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Just got this packet in the mail, complete with a National Tire-Battery! and a crappy bowl scraper. As a chef myself, I was sort of intrigued. Getting this happened to coincide with subscribing to a very reputable magazine based out of Vermont, "Cooks Illustrated". Upon further research, over fifty of the initial hits I got on Google yielded very VERY negative results. Seems to be that the membership results in them sending you books with fake invoices asking you to pay them money, and the products they send you to "test" are flimsy, poorly built items that even an OC housewife could discredit. Hope this helps! I sent it all back to them ripped up in their pre-paid envelope. 128fa53  Comments (50) |
| 1. Written by Slatanicslayerfan on April 26, 2012 from -, -, US Wow, I am so glad I found this site! I was falling for this but reading these comments changed my mind. With me, they are asking for two years of dues ($24) and that I must buy the book they sent me in order to receive a product to test. I really like the book they sent ($12), and I really like the ceramic knife. However, after reading about this scam, I will be sending the book back and cancelling. Thank you, PissedConsumer, for making me aware... |
| 2. Written by W.B. on March 24, 2012 from atlanta, georgia, US I was just about to pay dues to join the cooking club, but I am wondering has anyone enjoyed being a member of this club? They said if I pay by credit card, they would automaticly renew my membership using my credit card without my say so.(OH NO)But I will say the magazine is good. |
| 3. Written by disappointed on March 13, 2012 from denver, colorado, US Such a wonderful idea if management followed thru. Instead of hasseling so many people for 12 dollars invest in forming something you claim to be. A free gift is a free gift, you should not have to pay dues, go to non-existent web sites to order a second time, or wait for lengthy times on hold to talk to a person |
| 4. Written by lynn on March 13, 2012 from denver, colorado, US am cancelling--they promise stuff, send a bill with all the hoops you have to jump thru to get "Your Free Gifts", one of which is mailing a check first. Don't have time for the games----products may be great but joining is not what you are promise. You need to do several more things you are told about when the first statement comes. Free gifts have more strings attached. After 6 weeks, I still have nothing |
| 5. Written by Kacey on February 25, 2012 from new york, new york, US I really feel like a ***. I fell for it hook ,line, and sinker................I wish I knew.... |
| 6. Written by CHARLES MORREELS on February 21, 2012 from lancaster, pennsylvania, US FOR VALID REASONS experienced by MANY OF YOU I REQUESTED REFUND OF MY COOKING CLUB MEMBERSHIP FEE, I WENT IN CIRCLES WITH CCC CHECKS ISSUED WERE NEVER RECIEVED,TRACES WERE DONEFOR CHECKS I NEVER RECIEVED, ON AND ON FOR SEVERAL MOS AND 5 OR 6 FOLLOW-UPCALLS AND E MAILS AND COMPLAINTS..JUST GOT MY CHECK THANKS TO BBB TO WHOM I COMPLAINED,EASY TO DO AND QUICK RESULTS.KUDOS TO THE BETTER BUSINESS BUREAU |
| 7. Written by don on February 16, 2012 from cleveland, ohio, US i cancel 4 weeks ago and got nothins yat. |
| 8. Written by georgiegirl on February 11, 2012 from boise, idaho, US I have been a subscriber of Cooking Club of America for 5 years now but will not renew my subscription due to unethical practices. I have received unsolicited calendars twice now. It is such a headache to return the merchandise because they send the product in flimsy packaging that cannot be used again AND i am expected to pay the postage! The nerve! Costumer service was not helpful at all. I have been sent at least three bills in the mail requesting payment or demanding I return it, conveniently, at my cost. I actually like the magazine but I will not put up with these slimy business practices any further. Buyers Beware! |
| 9. Written by M&M mom on February 6, 2012 from los angeles, california, US Thanks so much for the comments. Just ripped up my reply card and hopefully saved a lot of future headaches!! |
| 10. Written by Beverly Johns on February 3, 2012 from jacksonville, florida, US Just got the packet from Cooking Club of America. Thanks to all of your comments, I donated it to my shredder !  |
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