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JSWolf · 01-05-2026, 03:48 PM

I remember back when Waldenbooks was still in business, I belonged to their book club. I forget the exact name. You got a card which gave you 10% or 15% off depending on how much you bought at one time. Each card was for a different genre. I had a card for SF/Fantasy books. When they stopped the club, the cards were still valid as they didn't discontinue them. It was fun seeing some of the staff dealing with the card when they were not taught about them. So I'd buy MMBPs priced at $7.99 and get 15% off.

01-05-2026, 03:48 PM	#48
JSWolf Resident Curmudgeon Posts: 82,293 Karma: 151278869 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Roslindale, Massachusetts Device: Kobo Libra 2, Kobo Aura H2O, PRS-650, PRS-T1, nook STR, PW3	I remember back when Waldenbooks was still in business, I belonged to their book club. I forget the exact name. You got a card which gave you 10% or 15% off depending on how much you bought at one time. Each card was for a different genre. I had a card for SF/Fantasy books. When they stopped the club, the cards were still valid as they didn't discontinue them. It was fun seeing some of the staff dealing with the card when they were not taught about them. So I'd buy MMBPs priced at $7.99 and get 15% off.