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Sourcing Magazines
• How many magazines are there and what products do they cover?
• If access to Global Sources Online is free, why should I subscribe to a sourcing magazine?
• How do I subscribe to a monthly sourcing magazine?
• Can I get a trial copy of a sourcing magazine before subscribing?
• What is the cost of subscribing to a sourcing magazine?
• What is the difference between a surface-mail and an air-courier subscription?
• How do I upgrade my surface-mail subscription to air courier?
• How do I know when my subscription will end?
• When and how should I renew my subscription?
• After renewing my subscription, why do I still get another invoice or reminder to renew?
• How do I change my mailing address?
• How do I cancel my subscription?


How many magazines are there and what products do they cover?
There are 13 monthly sourcing magazines covering major industry-specific products:
• Auto Parts & Accessories
• Baby & Children's Products
• Computer Products
• Electronic Components
• Electronics
• Fashion Accessories
• Garments & Textiles
• Gifts & Premiums
• Hardware & DIY
• Home Products
• Security Products
• Sports & Leisure
• Telecom Products

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If access to Global Sources Online is free, why should I subscribe to a sourcing magazine?
Global Sources sourcing magazines and Global Sources Online complement each other. They enable you to source products and suppliers, and get cutting-edge supply-industry information and analysis, in the format you prefer, whenever you need it.

Each magazine is an offline source of regular updates on new products, suppliers, industry news and supply market analysis. In each issue you will find:
• Comprehensive updates on new products and suppliers from mainland China.
• In-depth reports from other supply centers in Asia.
• Product profiles with specifications and color photographs.
• Hundreds of full-color product and supplier advertisements
• Convenient index listings highlighting advertisers' fax, email and website details.

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How do I subscribe to a monthly sourcing magazine?
a. Use one of the subscription forms on Global Sources Online
• Go to the Magazine Overview page and either:
 - Click on any of the magazine titles to find out more about that publication and then submit the subscription form for that title.
 - Or click on the link at the bottom of the page to subscribe to more than one magazine.
• You can also follow the "Sourcing Magazines" links from:
 - The Left navigation bar
 - The Buyer Tools page
 - The lower-right corner of the Product Vertical pages.

b. Use mail or fax
• If you have a copy of a magazine available, fill out the subscription form inside the magazine and mail it together with your payment or credit-card details to:
Global Sources
c/o Media Data Systems Pte. Ltd.
Raffles City P.O. Box 0199
Singapore 911707
Fax: (65) 6547-2888

• Or fax it together with your credit-card details to:
North and South America (1-480) 951-4197
Worldwide (65) 6547-2888

c. Contact our Customer Services Department
Use the convenient Customer Services Contact Us form to contact one of our Customer Services representatives. He or she will be pleased to help with your subscription.

d. Visit us at a Trade Show
Subscribe at a Global Sources booth at any of the trade shows we attend worldwide.

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Can I get a trial copy of a sourcing magazine before subscribing?
Yes, you may purchase a single copy of a sourcing magazine, delivered by air courier, for US$20. To do this, use any of the following order mechanisms:
a. Use one of the subscription forms on Global Sources Online
• Go to the Magazine Overview page and either:
 - Click on any of the magazine titles to find out more about that publication and then submit the subscription form for that title.
 - Or click on the link at the bottom of the page to order to more than one magazine.
• You can also follow the "Sourcing Magazines" links from:
 - The Left navigation bar
b. Use mail or fax
• If you have a copy of a magazine available, order using the subscription form inside the magazine and mail it together with your payment or credit-card details to:
Global Sources
c/o Media Data Systems Pte. Ltd.
Raffles City P.O. Box 0199
Singapore 911707
Fax: (65) 6547-2888

• Or fax it together with your credit-card details to:
North and South America (1-480) 951-4197
Worldwide (65) 6547-2888

c. Contact our Customer Services Department
Use the convenient Customer Services Contact Us form to contact one of our Customer Services representatives. He or she will be pleased to help with your subscription.

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What is the cost of subscribing to a sourcing magazine?
The cost depends on the type of delivery you choose: air courier or surface mail.

A subscription delivered by air courier for a monthly magazine costs US$170 for 12 issues (1 year) and US$310 for 24 issues (2 years). A surface-mail subscription costs US$75 for 12 issues and US$120 for 24 issues.

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What is the difference between a surface-mail and an air-courier subscription?
Surface-mail subscriptions take 4-6 weeks to reach you. Air-courier subscriptions should reach you within 3-7 days after publication. That's up to five weeks faster than by surface mail.

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How do I upgrade my surface-mail subscription to air courier?
Simply fill out the online Subscription Upgrade form. You can also use the online Contact Us form.

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How do I know when my subscription will end?
You will be notified by mail before your subscription ends to ensure uninterrupted delivery of your magazines. To request for the status of your subscription, complete and submit the online Subscription Status Request form or use the convenient Contact Us form.

You can also mail or fax your status request to the following address or fax number:
Global Sources
c/o Media Data Systems Pte. Ltd.
Raffles City P.O. Box 0199
Singapore 911707
Fax: (65) 6547-2888

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When and how should I renew my subscription?
For uninterrupted service, please renew your subscription at least three months before your last issue. To renew, you can:
a. Use one of the subscription forms on Global Sources Online
Indicate in the subscription form your 10-digit Reader ID number found on the first line of your mailing label, prefixed by an "R".
• Go to the Subscription Renewal page and click on the link at the bottom of the page to go to the Subscription Renewal form.
• Go to the Magazine Overview page and either:
 - Click on any of the magazine titles and then renew using the subscription form for that title.
 - Or click on the link at the bottom of the page to renew subscriptions to more than one magazine.
• You can also go the Magazine Overview page by clicking on the "Sourcing Magazines" page link from:
 - The Left navigation bar
 - The Buyer Tools page
 - The lower-right corner of the Product Vertical pages.

b. Use mail or fax
• If you have a copy of a magazine available, fill out the subscription form inside the magazine and mail it together with your payment or credit-card details to:
Global Sources
c/o Media Data Systems Pte. Ltd.
Raffles City P.O. Box 0199
Singapore 911707
Fax: (65) 6547-2888

• Or fax it together with your credit-card details to:
North and South America (1-480) 951-4197
Worldwide (65) 6547-2888

c. Contact our Customer Services Department
Use the convenient Customer Services Contact Us form to contact one of our Customer Services representatives. He or she will be pleased to help with your renewal.

d. Visit us at a Trade Show
Renew your subscription at a Global Sources booth at any of the trade shows we attend worldwide.

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After renewing my subscription, why do I still get another invoice or reminder to renew?
International payments take time to reach us and renewal reminders from Global Sources that are sent by mail take time to reach you. So you may still receive a second invoice or renewal reminder from us after you have renewed or sent payment. If this happens, please ignore the invoice or reminder and accept our apologies.

If you have any problems regarding your invoices or renewal reminders, please contact us.

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How do I change my mailing address?
Use the online Update Contact Details form, or send a request to one of our Customer Services representatives using the online Contact Us form. Please allow up to four weeks from the date you submit your form for your change of address to take effect.

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How do I cancel my subscription?
If you decide to discontinue your subscription, please tell us using the online Contact Us form or mail or fax your request to the address or fax number below:
Global Sources
c/o Media Data Systems Pte. Ltd.
Raffles City P.O. Box 0199 Singapore 911707
Fax: (65) 6547-2888

You may cancel your subscription at any time and receive a full refund on all unserved issues. We would appreciate if you let us know the reason for your cancellation when you submit your request. Your feedback will help us to serve you better in the future.


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