Almost a year since last issue?

[guamdre]

It has been awhile since we received the last issue in February...I am starting to wonder if we will get another issue before our annual subscription is up. Anyone have inside information as to when the next issue will be available? There is nothing like curling up with a Legendary Times and learning about alternate history!

[seagull]

I personally believe it's a bad bet and like throwing money into a black hole.

No response to my questions about the same thing. And have you noticed that there has been no response from Giorgio at all on this forum since 10/28/10????

Money being taken, but not responded to. Making a great income on all of this I would guess, but....

Bad deal for the peons...

[guamdre]

It does seem like a scam when you sign up for four issues and only receive one. Even if that one was a "double issue."

[Jeff Sheets]

Yep, I get the sense that so many people here are so enamored with Giorgio, or so intimidated by his scolding responses to questioners--(Really!--check it out)--that there is just no demand for return on promises for money thrown into his pot. He has absolutely no need any more for the pittance of subscriptions here, with the ton of money he's made from the History channel, so we're all just an afterthought. So unless you make a big and provocative complaint which he will respond to with scathing and ridiculing and demeaning rants, you will be completely ignored.
See http://www.legendarytimes.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=36&t=1074
Just keep sending any money you think will help him to now continue to live his upgraded lifestyle, I guess.

It does seem like a scam when you sign up for four issues and only receive one. Even if that one was a "double issue."

OK Seagull, you got MY attention. How should I respond? In kind? I will try not to start out that way. Guamdre, you started this thread, but you are considerably more respectful, however, using the word "scam" was a bit over the top. If you have an issue with Legendary Times Magazine, please contact their office and resolve it with them before you resort to defamation on this board. It is likely that Giorgio wouldn't see this anyway.

Look, Giorgio is just like lots of folks I know. Likes life, enjoys success, does his best to keep up with all of the projects he starts. He is enthusiastic about the research and has just managed to pull off 3 seasons of documentaries shown worldwide. Thanks to that, he is ALWAYS overwhelmed with work. He is editing the next issue as we speak. I know that because I made a phone call to his assistant, just so I could know the facts, before I answer your posts.

-If you have joined the AASRA for a year's membership, expect 4 issues of the Legendary Times. If it was 2 years, then it would be 8. THE "YEAR" IS A GUIDELINE for how many issues you will receive before it is time to renew your membership. It is incorrectly listed as yearly time frames on the LT website.

-The last few years of Legendary Times magazinge have turned out to be both larger than intended and came out approximately yearly. So if you paid for a yearly membership, expect your membership period to last accordingly.

-Your membership will NOT lapse until you have received at least those number of issues.

-Nobody is currently sending out renewal notices for membership. You may be surprised to find (as I did this last year) that the LT journal will still appear in your mailbox well after the afore-mentioned time frame and membership has lapsed.

-If you write about AAT topics, then you should submit your articles for publication because there cannot be a magazine without articles.

-Any money Giorgio has made from the History Channel is between him and them. Note that Legendary Times or AASRA are NOT being hawked on Ancient Aliens. Memberships pay for the Journal.

Now with all of that said, I want to point out that I am a volunteer. Not because I expect to end up with a paying position, but because I believe in the effort. I am my own person and not some fanboy that will piss his pants if Giorgio were to speak harshly with me. If I had something to say to him, I would get the message across to HIM. Sure, I voice my opinions on this forum just like the rest of you, but if I have a criticism of him professionally, I say it to HIM.

Next, I checked the link you gave and I remember the thread. Damn right Aidenkai backed off. He was in the wrong. I think you should back off as well seagull. Along with anyone else that wants to beef publicly. The phone and fax number of Legendary Times is clearly listed on the site. Leave a message if you have to but be civil or you may get ignored. Interesting that you took that particular monniker. Seagulls are scavengers, they look for weaknesses and take what they can, bleep, and then fly away. There is a reason why this board is still in existence, we don't put up with that stuff. Please try to be nicer!

-Jeff

[seagull]

Seagulls are scavengers, they look for weaknesses and take what they can, bleep, and then fly away. There is a reason why this board is still in existence, we don't put up with that stuff. Please try to be nicer!
-Jeff

Ah--So name-calling is okay if you're a "moderator"? Interesting, Jeff. However, your first list of concrete explanations would have been helpful from the beginning of this thread

[guamdre]

I am cool with waiting and I totally understand that Giorgio is busy. I am glad that a year membership means four issues, even if it is outside of a year. Being a newer member, I didn't realize that the magazine comes out in a more relaxed time schedule. I never thought my membership money was going to anything I would consider unethical, I was just worried that I would only get one issue when I paid for four. I will be more patient now and I am very excited to see the new issue!

[seagull]

I agree completely with what you have just said here, guamdre.

