Consumer Reports

Chris recently signed up for a year subscription to Consumer Reports Magazine. His reasoning is that in the next year we are planning to make some major purchases, and hopefully with the help of the experts we can save some money and glean some useful advice.
Well, we purchased all of our appliances last week at a Sears Scratch n' Dent Warehouse in Indianapolis. We ended up saving over $500 thanks to Consumer Reports. Chris did a lot of research before we shopped, too, so we walked in knowing the exact models we wanted. He research repair history, baking performance (for me!), and lots of other categories. The applicances at these places often are perfect, too, except for a tiny scratch on the back or some leftover sticker glue that's easily removable. Ten points for Consumer Reports!
We just received the October issue in the mail yesterday. I've only read the first couple pages, and I've learned about the best stainless steel cleaners, how to make good choices about sweetners, and that the Easy Bake Oven is being recalled because kids are being easily burned. What will be next?
Now, is it just me, or is this magazine a disguise for a SHOPPING magazine? I mean, really, folks. Every article has to do with buying something from chocolate to vitamins to cleaners to cars and lawnmowers. For a new homeowner like me, it's loaded with great money and time saving tips. Don't you want a subscription?