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Rating Distribution

Southern Living Magazine reviews show a 3.0 star rating from 157 customer reviews; consumers are mostly neutral and 57% would likely recommend.

Key Takeaways for Future Customers

  • Expect a well-liked magazine with diverse content and recipes.
  • Watch subscription terms and contact customer service for delivery or address changes.
  • Be cautious with promotions and auto-ship/auto renewal offers.

Negative Feedback / Risk Areas

  • Frequent complaints about billing, unauthorized charges and refund delays.
  • Many report not receiving paid issues and difficulty canceling subscriptions.
  • Too many advertisements and occasional poor or automated customer service experiences.

Positive Feedback

Readers praise the magazine quality, value its website and product diversity, and note helpful representatives when reached.

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Eleanora Ovb
map-marker Manchester, Connecticut

Refund

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Called magazine directly(Southern Living).You have to call 800-624-**** to get your refund. I just saved you a phone call!!

User's recommendation: Call this number instead to get your refund back. 800624-****.I just saved you a phone call. You're welcome

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Tom S Eyn

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| map-marker Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

Not answering emails on Aldi's breads

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Two emails sent over a week ago and no reply. No one answers the phone.

Ask for a call back message. I won't hold my breath.

Preferred solution: A copy of the stated article about the ratings on Aldi's breads.

User's recommendation: Don't give them a penny.

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Marilyn C Zka

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| map-marker Kingman, Indiana

Resolved: Paid for subscription in May and never received magazine.

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Sent check in May to renew subscription. Check was cashed and never received magazine. Tried to contact but could not reach anyone.

Loss:
$11
Pros:
  • Good recipes
Cons:
  • Need more food stores

Preferred solution: Deliver product or service ordered

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Marilyn G Avu

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| map-marker Thibodaux, Louisiana

Paid and not received

Paid for Southern Living and did not receive it. I've let them know numerous times with no success. This is at least the third time I'm trying to resolve this issue.

Loss:
$10
Pros:
  • Good articles good recipes
Cons:
  • Paid and not received

Preferred solution: Deliver product or service ordered

User's recommendation: It's a scam

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Beverly H Rnx

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| map-marker Mound, Minnesota

Received an unsolicited cookbook...

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AI Highlights
  • - Unsolicited cookbook desserts arrived.
  • - Postage of $14.85 was charged by USPS after I opened box, and I won't renew my subscription.

Received an unsolicited cookbook of desserts, one I would never order or use. Opened because I didn't know what it was.

When taken to USPO 30 miles away, I was charged $14.85 postage because I had opened the box and letter outside, when I had no idea what it was. It could have been a gift. Lesson learned. The postmaster said if not opened, it can be refused and also said how they get you; most people just buy it.

I consider this a scam and very bad business. You owe me $14.85 and an apology. I will not renew my subscription. I will share your shoddy business practice.

Never send me anything again. Caps for emphasis.

Loss:
$14
Pros:
  • Some good articles
Cons:
  • Sending unsolicited cookbook

Preferred solution: Full refund

User's recommendation: Do not open anything from this company write refused.

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Ginny C Oxo

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| map-marker Grove City, Ohio

I am more than a little peeved that in...

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AI Highlights
  • - Extra charges beyond the subscription annoy the subscriber.
  • - The magazine is a long-time go-to for recipes and tips; some recipes feel unusual.

I am more than a little peeved that in order to get access to all of your recipes, that on top of subscription cost, an additional cost is required for this. I have subscribed to your mag for years and it's always my go to for recipes and tips.

My only other complaint is that sometimes recipes in the mag are a little out there. Not something I would consider making.

Thank you, Ginny

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Linda B Lip

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| map-marker Vicksburg, Mississippi

CANCEL my subscription. Acct. No....

Cancel my subscription. Acct. No. SLV227008**** / 1# Expires Sept 26

Linda Banchetti

912 Eagle Lake Shore Rd.

Vicksburg, MS 39183

Please acknowledge that you cancelled it!

Preferred solution: Nothing just cancel my subscription!!

User's recommendation: Very hard to cancel subscription!!

