Amex cardholders - 3 magazines (per card) free for a year [Archive]

minkid817

12-16-2005, 12:12 AM

AMEX sent this offer with my replacement card

1-800-399-5733

The New York Observer
TIME
PC World
Smart Money
Better Homes and Gardens
Essence
Parenting
Inc
Reader's Digest
Garden Design
Ebony
Cigar Aficionado
Jet
Budget Living
Popular Woodworking

They'll send you a notice after one year with the number you can call to cancel your subscription, so you will pay nothing

It worked for my cards which I used to get free subscriptions about 6 month ago (it was a different 800 number then)

Thanks yuri375.

wikipost

12-16-2005, 12:12 AM

1-800-399-5733 (To subscribe)
18007747746 (AMEX VIP Magazine Service CSR)

Current choices (as 09/13/2008)
cosmo girl
country living
ebony
fast company
harper's bazaar
inc
kiplinger's personal finance
national geographic adventurer
national geographic traveler
Oprah
reader's digest
red book
SI kids
this old house
western interiors and design

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I just went past the 1 year subscription but never received a mail with information on how to cancel, and I was charged 20+ dollars for each sub. There is a number on my AMEX statement that I used to call and cancel: 1-800-321-6247 and I called and it appears I will get the prorated refund.

For those who just signed up can try that number to cancel, I believe you can get it to work and it will still deliver the current sub and not renew it, or call when you are approaching the 12th month.

- blue9yun

beirbuddycom

12-16-2005, 12:27 AM

it works.. i just got time, the new york observer, and smart money

AMEX sent this offer with my replacement card

1-800-399-5733

The New York Observer
TIME
PC World
Smart Money
Better Homes and Gardens
Essence
Parenting
Inc
Reader's Digest
Garden Design
Ebony
Cigar Aficionado
Jet
Budget Living
Popular Woodworking

They'll send you a notice after one year with the number you can call to cancel your subscription, so you will pay nothing

It worked for my cards which I used to get free subscriptions about 6 month ago (it was a different 800 number then)

Thanks yuri375.

Tigole Bitties

12-16-2005, 12:36 AM

rep point for you. nice voice menu system for selecting the mags.

ladybuggs

12-16-2005, 12:39 AM

Wow... this is GREAT thanks so much. :thumbsup:

Woo

12-16-2005, 05:01 AM

nice find

myome

12-16-2005, 05:13 AM

I'm in, rep point for you!

Fermental

12-16-2005, 05:16 AM

Great deal! Thanx.

bobmann

12-16-2005, 07:07 AM

Can you extend a subscription with this?

Nuala'sMom

12-16-2005, 07:50 AM

Folks - The New York Observer can still be had for free from Freebizmags. Don't waste your choice!

Me, I'm going for:
Reader's Digest
Parenting
Time

davidwlam

12-16-2005, 09:36 AM

AMEX sent this offer with my replacement card

1-800-399-5733 (24h, automated)

The New York Observer
TIME
PC World
Smart Money
Better Homes and Gardens
Essence
Parenting
Inc
Reader's Digest
Garden Design
Ebony
Cigar Aficionado
Jet
Budget Living
Popular Woodworking

They'll send you a notice after one year with the number you can call to cancel your subscription, so you will pay nothing

It worked for my cards which I used to get free subscriptions about 6 month ago (it was a different 800 number then)

tcsonly

12-16-2005, 09:45 AM

I just ordered my 3 magazines.

TraderX

12-16-2005, 09:47 AM

Sometimes, if you call them, you can get access to even more magazines...

minkid817

12-16-2005, 09:54 AM

repost

http://forums.slickdeals.net/showthread.php?sduid=31320&t=170413&

Avi

12-16-2005, 09:56 AM

repost

http://forums.slickdeals.net/showthread.php?sduid=31320&t=170413&

Ur repost link points to this thread only. :lol:

minkid817

12-16-2005, 10:05 AM

Ur repost link points to this thread only. :lol:
you still have a lot to learn

GeminiiGirl

12-16-2005, 10:09 AM

Ur repost link points to this thread only. :lol:

That is because the the 'repost' and the 'original thread' have been merged.

autoprime

12-17-2005, 09:56 AM

"technical difficulties... please try again later"

:(

RustyPHayes

12-18-2005, 12:17 PM

elyrly

12-18-2005, 01:55 PM

TIME
Smart Money
Reader's Digest

got 3

autoprime

12-18-2005, 02:40 PM

yay it finally worked! all day yesterday it was giving me an error.

i used one of the $10 prepaid cards amex gives out for surveys and it worked just fine. i'd love to see them bill that card after a year is up :) i think there's 23 cents left on it.

sorta_guy

12-19-2005, 08:35 AM

hokiehi

12-22-2005, 09:50 PM

Great Find OP! Thanks!

silver636

12-26-2005, 07:03 PM

hello :wave:,

Is this a legit number.??
Because, l never heard they had a "VIP HOTLINE"..?
I asked around with few other folks & they too don't have a clue about it.!!

