Trains

TRAINS, the monthly magazine from Kalmbach Publishing in Waukesha (suburban Milwaukee), Wisconsin, is the pre-eminent periodical aimed at "railfans" in general.

People who read TRAINS are as varied as regular commuter-train and light-rail system riders, current and former railroad employees, people interested in the latest high-tech components of railroading (Intermodal, for example), and people interested in North American railroading as a business.

A typical issue might have an in-depth cover article about an individual railroad company or a history of rail transportation in a particular town or city; a column called "City Rail" about commuter and light-rail transit; an editorial; several shorter features; a "Map of the Month" comparing, say, railroad freight shipments through Kansas City in 1945 versus 2005; a book review; and a stunning end gallery of photographs, most of them submitted by amateurs. The periodical also maintains a very active web site.

TRAINS is probably number two in circulation among the periodicals Kalmbach edits, the clear number one being MODEL RAILROADER, whose name describes its reach. So that not too much time in TRAINS is taken up by nostalgia or passenger trains pre-Amtrak (1971), several years ago the company spawned a new quarterly, CLASSIC TRAINS.

But TRAINS itself remains the go-to place for information about pretty much all kinds of North American railroading. The only critique I have to offer is that the magazine is not committed in any particular way to railroading in other parts of the world, such as India or Western Europe. Still, TRAINS is a wonderful, multi-faceted read and I always enjoy getting my copy in the mail.

I'm not saying there are not better magazines for specialized railroading interests, but if you are looking for the "New York Times" of North American railroad magazines, "Trains" is probably your best choice. It features the top relative news stories that are easy for most casual railfans to understand, accompanied by fantastic photography.

I have noticed the addition of "Trains For Kids" on newsstands. If you know a child who likes trains, you should definitely consider this. It is very colorful and informative.

My only suggestion is that the publisher offer all of their magazines in the iPad format. Like many readers, I have been collecting them most of my life and cyberspace is about the only space I have left for periodicals. It is the only thing preventing me from becoming a regular subscriber.

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Trains Magazine used to be the greatest thing for rail fans. It used to have interesting articles about preservations and tour lines as well as articles about how trains worked. Today it has become more of an industry magazine. Meaning it caters to those who own or work on a railroad and not necessarily those who just like to watch or learn about trains. There are now articles about new diesel engines, not the locomotives but the big engines inside and how you could use them to re-power the locomotion on your railroad. I don't own a railroad and this is a waste for me. The ads are for actual locomotive manufacturer or repair services, not historical books or other information. Measures of fuel economy and how to pump fuel in are only of slight interest to railfans. Like wow, I didn't know it took 30 minutes to fuel a train engine, but I don't need a full page article discussing the pros of a new system and how to outfit my locomotives to use it so that I can save labor costs on a railroad I don't own.

If you live in the Eastern US then Railpace Magazine is a much better magazine. It has more content per page and its content is more interesting to the railfan, plus its photos are a lot better. For the past year if there was a something of local interest covered in Trains it was at least a month behind it appeared in Railpace and had less information. Perhaps there are magazines like Railpace for other areas and if there is one for your area then I highly recommend it over Trains.

When Railpace arrives each month my wife rips into that as quickly as she can. She might read Model Railroader, if there's an article listed on the cover that interests her, but she never reads Trains magazine. She's not a train-nut like I am, but I think this speaks to the relevant interest level of these magazines that if a non-train-nut skips this one every month there's something boring about it.

I'm going to give Classic Trains a try to see if that is of any more interest to our household, but I'm pretty sure that this will be my last year with Trains Magazine as a regular subscription. If they happen to do a cover story on a local railroad I might buy that single issue, but that's going to be about one issue every two years or so.

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I had been up in the air for awhile about subscribing to Trains because it has a steep subscription price. But a railfan I am and eventually I was unable to resist what is hailed as the premier train magazine.

I have received three issues now and have no regrets what-so-ever. The issues are of decent size and the stories and photographs contained within do not disappoint. I read these cover to cover and have learned more from these three issues than much more time with various other sources. The features are fantastic and you will also receive much bonus material such as track maps (then and now), listings for museums, tourist and exhibition trains, etc.

If you are a railfan that does not yet have a subscription to Trains, do yourself a favor and subscribe today!

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My husband really looks forward to the arrival of his next magazine. He loves it and spends hours pouring thru the pictures and articles.

When Saturday Comes

Wit, massive amounts of information and tremendous writing in a single package can be yours thanks to When Saturday Comes. You'll have trouble reading other soccer magazines after you pick up WSC.

