Aston Martin Magazine Subscription?

[xnetco]

Hello.

I've just received the Aston Martin Magazine along with a letter asking for £30 subscription. Anyone else received it?

Tim

[Jon39]

Anyone would think AML are serious about becoming a profitable company. -

Surely all the advertisements in the magazine for watches, jewellery, yachts, second homes, bullion, executive jets, must pay for the publication of the periodical.

[F1 NDW]

Just say NO!

[Octavarium]

I received mine plus accompanying letter yesterday.

My letter said I will receive the next 6 editions free of charge - which is nice.

[Big Ry]

I've been a member for about three years, never been asked to pay for it.

If I am then I won't bother, I'm interested in cars, not all the other crap they fill 90% of it with.

I've got a paid subscription to Vantage magazine, I find it much better if I'm honest.

[M5MarkM]

I think you get sent them if you buy a new AM they sign you up. Weirdly I bought new ones in September16 and February17 and they now send me 2.... doesnt help with profit!

[Jon39]

M5MarkM said:

I think you get sent them if you buy a new AM they sign you up. Weirdly I bought new ones in September16 and February17 and they now send me 2.... doesnt help with profit!

Yes, I get 2 copies as well.
Don't know why. I have only bought one AM.
They probably now think that I will give them 2 x £30!

[AdamV12V]

Yup I've just got 2 copies also! Always received one for the last few years, but this is possibly the first issue since I bought Kermit, so could be that he has triggered a second copy.

Its a pleasant read but I certainly wouldn't pay for it either.

[jeyjey]

I've never bought an Aston new (only used), but I get the magazine. I have gotten them serviced at a dealer, so I figure they signed me up.

Haven't got the most recent copy yet (with or without letter), but then I'm in Ireland where things tend to be a bit slower.

Cheers,
Jeff.

[Flugplatz]

I randomly receive 2 some months none some months and one some months.
I also receive much the same magazine from other manufacturers too.

I don't even open them before filing under B.

I think every manufacturer who portrays their customers as living in a world of Martini, Sunseekers and botox
has been had off by some superfluous marketing company.

[Jon39]

Issue 36 arrived this morning.
Perhaps I have too much free time.
I counted the adverts!

There are 28 full pages of advertisements (23% of the total magazine).

The accompanying letter states, '... we have made changes to the way you will receive Aston Martin publications.'

Why can they not be open about their change?

It appears that 'will receive' means, unless you pay you won't receive.


Edit.
I have just noticed the price is, 'just £30 + postage and packing for three issues.'
Don't think they state how much is the extra for p & p.'

Edited by Jon39 on Tuesday 11th April 11:54

[AMDBSVNick]

Jon39 said:

Issue 36 arrived this morning.

Perhaps I have too much free time.
I counted the adverts!

There are 28 full pages of advertisements (23% of the total magazine).

The accompanying letter states, '... we have made changes to the way you will receive Aston Martin publications.'

Why can they not be open about their change?

It appears that 'will receive' means, unless you pay you won't receive.

Jon,

Is this the one with the DBS article by Tim Cottingham?

[Jon39]

AMDBSVNick said:

Jon,

Is this the one with the DBS article by Tim Cottingham?

I cannot see that on the contents page.

There is an interesting article about owning 2 VEV though.
Wonderful car and history, but perhaps I would have my sleep spoilt, by the potential Inheritance Tax amount my heirs will face.

[AMDBSVNick]

Jon39 said:

AMDBSVNick said:

Jon,

Is this the one with the DBS article by Tim Cottingham?

I cannot see that on the contents page.

There is an interesting article about owning 2 VEV though.
Wonderful car and history, but perhaps I would have my sleep spoilt, by the potential Inheritance Tax amount my heirs will face.

Think I'm getting confused with the AMOC publication AM Quarterly

[Big Ry]

That's a bit strong.....spend £100k minimum with us, and we'll be kind enough to then ask for another £30+pp for a magazine that in reality you don't want.

Make the magazine a mix of Vantage, GQ and FHM and I'll willing give you 30 notes for it, leave it as it is then if i'm honest I don't really want it even for free, so they're probably doing me a favour.

I agree with a previous poster, why do manufacturers like these (Porsche being another) automatically think that if you've got a few quid then you must live this very strange and elevated life, and assume you must want a boat (not much call in Milton Keynes) or a private jet (I'm more Easyjet from Luton). Not me, I haul my arse into London most days on the trains, deal with nutters shouting about god and suffer public transport chaos........don't know about Martinis, most days I'm gagging for a Guinness when I get home

[AMDBSVNick]

Big Ry said:

That's a bit strong.....spend £100k minimum with us, and we'll be kind enough to then ask for another £30+pp for a magazine that in reality you don't want.

Make the magazine a mix of Vantage, GQ and FHM and I'll willing give you 30 notes for it, leave it as it is then if i'm honest I don't really want it even for free, so they're probably doing me a favour.

I agree with a previous poster, why do manufacturers like these (Porsche being another) automatically think that if you've got a few quid then you must live this very strange and elevated life, and assume you must want a boat (not much call in Milton Keynes) or a private jet (I'm more Easyjet from Luton). Not me, I haul my arse into London most days on the trains, deal with nutters shouting about god and suffer public transport chaos........don't know about Martinis, most days I'm gagging for a Guinness when I get home

[Big Ry]

Got my copy today and nowhere does it say anything about paying for it in the future. It just says I'll now get three copies a year.

I am however asked if I want to buy the 2017 hardcover Aston Martin yearbook at half price (£75).

[Jon39]

Big Ry said:

Got my copy today and nowhere does it say anything about paying for it in the future. It just says I'll now get three copies a year.

The explanation is contained in the covering letter to me.

Possibly Big Ry, you are a very special AM owner, and are not being asked to pay.

Some, perhaps all of the magazine articles have been accessible on the website, but maybe that will cease.

[RichB]

Big Ry said:

I've been a member for about three years, never been asked to pay for it.

Member of what?

[IanV12VR]

Jon39 said:

The explanation is contained in the covering letter to me.

Possibly Big Ry, you are a very special AM owner, and are not being asked to pay.

Some, perhaps all of the magazine articles have been accessible on the website, but maybe that will cease.

I am very pleased to say I am special too because my magazine arrived today and no mention of having to pay for it. I am offered the annual year book though. Having seen this in the past, when given free by the local dealer, I think I might quite like it on my bookshelf.