The Router - beware, there's no such thing as a free lunch

[Newbie_Neil]

Hi all

I bought The Router yesterday as it contained an article in which I was interested.

As I went through I saw two subscription inserts, the first boldly declared SPECIAL DIRECT DEBIT OFFER - 6 issues for 14.45.

The second said Subscribe to The Router for 6 issues and you can claim a FREE router cutter set. As it was a four cutter Wealden set, it caught my eye.

Now when I looked at the order form for the second option the only payment method was by direct debit, but the price was 6 issues for 20.70.

OK it is an excellent offer, but the FREE cutters actually cost 6.25.

Surely this has to be illegal?

Curious
Neil

 

[Anonymous]

If they state that the lower price is an offer whilst the second offer is a subscription at full cover price BUT you get a free gift for taking it out, then it is all OK

 

[Newbie_Neil]

Thanks Tony

Yes, that's exactly what they have done. Thanks for clearing that up for me.

So what they are really saying is subscribe for 20.70 and receive: -

Either A cutter set
Or Save 6.25.

Cheers
Neil