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forum thread Posted by MrMasterQ • Nov 7, 2019

Consumer Reports Free Online Access Via Online Library YMMV

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Refer to my old thread that someone response said the info is no longer good. It has been over 2 plus years.

Refer: https://slickdeals.net/e/7982999-access-consumer-reports-free-online-via-local-county-library?v=1

One that still works for folks who don't have a local library that are well funded or a workplace that has free access to the consumer reports online site. I am a CR magazine subscriber for over 30 plus years. Please support them by subscribe to their Consumer Reports magazine or online subscription if you can afford it. Thanks.

This will come very handy for folks getting into their Christmas shopping early .
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URL Source: https://www.chelibrary.org/resear...eports.php
NOTE: Test working still on June 10, 2022

"Click here for free access Consumer Reports product research, reviews and information.

**(If you are accessing the full site outside of the library, please use the following user name and case sensitive password to log in. username: chesterfield1 / password: t@C7PG22)

Username: chesterfield1
Password: t@C7PG22 "

==========================================================
Still active as of June 10, 2022:
https://www.daileymemoriallibrary.org/databases
"Click on the logo to get to the Consumer Reports website, then enter our library User Name and Password.

Username: [email protected]
Password: derbyvt1 "

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Does not work anymore below.
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NOTE This one takes a few clicks but too confirm it works. Test as Nov 6, 2019 @ 10:53PM PST.
https://placitaslibrary.com/online-resources/

1) Search for "Consumer Reports" and click the one with the >.
2) It will take you to their FAUQUIER COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY with a link to CR online website that has all the sign in info embedded. Just click the link
"Click here to go to Consumer Reports Online" and it should take you to CR.


Enjoy!

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https://www.charlevoixlibrary.org...databases/

Provides reviews for consumer products based on product testing and consumer-oriented research.

Link: https://www.consumerreports.org/cro/index.htm
Login: [email protected]

Password: ChxCity1
NOTE: Updated as April 26, 2020. Tested it today and it works.
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https://fauquierlibrary.org/consu...liability/

Use link in website for "Consumer Reports Online" as this has the info to sign in.

The short-cut links is too long. Just search for the link. This one I just test and it works as Nov 6, 2019 10:19 PM PST.


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Still Active Last Checked on Jan 10, 2021: Dead
NOTE: Please don't abuse this account and remember to logoff or sign out and don't change the PW.

https://www.schoolcraftlibrary.or...ts-online/

"How to Access Consumer Reports Online

Visit the EBSCO website.
Login with the User ID of wlcmichigan and the password of read@2020

Once logged in, the website will redirect you to the Consumer Reports website."
==========================================================
Still active as of Jan 10, 2021 - Dead:
https://www.cookmemoriallibrary.o...er-reports

"To access Consumer Reports, visit www.consumerreports.org or click the CR icon below and use our login credentials.

Login: [email protected]

Password: consumerreports1"
Status: Disabled.
https://www.wcpl.net/research/databases/

"ConsumerReports.org

Consumer Reports enables consumers to make better purchasing decisions. Whether a user is looking to find the best deal on an LCD TV or researching the top-recommended used vehicles, Consumer Reports provides ratings and reviews, recommendations and buying advice for thousands of products and services.

Login: [email protected]
Password: 123fallbooks
"
NOTE: Confirmed the username and account works as Nov 6, 2019 1640 PST.
Update: Seem to be disabled now? Due to too many logon? Not sure.
=============================================
This one is for members in the arm force, DoD civilian, and family members but must register for an account.

https://www.militaryonesourceconn...ntId=27777

If you knew of other online library that works please share them or let me know if any that is not working, thank you.

Okay I spend tons of hours surfing the web to find the info. I think for now it is good enough.

MrMasterQ
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Refer to my old thread that someone response said the info is no longer good. It has been over 2 plus years.

Refer: https://slickdeals.net/e/7982999-access-consumer-reports-free-online-via-local-county-library?v=1

One that still works for folks who don't have a local library that are well funded or a workplace that has free access to the consumer reports online site. I am a CR magazine subscriber for over 30 plus years. Please support them by subscribe to their Consumer Reports magazine or online subscription if you can afford it. Thanks.

