Stereophile Scamming Subscribers?


I just got my renewal notice in the mail. I had previously subscribed for 3 years, and now it was expiring. I have been a subscriber for over 20 years. The notice stated I could renew for the low, low price of $33/year if I commit for 2 years. I figured I would go online and renew that way. I searched out Sterophile.com and lo and behold, a NEW subscription costs only $15/yr with a 2-year commitment.

What are they doing??

mikethehunterguy

Showing 2 responses by barts

By the time my subscription runs out I'm freakin' sick of reading it anyway, same old blather.  Can't wait to read the review (on-line) of the new PS Audio DAC as they just did a two page spread, pretty picture!

So I let it run out and take a break from it and then offers start coming in the mail and the price keeps dropping.  Sooner or later I'll jump back in.

BTW, as many people here I don't give a crap about $33!  That's laughable.

Regards,

barts

 

@clearthinker   I understood your point and I do like it from time to time,  it just gets to repetitive for me.  So, I take a break from it.

The PS Audio DAC comment was totally tongue-in-cheek.  I'll bet it will be good, maybe very good.  Seems to fit the pattern of their new speakers, big splash, flashy beautiful pictures and then a sterling review.  And yes I did audition them and was not impressed.

I am well passed buying without trying.

Regards,

barts