Cookies on BBB.org

We use cookies to give users the best content and online experience. By clicking “Accept All Cookies”, you agree to allow us to use all cookies. Visit our Privacy Policy to learn more.

Cookie Preferences

Many websites use cookies or similar tools to store information on your browser or device. We use cookies on BBB websites to remember your preferences, improve website performance and enhance user experience, and to recommend content we believe will be most relevant to you. Most cookies collect anonymous information such as how users arrive at and use the website. Some cookies are necessary to allow the website to function properly, but you may choose to not allow other types of cookies below.

Necessary Cookies

What are necessary cookies?
These cookies are necessary for the site to function and cannot be switched off in our systems. They are usually only set in response to actions made by you that amount to a request for services, such as setting your privacy preferences, logging in or filling in forms. You can set your browser to block or alert you about these cookies, but some parts of the site will not work. These cookies do not store any personally identifiable information.

Necessary cookies must always be enabled.

Functional Cookies

What are functional cookies?
These cookies enable the site to provide enhanced functionality and personalization. They may be set by us or by third party providers whose services we have added to our pages. If you do not allow these cookies, some or all of these services may not function properly.

Performance Cookies

What are performance cookies?
These cookies allow us to count visits and traffic sources so we can measure and improve the performance of our site. They help us to know which pages are the most and least popular and see how visitors move around the site. All information these cookies collect is aggregated and therefore anonymous. If you do not allow these cookies we will not know when you have visited our site, and will not be able to monitor its performance.

Marketing Cookies

What are marketing cookies?
These cookies may be set through our site by our advertising partners. They may be used by those companies to build a profile of your interests and show you relevant content on other sites. They do not store personal information directly, but are based on uniquely identifying your browser or device. If you do not allow these cookies, you will experience less targeted advertising.

Find a Location

The Plain Dealer has 1 locations, listed below.

*This company may be headquartered in or have additional locations in another country. Please click on the country abbreviation in the search box below to change to a different country location.

    Country
    Please enter a valid location.

    Customer ReviewsforThe Plain Dealer

    Newspaper
    View Business profile
    View Business profileBBB accredited business

    Star rating
    10 word minimum.

    You can use up to 2000 characters

    Provide Your Information to Leave a Review

    Thank you for taking the time to leave a review! Please enter your information below to submit your review to BBB.

    All fields are required. Your first name and first initial of your last name will display online. Your full name will only be used to allow the business to verify you are a customer.

    This is automatically determined using your first name and first initial of your last name.
    How would you like to confirm your review?
    This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

    Verify your phone number

    Enter the 6 digit code sent to the phone number ending in undefined

    If you have not received a code within 2 minutes, you can re-send it.

    4 Customer Reviews

    Sort By
    • Date
    • Highest Rating
    • Lowest Rating
    • Review from PEGGY H

      1 star

      04/23/2024

      The Plain Dealer's accounting department is the WORST! I have had problems with them with my payments, etc. on and off for years. Since the new year (2024), I have been trying to resolve a problem where my bank sent them a payment and they did not credit it to my account. I sent them numerous emails and made numerous calls over 2 months time only to find out that they RETURNED my payment to my bank and couldn't even tell me why! No one knows anything over there! I loved getting my Plain Dealer newspaper but I will not deal with them ever again so I will not be renewing my subscription, sadly. I can't even see my account online anymore. I told them to wipe my account out (zero balance) due to all my problems with them. They need to get it together or they will keep losing customers. Their customer service department is TERRIBLE! It is obviously outsourced to another country and the people barely speak English and don't have a clue how to help. I hope someone at this company does something about this.
    • Review from Don M

      1 star

      08/28/2023

      I have tried working with customer service regarding home delivery for almost a solid year and still multiple times my newspaper is never delivered on a Sunday. If customer service cannot control their delivery people then it's become so inefficient and you're responsible that I have no choice but to cancel my subscription and when I call to do so they didn't even care...
    • Review from LUCILLE P

      2 stars

      04/01/2022

      Every time I make a payment to the Plain dealer for my e edition am locked out of the e edition. This has been happening for about nine months. It takes about 24 hours to be able to read this. again. This is ridiculous. I am only able to read after calling them and not until the next day.. I have reported this each time but it keeps happening. They should be able to fix this. Are oother people having the same problem
    • Review from Milt K.

      1 star

      02/09/2022

      Terrible customer service, cancelled subscription paid balance. Plain dealer keep coming. Called customer service was told I had $30 balance and was paid up to March. I said i didn’t care cancel the service, just keep the money I don’t want anything to do with you, 4 phone calls and you can’t get things right. I was assured it would be handled, a week later I get a bill for $20! **** *

    BBB Business Profiles may not be reproduced for sales or promotional purposes.

    BBB Business Profiles are provided solely to assist you in exercising your own best judgment. BBB asks third parties who publish complaints, reviews and/or responses on this website to affirm that the information provided is accurate. However, BBB does not verify the accuracy of information provided by third parties, and does not guarantee the accuracy of any information in Business Profiles.

    When considering complaint information, please take into account the company's size and volume of transactions, and understand that the nature of complaints and a firm's responses to them are often more important than the number of complaints.

    BBB Business Profiles generally cover a three-year reporting period. BBB Business Profiles are subject to change at any time. If you choose to do business with this business, please let the business know that you contacted BBB for a BBB Business Profile.

    As a matter of policy, BBB does not endorse any product, service or business. Businesses are under no obligation to seek BBB accreditation, and some businesses are not accredited because they have not sought BBB accreditation.