So, does anyone know if this is legal stuff.? Just askin'...

Cheers :cheers:

Yeah, anyone actually ask AMEX about it? or did you all just call some random number you found on the internet and provided them with your CC numbers im assuming?

TraderX

12-26-2005, 07:53 PM

"American Express cardholders can get free subscriptions to three of the listed magazines by calling 1-800-399-5733. These are automatically renewing subscriptions, so you'll have to call them to cancel to avoid being charged after the 1-year free offer.

The New York Observer, TIME, PC World, Smart Money, Better Homes and Gardens, Essence, Parenting, Inc, Reader's Digest, Garden Design, Ebony, Cigar Aficionado, Jet, Budget Living, Popular Woodworking"

For anyone thinking this is a repost, i posted the first, just in the wrong place :(

Assuming you had posted this first, just in the wrong place, wouldn't it have been merged into this thread and then your post would be at the top, having been first via a date stamp listing? I guess you didn't post this first. Hell, it looks like you didn't even post it second, but rather third. Kinda funny how you are trying to claim credit for it however... :lol:

twskls

12-30-2005, 01:39 AM

TIME
Smart Money
Reader's Digest

got 3

ditto

bobmann

12-30-2005, 06:18 AM

I'm with some of you guys. I want to make sure this is legit before I punch my CC number into the phone...

violetb

12-30-2005, 06:48 AM

Used the AMEX $10 survey card and worked like a charm.....even expired.:lol: Thanks

vodreaux

01-10-2006, 08:55 PM

Anyone got their first magazines or extended subscription yet?

bolsumd24

01-10-2006, 10:07 PM

sad some of those listed are not available any longer like popular woodworking.

vega07

01-11-2006, 01:48 AM

the address part was really weird. is that just a confirmation of the address on the AMEX or are they really using that address to subscribe us. they didn't ask for us to spell out the city and state, so I'm worried that my order might not get through.

vega07

01-11-2006, 03:46 PM

any body have a clue how that process of recording your address works?

roselindo

01-12-2006, 09:34 AM

great, just got mine. Very weird that you have to give them your address.

Lyrik162

01-12-2006, 05:53 PM

Thanks OP! Used the $10 prepay they sent out recently!

Catalyst

01-13-2006, 12:03 AM

hopped on board...... thanks!

anangke

01-13-2006, 08:20 AM

did anyone get these from last time using a Amex GC?

Thanks,
Gabe

gleed

01-20-2006, 01:25 PM

hehehe, just used my $10 AMEX giftcard!! :lol:

vodreaux

02-06-2006, 08:05 PM

I just received the 3 magazine.

Extended my Time, Smart Money and PcWorld

wenlez

02-07-2006, 07:05 PM

great!

krankykat

02-08-2006, 01:01 PM

Thank you so much for posting OP - I rang the number detailed in the first post and this worked like a dream. Rep for you!

Some of the mags are different, these are the ones I noted down:

TIME
Redbook
National Geographic Adventure
Computer Shopper
Jet
Ebony
Wine Spectator
Budget Living
Seventeen
Parents
Cigar Aficionado
The New York Observer
Dog & Kennel
Arts & America
Black Enterprise

Definitely worth a call if you have a AMEX card - it's all automated, takes approx. 5 mins and all you do is punch in your AMEX card number to find out if you're eligible.

Thanks again OP!!!

boynextdr

02-10-2006, 04:11 PM

Just completed the process and they indicated that I would receive my mags in 4 to 6 weeks! The list was the same as krankykats post on 2/8

xtwister161

02-11-2006, 02:15 AM

when i called they didnt have PC Magazine Listed :mad:
But two thumbs up for the post.

vodreaux

02-28-2006, 09:26 PM

Here a tip to prevent automatically renewal of your 3 free 1 year subscription.

See the following thread!! Guide to Stop Automatic Renewal (http://forums.slickdeals.net/showthread.php?p=2327287#post2327287)

elyrly

03-01-2006, 12:52 AM

hey guys how would i know when to cancel?

thanks

vodreaux

03-01-2006, 07:26 AM

hey guys how would i know when to cancel?

thanks

See Other Thread!

