tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11066657.post1060119264986764054..comments2024-02-08T09:27:27.492-05:00Comments on Canadian Magazines: YES and KNOW kids' science magazines closed suddenlyD. B. Scotthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13959665689155236724noreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11066657.post-3629009320317506852012-12-09T10:59:42.901-05:002012-12-09T10:59:42.901-05:00I am angry as I ordered two subscriptions last Cma...I am angry as I ordered two subscriptions last Cmas 2011 and I thought my grandchildren in Toronto were receiving the magazines. I had no idea that they did not get the magazines and that I was not notified of the closure of the company. It is wrong to take people's money for a subscription and then not fulfill a promise. Everyone who paid for subscriptions should be reimbursed!!!!Donna donna Richardsonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11066657.post-9469492554955145402012-11-28T15:48:11.476-05:002012-11-28T15:48:11.476-05:00Please be advised that Peter Piper Publishing Inc....Please be advised that Peter Piper Publishing Inc. ceased operations in February 2012. As of December 1, 2012, Peter Piper Publishing Inc. is no longer in a position to issue refunds. We thank you for your past patronage and support and sincerely apologize for any inconvenience.<br />The Legal Department of Peter Piper Publishing Inc.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11066657.post-42828056020571345992012-11-28T14:44:09.490-05:002012-11-28T14:44:09.490-05:00I too paid for a gift sub to run for 2012 and 2013...I too paid for a gift sub to run for 2012 and 2013 and received nothing. Really want to thank G.Ma for providing the refund info (Mad Science (legal@madscience.org) subject line: Attention Ariel and Ron Shlien) most helpful. Will try to get my money back but it's Nov 2012 now.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14501159189176923719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11066657.post-44588137964868848002012-11-05T15:32:37.749-05:002012-11-05T15:32:37.749-05:00My children enjoyed these magazines greatly. Their...My children enjoyed these magazines greatly. Their subscriptions were a gift from their aunt. It's truly a pity that the magazines are gone. sighEsther Parishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14330224814734640943noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11066657.post-69121364305770351072012-10-15T13:44:17.202-04:002012-10-15T13:44:17.202-04:00Went looking to renew a subscription for my niece ...Went looking to renew a subscription for my niece and nephew. Was saddened to see that the magazine had closed. As a B.C. Special Needs Teacher I thought the magazines were fantastic. One of my best memories, of a visit with my 7 year old nephew, was sitting and reading all the back issues he had. As we each read our own issue he would lean over and point out the hidden creature in the margin or Lynn Knoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11066657.post-4123893088219747512012-10-07T11:51:28.159-04:002012-10-07T11:51:28.159-04:00Send a polite letter via email to Mad Science (leg...Send a polite letter via email to Mad Science (legal@madscience.org) subject line: Attention Ariel and Ron Shlien. Include all your subscription info. They will send a refund .... on your original credit card or via a cheque, minus the value of the one magazine received. It worked for me.G.Manoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11066657.post-84526977981025507862012-09-26T16:23:25.575-04:002012-09-26T16:23:25.575-04:00No wonder my change of address e-mail was bounced ...No wonder my change of address e-mail was bounced back to me. I think my nephew got only one magazine out of a two-year subscription. Too bad, because he really thought the magazine was good.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11066657.post-5248385490029308872012-09-21T23:44:55.751-04:002012-09-21T23:44:55.751-04:00Just found out that my grandson had not been recei...Just found out that my grandson had not been receiving his annual subscription. He has received 1 magazine and nothing more. The Company obviously knew well that they were going down the tubes so scooped as much new subscription money as possible in the Christmas season then pulled the pin .............crooked bunch of bastards!!!! What goes around will come around you'll get yours someday!!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11066657.post-92200601856054193382012-09-21T07:53:40.362-04:002012-09-21T07:53:40.362-04:00I am disgusted that this magazine has taken people...I am disgusted that this magazine has taken peoples money and then failed to deliver on the subscriptions. My son received one issue then not a word from the company regarding closure. I am disappointed and disgusted that the company could pile up their cash from innocent people and close up with not a word or refund to anyone. Terrible. Will never get another subscription ever!!