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Diana Wolverton Cambridge,Ohio | Posted at 9:21am on Saturday, March 6, 2010 |
I to have been sent two books i did not order. I have not received a bill yet,and i do not want these books.I did not ask for them and I am not paying for them. do not send any more.
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Jackie Columbus, USA | Posted at 6:24pm on Sunday, February 14, 2010 |
I also received 2 books. I never singed up for any books from this Readers Digest Ass. I will also call the number above and complain about the scam. Thank you Brenda for providing this number.
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Brenda Shaw El Paso, Texas | Posted at 9:24pm on Tuesday, February 9, 2010 |
I, too, have recently (Jan/Feb 2010) received 2 pkgs of books with 4 short stories in each and boxes were marked FREE GIFT so I opened them and one of them contained the free train car that I see others have spoken about receiving in these comments & which I NEVER ordered any of these things. Then today I received a statement saying I owed $30.00 + dollars with an envelope to return. Well, I will not be returning any money to Readers Digest AT ALL and would appreciate you taking me off your mailing list. I have not signed up for anything and don't appreciate you sending out these pkgs falsely saying these are FREE GIFTS and then billing for them. You will not be getting any money from me and I will call the 800-463-8820 to complain there also. You don't put any phone #'s on your billing statement, I guess that is on purpose so that you think people won't try to contact you and just send you the money but you are barking up the wrong tree HERE....I will refuse any other pkgs that arrive here in El Paso for me.
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Vivvene Whitaker Grand Blanc,Michigan | Posted at 5:27pm on Saturday, February 6, 2010 |
I have received 2 Select Edition books and a pen. I DO NOT want anymore books or gifts. DO NOT send me anything!!!!
Thank you in advance,I did not ask or order anything from you!
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Media Owners editors Boulder, Colorado USA | Posted at 12:13pm on Wednesday, January 20, 2010 |
Reader's Digest Association To Emerge from Bankruptcy by January 31, 2010
January 15, 2010 – Readers Digest Association announced today that the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of New York confirms its Plan of Reorganization, clearing the way for RDA to emerge from bankruptcy by January 31, 2010.
Under the terms of the Plan of Reorganization, RDA will reduce its total debt by 75% from more than $2.2 billion to approximately $555 million. Pursuant to the Plan of Reorganization, holders of RDA’s senior secured debt will receive equity, effectively transferring ownership of RDA to the lender group.
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sandra mathes coeur d' alene, idaho | Posted at 4:55pm on Wednesday, December 30, 2009 |
I HAVE RECEIVED 2 BOOKS ALSO AND DO NOT WANT THEM, I WOULD LIKE TO COMPLAIN, BUT TO WHOM? DO NOT SEND ME ANY MORE AND I WILL PRETEND THAT THE 2 BOOKS WERE GIFTS, AS THE MESSAGE ON THE BOX SAYS I HAVE BEEN SENT A FREE GIFT PLLUS A NEW CUSTOMER BONUS GIFT. (THE TRAIN AND A PEN) PLEASE DO NOT SEND ANY MORE- THANK YOU
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Betty Pepper Boynton Beach, FL USA | Posted at 4:44pm on Sunday, December 27, 2009 |
I have just received 3 cheap snowglobes obviously which I did not order with no invoice or explanation. Apparently, I am not the only victim of this. Also, I also renewed my subscription in July and have the cancelled check to prove it but am told my subscription ran out in October 09 (which is originally did) until I paid for another in July. What kind of fraud is being perpetuated here? Readers Digest, your reputation is definitely at stake!
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D Amerine Blaine MN | Posted at 2:18pm on Sunday, December 6, 2009 |
I too haved been getting those studip. books. Pease do do send me any more books.
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Nora McGrath Staten Island, N.Y. | Posted at 11:51am on Wednesday, October 28, 2009 |
I, too, am having problems with my subscription to the magazine. They cashed my check back in July for a renewal covering period 11/16/09 to 11/16/10 and now they sent me a final renewal notice saying my subscription will run out on 11/16/09! I had problems with them years ago and thought these had been solved but I guess not. What a shame. I've written a letter to the President & CEO and will await a reply (hmmmm). Do I have to hold my breath for this?
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Drew Teague Orrville, OH | Posted at 3:54pm on Wednesday, October 21, 2009 |
Thank you Frances for posting the number to call (1-800-463-8820) to have the unordered Select Edition books stopped. I spoke with a representative and they said that it would be taken care of. I'm keeping my fingers crossed.
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Del USA | Posted at 10:04pm on Friday, October 2, 2009 |
I'm finding it impossible to figure out how to return one of the books I received from Reader's Digest. Customer Service leads me nowhere and FAQ's tells me nothing. Anyone have a suggestion. The only return notice I've seen is to Canada and I'm in the USA
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Gracita Najarro Vancouver, Canada | Posted at 9:06pm on Thursday, September 24, 2009 |
I grew up with Reader's Digest. It is a very informative, entertaining book/magazine with interesting articles. Ifind its condensed books awesome in content and selection of books. Everytime I go to a bookstore I always for for Reader's Digest Selections coz I know I'm getting value for my money.
