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            Business ProfileSeattle Times Company

            Newspaper
            BBB accredited business

            Contact Information

            1000 Denny Way

            Seattle, WA 98109-5340

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            (206) 464-2111

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            Customer Reviews

            1.3/5

            Average of 10 Customer Reviews

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            Customer Complaints

            20 complaints closed in last 3 years

            5 complaints closed in last 12 months

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            BBB Rating & Accreditation

            BBB accredited businessA+

            Accredited Since: 9/1/1983

            Years in Business: 128

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            Overview

            Seattle Times Company offers daily newspaper services.

            Products & Services

            Newsprint and Media , Newspaper

            Business Details

            Location of This Business
            1000 Denny Way, Seattle, WA 98109-5340
            BBB File Opened:
            1/1/1969
            Years in Business:
            128
            Business Started:
            1/1/1896
            Business Incorporated:
            1/25/1930
            Accredited Since:
            9/1/1983
            Licensing Information:
            This business is in an industry that may require professional licensing, bonding or registration. BBB encourages you to check with the appropriate agency to be certain any requirements are currently being met.
            Type of Entity:
            Corporation
            Number of Employees:
            1000
            Alternate Business Name
            • Seattle Times
            Business Management
            • Mr. John Blethen, Principal
            • Mr. Frank Blethen, Principal
            • Mr. Brown McClatchy-Maloney, Principal
            • Mr. William Blethen, Principal
            • Ms. Elaine Lintecum, Principal
            • Mr. Ryan Blethen, Principal
            • Mr. Rafael Stone, Principal
            • Mr. Alan Fisco, Principal
            • Mr. Tod Hamachek, Principal
            • Mr. Rick Yoder, Principal
            • Mr. Chad Muilenburg, Principal
            • Mr. Craig Forman, Principal
            • Ms. Deborah Nash, Principal
            • Ms. Rita Salazar, Customer Service Specialist
            Contact Information

            Principal

            • Mr. John Blethen, Principal
            • Mr. Frank Blethen, Principal
            • Mr. Brown McClatchy-Maloney, Principal
            • Mr. William Blethen, Principal
            • Ms. Elaine Lintecum, Principal
            • Mr. Ryan Blethen, Principal
            • Mr. Rafael Stone, Principal
            • Mr. Alan Fisco, Principal
            • Mr. Tod Hamachek, Principal
            • Mr. Rick Yoder, Principal
            • Mr. Chad Muilenburg, Principal
            • Mr. Craig Forman, Principal
            • Ms. Deborah Nash, Principal
            Additional Contact Information

            Fax Numbers

            • (206) 652-6561
              Primary Fax

            Phone Numbers

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            Customer Complaints

            20 Customer Complaints

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            Most Recent Customer Complaint

            12/08/2023

            Complaint Type:
            Service or Repair Issues
            Status:
            Answered
            I have been getting charge a monthly rate of ***** since February of 2023, however, The Seattle Times sent me a letter requesting for me to pay them 55 dollars. I called them to cancel my account on December 6, 2023, but when I checked my account, they still charged me ***** and the 55 dollars.
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            Customer Reviews

            10 Customer Reviews

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            Most Recent Customer Review

            Penelope J

            11/02/2023

            I was just coming off a promotional period. $1 for 6 months than $27.72 a month. I just had the first $27.72 taken out of my bank. I went to cancel my subscription and the online site offered me $.99 3months then $**** a week thereafter. What a difference from$27.72 a month to $15.96 a month!So I called Seattle Times to discuss this with an actual human.She offered me a $1.60 a month for 3 months than $ **** a month after the 3 months. I declined and here's why... I feel ripped off. If they would have offered their $**** /week, lowest price, to begin with I would still be subscribed to the digital paper. Paying $27.72 for the same digital edition for no other reason then that was the promotion I happened upon just seems unfair. Some people get a better deal, I wasn't going to be one if them. That seems like a shifty business practice. Rip off as many subscribers as you can? No thanks Seattle Times. If you ever change this practice I would possibly subscribe in the future.Customer service was able to cancel my subscription by the end of the week. I will receive 3 weeks refund of the $27.72 that was prepaid.
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