Mother Earth Living

I had picked up a copy of this magazine before subscribing. I am very much interested in living green and simple. The articles are of very good quality and cover a range of interesting topics. I really look forward to each issue.

Access to Energy

I've been a subscriber off & on for years. This is a really good newsletter that is well worth your time to read. I don't always agree with everything they say but it's still a good read. The first, main article is usually the most interesting.

If you have strong opinions and aren't willing to read things that make you think to defend them, then this is not the newsletter for you. I, for example, don't like what they have to say about ethanol.

I like that they question policies and make you look at the data again to see if you are biased and don't even know it. :-)

Access To Energy (ATE) is a monthly newsletter (mailed every other month). Each four page newsletter contains 2 or 3 long article and 4 or 5 short articles, in small type, as shown in the photo on this Amazon site. The newsletter's byline states:

"Pro-Science, Pro-Technology, Pro-Free Enterprise Monthly Newsletter"

And, that's what you get. There are hard-hitting articles on a lot of the pseudo-science of global warming. Usually there is a great article on the process of scientific thought and process. At the end of the newsletter is a list of great articles and references that have just been released.

You'll find lots of pro-nuclear articles and articles that point out the large number of deaths in Africa caused by the ban on DDT...

I like to visit [their websites]periodically and follow the articles on the best way to learn material.

Ordering this newsletter from Amazon is probably the easiest way to get started. I highly recommend this interesting newsletter. If you enjoy following the claims made on C02 you'll find the recent newsletters interesting.

The newsletter was previously published by Dr. Petr Beckman, a Electrical Engineering professor in Colorado. After he passed away, the newsletter was continued by Dr. Robinson who used to be the #2 guy with Dr. Linus Pauling (interesting story there).

Petr Beckman railed against the restraints against energy production, hence the name "Access To Energy". Some of that subject follows into this newsletter, but there is much more attention to biological themes as that is Dr. Robinson's specialty.

I really enjoy reading his material, and if you like science, I'm sure you will too.

John Dunbar

Sugar Land, TX

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Access To Energy (ATE) is a monthly newsletter (mailed every other month). Each four page newsletter contains 2 or 3 long article and 4 or 5 short articles, in small type, as shown in the photo on this Amazon site. The newsletter's byline states:

"Pro-Science, Pro-Technology, Pro-Free Enterprise Monthly Newsletter"

And, that's what you get. There are hard-hitting articles on a lot of the pseudo-science of global warming. Usually there is a great article on the process of scientific thought and process. At the end of the newsletter is a list of great articles and references that have just been released.

You'll find lots of pro-nuclear articles and articles that point out the large number of deaths in Africa caused by the ban on DDT.

There is a web site for this newsletter, and it is located at:...

The author is Dr. Art Robinson. He leads a small research institute into bio-chemical field. You can visit that site at .....

Dr. Robinson has also developed one of the most popular home school programs, 'The Robinson Curriculum.' You can visit that site at:

...

I like to visit this site periodically and follow the articles on the best way to learn material.

Ordering this newsletter from Amazon is probably the easiest way to get started. I highly recommend this interesting newsletter. If you enjoy following the claims made on C02 you'll find the recent newsletters interesting.

The newsletter was previously published by Dr. Petr Beckman, a Electrical Engineering professor in Colorado. After he passed away, the newsletter was continued by Dr. Robinson who used to be the #2 guy with Dr. Linus Pauling (interesting story there).

Petr Beckman railed against the restraints against energy production, hence the name "Access To Energy". Some of that subject follows into this newsletter, but there is much more attention to biological themes as that is Dr. Robinson's specialty.

I really enjoy reading his material, and if you like science, I'm sure you will too.

John Dunbar

Sugar Land, TX

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Grassroots Motorsports

I've been reading Grassroots Motorsports for some time now. I think that many who see it assume it is ALL about racing. Guess what? You're wrong!

If you are a "tuner" type, this might not be the magazine for you, but "tuner" features have existed in the mag. If you want to see bling or scantily clad young women, you won't find it in here. Go buy yourself a Pl*yboy instead. If you are looking for car audio, there are plenty of magazines out there.

But, if you are a car person (guy or gal), enjoy your car, love driving, maybe want to race in a controlled enviroment or become a better driver----THIS IS THE MAG FOR YOU!