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Patricia G Kmj

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| map-marker Fort Pierce, Florida

Cusrimer service wont take renewal promo on phone exokaibed i am out id chwcks to send paymwnt annd dont trust theyceill hinor that

Wiont take oayment ion phoine for rwnewal wiith promos total farce .so muchbfor southern living, rude and deceptive not politetnat allpromofor senios yet discriminatinginating not renewing seniir projonoon phone my necessary means to pay.no satisfaction guarantee when you cant even reenew it. Please stay away from thm not trustwothy or legigitimate.

I would sppreciate ethics

Lpleasedo not trust this. Company especialybifvyou senior seniorshis company ithwrs stay awayvand avoidfraudulent company, shameful but wontcare enoughto resolvedontvtrust stay away especially if you are a senior

User's recommendation: Dontvtrustcstaycawayfrom them

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Rylon Siq

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| map-marker Pasadena, Maryland

Haven’t received my magazine ordered in April

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I sent a check for $17 for 2 years of Southern Living at the end of April. I hadnt received any magazine yet.

Woman said I had a complementary issue sent but I hadnt received it yet. Then she said it would start coming in September and it would end September 28. Later I realized it should be 29. It was a 2 year deal.

Later that day I did get the complimentary copy but it came with an offer to enroll for the magazine.

I want my 2 years I paid for. Im not happy!

User's recommendation: Not good

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Herb Vze

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| map-marker Forest, Virginia

Received unrequested book and a bill

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I feel the problem was handled in a very p\rofessional manner. She did not need to contact anyone for what she was to do or for permission to do anything.

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Anonymous
map-marker Washington, District Of Columbia

Subscribe

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I paid for 2 years subscription to Southern Living magazine and NEVER received said item Contacing this company is IMPOSSIBLE. I paid by check...so getting a refund is also IMPOSSIBLE. This is a rip off...BUYER BEWARE

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Joyce L Poz

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I usually get my Southern Living...

I usually get my Southern Living magazine and Better Homes and Gardens magazine together. Today I just got BHG.

I canceled my subscription with BHG but not Southern Living. Is my subscription still valid?

I don't have my account number. I still want Southern Living magazine!

Pros:
  • Love the magazine

Preferred solution: Find out if my Southern Living Magazine account is still valid. I got BHG but not Southern Living and I usually get them together. I cancelled BHG not Southern Living.

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Brenda W Dwe

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| map-marker Conway, South Carolina

Missed my June edition and haven't...

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Missed my June edition and haven't received my July either. I love the magazine, but I should have gotten it on time.

Pros:
  • Fine magazine - great articles
Cons:
  • None known

Preferred solution: Deliver product or service ordered

User's recommendation: love the magazine, but its hard to read when it doesn't arrive on time

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Wilma F Kce
map-marker Warner Robins, Georgia

I do not want your msgazine

Stop sending free copies of your magazines to my home. I will never subscribe to your magazine, not ever!

Stop!

I did not ask for your magazine. I do not want your magazine!

Preferred solution: I just want you to stop sending your magazines to my home - Do not ever contact me about subscribing to your magazine.

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Kylo Fzk
map-marker Birmingham, Alabama

Cancel subscription

Dont need this anymore

Im old

House is decorated

Dont cook much anymore

HappyHappyHappyLikeLoveLoveLoveLoveLoveLove this is ridiculous. This is ridiculous.

This is ridiculous.

This is ridiculous. This is ridiculous.

User's recommendation: Yes as long as you need it. Good magazine

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Jane G Zhc

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| map-marker Atlanta, Georgia

Hello, We received a letter in the ***...

Hello, We received a letter in the US mail offering a book for $37.96. The letter is from Books Fulfillment Center P.O.

37377, ***, *** ***. Southern Living is shown on the letter that is enclosed with the same address.

The only way to decline the offer is to return their letter. No web site, No email address anywhere in the letter. If I do nothing, I will receive a book and a bill!

This is wrong!

This is all operating under the Southern Living name and logo.

This is a very bad business practice. It must stop.

Pros:
  • Good magazine
Cons:
  • Unsolicited offers

Preferred solution: Nothing! No more letters.

User's recommendation: Do not send this type of letter!

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