I didn't renew my subscription because I wasn't using any of the patterns featured in the magazine. Too many free patterns on the internet.

When your subscription is down to the last issue you will get a notice. All the others, just toss in the trash.

The expiration month for your subscription is in small abbreviated print on the label of your magazine. I check that date when I start receiving renewal notices or "bills" and then just through the notices away, unless it truly is about to expire. I just got a renewal notice for a magazine that I have received two issues. It is irritating to say the least.

What magazine is doing this???...so I can make sure I never subscribe to it. Most of them send constant notices for renewal but not past due bills. Sounds shady.

You have to watch carefully, I get notices from a secondary company for magazines I haven't taken in years. I even called and asked to be removed from their mailing list and they still come. So I just throw them out.

It helps to keep a 3 x 5 card for each publication. Name of magazine, check number, date, and length of subscription is listed on the card. When the 'notices to renew' come, quick check my file to know whether to remit or toss.