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Use to belong,but that has been a few years ago, if you belong do you like it?

When you lose some one you L~O~V~E, that Memory of them, becomes a TREASURE.
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@goldensrbest Glad to see you back.  How are you?

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I find it helpful when replacing bigger purchases like cars or appliances.  Clearly-written articles about online security and healthcare too.

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Yes I do belong, and yes I do like it. Woman Very Happy

 

Probably about five years or more now, I signed up for the yearly digital access, which means I can jump online signed into their website and get all the ratings and reviews, BUT I don't get the monthly magazine.

 

I always send a year's subscription of digital access to my 90+ FIL as one of his Xmas presents. He loves it although sometimes he'll forget that he does have a membership LOL. When I remind him he's happy all over again - the gift that keeps on giving LOL.

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I've been an online subscriber since 2010. Before that, I used to have a magazine subscription. 

It comes in handy for many types of products. 

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I used to get online and also monthly print. After a few years I realized  I didn't seem to get around to the magazines and they were piling up. Now, with digital subscripton I just access when I want to research something I might be buying. 

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Re: Consumer reports

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I find it very informative on a variety of topics, be it banking, hacking, scams, food, vitamins, and all kinds of products.  

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I used to read it but it became apparent to me that they CAN be "bought".  No doubt in my mind.  When I am going to make a purchase and feel I need some guidance, I will read their advice about what to look for in a product and stay away from but I don't care to read or believe what they have to say about brands.

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Re: Consumer reports

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@monicakm wrote:

I used to read it but it became apparent to me that they CAN be "bought".  No doubt in my mind.  When I am going to make a purchase and feel I need some guidance, I will read their advice about what to look for in a product and stay away from but I don't care to read or believe what they have to say about brands.


 

@monicakm   Absolutely. I can give a few other example of this type of corruption, but I'll refrain.

 

We used to subscribe to the magazine years ago, but no more. When we are in need of replacing or buying anything big or small, the reviews online by those who have purchased the product/s is sufficient for us.

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Re: Consumer reports

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If your library subscribes to FLIPSTER (Digital Magazines online), you can look up Consumer Reports for FREE.  Great resource.