Cooking Club of America treats their "members" as a captive group in which they can send unsolicited merchandise, such as trinkets, calendars, etc., without the prior approval of the member. They then expect you to repackage and send it back (with an enclosed postage paid label) or send a payment for the item. I have sent things back the very day and I 3 weeks later I receive a letter requesting payment or to return the item. 3 weeks is long enough for them to receive the item. Besides, I am under no obligation to return it. According to state law, any unsolicited item, can be treated as a gift. My gripe is that I thought this "club" about cooking, not buying overpriced merchandise. I receive mailing after mailing of "exclusive member offers". It is frustrating to receive an item that I didn't ask for and then have to take time to repackage it and send it back. Each time I request they do not send any more merchandise. From now on, it goes in the trash and I dare them to come after me for non payment.

I have never received any free gifts or magazines which they supposedly sent me. I guess my imaginary evil twin sister sign me up in this club to make my life hell. They have sent me to a collection agency to collect $24. They stated that I have not responded to their letters. What letters? I wanted to contact them via web site but I need to sign up for a "free 30 day trial", nice try.

Beware!