Relay-Version: version B 2.10 5/3/83; site utzoo.UUCP Posting-Version: version B 2.10 5/3/83 based; site hou2a.UUCP Path: utzoo!linus!philabs!cmcl2!seismo!lll-crg!dual!qantel!ihnp4!houxm!hou2a!pjk From: pjk@hou2a.UUCP (P.KEMP) Newsgroups: net.video,net.movies Subject: Re: CBS Video Club (SUMMARY) Message-ID: <570@hou2a.UUCP> Date: Wed, 7-Aug-85 11:10:34 EDT Article-I.D.: hou2a.570 Posted: Wed Aug 7 11:10:34 1985 Date-Received: Mon, 12-Aug-85 03:38:51 EDT Organization: AT&T Bell Labs, Holmdel NJ Lines: 49 Xref: linus net.video:1302 net.movies:5594 Well, I received a total of two responses to my inquiry on the CBS Video Club, one by mail and the other was a follow-up posted to the net. First, a correction to the information I gave on the club offer: The "Special Advance Bonus" movie is not at half price, but for $29.95 (plus $3 ship. & hand.) which can result in a "savings of *up to* $50. off the regular club price." As druxo!knf (FricklasK) pointed out, some of the movies offered list at $19.95, so you could get burned by this `bonus'. The regular club prices range from $39.95 to $79.95, so the regular prices may be higher than list! Also, packard!riddle (Guy Riddle) pointed out to me that they probably do charge NJ sales tax, because their record club does, even though the video club operates out of Terre Haute, Indiana (probably because CBS has offices in NJ). I've also seen some of the recent releases that list at $79.95, advertised by mail order companies at $69.95, so discounts are available if you look around. Some companies, like Paramount, reduce their prices on selected titles for a limited time. Whether the CBS Video Club will pass the savings onto its members is not clear, their offer only states that the club will occasionally offer special selections "on sale." I think I will still join the club, since if I order STAR WARS and THE EMPIRE STRIKES BACK when I sign up, I will save at least $60. Even if I spend $10 more for the next two tapes that I must buy, I will still be $40 ahead. The trick is being aware of the going prices to take advantage of their offer, and to make sure to send back the card they mail you every month, if you don't want that month's "Director's Selection." I am still open to comments or advice, reply by mail or the net if it is of general interest. -- Paul Kemp ihnp4!hou2a!pjk