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crockett

Member since
April 2004
From: The cornfields of Ohio

FSM Subscription - woe is me!

Posted by crockett on Wednesday, June 9, 2004 12:18 PM

Imagine my dilemma - anxiously awaiting my new issue of FSM to be delivered to my door and....I'm shopping in my local (unamed) superstore and BOOM! there is the latest issue on the shelf! Yep you guessed it, I bought it and paid $4.95 retail plus tax!, six days later my subscription copy arrived at the house.

I know I should have been more patient, but, I needed my fix!

Now, the problem is, I know these issues will be hitting the newstand before the good ol' US Mail can get it to me, so I'm bound to repeat the scenario. Any of you FSM guys have a solution?

Steve

Tigers no Lions, no Bears...OH MY

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zokissima

Member since
July 2003
From: Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Posted by zokissima on Wednesday, June 9, 2004 12:28 PM

Yep, learn to be patient! Big Smile [:D]

Seriously though, why spend money on something you've already spent money on? Think, you could get paint, or glue, or some other little modeling toy instead. Then you can satisfy your fix, and still get the mag.

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fightnjoe

Member since
September 2011

Posted by fightnjoe on Wednesday, June 9, 2004 1:40 PM

i know
i know

go and look at the pics, dont read the articles. then when yours arrives you will be eager to read the articles.

joe

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renarts

Member since
April 2003
From: Sunny Florida

Posted by renarts on Wednesday, June 9, 2004 6:29 PM

Mike "Imagination is the dye that colors our lives" Marcus Aurellius A good friend will come and bail you out of jail...but, a true friend will be sitting next to you saying, "Damn...that was fun!"

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Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Wednesday, June 9, 2004 6:58 PM

I'll second that "learn to be patient" suggestion. It's good advice to practice against your modelling. Smile [:)]

Nat

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bilbirk

Member since
August 2003
From: Camp Leatherneck, Afghanistan

Posted by bilbirk on Thursday, June 10, 2004 8:11 AM

You gotta be patient! I mean if you have a subscription you already have forked over a fortune for it. Don't buy another unless you have a friend that you would like to get into the hobby.Then pass it on to him/her

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leemitcheltree

Member since
January 2003
From: Washington State

Posted by leemitcheltree on Thursday, June 10, 2004 8:35 AM

Steve.........you fool!
But seriously, I've been there too......it's frustrating to think the darned things don't hit your mailbox FIRST!!! After all, the ones in the store are for those folks who DON'T have a subscription!!! Joe had the right idea though- just stand there in the store and peruse to your hearts content - then go home and wait!
Patience is a virtue.
But as one vulture said to the other, "Screw patience!! I'm gonna go kill something!!"

Cheers, LeeTree
Remember, Safety Fast!!!

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Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Thursday, June 10, 2004 9:01 AM

Don't subscribe. I don't subscribe to any magazines anymore because no matter how good they are usually 1 or 2 issues a year don't interest me. Plus I get to participate in a little "spontaeneous consumption" at the newstand. Although I'm sure Kalmbach loves to tout those subscription figures.

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Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Thursday, June 10, 2004 12:02 PM

Here in the Philippines, I usually ask our local bookstore if they have past issues, say for the past 4 to 6 months, and buy it in a bargain price.

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crockett

Member since
April 2004
From: The cornfields of Ohio

Posted by crockett on Thursday, June 10, 2004 3:38 PM

Guys,

It's all about temptation right!!!! I just happen to have that P-47 on the bench now, I couldn't wait!!! Thanks for the reinforcement - I'll bite my lip next month

Steve

Tigers no Lions, no Bears...OH MY

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tigerman

Member since
March 2003
From: Rain USA, Vancouver WA

Posted by tigerman on Thursday, June 10, 2004 7:29 PM

It's tempting for sure Steve and frustrating. I hate to see an issue in the store before I receive mine. I feel the subscribers should get their issue first, after all we are the constant supporters of the magazine. Correct? I vented before on that issue.