Wait till you receive 1 or 2 magazines.

Lyrik162

03-01-2006, 07:37 AM

my renewal just showed up online for the 3 I chose! Thanks OP!

terceslil

03-01-2006, 07:41 AM

TIME
Redbook
National Geographic Adventure
Computer Shopper
Jet
Ebony
Wine Spectator
Budget Living - no longer available
Seventeen
Parents
Cigar Aficionado
The New York Observer
Dog & Kennel
Arts & America
Black Enterprise

GeminiiGirl

03-01-2006, 09:23 AM

I gave it a try.
Going for Seventeen, Redbook, and Time.

Thanks!

bobbyfk

03-13-2006, 07:40 PM

so what happenes after the free sub. is up if i am using one of those pre-paided AMEX cards???

mine expires on October 10,2006. meaning the card

thanks:)

mmilam

03-13-2006, 09:41 PM

~Kimber~

03-14-2006, 07:57 AM

Thanks, this is great!

boyobarrie

03-23-2006, 01:25 AM

yea that $10 amex card worked great...think i have like 3 cents on it or something...hehe

GeminiiGirl

03-28-2006, 06:37 PM

2 of the 3 magazine subscriptions went through.
Seventeen hasn't yet. Anyone else have Seventeen not go through yet?

topaz

03-29-2006, 05:15 PM

I LOVE magazines. Thanks so much, OP. Rep point for you. And I don't care if it is a repeat...I didn't see the first one.

As it is, when calling, be sure to wait and let them list all of the magazines for you. I jumped the gun and then they listed some others I would rather have. It is all automated so it isn't like you are delaying someone. Take your time and get the ones you want.

I got Time, National Georgraphic Adventurer and Horticulture. FABULOUS! although I would rather have had Sunset instead of Time, but there doesn't seem to be any way to go back once you have said the name of one of them.

PS...they wouldn't let me give you a rep point...said the post was too old.

desikid

04-25-2006, 06:16 PM

I just got :
TIME
READER'S DIGEST
NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC ADVENTURE

Thanks OP!

wenlez

04-27-2006, 01:34 PM

it's been two months, i haven't get any magazines yet?!

frugalapolis

05-02-2006, 10:05 AM

That was way too easy, used the $5 GC I got from some other freebie. Thanks OP

Parafly9

05-02-2006, 01:05 PM

Nice find! Picked,

Time
National Geographic Adventure
Fitness

Awesome! Thanks OP, Repped!

gleed

05-04-2006, 07:47 AM

I havn't gotten mine yet, either.

Those who recieved theirs; did you use a real AMEX card, or one of the GC's?

I used a GC, perhaps they are filtering those out... :(

gleed

05-04-2006, 08:02 AM

Oh, crud...

I just called the phone number from the "AMEX Cardholder Magazine Subscribers - Read Inside!" thread, and asked about the subscriptions that were on my GC.

The guy said that the showed up as canceled. When I asked why, he said something about it being because of an inactive card. When I pressed further, he saids thats all the information he had...

The one I tried it on has not yet expired, and has all its money on it.

So evidently, this offer wont work on the AMEX giftcard's :sadwalk:

daveddd

05-04-2006, 01:36 PM

I used my REAL AMEX and still haven't got anything

tekcor1

05-05-2006, 06:06 AM

I knew I had an AmEx card for a reason. Thanks for the post OP!

lolu13

05-27-2006, 05:02 PM

Thanks for this info. I called today and was given a MUCH shorter list than what you all listed in your posts. They only gave about 10 or so choices. I can't remember all of them, but I will try...
Time
Readers Dig
Computer Shopper
PC World
Weekend
Interview
Sunset
Woman's World
Natl Geo Adventure
Cigar Aficionado

I also appreciate the info on how to cancel the auto renewal. Reps to both OP's.

SoonerLater

06-03-2006, 09:22 AM

Here's the list of available magazines as of today:

Time
Reader's Digest
Woman's Day
National Geographic Adventure
Maxim
Weekend
Horticulture
Computer Shopper
Seventeen
PC World
Sunset
Cigar Aficionado
Interview
Baseball Digest
Popular Woodworking

maluskeeter

06-03-2006, 01:55 PM

how can i make sure my account gets cancelled after the 1 year??

SoonerLater

06-03-2006, 04:59 PM

how can i make sure my account gets cancelled after the 1 year??