This will come very handy for folks getting into their Christmas shopping early .
==========================================================
URL Source: https://www.chelibrary.org/resear...eports.php
NOTE: Test working still on June 10, 2022

"Click here for free access Consumer Reports product research, reviews and information.

**(If you are accessing the full site outside of the library, please use the following user name and case sensitive password to log in. username: chesterfield1 / password: t@C7PG22)

Username: chesterfield1
Password: t@C7PG22 "

==========================================================
Still active as of June 10, 2022:
https://www.daileymemoriallibrary.org/databases
"Click on the logo to get to the Consumer Reports website, then enter our library User Name and Password.

Username: [email protected]
Password: derbyvt1 "

==========================================================


Does not work anymore below.
==========================================================
NOTE This one takes a few clicks but too confirm it works. Test as Nov 6, 2019 @ 10:53PM PST.
https://placitaslibrary.com/online-resources/

1) Search for "Consumer Reports" and click the one with the >.
2) It will take you to their FAUQUIER COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY with a link to CR online website that has all the sign in info embedded. Just click the link
"Click here to go to Consumer Reports Online" and it should take you to CR.


Enjoy!

==========================================================
https://www.charlevoixlibrary.org...databases/

Provides reviews for consumer products based on product testing and consumer-oriented research.

Link: https://www.consumerreports.org/cro/index.htm
Login: [email protected]

Password: ChxCity1
NOTE: Updated as April 26, 2020. Tested it today and it works.
==========================================================
https://fauquierlibrary.org/consu...liability/

Use link in website for "Consumer Reports Online" as this has the info to sign in.

The short-cut links is too long. Just search for the link. This one I just test and it works as Nov 6, 2019 10:19 PM PST.


==========================================================

Still Active Last Checked on Jan 10, 2021: Dead
NOTE: Please don't abuse this account and remember to logoff or sign out and don't change the PW.

https://www.schoolcraftlibrary.or...ts-online/

"How to Access Consumer Reports Online

Visit the EBSCO website.
Login with the User ID of wlcmichigan and the password of read@2020

Once logged in, the website will redirect you to the Consumer Reports website."
==========================================================
Still active as of Jan 10, 2021 - Dead:
https://www.cookmemoriallibrary.o...er-reports

"To access Consumer Reports, visit www.consumerreports.org or click the CR icon below and use our login credentials.

Login: [email protected]

Password: consumerreports1"
Status: Disabled.
https://www.wcpl.net/research/databases/

"ConsumerReports.org

Consumer Reports enables consumers to make better purchasing decisions. Whether a user is looking to find the best deal on an LCD TV or researching the top-recommended used vehicles, Consumer Reports provides ratings and reviews, recommendations and buying advice for thousands of products and services.

Login: [email protected]
Password: 123fallbooks
"
NOTE: Confirmed the username and account works as Nov 6, 2019 1640 PST.
Update: Seem to be disabled now? Due to too many logon? Not sure.
=============================================
This one is for members in the arm force, DoD civilian, and family members but must register for an account.

https://www.militaryonesourceconn...ntId=27777

If you knew of other online library that works please share them or let me know if any that is not working, thank you.

Okay I spend tons of hours surfing the web to find the info. I think for now it is good enough.

MrMasterQ

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Nov 7, 2019
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SeventiesVet
Nov 7, 2019
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My local library allows me online access to the CR database to search reviews of products. But not the magazine itself. Does this thread address magazine access? It was not really clear what the thread is saying you can access from CR.
Nov 7, 2019
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Nov 7, 2019
namlook
Nov 7, 2019
26,140 Posts
The first one no longer works. The second one does.
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Nov 7, 2019
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MrMasterQ
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Nov 7, 2019
2,470 Posts
Quote from namlook :
The first one no longer works. The second one does.
It could be user access limited... maybe say in example under 40 users allow at each time. Anything over would temporary disable the account?
Nov 7, 2019
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MadPup
Nov 7, 2019
12,320 Posts
Essentially immoral.

Fancy posting your Amazon login so I can buy stuff on your cc and deliver to my addy? I'm guessing you wouldn't be up for that... huh?
Nov 7, 2019
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Smoke1234
Nov 7, 2019
1,515 Posts
Quote from MadPup :
Essentially immoral.

