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Not Afraid · 03-10-2009, 02:05 PM

I haven't even renewed my AP yet this year!

Andrew · 03-10-2009, 02:08 PM

The stuff I might possibly want is either freely available or can be purchased by non-club members. The exclusive stuff I don't care about at all.

So I guess I won't be joining.

BDBopper · 03-10-2009, 02:19 PM

Sorry. I can't afford it.

Disneyphile · 03-10-2009, 02:21 PM

I just want to go to the convention.

Moonliner · 03-10-2009, 02:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Andrew

The stuff I might possibly want is either freely available or can be purchased by non-club members. The exclusive stuff I don't care about at all.

So I guess I won't be joining.

I think I have to agree. The 23 magazine is for sale on news stands, The web content (comics, news, etc...) is free to all, if so inclined you can go to the convention (just without the discount). So all we are really talking about is a CostCo type arrangement where you pay to shop in their store, unless...

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“D23 Member Special Events” – Throughout the year, D23 hosts special events created just for its members.

The events turn out to be cool things like "tour an attraction with the designer" or tours of the underground tunnels (you know they exist!).

But the ~~pessimist~~ realist in me says the events will be member only pin-releases, and member only special merchandise sales...

Moonliner · 03-10-2009, 02:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Disneyphile

I just want to go to the convention.

Note: The club only offers an unspecified discount to the convention. Unless that discount is $80 or greater.......

Besides you already belong to the much more exclusive 33 Royal Street.

Disneyphile · 03-10-2009, 02:45 PM

Ah, if it's only a discount to the convention.... not really worth it. I'm not going to pay $80 just to buy over-priced stuff.

Moonliner · 03-10-2009, 02:49 PM

I suppose if you like the magazine enough to pay $15/Quarter, then perhaps this deal makes more sense.... $60 per year for that plus the discount to the convention might work out.

Moonliner · 03-10-2009, 02:59 PM

Damn, I love Ebay...

I don't buy much on the site but I do love they way they keep up with the times....

It looks like you could easily make back your dues by hawking the D23 trinkets on Ebay....

DD: I recommend you purchase about 20 of the "Launch Day" shirts that are only available today.

Disneyphile · 03-10-2009, 03:43 PM

Although, I must say that the annual membership price is somewhat better than paying a fee for some "exclusive" features on Disney fan sites. And, at least it offers nice publications and some other things, especially the large convention.

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Not Afraid HI! Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 17,108	I haven't even renewed my AP yet this year!
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Andrew Making Good Girls Go Bad Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Palo Alto, CA Posts: 734	The stuff I might possibly want is either freely available or can be purchased by non-club members. The exclusive stuff I don't care about at all. So I guess I won't be joining. __________________ -- Andrew Just Andrew. Do I contradict myself? Very well then, I contradict myself. (I am large, I contain multitudes.) -- Walt Whitman, "Song of Myself"
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BDBopper Not Taking Any Crap! Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Cleaning Up America, One Step At A Time! Posts: 1,694	Sorry. I can't afford it.
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Disneyphile SQUIRREL! Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: On the curbside. Posts: 5,098	I just want to go to the convention.
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Disneyphile SQUIRREL! Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: On the curbside. Posts: 5,098	Ah, if it's only a discount to the convention.... not really worth it. I'm not going to pay $80 just to buy over-priced stuff.
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Moonliner 8/30/14 - Disneyland -10k or Bust. Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 9,022	I suppose if you like the magazine enough to pay $15/Quarter, then perhaps this deal makes more sense.... $60 per year for that plus the discount to the convention might work out. __________________ - Taking it one step at a time.
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Moonliner 8/30/14 - Disneyland -10k or Bust. Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 9,022	Damn, I love Ebay... I don't buy much on the site but I do love they way they keep up with the times.... It looks like you could easily make back your dues by hawking the D23 trinkets on Ebay.... DD: I recommend you purchase about 20 of the "Launch Day" shirts that are only available today. __________________ - Taking it one step at a time.
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Disneyphile SQUIRREL! Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: On the curbside. Posts: 5,098	Although, I must say that the annual membership price is somewhat better than paying a fee for some "exclusive" features on Disney fan sites. And, at least it offers nice publications and some other things, especially the large convention. Last edited by Disneyphile : 03-10-2009 at 03:48 PM.
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