See this topic:

http://forums.slickdeals.net/showthread.php?sduid=64050&t=206759&highlight=amex

coolcucumber

06-06-2006, 03:34 PM

I called today but wasnt happy with the choices. I think I will wait and call back in a week or so to see if the choices are better.

f900

06-07-2006, 04:55 PM

I used my REAL AMEX and still haven't got anything

Me either.... not got a single mag from the selection.. and its been nearly 2months...

jeffshih

06-07-2006, 05:01 PM

How long have you been waiting for? I saw this promo in my last AMEX bill and signed up last weekend. Hopefully they'll pull through on this deal.

dinmilo

06-08-2006, 11:21 AM

I placed the order on the first week of May. I received my TIME and Reader's Digest magazine during the last week of May. I'm still waiting on my National Geographic Adventure magazine. When I looked up on NG's website, it showed that I'll start receiving the magazine starting in June.

Oh..Yeah! Thanks for the advice on cancelling the auto-renewal..I did that and double checked at the magazines' subscribers services too about not having the auto-renewal..

SlickDeals.net rocks!!!

Ivanist

06-08-2006, 04:15 PM

It's been more than 2 months for me and I am still waiting! I used one of those $10 prepaid Amex they sent out...

kvilledrummer

06-08-2006, 09:25 PM

gleed

06-09-2006, 02:40 AM

It's been more than 2 months for me and I am still waiting! I used one of those $10 prepaid Amex they sent out...

Sorry, but you're going to be waiting for a while... See below...

Oh, crud...

I just called the phone number from the "AMEX Cardholder Magazine Subscribers - Read Inside!" thread, and asked about the subscriptions that were on my GC.

The guy said that the showed up as canceled. When I asked why, he said something about it being because of an inactive card. When I pressed further, he saids thats all the information he had...

The one I tried it on has not yet expired, and has all its money on it.

So evidently, this offer wont work on the AMEX giftcard's :sadwalk:

topaz

08-24-2006, 01:07 PM

I just did this and got:

Readers Digest
Horticulture
National Geograhic Adventure.

I don't worry about those that will charge my card anyway. Normally, I call as soon as I get the card they always send out, but recently I forgot one and when it appeared on my credit card, I called the automated line and they credited my account with the full amount.

freeroar

09-07-2006, 11:53 AM

Mags are still the same choices from 6/8. Also, you can get 3 months free of Newsweek and Sports Illustrated with this deal. 2 mags for 3 months and 3 mags for one year all for FREE! I had to leave my addy on the messaging service. Sweet deal, OP!:nod:

nshahflorida

09-19-2006, 11:57 AM

They cancelled all mine. I dont know why?

smeyer

09-20-2006, 12:40 PM

Current List of Magazines
Time
Reader's Digest
Women's Day
National Geographic Adventure
Maxim
Weekend
Horticulture
Computer Shopper
Seventeen
PC World
Vibe
Cigar Afficianado
Interview
Baseball Digest
Popular Woodworking

garz

09-22-2006, 05:18 AM

My Time came in yesterday, now just waiting for reader's digest and women's day so I can cancel the auto renew :)

sunson23

09-22-2006, 09:28 AM

I used an expired prepaid card and it went through fine.

queenshawtii

09-23-2006, 03:01 AM

thanks OP! I wish they still had Ebony and Essence there are only 2 out of 3 mags i want on the new list.. i guess i can wait and see if they put anything on there that i would like better.

irgins

09-24-2006, 08:45 PM

I used an expired prepaid card and it went through fine.

do'h i wish I still had mine... i'm going to ask my mom :D

mello_yello_jen

09-26-2006, 01:05 AM

thank you! i just ordered my three magazines.

repp'd!

gleed

09-27-2006, 01:23 AM

It will 'go through' with a prepaid card, but you wont actually recieve any magazines

blondimom

09-27-2006, 07:39 AM

I have two cards-so six free for me!!!:wave:

combust17

09-27-2006, 12:49 PM

Just ordered Time, Maxim, and Nation Geographic. Thanks OP! Repped!

xmlguy

10-01-2006, 11:20 AM

Just ordered Nation Geographic adventurer, popular wood working, womens day . they also mentioned two toher for a 3 month rial period

family circle and
national geographic travellers
- difference is they end the free period in 3 months.
Thanks OP! Repped! :shake:

ininfinitum

10-02-2006, 07:02 PM

Picked up Time, Maxim, and National Geographic Adventurer. Thanks! :)

longview

10-04-2006, 09:24 PM

Nice just ordered 3 mags. Time, Readers Digest, National Geog. Thanks! Repped

ziggie216

10-06-2006, 06:48 PM

after a year, does the subscription end byitself or do I need to call in to cancel?

