Do you get tons of Free Mags because of Budget101?

FreebieQueen · #1 (**permalink**) 03-12-2009, 11:10 AM

Do you have a messload of subscriptions each month because of the free Magazines you've found on Budget101?

Here's what I do with my Magazines.... Once I have read the magazine, I place a 2x4 Sticker over the Label (that contains my name/addy) and I drop them off at the following places:

Waiting rooms in:

Car Dealerships- sportsman mags, field & stream, family magazines,etc
Doctor/Pediatricians Offices - family mags like good housekeeping, fitness, prevention, etc
Chiropractors Offices- family mags like good housekeeping, fitness, prevention, etc
Lawyers Offices - family mags, decor magazine, fashion magazines, etc.
Laundromats - any kind of magazine, children's books
Nursing Homes/ Senior Centers - Gardening mags, Good Housekeeping, fashion, elle, martha stewart, etc
Salons- Fashion magazines, they often show off great haircuts!

I also do this when I come across children's books or coloring books that I don't need/want.

If you would like to help promote Budget101.com and would like 2x4 stickers with "Compliments of Member {your username here} , please let us know. (Please only request these if you really intend to use them, as they are rather expensive to print/send; supplies limited.

wilbe95 · #2 (**permalink**) 03-12-2009, 01:40 PM

This is a great idea Liss. I also like taking them to the Senior Centers, hospitals, hair salon and fitness centers.

Tarrien · #3 (**permalink**) 03-12-2009, 07:24 PM

I usually just leave them to rot, but I like your ideas better, I get Nickelodeon magazine so if I dropped it off somewhere I'm sure some bored kid waiting for their parents to hurry up would love to read it.

justicemsb · #4 (**permalink**) 03-12-2009, 07:25 PM

I give my magazines to a local woman, who sends them to the troops in Afghanistan.

JoAnn · #5 (**permalink**) 03-12-2009, 09:39 PM

Liss, This is a wonderful idea. Recycle / Advertising. I take my magazines to my Chiropractor/Massage Therapist--the girls & other patients really enjoy them. My niece will ask me if I have any magazines that she can take to the salon that she works at..My sister in law also takes books & magazines that the family doesn't use any more, to the nursings home.

Niddi · #6 (**permalink**) 03-13-2009, 01:32 AM

I've been afraid to order the free magazines figuring I would get stuck with a bill in the end and then have a hassle on my hands.

Reesie271 · #7 (**permalink**) 03-13-2009, 01:37 AM

i take them to work at the nursing home for the seniors and their families to use and enjoy;

jkpjohnson · #8 (**permalink**) 03-13-2009, 06:58 AM

I live in an apartment complex, have started a magazine rack, I order all thinking SOMEONE will enjoy. After 1 month, Mike brings them to work!

I have only received a couple of bills (normally from the higher end magazines). Just write CANCEL on the bill, never any further issues.

jkpjohnson · #9 (**permalink**) 03-13-2009, 07:12 AM

I guess I could order some AD labels, probally save me some time from scratching off my personal info.

Hard to believe $1.75 per page (all shipping), why not format a label for others to use and print from home. Maybe set a limit (points, # of posts, date joined, ........)

I have no problem putting a AD label over my personal info, I think it is a great idea. I love the site and try to tell everyone about it.

FreebieQueen · #10 (**permalink**) 03-15-2009, 10:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Niddi

I've been afraid to order the free magazines figuring I would get stuck with a bill in the end and then have a hassle on my hands.

Niddi, I currently receive 19 free magazines (as you can see from my photos above) and I've only ever been billed 1x. Sometimes they will send a renewal notice which can look like a bill, but I always write "Cancel" across the front and send it back.