I been able to register online. That seems odd to me because previously it never took any longer than 4 or 5 weeks to change the address online.. we'll see.

To answer the other question I'm getting the following mags:

Maxim, FHM, Stuff, Blender, Spin, GQ, Esquire, Details, Wired, Seed and my girlfriend gets Psychology Today, and Marie Claire.

I ordered from Cheapest Magz also in mid January. No results yet, but after my bad experience with anjones78, I'm wondering how long should one wait before filing a dispute with Ebay or Paypal to get a refund?
I gave anjones78 the benefit of the doubt and waited too long to try and use dispute resolution to get my money back. I'm not sure I'm going to make the same mistake again because I have about $30US invested this time.
It seems kind of strange to me that you can't change your address after two months. Have you emailed Cheapest Magz and if so what did they say?

Thanks

[Martinga]

Also bought magz from same person as above....... still no reply... lets hope I can get the subscriptions......
I bought Muscle & Fitness and Stuff..... any links for any of those 2?
Btw, what am I supposed to do? I got ebay with canadian address and when I paid with paypal and in the comments section I put the US address. What is the next step?

[boston]

Also bought magz from same person as above....... still no reply... lets hope I can get the subscriptions......
I bought Muscle & Fitness and Stuff..... any links for any of those 2?
Btw, what am I supposed to do? I got ebay with canadian address and when I paid with paypal and in the comments section I put the US address. What is the next step?

I've only had success once excluding the anjones78 fiasco and my recent Cheapest Magz order.
I had the same situation as you with the Canadian Ebay account and US address. On payment with Paypal, I left instructions to have the item shipped to US address and I was able to go online to the publisher's web-site and log into my account using the US address and change it to a Canadian address with no problem.
The whole process only took around 4 -5 weeks before I was in the system and able to change the address. That's what has me a little concerned about the previous comments that said it's been 9 weeks and they still aren't in the system after having purchased from Cheapest Magz.

Good Luck!

[Martinga]

I've only had success once excluding the anjones78 fiasco and my recent Cheapest Magz order.
I had the same situation as you with the Canadian Ebay account and US address. On payment with Paypal, I left instructions to have the item shipped to US address and I was able to go online to the publisher's web-site and log into my account using the US address and change it to a Canadian address with no problem.
The whole process only took around 4 -5 weeks before I was in the system and able to change the address. That's what has me a little concerned about the previous comments that said it's been 9 weeks and they still aren't in the system after having purchased from Cheapest Magz.

Good Luck!


Thanks, i guess the only thing I got left is wait!

[MikeNet]

Well three of the most popular sellers have now gone bad, klwh, anjones78 and Thrunner.



In defense of thrunner I don't think it is fair to say he has "gone bad" because he is not selling right now. He only has 1 neg feedback in last 12 months and only a couple of complaints with feedback withdrawn. The guy never had many titles to begin with (about 10 or so) and all three of my subs from him has worked (FHM not being his fault :) Maybe the guy is on vacation or it could be his contacts up the line that are the problem, etc. I remember in early January I thought about getting Computer Shopper from him. He wasn't selling anything. Checked a week later and his 10 or so titles were on again for 10-days listing. I guess those ended and he hasn't relisted.

As for anjones78 whom I also bought from. This one is fair to say has "gone bad" with the major negative feedbacks. I never got my subs but did get refunded. The thing is she kept selling knowing she didn't put the subscriptions through.

klwh I've had no experience so I'll stay mum on that one :)

[tvwatcher]

anjones was naru'd today - looks like a lot of people were ripped off

at least I was able to neg him before he got the boot :mad:

[bahk7]

thrunner is still a good dealer! I bought a Subscription from thrunner about 3 weeks ago, and everything went through fine. I was able to change my address for Maxim,Stuff, and blender after two weeks of making the purchase.

[rvs007]

After in contact with thrunner regarding my FHM subscription and accepting his free offer for 4 years of Maxim/Stuff/Blender on Jan. 16, I was surprised to be able to log in and change my address for Stuff and Blender already! It says subscription received on Jan. 24. I'd imagine Maxim takes a little longer to subscribe.

I was able to change my subscription address for Maxim today. So it took 3 weeks.

[heymikey]

Just an update:

I received my magazine subscriptions from GQ, Wired, and Conde Nast Traveller last week. I only paid around $4 for each of them. All of them are 3-year subscriptions.

[boston]

Just an update:

I received my magazine subscriptions from GQ, Wired, and Conde Nast Traveller last week. I only paid around $4 for each of them. All of them are 3-year subscriptions.

Do you mind telling me who the seller was?

thanks

[heymikey]

Do you mind telling me who the seller was?

thanks
My seller was lowpricedmags. You can view his/her/their store here: http://stores.ebay.com/LowPricedMags

[bigrouge]

hey has anyone had any experience with groovin_lizard on ebay? he has 4yr maxim stuff and blender for 5.99. or can someone recommend a different seller? thanks!

[wesellanythingcanada]

What link do I use to change the address for my Maxim subscription? I'm trying this website but it redirects me to the homepage when I click it.

http://www.maximonline.com/ml_public/cust_svc/

[Intricated]

What link do I use to change the address for my Maxim subscription? I'm trying this website but it redirects me to the homepage when I click it.

http://www.maximonline.com/ml_public/cust_svc/Try searching this thread next time. (http://www.redflagdeals.com/forums/showthread.php?p=4580481&highlight=maxim+change+address#post4580481)

[seshwan]

Try searching this thread next time. (http://www.redflagdeals.com/forums/showthread.php?p=4580481&highlight=maxim+change+address#post4580481)

Yeah uh, try actually reading a post before responding to it next time.

[Tilter]

I have finally gotten Stuff to work (took about 10 weeks) and Maxim/Blender took 5-6. FHM is dead, so gg 36 issues.

BUT, I have still not gotten MEN'S HEALTH to work. Since Nov 26th :S

[Intricated]

Yeah uh, try actually reading a post before responding to it next time.Er, yeah I did; the poster wants to know where to change the address for Maxim subscriptions. I provided a link to a post in this thread that has the link. Hell, I've used it before to check my account status.

[Oilers]

https://secure.palmcoastd.com/pcd/eServ?iServ=MDgxNUIzNTI0NCZpVHlwZT1FTlRFUg==

for maxim

[TheBigBoi]

I think we should sticky this, or at least put a link to this thread in the "Free Magazines" thread that's stickied on the front page.

[Martinga]

Agreed
Btw, anyone got the links for Stuff Magazine and Muscle & Fitness?
Much appreciated

[Pete00]

BUT, I have still not gotten MEN'S HEALTH to work. Since Nov 26th :S

Same, I ordered Nov. 27 and it's still not showing up.
Who's you order from? I ordered from cheapest-magzz and a couple of his subscriptions have already been successful.

[Tilter]

Same, I ordered Nov. 27 and it's still not showing up.
Who's you order from? I ordered from cheapest-magzz and a couple of his subscriptions have already been successful.

Yup. I was hoping to get it switched, help me shed the weight.

[lithium]

http://www.teenfreeway.com/otx/otx_sn1.htm

Does this work for you guys?

[Martinga]

Sounds like too much trouble, you might as well pay 4 bucks for the subscription.......
Btw, anyone got the links for Stuff magazine and Muscle & Fitness (to change the address)
Thanks

[veritas]

Same, I ordered Nov. 27 and it's still not showing up.
Who's you order from? I ordered from cheapest-magzz and a couple of his subscriptions have already been successful.

I ordered from cheapest-magzz on the 24th of November, and I've had no success whatsoever trying to change the address. I'm starting to get frustrated as I'm now on the tail end of the 6-12 weeks.

I'm ready to ask for a refund after the 12th week finishes out and looking for another seller.

[boston]

I ordered from cheapest-magzz on the 24th of November, and I've had no success whatsoever trying to change the address. I'm starting to get frustrated as I'm now on the tail end of the 6-12 weeks.

I'm ready to ask for a refund after the 12th week finishes out and looking for another seller.

I ordered from cheapest-magzz on January 16th. Spent about $30US on subscriptions, I'm not going to wait too long because I previously got burned by "anjones78," another seller. She strung me along with false promises so that I wouldn't be able to use Ebay's price protection to try and get my money back.
Personally I don't mind waiting the 12 weeks to receive my first magazine, but I want to be able to access my account within the next 2 weeks or I'll request a refund.
I wrote to cheapest-magzz yesterday but I believe he's on holiday until Feb 17th according to what it states on his new auction listings.
I've been logging in daily to the publisher's web-sites to see if I'm in their sytem but I'm beginning to get sick of this ritual, afterall I've been doing it since November when "anjones78" promised to deliver.

BTW: I also ordered one magazine sub from another seller in October and was able to change my address around 4-5 weeks later. First mag arrived in January. It's great when it works.

[keunganator]

I ordered from cheapest-magzz on January 16th. Spent about $30US on subscriptions, I'm not going to wait too long because I previously got burned by "anjones78," another seller. She strung me along with false promises so that I wouldn't be able to use Ebay's price protection to try and get my money back.
Personally I don't mind waiting the 12 weeks to receive my first magazine, but I want to be able to access my account within the next 2 weeks or I'll request a refund.
I wrote to cheapest-magzz yesterday but I believe he's on holiday until Feb 17th according to what it states on his new auction listings.
I've been logging in daily to the publisher's web-sites to see if I'm in their sytem but I'm beginning to get sick of this ritual, afterall I've been doing it since November when "anjones78" promised to deliver.

BTW: I also ordered one magazine sub from another seller in October and was able to change my address around 4-5 weeks later. First mag arrived in January. It's great when it works.

You wont get ur account on the site in 2 weeks. It takes about 4 weeks 7 weeks before its the website from experiance. Iv done it with 7-8 magazines.

[boston]

You wont get ur account on the site in 2 weeks. It takes about 4 weeks 7 weeks before its the website from experiance. Iv done it with 7-8 magazines.