garz

10-09-2006, 05:58 AM

after a year, does the subscription end byitself or do I need to call in to cancel?
This post explains how to turn off auto-renew so you won't be charged for another year.

http://forums.slickdeals.net/showthread.php?p=2327287#post2327287

blackbrutha

10-22-2006, 04:47 AM

Thanks a bunch. Been looking for Jet, Ebony and Essence for about a year.

ziggie216

10-23-2006, 07:30 PM

can I tell them not to renew my subscription right when I subscribe?

JmakVR6

10-23-2006, 07:36 PM

From what I understood they will send you a letter when its alomst up to ask you whether you want to renew or not so it should be impossible to get charged for auto renewal.

ziggie216

10-24-2006, 11:06 AM

damn I thought I could get it over with right at the beginning.. just incase I do forget about it later on

iconian

10-24-2006, 11:21 AM

readers digest already sent me a letter to renew. i still got til next july

sigh

beachgal

10-31-2006, 08:34 PM

still works...just confirmed my order. I ordered with them last year(received similar offer directly from Amex) and received all my mags timely. At the end of the term, they sent me renewal notices rather than an auto-renewal.

abeagler

01-04-2007, 01:12 PM

This deal is still alive as of 1/4/07. here's the current list (alas, no more PC World, which is what I'd wanted):

Newsweek
Reader's Digest
National Geographic Adventure
Maxim
Traditional Homes
Organic Gardening
Kiplingers
Car and Driver
Diabetes forecast
Seventeen
country Home
Spa finder (?)
Premiere
Midwest Living
Red Herring

kiddk1

01-04-2007, 07:51 PM

thanks op

cherryblossom

04-04-2007, 05:10 PM

uCallmeBobby

04-05-2007, 11:06 AM

This post explains how to turn off auto-renew so you won't be charged for another year.

http://forums.slickdeals.net/showthread.php?p=2327287#post2327287

Good post. WIll do that in a month or so.

larito

04-08-2007, 06:32 AM

Good post. WIll do that in a month or so.I was charged for each magazine and never recieved an issue.I had to call AMEX to get them to take the charges off my account.What a hassle.:mad:

desikid

04-20-2007, 11:26 AM

lifeisgood26

04-26-2007, 06:02 PM

What number you need to call to cancel it? My subscription is about to reach 1 Yr. and I have not received any notice yet...

Just call (877) 543-7564 and use the automated system to cancel. They give you the option to send any issues left on your current subscription and then cancel any upcoming charges. That's what I did :cool:

htowninsomniac

07-01-2007, 12:47 PM

Just call (877) 543-7564 and use the automated system to cancel. They give you the option to send any issues left on your current subscription and then cancel any upcoming charges. That's what I did :cool:

That's what I just did too. Let's hope it works. Otherwise they would probably bill my Amex card, right?

DealsR4Me

07-05-2007, 02:09 PM

Love that you bumped this thread instead of starting a whole new one. ( EVEN THOUGH it was MORE than 6 mos old) Thanks for setting a good example! :hug:

This deal is still alive as of 1/4/07. here's the current list (alas, no more PC World, which is what I'd wanted):

Newsweek
Reader's Digest
National Geographic Adventure
Maxim
Traditional Homes
Organic Gardening
Kiplingers
Car and Driver
Diabetes forecast
Seventeen
country Home
Spa finder (?)
Premiere
Midwest Living
Red Herring

More4Les

07-22-2007, 09:40 PM

Thanks and repped!

Different list: I took Kiplinger's Personal Finance, Newsweek & Reader's Digest.

BTW: Are you sure this is Really AMEX because they ask for your credit card number and your address. I hope it is not an ID-theft scam.

bigrhino

07-23-2007, 10:39 PM

Also they offer bussiness week and espn once you choose ur mags, but i think it said those were for only 3 months cant remember

v12

07-24-2007, 01:49 PM

Thanks OP.

