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13 January 2006, 10:43 AM
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does anyone know what the latest is with the delivery times of issue 8
I have tried contact form to them ............no reply as yet!!
I have tried contact form to them ............no reply as yet!!
13 January 2006, 01:13 PM
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yea but they have been sayng that for weeks (or is it months?)
I for one am not renewing my subscription until I see proof they can get issues out more than twice yearly.
at this rate if you committed to 24 issues oil might of run out before issue 24 hits the doormat!
I understand this is a new/start up magazine, but I have had other magazines from issue 1 without all these problems?
any news in issue 8 (whenever is does arrive) will surely be well out of date now.
I for one am not renewing my subscription until I see proof they can get issues out more than twice yearly.
at this rate if you committed to 24 issues oil might of run out before issue 24 hits the doormat!
I understand this is a new/start up magazine, but I have had other magazines from issue 1 without all these problems?
any news in issue 8 (whenever is does arrive) will surely be well out of date now.
13 January 2006, 01:52 PM
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don't think they haev ceased trading
they are just really really really really really slow
issue 7 was sooooo long ago it had a report on a the crimean war
and a new car by a mr ford called a model t
they are just really really really really really slow
issue 7 was sooooo long ago it had a report on a the crimean war
and a new car by a mr ford called a model t
13 January 2006, 05:21 PM
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I think the last word was it's out in Feb.. they have been really, really busy.....sending me emails about whats coming up in the next issue that is 
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13 January 2006, 07:36 PM
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We are still alive and kicking.
We expect all existing orders to arrive on doorsteps around the end of next week.
We have been 'really' busy behind the scenes and are working on some rather interesting articles and projects that the public have never seen before in an effort to move the magazine to the next level. This has made it very difficult for anyone to spend time in the office (during 9.30-5.30 hours) over the past couple of months.
Finally, I can annouce details of the brand new Subaru, soon to be featured in Scooby Magazine* ..........
Jon
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We expect all existing orders to arrive on doorsteps around the end of next week.
We have been 'really' busy behind the scenes and are working on some rather interesting articles and projects that the public have never seen before in an effort to move the magazine to the next level. This has made it very difficult for anyone to spend time in the office (during 9.30-5.30 hours) over the past couple of months.
Finally, I can annouce details of the brand new Subaru, soon to be featured in Scooby Magazine* ..........
Jon
*Only kidding
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13 January 2006, 09:16 PM
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Good to hear you are alive and kicking , so are we to expect a more regular apperance of the mag? As someone who subscribed pre launch to give you support, would be good to know what to expect from you in return..
, so are we to expect a more regular apperance of the mag? As someone who subscribed pre launch to give you support, would be good to know what to expect from you in return..
13 January 2006, 09:41 PM
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Originally Posted by BrynO
Good to hear you are alive and kicking , so are we to expect a more regular apperance of the mag? As someone who subscribed pre launch to give you support, would be good to know what to expect from you in return..
, so are we to expect a more regular apperance of the mag? As someone who subscribed pre launch to give you support, would be good to know what to expect from you in return..Regular publication is also been something that our re-structuring work has taken seriously. Measures have been taken to ensure that 2006 will not suffer the same problems as we've had in 2005. Older and Wiser, I think is the term that best describes that one.
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16 January 2006, 11:40 AM
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This has made it very difficult for anyone to spend time in the office (during 9.30-5.30 hours) over the past couple of months.
I mean, i am obviously wrong, but you have invented a new machine that writes the mag's for you? so that no one has to be there?
As i have stated in another thread, i paid for a 12 MONTH subscription in October 2004! And if this is how you intend to deliver and provide me that MONTHLY magazine, then i will not renew my subscription. It just is not worth it. You are not providing the service that i have paid for.
I do not consider one mag every 3, 4, or even 5 months to be acceptable at all.
We have only had 7 mag's in over 14 months.
But, like you said, if you are far too busy to be in the office, then hey, what the **** do i know.
