Books/CD/DVD clubs::Get X free, but buy Y more

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<p>Does anyone here subscribe to any of those Book/cd/dvd clubs? Where you buy 5 or so books for $1, but you have to buy 5 more at regular ("discounted") prices in the next 2 or so years?<br>
ie. Columbia House, BMG Music services, Historybookclub.com</p>

<p>Does it actually work out being cheaper (with all the S+H charges)? Is it worth it? Would you recommend it for college? </p>

<p>I plan to buy some dvds for college, and a lot of books to supplement my classes. Would it be better to subscribe to these clubs that to buy separately in stores?</p>

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<p>BMG you don't actually have to buy any for regular price. You can get the first 5 or so free, and never buy any ever again. You have to buy one to get the other 7 free though. Shipping is usually about $3 per cd, so it adds up.</p>

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<p>That changed since I did it. I tried BMG back in 1994 and if you didn't send the damn flyer back saying you ** didn't ** want the album of the month, they sent it to you anyways. I would recommend against all music clubs if you are only a casual listener.</p>