I thought briefly about contacting the publisher and requesting a specific replacement magazine (like...I don't know...Self? Not a ton to choose from), but then several more months went by and I got nothing, so I figured I was out $15, and my stack of mail to go through would be a little shorter--not a problem. Then I received a package the other day which included this letter:
Dear Subscriber,
As you know, we have made the decision to discontinue publishing DOMINO magazine.
In its place, we're happy to welcome you to GLAMOUR, a sister publication of DOMINO, and to honor all issues due to you under your former subscription.
We're confident you'll enjoy GLAMOUR, especially if you haven't seen it lately. Like DOMINO, it's geared toward smart, style-savvy women just like you and packed with information and inspiration.
I love that they assumed that because I like pictures of people's homes, I would like to know what $150 jeans are "best for my butt" and how to "read my man's mind."
"Especially if you haven't seen it lately." So does that mean that Glamour is no longer filled with salacious quizzes and sleazy advice and underwhelming interviews with "stars"? I gave it a flip. Yep, looks like the same Glamour I remember from 8th grade.
I'm trying to decide if it is worth it to try to get...I don't know...Architectural Digest instead. (which is where dominomag.com redirects to now.)
Probably not. Too much work. Instead I will probably just dump it straight in the recycling bin along with such treasures as Vitality (my health insurance magazine), 10-15 various catalogs, and the AARP magazine that we occasionally randomly get in Matt's dad's name.
While we're on the subject, how is Glamour still being published but Domino's not? Lame advertisers.
6 comments:
Glamour for Domino... pretty close, she probably won't even notice, they are pretty much the same kind of magazine!
Nice confidence on their part!
Domino's demise was a sad, sad day. And NO, Glamour is not a reasonable substitute!
I just received my first Domino replacement issue of Glamour. On the upside, I totally save time cause it only takes about 4 minutes to read!
My friend just brought me a bunch of Redbooks to read at the hospital and they are so trashy and lame! I haven't ever read Glamour past the cover in the check-out line. That's a very funny replacement!
I agrece lame way to compensate for Domino. I still don't understand why they chose to get rid of that one. Maybe you'll make someone's day at the recycling facilities!!!
One quick Google search and a phone call later and I'm off the Glamour hook. Phew. I chose to extend Matt's subscription to Wired instead of getting yet another mag. I barely make it through the 2 monthly mags I get now.
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