TSP Member Support + TSP Gearshop Discount?

[Josh the Aspie]

Hey there.  I'm looking at getting some of the 299 books, and some other product, and I was wondering if there is a discount on the books if you have a Member Support Brigade membership.

Trying to decide between amazon and TSP gear on this, and Amazon looks to have the lower price if there's no discount.

[Roswell]

MSB gives you 10% off at the TSP Gear shop and as always shipping is free with the Gear shop.

[Josh the Aspie]

Alright then, after MSB discount, free shipping on both, the prices are comparable... and I'd rather the cash goes to the TSP crew than Amazon.

So now I just need to renew MSB.  I wonder when the next sale is going to be, and if I should wait, or renew now.  Hmm.

[theBINKYhunter]

i think jack just ran one a month or two ago, so you probably won't see one for several months.

[Josh the Aspie]

Darn.  Hmmm.

Well, I guess I just need to decide on timing then, and whether I have time to actually use the stuff I want to get the discount on in the near future, or if I should wait in case it goes on sale while I'm handling other projects.

[archer]

i always miss the sales

[theBINKYhunter]

here's my thoughts on sales. you get the discount once... so if you plan on being a perpetual MSB member and you want/need stuff now, why wait? a $15 savings spread over the course of years is negated by time... so is saving $15 now really that big a deal when looking at the big picture? your renewal is still at full price the next year so if you plan on joining during a sale, letting it expire, and then waiting for another sale... i guess. that seems like a lot of work to me.

[Josh the Aspie]

A decent point I suppose.

[cartpusher]

Just seeing this now.  Yes 10% off for MSB and Free shipping for all customers..  BUT.....  we are not currently stocking 299 Days books.  We were trying to keep pricing pretty close to Amazon, but getting killed on shipping.  If we charge what it actually costs us, plus try to make a buck or two, it would look like we were just gauging people.  Plus it works out to be a little easier and more profitable for the publisher to sell through Amazon.

So don't feel bad buying through Amazon, it still works out for Glen, and you are still helping a TSP'er.  The TSP Gear Shop does have all the other merchandise for 299 Days though, that you can use your MSB discount on.

Thanks,
Kelly

[Josh the Aspie]

Well, that makes the choice exceedingly simple.  Thanks cartpusher.

I haven't actually read a line of the series yet, but I've heard good things, so I want to get to reading book one at least.