Fancy posting your Amazon login so I can buy stuff on your cc and deliver to my addy? I'm guessing you wouldn't be up for that... huh?
Dummy! That's the login for their entire library..... anyone can use it.
Nov 7, 2019
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Nov 7, 2019
Ice9
Nov 7, 2019
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Thanks for the idea
Nov 7, 2019
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Nov 7, 2019
garycoleman
Nov 7, 2019
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Time to freeload until it gets disabled

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Nov 7, 2019
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jankyhanky
Nov 7, 2019
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Quote from Smoke1234 :
Dummy! That's the login for their entire library..... anyone can use it.
It's for people in the library's community. Chances are they pay for the access in some way. There's no way the terms and conditions allow for the whole world to log in.
Nov 7, 2019
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Nov 7, 2019
Smoke1234
Nov 7, 2019
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Quote from jankyhanky :
It's for people in the library's community. Chances are they pay for the access in some way. There's no way the terms and conditions allow for the whole world to log in.
Someone hurry!....Please call the morale police...run!..... for your lives!!!!
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jankyhanky
Nov 7, 2019
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Quote from Smoke1234 :
Someone hurry!....Please call the morale police...run!..... for your lives!!!!
Is this SlickDEALS or is this SlickGRIFT? I can post some guides on how to skim from your employer's cash register, trick parking meters, and hide your income on your taxes too. And also how to make your own handicap placards and service animal vests.
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jankyhanky
Nov 7, 2019
605 Posts
Quote from MadPup :
Essentially immoral.

Fancy posting your Amazon login so I can buy stuff on your cc and deliver to my addy? I'm guessing you wouldn't be up for that... huh?
These people think that it's okay to take advantage of impersonal entities. It's a shame that these libraries tried to make access easier for their communities, and then we just pillage and plunder like it's a National Park during a government shutdown. Payback to big evil corporations is one thing, but these are public libraries. I don't know what deals they have worked out with the publisher, but likely their costs will go up and they'll have to lock up their resources behind a wall.
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Smoke1234
Nov 7, 2019
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Quote from jankyhanky :
Is this SlickDEALS or is this SlickGRIFT? I can post some guides on how to skim from your employer's cash register, trick parking meters, and hide your income on your taxes too. And also how to make your own handicap placards and service animal vests.
Quote from jankyhanky :
These people think that it's okay to take advantage of impersonal entities. It's a shame that these libraries tried to make access easier for their communities, and then we just pillage and plunder like it's a National Park during a government shutdown. Payback to big evil corporations is one thing, but these are public libraries. I don't know what deals they have worked out with the publisher, but likely their costs will go up and they'll have to lock up their resources behind a wall.
https://youtu.be/H5XTXoutdSE?t=102
Nov 7, 2019
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namlook
Nov 7, 2019
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Quote from jankyhanky :
It's for people in the library's community. Chances are they pay for the access in some way. There's no way the terms and conditions allow for the whole world to log in.
Community residency is not required to access resources at any of the 30+ public libraries here. My library's resources are available to anyone that goes to the website. Anyone that visits my local library can also walk in and use any of the resources no matter where their permanent residence is. Anyone can use the computers and read any of the magazines and books. I used to work at the library and we even issued library cards to non-residents. If they wanted to limit access to people in the community they could do so but they don't. The general philosophy of public libraries is to not limit access to information.
Last edited by namlook November 7, 2019 at 12:50 PM.
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MrMasterQ
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Quote from namlook :
Community residency is not required to access resources at any of the 30+ public libraries here. My library's resources are available to anyone that goes to the website. Anyone that visits my local library can also walk in and use any of the resources no matter where their permanent residence is. Anyone can use the computers and read any of the magazines and books. I used to work at the library and we even issued library cards to non-residents. If they wanted to limit access to people in the community they could do so but they don't. The general philosophy of public libraries is to not limit access to information.
Thanks for explaining it. As you said it. My thinking is if they really wanted to lock it up they just have to change the sign in to CR with their library card ID.

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kevinca
Nov 7, 2019
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Thanks so much for the information. I located the free resource page for my library and it also comes with the new york times!

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