a minor mystery bound in paper pages

[silveraspen]

Today when I picked up my mail, I noticed that a copy of Entertainment Weekly's holiday movie preview issue was included. I was pleased, even though I figured it was misdelivered

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[silveraspen]

Aha, thank you for the information! That's probably it, then.

And yes, it was a very pleasant surprise. :)

[babezilla1]

And I was going to mention that angelinamaria did it for me. Even got it sent to Canada. :-)
Now your benefactor needs to come forward!

[rimestock]

My guess was actually going to be that EW sent it to you on purpose, in hopes that you would then subscribe. I think I like the other option better. It makes the world a kinder place. :)

[nethm]

On a more sinister note, Luke once inadvertently "signed up" for a "free" trial subscription to something like EW by not REFUSING it when he checked out at like Media Play or Tower Records or something. They included the "offer" on the receipt, so that (as I understand it) by signing his credit card receipt and not explicitly rejecting the offer, he "accepted" it. He got like 3 issues free, and then was billed ridiculous amounts for a subscription he never intended to get--it was a huge mess to get it removed. I like the "surprise gift from a friend" theory better, but be wary of companies that market that way, because there almost certainly will be a bill or at least an attempt to get you to sign up down the road. Sorry to be negative. ;)

[tigerlilyaj]

Ack. I had the same thing happen, with some weird technical magazine that wasn't close to anything I would read or understand and cost like $50/year. It took several phone calls and debates, but the charge finally came off.