I understand how long it takes and in 2 weeks it will be approx. 6-7 weeks of wait time because I ordered in mid January. The previous poster said that he's been waiting 12 weeks from the same seller as I ordered from, and still nothing is showing up online. Ebay's policy states that you must file for buyer protection within 45 days in order to claim a refund. I waited 3 months before I took action when my last order failed to turn up and I lost my money.
I guess my point is I'm not prepared to be as patient this time around, but thanks for sharing your experience. I will update again if I hear anything.

[veritas]

Well, at least cheapest-maggz has their own protection garuntee, now its simply the question of whether or not they choose to honour it.

[kennyken]

I can vouch for cheapest-maggz, as I have ordered and received.
(Men's Health, Maxim, Marie Clare, GQ, Details, Bazaar)
Only one I had trouble was Women's Health.

:) BTW: the women magazine are obvious not for me

[boston]

I can vouch for cheapest-maggz, as I have ordered and received.
(Men's Health, Maxim, Marie Clare, GQ, Details, Bazaar)
Only one I had trouble was Women's Health.

:) BTW: the women magazine are obvious not for me


How did you resolve the non delivery of Women's Health magazine?

[kennyken]

He offered me a refund, but I asked him to order it again instead. The women would rather have the magazine than a couple of bucks back.

[jimsmith]

nice

[Martinga]

How do I change address for Stuff and Muscle & Fitness?
Is it faster to e-mail them?

[k__dam]

I recently ordered 1.maxim 2.stuff 3. blender 4. muscle & fitness from thrunner. I msg'd him and he said it be a few weeks before i can edit my settings for each magazine. But he said all i needed to 'log in' was my name and adress....was this all you guys needed to log in as well? Im looking at maxim's adress change page and it asks for your e-mail?? So im confused is it my email i use or my name? plse help

[Tilter]

I recently ordered 1.maxim 2.stuff 3. blender 4. muscle & fitness from thrunner. I msg'd him and he said it be a few weeks before i can edit my settings for each magazine. But he said all i needed to 'log in' was my name and adress....was this all you guys needed to log in as well? Im looking at maxim's adress change page and it asks for your e-mail?? So im confused is it my email i use or my name? plse help
Enter your e-mail, it will likely take you to a page where you put in your details. If your details match an existing account, you're set to go. Else, expect it to take longer. It took me about 5-6 weeks.

[k__dam]

the problem is, when i ordered the subscription from 'thrunner' he never asked for my email. ughh im soo lost lol

Enter your e-mail, it will likely take you to a page where you put in your details. If your details match an existing account, you're set to go. Else, expect it to take longer. It took me about 5-6 weeks.

[Intricated]

the problem is, when i ordered the subscription from 'thrunner' he never asked for my email. ughh im soo lost lolFor Maxim account lookups, the e-mail address only matters if you already have one registered with them. With subscriptions bought via eBay, you don't have one registered, so just type in the e-mail address you want to use.

The important thing is to make sure the regular address fields are a match, and be wary of small things like "North" being "N" or "Avenue" being "Ave", as they may differ from what you requested from the seller as your US address.

[trellaine201]

Of the three or four I tried getting redirected to me I only received the National Geo Travel magazine.

[rvs007]

the problem is, when i ordered the subscription from 'thrunner' he never asked for my email. ughh im soo lost lol

I believe he uses your Ebay email address for the subscription. But like Intricated said, for Maxim, Blender and Stuff (and may be others), if you enter an email address and it's not found, it will take you to a second page where you can enter the name and address information for your subscription. Put in that information and it should find your account.

[scoop]

Anyone ever come across a cheap subscription for popular science?

[boston]

Here we go again.

I ordered from cheapest-magzz and now I see he has alot of recent negative feedbacks on Ebay. I emailed him but I keep getting an automated response.
I filed a dispute with Paypal so I don't get burned again from another unreliable seller. I lost my money dealing with seller "anjones78." Although I've only been waiting around 6 weeks, I'm not prepared to be patient this time.
Anyone in the same boat as me with this seller?

Thanx

[rvs007]

I ordered OK! Magazine from him at the beginning of February and the magazine said my record hasn't shown up yet. I did receive an email from him saying the information has been forwarded to the clearing house. I don't know if I believe it.

How many days after the purchase can we file a complaint with Ebay?

[bahk7]

Hurray My first magazine came in today, It took about 1-2 weeks to change the address, then took 3months to recieve my first magazine. I order mine from Thrunner

[wesellanythingcanada]

Hurray My first magazine came in today, It took about 1-2 weeks to change the address, then took 3months to recieve my first magazine. I order mine from Thrunner

Nice. Which mag?

[Martinga]

Hurray My first magazine came in today, It took about 1-2 weeks to change the address, then took 3months to recieve my first magazine. I order mine from Thrunner

1-2 weeks? wow, thats FASTTTTT

I also bought mags from cheapest-magzz........ bought the magz Jan 30th....
Still haven't been able to change my address.... :S

I bought Stuff and Muscle & Fitness from him

[boston]

Just to let you folks know, I ordered from cheapest-magzz on Jan.17.
I wasn't able to change my address so I emailed the publishers and still nothing in their system over 5 weeks.
I looked on Ebay and noticed that cheapest-magzz has had alot of negative feedbacks in the past few weeks....the same pattern happened with"anjones78."
I wrote to cheapest-magzz a few times but kept getting automated responses thus I took it upon my-self to file a dipute with Ebay and Paypal.
Ebay only gives you 45 days to file a dispute so I had to take action before the time was up.
Anyways, without responding to me directly, cheapest-magzz refunded my money through paypal, and obviously the magazines were probably never ordered or he would have responded to me directly.
Oh well onto another seller.
Any reliable sellers out there?

Yes, it's puzzling because cheapest-magzz had a good reputation based on feedback BUT so did anjones78 before the s**t hit the fan.

[Pete00]

^ Yeah I hear you. Perhaps it was the publisher/distributor's fault? But doesn't matter, cheapest-maggz didn't even bother responding to my e-mail. Not going to buy from him.

[radeonboy]

Got my first subscription to Gaming with Windows magazine.

Took a while thought but its free!!!!

THANKS.

Now waiting to get 2 other subs.

[bahk7]

I got the Maxim,Stuff, and Blender package 4 years for 5 bucks

[mahjongmaniac]

Hurray My first magazine came in today, It took about 1-2 weeks to change the address, then took 3months to recieve my first magazine. I order mine from Thrunner

which mag's that?

1-2 wks only to change addy?

wow that's pretty damn fast.

[MrJuGgz]

WTF !! i waited a month, to change my address from a US to Canada address. But all it said was invalid postal / zip code !! How do i fix this??? Pm me if you know how to solve this problem. :cry:

[liquider]

hmm. I was just logging into my eBay account and I saw that cheapest-magz account ID just changed names as of yesterday to 'got_hacked01'..

http://contact.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ReturnUserIdHistory&requested=got_hacked01

I paid for my magazine subscription on Jan 30th, so just over 4 weeks ago.. What do you guys think I should do now?

[gengis]

Got my first subscription to Gaming with Windows magazine.

Took a while thought but its free!!!!

THANKS.

Now waiting to get 2 other subs.

me too got april edition of "games for windows"

Thx OP

[boston]

hmm. I was just logging into my eBay account and I saw that cheapest-magz account ID just changed names as of yesterday to 'got_hacked01'..

http://contact.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ReturnUserIdHistory&requested=got_hacked01

I paid for my magazine subscription on Jan 30th, so just over 4 weeks ago.. What do you guys think I should do now?

Open a dispute with paypal so at least if the magazine does arrive, you will have started the process and you can cancel your claim.
When I did this, cheapest_magzz refunded my money the next day without ever contacting me. If you wait 45 days, you will have no recourse and will most definitely lose your money.

[Hot Potato]

The Maxim, Stuff and Blender customer service sites have been down for weeks. I emaild them today and my subscriptions are active. I then emailed and asked them to change my address and they are now on their way. It works:razz:

[rvs007]

The Maxim, Stuff and Blender customer service sites have been down for weeks.

I was able to log on to all three just now. Are you using the right links?

Maxim
https://secure.palmcoastd.com/pcd/eServ?iServ=MDgxNUIzNTI0NCZpVHlwZT1FTlRFUg==

Blender
https://secure.palmcoastd.com/pcd/SubServ?imag_id=062EH

Stuff
https://secure.palmcoastd.com/pcd/SubServ?imag_id=05320

[Martinga]

Damnssssssss..... can't manage to change my address after a bit more than a month since I bought Stuff and Muscle & Fitness from cheapest-magzz

Tried to change the address but says they can't find me :mad:
is it possible I didn't fill the boxes EXACTLY as the seller did?

[kdotc]

this is wat i got from thrunner
sorry no orders to Canada allowed at this time, thanks

so im suppose to use us adresa and then change it?

[wild]

this is wat i got from thrunner
sorry no orders to Canada allowed at this time, thanks

so im suppose to use us adresa and then change it?

oh jeez you didnt read anything did you >:(

[rvs007]

this is wat i got from thrunner
sorry no orders to Canada allowed at this time, thanks

so im suppose to use us adresa and then change it?

I don't see Thrunner selling any magazine subscriptions on Ebay at the moment... am I missing something?

[bahk7]

I don't see Thrunner selling any magazine subscriptions on Ebay at the moment... am I missing something?

You have to use the www.ebay.com, rather then www.ebay.ca, Theres a filter and they wont show any magazines from specific seller if they dont ship to canada.

[gengis]

got my Egm this morning :)

[radeonboy]

got my EGM too 2 days ago. 2nd out of 3 subs!

[wesellanythingcanada]

got my EGM too 2 days ago. 2nd out of 3 subs!

What was the other mag you got? I'm looking for some more subscriptions to buy :)

[othermike]

I'd recommend people stay away unless you really want to roll the dice. I lost a few bucks on about a half dozen mags to two of the biggest sellers on eBay who started out legit and then started scamming, klwh and cheapest mags. I did end up getting something like 10 mags and only lost about $10-$15 but still, I'm cutting my losses at this point and not trying again,.

