Considering dropping Crafter's Choice Account
11-30-2010, 09:58 AM
#32
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Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: NYS Finger Lakes Region
Posts: 1,178
I have enough kits and ufo's in my cupboard that I can have my own crafters' choice selection. No additional cost needed as I've already spent it once. I wouldn't hesitate to drop my membership if I were in that situation. I used to jump on the band wagon, but have learned to "think about it" which usually takes care of the impulse.
11-30-2010, 10:56 AM
#34
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Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: Arizona
Posts: 97
I cancelled my membership also... it was too difficult to remember to return the postcard declining thier "picks" and the postage was getting to be ridiculous - I would send one back only to find another right behind it. I didn't bother trying to return anything I received that I didn't order... I was just happy to fulfill my committment & move on. The items I didn't want made nice gifts, albeit expensive ones.
11-30-2010, 11:43 AM
#36
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Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: Michigan
Posts: 294
If you really want quilting books there are a few websites that trade used books. I've seen all kinds of crafting books on them. Not sure if I'm allowed to mention them here, so you can PM me for the names.
11-30-2010, 12:01 PM
#37
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Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: Glenmoore, PA
Posts: 7,941
Originally Posted by craftyone27
I'm looking for some feedback on this, but I am currently inclined to cancel my Crafter's Choice book club membership. I have not been too happy with most of their monthly selections and have ordered very few books from them since my introductory shipment. They also really love to ship you books that you don't want and then really drag with crediting your account when you send the shipment back to them. I have also noticed lately that even their "members only" prices are a bit high. I just ordered a OBW book from Overstock.com for $15, Crafter's Choice wants $22 for same book. I also found it cheaper on Amazon and Connecting Threads websites. Can anyone think of a really great reason to keep my account? - I'm at a loss here.
11-30-2010, 12:05 PM
#38
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Join Date: Feb 2010
Location: Fort Wayne, IN
Posts: 44
I belong to both Crafters Choice and Homestyle Books.
They send me an email when the new selections come out. Usually there is plenty of time to decline the monthly offer. I get both of the offer emails abouth the same time so it is easy to decline. I keep the membership mostly for the special deals they run.
They run some really great offers occasionally. I just bought 4 new books and spent about $30. They had free shipping and 60% of the publishers prices. You can't find any deal better than that. I ordered them on Wednesday and received them today.
They send me an email when the new selections come out. Usually there is plenty of time to decline the monthly offer. I get both of the offer emails abouth the same time so it is easy to decline. I keep the membership mostly for the special deals they run.
They run some really great offers occasionally. I just bought 4 new books and spent about $30. They had free shipping and 60% of the publishers prices. You can't find any deal better than that. I ordered them on Wednesday and received them today.
11-30-2010, 12:52 PM
#40
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Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: Front row
Posts: 14,646
I dropped my account after full filling my obligation because the books you buy to complete the obligation has to be over a certain price per book. I didn't like that at all and it's buried in very fine print, if you can find it. I wouldn't recommend this club at all.
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