How to Join CD Music Clubs
In this age of iPods and file-sharing, the music CD may soon be going the way of the vinyl LP. While they're still available, however, there are a few ways to get CDs on the cheap. Joining a CD music club is one way to get the music you love and save loads of cash in the process. BMG is really the only remaining player in the CD music club field. Some other clubs are on the market, but they are very product specific and cater only to certain crowds. Here's how to join the two most popular mail-order CD music clubs, BMG Music Service and Yourmusic.com.
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Instructions
Things You'll Need
- Credit Card (required for BMG)
- Paypal account (optional for yourmusic.com)
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BMG Music Service
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There are two ways to sign up for membership: By regular mail or online. If you want to join by mail, BMG continues to advertise in standard publications, usually in the form of a tear-out card. Online enrollment is the best option when you want to see playlists, hear samples and get tons of information about the music before you commit to it.
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To enroll by mail you need to:-Select your CDs from the advertisement.-Fill in contact information, shipping address and payment information.-Mail the enrollment card.If your enrollment application is accepted, you'll receive your initial CDs within 7 days, normally.
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To enroll online, do the following: -Go to bmgmusic.com.-Choose your first 7 CDs.-Review your selections on the Enrollment Cart page and make any changes. -Click the "Continue To Checkout" button when you're ready.
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On the Shipping and Information page, do the following: -Enter your contact information, including email address.-Create your username and password.-Select your music preference--BMG uses this to tailor your shopping experience to your specific interests.-Enter your credit card information.-Read and accept the terms of the Membership Agreement.-Click the "Continue" button when you're ready to proceed.
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On the Order Confirmation page: -Make any changes to your order, if you want.-Confirm and/or edit your contact information.-Click the Place Order button when you are satisfied.
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Your membership should be confirmed via the email address you provided within 24 to 48 hours. Once your membership is activated, you will have access to BMG's full inventory of music. To complete your membership agreement, you'll need to: -Purchase 1 CD at regular price, within a year of your enrollment date.-Choose your remaining 4 free CDs.
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As a club member, you'll receive email notices and mail advertisements about every 3 weeks, including special offers and BMG's Selection of the Month. You can do one of two things: 1. Accept the Selection of the Month. To accept: -The selection will automatically be sent if you do not reply. 2. Cancel/Reject the Selection of the Month. To reject: -Mark the card that is sent with your mailing materials, indicating that you do not want the Selection of the Month and return by mail.Or-Go to the website, log in, and choose "Respond to your Featured Selection" from the left-hand menu. If you do not respond to the Selection Of The Month it is automatically shipped, and you will be billed for the CD, or will have to return it by mail.
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You can cancel your membership anytime after you've completed your 1 full-price purchase, as agreed. To cancel: -Log on to the website-Click on the "Customer Service" link at the bottom of any page.-Click on the "Cancel My Account" link.-To cancel by mail, send your request for cancellation to Customer Service Department, P.O. Box 1958, Indianapolis, IN 46291-0010.
yourmusic.com
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yourmusic.com charges one low price, currently $6.99, for every CD in their inventory. The process works like membership for Blockbuster or Netflix. You browse and select your favorites, which are then added to a queue. Once a month, the first selection in your queue is shipped, however, you can purchase as many CDs as you like, at any time. Each CD costs $6.99, with no shipping and handling charges.
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To join:-Click "Subscribe Now."-Enter your user information.-Click continue when you are ready to proceed.
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On the "Set Up Your Subscription" page, do the following: -Enter your shipping address.-Choose your method of payment: Credit card or Paypal.-To use credit card, enter your card information in the form on the page. A $1 authorization is sent to your card for verification purposes, but you will not be charged. -To use Paypal: *Click on the "Pay with Paypal" link. *Log in to your Paypal account. This automatically creates a billing agreement with Yourmusic.com *Click Continue to Yourmusic.com. You'll be returned to Yourmusic.com and a receipt number will be generated.-Read and accept the Terms and Conditions of your membership. -Click on "Submit."
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Your account is now activated and the welcome page displays your account information.
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There are no additional purchase requirements, and you can cancel at anytime. To cancel: -Log in to Yourmusic.com.-Go to your account page, and click "Manage Your Subscription."-You'll see cancellation details and terms. Any orders placed before cancellation will be fulfilled and you will be charged. However, your music queue will be emptied and nothing more will be sent to you from that list.
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Tips & Warnings
BMG Music Service's standard offer is 12 CDs for the price of 1, and allows you to choose 7 free CD's upon initial enrollment. Once you have completed purchase of 1 required CD, you'll be allowed to select your remaining 4 free CDs. The 11 free CD's are indeed free, however BMG charges shipping and handling on each and every CD it sends out.
At Yourmusic.com, you're charged $6.99 per month regardless of whether you have any CDs in your queue.
With any 'buying' club, it's imperative to know what you're getting into. Always read the fine print.
You must be 18 years of age to join
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