[NestleQuick]

I would recommend thrunner. I have had no problems. I have three four year subscriptions from him.

http://cgi.ebay.com/PLAYBOY-MAXIM-STUFF-BLENDER-4-YEAR-MAGAZINE-SUBS_W0QQitemZ260094909836QQcategoryZ29257QQssPage NameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

http://cgi.ebay.com/MAXIM-Magazine-Subscription-4YR-48-NEW-Issues-NO-S-H_W0QQitemZ260094912361QQcategoryZ29257QQssPageNam eZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

[Shaner]

I'd recommend people stay away unless you really want to roll the dice. I lost a few bucks on about a half dozen mags to two of the biggest sellers on eBay who started out legit and then started scamming, klwh and cheapest mags. I did end up getting something like 10 mags and only lost about $10-$15 but still, I'm cutting my losses at this point and not trying again,.

You just admitted that you got 10 magazine subscriptions and only lost $10 or so. Figure out how much those magazines would have cost normally. I can guarantee you're well ahead of the game, and that's precisely the point of this thread. There's lost of cases of people not getting what they paid for, but most of the time, people are getting exactly what they paid for. I lost $5 or so on a subscription, but I've saved hundreds on many other subscriptions. What is there to complain about? Sure, I got ripped off for like $5, but I'm still so far ahead of where I would have been normally.

It's well worth the risk.

[fredou]

http://www.fredou.net

You will find on my site a freeware I've just made for keeping records of all my magazines. It is linked with amazon which it is downloading all the information, including cover pages. I have also linked all magazines with their proper subscription management website so you can update your information more easily.

I started this couple months ago when I was subscribing to all those free US Magazines (you can find them in this forum) and I was looking for a way to keep tracking them. However it had so many bugs that is was useless. Since then, I improved it with new functionality and I have also fixed all the bugs I've found on 3 different computers and it seems pretty good so far. Before you ask, I started coding it with a template (as I don't know much about SQLEXpress) that I modified quite a lot a the end. This is my first applications! :)

The SQLExpress will automaticaly ask you for downloading and installing if you don't have it already.

Fredou

[scoop]

http://www.fredou.net

You will find on my site a freeware I've just made for keeping records of all my magazines. It is linked with amazon which it is downloading all the information, including cover pages. I have also linked all magazines with their proper subscription management website so you can update your information more easily.

I started this couple months ago when I was subscribing to all those free US Magazines (you can find them in this forum) and I was looking for a way to keep tracking them. However it had so many bugs that is was useless. Since then, I improved it with new functionality and I have also fixed all the bugs I've found on 3 different computers and it seems pretty good so far. Before you ask, I started coding it with a template (as I don't know much about SQLEXpress) that I modified quite a lot a the end. This is my first applications! :)

The SQLExpress will automaticaly ask you for downloading and installing if you don't have it already.

Fredou

Cool - ill check it out. :cool:

[othermike]

I'm not complaining, I'm warning people reading this thread and thinking about going into it now. My point is it looks like the gravy train is coming to an end. Two of the most trusted buyers with good feedback in the hundreds have now gone sour, that's in addition to other sellers like anjones etc who ripped people off. It's feeling like at this point it's a much bigger gamble and risk than it was mid-last year. I'm happy with what I came away with but after having 6 straight subscriptions go unfulfilled I'm not going to throw good money after bad.

You just admitted that you got 10 magazine subscriptions and only lost $10 or so. Figure out how much those magazines would have cost normally. I can guarantee you're well ahead of the game, and that's precisely the point of this thread. There's lost of cases of people not getting what they paid for, but most of the time, people are getting exactly what they paid for. I lost $5 or so on a subscription, but I've saved hundreds on many other subscriptions. What is there to complain about? Sure, I got ripped off for like $5, but I'm still so far ahead of where I would have been normally.

It's well worth the risk.

[Intricated]

In case readers of this thread haven't seen this yet, MagsforLess is giving free subscriptions to a number of magazines (http://www.redflagdeals.com/forums/showthread.php?t=59692&page=9#post4734219). I placed an order for a 4-year subscription to Stuff yesterday without a problem. Hopefully I'll be able to change my address soon.

[Devious]

Did anyone get something from loss prevention dept @ ebay on this seller?

I bought R&T magazine from him back in January and it hasn't come but they recommend I get a refund from paypal (although 45 days has passed)
--
Item Title - ROAD & TRACK MAGAZINE 3YR SUBSCRIPTION $9.60 FREE S/H

Our records show that you were a bidder or buyer of one or more of this seller's items. We recently removed this seller's active listings and suspended the seller's trading privileges. Due to privacy concerns we cannot share further details about this seller.
--

[crazytrain]

Did anyone get something from loss prevention dept @ ebay on this seller?

I bought R&T magazine from him back in January and it hasn't come but they recommend I get a refund from paypal (although 45 days has passed)
--
Item Title - ROAD & TRACK MAGAZINE 3YR SUBSCRIPTION $9.60 FREE S/H

Our records show that you were a bidder or buyer of one or more of this seller's items. We recently removed this seller's active listings and suspended the seller's trading privileges. Due to privacy concerns we cannot share further details about this seller.
--

I got this too concerning cheapest magz. 45 days have already passed for me too.

[boston]

I got this too concerning cheapest magz. 45 days have already passed for me too.

I reported cheapest_magzz to you guys last week. I have been burned before so I didn't take any chances....I'm through being patient with these sellers gone bad. I filed for a refund with paypal after 5 weeks when I was unable to access my account online with the publishers. Unfortunately it's a flaw with Ebay where they only give you 45 days to file a dispute for a refund, so there's really no room to sit back and trust the seller when they say it takes 6 to 12 weeks. I did this previously and was unable to get my funds back. The seller politely asked me to be patient and promised my order had been processed. This turned out to be false and the seller was booted off of Ebay because they stiffed alot of people. I don't understand what makes these historically good sellers all of a sudden start to rip off their customers and throw their reputations out the window.
One clear redflag signal with "cheapest_magzz" was the surge of negative feedbacks within a short period. He had close to 7000 positive feedbacks when I decided to purchase from him. It's obviously about building up trust in the community then stiffing several hundred people all at once.
Lesson learned is don't wait past the 45 day purchase protection period to file a dispute with the seller when it comes to these magazine orders.
Also it appears these sellers open new accounts just as fast as their old accounts are shut down. Sometimes they even have multiple idenities already setup.

[Tilter]

4 Year Subscription to ESPN the Magazine was able to addy change (took ~30 days) from groovin_lizard
http://myworld.ebay.com/groovin_lizard/

[wesellanythingcanada]

4 Year Subscription to ESPN the Magazine was able to addy change (took ~30 days) from groovin_lizard
http://myworld.ebay.com/groovin_lizard/

Cool. I might pick that up myself

[BlueSpecVTO]

I took the refund. I'll let you know when that's processed.

<9:22> Money refunded.


RE-ordered, but through thrunner this time.

Order January 2, 2007.
Maxim received order on January 19, 2007.
I changed my address approx 1 month later.
March 13, 2007 - received my first issue (April 2007); missed March'07 as I was "moving", but Maxim is sending it out now.

A+++

[Tha DraGun]

Has anyone heard anything about FHM yet? My subscription wasnt supposed to end until 2010. I've tried emailing the company but they have yet to reply. Anything going to happen with all the people who still had a sub left? :confused:

[rvs007]

Has anyone heard anything about FHM yet? My subscription wasnt supposed to end until 2010. I've tried emailing the company but they have yet to reply. Anything going to happen with all the people who still had a sub left? :confused:

You can try contacting your seller and see if he can substitute with another subscription. I bought my FHM subscription from Thrunner and he got me a 4-year subscription to Maxim/Blender/Stuff when I inquired. I was able to change addresses in less than a month and a few days ago, Blender and Stuff showed up in my mailbox. I'd imagine Maxim is not too far behind. Kudos to Thrunner for doing the substitution.

If your seller is not as helpful, then I'm afraid you might be SOL.

[wesellanythingcanada]

Has anyone heard anything about FHM yet? My subscription wasnt supposed to end until 2010. I've tried emailing the company but they have yet to reply. Anything going to happen with all the people who still had a sub left? :confused:

Someone posted earlier that the company is offering you some other magazine for the rest of your subscription. I forgot which mag it was.

[rvs007]

Someone posted earlier that the company is offering you some other magazine for the rest of your subscription. I forgot which mag it was.

How would you go about contacting the publisher regarding FHM? The change of address and subscription management links on FHM's website are no longer working.

[Martinga]

K, I'm one of the people that also got "scammed" by cheapest-magzz

Can anyone name some sellers that are reliable/safe?

[rvs007]

Can anyone name some sellers that are reliable/safe?

Thrunner.

[mahjongmaniac]

i FINALLY recv'd my 1st free copy of EGM last wk... took so long... but whatever, glad that at least it came.... :D

[bahk7]

Thrunner is a reliable selller, i got my mags from him, and it only took 2 weeks to change addresses

[k__dam]

I also ordered from thrunner, jus recently changed addresses to Stuff and Blender. 1 question, after i changed the adress this shows up;

Our records show that your last order was placed on Feb. 23, 2007 for 48 issues.
Your expiration date is ISS#02 2011 and your current balance is $.00.


Please click -HERE- to Renew your subscription.


Does that mean my suscription runs till 2011? Im confused since it says my balance is $0 and it says 'Please click -HERE- to Renew your subscription. '?? Does that mean i have to renew?

Also I havent been able to change adress for maxim magazine and Muscle & Fitness. The Muscle & Fitness im using this link;

https://w1.buysub.com/pubs/SR/MAF/MAF_entry1.jsp?cds_page_id=20781&cds_mag_code=MAF&id=1173935476201&lsid=70732359549034884&vid=7

After i try loggin in it doest give me the option to enter my other info, instead it lets me;

'Unable to Access Your Account! Please enter your question below and our customer care representatives will respond within two business days. Thank you. '

Does that mean i have to go through customer service to change adress??

[Ch28]

I bought Maxim, Stuff & FHM - 3 Years Each - combined for $5.99US from groovin_lizard

I also bought a 3 year sub for the Official Xbox Magazine for $10.79US from lasvegasmags

Both seem to be good sellers. I had to email groovin_lizard before bidding because he had his auction locked to US buyers. He replied to my email within an hour and let me in on the great deal.

Lasvegasmags sent me an email earlier letting me know that he processed my order.



