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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Outdated Website Performance: Multiple reports highlight a "clunky" and slow website that suffers from validation errors, slow loading times, and poor navigation on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.

8,312 reviews
5 Dennise Flood  · excellent support, very professional and helpful and clarified my subscription details.
5 Alan H.  · She gave me more than I expected. I was surprised how helpful she was
5 Katuchia  · Seemed easy to find something for a gift and had a good range of options.
5 Peter Radley  · Man I spoke to could not have been more helpful well done
4 Harvey  · The service is great when I phone because of late deliveries. The problem is late deliveries.
5 Pam  · Tes was most helpful and dealt with my query very quickly and precisely
Countrygirl
CountrygirlNSW2 posts
 

I am very happy with my service from Magshop. My magazine arrives promptly each week and is always in good condition. The price is more than reasonable and the staff on the phone are courteous and helpful.

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Gunther
GuntherQLD
 

After a number of attempts in the past to cancel my late mother's subscription it was wonderful to eventually get to speak to Ben who was listening to my problem and so helpful in attending to the issue. After getting in contact with Erica the subscription was eventually able to be cancelled Thank you to both Ben and Erica.

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Carol
CarolNSW2 posts
  Verified

I love the fact that you can still buy a physical magazine rather than a digital version. I ordered my mum's favourite magazine of all time for her 90th birthday. She may no longer be able to sew however; she can still enjoy reading the stories and browsing through the many sewing projects. Besides she can then pass them onto my sister and I when she's done....haha. Thank you Magshop!

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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

Latest follow-ups

Anthea
AntheaQLD12 posts
 

the lady whom I spoke with was a good listener and helped me resolve my issue of undelivered magazines which I now feel is an Australia Post issue.

 Follow-up  · Follow up: my 2 subscriptions have been delivered successfully since the communication.

Marg L
Marg LVIC2 posts
 

Positive interaction with phone CSO – The CSO was polite friendly listened suggested professional. Very good service. Thank you Show reply

 Follow-up  · Issue was an expired direct debit card.Issue resolved. Resubscribed. 10 minutes.

Christine
ChristineSA
 

I like receiving the TV Mag! What I don't like is the Printing on a blue or pink Background! I also don't like it when the Mag ( TV Program for the coming week ) arrives on a Friday while other people who purchase that peticular Issue already have it on the Monday BEFORE ...

 Follow-up  · I'd like to repeat my Statement above. However, as I've mentioned before: I still would be happier when the MAG arrives on a Wednesday and not Thursday or Friday. People who purchase the MAG in Shops have it already on the Monday.

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Positive reviews

Janet
Janet
 

Whenever I speak with someone about my WHO magazine subscription, they are always polite, answer my questions, and listen to any concerns. What I am not happy about is the arrangement you have with Australia Post - often my magazine does not show up until close to when the next issue is about to be released, or, like this week, my magazine did not… Read more

show up at all, and I bought it at the supermarket. I live in Sydney, so there is no excuse for a delayed delivery, and my letterbox is locked, so a magazine cannot be stolen. This has happened too many times. Please improve your delivery process or I will have to cancel my subscription. I look forward to punctual deliveries.

Val
ValNew South Wales2 posts
 

Customer service representative was very polite and helpful. Overall experience was very positive. Thoroughly enjoyed my House and Garden subscription over the years but recent issues of the magazine are too similar. Bland, grey or white houses and furnishings. One issue blends into the next. Not a lot of variety.

Paul P
Paul PVIC2 posts
 

I had Ben to assist me with my renewal. As I was at work and in my lunch hour, I didn't have all necessary details at hand. Ben was able to assist me with this, in a professional and efficient manner. Thanks to Ben's excellent customer service, my experience was easy and enjoyable. Sincerely, keep up the good work, Ben. - Paul

Negative reviews

Renee
ReneeNSW2 posts
  Verified

Website is slow and continues to have errors, resulting in duplicate shopping cart products. The product offering was good, so I persisted until final purchase confirmation.

Melissa B.
Melissa B.8 posts
 

I had my questions about my most recent subscription to the Australian Women's Weekly answered by the consultant,but can't give Magshop overall any more than three stars,when it isn't always easy to get in touch,whether over the phone,or via email.

Jo
Jo7 posts
  Verified

I was going overseas for 3 weeks & requested by phone that my subscription be suspended until I returned. It was supposed to start automatically on the requested return date. I was told this could & would be done. It wasn't. Now, according to the latest person I spoke to about this mess, it could not be done. So I am now without my TV Week for another 3 weeks! NOT GOOD ENOUGH!

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Hi Jo, we are so sorry to hear about your experience with… Read more (+1 reply)

Recent reviews

Rosemary
RosemaryQLD
 

I phoned to renew my subscription to Homes and Gardens. Mariah, the customer service lady was very polite and helpful and checked my account as I requested and answered my questions. I didn’t have to wait on the phone for ages either before I had assistance. Thanks. A positive experience.

Heather
Heather
 

Missed delivery spoke with louise very good and will arrange replacement copy much appreciated. Thank you, very happy with service and will await copy so that I can do puzzles which I enjoy as it helps to keep my 84 year old active, thank you again

Soni
Soni
 

Has always been such an easy and reliable service to use. I have been using as a Christmas gift for a family member for the past 5 years.This company has always been great to deal with and easy to call to make changes or assist in any way.

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Lynn
LynnVIC3 posts
 

The lady who assisted me over the telephone was very helpful and I appreciated the ease with which she organised for me to receive the TV Week home delivered. Many thanks to Mariah

Darlene
Darlene
  Verified

I have been buying Australian House and Garden from the Newsagent and Supermarket. This is the first time I have purchased a subscription for many years. It is so easy to order online, plus an added bonus is you save money purchasing it this way and this month there is a lovely bonus gift, win win.

Neda Z.
Neda Z.NSW2 posts
 

my magazines arrive either Wednesday or Friday as once it used to be Monday also my better homes and garden ,missed out on three issues ihave reported the issue and they are looking into it

Tania M
Tania MNSW4 posts
  Verified

Great site but would be even better if other payment options were available such as monthly deductions, Paypal or Afterpay. And bulk discounts for multiple magazine subscriptions

CatherineACT
CatherineACTACT5 posts
  Verified

Always easy to subscribe and renew. Magazines always turn up and are packaged to survive the journey. And sooo good to find a new issue in the mailbox to wind down with of an evening or on the weekend.

Pam
PamSA4 posts
 

So glad that I started up a subscription to my favourite magazine - the Woman's Day. Mariah provided excellent customer service in helping to renew my subscription, at a discount price. So happy.

JENNY DUNCAN
JENNY DUNCANVIC5 posts
 

Pleasant and courteous to speak with. Attended to my request immediately and offered me yet another special offer for That's Life which I decided not to go ahead with. He did not pressure me at all and confirmed my request had been dealt with and when I would received my first magazine again. Very happy with service.

Faye
Faye VIC4 posts
  Verified

Easy steps to complete the ordering process. And of course, we enjoy receiving our Better Homes & Gardens magazines each month, so it was a no brainer to renew our subscription.

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