From: dyoshi@ocf.berkeley.edu (David Yoshihara)
Newsgroups: rec.music.christian
Subject: Music Clubs (repost)
Date: 10 Apr 92 17:58:52 GMT
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Hello all,

I am posting this again for those who seem lost in the world of mail
orders....

I saw several requests for music clubs, so here is what I am subscribed to.
I hope this help a little.

1) Christian Music Buyer's Club
   Pros: Prices are fairly good.  Avg price per CD is about $10.50 or $11.50
         for those by WORD.  Prices of tapes are about $7.50.  Fairly large
         selection of other items such as thousands of accompaniment tracks,
         children's music, videos, posters, tourwear, and songbooks.  Also
         shipping on everything is free except for tourwear and posters.  And
         they have coupons which allow you extra savings such as $1 each
         songbook or $1 off each tape or CD (the price above are with coupon),
         etc.
   Cons: They seem to be a bit slow on delivery--about 6 weeks at least.
         Also, they seem to be out of stock on a lot of stuff.  They seem to
         print stuff in their catalog that is no longer made.  As a result,
         it is often better to call first to make sure the item is in stock.

   Address: Christian Music Buyer's Club
            P.O. Box 121916
            Nashville, TN 37212

   Phone #: 1-800-695-CMBC

   Please email me if you would like a form.

2) Long's Christian Music
   Pros: Very large selection of stuff.  Avg price per CD is about $12.50
         and $8.50 for tapes.  Delivery is quite fast--usually within two
         weeks.  They are very professional about it.  Also they have a
         call-in number where you can call, dial a number, and preview the
         song.  They sell everything from CD's, tapes, and accompaniment tracks
         to songbooks, Bibles, videos, and childrens music.  Very large
         selection of accompaniment tracks.
   Cons: Price of CD and tapes is a bit expensive and so I usually don't
         order from here unless I can't seem to find the music anywhere else.
         You must also pay shipping on top of the price listed above.

   Address: Long's Christian Music
            2306 Edgewater Drive
            Orlando, FL  32804

   Phone #: (407) 649-1914

3) Gospel Connection
   Pros: Very good prices on CD's and tapes.  Avg price per CD is about $10.65
         (includes shipping) if you buy in bulk--about 5 CD's at a time.
         Avg price per tape is about $7.50 if you buy about 4 at a time.
         This is because they have a coupon on their stuff which can be
         redeemed if you collect enough of them--6 for CD's, 5 for tapes so
         you get the sixth CD free (or 5th tape) if it has a coupon on it and
         you have the remaining coupons.  Also, delivery is farily quick,
         usually less than 2 weeks.
   Cons: They have a fairly large selection of CD's and tapes and a few nice
         closeout stuff, but that is all.  In other words, they don't sell
         accompaniment tracks, etc. -- just CD's, tapes, and very few videos.

   Address: Gospel Connection
            P.O. Box 157
            Toledo, OH 43697

4) Daystar
   Pros: Prices are fair.  Shipping is fast.  Bonus coupons are given on
         most tapes and CD's.  Avg price per CD is about $10.32 when you buy
         6 or $6.60 for tapes when you buy 5.  
   Cons: Selection is small and can't really compete with the bigger companies
         above.

   Address: Daystar Ministries Inc.
            78 East Main Street
            Marlton, NJ 98053

   Phone #: (609) 983-7737

5) Word
   Pros: It is very good for starters.  They allow you to buy 4 CD's for $1
         each.
   Cons: Prices are a bit outrageous and the selection is limited and they
         slow to get new releases.  They offered me Heart In Motion in my
         latest letter--which came out in March.  Also, they make you fill
         out forms like BMG and Columbia House which can be a pain.

   Address: Word
            P.O. Box 10233
            Des Moines, IO 50336-0233

6) Columbia House
   I think everyone knows about this club.  You can get 8 CDs for a penny
   plus shipping and must buy 6 in the future.  It might sound good at first
   but when you add it all up, it somes out to be more expensive that if
   you got it on sale at stores since the price per CD is around $17 with
   shipping and tax.  Also, the Christian selection is limited (or nonexistant)
   and are slow at getting new releses.  Must fill out a form every month or
   they will send you a CD you don't want.

   Email me if you really want the address.

7) BMG
   I think everyone knows about this club as well.  Similar to Columbia House.
   You get 4 CDs if you pay for shipping.  Then you must buy 1 CD in the future
   and will get one free.  Prices are a bit better than Columbia House since
   they sometimes have deals where you can buy one and get two free.  The
   selection they have is quite limited and they are very slow to get new
   releases.  Also, the Christian selection is nonexistant to my knowledge.
   Must also fill out a form every month or so or they will send you a CD you
   don't want.

   Email me if you really want the address also.

Well I hope that helps.  Please add to this list if anyone wants.  I don't
belong to any used CD clubs, but I am sure there are some excellent ones
out there.  I would appreciate it if someone could email or post a list of
used music (Christian) clubs as well.  Thanks.

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