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Posted by Laura in Chesapeake, VA on September 23, 2009, 10:17 pm
Hi all,
I just received two magazine renewal notices from a company called
Publishers Periodical Service, one is Sew News (never ordered and
don't want) for $49.95 and Quiltmaker, which I do subscribe to (paid
through J/F 2010) and they are asking $19.95 renewal, but I can renew
online with the actual magazine for $17.95. Just a heads up to warn
folks to pay close attention to your magazine renewals.
In the past I haven't scrutinized these very close, I think now I will
put these on my calendar.
Laura in Chesapeake, VA
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Posted by Polly Esther on September 23, 2009, 10:58 pm
And another 'in the mail' aggravation. I keep receiving blank checks from
my credit card company. The checks have my name, address and some bar code
that surely relates to my credit card number printed on them.
What if 'down the lane Bubba smoking unidentified green leafy
substances' happens to receive them instead of me?
Time after time, I cut holes in the checks, return them to the credit
card company and beg them to cease and desist. To no avail. Is there a
non-violent solution? Polly
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"Laura in Chesapeake, VA" <wrote>
> I just received two magazine renewal notices from a company called
> Publishers Periodical Service, one is Sew News (never ordered and
> don't want) for $49.95 and Quiltmaker, which I do subscribe to (paid
> through J/F 2010) and they are asking $19.95 renewal, but I can renew
> online with the actual magazine for $17.95. Just a heads up to warn
> folks to pay close attention to your magazine renewals.
> In the past I haven't scrutinized these very close, I think now I will
> put these on my calendar.
> Laura in Chesapeake, VA
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Posted by J* on September 23, 2009, 11:38 pm
surely that is not only illegal but also extremely stupid?
my first thot was when you're busy making that pumpkin butterscotch bread,
some of the flour accidently get into the return envelope.
then tell the gators to get ready for some fun and games as the powers that
be surround your house.
then i thot better of it, maybe its not the best thing to do, even if it is
a good idea.
scare the bejeezus outta them.
actually how about calling their 0800# and tell them what you think about
what they are doing.
can you also tell them you will cancel your credit card if it ever happens
again?
i dont know what else might get the point across to them that it is a really
stupid thing to do.
how about calling the better business bureau or consumer protection office
or whatever other consumer protection place there. must be something like
that on a national level to protect consumers.
j.
"Polly Esther" wrote ...
And another 'in the mail' aggravation. I keep receiving blank checks from
my credit card company. The checks have my name, address and some bar code
that surely relates to my credit card number printed on them.
What if 'down the lane Bubba smoking unidentified green leafy
substances' happens to receive them instead of me?
Time after time, I cut holes in the checks, return them to the credit
card company and beg them to cease and desist. To no avail. Is there a
non-violent solution? Polly
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"Laura in Chesapeake, VA" <wrote>
> I just received two magazine renewal notices from a company called
> Publishers Periodical Service, one is Sew News (never ordered and
> don't want) for $49.95 and Quiltmaker, which I do subscribe to (paid
> through J/F 2010) and they are asking $19.95 renewal, but I can renew
> online with the actual magazine for $17.95. Just a heads up to warn
> folks to pay close attention to your magazine renewals.
> In the past I haven't scrutinized these very close, I think now I will
> put these on my calendar.
> Laura in Chesapeake, VA
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Posted by Polly Esther on September 23, 2009, 11:53 pm
Oh my goodness, Jeanne, how I love you.
I'd guess a tiny bit of Swansdown cake flour from your recipe for
refrigerator cookies would send them into a real snit. NOT going to do that
but I really do need to get their attention.
I read the fine print. I can still read fine print. There's an
incredible charge for using the checks. Wouldn't even *think* of doing
that. . . but it is, as you say, extremely Stupid for them to send them out.
Even retired, I still have friends in low places and high. Wonder if a
snappy letter from our state's Attorney General would get their attention?
Polly
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> surely that is not only illegal but also extremely stupid?
> my first thot was when you're busy making that pumpkin butterscotch bread,
> some of the flour accidently get into the return envelope.
> then tell the gators to get ready for some fun and games as the powers
> that
> be surround your house.
> then i thot better of it, maybe its not the best thing to do, even if it
> is
> a good idea.
> scare the bejeezus outta them.
> actually how about calling their 0800# and tell them what you think about
> what they are doing.
