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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 Applause.
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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 "

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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."
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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
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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.
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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. Peace

MrMasterQ
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kevinca
11-07-2019 at 01:07 PM.
11-07-2019 at 01:07 PM.
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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11-07-2019 at 01:54 PM.
11-07-2019 at 01:54 PM.
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.

I completely agree but there's a limit that should not be abused. It's like charity; they won't turn anyone away but it doesn't mean the entire English-speaking community should just dive in. I doubt anyone on this forum lives more than a few hours from a library where they can get a library card # and access. Like another poster above observed, our use might impact a local patron due to user limits. There is zero chance that these research databases would maintain these licenses with a little town library as is if everyone from Dawson down to Key West was logging in for free.

OP even observed that SDers may have hugged one of the logins to death already.
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11-07-2019 at 01:55 PM.
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What is this ?
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01-16-2020 at 12:24 PM.
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Thanks!!!! Does anyone know if something like this is available for consumerlabs.com?
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01-16-2020 at 12:40 PM.
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Thanks!
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slicknod
01-26-2020 at 09:45 AM.
01-26-2020 at 09:45 AM.
Hey OP.

Great find - however, none of the links are working. Any updates?


UPDATE: Found new link for those wondering the same:

https://slickdeals.net/f/13800707-free-access-to-consumer-reports-online-via-schoolcraftlibrary-org?src=SiteSearchV2_SearchBarV2Algo1
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mrSparky
11-01-2021 at 05:44 PM.
11-01-2021 at 05:44 PM.
I tried all the links here and none work. I'm hoping to get new posts that work or save someone the trouble of trying these links, usernames, passwords etc.
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06-10-2022 at 09:15 PM.
06-10-2022 at 09:15 PM.
It has been updated.
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