A recent Forum discussion brought up the issue that some of the sweepstakes run by magazines are set up to assume you want to subscribe.\u00a0 This is not true for all magazine sweepstakes, however there are some publishers that set up their entry forms this way.\u00a0 And before you ask, no, we cannot post the non-subscriber version of the entry form.\u00a0 When we try to include this link, their site automatically routes back to the subscription version.<\/p>\n
What to do?\u00a0 First off, read the entry form!\u00a0 Don't just go on autopilot and fill out the entry form, check to see what you are agreeing to when you enter.\u00a0 The magazines sweepstakes<\/a> default to the subscription version of the entry form, but that form has a link that will take you to the non-subscription version.\u00a0 Read the page; it's there.<\/p>\n If you fill out the subscription version by accident, you are not obligated to keep and pay for the subscription.\u00a0 There are several ways to cancel an unwanted subscription.\u00a0 You can go to their website, pull up your account, and process an online cancellation.\u00a0 You can call their customer service line and cancel and subscription.\u00a0 And can also cancel by writing “CANCEL” on the first bill and sending it back.\u00a0 However you choose to do it, you can cancel that subscription and not owe anything.<\/p>\n The magazine sweepstakes have some great prizes, but it's up to you to read the entry form carefully.\u00a0 If you don't want a magazine subscription, remember to look for the link that allows you to enter the sweepstakes<\/a> without subscribing.<\/p>