As of today I was unable to find anything I want:

Newsweek
Reader's Digest
National Geographic Adventure
Maxim
Traditional home
Organic Gardening
Kiplinger's Personal Finance Magazine
Car and Driver
Diabetes Forecast
17
Country Home
Spafinder
Premiere
Midwest Living
Red Herring

GeminiiGirl

07-24-2007, 02:22 PM

badazcj1

07-24-2007, 07:47 PM

Awesome, thanks!

tantrix

07-30-2007, 12:02 AM

What if I cancel the credit card or just get the number changed (say that I lost my card).. they can never charge me then.. right?

ranch123

08-02-2007, 06:34 PM

thanks

vodreaux

08-04-2007, 08:37 AM

Too Bank, AMEX does not have virtual card!

mommyforella

08-12-2007, 09:04 AM

Free is good :) Thanks!

burningrave101

08-12-2007, 03:38 PM

Thanks. Ordered Organic Gardening, Country Home, and Midwest Living for my mom.

rachael_9667

08-15-2007, 08:52 PM

As of 8/15/07
Offered 1 yr. of 3 mags of the following mags:

Newsweek
Reader's Digest
National Geographic Adventure
Maxim
Traditional Homes
Organic Gardening
Kiplingers
Car and Driver
Diabetes Forecast
Seventeen
Country Home
Spa Finder
Premiere
Midwest Living
Red Herring

Also offered 3 months free of:
Family Circle
Business Week

All with "Automatic Renewal Benefits". What a "benefit". LOL.

Thanks OP.

Whoever you are.

mattyG

08-16-2007, 04:42 PM

My 2 bonus mags were Stuff and ESPN the Magazine

nstarz

08-19-2007, 01:52 PM

My 2 bonus mags were Stuff and ESPN the Magazine

Same here. I chose

Newsweek
Maxim
Kiplingers

alkirobgyn

09-13-2007, 09:20 AM

still working

thanks

sarendipity

10-08-2007, 03:12 PM

I've done this for three years and never had any problem with not getting the cards to cancel in time...has worked great for me. :heart:

I got different magazine choices than those listed, but I can't begin to type them all...I've got "medicine head" from a cold. I picked Harper's Bizarre, Southern Living and Reader's Digest.

indranilday

10-18-2007, 02:52 PM

Nice find..!! Got Reader Digest.. thanks and repped..

Durmat

10-19-2007, 08:17 AM

Current choices (as of 10/19/07)- hope others find this helpful:

Oprah
Jet
Car and Driver
Cosmo Girl
Sound and Vision
Travel & Leisure Golf
Health
Maxim
Sports Illustrated Kids
Road and Track
Metropolitan Home
Southern Living
Readers Digest Selectiones (Spanish)
This Old House
Kiplingers Personal Finance
Readers Digest
Fast Company
Antiques
Sports Illustrated
Redbook
Money
National Geographic Traveller
Travel and Leisure
Nursing
National Geographic Adventure
Seventeen
Harpers Bazaar
Grand Magazine

I like the automated system's enthusiasm... "ennnnnntire year!"

tankersmom

10-19-2007, 12:18 PM

Current choices (as of 10/19/07)- hope others find this helpful:...........

THANKS Durmat, for the updated list.

Monkfish

10-19-2007, 12:31 PM

Good find guys. It worked for my Corp. card. Thanks.

sfbandit

10-19-2007, 01:46 PM

thanks ordered 3 mags

KingJames

11-12-2007, 08:09 AM

awesome! i got Sports Illustrated, Car and Driver, and Money. very good find.

camilasis

11-12-2007, 08:28 AM

thanks, o.p., for the heads-up, and durmat, for the updated list.

ebony magazine is also on the list, btw.

sard

11-15-2007, 10:41 AM

This might seem like an obvious question...
So you guys are just doing this promotion every year? and it works?

I did it the first time this was posted, but have not tried it since.

Thanks

sham01ski

11-18-2007, 02:58 PM

thanks just got 3 good mags...

BSmoronDetector

11-18-2007, 11:41 PM

Does this work with AMEX prepaid gift cards?

I wouldn't be able to gift a subscription to someone else b/c they could automatically renew & it would get charged to my card, right?

ultrasoul

11-21-2007, 12:09 PM

Instead of calling that automated system, you can call AMEX's VIP Magazine service @ 18007747746 and get any 6 magazines (not limited to some lousy pre-selection) for a year free.

Thanks OP

ronk

11-25-2007, 10:32 AM

does this offer only work for certain card members? i tried this back in august/september..idnt quite remember. and have not received anything.

88rover

11-25-2007, 01:03 PM

I just tried with my gift card and it worked! I ordered Car and Driver, Money and Maxim

ALEXBELLA

11-25-2007, 02:39 PM

Instead of calling that automated system, you can call AMEX's VIP Magazine service @ 18007747746 and get any 6 magazines (not limited to some lousy pre-selection) for a year free.

