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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Always use Newsstand for imported American Sports Magazines, among others. Great customer service, friendly staff, Superb prices and very fast postage. The mag selection is second to none, f... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Hi! I am Traian and i am from Romania! I am buying magazines from newsstand for almost 5 years. I really apreciate the section of american magazines. But also there is room left for other american mag... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Have been using Newsstand for several years, and find it difficult to fault their service. They will prompt when the subscription on a magazine is nearing it's end, and offer a flexible renewable sys... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I'm in California , USA. I've been subscribing to British magazines for over 30 years . First from an American importer, who retired . Then from a British exporter who decided to close their business... See more

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  1. Newsstand
  2. Circular Distribution Service
  3. Magazine Store
  4. News Service

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Over 2 months late and counting

Ordered months ago and still have not arrived. No email no explanation. Beware.

January 16, 2021
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Reply from Newsstand

Hi G, I have just looked and seen your email from Saturday, yesterday evening - I'm sure there will be a response on Monday from customer services on this - but in the meantime I've had a look and the publisher of your magazine has been on hold whilst the pandemic has stopped fans from reaching the stadiums. Apologies you haven't received notification on this; there has been a plethora of magazines pausing and restarting this last 12 months. If you would like a refund whilst you wait, please just ask us, it's no problem.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great service -and due to my mistake…

Great service -and due to my mistake they were able to rectify it, so I have two very happy grandsons with their subscriptions - would recommend- well done 👍

January 15, 2021
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Reply from Newsstand

Thank you for your lovely review and we are pleased to hear that your grandsons are happy :)

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

Somewhat unreliable and expensive.

I've had two annual subscriptions for a magazine with Newsstand which are delivered to a UK address. The first year I had two issues go missing, one just never turned up and the other arrived two weeks late.
This current magazine subscription, (covid19 aside), has been far worse. I am now 11 months into this subscription and have had two issues that have failed to arrive and three issues that arrived more than a week after the issue date. The two times I have contacted Newsstand they just fob you off with it's the Royal Mail's fault and wait for it to arrive, they don't seem take responsibility for missing issues and I wasn't offered a refund or subscription extension to cover the missing issues.
I've now switched over to another company for my magazine subscriptions, which is £17 per year cheaper than Newsstand.

Edit:-18 Feb 2021.
Much to my annoyance and not satisfied with just letting a moderately bad review go, accepting a customer of two years had a poor experience. I get an email from Trustpilot stating "Newsstand would like a little more information about your experience. It'll also help them verify that you’ve had a genuine experience with their business". Information which asked for my full name, email address and phone number.
Reviewers should be able to leave genuine and honest reviews without fear of companies asking for personal information.
But let me make this clear. My review was genuine, it wasn't a scathing or inflammatory review, it was an honest opinion of my experience with this company. But let me reiterate, after my first 12 month subscription I thought would stick with Newsstand for a second year, but in 2020 my customer experience was a poor one, my subscription regularly turned up late, despite all my other post arriving without issue. To make matters worse nine weeks ago I took out a different magazine subscription with another company, every week the magazine I ordered from them has been dispatched the day it was issued, (with an email from them to let me know its been dispatched), and arrived the next day. I cannot remember the last time I got a magazine from Newsstand and it arrived the day after issue. Two online magazine subscription companies, two separate magazines both with new issues released on a Tuesday, one always arrives the next day and the one from Newsstand arrives Friday onwards.
I'm sorry Newsstand didn't like my review, my last subscription with you ended roughly three weeks ago, but maybe you should look into why Royal Mail is delivering competitors issues the next day and Newstands are arriving adhock.

