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Magshop receives highly positive feedback for its telephone-based customer service, which is frequently described as professional, empathetic, and efficient at resolving subscription issues. While the service is praised, a significant portion of users report frustration with the digital infrastructure, citing a clunky website and unreliable delivery schedules. Overall, the sentiment is strong for the human-led service but mixed regarding the online user experience.

Pros
Exceptional Phone Support: Staff members are consistently praised by name for being polite, knowledgeable, and capable of resolving complex issues like account merges or cancellations quickly.
Simplified Gift Management: Users value the ability to easily set up and renew magazine subscriptions for elderly relatives or as recurring gifts.
Efficient Issue Resolution: Problems regarding missing issues, address changes, or billing errors are typically handled with a "no-fuss" approach by the support team.
Clear Communication: Telephone operators are noted for their clear speech and ability to explain company policies or subscription statuses without condescension.
Cons
Outdated Website Performance: Multiple reports highlight a "clunky" and slow website that suffers from validation errors, slow loading times, and poor navigation on mobile and Safari browsers.
Inconsistent Delivery: Recurring complaints focus on magazines arriving late (sometimes weeks after appearing in shops), being left in insecure locations, or not being delivered at all.
Rigid Cancellation/Renewal: Users express frustration that auto-renewals often cannot be managed or cancelled online, forcing them to call the support centre to make changes.
Limited Payment Options: A lack of modern payment methods like PayPal or Apple Pay on the website is a significant point of friction for security-conscious shoppers.
Verdict

Magshop is a reliable choice for those who value high-quality human interaction and traditional magazine subscriptions, particularly for gifts. However, users should be prepared for potential technical hurdles on the website and may find it more efficient to manage their accounts via phone rather than the online portal.

8,151 reviews
5 L.Brunel  · Very polite and quick to respond with an enquiry . Great speaking to a human Followed up as promised
5 Mark  · Easy to navigate website; Quality magazine; Mystery box is fun
5 GLENN  · Anna done an excellent job today with my query cheers glenn.
5 Annie Stein  · polite and he listened to me.No fuss cancellation of my subscriptions.
4 L.croker  · Celine was very professional and very helpful. She explained when my subscription ended and my Direct Debit had been cancelled.
4 Martin  · The customer service agent was patient and helpful. Was able to identify and rectify the issue promptly.
Kaye S.
Kaye S.QLD
 

Extremely unhappy that Magshop increased the cost of my subscription by more than double what I've been paying. I've had my subscription for many, many years. Its a case of not being able to afford it now. Very unhappy and I think unfair! Kaye

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Anon
Anon
 

Good: The staff member responding to my query me was very friendly and able to easily help me. Needs improvement: The chat system highlights the 'close chat' button more than the 'send message' button. As a result I accidentally left the chat a few times and needed to start again. This is very frustrating, particularly since I was speaking with a live agent rather than using the AI helper.

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Hadds
Hadds2 posts
 

I requested some help in receiving a Gift voucher for a friend we were giving one of your Home Beautiful Magazines as a 12 month subscription for her special birthday. Noah was extremely helpful in fulfilling my request. See it’s now received in email inbox. Thank you Noah.

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Kim
KimSA
 

Magshop manage our magazine subscriptions professionally and efficiently. We recently had to merge our accounts and they were very helpful.

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Mike W.
Mike W.TAS2 posts
  Verified

Customer Feedback – Exceptional Service from Anna at MagShop Dear MagShop Team, I’m writing to express my sincere appreciation for the exceptional customer service I received from Anna during a recent phone call regarding a 12-month subscription to Country Style, which I arranged as a gift for my partner. From the very beginning of our… Read more ·  1

conversation, Anna displayed a unique and welcoming mindset that immediately put me at ease. Her warmth, clarity, and professionalism set the tone for a truly outstanding customer experience. It was clear she takes great pride in her role and genuinely cares about helping customers.

Anna was not only thorough and efficient but also incredibly courteous throughout. She guided me through the process with such grace and attention to detail that it felt more like a conversation than a transaction — a rare and refreshing quality in today’s fast-paced world.

It’s interactions like this that remind me how powerful great customer service can be. Please pass on my gratitude to Anna — she is a wonderful ambassador for MagShop, and I hope her efforts are recognised.

Kind regards, Michael John Williams Deviot, Tasmania

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Michele D
Michele DVIC2 posts
  Verified

Great service and fingers crossed I win the Mums day promotion

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Kaza
KazaQLD2 posts
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Very easy process. Excellent website and easy to navigate around

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Karen Grice
Karen GriceQLD
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Very easy to use !! My niece does my renewal on her phone !

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Vicki
VickiTAS
 

I have ordered magazines from mag shop, off and on for years and have always been extremely happy with the service until recently. In the last few months their delivery service has been awful. Magazines have been left on the nature strip or thrown in the bushes in our yard, everywhere except the letter box, resulting that 4 from the last 6 being… Read more

stolen or wrecked. Complained to mag shop but nothing changed. I would definitely not buy from them again

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Terrie Keen
Terrie KeenWestern Australia17 posts
  Verified

It was so easy to place my order for the magazines I wanted.

 Follow-up  · Nothing has changed. I still give them 5 stars.

Judith
JudithVIC2 posts
  Verified

Good site – Easy site to access. Easy to complete details required and complete payment.

 Follow-up  · Cancelled subscription. Didn’t realise you were not supplied with the “add ons” that you receive when buying BHG in store………I like the free supplement magazines.

