Dotdash Meredith
Dotdash Meredith Overview
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Dotdash Meredith reviews show a 2.1 star rating from 15 customer reviews and mostly dissatisfied consumers. Rating distribution skewed unfavorable. Pros: none. Cons: magazines not delivered, no product, no refund. Many ask for a refund. Complaints center on customer service, billing practices, high price level and unexpected auto renewal charges.
Key Takeaways for Future Customers
- Check renewal dates and monitor subscriptions to avoid unexpected charges.
- Document orders and returns; expect delays contacting customer service.
- Ask about refund policies before purchasing.
Negative Feedback / Risk Areas
- Frequent customer complaints about billing and refunds.
- Unordered books or magazines sent and billed.
- Difficulty reaching support and long wait times for subscription issues.
Positive Feedback
No pros reported by reviewers at this time.
The generated data is based on reviews and questionnaires provided by PissedConsumer.com users.
Dotdash Meredith reviews show a 2.1 star rating from 15 customer reviews and mostly dissatisfied consumers. Rating distribution skewed unfavorable. Pros: none. Cons: magazines not delivered, no product, no refund. Many ask for a refund. Complaints center on customer service, billing practices, high price level and unexpected auto renewal charges.
Key Takeaways for Future Customers
- Check renewal dates and monitor subscriptions to avoid unexpected charges.
- Document orders and returns; expect delays contacting customer service.
- Ask about refund policies before purchasing.
Negative Feedback / Risk Areas
- Frequent customer complaints about billing and refunds.
- Unordered books or magazines sent and billed.
- Difficulty reaching support and long wait times for subscription issues.
Positive Feedback
No pros reported by reviewers at this time.
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Verified Reviewer |Love Crane humidifier and need assistance to receive Martha Stewart magazines
- - Have not received 10 Martha Stewart Living issues; humidifier receipt sent.
- - Need the exact vinegar-to-water ratio for cleaning; vinegar and water are referenced.
I have not received the 10 issues of Martha Stewart Living magazines, sent off receipt of humidifier. Also a question misplaced instructions to put vinegar and water to clean.
How much vinegar vs water to fill tank with water also.
Many thanks for your attention to this concern. Have a wonderful day.
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Verified Reviewer |Automatic renewal for People magazine at a high rate. I was able to cancel the 2 charges right away. Thank you. It would be great for a reminder prior to auto renewal, if possible, instead.
People magazine surrendered my subscription. The charges were quite close together and expensive. I did not receive any notification of the upcoming renewal and the rate of renewal.
Preferred solution: Full refund
User's recommendation: Pay attention to renewal dates do you are aware of Soto charge and the rate.
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Verified ReviewerResolved: Refund
- - Canceled subscription after not receiving the magazine.
- - Refund to a card ending in xxxx, which isn't mine, and no one will investigate.
I ordered a subscription online and ended up canceling it because I never received the magazine. I requested a refund and was told it was issued to my credit card.
I never received the refund to the credit card I used. They keep saying they refunded the money to a credit card with the last 4 numbers xxxx. That isn't my credit card number. I have repeatedly called, and no one will help.
It's impossible to get anyone to help. They are like robots and won't investigate what has gone wrong.
- No refund
- No product
- Poor customer service
Preferred solution: Full refund
User's recommendation: Do not order from them.
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Verified Reviewer |My subscription
- - Regrets subscribing to People magazine.
- - Feels the content is too political.
- - Michelle Obama cover criticized; wants current First Lady covered.
I just got a subscription for People and now I am regretting my decision. It seems like you are becoming too political.
Michelle Obama is on the cover?? What about our beautiful current First Lady? Also, no coverage about the freed hostages that were in captivity for 2 years??? Just a little half-page article??
You're becoming 'fake news' also. I'm sick of Michelle Obama's 'poor me' *** Wish I didn't already pay for my subscription; won't happen again.
Preferred solution: Iwhy aren't they covering some of the wonderful things the new administration has done the trade deals,the wars and conflicts he has helped endangered most significantly the FREED HOSTAGES I don't understand why that's not news worthy to this magazine.
