GETTING THE MOST FROM MUSIC CLUBS
Money Saving
(and headache-saving) Tips:1) Wait for a killer deal like: “Get 3 or 4 CDs for the price of 1” specials to fulfill your purchase requirement.
2) After your obligation is fulfilled (1 CD for Sound & Spirit) you can ask for “on request only” or “positive” status and monthly selections will not be shipped automatically.
3) If you accidentally receive an unwanted shipment just write “Return to Sender” on the box, return it, and it will be fully credited to your account.
| COMPARE & CONTRAST THE TWO BIG CLUBS | ||
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POWER & GLORY (Columbia House) |
SOUND & SPIRIT (BMG Music) |
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Introductory Offer |
Get 11 CDs for 1¢ OR 13 CDs for$6.99 (plus $1.49 enrollment fee + S&H + tax) |
12 CDs for the price of one (plus S&H and sales tax) |
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How It Works |
You receive initial 11 CDs, pay S&H/enrollment fees, then buy 6 more CDs over 3 years |
You receive 7 free CDs, pay for S&H, purchase 1 CD at regular price, then receive 4 more free CDs |
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Further Commitment |
Buy 6 more CDs at regular price ($16.98 per CD)Over Next 3 Years |
Buy your 1 CD at regular price ($17.98 per CD) During Next Year |
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Shipping & Handling Costs |
$2.59 per CD ($30.00 for introductory package) |
$2.79 (each CD) |
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Average Total Cost Per CD |
$9.22 per CD |
$4.28 per CD
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Estimated Total Cost |
$156.81 (total CDs=17) |
$51.46 (total CDs=12) |
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Contact Them |
1 (800) 457-0500 www.columbiahouse.com |
1 (317) 630-0186 www.bmgmusic.com |
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Added Bonuses |
Monthly magazine with specials offering “Buy one, get two free,” “Buy one, all others for $2.99,” etc. (you pay S&H and sales tax). No automatic shipments, ie. you receive CDs by request only. |
A monthly magazine with new artist biographies. Earn bonus points with each purchase for a free CD. Frequent monthly specials offering “Buy one, get two free" or "three free," etc. Free promo CDs (you pay only S&H and sales tax). |