If you're looking for mag subs for cheap and sellers that are reputable then I'd check out the two above sellers :)

Its been about 5 months now and I still haven't received my Xbox Magazine. I went on ebay to msg the guy and guess what? His name is now "got_hacked702" and when I went to his website it doesn't work. Looks like the dirty bastard scammed me :mad:

[Ch28]

Someone posted earlier that the company is offering you some other magazine for the rest of your subscription. I forgot which mag it was.

I think it was ESPN

[wild]

I also ordered from thrunner, jus recently changed addresses to Stuff and Blender. 1 question, after i changed the adress this shows up;

Our records show that your last order was placed on Feb. 23, 2007 for 48 issues.
Your expiration date is ISS#02 2011 and your current balance is $.00.


Please click -HERE- to Renew your subscription.


Does that mean my suscription runs till 2011? Im confused since it says my balance is $0 and it says 'Please click -HERE- to Renew your subscription. '?? Does that mean i have to renew?

Also I havent been able to change adress for maxim magazine and Muscle & Fitness. The Muscle & Fitness im using this link;

https://w1.buysub.com/pubs/SR/MAF/MAF_entry1.jsp?cds_page_id=20781&cds_mag_code=MAF&id=1173935476201&lsid=70732359549034884&vid=7

After i try loggin in it doest give me the option to enter my other info, instead it lets me;

'Unable to Access Your Account! Please enter your question below and our customer care representatives will respond within two business days. Thank you. '

Does that mean i have to go through customer service to change adress??

This really isnt that confusing....

Expiry date ISS#02 2011 is Feb 2011

Your balance is obviously $0 as you bought 4 years and do not owe any money....

They aren't going to remove the renew button just for you, it is the same on every persons page, if you dont want to renew (I dont know why you would) dont click on it....

Muscle & Fitness has to be done by customer service.

I donno why you are freaking out, everything is working the way it is supposed to

[wild]

Its been about 5 months now and I still haven't received my Xbox Magazine. I went on ebay to msg the guy and guess what? His name is now "got_hacked702" and when I went to his website it doesn't work. Looks like the dirty bastard scammed me :mad:

Had the same thing happen to me, luckily I was able to file a paypal complaint as it was within 45 days so I will get my money back. Now to find a new person to sell me xbox magazine!

[MikeNet]

I bought Maxim, Stuff & FHM - 3 Years Each - combined for $5.99US from groovin_lizard

I also bought a 3 year sub for the Official Xbox Magazine for $10.79US from lasvegasmags

Both seem to be good sellers. I had to email groovin_lizard before bidding because he had his auction locked to US buyers. He replied to my email within an hour and let me in on the great deal.

Lasvegasmags sent me an email earlier letting me know that he processed my order.



If you're looking for mag subs for cheap and sellers that are reputable then I'd check out the two above sellers
Its been about 5 months now and I still haven't received my Xbox Magazine. I went on ebay to msg the guy and guess what? His name is now "got_hacked702" and when I went to his website it doesn't work. Looks like the dirty bastard scammed me :mad:

Sorry to hear that Ch28.

But being ripped by both anjones78 and now cheapest-magz I'm throwing caution to the wind and just to say look at the similarities between groovin_lizard and cheapest-magz in their whois domain info. groovin_lizard advertises "magazinescene.net" and cheapest-magz was "cheapest-magz.com". Both these are registered from the same domain registrar and are registered within a month of each other. Their DNS servers are the same and the same with the technical contact. True, they can for some odd reason use the same hosting company.

Looking to get more mags but I'm staying away from groovin_lizard too. Unless someone can do some more digging to dispell the similarities.

[wild]

subscriptions4less & mag-mart are ok in my books. i have bought from them in the past

[Oilers]

2yrs FITNESS magazine, willing to trade for other magazine

PM me

[k__dam]

Thanks for your help! I e-mailed Muscle & Fitness and ask how do i change my adress. Is that the correct way to do it? And i still couldnt acess my maxim acount yet, its weird cuz i ordered maxim, stuff and blender in a package from thrunner and i've been able to change adress for stuff and blender so far. Is it unusual for 2 out of the 3 magazines i ordered has been sucessfully changed and maxim im still waiting on :|

This really isnt that confusing....

Expiry date ISS#02 2011 is Feb 2011

Your balance is obviously $0 as you bought 4 years and do not owe any money....

They aren't going to remove the renew button just for you, it is the same on every persons page, if you dont want to renew (I dont know why you would) dont click on it....

Muscle & Fitness has to be done by customer service.

I donno why you are freaking out, everything is working the way it is supposed to

[heidicat]

I just got scammed for 2 subs by cheapest-magz. My first time getting scammed since I first registered at Ebay 7 years ago.

Tomorrow is 45 days from when I bought the first sub. Isn't it better to do a chargeback through the credit card company instead of filing with Ebay/Paypal? (I know you can't initiate both, just one or the other.)

Btw, everyone is talking about this seller in the Community Forums on Ebay. Seems he scammed A LOT of people.

[boston]

I just got scammed for 2 subs by cheapest-magz. My first time getting scammed since I first registered at Ebay 7 years ago.

Tomorrow is 45 days from when I bought the first sub. Isn't it better to do a chargeback through the credit card company instead of filing with Ebay/Paypal? (I know you can't initiate both, just one or the other.)

Btw, everyone is talking about this seller in the Community Forums on Ebay. Seems he scammed A LOT of people.

I don't know what you're waiting for. If tomorrow is 45 days from when you ordered you should still be within the 45 day purchase protection period.
I would initiate it ASAP by opening up a dispute.
As far as a charge back goes with your credit card company, maybe that's also worth a shot but it may take more effort as you probably have to show proof that you didn't receive your purchase. All the facts are there for paypal to try and determine what's gone wrong with your transaction and to verify that "cheapest_magzz" has essentially commited mail fraud.

Good luck!

[Martinga]

I just got scammed for 2 subs by cheapest-magz. My first time getting scammed since I first registered at Ebay 7 years ago.

Tomorrow is 45 days from when I bought the first sub. Isn't it better to do a chargeback through the credit card company instead of filing with Ebay/Paypal? (I know you can't initiate both, just one or the other.)

Btw, everyone is talking about this seller in the Community Forums on Ebay. Seems he scammed A LOT of people.

ROFL, same position as me
2 subs got scammed by the same person. Today was the 45th day (I filed the complaint yesterday), first time being scammed ever at ebay.
Good luck getting your $$$ back

[wesellanythingcanada]

I just got my $ back from Paypal for 3 subscriptions I had through Cheapest magz

[nichead]

Does anyone know what the deal with lasvegasmags is? His ebay account is shut down and the name on it now is got_hacked702.

He had over 4000 positive ratings when I sent him money in late January so I thought I was safe. I still can't access my accounts online with the magazines so I am worried I got ripped off.


BUT I can say for sure I got 2 magazines very quickly from thrunner, and also 1 magazine quickly from countingsheep88. So those sellers are good.

[rvs007]

I've noticed that on Ebay, there are auctions selling information on how to make money selling magazine subscriptions online. I wonder if anyone has bought the information kit to see what it actually entails?

My suspicion is that it teaches sellers to sell a whole bunch of magazine subscriptions for very little profit margin (or even no profit margin) to gain positive feedbacks and trust, then at some point the seller stops sending the subscriptions to the clearing house but still let the money flow in. Once the negative feedback starts appearing (in 2-3 months time), you shut down the operation, create another ID and start the whole process again.

[bahk7]

Thanks for your help! I e-mailed Muscle & Fitness and ask how do i change my adress. Is that the correct way to do it? And i still couldnt acess my maxim acount yet, its weird cuz i ordered maxim, stuff and blender in a package from thrunner and i've been able to change adress for stuff and blender so far. Is it unusual for 2 out of the 3 magazines i ordered has been sucessfully changed and maxim im still waiting on :|

I had the same problem with maxim before, i just sent a email to them and told them i had account and was unable to access it. They fixed it right away, they said the problem was that they just recently updated their site and some user info was not in the system.

[boston]

I've noticed that on Ebay, there are auctions selling information on how to make money selling magazine subscriptions online. I wonder if anyone has bought the information kit to see what it actually entails?

My suspicion is that it teaches sellers to sell a whole bunch of magazine subscriptions for very little profit margin (or even no profit margin) to gain positive feedbacks and trust, then at some point the seller stops sending the subscriptions to the clearing house but still let the money flow in. Once the negative feedback starts appearing (in 2-3 months time), you shut down the operation, create another ID and start the whole process again.

I just purchased a subscription from a fairly new seller on Ebay and when I check on his feedback, I can see he has actually purchased a few of these kits and he started selling subscriptions after he purchased them. So far he has all positive feedbacks but he's only been operating since January 07. I'd say your theory is probably correct, needless to say my trigger finger is on the 45 day dispute button if nothing turns up in a month.

[maglady]

As you can see from my handle I am involved with sale of magazines, and signed up on this forum just to comment. I own and operate a magazine site, but will not disclose my site because I don't want my comments to be misconstrued.

Publishers do not EVER want their magazines listed on ebay. If they find out that an order comes from ebay they will outright refuse to honor the order. However, with so many sellers opening up and closing shop it becomes nearly impossible for them to keep up with who is selling without authorization and police it. What they do is place orders every now and again, and close the acount of the seller. The seller may or may not get all their money back from the publisher.

Often sellers are selling with virtually no profit margin and probably have spent what meager money they made and don't have the money to pay it back. To make matters worse, I'm sure ebay is aware of the policy of publishers not wanting their titles listed but choose to do nothing about it.

As a magazine retailer I can tell you that it does take between 4-12 weeks for subscriptions to begin. Unfortunately ebay only allows for 60 days to place a dispute and as mentioned paypal only 45 days.

While everyone is trying to save a buck, you are better of buying from a trused magazine selling website (using a credit card that you can initiate a charge back with if need be) or from the publisher directly.

Maxim magazine sells for $17.94 per year yet you can find it on ebay for $.99. Most shady sellers give you that malarky about magazines making their money via advertising. Why would an advertiser pay thousands of dollars for advertising for a magazine that if broken down comes out to less than .10 per month if you pay only $.99 per year.