[Jeff Sheets]

I personally believe it's a bad bet and like throwing money into a black hole.
No response to my questions about the same thing. And have you noticed that there has been no response from Giorgio at all on this forum since 10/28/10????
Money being taken, but not responded to. Making a great income on all of this I would guess, but....
Bad deal for the peons...

...and...
Ah--So name-calling is okay if you're a "moderator"? Interesting, Jeff. However, your first list of concrete explanations would have been helpful from the beginning of this thread

I didn't call you anything. You identified yourself quite nicely (see the last word of your quote above). Your words speak for themselves. As ADMIN of this board, I can also decide what crosses the line. However, I apologize for not seeing this thread sooner and answering within your limited time frame.
Please back off or be banned.

[lamplight]

Hi


so im just wondering when the next issue is due out myself.. i know this is an old thread but its the exact same question i had.. its aug 2 2012. I signed up a couple months back, just curious.

[Jeff Sheets]

Yeah, this comes up about every 6 months. We at the board do not have control over the journal, but if you go to the main Legendary Times site, you could find the phone number and talk with Giorgio's very nice assistant and its likely that you will hear basically that:

-If you have joined the AASRA for a year's membership, expect 4 issues of the Legendary Times. If it was 2 years, then it would be 8. THE "YEAR" IS A GUIDELINE for how many issues you will receive before it is time to renew your membership. It is incorrectly listed as yearly time frames on the LT website.

-The last few years of Legendary Times magazinge have turned out to be both larger than intended and came out approximately yearly. So if you paid for a yearly membership, expect your membership period to last as long as it takes to get two issues.

-Your membership will NOT lapse until you have received at least those number of issues.

-Nobody is currently sending out renewal notices for membership. You may be surprised to find (as I did this last year) that the LT journal will still appear in your mailbox well after the afore-mentioned time frame and membership has lapsed.

-If you write about AAT topics, then you should submit your articles for publication because there cannot be a magazine without articles.

I am a member and it is sporadic, depending on how many articles are submitted and how busy the editor (Giorgio) is at the time. It is a long process and is printed in Europe. Hope that helps,
-Jeff

[lamplight]

strange... ok thanks! yes it is helpful

[Jeff Sheets]

I agree that it is strange. I decided early on to just take it as it comes. I am always surprised when a journal arrives at the door. They always do.
Thanks,
-Jeff

[VetTech]

Almost two years have passed and perhaps like several others here - I have received only one issue of the magazine. I'm disappointed and yes mildly annoyed my money was essentially wasted given the quality of print, format and the number of issues to be received over the subscription period.

Interestingly, I received a post card today, advertising the opportunity to see in person Giorgio A. Tsoukalos and perhaps Erich von Däniken (if you happen to live in area as they pass through). I wonder – is the admittance fee worth the product or is this just a traveling show and tell for enamored fans?

Essentially, I enjoy contemplating the history, facts, myths and the intellectual message the Ancient Aliens series provides. However and regrettably, Mr. Tsoukalos has lost my respect. I won't make the same mistake twice.

[TexJade]

VetTech you joined apparently to complain about that and yet you neglect to read the posts above yours in this thread? I found some great info in one a short distance above your post and I think you might also find it interesting.

[VetTech]

TexJade - I not sure I fully understand your point. This is a forum. Regardless, expressing my dissatisfaction after waiting two years is rather reasonable, wouldn't agree? I'll give you the benefit of doubt as I suspect, like me, you don't enjoy bad commerce. Regards.

[TexJade]

Just read them. See what you find. That's all.

[Essence]

Hey folks!

Don't despair! You will all receive the issues you paid for to support Legendary Times and the A.A.S.R.A.! The Membership is like a guideline; Even if it is "past the date" your Membership was "active" until, you will still receive your issues!
I've called the office in the past when I was curious about my subscription and they were nothing but kind and helpful in explaining the situation which made me feel much better afterwards.
Like Jeff stated in the past, we here, in the forum, have no control over the magazine issues but I've been told Giorgio works on it in every spare moment he gets and I firmly believe that.

I think some of you might forget it is a ONE MAN show! He is not only writing the magazine articles, but also filming, lecturing, travelling among a ton of other activities quite necessary that are taking up a hunk of his time. The man seems to have an insane schedule and he still aims to please his fans. THAT is some dedication, no?

I don't know about Giorgio personally, but I feel pretty sure every subscription to Legendary Times Magazine is helpful to continue research and support a topic we all love.
It is for YOUR benefit! Such a wonderful way to gain incredible knowledge.
You can always write the staff at Legendary Times if you are unsatisfied.
Their goal, I can assure you, is to have satisfied customers.

Let's be appreciative of Giorgio's never-ending work and this AWESOME magazine!

I found, in the meantime, his bookstore is seriously kickass. I gain some luscious knowledge here while I await my next magazine issue~