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Publishers Periodicals

Challenging Times
BBB Accredited BusinessA+Rated by BBB
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Overview

Challenging Times

PO Box 1247

Westerly, RI 02891-0900

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BBB Accreditation & Rating

Challenging Times is BBB Accredited.

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BBB Rating

A+

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About This Business

Challenging Times provides a subscription service offering puzzles, including five new Word Search puzzles every week. The company engages customers in solving puzzles for fun or participating in a cash prize contest. Members receive puzzles by mail, allowing them to test their skills against other members. Subscription options vary in duration, catering to different levels of engagement with the puzzle community. Customers can choose to subscribe for four weeks, 13 weeks, six months, or a year. The business provides services to residential customers.

BBB Accredited Since: 2/19/2025

Years in Business: 38

Products and Services

Cash Prize Contests, Puzzle Subscriptions, Word Search Puzzles

Business Details

Local BBB:
Better Business Bureau in Eastern MA, ME, RI & VT
BBB File Opened:
11/10/1995
Business Started:
10/1/1987
Business Incorporated:
6/21/2023
Type of Entity:
Corporation
Alternate Names:
CGM Publication, Inc
Puzzle Players Weekly
The Puzzle Players Weekly
Business Management:
Ms. Carolyn Miner, Owner
Number of Employees:
1

Additional Contact Information

Principal Contacts
Ms. Carolyn Miner, Owner
Customer Contacts
Ms. Carolyn Miner, Owner
Additional Email Addresses
Primary: Email this Business

Additional Information

Payment methods
  • American Express
  • Debit Card
  • Discover
  • MasterCard
  • Visa
  • Credit Card
Business Categories
Publishers Periodicals, Publishers

Latest Reviews

  • Audrey L

    "after filing a review and then a complaint, Challenging Times has sent me the "CT" money I was owed. I still do not believe that they trust me on this matter (per a note they put in their mailing), but they did right their wrong." ... Read full review

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