Believe me when I tell you what prices they want their magazines listed for.

I hope the info helps.

[wild]

As you can see from my handle I am involved with sale of magazines, and signed up on this forum just to comment. I own and operate a magazine site, but will not disclose my site because I don't want my comments to be misconstrued.

Publishers do not EVER want their magazines listed on ebay. If they find out that an order comes from ebay they will outright refuse to honor the order. However, with so many sellers opening up and closing shop it becomes nearly impossible for them to keep up with who is selling without authorization and police it. What they do is place orders every now and again, and close the acount of the seller. The seller may or may not get all their money back from the publisher.

Often sellers are selling with virtually no profit margin and probably have spent what meager money they made and don't have the money to pay it back. To make matters worse, I'm sure ebay is aware of the policy of publishers not wanting their titles listed but choose to do nothing about it.

As a magazine retailer I can tell you that it does take between 4-12 weeks for subscriptions to begin. Unfortunately ebay only allows for 60 days to place a dispute and as mentioned paypal only 45 days.

While everyone is trying to save a buck, you are better of buying from a trused magazine selling website (using a credit card that you can initiate a charge back with if need be) or from the publisher directly.

Maxim magazine sells for $17.94 per year yet you can find it on ebay for $.99. Most shady sellers give you that malarky about magazines making their money via advertising. Why would an advertiser pay thousands of dollars for advertising for a magazine that if broken down comes out to less than .10 per month if you pay only $.99 per year.

Believe me when I tell you what prices they want their magazines listed for.

I hope the info helps.

Your info didn't help at all. I am extremely happy with ebay magazines having purchased over 18 titles between myself and my wife. I will never ever pay for a subscription other then on ebay again. If this does not work 3-4 years down the road when my subscriptions expire I will just go to the library.

The sellers (with the exception of one) I have dealt with have been extremely helpful and very prompt. I have nothing but praise for them and have recommended this to all of my friends and family.

Please do not fear-monger and try to spread rumors about sellers being of ill repute. Certainly there are some con artists, you can say the same for anything. If anyone wants seller recommendations, by all means shoot me a pm. How can you go wrong with FOUR YEARS of Maxim, Stuff & Blender for $5.99.....

[wild]

just wanted to update...

purchased 3 years of us weekly for my wife on march 4 from subscriptions4less for about $15

i was able to change the address today after only 2 weeks :D

[Intricated]

I think it was ESPNI think so too: FHM Sub File Sold to ESPN (http://www.mediaweek.com/mw/news/print/article_display.jsp?vnu_content_id=1003560319):ESP N The Magazine bought the young men’s monthly’s direct-to-publisher list of about 270,000 subscribers, a spokeswoman for ESPN confirmed. That’s about one-fifth of FHM’s 1.25 million total paid and verified circ as of the June 2006 publisher’s statement, the most recent one available. FHM subscribers are being offered ESPN The Magazine for the remainder of their FHM subscription or their money back, the spokeswoman said.I'm not sure if everyone who had a fully paid subscription to FHM US at the time of the folding will get the option from ESPN since ESPN might not even know you're a paid subscriber.

[F1ash]

Has anyone been successful in getting a different magazine subscription for their remaining subscriptions of FHM???

[rvs007]

Paypal notified me this morning that I got my money back from Cheapest-Magz!

[k__dam]

I had the same problem with maxim before, i just sent a email to them and told them i had account and was unable to access it. They fixed it right away, they said the problem was that they just recently updated their site and some user info was not in the system.


I recently sent them an email and they replied back with;

Dear Mr. ---

To locate your subscription, please inform us when and how the order was placed. Was a credit card or check payment submitted with the order.

Upon receipt of this information we will be happy to assist you further.

Sincerely,


Beth Frysinger
E-mail Customer Service
****Please include all previous emails with reply. ****




Now how do i respond to that? Since i got the subscription through ebay with Thrunner. :|

[morden]

Now how do i respond to that? Since i got the subscription through ebay with Thrunner. :|

Tell them it was a gift from a colleague or relative.

[bkustra]

Has anyone successfully done this with Complex magazine? It's a bit of a pricey subscription to have mess up.

[Signguy]

just wanted to update...

purchased 3 years of us weekly for my wife on march 4 from subscriptions4less for about $15

i was able to change the address today after only 2 weeks :D

who did you get the sub from?? my wife wants this and it would sure save a lot of $$ if it works!!

[wild]

http://cgi.ebay.com/3yr-US-WEEKLY-Magazine-Subscription-LOWEST-PRICE-EVER_W0QQitemZ290091331592QQcategoryZ29255QQtcZpho toQQcmdZViewItem

[morden]

I ordered 4 years of Maxim/Stuff/Blender from thrunner on March 2nd and was able to log into my accounts today, Mar. 30th, and change my address.

Thanks the OP and other posters in this thread!

[J-Money]

Is it just me, or did the "Address Change" website list stopped working?

I keep getting a "Problem Loading Page" when I try to access http://www.sjev.net/magazineaddress.html

[Shaner]

Is it just me, or did the "Address Change" website list stopped working?

I keep getting a "Problem Loading Page" when I try to access http://www.sjev.net/magazineaddress.html

Works fine for me. It does go down sometimes, but it seems to work a majority of the time.

[wildp69]

I ordered 4 years of Maxim/Stuff/Blender from thrunner on March 15th and was able to log into my accounts today, April 9th, and change my address. The online magazine portal shows the order was placed on March 30th for all of them!

[cache]

Hi all. I tried to log on to http://www.sjev.net/magazineaddress.html but have had no luck for the past few days. I needed to check if I can change my address for TENNIS and also for STUFF. If anyone has the links to these, please post them here or PM me. Thanks so much!

[wild]

Hi all. I tried to log on to http://www.sjev.net/magazineaddress.html but have had no luck for the past few days. I needed to check if I can change my address for TENNIS and also for STUFF. If anyone has the links to these, please post them here or PM me. Thanks so much!

just search for the url in google and click on the cached version ;)

[fredou]

Hi all. I tried to log on to http://www.sjev.net/magazineaddress.html but have had no luck for the past few days. I needed to check if I can change my address for TENNIS and also for STUFF. If anyone has the links to these, please post them here or PM me. Thanks so much!

You can use my software at http://www.fredou.net which contain all the websites for subscription management.

[Konowl]

Well, I ordered from Thrunner. Sent to some hotel in Addison, Texas. Let's see if this works!!!!

[morden]

Bought a Wired subscription from soccermommy99. Was able to change address 5 weeks later.

[KrayzieTRD]

Anyone hear anything new about previous subscribers of FHM yet?

[cache]

You can use my software at http://www.fredou.net which contain all the websites for subscription management.

Thanks wild and fredou for the tip!

[JWL]

Does anyone know what the deal with lasvegasmags is? His ebay account is shut down and the name on it now is got_hacked702.

My XBOX Mag subscription through that guy didn't work out, but I'm not sure it was a rip-off. It did show up on XBOX Mag's system, but when I changed the address to Canada the subscription got lost. I am pretty sure it was XBOX Mag's mess-up but I wasn't able to get it fixed. So I bought another through subscriptions4less.

just wanted to update...
purchased 3 years of us weekly for my wife on march 4 from subscriptions4less for about $15
i was able to change the address today after only 2 weeks :D

Glad to hear subscriptions4less is reputable!

[Jeff146]

My XBOX Mag subscription through that guy didn't work out, but I'm not sure it was a rip-off. It did show up on XBOX Mag's system, but when I changed the address to Canada the subscription got lost. I am pretty sure it was XBOX Mag's mess-up but I wasn't able to get it fixed.


That happened to me and just tried changing it again and it worked. If not try e-mailing them. I'm sure they will help you resolve your problem.

[JWL]

That happened to me and just tried changing it again and it worked. If not try e-mailing them. I'm sure they will help you resolve your problem.

Unfortunately not. I emailed back and forth a dozen times then called the magazine and they insisted I had a subscription at the US address (which I never did) which was expired and changed it to Canada. I had an expired Canadian subscription, they accidently changed the address to the US and then changed it to Canada. But their system doesn't track more than 2 address changes. The call was very frustrating, and I just basically gave up.

[Tilter]

Okay, I ordered my Maxim/Blender/Stuff/FHM from free-magz? before he went MIA

I got my Blender (already received), checked my Stuff (First issue in Jun 07) but my Maxim which I had already changed is now no longer on record?

How would I go about to ensure I receive it? Have any of you encountered this problem (since Maxim changed their sub changing site?)

Thanks

[Tha DraGun]

I emailed ESPN about my FHM subscription. This is thier reply:

Thank you for contacting us.

You are correct that FHM Magazine is no longer being published in North
America. For existing subscribers to FHM, our ESPN The Magazine
Fulfillment Center is managing those accounts and will be offering
issues of ESPN The Magazine for the duration of your paid period. That
transition should be seamless for you.

If you do wish to go ahead and cancel out your subscription and be
issued a prorated refund for the remainder of your time, you can contact
our Fulfillment Center directly at their toll free number of
1-888-267-3684. They would be more than happy to take care of this for
you.

If you have any other questions or concerns, please let us know.

Thanks for visiting ESPN.com.

[KrayzieTRD]

Hmm.... I wonder how much they would refund us back even.

[morden]

Bought 3 years of Shape on March 17th and changed address on April 10th (although it took a week for the changed to show as "Applied" on the site).

I had to email and ask for my account number first. Emailed on the 9th, got the reply with my account number the following day.

[FlowerLadyII]

http://www.all-freemagazines.com

Can the same be accomplished using sites such as this?
Sorry...so new here....but this certainly intrigues me!

[HowEver]

Oooh, free spam!

http://www.all-freemagazines.com

Can the same be accomplished using sites such as this?
Sorry...so new here....but this certainly intrigues me!

[FlowerLadyII]

Oooh, free spam!

:razz: Thank you, HowEver! That's a freebie I wouldn't look forward to! Although...I did set up another email acct just for this little 'experiment"....now...to find those "free" magaizine offers.......

[FlowerLadyII]

Someone here posted a referral to "Magsforless".
Is that a legit site or will I be e-bombed with spam, also?

