CD Clubs FAQ
V.4.21, Last Modified: Jul 19, '99
1. Breaking News
2. Introduction
3. Strategies - In Brief
4. Customer Service Information
5. More In-Depth Information
     · Brief Answers To Frequently
       Asked Questions
     · Getting The Most CDs
       For Your $$$
     · Declining The Selection
       Of The Month
     · Available New Membership
       Offers
     · Membership Costs
     · Club Catalogs
     · The Quality Debate
     · Club "Re-Mastering"
       Statements
     · Resale Value
     · Ethical Issues
     · Clubs Collecting Sales Taxes
6. Other
     · Appendix A:
       CD Clubs In Canada
     · CD Club Related Sites
     · About The Maintainer
     · FAQ Disclaimer
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Membership Costs

BMG '12 CDs for the price of 1 CD, nothing more to buy, ever', using a 'buy 1, get 2 free' offer to fulfill
Order CD Shipping Sales Sub-
Shipment Price & Handling Tax (5%) Total
get 7 free FREE 17.03 0.85 17.88
buy 1, get 2 free 16.98 7.47 1.22 25.67
get 4 more free FREE 9.86 0.49 10.35
16.98 34.36 2.56 53.90
Number of CDs = 14
Total Cost = $54.86
Cost per CD = $3.92
+ CH/CDHQ '12 CDs for the price of 1 CD, nothing more to buy, ever', using a 'buy 1, get 2 free' offer to fulfill
Order CD Shipping Sales Sub-
Shipment Price & Handling Tax (5%) Total
get 7 free FREE $16.73 0.84 17.57
buy 1, get 2 free 16.98 7.17 1.21 25.36
get 4 more free FREE 9.56 0.48 10.04
16.98 33.46 2.53 52.97
Number of CDs = 14
Total Cost = $52.97
Cost per CD = $3.78

+ Note: Stamps are no longer required for BMG and CH/CDHQ/PLAY. Orders can be paid for by credit card via the web site or a toll free call.


+ PLAY '12 CDs for free, buy 6 more to fulfill' using 'buy 1, get 2 free' offers to fulfill
Order CD Shipping Sales Sub-
Shipment Price & Handling Tax (5%) Total
get 12 free FREE $28.68 $1.43 $30.11
Bonus Offer 6.98 4.78 0.59 12.35
buy 1, get 2 free 16.98 7.17 1.21 25.36
buy 1, get 2 free 16.98 7.17 1.21 25.36
buy 1, get 2 free 16.98 7.17 1.21 25.36
buy 1, get 2 free 16.98 7.17 1.21 25.36
buy 1, get 2 free 16.98 7.17 1.21 25.36
buy 1, get 2 free 16.98 7.17 1.21 25.36
108.86 76.48 9.28 194.62
Number of CDs = 32
Total Cost = $194.62
Cost per CD = $6.08

Shipping and Handling (Single CD Selections per order)
BMG:
First CD: $2.59
Second CD: $2.49
All others: $2.39 each
+ CH/CDHQ/PLAY:
Each CD: $2.39