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    Business ProfileforIsland Packet

    Newspaper

    At-a-glance

    Customer Reviews

    1/5stars

    Average of 3 Customer Reviews

    Customer Complaints

    10 complaints closed in last 3 years

    6 complaints closed in last 12 months

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    Business Details

    Location of This Business
    301 Central Ave PMB 330, Hilton Head, SC 29926-1638
    BBB File Opened:
    8/23/2018
    Alternate Business Name
    • Beaufort Gazette
    Business Management
    • Vicky Amparan, Executive Manager
    Contact Information

    Principal

    • Maria Ravera, Sr Director Subscription Strategy

    Customer Contact

    • Maria Ravera, Sr Director Subscription Strategy

    Customer Complaints

    10 Customer Complaints

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    Most Recent Customer Complaint

    06/28/2024

    Complaint Type:
    Product Issues
    Status:
    Resolved
    On June 26th, the Island Packet rolled out a new format for the on-line paper that was more like a streaming service than an actual newspaper on line. After 2 days of trying by myself and my wife **** to read the new format we gave up and decided to cancel our subscription account #******** on 6/27/24. The account current expiration date was 1/8/2025. The current remaining balance was $85.76. This change of service represents a radical and unwanted change in terms of service from the provider and I expected to get a refund for the open balance. I attempt 2 phone calls to customer service on 6/27. The first was dropped shortly after being answered by an agent. The second call the agent told me I could not get a refund, it was not their policy and the was stated in the terms of service. I asked to speak to a manager and the call was dropped shortly while on hold. Annoyed, I cancelled the account online! I attempted to contact customer service later in the day only to have the automated answering system to tell me I didn't have an account. I am hopeful that the BBB can contact a real human at the Island Packet and prompt them to give us our refund since the Island Packet changed the product dramatically which in our opinion changed the "Terms of Service".If the BBB is unsuccessful in assisting us, our next step will be to contact the *************************** to file a complaint. In addition, we will provide negative reviews on every online platform available to us. Thank you for your consideration. We hope you can assist us to resolve our issue. We were loyal Island Packet subscribers since sometime in 2015.
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    Customer Reviews

    3 Customer Reviews

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    Most Recent Customer Review

    kent c

    1 star

    04/03/2024

    The Island Packet will automatically renew your subscription without your authorization, and there is no way to manage your account online. It will not honor your request to cancel your subscription. Clearly a business that is in financial trouble that is resorting to devious means to retain revenue.

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