Newsstand this isn't an open discussion forum, it's my personal review of my experience with your company.
I never said you did not offer refunds, my review very clearly stated I was never offered a refund or sub extension. I also never stated I asked for one either, I was completely unaware that this was even an option until reading your reply. Maybe you should make the offer of a refund much clearer when customers contact you regarding missing issues, your miscommunication not mine.
I also find it highly concerning that one moderately critical 2 star review has prompted you into trying to find my details, which make my review update about you seeking more information including my personal details even more disturbing. Obviously I am not going to post my real name as my review screen name, but let me make this clear. I am a past subscriber of two years and I have screen caps of my Newsstand account and order history to verify this should I need to prove this to Trustpilot.
I suggest you now stop trying to escalate this further as I now feel you are trying to bully and intimidate me into retracting what is a fair, honest and legitimate review of my personal experience. If you continue this ongoing harassment of me I will report your actions to Trustpilot.
My magazine subscription with your company is over. I have zero interest in dealing with you again and you have turned what was simply a poor customer experience over a few missing issues and late delivery into something far more acrimonious.

January 15, 2021
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Reply from Newsstand

Hi Holly, thanks for your review. We *always* offer refunds and extensions when copies do not arrive with our customers - it's something we have done for over 20 years. We have asked customers to wait longer recently as the postal system is in a bad place (it's not an excuse but just a fact at the moment) and maybe this has caused some miscommunication. Please do email us again to resolve. You can buy magazines sometimes more cheaply elsewhere - but our service is something we are very proud of.

Hi Holly, We are trying to find your details, it's a bit hard to face all these accusations if we can't look into your case and respond with all the facts at hand. As above, we always offer refunds so do refute your intimation that we do not. All very reasonable we think?

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I totally recommend Newsstand

I totally recommend Newsstand. Due to the COVID some delay were here but I can confirm I have received my 2 magazine in perfect state. The first one was ordered on the 18th of December (I received it the 4th of January) and the second one was ordered on the 24th of December (I received it on the 6th of January). (I live in France)

Plus, the customers service is awesome and very helpful.

Thank you so much Newsstand for all your good work even if it was during Christmas and New Year.

January 6, 2021
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Reply from Newsstand

Thank you for your lovely review :)

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent Company!

Excellent Company!
Jonathon and his team provide quick reliable service sending my hard to find specialist auto magazines.
Their selection of titles is far greater than what is available locally here in NY at any time.
Thank you for the fast and friendly service!

December 31, 2020
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Reply from Newsstand

That's great to hear, Andrew! Thank you for your kind words :)

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Magazine subscription

After considerable difficulty in obtaining a subscription to a paper version to an American boating magazine, Newsstand was our saviour.

They have been helpful and polite: we would certainly use the organisation again.

Thank you newsstand and a healthy, happy and successful 2021.

Best wishes from Anne Hornby and John

December 28, 2020
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Reply from Newsstand

Thank you Anne and John! This is why we do what we do, but it's the first time we have been elevated to Saviour Status! Have a great year - we're confident of a better one to come!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I ordered an issue of Model Engineer…

I ordered an issue of Model Engineer for my Dad that he was unable to find in his local shops. Ordered Sunday evening and arrived Tuesday daytime. Excellent service, great price and will definitely by using Newsstand again! Highly Recommended.

December 25, 2020
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Reply from Newsstand

Thanks Angie, that's very much appreciated.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Outstanding service

Outstanding service. Goes the extra mile to make sure everything is 100%. Glad to be on the list.

December 23, 2020
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Reply from Newsstand

Thank you very much!

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Order not arrived

Order not arrived, emails ignored not responded to, my refund not returned to me.

December 23, 2020
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Reply from Newsstand

Hi there, we're running to 2 days on emails at the mo due to serious demand! Apologies for this - as ever, you will receive either the magazine you ordered or a refund!

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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Small EU Country

I live in a smaller European country so we don’t really have access to many foreign magazines. I found this site and decided to give it a go. They emailed me that they dispatched it on monday - usually delivery takes 5 days from UK - and it came on wednesday follwing week. I’m happy that it arrived and was not a scam, so far I can recommend!

December 23, 2020
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Thanks Tana!

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Terrible

Terrible! I ordered an paid for an issue of Vogue 4 weeks ago and it still hasn’t arrived. I was assured it would be here at the beginning of December and I am still waiting. I have emailed but am yet to receive a reply.

