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North American Fishing Club magazine

I became a lifetime member in 1997
Have been unable to get a hold of someone.
I have not been receiving my magazine
My new number is [protected]
My member number is 091392
My address is 2060 E Co Rd 650 N, Carthage Il 62321
May have had a mix up in the mailing address and the magazine was returned.
Would appreciate any help in getting this magazine back I miss this magazine
My wife's email is [protected]@yahoo.com

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North American Fishing Club satisfaction

I paid for a lifetime subscription but never received my free gifts and monthly magazines? I would've loved getting the free gifts it promised. How I found out about this organization from a North American Fishing magazine. It said I could be life time member when I paid the dues and recieve free fishing gifts. I tried every way to contact them by phone, websites and other magazines. I just want what they promised.

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North American Fishing Club Lifetime membership

Member number [protected]
I paid the price for a Lifetime Membership, and now what? In the beginning, I really liked it. Later on, I started getting things in the mail I didn't want or need. The bill for these items came with a hefty return price if I didn't want or need any of these.
I complained in 2011, and then everything just stopped. No more magazines, which I really like, no correspondence about the Club, nothing.
So, what happened to the Club? What happened to the Lifetime Members that paid for their Lifetime Memberships?
Zip, nada, not a word of anything else from this organization. Who does that to the hard working, American, fishermen and fisherwomen, without any explanation ?
Why hasn't the Department of Justice looked into this and dealt with it in an equal justice under the law way? I saw a YouTube video of Steve Park., the top guy, say that there's over 440, 000 members for life already. Sure, that was a while back. What happened with this group? What happened to me?
I guess I am screwed by this group, and the justice system, but I'm going to find out more. This should be a class action against the North American Fishing Club.

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North American Fishing Club life membership

I want a refund for my life membership. I paid for a NAFC life membership and nothing remains of what I paid for. I want my money back from this scam organization. There was no notice that this company was going away or that the services we paid for would just vanish without notice. That is a lot of money to STEAL from people without any kind of repercussions and this is completely unacceptable.

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North American Fishing Club club membership

I am not complaining about the club, but have a question as to how I can receive information about my life membership. I am a life member, but several years ago i became unwell and lost all that i had and am now just getting my bearing back. I mis the magazine and information that i once had. i have moved from my last address and would like to hear from the club.
Thank You
William Baird

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North American Fishing Club north american fishing club / life membership

This is Scott Dolatowski
I have not heard from this company in a long time! You guys owe me! I paid for the North American Fishing Club / life membership. I am one pissed off fisherman here!
Got a few magazines and then you guys disappeared! So much for life membership You can take your fancy patch that I never put on anything and stick it were the sun don't shine!

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amdffemt
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Nov 23, 2018 9:14 am EST

They got your money and threw you out in the cold. Same thing with the hunting club.

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North American Fishing Club life membership

I got magazines and test products nothing big when I was an annual member so I decided to become a life member in 1996 got all the gifts they promised after I paid my for dues got the mnagazine and some small stuff for a couple of years then nothing I have tried writeing calling can get anyone or any response — If someone can take legal action against this organization if the still exist I wish they would
Jim Wheeler

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North American Fishing Club lifetime membership

If anyone starts a class action lawsuit, count me in! I became a Life Member in March, 1997. Haven't heard a thing from them in over 4 years. I was occupied with other things and forgot about it til I recently came across a 4 year old magazine. Sure miss those great magazines that used to come almost every month. I'd love to know what the f**k happened!
My email for class action lawsuit:
[protected]@outlook.com

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North American Fishing Club lifetime membership

This is David Penton
I payed for lifetime membership and have not gotten any communication of any kind and would like to get my money back for my dues and end this. You made promises you didn't keep. I haven't had a magazine in over 2 years no letters or nothing. You are a ripoff and should be shut down before other people gets ripped off just like I have been you should be arrested and put out of business because you are nothing you claim to do or be
Very upset customer DAVID PENTON EMAIL [protected]@icloud.com

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North American Fishing Club not receiving my life membership benefits

I paid for the life membership about five years ago I stopped receiving the benefits about a year later. I want all my money back for the life membership. I got the membership when I was 16 and saved every penny I got so I could get the membership and I maybe got a years worth out of the membership benefits. I want the money back that I paid. I am very disappointed.

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North American Fishing Club - life membership

I paid for a life membership twenty some years ago .. I've been a member since 02/89 ... Paid annually for the first couple years .. then purchased the Life Membersip ... Everything was fine until some fifteen years ago when the magazine subscription (included in the life membership) stopped arriving !! Been trying to contact them to no avail .. I think...

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North American Fishing Club life member=forget about you

I became a life member many years ago, and all of a sudden they just quit sending magazines or anything for that matter. I sure wish I could get an explination, pay all the money and bam! Gone. That Steve guy sure seems like a big shiester! I would love it to start receiving a magazine again, or get my money refunded, maybe the customized rod and reel that they promised me for signing up as a life member that I never received! Shame on you NAFC! Or maybe it was shame on me for trusting fellow outdoorsmen/women involved in this scam.