I don't mind paying a little if I can still change my address to Canada...your thoughts? Anyone? :)

Sorry so many questions.....

[Tilter]

I had the same problem with maxim before, i just sent a email to them and told them i had account and was unable to access it. They fixed it right away, they said the problem was that they just recently updated their site and some user info was not in the system.
Whats their e-mail to contact them?
Should I say my friend sent me a gift subscription, but I haven't been able to log into view the account?

[akhilleus]

Any one find success changing Muscle & Fitness and Men's Fitness? and how reliable is groovin_lizard on eBay? Thanks alot

[binabug]

Get Western Outdoors for FREE! (u.s. offer)

http://www.mercurymagazines.com/pr1/121/12124
from another forum that is mainly u.s.
---------------------------------------
Spin will rock your world with coverage of the progressive music scene and in-depth investigative reporting on a slew of issues, from politics to pop culture. Reviews, essays, profiles, and interviews make up a package of pure rock with an alternative spin.

http://www.freebizmag.com/emailspinmag01welcome.htm (once you fill this out it also shows you four other free mags)dumb long survey to follow (sigh)
-----------------------------------
Free Subscription to Country Life Magazine.. From Better Homes and Garden..
US only
https://secure.livingthecountrylife.com/bhg/store/checkout/partner/index.jsp?promoCode=I6055LD12&_loopback=1&_requestid=33007

--------------------
sweet 16
http://www.freebizmag.com/email16sweet01welcome.htm (followed by the same boring form )

[Pyobum]

This thread is still not a sticky??!?! :eek:

[scoop]

This thread is still not a sticky??!?! :eek:
not sure what is needed for a sticky, but I assume this thread has whatever it is :cheesygri

[expergo]

has anyone tried this with Scientific American Mind?

[morden]

Finally got my first issues of Maxim and Blender. I first placed my order way back in early March, they arrived yesterday.

Still waiting on my Stuff, Wired and Shape subscriptions.

[morden]

Got my Stuff and Wired! Nice.

[engtech]

I got my first Maxim after waiting close to 2 months and it was the Canadian version:confused:
Still a great deal:lol:

[Hoser2]

Ive been checking out the main site for over a year, but just discovered the forums today. Some great info here! Sorry if this is common knowledge, but I couldnt find it while doing a search and I think many will appreciate the info...

As Ive seen from many posts here, most are aware of the free subscriptions to many popular magazines you can get if you live in the States. Checking sites like fatwallet.com is one of the places I keep my eyes open for these free subscriptions. **Please note Im telling you the method of how to take advantage of these offers you may find if you live in Canada.

All I do is sign up with an American address. I use a hotel I stayed at in Dallas a few years ago. I use my real name with their address. Better to use an address of a real company or location, as if the address doesnt exist the order may not go through.

Depending on the magazine, you sign in to the site 6-8 weeks later and change your sign-up address to your Canadian one. I have recieved, for free, Maxim, FHM, Stuff, Mens Health, Sporting News and some outdoor magazine (I think its called outdoor life) for a couple of years now delivered right to my door in Ontario.

You have to keep your eyes open for the free offers, but dont be discouraged if they say USA only. Here is a site with most magazine's "change of address page": http://www.sjev.net/magazineaddress.html **Note - this is not a page with free subscription offers, but is a site you can use to change your address when you sign up elsewhere for a free subscription. In my experience it takes 6-10 weeks before you can sign in and change your address.

Make sure you record the exact name and address you sign up with, as you will need this info to change the address. This hasnt worked for me with all magazines, but I can vouch that it works for the 6 I mentioned above.

Hope this helps some out, and if anyone finds a new FHM subscription, let me know as mine expires in a few months. :D

*****

One more tip - I use an email address I created just for this purpose. It gets a lot of spam, so dont sign up for these offers with your regular address.

*****

If you cant find free magazines several posters have had success buying cheap subscriptions from ebay and using the method outlined above to ultimately switch the address to your Canadian one.

Here are some ebay sellers that sell cheap magazine subscriptions as of Sept 2006. If you have found others let me know and Ill add the names to the list. If anyone can verify that you purchsed a subscription from one of these sellers, and successfully received it to Canada, let me know.

anjones78 - verified by KenA - many are having problems with him at this time.
lowpricedmags - verified by wild
clayman3532 - verified by rhainman
lacheapmagz - verified but may now be a scammer
klwh (Gold Coast Magazines) - verified by thiteeninchmags

So you are saying that after you change it to a Canadian address they will send? Yeah right! They are all stupid I guess.lol

[wilson.311]

USeful tip!

Hope it works with my PC mag subscription!

Does anyone know if Maxim has free subscription too btw?

What's the link?

[scoop]

USeful tip!

Hope it works with my PC mag subscription!

Does anyone know if Maxim has free subscription too btw?

What's the link?
You have to keep your eyes open for one. they dont generally last long...

[weasel16]

Yeah, it worked for me, I received my first PC Mag about 2-3 months ago through this.


USeful tip!

Hope it works with my PC mag subscription!

Does anyone know if Maxim has free subscription too btw?

What's the link?

[batman007]

Can anyone that managed to get the maxim, stuff and blender subscription pm the address that you used? Thanks ! Owe you a million. :cheesygri

[specialfx3000]

Can anyone that managed to get the maxim, stuff and blender subscription pm the address that you used? Thanks ! Owe you a million. :cheesygri

Use any US address. Any hotel address would be a start. I believe a Travelodge had received the first couple of issues of diff mags under my name and then they stopped coming.

[morden]

Got my first Shape magazine finally. 3 years for $1.99!

[sharkyJay]

imagsubs

Bought a few magazines over a 5-6 months ago and didn't get anything. Also never got any response from them other than some automatic response.

[Konowl]

Can anyone that managed to get the maxim, stuff and blender subscription pm the address that you used? Thanks ! Owe you a million. :cheesygri

Just find an address of a random hotel somewhere.

I picked one in Dalles, Texas. Changed the address after 4 weeks, worked fine.

[OldnwiseS01]

Just find an address of a random hotel somewhere.

I picked one in Dalles, Texas. Changed the address after 4 weeks, worked fine.

This works flawlessly, I just used Holiday Inn in Concord CA and changed the address after 3weeks.

BTW Subcriptions for less on ebay is an honest seller!

[superstar]

Did anyone receive their Blender or Stuff magazines from these guys. They were posted back in February but I haven't been able to change my address as of yet. Just wanted to see if anyone else had any luck.

Thanks!

[scoop]

Did anyone receive their Blender or Stuff magazines from these guys. They were posted back in February but I haven't been able to change my address as of yet. Just wanted to see if anyone else had any luck.

Thanks!

Did it work yet for you?

[MikeNet]

Another ebay seller that has gone bad that has been mentioned in this thread is "groovin_lizard"!

I also haven't received the above Blender offer or any of my MagsForLess freebie either.

[cache]

i ordered my "free" STUFF mag from magsforless and heard nothing so far. i went to their website and found that my order is listed on my account, but when i probed further, it directed me to open a enquiry ticket. After 2 weeks, the enquiry just closed automatically. trust me.. this is a scam... dont waste ur time like i did.

[YLSF]

Just find an address of a random hotel somewhere.

I picked one in Dalles, Texas. Changed the address after 4 weeks, worked fine.

I think he meant the web address (link) not mailing address.. he was looking for free maxim,etc

[scoop]

Did anyone ever get anything for FHM closing up shop. I feel robbed that I lost 2 years of my free subscription. ;)

[Tha DraGun]

Did anyone ever get anything for FHM closing up shop. I feel robbed that I lost 2 years of my free subscription. ;)

I hear ya. I think I had 4yrs. I emailed them awhile ago and they told me that it would all be automatic but I havent got anything from it. He said I could also call a number, but I havent gotten around to it yet. This is the email I got from them:

Thank you for contacting us.

You are correct that FHM Magazine is no longer being published in North
America. For existing subscribers to FHM, our ESPN The Magazine
Fulfillment Center is managing those accounts and will be offering
issues of ESPN The Magazine for the duration of your paid period. That
transition should be seamless for you.

If you do wish to go ahead and cancel out your subscription and be
issued a prorated refund for the remainder of your time, you can contact
our Fulfillment Center directly at their toll free number of
1-888-267-3684. They would be more than happy to take care of this for
you.

If you have any other questions or concerns, please let us know.

Thanks for visiting ESPN.com.

Regards,

Thomas
ESPN.com
http://espn.go.com/

[scoop]

for most subscription page, there is "payment information" section. which option am i suppose to choose from? "credit card" or "bill me later"?

thanks.
Which subscription pages are you referring to?

[rvs007]

In most cases, this trick is only worth doing if the subscription is free (so that payment information is not required), or the subscription is purchased through an Ebay seller and it's really cheap.

[scoop]

for golf for women (http://www.golfforwomen.com/)

or does this kind of subscription not work when changing to a canadian address?

thanks.
are you purchasig the subscription from the website? If so you will have to pay. You need to find a subscription for free soewhere or on ebay...

[-Ziploc-]

http://www.magsforless.com/pd_automotive.cfm

Are these guys safe?

[scoop]

http://www.magsforless.com/pd_automotive.cfm

Are these guys safe?
Here are the posts in this thread mentioning them. read through them and see what the consensus is:

http://www.redflagdeals.com/forums/search.php?searchid=6585338

[-Ziploc-]

Here are the posts in this thread mentioning them. read through them and see what the consensus is:

http://www.redflagdeals.com/forums/search.php?searchid=6585338

Sorry - no matches. Please try some different terms.

:?:

[scoop]

:?:
Just do a thread search for magsforless

[MikeNet]

Not too sure if anybody is aware, but Stuff Magazine is ceasing publications with October being their last issue.

Dang, FHM, now Stuff. Shouldn't have to worry about Maxim since the media reports say that Stuff is being merged (as a section) with Maxim. They are owned by the same publisher anyway.

www.stuffmagazine.com/feedback has the notice. Google for the media stories.

:( Sad day.

[Tha DraGun]

Not too sure if anybody is aware, but Stuff Magazine is ceasing publications with October being their last issue.