HELEN WILKINS
HELEN WILKINS
 

Very quick solution of suspension of delivery of Take Five magazine due to Australia Post non deliveries!

 Follow-up  · Yes Magshop delivers promptly and reliably ! The only times magazines have been late or not arrived each week was due to Australia Post being late or unreliable! But always the late or missed weekly magazines arrived the following week due to Magshop rectifying the late delivery!

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Positive reviews

Helen H.
Helen H.NSW
 

One of my weekly magazines was not delivered & I would like it resupplied if possible, I was asked to wait to make sure it still doesn't turn up, then ring again. This was not able to be resupplied so I have been given 1 extra week on my current subscription.

Carol M
Carol M
 

I had three times to try and resolve the issue I was experiencing without success. The fourth call linked me with Peter who was extremely patient, listened to the problem, put me on hold for a short time and then came back to tell me the issue was resolved. I have to say that I wasn’t convinced at the time, but my magazine was finally delivered the following month so huge thanks to Peter.

Toni S.
Toni S.NSW
  Verified

I called to include my new credit card number for both Women's Weekly and Better Homes and Garden's Crossword Books. It would have been nice if Louise could have included new subscription for Women's Weekly for me starting after the August issue instead of me having to go and renew my subscription myself.

Negative reviews

Michael R.
Michael R.VIC3 posts
  Fair Incentive Verified

Not worth the hassle – Won a subscription through Maccas Monopoly, thought I would claim straight away otherwise I would forget… Picked the magazine, then had to register an account. Never had one before. Was told that my details matched with some existing accounts, in America… I live in country Victoria Australia… I’m confused and worried and will forgo my prize!

Debra G.
Debra G.
  Verified

The order process was clunky and payment options were not clearly confirmed, resulting in 'validation error' messages. This required repeated returns to the checkout process to try again, until I worked out that both payment types were still activated, despite previous cancellation. Your system should recognise when this has occured and allow resolution on the current page.

Jennifer
Jennifer
 

Womans weekly has still not been delivered following my phone call yesterday which is poor customer service. Which I paid an annual fee for also in the past two copies were found in the street gutter one being soaking wet. The money I paid would have appreciate a better service . Waiting for the late delivery your comments will be appreciated. Jenny French

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Maria Koba
Maria Koba4 posts
  Verified

Fast and speedy service. My daughter loves receiving BHG in the mailbox. t is her special time of the month. I would like to say that when you hvae in store promotions it would be good if mail order buyers also received the gifts.

Terry
TerryNSW2 posts
 

TV Week gives me a complete breakdown of all free to air Channels and I receive it in good time each week so as to allow me to look over it before that week commences

Lee B
Lee BNSW
 

I requested a Tax Invoice for our accounts department and was pleasantly surprised by the polite and helpful assistance of Peter who was able to complete my request in a very timely and friendly manner.

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Susan N
Susan N
 

Sorry l pressed the wrong number for my first review, l wanted to give a 5 star review for the customer service and helpfulness over the phone earlier. Yours Sincerely Susan Nahrung

Didien Orme
Didien Orme4 posts
  Verified

I love receiving my magazines every month. They are always enjoyable and relaxing to read. The Magshop website is very easy to use when purchasing subscriptions. If you have any questions, just give them a call or send them an email—they are always helpful.

Graham Soady
Graham Soady
 

Mariah & Ann have been extremely helpful over the past 6 months, investigating wayward mail deliveries. Recently Mariah assisted with my missing WD21. I rang back & spoke again to Mariah advising the mag had arrived today- 1 week & 2 days late. The current week issues arrived two days earlier. She was apologetic & empathetic.

Cathy R.
Cathy R.
 

I changed mailing address on behalf of Jean Anderson as she is 97 and moving to an assisted living facility. I tried to make the change online the previous evening but was fairly sure it hadn't worked as there were no subscriptions showing. I rang today and changed the address very easily and was informed that I had been unable to do the process… Read more

online as the subscriptions had been started over the phone. They have now been adjusted to an online account also. Only 4 stars as I couldn't do it online originally.

anne
anne
 

I had to review my subscription to the Australian Women's Weekly. This is a magazine I have had for years, and always enjoy it when there is another issue due. I had to change some detail about the payment of my subscription but it was such an easy thing to do today. I had a very helpful, receptive response with a person who was very kind and… Read more

understood exactly what I needed to do. This did not take very long but was finished very quickly and details became accurately changed where necessary. she was so polite and managed to get it all done and offered more help for more magazines which unfortunately I had to decline.

Jan
JanNSW3 posts
  Verified

Responding to invoice dated 28/05/26, which states amount due is $85 every 12 months. PAID $ 89.99! I love to cook and enjoy the magazine but cannot understand why you would make an offer for a food delivery service!

Lyn
LynNSW2 posts
 

My phone call to Magshop to renew a subscription was answered very quickly by a Customer Service lady who was very proficient in taking my details and renewing my subscription for Country Style. Very pleasant experience!!

Marion Chapple
Marion ChappleVIC
 

I have greatly enjoyed my subscription to AWW over the past few years but as I am vision impaired it is difficult to read even with a magnifier. So thank you AWW for the enjoyment it has brought me. There have been so many articles that I have loved, especially the Royals bur current affairs and profiles of celebrities and the Household Hints have been of good use. Congratulations on such a wonderful magazine. Marion Chapple, Alfredton.

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