International Renewals

Help Discussion in 'BeerAdvocate Talk' started by mdagnew, Jan 9, 2015.

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  1. mdagnew

    mdagnew Grand Pooh-Bah (3,696) May 18, 2005 Northern Ireland
    Pooh-Bah Society

    I knew my subscription was up soon so i thought i'd would renew it in good time... when i try to renew i get the following message -
    • International renewals are no longer accepted
    What gives ? Is this final ? I didn't get any notification regarding this change...

    I'm a founding subscriber and love the magazine - i'll me a touch miffed if i can't get it any more. I know i can get the electronic version but i prefer reading physical magazines.
     
  2. Todd

    Todd Founder (13,254) Aug 23, 1996 Finland
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  3. 8Phoenix

    8Phoenix Aspirant (247) May 13, 2006 Australia

    As a fellow international founding subscriber (Australia, now New Zealand).
    I am sad to see no more delivery despite getting all issues 1-96. That is 8 years. Even more disappointed to miss out on the big #100 and 10 years.

    I hope to see in future bulk buy for us international founding subscribers of getting whole year in one go. Electronic I was told is not same full content as print? Although I am awaiting iOS version for my iPad.
     
  4. bhami

    bhami Initiate (0) Jul 27, 2006 Australia

    Yep. As a founding subscriber from Australia I am very disappointed.
     
  5. Keene

    Keene Initiate (0) Sep 11, 2009 Washington

    The digital edition available through Google Play is no different than the print magazine. Download a single issue for $0.99 or sign up for a free trial. And yes, an iOS version is on the horizon. (P.S. 2015 is our 8th year in print.)
     
  6. Todd

    Todd Founder (13,254) Aug 23, 1996 Finland
    Staff Super Mod Pooh-Bah Society Trader

    So are we. We had many discussions around it, but ultimately we didn't feel comfortable charging what we had to for international subscriptions and how unreliable delivery became.

    Like @Keene mentioned, you can grab it from Google Play Newsstand. And there's a 30 day free trial.
     
  7. dogin26

    dogin26 Devotee (378) Jan 10, 2014 Australia

    This sucks. Nothing beats a physic magazine or paper. Sad to read this but hope the future is full of internationally shipped Beer Advocate mags.
     
  8. Keene

    Keene Initiate (0) Sep 11, 2009 Washington

    We're also fans of print (obviously) and regret that we've had to suspend international subscriptions for the time being. With that said, please note that in addition to Google Play, the digital edition of the magazine is also available through iTunes and Amazon now.
     
  9. Bearded_beer_guy_

    Bearded_beer_guy_ Initiate (0) May 16, 2015 Australia

    Is there an Australian issue or an online version?
     
  10. Bearded_beer_guy_

    Bearded_beer_guy_ Initiate (0) May 16, 2015 Australia

    What about the possibility of an online subscription? just charge a small price for a "premium" beeradvocate user. I'd be more than happy to pay
     
  11. Todd

    Todd Founder (13,254) Aug 23, 1996 Finland
    Staff Super Mod Pooh-Bah Society Trader

    There's no regional breakdown of the mag, but you can get it digitally via several apps.
    Or do you mean online as in on this site?
     
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  12. Bearded_beer_guy_

    Bearded_beer_guy_ Initiate (0) May 16, 2015 Australia

    Definitely on this site. I think it would be great, reviewing a beer, reading some reviews then clicking on the magazine button for a light read with a beer in hand.

    Great site by the way. I'm loving everything it has to offer.
     
  13. Keene

    Keene Initiate (0) Sep 11, 2009 Washington

    Have you checked out our online magazine archive yet? There will much more "light reading" on this part of the site by the end of the year. Cheers!
     
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  14. Bearded_beer_guy_

    Bearded_beer_guy_ Initiate (0) May 16, 2015 Australia

    I haven't yet but i will now. thanks mate
     
  15. Todd

    Todd Founder (13,254) Aug 23, 1996 Finland
    Staff Super Mod Pooh-Bah Society Trader

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