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Renae Hirst Spokane,WA USA | Posted at 2:25pm on Saturday, September 12, 2009 |
Hello,
I have recieved another Select Editions book and do not wish to receive any more of them, but I am having difficulty finding a way to cancel the account. I have a few phone numbers I am going to try. PLEASE DO NOT SEND ME ANY MORE OF THESE BOOKS!!!!!!
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Frances Saviers Arlington, , TX | Posted at 1:21pm on Tuesday, September 1, 2009 |
After months, I finally got a phone number that acually worked to cancel the Select Editions and Worlds Most Beatiful Melodies CD's (which I did not order "free gift"). It took me calling two different numbers, but the last one worked as I have received bills for the shipments I did not order want stating my cancelation has been processed and future shipments will be stopped. RD is to send me a return address label for CD's -was told keep Selection Editions sent, billing would be removed I requested address to mail the books back to them also, but none given. Try telephone number 1-800-463-8820. Wish you luck. I have been a customer of RD for over 30 years and have never found it so hard to answers from a company (addresses and phone numbers).
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Rick Badman Peekskill, New York | Posted at 12:35pm on Saturday, August 29, 2009 |
I finished reading the book THE TRUTH ABOUT HISTORY which is published by Readers Digest. There was one glaring error in the article about Saint Luke. It stated that he died at the age of 84 around 150 AD. If that were true, that means he would have been with the Apostle Paul before he was born and possibly after the man died in Rome. The travels of Paul happened shortly after the church was founded in Jerusalem which would have been no later than 32 AD. Even if the journeys had taken place as late as 50 AD, that would have been around 16 years before the birth of Luke. Please correct this mistake before other people who know about the history of the Bible point out the death date problem.
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Media Owners editors Boulder, Colorado USA | Posted at 11:56am on Friday, August 28, 2009 |
The Reader's Digest Association filed for chapter 11 reorganization on August 24, 2009. Direct magazine reported:
"The Reader’s Digest Association Inc. officially filed for Chapter 11 protection on Aug. 24. In papers filed with the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of New York, the company listed assets of $2.2 billion and liabilities of $3.4 billion.
When the company emerges from bankruptcy protection, it will still carry roughly $550 million in debt on its books. It will also have $150 million in new money debtor-in-possession financing. As part of its filing, the company claimed that more than 80% of its lender group supports its reorganization plan."
Under the reorganization plan, the company will convert much of its debt into equity. The major debt holders, who will be the new owners of the company, include J.P. Morgan Chase, GE Capital, Aries Management, DK Partners, Regiment Capital and Merrill Lynch.
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Marcia Crisp Macomb, IL | Posted at 3:29pm on Wednesday, August 26, 2009 |
I searched the internet for "Reader's Digest Select Editions scam" because I received one book which I never requested, then another book with the same "free gifts" someone else mentioned here, then a bill. I wrote "No, thanks!" on the bill and sent it in, but they say I still owe for the books they already sent. I used their online comment screen to ask them to come get the books or tell me where to return them, but have received no response. Am I obligated to return something I did not ask for, at my own expense?
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Media Owners editors Boulder, Colorado USA | Posted at 1:40pm on Thursday, August 20, 2009 |
The Reader's Digest Association is planning to file for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, in order to restructure its debt, which totals over $2 billion. As a result, the debtors will become the new owners of the company.
From the company press release of August 17, 2009:
"The Reader's Digest Association, Inc. (RDA), a global multi-brand media and marketing company, today announced it has reached an agreement in principle with a majority of its senior secured lenders on the terms of a restructuring plan to significantly reduce its debt burden and strengthen the company financially for the future. The restructuring agreement provides that the company’s senior secured lenders will exchange a substantial portion of the company’s $1.6 billion in senior secured debt for equity and provides for a transfer of ownership of the company to the lender group."
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Brenda Dilly Deerfield Mo | Posted at 8:55pm on Tuesday, August 18, 2009 |
I received a RD condensed book a few weeks ago, saying it was a free gift, now yesterday I received another one in the mail, no contact numbers or and type of papers/letters in the box with the condensed book. I did not buy this! I don't want this. I want it stopped. I renewed my Taste of Home magazine and was given a free Readers Digest subscription with my renewal. Now I am receiving these condensed books I do not want! Stop sending these to me!!!
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Shirley Fisher Georgetown Tx | Posted at 8:16pm on Saturday, August 15, 2009 |
I received a free condensed book from Readers Digest in Ky., today. I am not interested in receiving any more books......so PLEASE take me off your mailing list. Thank you for your immediate attention.
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