Dang, FHM, now Stuff. Shouldn't have to worry about Maxim since the media reports say that Stuff is being merged (as a section) with Maxim. They are owned by the same publisher anyway.

www.stuffmagazine.com/feedback has the notice. Google for the media stories.

:( Sad day.


Sheesh! I still never got anything from FHM.

[Byrns]

Not too sure if anybody is aware, but Stuff Magazine is ceasing publications with October being their last issue.

Dang, FHM, now Stuff. Shouldn't have to worry about Maxim since the media reports say that Stuff is being merged (as a section) with Maxim. They are owned by the same publisher anyway.

www.stuffmagazine.com/feedback has the notice. Google for the media stories.

:( Sad day.

The UK versions are much, much, much better. I'm surprised they lasted as long as they did.

[Byrns]

I can recommend lowpricedmags as a honest Ebay seller. (no shipping charges)

I just completed my address change with the publisher after buying a 3 year subscription from him a few weeks ago.

[wnuk]

I can recommend lowpricedmags as a honest Ebay seller. (no shipping charges)

I just completed my address change with the publisher after buying a 3 year subscription from him a few weeks ago.

have you gotten any magazines yet?

[Byrns]

have you gotten any magazines yet?

Not yet (I only bought the sub about 3 weeks ago).

However, when I go to the magazine publisher's website my info shows up (PC Gamer). I modified it to my Canadian address and now my Canadian address shows up.

[Tha DraGun]

I contacted ESPN (1-888-267-3684) about my long awaited refund that I should have got.

The lady kept asking me for an account number for ESPN and I told her I didn't have one, I just wanted a refund for my FHM. She told me if I didn't have a ESPN subscription then I shouldnt be contacting them about a refund. I asked her who I contact then, she didnt reply. I think she was hoping I'd accept her answer and try to get in contact with FHM and then just give up.

I explained to her that I emailed ESPN and someone said to me that I could have it changed to ESPN magazine or have a refund for the remainder of my subscription. They said that FHM was changed over to ESPN. She said that was correct and I needed to give her my FHM account number. I told her it and she couldnt find it. Told her my address and she couldnt find it. I explained I have a subscription until Oct 09 so I have to be in the system. She told me to fax proof of purchase to her (mag label is fine) and they will look into it and give me a refund.

Sheesh.

[Tha DraGun]

I got a free JANE subscription for my gf through Coke rewards usa. Just got a postcard from them saying that they aren't publishing anymore magazines. They will be substituting it with Glamour.

What's happening with all these mags shutting down. :-0

[Rosico]

I got a free JANE subscription for my gf through Coke rewards usa. Just got a postcard from them saying that they aren't publishing anymore magazines. They will be substituting it with Glamour.

What's happening with all these mags shutting down. :-0

too many free subscriptions and lower ad sales due to interwebs ...

[Tha DraGun]

too many free subscriptions and lower ad sales due to interwebs ...

True.

Speaking of Ads, it's funny I got my new issue of GQ magazine the other day (I got this for free too) and the first 130 pages are ads. I'm not exaggerating either! Then it shows the magazine credits page.... then a couple more pages of ads. Then the letter from the editor on 135... then more ads, then another small article then more ads. and so on.

[tzontchev]

I got a conformation email from an ebayer magmart that my subscription has been procesed, but I cannot access an account with my info. It is for a Men's Journal. Is there anyboudy who knows how long it takes from procesing a subscription to the time I can go and change my address?

Thanks

[scoop]

I assume this just means he has submitted your subscription. It will probably take 6-8 weeks from that point.

[game]

True.

Speaking of Ads, it's funny I got my new issue of GQ magazine the other day (I got this for free too) and the first 130 pages are ads. I'm not exaggerating either! Then it shows the magazine credits page.... then a couple more pages of ads. Then the letter from the editor on 135... then more ads, then another small article then more ads. and so on.

same here. just got around to reading GQ and first 30% of mag is ads. besides who can afford any of the items advertised....versace,armani,dior. I love the article on coffee tables costing from $1500 and up. glad its free as I would never pay for the high end crap.

[tzontchev]

It will take 6-8 weeks to receive the magazine or to ba able to change the address on the website?

Also is it working with GQ to subscribe in the US and chang the address after and if it dose with whom did you do the subscribtion?

Thanks

[wannabeagiant]

I've read most of this thread so I missed this if it was already answered.

Do I need to use my actual name on the fake US address to be able to change it to my Canadian address?

If I want to add on to an existing subscription, does the name of the person on the address I'm changing from the US have to be the same as the person its going to in Canada or just the same address? Thanks.

[Zoe]

I purchased a 2 year subscription to GQ and Details on ebay and of course the seller wanted to know if it's a renewal or a new subscription. The US address im using is my cousin's in Washington state, the same address I had used for my GQ and Details subscriptions (along with Cargo, Stuff and Maxim, for $6 for 3 years), that expired in November '06.

My question is: is this a renewal or a new subscription. I told the seller it was a new subscription because I could have sworn my cousin has moved to a new place (ie. a new address). i guess i was wrong.

Also, when i check on Conde Nast, which deals with GQ and Details subscriptions, I am able to access my account, but it's the account that expired in '06. My second question is, should I go ahead and change the address to my canadian address on this one?

thanks. :D

[scoop]

I've read most of this thread so I missed this if it was already answered.

Do I need to use my actual name on the fake US address to be able to change it to my Canadian address?

If I want to add on to an existing subscription, does the name of the person on the address I'm changing from the US have to be the same as the person its going to in Canada or just the same address? Thanks.
Dont think it matters, but I use my actual name as it doesnt hurt anything. When I want to combine subscriptions I just contact customer service, after the address has been changed, and say I want the two subscriptions combined.

[scoop]

It will take 6-8 weeks to receive the magazine or to ba able to change the address on the website?

Also is it working with GQ to subscribe in the US and chang the address after and if it dose with whom did you do the subscribtion?

Thanks

Ive not subscribed to GQ, but I believe others have. Look through the thread to double check.

I purchased a 2 year subscription to GQ and Details on ebay and of course the seller wanted to know if it's a renewal or a new subscription. The US address im using is my cousin's in Washington state, the same address I had used for my GQ and Details subscriptions (along with Cargo, Stuff and Maxim, for $6 for 3 years), that expired in November '06.

My question is: is this a renewal or a new subscription. I told the seller it was a new subscription because I could have sworn my cousin has moved to a new place (ie. a new address). i guess i was wrong.

Also, when i check on Conde Nast, which deals with GQ and Details subscriptions, I am able to access my account, but it's the account that expired in '06. My second question is, should I go ahead and change the address to my canadian address on this one?

thanks. :D

If it expired in 06 its a new subscription. Its only a renewal if you are still getting the magazine while ordering the new one. I wouldnt change the address to your canadian one until after your new subscription show up there.

[k__dam]

does anyone know what they will replace 'stuff magazine' with? i have about 3years left would like to know

[IndoShindo]

does anyone know what they will replace 'stuff magazine' with? i have about 3years left would like to know

even worse question I just moved and need to do an address change ... i found a blurb on their site which states they will be contacting us soon about our subscriptions ... i had to email them to see whether or not that would be through the mail or through email

[Tha DraGun]

does anyone know what they will replace 'stuff magazine' with? i have about 3years left would like to know

I emailed them and this is what they replied:


Dear - ,

Stuff Magazine will be ceasing with the October 2007 issue. The balance of the subscription will be transferred to either Maxim or Blender. You will be notified via mail within the next 30 days.

Sincerely,


Aileen White
Customer Service
Please include all previous emails with your reply

[rvs007]

If I already have Maxim and Blender, does the remainder of my Stuff magazine be tacked on to what I have left on either Maxim or Blender? For example, if I have 3 years left each of all three magazines, then does the 3 remaining years of Stuff get tacked on to say Maxim, so I have 6 years remaining of Maxim?

[Tha DraGun]

Just a little update on my FHM subscription.

After sending in proof of my FHM subscription to ESPN I received in the mail a preferred subscriber card stating that I was getting an espn subscription and will get 52 issues.

I called ESPN and told them that I never wanted a subscription, I wanted a full refund instead. The lady went on hold for a bit, then came back saying that I would get a cheque in the mail in 2-4 weeks. She couldnt say what the total amount would be because they already labeled one issue on it's way, but she said it should be the full amount.. maybe $1 less.

My refund should be about $52 :cheesygri

[rvs007]

Damn, I should have saved my FHM issues for the account number. I don't have anything to prove that I had an active FHM subscription, since their web subscription account service is no longer working.

[wyattt]

I have a few free subs that I've done the address change with. If I want to get another year free of the issue, how do I do that? Say I'd have 2 subs running, one to my "address" in California, one to my Canadian address, how to I make the Cali one go to Canada?

[scoop]

I have a few free subs that I've done the address change with. If I want to get another year free of the issue, how do I do that? Say I'd have 2 subs running, one to my "address" in California, one to my Canadian address, how to I make the Cali one go to Canada?
What I did was change both online to my canadian address. Then I called the company and asked them to merge the subscriptions. Worked no problem. You might get double for a month or two.

[deeplove]

FREE 1 year subscription to "Games for Windows"

https://www.zdmcirc.com/forms/secure/GFW_Sayswap_Partn.html

[SirAlain]

FREE 1 year subscription to "Games for Windows"

https://www.zdmcirc.com/forms/secure/GFW_Sayswap_Partn.html

How do you change the address for that (US to Canada)?

[Tha DraGun]

Got my cheque for $51 today from ESPN :cheesygri

[rvs007]

How do you change the address for that (US to Canada)?

Use this link:

https://www.neodata.com/ITPS2.cgi?ItemCode=CGMW&OrderType=Reply+Only&iResponse=CGMW.INQUIRY

[scoop]

Got my cheque for $51 today from ESPN :cheesygri
nice - can you post a summary of who and how you contacted to get this?

[SirAlain]

Thank you, thank you! My nephew will be very happy!

Use this link:

https://www.neodata.com/ITPS2.cgi?ItemCode=CGMW&OrderType=Reply+Only&iResponse=CGMW.INQUIRY

[rag]

Thanks for the new deal on CGW or "games for windows"!

I had 1 free year left on cgw when they converted, it reverted to my fake US address apparently....sick I missed 10 issues already.

