Errr, Motherhood Maternity

g8trkim · December 2009

So, I had a mysterious $20 bank charge for Parenting Magazine which I never ordered. So I call the number on the charge which goes to Parenting. They were very nice and refunded the money right away. I ask why I was charged and they said when you sign up for mailings with Motherhood Maternity the store automatically subscribes you to the magazine using your credit card. But they've had problems with associates not mentioning this to the customers. That's so messed up! The lady apologized, but it's not like it was even her fault. Anyway, so keep an eye on your bank accounts.

LouRN09 · December 2009

Ah yeah I remember another bumpie saying before how this happened to her! That's awful! My sister and BIL actually got me a subscription to that magazine b/c they both loved it for their two kids, so it may actually be pretty good! But, I would rather sign up for it myself (or as a gift) than for MM to be so sneaky about it.

Alyssa102 · December 2009

Thanks for the heads up!

robinsokj · December 2009

They asked me if I would like to opt in...I said no. How sneaky and unethical.

sadiwest · December 2009

In defense of the MM near me (not that anyone needs to be defended or wants MM to be defended) but our saleslady was VERY upfront with us on this, highlighting the phone number to cancel and rules on everything she handed us.

I cancelled before the trial ended with no problem. I guess it depends on the store or salespeople and I've heard the same story you experienced from a few people. Too bad they can't just be up front--it's still a good deal to be able to test it out, just let people KNOW they need to cancel. I don't get it.

MNgirl326 · December 2009

I started gettting the magazine as well, and didn't know about the charge. I noticed the charge as well and called about it.

But, I like the magazine, so I decided to just keep it and not worry about it.

stgn01 · December 2009

The Motherhood store here just asks if you want 2 free copies. They never say anything about signing you up, but I knew that's what they did. I have fallen for this trick in the past and now when anyone offers me something free like that, I just turn it down.

Sneaky, sneaky!

amessec · December 2009

I didn't know this so thanks for the post....im going to be sure and call before they take it out of my account.

JenCrabbe13 · December 2009

The same thing happened to me yesterday. I was checking my account and see this $20 charge. The company said that they would refund it with no problem. It wouldn't have been so bad if I had a choice about the subscription or if the two magazines that I did receive came in a timely manner.