Many of the technical and car build features are race specific, but most can easily be translated for use in cars for spirited driving on the street. Regular "Project Car" builds, some of which are essentially "practical race cars" or "street cars" and updates are include. Regular car "profiles" are presented as well. Features regarding the explaination of such things as tire fitment and pressure, shock replacement choice, etc can be found in almost every issue.

Much time is spent encouraging responsible auto racing (if there is such a thing), and no credence is given to the street racer scene. Racing belongs in a closed course, not subjecting the general public to possible peril.

If you think that the title "Grassroots Motorsports" is not descriptive, think again. The lowly Yugo has even made it into the pages, and annual "$2xxx Challenges" occur where there is a limit to the cost of the car entering---pretty much anyone can enter (but alas it is held in Florida) How much more grassroots can it be?. This is not racing snobbery, but racing accessibility for everyone ---even "go" carts and slot cars. Good coverage of amateur racing at all levels is a mainstay in the magazine as well.

Regardless of your age, gender, car (Fireflys , Sprints, Yugos are welcome in the pages), or driving competence there is something for everyone in this mag. Want to talk about varied? Where else would you see a Honda Odessey vs. Porsche 356 vs. Jaguare XKE comparison (sorry Road and Track, Car and Driver, and Automobile magazines)?

Don't listen to me! Find out for yourself.

...and no, I don't work for them:-)

Grassroots Motorsports and its sister publication Classic Motorsports Magazine are in my mind two of the best automotive publications out there. The articles are very informative, and written in a way that any enthusiast will enjoy them. No matter what their level of ability is. Reading these two magazines is like sitting in the garage listening to a friend tell you of their latest automotive adventures. This in itself would be enough to make them a must buy for me.

What really makes these two publications special is the community that is built around them. If you take the time to stop by the magazines message boards located at & you will start to get the sense of family that surrounds these two titles. These two titles are staffed by people who are our friends. Why shouldn't they be, they are all car nuts just like us.

So got to their website, request a free issue, then come join the family, you'll be glad you did!

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GRM features everything that is important to me as a car enthusiast. They cover all kinds of motorsports: Autocross, rally, road racing, occasional drag racing and drifting articles, etc.

Their project car series are very informative and I can always learn something for one of my projects.

There's no bias or brand obligations here. It's not a "Ford magazine" or a "Chevy magazine" or a "Porsche magazine" or a "Honda magazine". These guys are just like me: they love cars.

I look forward to a new issue in my mailbox every time. This really is my favorite magazine.

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You cannot find a better source for taking any car and preparing it for any type of motorsports, from auto-x, hillclimbs, High Performance Driver's Education (HPDE), to club racing you won't find a better magazine.

Excellent articles about technical issues, racing updates, schedules and the $200N Challenge is ALWAYS a treat to read about. It is truly the best magazine for anyone considering entering amateur racing and want to race their favorite car and/or their family sedan!

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Finally, a car magazine with intelligence and an interesting slant.

A magazine for people that enjoy working on, playing with and racing cars, especially sports cars, but that is truly "non-denominational". You'll see Mustangs, Corvettes, Hondas, Porsches, BMWs, even the occasional Yugo, Fiat or even Lotus. Even if you don't have an open automotive mind, you'll find out cool things about cars you never knew existed.

I've been reading GRM since before I could drive (and it was called "AutoX") and I've loved every issue. Keep it up, guys!

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American History

This magazine is GREAT. It covers the things you may know in history, but also tells the 'whole story'. The stories cover from 1492 to Post WWII. This magazine is the only one I have found that tells the full whole history in a easy to read interesting format. I would reccomend it for all Americans who want to know the true interesting history of America and not the shallow 3 minute news driven or HollyWood slanted history.

This is an excellent magazine about American History. The magazine provides a wide range of stories on a bi-monthly basis. It doesn't repeat the same stories that most people know but it tries to tell instances that are not as well-known. In some cases it is little known stories about significant events and other times they have stories about little known pieces of American History. I only wish the magazine had a monthly publication.

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I wanted to give a gift subscription for History Magazine. After reading reviews about problems receiving subscriptions, and seeing Amazon's own notice that it may take two weeks just to notify the publisher of the subscription, I went directly to the magazine's own website. Not only could I buy the gift subscription directly from the magazine, but it cost less too.

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This is my favorite magazine. I read it cover to cover. No politics, no revisionist history, just authentic facts. A great opportunity to learn from history and not repeat some of it. All politicians should subscribe to it.

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I have been reading this magazine for 3 years, it is one of the most well written history magazines I have been able to get my hands on. My fiance ordered my subscription as a surprise and I loved it. I still look forward to receiving ever issue. This is a great magazine for people who love American history.