[KrayzieTRD]

Anyone get or hear anything from STUFF magazine yet since the last issue?

[caseyc]

Anyone get or hear anything from STUFF magazine yet since the last issue?

If you take a look at the top-right corner of the cover of that last issue, you'll see that STUFF is no more. They decided to go back to being just a section in MAXIM again. I don't know what this means for the subscriptions that they have though. Hopefully they just extend Maxim subscriptions for the remaining time...

[baumann93]

Was reading this thread several times, but only today decided to try for myself. Subscribed to one of the free magazines, hope I would be able to change the address 6 weeks from now :) Thank you folks.

[KrayzieTRD]

Anyone else get the subscription rejection notice from Maxim since Stuff got canceled? Basically they can't add your stuff subscription to your Maxim one because of some kind of 5yr cap on subscriptions.
What a load of crap..... no refund even :evil:

[rvs007]

I got a notice in the mail saying the remainder of my Stuff subscription has been added to my Blender subscription. I just checked my Blender subscription and an additional 4 years were recently added, bringing my subscription to 2015! The notice also said I could contact them if I wanted a prorated refund instead.

I'm going to inquire if I could have the remainder added to my Maxim subscription instead of Blender.

[nator86]

i got two notices on the same day. One saying that my STUFF sub has been added to my MAXIM sub and that if i wanted i could get a prorated refund.

The other notice, was that my sub to maxim from sub was can celled cause it couldn't be extended beyond 5 yr limit.

I checked my MAXIM account online and says it expires in 2012. In any case, i will ask for a pro-rated refund and see what i get back from it.

[rvs007]

For those who is going to inquire about the prorated refund, can you post how much of a refund they are offering? Is it based on the actual price paid for the subscription (in which case, it could just be a couple bucks if purchased from Ebay) or is it based on their standard subscription rates?

[KrayzieTRD]

for those of you who received the letter from maxim saying that the extension has been canceled, do you have an address or phone number listed on it even?
mine just has a bunch of "----" in both :confused:

[spamblockers]

haha wow that's pretty neat! Great post if it works! :cheesygri

[Tha DraGun]

For those who is going to inquire about the prorated refund, can you post how much of a refund they are offering? Is it based on the actual price paid for the subscription (in which case, it could just be a couple bucks if purchased from Ebay) or is it based on their standard subscription rates?

Yah, I would like to know too. I hope it will be as good as the FHM or more.

[Kris81]

Just wondering - Will this type of thing work if i sign up for magazine subscriptoins? Say i find a deal for GQ that would cost me $4.99 for the year.. can i sign up with an american address &then change it to a canadian one?

[rvs007]

Just wondering - Will this type of thing work if i sign up for magazine subscriptoins? Say i find a deal for GQ that would cost me $4.99 for the year.. can i sign up with an american address &then change it to a canadian one?

Yes, it should. I've purchased numerous subscriptions off Ebay and I was able to change addresses for all of them.

[Tilter]

My STUFF Sub was to expire in Jan 2010, how would I go about getting a pro-rated refund? I haven't received a notice from them extending any of my subs (MAXIM, Blender, ESPN the Magazine).

Thanks

[caseyc]

I received a notice from Stuff about a month ago informing me that they'd be extending my subscription with Blender for the remainder of what I had left from Stuff. Kind of a weak deal, but oh well.

[KrayzieTRD]

Anyone get their December issue of Maxim yet??
I usually get my issues pretty early but this one still hasn't come yet

[freebiegirl4ever]

That's a cool idea, I am going to try that.
THanks!!

[trenton1776]

I've got a bunch of Delta and AA miles that will expire soon and don't have enough for a flight. They offer all sorts of subscriptions so US addresses only of course including the Wall Street Journal. Anyone ever try this technique with the WSJ as its a daily newspaper delivered to your door.

[eday_2010]

Got my cheque for $51 today from ESPN :cheesygri

I'll assume you didn't spend that much on the subscriptions, which means you just commited fraud. And that makes you a very bad human being. Redirecting free magazines to Canada is one thing, since they are free, and the additional shipping the company pays is minimal, but taking $51 from them for a subscription you never paid for is just scumbag-like.

If $51 is part of what you paid originally, then ignore the previous paragraph. :cheesygri

[Zoe]

Yes, it should. I've purchased numerous subscriptions off Ebay and I was able to change addresses for all of them.

I've already got my first issue of GQ with Kanye on the cover (my folks picked it up when they went to my cousin's place in Bellingham).

My issue is with GQ's website where it allows you to change the shipping address or any other info. It still has my previous subscription that ended in November 2006 and I swear I checked the shipping address carefully everytime i enter it. Anyone experienced this problem too.

FYI, I also have a subscription to Details purchased together with that GQ subscription and on the details website, they also have my old subscription info.

[hardcandy1911]

So if I put in a US adress of a hotel, the first 4-6 weeks the hotel will be getting the magz?

[Knarfon]

Is anyone having problems with their EGM subscription ?

I've been getting this message for 2 weeks after I enter my canadian address and click on "UPDATE" for the e-mail settings...

Your transaction could not be processed for the following reasons:

* The subscriber identification number you entered is invalid.

You do not have any pending internet transactions

[icevenom]

Is anyone having problems with their EGM subscription ?

I've been getting this message for 2 weeks after I enter my canadian address and click on "UPDATE" for the e-mail settings...

that can happen, its fine/normal.

im a pro at converting EGM stuff lol... i used to run a mercurymagazines free thread...so i can tell u . ull be fine. itll turn up eventually... give it two weeks id say,

on another note, anyone tried cosmo ordering off ebay and switching over.? want to get it for the gf... ebay ones id imagine work... ill use my cousins addy i guess instead of hotel, thus if it doesnt atleast his gf can read them :|

[ygtgxi]

does this work for time and newsweek magazine?

[boston]

I purchased a sub on Ebay about 2 months ago and used my usual US. shipping address. When I went online today to check the status and confirmation on the publishers website, my address was already changed to my Canadian address.
Having said that, I do have some other subscriptions from the same publishing company ( Hearst, I think). I guess they've linked the 2 addresses and are using my Canadian address as a default. But still, that seems strange they would automatically change the shipping address without my instructions.

Has anyone else had this happen?

[ygtgxi]

Hello,

I have sign up to be a agent of a reputable clearing house. One of the conditions is that I am not allowed to sell on ebay which I am not going to anyways. I have a wide range of magazines available and will sell the suscription for a very low and reasonable price. Please PM me if you are interested in it and magazines like maxim and readers digest is available.

As usual these are US only suscriptions so RFDers have to sign up for it using a US address and change it later.

I hope this will help everyone instead of buying from some unknown ebay seller that just jack up their rating. I have sold wiis and stuff on this website before and I have been a long time member for RFD

Also my particular clearing house have indicated to me that they will offer canadian suscription in the 1st-2nd quarter of next year but with shipping and tax added to it and the prices will be higher so for now this will be the best deal.

Enjoy

[professionaldude]

OK - just checked fatwallet and there is an offer up right now for Stuff and Computer Shopper. I tried the Stuff one and it worked for me (I dont care to get Computer Shopper). It only works for the 1 year subscription though. It will ask you if you want to pay with credit card or paypal. I choose credit card, but the site never asks for a credit card number because your balance will be $0 when you check out.

I cant guarantee this one works. Ill let you know in 6-10 weeks. :D

Oh - I should add in my experience these offers are generally added on to each other. For example right now I have Stuff delivered for free till 2008. If this works it will be till 2009. :D

For free Computer Shopper use
Coupon code: freecs
http://MagsforLess.com/pd_computer_shopper.cfm

For free Stuff use
Coupon code: freestuff
http://MagsforLess.com/pd_stuff.cfm

Apply coupon after adding 1 year subscription to cart.

Are u Sure The Coupon Code is correct? Coz it Doesn't work for "Computer Shopper Magazine"

[scoop]

Are u Sure The Coupon Code is correct? Coz it Doesn't work for "Computer Shopper Magazine"
The post you quoted is almost 2 years old. I wouldnt be surprised if the code no longer works.

[ygtgxi]

yup people have to realize most of the stuff from page 1 for coupons and codes should no longer work. OP should also update the list of ebay sellers selling magazine subscription. I tried looking for them and most of them are not selling anymore but otherwise thanks for the great deal in making magazines affordable like just a regular cup of coffee

:)

[ygtgxi]

Happy new year RFD!


Good news to all, my company has given me some free magazines subscription to hand out

There is only 20 of each magazine.

Bassmaster
flex
Latina
Transworld Surf-->2 year subscription

All above except for transworld surf is for a 2 year subscription

Also country weekly has a new year special price of just $2.99 for 1 year of subscription. If interested, please PM me

Happy Holidays


PS: This offer will only be for RFD members with at least 50 postings. All free magazines also come with a free subscription to latina

[scoop]

Happy new year RFD!


Good news to all, my company has given me some free magazines subscription to hand out

There is only 20 of each magazine.

Bassmaster
flex
Latina
Transworld Surf-->2 year subscription

All above except for transworld surf is for a 2 year subscription

Also country weekly has a new year special price of just $2.99 for 1 year of subscription. If interested, please PM me

Happy Holidays


PS: This offer will only be for RFD members with at least 50 postings

THanks ygtgxi!

[ygtgxi]

20 minutes left before order submission

if not, the next order will be next tuesday night

congrats to everyone that has sign up for a free mag so far

[professionaldude]

The post you quoted is almost 2 years old. I wouldnt be surprised if the code no longer works.

If that's the case they should update the links or delete them:mad:

[mrgrieves]

Has anyone tried this with Scientific American?

[HowEver]

If that's the case they should update the links or delete them:mad:

They? The post you quoted is BY the OP !

[animatic]

Did eBay start blocking magazine subscription auctions? uh oh....

[rvs007]

Did eBay start blocking magazine subscription auctions? uh oh....

A quick search using "Magazine subscriptions" got me over 700+ items on Ebay. Where are you getting this information?

[animatic]

sorry, i must have been looking through ebay.ca (where you see 30 hits or so)

[rvs007]

sorry, i must have been looking through ebay.ca (where you see 30 hits o