> can you also tell them you will cancel your credit card if it ever happens
> again?
> i dont know what else might get the point across to them that it is a
> really
> stupid thing to do.
> how about calling the better business bureau or consumer protection office
> or whatever other consumer protection place there. must be something like
> that on a national level to protect consumers.
> j.
> "Polly Esther" wrote ...
> And another 'in the mail' aggravation. I keep receiving blank checks from
> my credit card company. The checks have my name, address and some bar
> code
> that surely relates to my credit card number printed on them.
> What if 'down the lane Bubba smoking unidentified green leafy
> substances' happens to receive them instead of me?
> Time after time, I cut holes in the checks, return them to the credit
> card company and beg them to cease and desist. To no avail. Is there a
> non-violent solution? Polly
>> I just received two magazine renewal notices from a company called
>> Publishers Periodical Service, one is Sew News (never ordered and
>> don't want) for $49.95 and Quiltmaker, which I do subscribe to (paid
>> through J/F 2010) and they are asking $19.95 renewal, but I can renew
>> online with the actual magazine for $17.95. Just a heads up to warn
>> folks to pay close attention to your magazine renewals.
>> In the past I haven't scrutinized these very close, I think now I will
>> put these on my calendar.
>> Laura in Chesapeake, VA
>
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Posted by J* on September 24, 2009, 1:02 am
yup, i would think a letter from your state AG would get their attention.
go for it.
tho i'm sure the gators will be really disappointed they wont have a tasty
lunch, oh well.
idiots often need a heads up from those higher up than them.
j.
"Polly Esther" wrote ...
Oh my goodness, Jeanne, how I love you.
I'd guess a tiny bit of Swansdown cake flour from your recipe for
refrigerator cookies would send them into a real snit. NOT going to do that
but I really do need to get their attention.
I read the fine print. I can still read fine print. There's an
incredible charge for using the checks. Wouldn't even *think* of doing
that. . . but it is, as you say, extremely Stupid for them to send them out.
Even retired, I still have friends in low places and high. Wonder if a
snappy letter from our state's Attorney General would get their attention?
Polly
"J*" wrote ...
show/hide quoted text
> surely that is not only illegal but also extremely stupid?
> my first thot was when you're busy making that pumpkin butterscotch bread,
> some of the flour accidently get into the return envelope.
> then tell the gators to get ready for some fun and games as the powers
> that
> be surround your house.
> then i thot better of it, maybe its not the best thing to do, even if it
> is
> a good idea.
> scare the bejeezus outta them.
> actually how about calling their 0800# and tell them what you think about
> what they are doing.
> can you also tell them you will cancel your credit card if it ever happens
> again?
> i dont know what else might get the point across to them that it is a
> really
> stupid thing to do.
> how about calling the better business bureau or consumer protection office
> or whatever other consumer protection place there. must be something like
> that on a national level to protect consumers.
> j.
> "Polly Esther" wrote ...
> And another 'in the mail' aggravation. I keep receiving blank checks from
> my credit card company. The checks have my name, address and some bar
> code
> that surely relates to my credit card number printed on them.
> What if 'down the lane Bubba smoking unidentified green leafy
> substances' happens to receive them instead of me?
> Time after time, I cut holes in the checks, return them to the credit
> card company and beg them to cease and desist. To no avail. Is there a
> non-violent solution? Polly
>> I just received two magazine renewal notices from a company called
>> Publishers Periodical Service, one is Sew News (never ordered and
>> don't want) for $49.95 and Quiltmaker, which I do subscribe to (paid
>> through J/F 2010) and they are asking $19.95 renewal, but I can renew
>> online with the actual magazine for $17.95. Just a heads up to warn
>> folks to pay close attention to your magazine renewals.
>> In the past I haven't scrutinized these very close, I think now I will
>> put these on my calendar.
>> Laura in Chesapeake, VA
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> I just received two magazine renewal notices from a company called
> Publishers Periodical Service, one is Sew News (never ordered and
> don't want) for $49.95 and Quiltmaker, which I do subscribe to (paid
> through J/F 2010) and they are asking $19.95 renewal, but I can renew
> online with the actual magazine for $17.95. Just a heads up to warn
> folks to pay close attention to your magazine renewals.
> In the past I haven't scrutinized these very close, I think now I will
> put these on my calendar.
> Laura in Chesapeake, VA