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Now I'll probably be struck out of the NUJ for writing this. However magazines use a host of marketing tricks to get us to sign up, and often stay subscribed even if we're not reading their magazines.
Yet active MoneySavers can use this to their advantage. There are lots of different types of deals, but most effectively say "sign up by direct debit" and we'll give you three or six mags for free (or for £1). Sometimes you may get a free gift too.
Their aim
Their aim is you forget to cancel the DD whether you like the mag or not, after all a subscribers a subscriber.
MoneySavers aim
Sign up. Read the mag. Cancel the direct debit at the end of the trial and possibly sign up for another trial with the same magazine all over again. Of course we shouldn't kill the magazine industry. Don't repeat this too often. if you are a loyal follower then get your subscription - it's always substantially cheaper than buying it again and again in a newsagents anyway.
More about the list below
Below is a categorised list of magazines with these type of offers, based on information provided from MoneySavers. It's sectioned into subject categories and sub-sectioned into offer types. Of course offers change, so do check the terms and conditions before you sign up.
Please continue to post your magazine spots and periodically (forgive the pun) we'll update this list
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Everytime I Learn Something New It Pushes Some Old Stuff Out Of My Brain
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AOL access enter keyword ‘magazines’ and you can get 2 free issues of
25 Beautiful Homes
Country Homes & Interiors
Country Life
Ideal Homes
Instyle
Practical Boat Owner
TV & Satelite Week
Essentials
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Received a letter from Tatler today offering 6 issues for £6.00 plus 2 Ultra-shine lip glosses by Shiseido (worth£27) absolutely FREE (picture shows a cream/clear one and a deep pink - not sure if these are the colours you get)
offer ends 30th nov 2005
after 6 issues subscription will be renewed at £14.99, however you can cancel your subscription at any time and receive a full refund on all unmailed issues. We will also send you a free welcome gift of 2 shiseido lip glosses.
Computeractive have sent me a mailshot with this offer. Subscribe to Computeractive by direct debit and you get the first three issues for £1. In addition, you'll get a free Trust Ami 250S Cordless Mouse (RRP allegedly £9.99). So if you cancel after the first direct debit is drawn, you'll get the mouse and 3 issues for just £1.
Quote source code: 4013. Then select "Offer 720 Direct Debit" from the drop-down menu next to "Subscription Term".
Just remember to cancel the DD before the next one is drawn - it's £11.50 every 6 months. Even if you do get caught out, if you cancel under their guarantee, they'll refund the cost of unmailed issues.
(You can also subscribe via the hotline on 0870 830 4968).
Key features
3 button cordless scroll mouse with 160 degree operation for more freedom
Control your computer from a distance of 2 metres
Programmable button for special functions
Scroll wheel and datazoom function
Right and left handed, designed to fit perfectly in your hand
Item number: 12578
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Woohoo!!! I've just had my St Ives gift from Zest!!! I'd almost given up on it (subscribed July I think) but this was my second subscription in less than a year and everyone else was having problems with it so I wasn't very hopeful. But what do you know, it just turned up and it's great! 2 enormous bottles of lotion, a huge one of shower gel, facial scrub, face cream, wipes and a puff.
Woohoo!!! I've just had my St Ives gift from Zest!!! I'd almost given up on it (subscribed July I think) but this was my second subscription in less than a year and everyone else was having problems with it so I wasn't very hopeful. But what do you know, it just turned up and it's great! 2 enormous bottles of lotion, a huge one of shower gel, facial scrub, face cream, wipes and a puff.
Got mine today also - my second order in less than a year also Yipeeee
I think i'll just have a wee break from ordering so ban me from this section plzzzzzzzzzzzzz its too tempting lol
I was refused harpers and queen for free perfume (poss too posh and they dont think i'm high class enuff lol) but did manage to get the body butter freebies so maybe it just depends on the publisher?
Still i've got enough shampoo and shower gel to last most of the year so i cant complain
i got my St Ives box of goodies today, i had forgotten all about it so it was a big nice surprise this morning. i was trying to think what i had ordered recently that was being delivered today and couldnt think of anything, so very happy when i opened my box, thanks to everyone who posts all these offers for us all
ALWAYS LOOKING FOR A BARGAIN !!!
09/02/06 STARTED £2 SAVING CLUB TOTAL £602
£1000 NOW CHANGED INTO PREMIUM BONDS
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Magazine offers - 3 for £1, free gifts etc IIII
The best things in life are free 
lol sadly now i cant get any and i'm suffering withdrawel symptoms 
, is there any other info please?
Good Housekeeping magazine
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