Truemagazines Reviews 48

TrustScore 2 out of 5

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

They do not exist. Sales@true magazine.com I tried multiple times and no such account. They are scammers. Their response you show are fraudulent. Take my advice do not do business with them!!!!!!! Le... See more

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Ordered a magazine on 5/25/23. no magazine delivered as of 07/11/23. Went to the website to check the order history and my antivirus finds a malicious script on thier website (AVG Antivirus on a Mi... See more

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Awful experience.. they billed me all year, NEVER GOT THE MAGAZINES! 2 difference subscriptions.. called and called.. no return.. emailed .. no answer. Sounds like scammers to me.. then today they ema... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Much better price than from publisher. Cook's Country is a really nice magazine, it has no ads, fabulous pictures of the food and the processes are explained in the text preceding the recipes, that on... See more

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One of the leading retailers of magazine subscriptions. We offer more than 1,000 magazine subscriptions. We offer outstanding convenience, choice and value. With over 100.000 online customers, we're helping make our customers' lives easier.


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TrustScore 2 out of 5

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

They do not exist

They do not exist. Sales@true magazine.com I tried multiple times and no such account. They are scammers. Their response you show are fraudulent. Take my advice do not do business with them!!!!!!!
Les

February 6, 2024
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Reply from Truemagazines

Dear Les,
Thank you for taking the time to share your concerns. We're genuinely sorry to hear about your experience and want to address this situation promptly.

It seems like there may have been a misunderstanding regarding the contact information you attempted to use. The email address you provided in your review is not correct. The correct contact email address is sales@truemagazines.com (not true magazine.com).
We do reply to all emails within 24 hours. We encourage you to double-check the spelling or provide more details about the specific issue you faced so we can assist you effectively.

Please know that we take allegations of fraud or scams very seriously. Our team works diligently to ensure transparent and secure communication with all of our customers. If you'd prefer an alternative method to reach us, you can also contact us via the contact form found on our web site.

We're committed to resolving any concerns you may have and improving your trust in our business. Please don't hesitate to reach out directly so we can address this matter to your satisfaction.

Thank you for giving us the opportunity to make things right.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Trojan alert!

On the order page (quick-order),
Kaspersky prohibited further downloading.
Trojan-PSW.Script.Generic alert!

April 28, 2024
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Reply from Truemagazines

Hello Garry,
For more than a decade, our business has proudly maintained a pristine record, ensuring our website remains consistently free from viruses. You're welcome to verify this claim by scanning our site through reputable online tools such as virustotal.com or Kaspersky's online scanner, where you'll find no security concerns. It's important to acknowledge that occasional false positives may arise with antivirus software. Therefore, we recommend cross-checking the same page on a different computer or browser to confirm its integrity.
Should you have any further questions please do not hesitate to contact us at info@truemagazines.com.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Satisfied

Purchased digital subscription to The Economist. Online access was available within 10 days. It would have been nicer if it had been available immediately but conidering the price paid I am satisfied with this purchase.

August 17, 2023
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The price was right

I purchased 1 year subscription to The Economist. The first print issue arrived within 3 weeks while the digital access was available within 10 days. The price was right too.

July 18, 2023
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Scam Site.

Ordered a magazine on 5/25/23. no magazine delivered as of 07/11/23. Went to the website to check the order history and my antivirus finds a malicious script on thier website (AVG Antivirus on a Microsoft Surface pro shut down the page because of "infected with Script:SNH-gen [Trj].) I also tried calling their phone number, automated message. This website is likely a scam. Contacting my credit card company to get a refund.
and the 1 Five Star review is probably fake to make the One Star reviews less obvious.

May 23, 2023
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Reply from Truemagazines

Hello John,
I can see that you have placed 2 orders for Cooks Illustrated through TrueMagazines.com.
The first order was placed in July 2020 (3 year subscription) while the other one was placed on May 25th 2023.
According to publisher's database your 2020 subscription has expired while the first issue of the 2023 subscription mails out this month.
Please note that standard delivery time for first issues of all bi-monthly published magazines is 7 to 12 weeks.

Your old order has been fulfilled and we have provided you with the account number for your new order. You have also received link to publisher's customer service page where you can verify subscription status.
I hope you have enjoyed your 3 year subscription purchased through us and that you will be enjoying your current subscription which will expire in June 2024.

As for the malicious script you claim was found on our website, the problem was not on our side but on yours. We have emailed link to the alleged malicious script to AVG (your anti-virus provider) and they confirmed that this was false -positive message on their side and they have updated their database so this wouldn't happen again. You can verify this with AVG.

The fact you label us as a fraudulent website is intriguing, given that you have made two purchases on our site since 2020 and both have been fulfilled without any issues. Your assertion that we only have one 5 star review is inaccurate.

Regardless of the fact that you initiated a claim with your credit card company and have received full refund we will not cancel your subscription so you will be getting it for free.

Should you have any further questions please do not hesitate to contact us at sales@truemagazines.com.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I would use again

I have been buying Cook's Country for over a year, then decided to subscribe. The subscription was easy to order and the magazine arrived on time.