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11066657.post-50236432133626188902012-09-05T16:43:15.560-04:002012-09-05T16:43:15.560-04:00I just found out that my granddaughter only receiv...I just found out that my granddaughter only received one issue of the magazine. I guess I am out the full subscription price! Is there any update on this blog - it is now Sept. 2012.amodranoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11066657.post-21008430881275798412012-08-03T20:55:25.624-04:002012-08-03T20:55:25.624-04:00Who takes your money delivers one magazine and th...Who takes your money delivers one magazine and then doesn't bother to let you know they are defunct. They should have to refund our money. Any class action lawsuits being brought up against them?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11066657.post-53098167595591898302012-07-27T19:28:16.301-04:002012-07-27T19:28:16.301-04:00I didn't even know that one, it was truly Cana...I didn't even know that one, it was truly Canadian and two, that it was started and run by just two people. If I had known I would've bought subscriptions for sure. This is the kind of info that should be out there so that people know what's behind the magazine. Hopefully they'll start another one.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11066657.post-28159976293598762682012-07-04T17:08:40.179-04:002012-07-04T17:08:40.179-04:00My sons have been subscribing to the KNOW magazine...My sons have been subscribing to the KNOW magazine for a few years - entering poetry and artwork for the various themes. They had their works published several times and received such joy with each publication. Such an incredible loss for everyone - we were so excited that the magazine was Canadian - the content was incredible, and we always encouraged others to read it. Thank you to the Hensen Family, Brampton ONnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11066657.post-90116063309195721182012-07-04T13:47:01.806-04:002012-07-04T13:47:01.806-04:00I have a order already going with them for my neph...I have a order already going with them for my nephew. He is only 8. He just tolded me he was not getting his magazine. Where and who do I contact for a new order or refund.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11066657.post-37217536020002537942012-06-26T14:46:14.764-04:002012-06-26T14:46:14.764-04:00Well, I am only now clueing in as we realised that...Well, I am only now clueing in as we realised that it had been some time since we had received an issue. I have been giving the magazines as gifts for over 6 years- this year I got a 2 year subscription for every kid on my list (a lot, and a big expense for a mom who is earning a pittance running a home day care...). Needless to say I am very frustrated by this!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11066657.post-66450716938003716752012-06-25T21:27:00.670-04:002012-06-25T21:27:00.670-04:00I am ------- pisted to know I paid money for and g...I am ------- pisted to know I paid money for and gave a gift to a child who will not recieve anything. we could have been given notice, I WILL NEVER BUY ANOTHER MAGAZINE FROM READERS DIGEST OR ANYTHING ELSE.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11066657.post-61967685499503595832012-06-23T12:38:37.703-04:002012-06-23T12:38:37.703-04:00I renewed for my granddaughter, late 2011 and subs...I renewed for my granddaughter, late 2011 and subscribed for my grandson at the same time - just found out they haven't been receiving them and find out the situation via the internet today. I'm out $90.00. Are we going to get our money back someday?<br /><br />LynnAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11066657.post-14714299229709816582012-06-19T04:04:47.864-04:002012-06-19T04:04:47.864-04:00I'd bought my daughter a two-year subscription...I'd bought my daughter a two-year subscription to Know at Christmas with a few back issues under the tree. She was excited when it arrived in January and has eagerly anticipated the never to arrive next edition. <br /><br />I understand it is normal practice in the case of a publication's closure to deliver an appropriate substitute until the subscriptions run out... We never heard Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11066657.post-40815519606834589742012-05-27T01:44:57.289-04:002012-05-27T01:44:57.289-04:00We received one magazine out of our one year gift ...We received one magazine out of our one year gift subscription. Mad Science took people's money knowing they were going to shut down the publication. As far as I am concerned, this is stealing. Mad Science will never get any of my business and I will be sure to spread the word to all my friends.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11066657.post-71309580891047263862012-05-08T00:11:25.557-04:002012-05-08T00:11:25.557-04:00Thanks for this post. I noticed too late that the ...Thanks for this post. I noticed too late that the magazine subscription I was giving as a gift had not shown up. I'm really furious that the Mad Science Group was taking subscription money right up until the last day. It's unethical, in my opinion.Wrath Of Momhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12493475195269575941noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11066657.post-56734011778877711402012-02-29T11:40:04.470-05:002012-02-29T11:40:04.470-05:00So sorry to hear of this loss to the Canadian chil...So sorry to hear of this loss to the Canadian children's magazine publishing community. David Garrison and Shannon Hunt are to be commended for their significant contribution to the industry and to the lives of so many young readers and their families over the years.Deb Morrisonnoreply@blogger.com