Yes, I did buy a product and it was delivered as promised. As to the value of the product, opinions vary. I want to like it, but so far am not impressed. No offense intended to the writers, the magazine seems stagnant. Nothing I see today makes me think "wow", like I did 10 years ago.
This was not meant as a rant so much as an observation. I've bought the back issues to get the goodies. I guess I selfishly "expected" something in 7-8 months, pointing out the past frequency. Sorry, I want a little more than "delivered as promised." Sounds mediocre.
I'd wager the quantity and price of subscriptions would support a freebee every few months without Paizo "selling the farm".