Thanks OP

Thanks for the number! I just called and she asked about a code. Did you get one? We really did just renew our Amex cards this month!

fame123

11-25-2007, 04:02 PM

Thanks for sharing, it is very useful.

imapixie

12-05-2007, 10:15 AM

Yay! thanks!

TravisMT81

12-12-2007, 12:24 PM

Ur repost link points to this thread only. :lol:
thanks, I got my magazines!

Morad

12-15-2007, 07:24 PM

Oh, crud...

So evidently, this offer wont work on the AMEX giftcard's :sadwalk:

Has anyone using a giftcard actually received any magazines?

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runagun

12-16-2007, 10:18 PM

hope I dont forgot to cancel it when it comes up for renewel.

lifeatragedy

12-16-2007, 10:53 PM

Free 1 yr - Health Magazine
Free 1 yr - Maxim
Free 1 yr - National Geographic Traveler
Free 3 month - National Geographic Adventure
Free 3 month - Time

NICE

ronk

12-17-2007, 10:47 AM

is there a way we can check if the mags we received from are actually from this offer? not form other offers that we had submitted..

DealAddict

12-24-2007, 07:17 PM

Instead of calling that automated system, you can call AMEX's VIP Magazine service @ 18007747746 and get any 6 magazines (not limited to some lousy pre-selection) for a year free.

Thanks OP

No to TC but here is the link I found when I searched for the above number in google. Just beware, of what issues might occur.

http://www.ripoffreport.com/reports/0/062/RipOff0062704.htm

mominnc

12-28-2007, 06:10 AM

Wonderful!

apaloniogarcia

03-03-2008, 02:31 PM

Time and PC World weren't on the list when I called in on 3/3/08.

desimama

03-03-2008, 04:39 PM

I did this last year with no probs. I think you can put a stop to automatic renewal right after you order. Anyone out there have the number?

Gerry

03-06-2008, 11:14 AM

Great deal, to bad I dont have an american expres cc.

Has anyone tried this with another cc?

aradia

03-06-2008, 04:14 PM

Great deal, to bad I dont have an american expres cc.

Has anyone tried this with another cc?

current promotion is 3 magazines 6 mos risk free then will be charged full price afterwards based on number it directed me to call at 800-586-2198

aradia

Mogwee

03-27-2008, 12:24 PM

Repped! Thank you!!!!

rothnic

03-29-2008, 02:12 PM

Thanks!

broncoholic

04-10-2008, 02:45 PM

I got my magazines. National Geographic Traveler is a very good magazine.

Tyffni

06-14-2008, 05:39 PM

Does anyone know if they still do this?

exclusiveguy

06-14-2008, 07:53 PM

National Geographic magazines are really awesome

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zach5

06-15-2008, 02:30 PM

Hey, they put my name to collections after using a prepaid card and not canceling. Anyone have a similar experience?

LuvFreebies

06-16-2008, 08:58 AM

Hi..

I just ordered:

National Geographic Traveler

"O' Oprah Magazine

Readers Digest

Shame National Geographic was not available as of 6/15/08

LuvFreebies

06-16-2008, 09:19 AM

BTW..can someone tell me how the 'rep' thing works..mine has been on 10 forever!!

chexmix

06-16-2008, 11:57 AM

BTW..can someone tell me how the 'rep' thing works..mine has been on 10 forever!!

I gave you a rep to welcome you to the world of SD but you earn them by posting useful information to the boards. Also make sure you rep others that you have taken advanage of thier post. You used the information in this post to get a great deal so go back to the post and rep that person by clicking on the reputation count. Make sure you leave a comment. Those you rep can read it.

g3tz2thapap3r

07-07-2008, 12:20 PM

why would u bump this old thread? --> on page 10 some 1 said its only a 6 MONTH TRAIL & if u forget to cancel (which you prob will) YOU WILL BE CHARGED FULL PRICE!

mahgobbi

07-07-2008, 01:25 PM

why would u bump this old thread? --> on page 10 some 1 said its only a 6 MONTH TRAIL & if u forget to cancel (which you prob will) YOU WILL BE CHARGED FULL PRICE!

It's a year, not 6 months, and Amex sends you a postcard via snail mail reminding you that it will auto-renew if you don't cancel. I've done this several times and it's a great way to get subscriptions to magazines which you don't always find free subs for.

mmmheymmm

07-07-2008, 10:33 PM

how long is the free subscription?

bulletproofx

07-07-2008, 11:39 PM

how long is the free subscription?

