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If
you're looking to build up your own DVD video collection instead
of renting, try joining a DVD buying club. The popular one around
is Columbia House. Below you will learn more about this club and
what it has to offer.
To
start off with, Columbia
House offers a great deal for newly enrolled members:
4 DVDs for $.49 each, plus $1.99 shipping and handling
You must buy 4 more movies in two years at full retail price plus
shipping and handling
You may take a 5th movie for $14.95 + $1.99 s/h
You will receive special promotions via mail (and email if you choose)
Be eligible for generous a money-saving bonus plan and private club
offerings and special sales
Columbia House currently has over 1700 DVD
titles to choose from
Hassle-free service: there are no cards to return and they'll never
send you a CD you didn't order
24 hour access to a complete collection of over 12,000 titles, including
Box Sets at up to 60% off Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price
and bargain CDs as low as 99 ¢
Everyday Members-only sales, including great deals like Buy 1, Get
2 Free and Buy 1, Get Unlimited CDs For 3.99
Fast shipping
Email newsletters with up-to-date DVD information
Cool sweepstakes and contests: you can enter to win all-expense
paid trips and signed memorabilia, view exclusive webcasts, and
more
Joining
Columbia House is easy, but it's best
to understand the process before you sign up
You select your new member enrollment selections (e.g. your 4 for
$.49)
Choose a 5th bonus selection for 14.95 + 1.99 s/h
You must buy 3 additional products at full price plus shipping and
handling to fulfill the remainder of your contract (if you got a
fifth for $14.99)
You quit upon fulfilling your membership contract.
Make it work for you
Always choose the highest priced items as new enrollment selections.
In most cases, DVD's that retail for $25 or more can be bought for
$.49! Save the lower priced $19.95 DVDs for fulfilling your membership
contract
Fulfill your membership contract as soon as possible. Once your
contract is fulfilled, it's possible to quit and rejoin again immediately
to get the new enrollment specials at the discounted price again
(e.g. your 4 for $.49). Repeat this each time you meet your contract
obligations and you can save on every DVD you buy at Columbia
House
If you're a collector, choose Deluxe, Collectors or Special Edition
listings for your enrollment selections, they are often higher priced
and offer a better value. Again, save your $19.95 selections for
completing your contract
Do your gift shopping with enrollment selections! Remember, you
can choose up to 2 of the same item. Can't beat $.49 plus shipping
for a great gift
Sign up for two accounts, under the same name, credit card &
address and double your savings
Watch out for sale prices. Many items fall below the $19.95 threshold
and will not count toward your fulfillment. If they are priced above
$19.95 they count, no matter if they're on sale
Here's
a cost comparison chart of Columbia
House and an online retailer. Prices from the online retailer
are the lowest available, as of 02/15/02, including shipping and
handling. 8 titles where chosen from each one and the costs added
up with shipping and handling. Here is what was found.
Columbia
House
Gladiator $.49 + $1.99
The Patriot $.49 + $1.99
Traffic $.49 + $1.99
Crouching Tiger $.49 + $1.99
Meet the Parents $14.95 + $1.99
Best in Show $24.95 + $3.99
Pulp Fiction $22.95 + $3.99
Charlie's Angels $19.95 + $3.99
Cost
per DVD $13.35
TOTALS $106.82
Online
Retailer
Gladiator $22.49 + $2.99
Patriot, The $15.99 + $2.99
Traffic $18.49 + $2.99
Crouching Tiger $20.97 + $2.99
Meet the Parents $21.49 + $2.99
Best in Show $19.99 + $2.99
Pulp Fiction $23.99 + $2.99
Charlie's Angels $23.99 + $2.99
Cost
per DVD $23.91
TOTALS $191.32
As
you can see there is BIG savings. So, if you want to build a DVD
movie collection for a lot less, Columbia House
is a great way to go. We challenge you to do your own comparison
to see for yourself.
To
learn more about Columbia House DVD club, click here to visit their
website.
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