The Truth About Those Free Trial Offers…

Most people know you can't get something for nothing, but a lot of Internet sites would have you believe that the laws of the universe don't apply to the web. Unlike the completely complimentary subscriptions sometimes available through Magazine Supermart, on other sites you'll be offered free subscriptions, free issues, free trials and other inducements designed to get you to sign up now! What we've never understood is - if it's free, then how come a credit card is almost always required? If you're ordering popular consumer magazines directly from a publisher, free trial offers can sometimes be a good way to get trial issues or get a subscription started. Also, specialized professional magazines or trade journals are often sent without charge to qualified professionals. However, if you're ordering popular consumer magazines from an agency on or off-line, here's the truth about what can happen when you agree to a free trial.

Instead of a traditional yearly subscription, you may unwittingly sign up for an endlessly renewing contract, like a book or record club. The merchant buries the charge for the renewal on your credit card once a year and hopes you won't notice.

or ... a few weeks after you order, you start to receive junk mail about special sweepstakes or telemarketing calls or to thank you for the way you've handled your subscriptions". Sound familiar?
	The trial offer is often just a way to get your name, address, phone number, credit card and preferences to set you up for the real pitch that comes a little later. If you're like most people, you'll say no, but don't worry, they'll call again and again hoping you'll change your mind.

or... you'll get a bill before you even get your first issue. You'll want to wait for the free trial to start, but before you get a second issue, you'll get a late notice. You may decide not to keep the subscription, write cancel on the bill and mail
it back just like they promised you could, but you'll keep getting bills. There's never a phone number to call because they hope you'll get worn out and pay, but if you don't, eventually you'll get a collection agency letter, sadly informing you that you broke your promise.

At Magazine Supermart you won't find free samples or trial subscriptions. No one (not even the publishers!) will get your phone number, email or credit card information, and you'll never get a sales call from us. We're here to provide subscriptions for people who know what they want, and offer the lowest legitimate pricing on the web and the best service available. We think that's enough to build a business, and millions of customers seem to agree. What can we do for you?

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