Consumers Digest

[2] The magazine had no subscribers and did not test the products they select as 'Best Buys'.

Instead, companies paid Consumers Digest for the right to promote their products as 'Best Buys'.

[3][4][5] Consumers Digest Communications is a privately owned, for-profit business entity.

[6] The magazine was sold at newsstands only and did not reveal its sales figures.

In an October 30, 2017, article published by Talking Biz News (TBN), it was reported that at least three journalists were suing the company run by publisher Randy Weber for nonpayment.