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From: pjk@hou2a.UUCP (P.KEMP)
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Subject: Re: CBS Video Club (SUMMARY)
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Date: Wed, 7-Aug-85 11:10:34 EDT
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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
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