March 26, 2022
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

did make a mistake on date in typing…

did make a mistake on date in typing but still the rest is true. This company just lies and gives excuses. They refuse to refund and do not have any integrity. Stay away! I luckily had to go to paypal to get refund.

March 5, 2022
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Awful experience.maybe scammers?

Awful experience.. they billed me all year, NEVER GOT THE MAGAZINES! 2 difference subscriptions.. called and called.. no return.. emailed .. no answer. Sounds like scammers to me.. then today they emailed me if I wanted to renew subscription?!?! WTH.. NEVER GOT IT. address listed, is fraudulent another company has been there 3 yrs

November 15, 2021
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Reply from Truemagazines

Hello Melinda,
Your order was placed on December 14th 2020 and on the same day you emailed us saying that the delivery address provided during checkout is wrong.
Your order was immediately put on hold and we asked you to send us correct delivery address.
We sent you another email but we never received your reply with the correct delivery address so in April 2021 your order was cancelled and full refund was issued to your credit card account.
You were notified of the order cancellation and refund via email in April 2021.
We apologize for sending the renewal notice. Renewal notices are mailed out automatically to all our customers based on the order date.
Should you have any further questions please do not hesitate to contact us at sales@truemagazines.com.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great price

Great price, great magazine, great service!
Was very happy with the purchase of Cook's Illustrated and have already received two issues of my magazine and so happy with the price!

April 29, 2021
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Reply from Truemagazines

Thank you so much for taking the time to leave this review. We thank you so much for choosing us.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

What a wonderful magazine

What a wonderful magazine! Each issue is filled with new recipes, shortcuts and tips, detailed information and the science of cooking! I look forward to receiving my issues and save them all so I can refer back to prior information and recipes! Worth every penny!

April 27, 2021
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Reply from Truemagazines

David, thank you so much for taking the time to leave this review. We really appreciate your business.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Enjoy the magazine

Enjoy the magazine. Good experience

April 26, 2021
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Reply from Truemagazines

Leo, thank you so much for taking the time to leave this review. We really appreciate your business.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Besst deal for getting a magazine subscription

When trying to get a subscription to a cooking magazine, Truemagazines offered me the best deal. I purchased a two year subscription that was the same as a one year subscription from the cooking magazine.Well done.

April 26, 2021
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Reply from Truemagazines

Diana, thank you so much for taking the time to leave this review. We really appreciate your business.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Ordered a magazine subscription on…

Ordered a magazine subscription on January 18 and today is March 15. No magazine. They don't answer their phones. Left message 3/9 and today.

I did get an email answer that said the magazine should arrive by early April. Still hopeful.

March 15, 2021
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Reply from Truemagazines

Hello,
We are very sorry to hear that you are not satisfied with our customer service.
We are aware that our phone customer service is not available 24/7 but we do reply to every voicemail we receive.
If you left a voicemail with your order details you should have received reply from us within 24 hours.
Please let us know if your issue hasn't been resolved yet.
You can always contact us at sales@truemagazines.com.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

AVOID

AVOID, waited 3 months for one issue

February 4, 2021
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Reply from Truemagazines

Hello Tom,
We are very sorry to hear that you are not satisfied with your subscription.
If you are still having delivery problems could you please let us know what your order number is so we can resolve this issue with the publisher and compensate you for the missed issue(s).
You can contact us at sales@truemagazines.com.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Easy Peasy

Such an easy site to use for subscribing to a magazine for myself and also for giving a gift subscription. I’ve had no trouble with any issues, delivery or anything!

January 18, 2020
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Ordered a bi monthly subscription,4 months go by,Nothing.

Ordered a bi monthly subscription on 10/11/19,And now its 1/15/20 and nothing but stories from the company.The only hope is that paypal will side with me after 4 months of no product.

January 15, 2020
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Reply from Truemagazines

Hi Leo,
We are very sorry to hear that your first issue hasn't arrived yet.
According to the publisher your subscription started with the December 2019 issue and expires with the October/November 2020 issue.
A replacement claim has been processed for the missed December issue and it should be received in 1-2 weeks.
Full refund has been issued to your account. Regardless of the refund you will be receiving full 1 year subscription as expected.
Should you have any further questions please do not hesitate to contact us at sales@truemagazines.com.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Honestly there is no one better than truemagazines

I have been ordering my favorite magazine from truemagazines for several years now. The price is excellent, the lowest anywhere. The customer service is fabulous and you can’t do any better.

December 21, 2019
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Reply from Truemagazines

Dorothy, thank you so much for taking the time to leave this excellent review. We really appreciate your business.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Much better price than from publisher

Much better price than from publisher. Cook's Country is a really nice magazine, it has no ads, fabulous pictures of the food and the processes are explained in the text preceding the recipes, that one can then use to improve existing recipes. I like this magazine a lot and it’s companion magazine, Cook's Illustrated.

November 6, 2019
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Reply from Truemagazines

Thanks so much for sharing your experience with us.

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