User's recommendation: Save your money
The Annual Appointment Book should have been shipped weeks ago.
As of October 1, 2025, the Annual Appointment Book should have been shipped weeks ago. No explanation was provided by Customer Service why the appointment book has not been shipped.
Return books
Need address to return books. Post office says the address you gave us is not correct. Please help us!
Pissed consumer
My call went unanswered and my subsequent email the customer support team was also never responded to.
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Verified ReviewerSubscribtion not ordered
- - I want to unsubscribe because I never subscribed.
- - It's impossible to reach anyone at any number.
- - I'm filing a claim with American Express.
Never received an answer. They're just crooks.
I want to unsubscribe, since I never subscribed to begin with. Impossible to get anyone at any number.
I don't even know why you're sending this for me to rate, since nothing has been done. I'm putting a claim in with my American Express.
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Verified Reviewer |Return SL ANNUAL RECIPES 2024
I want to return the above-referenced book at your expense since I did not order this book. There was no return information sent with the book, only a bill.
Preferred solution: Book returned at Meredith's expense.
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Verified ReviewerNot receiving my one year subscription of better homes and gardens.
- - Card sent 10/28/24 for 1-year subscription.
- - Called the magazine twice; no results.
- - Second call; supervisor asked; magazine not received; disconnected.
I sent in a card on 10/28/24 for a 1-year subscription. I have called Better Homes and Gardens twice and am not getting any results. My second call was today. I asked for a supervisor after getting the run around with a representative. They completely disconnected me. Why have I not received the magazine?
Belinda Weaver
12108 State Hwy CC
Lancaster, MO 63548
Phone: 660-216-****
- No pros at this time
- Magazine has not been delivered
Preferred solution: Deliver product or service ordered
User's recommendation: I would not recommend
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Verified ReviewerResolved: Invoices for a returned book
- - Returned the book unopened; Cancel written on package.
- - Did not order; returned invoice; account # 30862****; will not pay $50.62; stop billing.
Company fixed the issue and I have been provided with apology.
I was sent a copy of the Southern Living Desserts book which I returned unopened to you. I wrote 'Cancel' on the package.
I also returned the invoice to you with 'Returned' written on it. My account # is 30862****. I did not order this book and will not pay $50.62 for an item I did not keep. You state that I am not obliged to buy anything.
That doesn't seem to be the case. Please stop billing me for an item that I do not want and have already returned to you.
User's recommendation: Don't order the books
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Verified ReviewerEnd automatic renewal of magazine
I cannot reach due to a robot answering phone calls. Please end my subscription to Fly Fisherman. Kate Withers
Preferred solution: Full refund
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Verified Buyer |This review is from a real person who provided valid contact information and hasn't been caught misusing, spamming or abusing our website. Check our FAQ
Verified ReviewerI did not order this book
- - I did not order BHG New Ckbk Everyday Baking.
- - I ordered and received BHG Everyday Cooking; I want to return it.
Hello, I did not order the BHG New Ckbk - Everyday Baking. I did order and receive the BHG Everyday Cooking.
But I did not order Everyday Baking. I would like to send it back. I cannot afford this book so close to Christmas. How do I send it back?
Please allow a return.
I can't afford this book. I did not order it.
Preferred solution: I did not order this book and can’t afford to buy it now at Christmas.
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Verified ReviewerBooks and bills without an order
They have no customer service to stop them from sending items not ordered or wanted, and then billing for them.
Preferred solution: No further non-ordered items with bills
User's recommendation: Ordering Better Homes & Gardens put us on their scam list
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Verified ReviewerDiscussed with your customer service.
I called numerous times and kept getting the same thing. Your wait time is 24 mins.and 31 secs.
I tried again a couple of days later.
This time just music nothing else. Frustrated, I just hung up.
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Verified ReviewerReturn book on 11/19/24
Recently received unordered book on Applique. do not need or want. returned UPS 11/19/24 to the address indicated on invoice: Return to Distribution Services 1 Meredith Way Des Moines, Iowa 50380 cost was $23.02.
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