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            • Kalmbach Media Co.

              21027 Crossroad Circle Waukesha, WI 53186

            • Kalmbach Media Co.

              P.O. Box 1612 Waukesha, WI 53187-1612

            Business ProfileKalmbach Media Co.

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            Multi Location Business

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            Additional Info:
            Some of the publications offered by Kalmbach Publishing Co. include Model Railroader, Trains, Astronomy, Dollhouse Miniatures, Birders World, FineScale Modeler, Scale Auto Enthusiasts, and Classic Toy Trains.

            Contact Information

            21027 Crossroad Circle

            Waukesha, WI 53186

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            (262) 796-8776

            Customer Reviews

            1/5

            Average of 2 Customer Reviews

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            Customer Complaints

            14 complaints closed in last 3 years

            2 complaints closed in last 12 months

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            BBB Rating & Accreditation

            A+

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            Years in Business: 90

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            Overview

            This company offers hobby books and magazines.

            Business Details

            This is a multi-location business.

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            Kalmbach Media Co. has 2 locations, listed below.

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              • Kalmbach Media Co.

                21027 Crossroad Circle Waukesha, WI 53186

              • Kalmbach Media Co.

                P.O. Box 1612 Waukesha, WI 53187-1612

              Location of This Business
              21027 Crossroad Circle, Waukesha, WI 53186
              BBB File Opened:
              1/1/1934
              Years in Business:
              90
              Business Started:
              1/1/1934
              Business Started Locally:
              1/1/1934
              Business Incorporated:
              7/31/1936
              Type of Entity:
              Corporation
              Alternate Business Name
              • Discover Magazine
              • Astronomy
              • Kalmbach Publishing Co.
              • Model Railroader
              • Trains
              • Bead and Button
              • Scale Auto
              • FineScale Modeler
              • Classic Toy Trains
              • Birders World
              • Model Retailer
              • American Snowmobiler
              • Art Jewelry
              • Beadstyle
              • Classic Trains
              • Garden Railways
              • The Writer
              Business Management
              • Mr. Dan Hickey, CEO
              Contact Information

              Principal

              • Mr. Dan Hickey, CEO
              Additional Contact Information

              Fax Numbers

              • (262) 798-6550
                Primary Fax
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              Customer Complaints

              14 Customer Complaints

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              Most Recent Customer Complaint

              01/25/2024

              Complaint Type:
              Product Issues
              Status:
              Resolved
              I have been a customer since 2017 (and actually before). During the 2023 holidays I wanted to purchase several magazines. All the magazines I wanted had free shipping. When I loaded the magazines in a my cart, one magazine had shipping costs even though it was listed as free shipping. I removed it bought two magazines and then loaded it in my cart after purchase of the others and then it was free.I wrote customer service and received no reply. In fact I got a read receipt on an email that the email I sent to customer service was not read.Why is ordering do difficult from your online store? Why is your customer service non responsive.As a longtime customer I would like an answer.
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              Most Recent Customer Review

              Alan H

              09/21/2023

              Terrible shipping process and horrible customer service leaving the customer with zero confidence the issue will be resolved. Do not intend to order from them again. If i could leave a 1/2 star review, I would.
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