December 17, 2020
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Reply from Newsstand

Hi, The on sale date was early December, but we actually arranged for a reprint of the copies in the US, had them shipped over and packed them and sent out within 48 hours. Your copy was then held up in pandemic Christmas post. To put it mildly, I think your complaint is unfair, but it's a shame it has been delayed.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Money for Nothing

Paid a 12 months subscription in September for a monthly magazine and have received nothing despite ringing and emailing.
To update - I eventually received a magazine at end Dc but had no feedback on the three issues I missed. I have now chosen to obtain my magazine though an alternative source. On the positive side I have been given a no quibble refund for my remaining subscription.

Tony in Lancashire

December 17, 2020
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Reply from Newsstand

Sorry Tony, I'm afraid this year has hit some publishers hard and many have ceased or paused. There's never any doubt of you having a refund whenever you like - it's our policy, so just let us know by email thanks.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Terrible Customer Service and Long dispatch delays

I had called a number of times regarding my order. It was supposed to be dispatched at the end of November. I was told it was dispatched to me last week but when I called today they said they are not receiving stock till end of next week. They fail to update their customers and when you call in they give you false information. They also do not take note of what is discussed over the phone. The customer assistant I spoke to today told me I must have misunderstood what the previous customer assistant said when in reality, it is their wrongdoing as to why I was misinformed.

December 14, 2020
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Reply from Newsstand

Hi Shannice, thanks for this. We never give false information - the thing is that things change, copies don't always get delivered or even printed when they are supposed to. Then there is the transport from the USA and post at the moment! It's been a real journey getting those magazines out to people. I think this sounds like a misunderstanding for sure. Try us again, perhaps?

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Amazing service!

Amazing service! We live in California and we can only get these magazines in/from the UK. Fast, friendly and efficient. We are very satisfied customers who will continue to order from Newsstand!

December 3, 2020
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Reply from Newsstand

Thank you Debra!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

PROBABLY THE BEST

Superb selection of magazines. Great service. When a problem does occur - which is rare - it is dealt with quickly. A quality company.

December 3, 2020
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Reply from Newsstand

Thanks for this, it makes it all worthwhile!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Fantastic service

I'm very satisfied with their service, I receive every week my favorite Italian magazine in Sweden right in the hall of my apartment.
The customer service is very pleasent to chat with as they're very kind and fast in their reply.
Thank you and keep up the good work!

November 26, 2020
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Reply from Newsstand

Thank you for your kind words! :)

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Newsstand's customer service is top…

Newsstand's customer service is top notch. I made a mistake on an order and they fixed it for me right away and were extremely pleasant to work with!!!

November 26, 2020
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Reply from Newsstand

Happy to help Chris and thank you for your kind words :)

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Fantastic service and super fast delivery!

Fantastic service and super fast delivery! So pleased I was able to find somewhere online where I could order single issues of the Radio Times to be delivered easily to my parents as and when they needed it. Very helpful staff on the telephone to answer any queries. Totally recommend.

November 26, 2020
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Reply from Newsstand

We are happy we can assist! Thank you for your kind words Helen!

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Not recommended

Website-a slow, non-functional nightmare
Customer service on the phone was completely lacking in enthusiasm/borderline hostile.
I’m out €25 with no magazines to show for it because no-one registered there was no postcode on the items being sent out, and they say there’s “nothing they can do about it”.
Definitely won’t use this company again.

November 17, 2020
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Reply from Newsstand

Hello. I'm sorry to hear that there was a problem with your order. We would like to assist with this so please feel free to drop us an email at subenquiries@newsstand.co.uk.

We do ask that customers include their full delivery address on their order as that is the best way to help us get your order to you. Considering all the orders we send out it may not be immediately caught that a postcode is missing if it is being sent internationally as not all countries use postcodes.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Due to covid I have been unable to…

Due to covid I have been unable to visit Italy and was unable to obtain my guerin sportivo .I need not to have been concerned after making contact and then phoning to make sure it was the correct issue .I ordered at 2.30 pm it duly arrived the next day excellent service and would highly recommend this company

October 24, 2020
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Reply from Newsstand

Glad to be of service Stewart, thanks for your kind review :)

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