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Health (1-year auto-renewal)

In general many health magazines seem to focus on glamour and make you wonder what's wrong with you since you can't be a size 2, work out for 3 hours a day, balance a job, family and whatever else life throws your way. The magazine comes with several articles a month that focus on looking good, exercise plans, diet tips, stress relief, and a few that promote good mental health. I like this because its low key and sensible. This magazine isn't set out to change your life, but enhance what you have and show you a few new ideas.

I received two free trial issues in order to give the magazine a chance before subscribing. Boy, am I glad I didn't subscribe! The magazine is nothing but fluff good only for people who mostly want to flip through and look at pictures not for people who actually want informed articles and reports on health.

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I have subscribed to various magazines for years, and paid pretty prices too, but this modestly priced magazine is one of my favorites. It really has a variety of articles, fact based, no nonsense. I love the exercise part, I teach the yoga type exercises to my satff at work. This puts "self" to shame. Check it out for yourself . I give it as a christmas gift to my friends.

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I picked up a copy of Health at my local grocery store, mostly out of curiosity. I found myself enjoying it enough so that I will be ordering a subscription. Here's why:

1.It encompasses every facet of health, not just diet or exercise. As one reviewer noted, it is broken down into categories: Looks, Living, Moving, Feeling, and Flavor (it was just redone). The articles in each seem to be well-written and are enjoyable. I particularly enjoy the Feeling and Living sections, as they are something that is rarely found in other magazines.

2. Unlike many other magazines, I found myself marking or wanting to mark so many pages to keep or check out further that in ended up being a good part of the magazine. I, like most others, enjoy getting the most for my money.

While everyone has a different idea of what constitutes a "good" magazine, this one will soon be a regular fixture in our house.

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I was given HEALTH magazine as a gift, and have enjoyed six months worth at the present time. I'm a 40 something, formerly fit mother who still believes in herself enough to know that someday...I can be 'fit' again. This magazine seems right up my alley. It addresses common health issues with clear, short articles and yet isn't packed with ads so that the articles get lost. Some recipes, some exercises, some discussions, while remaining entertaining too.

You would be wasting your money if you are already fitness oriented and off to the gym to meet your trainer, but if you are in need of an encouraging, helpful, entertaining read that will inspire versus guilt you into getting healthier, this magazine is for you.

Update: 6/24/12

I've been an avid HEALTH reader for years now, and it DID inspire me to get healthier and fitter. Over time I've lost 22 pounds and lots of inches. I'm stronger and more knowledgeable (thanks in part to HEALTH) about health-related issues that are common with my age group. I met and maintained my goals by starting slowly, with realistic goals. Despite being a self-proclaimed 'gym rat' now, I still enjoy HEALTH magazine. HEALTH keeps it 'real' and I like that!

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Navy Times

I get this subscribtion every year for my retired Navy father. He loves to get it, and had stopped his delivery due to personal finance reasons. So I hopped on Amazon, and ordered it up to be delivered to his house and have been doing so for four or five years now.

The articles help him stay in touch with all the changes in the Navy since his retirement in 1977. When you are retired, a good read on a regular basis really improves the quality of life...So I would highly recommend it or go with the Army, or Marines, or Air Force Times if you have a loved one with connections to those services.

Thank you to all who served (I did 20 myself and have one of my sons deployed now.)

Open Minds

This magazine is incredible and blows all other UFO magazines out of the water! It is done so professionally and looks amazing with full color pictures and awesome graphics. Being relatively new to this field, I think Open Minds magazine does a phenomenal job of getting readers interested in the UFO phenomenon while educating in an easy to understand manner. It also delves into the more obscure cases of the past for the seasoned ufologist. I have all of their issues and the magazine keeps getting better and better. This is definitely the best UFO and alien / extraterrestrial related magazine out there!

Fast Bikes

I have just purchased my first issue of Fast Bikes at a local book store and think it is one of the best out there. Unfortunately, the magazine is WAY too expensive. It is too bad that American publishers can't come up with a magazine like this to sell here at home at a cheaper price. I rate this magazine a full 5 stars but will give only 2 stars for the high cost. Therefore I will only continue to purchase 1 or 2 Fast Bikes magazines a year and not order a yearly subscription. It is not Amazon.com's fault, it's just that it has to come from the UK.