Something tells me you didn't read the thread title.

blue9yun

07-15-2008, 12:59 PM

I just went past the 1 year subscription but never received a mail with information on how to cancel, and I was charged 20+ dollars for each sub.

There is a number on my AMEX statement that I used to call and cancel: 1-800-321-6247 and I called and it appears I will get the prorated refund.

I'll put this in the WIKI, those who just signed up can try that number to cancel, I believe you can get it to work and it will still deliver the current sub and not renew it.

topaz

07-16-2008, 09:06 AM

Just did this yesterday for the umpteenth time. I have never had a problem cancelling these so take advantage of it if you have a card. Might as well get all the bennies we can from that plastic.

bfurbush

11-17-2008, 04:13 PM

Magazines now include the following:

Fast Company
Ebony
O
Redboook
Harper's Bazaar
Kiplinger's Personal Finance
Inc
National Geographic Adventure
National Geographic Traveler
Reader's Digest
This Old House
Better Homes and Gardens

Ugly selection - was hoping for Cigar Afficionado!

saad1

11-17-2008, 11:23 PM

I did this and never got my mags. I guess I did it wrong? :lol:

superstar

01-22-2009, 11:30 AM

Is there a number to call if you haven't received the magazines? Someone that can verify that you did it properly?

seanteach

01-24-2009, 02:23 PM

I'm in. thanks. !

sderpa168

01-28-2009, 04:54 PM

Is this offer still valid?

LuvFreebies

01-29-2009, 08:01 AM

I love this particular offer, and have never had a problem ... yet..

I used the phone number at the beginning of the post..

cashuin

02-08-2009, 11:47 PM

Valid and good as 2/8/2009. Thanks! O, Harper's Bazaar, This Old House

*** EDIT: I used the link that the poster suggested in another post and it shows Harper's and This Old House but no O mag? What do I do??? Still only showing the 2 mags. Est. delivery is 4/27/2009.

BigFatCat

02-09-2009, 07:45 AM

Anybody ever try this with multiple cards? Between my business and personal accounts, I have 5 Amex cards and was thinking of doing it with all 5 (for the same mags) and then combining the subs.

LuvFreebies

02-09-2009, 12:54 PM

Anybody ever try this with multiple cards? Between my business and personal accounts, I have 5 Amex cards and was thinking of doing it with all 5 (for the same mags) and then combining the subs.

I have 2 different Amex accounts, and it worked fine for me..
The prompts etc are easy to follow, and never had a problem so far... Well, one issue did not arrive, spoke with a live person, and they immediately solved the problem.. Otherwise I am very satisfied,and plan on keeping my Amex accounts!!

SlickDog

02-13-2009, 06:49 AM

Thanks OP! I hope these come. If so, I'll sign up for 3 more on my other AmEx card :-)

superstar

02-13-2009, 01:49 PM

I love this particular offer, and have never had a problem ... yet..

I used the phone number at the beginning of the post..

The phone number at the beginning is where you can order the magazines but there is no where to see if you've done it properly or to see the status of the magazines. It has been months and I still haven't received a copy of the magazines that I ordered.

SlickDog

02-13-2009, 02:42 PM

The phone number at the beginning is where you can order the magazines but there is no where to see if you've done it properly or to see the status of the magazines. It has been months and I still haven't received a copy of the magazines that I ordered.

I'm not sure if they were referring to the Bank of America offer of the AmEx offer but on FWsite there was this post #2 in this thread from 2005:
http://www.fatwallet.com/forums/hot-deals/557495/?start=0

"I finally get a number to reach a live person directly 1-888-321-6247, press 0 a few times should work. The company responsible for this service is http://www.magazineoutlet.com/
Hope this is helpful."

Also near the bottom of page 8 of that thread:
"I just called 1-888-321-6247 and spoke to a living human.You have to hit 0 a few times.He let me have 4 magazines on my AMEX card with the same deal.He said that a postcard would be sent at the end of the subscription time but I'll mark it on my calender just to be sure."

I haven't tried it myself yet since it's only been 3 weeks' waiting for me so far.

friday2

02-22-2009, 06:38 PM

For what it's worth, I called Amex Customer Service, and they told me they hve discontinued this service because they were having so many probems (customers were not receiving the magazines, were being billed, etc). Calling the automated magazine number (which is a magazine company number) still works, and immedately prompts you for your credit card info. I'd be cautious.