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    Old 09-05-2010, 04:47 PM
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    I think they should have one copy not in plastic so we can see it. They can just write it off and it could be marked "not for sale". That way we could see inside and make our decision.
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    Old 09-05-2010, 04:52 PM
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    The only one I ever see in the plastic is Fon's and Porter The other are all open. I just got 2 last week
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    Old 09-05-2010, 07:28 PM
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    Originally Posted by Ada Shiela
    Didn't think of 'thumbing through before' that could be a health risk if people moisten their thumb in mouth and then turn pages :shock:

    True of any library book.
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    Old 09-06-2010, 01:11 AM
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    I gave up buying Australian Patchwork and Quilting - and their other patchwork magazines years ago. They package them in plastic AND add another one or 2 back copies they can't get rid of, THEN make you pay for the extras as well as the current issue.

    The only magazine I buy that is in plastic, is Australian Quilter's Companion - in fact it is the *only* Australian quilting magazine I do buy. The reason that is in plastic, is because they include a DVD in a hard case on a quilting technique. You can imagine how many of those that would go missing if they weren't wrapped.
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    Old 09-06-2010, 03:41 AM
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    I quit subscription except to QuilterWorld. I became tired of F&P. I was looking forward to their 25 anniversary, but I was disappointed. The only reason I still rec QW is because DH renewed for 2 yrs. Without asking me. He is a good man
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    Old 09-06-2010, 04:25 AM
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    Judy thanks for this web site. It is great.. I too stopped buying quilt magazines, but am always tempted when I walk buy them.
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    Old 09-06-2010, 04:27 AM
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    Originally Posted by craftiladi
    Hmmmm I suspect thats exactly why they do it so people like you & me can't thumb through them. Here in Utah the only quilt magazine that comes sealed in plastic F & P but it always has been. I really scaled back on my magazine subscriptions a couple yrs ago when the prices just worth the content, espically when there seems to be so many ads.
    Me too. If I can't find a pattern on the internet or in the books I have that I like, then I'm pretty picky.
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    Old 09-06-2010, 04:29 AM
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    Originally Posted by mar32428
    Originally Posted by craftiladi
    Hmmmm I suspect thats exactly why they do it so people like you & me can't thumb through them. Here in Utah the only quilt magazine that comes sealed in plastic F & P but it always has been. I really scaled back on my magazine subscriptions a couple yrs ago when the prices just worth the content, espically when there seems to be so many ads.
    Me too. If I can't find a pattern on the internet or in the books I have that I like, then I'm pretty picky.
    Oh, Another thing. I have learned more and had more questions answered here on the Board than all the magazines put together.
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    Old 09-06-2010, 04:47 AM
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    I not only quit quilting mags but am in the process of stopping all the mags I now get when the subscrip expires. Need to watch my pennies. I do feel a bit sorry for the mag companies in that they are losing so many subscribers, hope they can keep going so their employees stay employed.
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    Old 09-06-2010, 04:55 AM
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    I'm with you all the way re: mags in stores. I have a sub to Quilters World; it comes wrapped in plastic. I'm glad of this because there are time I get mail that is completed ripped half way across the first 4 or 5 pages.Does anyone else have problems with their mail?
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