16 January 2006, 11:57 AM
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Originally Posted by highlander68k
We have something in mind for a loyalty bonus. All will be revealed in due course
Regular publication is also been something that our re-structuring work has taken seriously. Measures have been taken to ensure that 2006 will not suffer the same problems as we've had in 2005. Older and Wiser, I think is the term that best describes that one.
Regular publication is also been something that our re-structuring work has taken seriously. Measures have been taken to ensure that 2006 will not suffer the same problems as we've had in 2005. Older and Wiser, I think is the term that best describes that one.
16 January 2006, 12:33 PM
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Originally Posted by MaDaSS
Err, correct me of i am wrong, but how the hell do you make a business out of writing magazines if no one can be arsed to be in the office to write it?
MaDaSS - YHPM regarding your other comments.
16 January 2006, 01:27 PM
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If you intended and advertised the mag to be a Monthly edition from the outset then i can understand why people are a little miffed, could you imagine the abuse the publishers of EVO mag would receive if the magazine was published when ever they felt like or filled it up. Maybe re-launch it and flog it every 2 months.
If people have payed for a twelve month subription expecting a mag every month and only getting 4 in over a twelve month period then i think judging by the comments you have got off lightly .
Not having a pop btw
because i'm sure it aint easy doing what you do but to be honest it does not come across as very proffesional.
If people have payed for a twelve month subription expecting a mag every month and only getting 4 in over a twelve month period then i think judging by the comments you have got off lightly .
Not having a pop btw
because i'm sure it aint easy doing what you do but to be honest it does not come across as very proffesional.
16 January 2006, 02:58 PM
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My two cents:
Be patient guys, If you paid for 12 issues, then -no doubt- you'll get 12 issues. Ok, so you may not get em monthly just yet, but I'm sure the regularity will improve with time. I dare say this is a steep learning curve for the small team at the magazine.
In the interim, I'll be enjoying a good quality magazine about scoobies as and when it arrives, be grateful that it exists and be hopeful that the frequency improves.
These negative comments aren't helping matters. One thing is for certain, whilst the team are on here apologising, they're not working on the mag, so lets let em get on with it, eh?
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Be patient guys, If you paid for 12 issues, then -no doubt- you'll get 12 issues. Ok, so you may not get em monthly just yet, but I'm sure the regularity will improve with time. I dare say this is a steep learning curve for the small team at the magazine.
In the interim, I'll be enjoying a good quality magazine about scoobies as and when it arrives, be grateful that it exists and be hopeful that the frequency improves.
These negative comments aren't helping matters. One thing is for certain, whilst the team are on here apologising, they're not working on the mag, so lets let em get on with it, eh?
NS04
16 January 2006, 03:00 PM
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Originally Posted by New_scooby_04
My two cents:
Be patient guys, If you paid for 12 issues, then -no doubt- you'll get 12 issues. Ok, so you may not get em monthly just yet, but I'm sure the regularity will improve with time. I dare say this is a steep learning curve for the small team at the magazine.
In the interim, I'll be enjoying a good quality magazine about scoobies as and when it arrives, be grateful that it exists and be hopeful that the frequency improves.
These negative comments aren't helping matters. One thing is for certain, whilst the team are on here apologising, they're not working on the mag, so lets let em get on with it, eh?
NS04
Be patient guys, If you paid for 12 issues, then -no doubt- you'll get 12 issues. Ok, so you may not get em monthly just yet, but I'm sure the regularity will improve with time. I dare say this is a steep learning curve for the small team at the magazine.
In the interim, I'll be enjoying a good quality magazine about scoobies as and when it arrives, be grateful that it exists and be hopeful that the frequency improves.
These negative comments aren't helping matters. One thing is for certain, whilst the team are on here apologising, they're not working on the mag, so lets let em get on with it, eh?
NS04
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16 January 2006, 03:27 PM
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Funny, some of the small owners club mags never had a problem producing and printing a nice glossy full colour monthly magazine, on time, every month with no delays. All with nice write ups, good usage of English, good photography, and highly indepth technical information (such as engine re-building, gearbox repairs etc). Most of which do so, on an amature basis and as a hobby.
