| The Columbia House CD Club has a unique place
in the retail marketplace. Columbia House CD Club want's you to buy
all your music at their club. They are similar to bulk discount stores
- they make their money by selling large quantities at discounted
prices. They can give you special prices that traditional retail stores,
online or offline, can't beat. Usually you are required to buy around
12 DVD's or more. If you love music and buy a lot of DVD's, the Columbia
House CD Club will be the best place for you to get your DVD movies
and music. |
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DVD Club now and start enjoying discounted DVD movies injust a few
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Columbia House CD Club Comparison
So which is a better deal - buying wholesale through Columbia House DVD
Club or from your local retail store? Here's a service comparison of both
options. We found that both buying options are very different and we have
determined retailers do not offer many of the common DVD club features
and benefits to their customers. We have made estimates on the CD costs
of each, but it really depends on what CD's you buy and what retailer.
Lower prices at retail stores are wholly dependent on random sales and
in-store promotions, so it can take time and research to catch these special
deals. Let's start the comparison:
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COLUMBIA HOUSE DVD CLUB
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RETAIL
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| Special Offer |
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You get 5 DVDs for 49¢ each plus $1.99 each shipping
& processing
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Only in-store sales
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| Number of Titles in Stock |
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12,000 in several genres including Action / Adventure,
Classics / Musicals, Comedy, Drama / Epics, The Family Aisle, Horror,
Live / Music Video, Mystery / Suspense, Romance, Sci-fi / Fantasy,
Special Interest, War, Western.
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Mainly just popular and new titles, can sometimes
be out of stock or carry only popular titles in limited genres.
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| How It Works |
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Buy DVD's online through the website or mail-in your
DVD movie choices. Get up to 7 discounted movies up front, with
an obligation to buy 2 more movies in 2 years.
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Buy DVD's online through one of many retail e-commerce
websites or visit a local DVD retailer where prices are often higher
and selection much smaller.
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| Commitment |
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Buy 2-4 more movies in the next 2 years depending
on the deal
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None
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| Shipping & Handling Costs |
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Free - $1.99 per DVD
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Starting at $5.00
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| Average Total Cost Per DVD |
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$7.47 - 7.93
$9.02 - 9.47 (w/ shipping)
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$13.00 - 25.00
$18.00 - 30.00 (w/ shipping)
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| Initial Cost for 5 DVD's |
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$12.40 (w/ shipping)
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$80.00 (w/ shipping)
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| Contests and Sweepstakes |
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Ongoing special contests and sweepstakes
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No
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| Added Bonuses |
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Monthly magazine with specials
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None
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| Return Policy / Cancellations |
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10 days to cancel membership
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None on DVD's
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| How soon to get your movies |
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4 weeks
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Immediately to 2 weeks
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Conclusion
The Columbia House DVD club offer an excellent deal for buying a lot of
DVD movies at one time. Columbia House has a bigger selection of music
to choose from, but both options carry the most popular selections and
new releases. Shopping locally can offer the satisfaction of having the
DVD the same day, but at a higher cost. Good deals can be found through
retail stores and online stores, but even sale prices can't beat the Columbia
House DVD club prices. We think you will be happy with any option because
in the end you get a great DVD to enjoy. But remember - that the cheaper
the DVD price, the more DVD's can get. We recommend you be the judge for
yourself on which option is best!
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