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Kansas City Star has 2 locations, listed below.

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    • Kansas City Star

      2405 Grand Suite410 Kansas City, MO 64108

    • Kansas City Star

      4741 Central St PMB 541 Kansas City, MO 64112-1533

    Business ProfileforKansas City Star

    Newspaper Distributors
    Multi Location Business

    Current Alerts For This Business

    Pattern of Complaint:

    According to BBB files, the Kansas City Star developed a pattern of complaint concerning newspaper delivery in early 2015. The BBB received complaints that Star subscribers were not receiving physical copies of the newspaper. The Star is currently working to reduce the number of dissatisfied customers. In January 2016, the Kansas City Star submitted a plan to the BBB outlining the steps they have taken and the steps they will soon take that will help eliminate the pattern of complaint.

    They have hired an outside consultant to evaluate and improve distribution service.

    The Star has invested in improving carrier recruitment efforts and added additional staff to the customer service department.

    They added customer service processes that will reduce recurring delivery issues.

    In addition, the Kansas City Star will continue to fine-tune customer service and distribution service with coaching, hiring, and management in an effort to more thoroughly satisfy subscribers. 

    At-a-glance

    Customer Reviews

    1.03/5stars

    Average of 36 Customer Reviews

    Customer Complaints

    125 complaints closed in last 3 years

    10 complaints closed in last 12 months

    Customer Reviews are not used in the calculation of BBB Rating

    Reasons for BBB Rating

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    Business Details

    This is a multi-location business.

    Find a Location

    Kansas City Star has 2 locations, listed below.

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      • Kansas City Star

        2405 Grand Suite410 Kansas City, MO 64108

      • Kansas City Star

        4741 Central St PMB 541 Kansas City, MO 64112-1533

      Location of This Business
      2405 Grand Suite410, Kansas City, MO 64108
      BBB File Opened:
      1/1/1916
      Years in Business:
      108
      Business Started:
      1/1/1916
      Business Started Locally:
      1/1/1916
      Type of Entity:
      Corporation
      Alternate Business Name
      • Cypress Media, LLC
      • The Star
      • KC Star
      Contact Information

      Customer Contact

      • Vicky Amparan, Complaint Contact

      Customer Complaints

      125 Customer Complaints

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      Customer Reviews

      36 Customer Reviews

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      Most Recent Customer Review

      Gary U

      1 star

      01/12/2024

      On 9/18/23, the Kansas City Star automatically billed me $99.99 for a subscription I didn't even know I had. On that same day I emailed them my cancellation request for which I received a confirmation. After 3 more requests, the last threatening legal action, I received notice of my refund on 1/11/24, in the amount of $77.40. They delayed paying me my refund for almost 4 months until I threatened to sue and then charged me for having their subscription during that time! I can't wait until this worthless rag is finally bankrupt and gone.

      Kansas City Star Response

      01/12/2024

      Thank you for contacting the Kansas City Star. Our Customer Experience Team has reviewed the account and see that you did call the same day your account was drafted for $99.99. This is being reviewed for training purposes a request has been sent to finance to process a refund back to you for $22.59 when added to the previous refund of $77.40 your full refund will be complete. If you have any questions you can contact our customer service department at 877-962-7827.

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