Customer Reviews

Baltimore Magazine

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I first subscribed to Baltimore Magazine because I was attracted to the many different places around Baltimore they reviewed. Since then, I've been completely put off by the sheer amount of advertising that they put in the magazine. The last issue I just received had a 19-page advertisement for cosmetic surgery followed by a 39 page (not a typo...39 FULL CONSECUTIVE PAGES) advertisement for lawyers. It's gotten to the point where I can't even flip through the magazine anymore. I have to turn and scour each page to find the real content now. Needless to say, I won't be renewing my subscription anymore.

I picked up this magazine, as I'm sure many people will, because of the current issue (May 2010) with the big words "FREE - 159 Things To Do This Summer" plastered all over the front. I thought, hey, great! What a great feature article, for everyone looking for a cheap way to get out and see their city. When I first picked it up, before I read any of the magazine, I was thinking it would be nice to subscribe.

No.

The subscription price is ridiculously low because of the millions of ads. You will not go one two pages without hitting an ad. The feature story was mediocre, and you can find their information on the magazine's website.

In short: Don't bother subscribing, any information that's worth getting is on their website.

I ordered a subscription to Baltimore Magazine through Amazon.com. I was expecting to receive my first magazine in Feb., but it actually started with the Jan. issue. I was pleased with both the quickness with which my subscription started and also with the price of the subscription.

As a Charm City ex-pat, Baltimore magazine gives me all the culture, sports, leisure, political and social news to keep me in touch with my hometown.