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Kenneth Clark
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Mar 16, 2018 8:19 am EDT

I am a shame to admit that I spent $250 for the lifetime membership back in around 2010, even though many folk here in Kansas City, Missouri warned me against it. During that time I received a monogrammed rod and reel with a carry bag and a few magazines. I also received a few small items for field testing, and a few books. But when I canceled the book subscription, due to personal financial difficulties, it all ended with no explanation. I attempted to call them and forgot my membership number, so they sent me a new card back around 2012 or so. At that point my biggest complaint was not receiving any magazines and when I was, that there wasn't any focus on members who can only fish from the shore. Another words fishing adivce for those who cannot afford a boat or to travel. More recently there has been nothing. When exploring online for more info, there are plenty of places to log a complaint. It does feel as though we have been scammed or at the very least forgotten.

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North American Fishing Club unethical behaviour...

My husband bought a Life Member several years ago. He got some gifts and no chance to test new products. The magazine kept coming, then all of a sudden everything stopped. I can't even get on the website. What is wrong.
Also, I am a Life Member to the Cooking Club of America. They are related clubs. All of my magazines and test products have stopped as well. Again, WHAT IS WRONG!

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mickey1971
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Feb 05, 2018 7:20 pm EST

I bought the same for my son years ago, everything stopped n never heard from them stopped getting books etc, n never got what they were suppose to get

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North American Fishing Club lifetime membership paid in full with no benefits received

My husband is a lifetime member with dues being paid in full for several years. They have not sent any magazines or anything for the last couple of years and before that he was lucky to get one magazine a year. This is a rip off and I want our money refunded as they have not held up their end of the agreement...wouldn't recommend this to anyone. Will be filing a complaint with the BBB!

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cathy bryant
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Jun 29, 2019 3:57 pm EDT

Me too. Got to test a few things but nothing in over 3 yrs

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Bull Dog
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Jun 15, 2018 9:56 am EDT
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im in the same boat i joined 8 years ago when it had differant company once i paid them in full .that was it i got a fishing pole no reel some cheap sh-- lures a fishing towel a few magazines .i called finly got through i asked for a refund .no way . they should give every body back there money they lied about every thing .

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Ted Adams
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May 22, 2018 6:40 am EDT

I bought my lifetime membership in July 1999 Paid $500.00 up front Never received anything from this company I would like my money back to give to the homeless it would be better spent. Ted Adams Membership Number [protected]

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North American Fishing Club I am a lifetime member, and should have known something was up even from the start.

They sent me the free rod and reel gift set for becoming a lifetime member. That was great but the reel did Not work. So for the replacement they sent me a $20 Diawa piece of crap. As far as being a field tester for new products. I don't think a bag of hooks and a bobber count. Also I purchased a couple items through the club and paid for them but was getting billed still. Also when they would send the books for review I would send them back, and asked not to have them sent anymore, but kept sending them and billing me. Not happy. Many of us fisherman that thought this was a cool community thing to get involved with have been scammed big time! For the $200 lifetime membership and for the headaches and then just dropping off the face of the earth. These people should be ashamed.
I think all of us deserve a Full Refund.

Chuck Kelsey

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North American Fishing Club Unethical behaviour

I am a 72 year old woman who joined as a lifetime member in 2013.

I have been sending them emails for over 2 years trying to get a fishing pole they owe me as a paid member. After several emails saying that the
Fishing pole is " out of stock" and they will send it as soon as it is available. This went on for almost 2 years. Your emails are all answered with an automatic reply saying that it has been send to a support board to review.

Much to my surprise when I sent an email on september 9, 2015, I received an email saying that I could receive a check for $75.00 instead of the
Fishing pole and it would arrive in about 6 weeks. I agreed to getting the check, well guess what almost 8 months later and still no check and no
More responses to my emails. I have not received anything from them
For over 2 years! No magazines, no samples, no type of correspondence.

They get your money and forget you! I hope its not because I am a woman,
At this point I feel like I deserve a full refund, not just a check for $75.00.

I have all of my membership papers saying what comes with a paid membership and they aren't even close to what they promise.

Fed up,
Nl bradshaw #[protected]

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jimmybadboy20
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Sep 30, 2016 7:43 pm EDT

Life time member, Maybe there are having so problems spelling her name or the engraving machine that stamps the name on the pole has broken or maybe the reason is the loss of income, from people finding out about there little money making borderline league so called club.
I have be a LTM sense the late 90s and I did receive my reel and pole and like everyone I got some small sample of hooks and one time I was sent a pair of socks to review I did and that was the last I hard from them until the collectors items and stuff to sell me. I do not recommend anyone wast time and money on there club.
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North American Fishing Club Magazine

Member#[protected] been a member for a number of years . I paid $48.00 for a total of 48 months for magazine.received 3 issues in 2014 I have not received anything since I would like the fest of my magazines or a complete refund. I stating to believe the complaints I read on the Internet. Seems the club went down hill when they changed magazine format.Please give me my magazines or refund!

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North American Fishing Club Reference number [protected]

I responded to the request to become a trophy life member and paid the membership fee of $129.00 dated 04/01/2014. I attempted to sign in today 01/23/2016 and was referred to a new company that i was not aware of had now become the newest owner. This nafc should be fined substantially for a false presentation of facts to their membership. Jkl

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North American Fishing Club - Lifetime memeber

I have been a lifetime member for over 10 years and for last 5 years I have not received anything from them. This was a total rip off and waste of money Dennis loskot Usmc / ret.

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North American Fishing Club - The company

I joined NAFC as a lifetime member in 1998. I received a magazine every month. A few years ago I started receiving a 3 or 4 magazines a year and now I have not received a magazine in about a year. I tried calling the phone number on the life member card and it is no longer in service. My log in info no longer works. Does anyone know if the Club has shut...

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