I agree with the first reveiw that since it comes for the UK it is real costly to buy ($12.99) or subscribe ($200+) to. But if your at a Borders store look for this magazine you won't be disappointed. Unlike all the other sport bike magazines that seem to only tell you about next years bikes, this magazine has sections on: buying the 3 best used bikes at $3000 and the 3 best for $4000, also all the people that write in this mag at the back each have a section on what bike there riding and the lastest mods they've done to there bike and the price. This mag does have all the lastest bikes tested all the news on next years bikes superbike and streetfighter.

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Lire

This is a literary magazine, and as you would expect it deals with the current events of the literary world with reviews of current books, articles on upcoming authors, etc. However it also adds features on classics (articles on classic authors, investigations into themes which span the ages, etc.) which give it a good amount of historical perspective.

Its opinions and reviews are so much more valuable because they are usually quite level-headed, and avoid the "flavor of the month" syndrome of other magazines which are just fronts for editors' publicity outfits.

4,5 stars would have been a more fitting rating, but since the option is not available, I'll round it upwards to five.

Transworld Snowboarding (1-year auto-renewal)

Parents beware of age appropriateness! I purchased a subscription to this magazine for my teenage son as a Christmas present. I'm so glad I previewed it first. I realize that snowboarders have colorful language and a certain culture (I used to be a skateboarder as a kid). However, I would caution parents that this magaine contains some sexually explicit advertisements for snowboard equipment and the interviews and some of the columns contain foul language and explicit references. Everything but the "f" word is in full print and even that you don't have to imagine because only part of it is "x'd" out. Yes, my son is old and wise enough to know the connotations and the language. No one's kid is a saint but that verbage and some of that content isn't acceptable in my household. I actually yanked one of the two page advertisements that was very visually sexual and containted the language to go with it as well (and a website). I have a younger daughter that I didn't want to even see this magazine! Otherwise the magazine is cool and would appeal to all level's of snowboarders. It does contain a lot of advertisement though. I enjoyed the travel articles and seeing the snow from a snowboarder's perspective (except for the trashiness part). It was also nice to read interviews with professional snowboarders who didn't have to trash talk to explain their views. So if you are a parent, I caution you that this is material you will want to check out before giving it to your kid. I almost pulled the subscription but made an agreement that I will preview the magazine and edit as necessary before it enters the house and it cannot be left out around younger kids. I'm interested to see if further editions are like my first eye-opener. We'll see if we continue with it. I'm sure there are people out there that will trash me for my viewpoints on profanity but this time I had to take a stand. You are free to check it out and make your own opinions!

I really like Transworld. They always have great articles, and when I read it, it always gets me pumped up for snowboarding!

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Chinese Acupuncture and Moxibustion

• Revised Edition

This book is used primarily as text book in most Tradition Schools

of Chinese Medicine in the western world. It's a good translation.

It has good diagrams and charts of meridians. The binding quality

could be stronger. The cloth and glue crack and come apart more

easily than western medical text books.

Outdoor Photographer (1-year auto-renewal)

Outdoor Photographer is the essential how-to and where-to magazine for the outdoor photographer. I would recommend it for all levels of photographic skill, although most discussions of technique are suited to intermediate to advanced skill levels. There is only occasional discussion of the most basic techniques, as would benefit beginners. There are, however, so many great ideas on where and what to photograph that I think beginners can get a lot out of the magazine as well. And you won't be a beginner for long. The "outdoor" in the title does not refer exclusively to nature photography. Most of the magazine is dedicated to nature photography,but there are frequent articles on travel, location, and other sorts of outdoor photography, as well.

In Outdoor Photographer you will find how-to articles on lighting, exposure, filters, gear, preparing yourself and your gear for the elements -be they arctic cold or rain forest heat and humidity, along with some advice specifically for digital cameras and the digital darkroom. And you will find this information for everything from close-up to landscape photography. Outdoor photographer focuses primarily on 35 mm and digital photography, with an occasional article on medium format. The discussions of exposure, lighting and locations are applicable to all formats of photography, however. And there is George Lepp's monthly question and answer column for those questions on just about any photographic or digital imaging subject that are not answered elsewhere.

And now for the best part. Outdoor Photographer tells you where to get great outdoor photographs. "Favorite Places" is a one-page feature in every issue that tells you about a great place in the United States to photograph, what there is to see, and what time of the year is best. Be sure to save those in case you ever have the time and means to visit them all. In addition to "Favorite Places" there are featured articles in every issue that detail a place to photograph, how to get there, what to take, what to photograph, etc., frequently written by well-known nature photographers and accompanied by some of their terrific photographs. I counted 3 such articles in the last issue of OP that I received. If you are a photographer or hobbiest who is able to travel a lot, Outdoor Photographer is a terrific bargain just for the locations. And if you don't travel much, it will help you photograph your backyard and local parks and gardens well.

