Audio Book Store Reviews 186

TrustScore 2.5 out of 5

2.6

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Review summary

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Evaluating 49 reviews, most reviewers were unhappy with their experience overall. Many customers reported being unknowingly enrolled in monthly subscriptions after making a single purchase, leading to unexpected recurring charges. They also expressed significant dissatisfaction with the refund process, often finding it difficult to obtain their money back for these unauthorized subscriptions. Conversely, some people were satisfied with the customer service, praising its responsiveness and helpfulness, with specific mentions of assistance from a representative. These customers also appreciated the wide selection of audiobooks and the ability to download them for offline listening.

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Subscription

Reviewers express strong dissatisfaction with the subscription process. Many customers report being... See more

Product

Customers consistently note ambiguous experiences with product. While many praise the wide variety and... See more

Payment

Reviewers highlight negative aspects of payment, primarily expressing frustration and dissatisfaction with... See more

Customer service

People report ambiguous experiences with customer service. Many customers express dissatisfaction, citing a... See more

Refund

Customers express significant dissatisfaction with the refund process. Many reviewers report that the company... See more

Reviews shaping this summary

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Don’t bother with audio bookstore. There are many other audio book sources that are much much more trustworthy. Once audiobook store gets your credit card information, and despite your repeated attem... See more

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Absolutely a scam get nothing for the quite monthly charge they set up without reminders sent to your emails. My daughter bout one book for exams ended up paying hundreds with no credits to show.... See more

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Audiobook store is a very poor and dishonest service. To purchase one audiobook I was charged just under £90. When I contacted customer service there was no support let alone any kind of apology or re... See more

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Avoid like the plague. Once you register your card you will automatically pay monthly - EVEN WHEN YOU CANCEL YOUR MEMBERSHIP. The only way to stop paying is by actually emailing customer service... See more

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  1. Electronics & Technology

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Download & listen to audiobooks from bestselling authors in just minutes on your computer or mobile device using our iOS & Android apps.


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2.6

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TrustScore 2.5 out of 5

186 reviews

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Deceptive checkout. Deceptive billing.

Deceptive checkout. Deceptive billing. They encourage you to "Become a member" without making clear that you're signing up for a monthly subscription. You think you're signing up for emails, enticed by discounts. It's really a $7.95/mo subscription enabled by default on checkout.

Worse, when they bill you monthly, they do not send receipts. If you don't check your credit card statement, they'll get away with it indefinitely.

9 May 2019
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Reply from Audio Book Store

Our FlexPass Membership is completely optional. When purchasing an audiobook, on our website, we have 2 purchase options available. The FlexPass Membership option is available, as is a "regular price" option listed just below that.

The FlexPass membership option is noted at multiple points through out the checkout process, and also has the ability to be removed should you not wish to enroll into the monthly membership before you complete the checkout process.

Once the purchase is complete, the customer also receives an additional email confirming their enrollment into the FlexPass Membership. This email advises them they can cancel their FlexPass Membership at any time, as well as advises them that they did enroll in a membership for the monthly fee of $7.95.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

AudioBookStore Misleading sales tactics

AudioBookStore Signed me up for a monthly subscription without making clear or explaining, when I clearly do not use the service. Unacceptable! Do not use this company.They are very untrustworthy.

23 March 2019
Unprompted review
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Reply from Audio Book Store

Our FlexPass Membership is completely optional. When purchasing an audiobook, on our website, we have 2 purchase options available. The FlexPass Membership option is available, as is a "regular price" option listed just below that.

The FlexPass membership option is noted at multiple points through out the checkout process, and also has the ability to be removed should you not wish to enroll into the monthly membership before you complete the checkout process.

Once the purchase is complete, the customer also receives an additional email confirming their enrollment into the FlexPass Membership. This email advises them they can cancel their FlexPass Membership at any time, as well as advises them that they did enroll in a membership for the monthly fee of $7.95

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