So, what is their real excuse?
So, what is their real excuse?
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16 January 2006, 03:55 PM
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Originally Posted by kingofturds
they are doing their "research" down the pub with our subscription money
Better than what the government are doing with the money you pay in car tax, fuel duty.....etc....
NS04 *hic* *burp*
16 January 2006, 04:39 PM
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Originally Posted by New_scooby_04
My two cents:
Be patient guys, If you paid for 12 issues, then -no doubt- you'll get 12 issues. Ok, so you may not get em monthly just yet, but I'm sure the regularity will improve with time. I dare say this is a steep learning curve for the small team at the magazine.
In the interim, I'll be enjoying a good quality magazine about scoobies as and when it arrives, be grateful that it exists and be hopeful that the frequency improves.
These negative comments aren't helping matters. One thing is for certain, whilst the team are on here apologising, they're not working on the mag, so lets let em get on with it, eh?
NS04
Be patient guys, If you paid for 12 issues, then -no doubt- you'll get 12 issues. Ok, so you may not get em monthly just yet, but I'm sure the regularity will improve with time. I dare say this is a steep learning curve for the small team at the magazine.
In the interim, I'll be enjoying a good quality magazine about scoobies as and when it arrives, be grateful that it exists and be hopeful that the frequency improves.
These negative comments aren't helping matters. One thing is for certain, whilst the team are on here apologising, they're not working on the mag, so lets let em get on with it, eh?
NS04
above gets my vote as well, you can't exactly go and buy one of the other 10 Scooby focused magazines can you?
16 January 2006, 07:46 PM
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Originally Posted by New_scooby_04
My two cents:
Be patient guys, If you paid for 12 issues, then -no doubt- you'll get 12 issues. Ok, so you may not get em monthly just yet, but I'm sure the regularity will improve with time. I dare say this is a steep learning curve for the small team at the magazine.
In the interim, I'll be enjoying a good quality magazine about scoobies as and when it arrives, be grateful that it exists and be hopeful that the frequency improves.
These negative comments aren't helping matters. One thing is for certain, whilst the team are on here apologising, they're not working on the mag, so lets let em get on with it, eh?
NS04
Be patient guys, If you paid for 12 issues, then -no doubt- you'll get 12 issues. Ok, so you may not get em monthly just yet, but I'm sure the regularity will improve with time. I dare say this is a steep learning curve for the small team at the magazine.
In the interim, I'll be enjoying a good quality magazine about scoobies as and when it arrives, be grateful that it exists and be hopeful that the frequency improves.
These negative comments aren't helping matters. One thing is for certain, whilst the team are on here apologising, they're not working on the mag, so lets let em get on with it, eh?
NS04
16 January 2006, 08:04 PM
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Thanks to everyone who has had some input to this thread. We are confident that all of the negative issues raised in this thread are behind us now. I must also add that no money has been spent on pub-related research.
If there is anything people wish to discuss with us or bring to our attention, please contact us through 'our' web site. All notifications relevant to all subscribers and readers will be placed on our web site and/or emailed to people directly.
We hope you enjoy the forthcoming jam-packed issues of Scooby Magazine.
Jon
If there is anything people wish to discuss with us or bring to our attention, please contact us through 'our' web site. All notifications relevant to all subscribers and readers will be placed on our web site and/or emailed to people directly.
We hope you enjoy the forthcoming jam-packed issues of Scooby Magazine.
Jon
17 January 2006, 11:15 PM
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All great comments but can we actually have a date for Issue 8 please? The best form of customer service is information. Maybe put a release date on the forum you sponsor so we know when to expect the next issue?
18 January 2006, 08:11 PM
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^ Highlander said end of next week last week, so that should be by this weekend then
Wonder if issue 8 will have the results of the 'fuel cat' test started in issue 2 (IIRC) and never heard of since?? be intrested to know the outcome...
Wonder if issue 8 will have the results of the 'fuel cat' test started in issue 2 (IIRC) and never heard of since??
be intrested to know the outcome...
even mrs spec'c's sport (pre-turbo) in it.....