I have looked at many photography magazines many of them are just filled with ads....not what an amateur is looking for. I wanted indepth articles, helpful tips and information to help me improve my craft. I found it here. I read every issue cover to cover and back again. I find helpful information in every issue. I highly recommend this magazine even if you aren't purely an "outdoor" photographer.

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I've been an "Outdoor Photographer" subscriber for many years and have watched the magazine slide steadily downhill. My current subscription expires in December and I won't be renewing for 2010. The latest renewal price from the publisher is $21.97 (a heck of a way to reward loyal subscribers)!

More than most photo mags, OP blurs the line between editorial content and advertising. The lack of objectivity is even more evident in their placement of paid ads -in most cases, directly adjacent to the article that cites the product or service!

Having worked in the publishing industry (trade magazines), I know from experience that the needs of the readers are always secondary to the needs of advertisers, but OP has gone too far. I dropped "Popular Photography" last year for much the same reason. I currently subscribe to "Digital Photo Pro" and "Photoshop User," as well as many photo-related websites and blogs.

Save your money to travel and create new photo opportunities!

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What a load my subscription ran out and I get a notice from a collection agency threatening me if I didn't pay them for a subscription I didn't renew. This a month after my previous subscription expired. Werner publishing, also the publishers of Digital Photo Pro, PC photo and numerous other useless golf and video rags, seem to think this is the way to build customers. If you're tired of big companies messing with you, don't bother with this magazine. Even if it was free, it is little more than a glossy shill for the advertisers who pay to advertise.

For a fun game, try and find one negative review of a product from an advertiser that has a full page ad in the same issue. Good luck!

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I let my original subscription run out without renewing, ignoring their numerous requests to sign up for another year. The publisher, Werner Publishing, sent my account to a collection agency, despite the fact that I had not purchased anything, nor said that I would renew the subscription. They sent me a threatening letter saying they were trying to collect a debt, and that "full payment is expected." When I called the agency, they even had a phone menu option for stating that you never renewed the magazine, showing clearly that this is a well-known, standardized process.

This tactic of harassing people and frightening them into coughing up $14.97 for a magazine renewal is unconscionable. They need to be held accountable for using this scare technique as part of their regular business practice. This publisher also publishes such magazines as PC Photo and Digital Photo Pro. At a minimum, they caused me to waste a fair amount of my time correcting the problem.

It's a shame, too, because the magazine is well-written, has great photography, and decent equipmnent reviews. Some outstanding photographers write here. However, their efforts are ruined by their terrible publisher. Do not support these harassment tactics. For a mere $14.97, they've permanently lost a customer, and I hope others as well.

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Sports Collectors Digest (1-year auto-renewal)

Here it is. The best magazine for keeping up on what's hot and what's not, in sports memorabilia. While most dealers and collectors look to Beckett for values, the same look to Sports Collectors Digest (SCD for short), for deals on cards and other memorabilia, and to find out what the current trends are. No matter the sport, if there's memorabilia for it, SCD has probably covered it and one time or another. It's very informative in the history and production of baseball and other sportscards. It's also informative and entertaining. The one thing I really love about SCD is their Customer Service Award program. If you go to SCD, and you see a dealer with the Krause Publications Award emblem, you can count on that dealer for service. This is a publication that anyone can enjoy and benefit from.

In the old days SCD was a reliable source for prices of all kinds of memorabilia. Now it is just a trade magazine full of ads (@90%). Tuff Stuff not available online at least for now which would eventually be a much better source for getting price guides. Becketts are too expensive and only deal with one sport at a time.

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I bet all of you out there can find in your basement or addict old sports memorabilla from when you were a kid, or from some day when you went out with your friends or family.

How much is it worth ? Is it worth money, or is it a personal memory that is yours to cherish no matter what someone else is willing to pay for it ?

This magazine will help you find out, and the people writing it seem like a nice group of people, check this one out, its pretty good !

Best Regards to All, MC TheStickRules.Com

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What a disappointment; don't waste your money, as it's 90% ads. A shadow of the 1980's/90's publication. Two thumbs down :(

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The content of this magazine is impressive. I was disappointed with the pamphlet-size of the mag. I was used to the 12"x15" editions of the 90s. As my eyesight has gotten worse, the print size has decreased. Or, as the print size has gotten smaller, my eyesight has deteriorated.

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