I just got my Sept/Oct issue and got up from the computer after reading your question...mine is fine..other than it looks as though the cover and first few pages went through a grinder on the top half of the pages...didn't miss anything tho........
I missed an issue when coming home from Florida after the winter months and called them. They were wonderful and sent me another issue..no hassles at all.
try calling them...good luck..MJ in NJ