After settling down in India during September, 2008, I subscribed fo many Indian Magazines.
Most of the magazines had attractive gifts if you subscribe for 3 years.
India Today(English) advertised 26% saving on cover price+’Timex Watch’ and’Mystery gift worth Rs.300/- for three years subscription. I paid Rs.2900/- against regular price of Rs.4800/-, online using my Credit Card during the first week of December, 2008.
They promptly acknowledged my payment and started sending their Magazines from 1st week of January, 2009.
As I didn’t get thegifts till middle of March, I sent an e-mail to them. I got a reply from the as below:
*"On Thu, Apr 2, 2009 at 11:07 PM, WECARE wrote:Dear Mr. Ross,
This is with reference to your e-mail. We regret to inform you that the dispatches for the subscription gift are held due to certain logistical reasons. These gifts are currently in the process of being shipped in and the replenishments are expected to be with us within3-4 weeks. Hope you shall bear with us in the interim
Please feel free to get back to us for further assistance/clarifications.
Assuring you of the best possible services, always.
Regards,
Mohit
Executive-Customer Care."*
After continues follow up I received’Timex Watch’ in the middle of June, 2009.after 6 months!. But till now I have not received the’Mystery Gift’. It remains a’Mystery’ still!
I sent many reminders, I receive only automatic respond, but they are keeping their " Mouth Shut!"
*I also like to warn you, neveer become a member of their’Book Club’ You will have no beefit other than loosing your membership fees!