Random thoughts...

[sholloman81]

Thanks. Do they typically exclude using the certificates for SK related items?

I've never been a part of the CDCC; so, I'm not 100% sure, but in the email, it states that the two $100 credits can be used "on anything you want on our online store".

[Ben Staad]

Thanks. Do they typically exclude using the certificates for SK related items?

I believe the price was $99. They'd be sending two $100 gift certs as a part of the deal which would more than cover the purchase price if I use them.

[sholloman81]

I think it would all depend on the price. Did they offer a CDCC 25 yet or are you speculating? I'm not on their mailing list anymore.

I believe the price was $99. They'd be sending two $100 gift certs as a part of the deal which would more than cover the purchase price if I use them. My worry is that I will have nothing to use them on if they don't announce/produce some new LE's in 2025 as I do not purchase paperback and eBooks. Without more info on their 2025 plans, it just feels like a risky purchase for me, but maybe I'll cave as I guess I could use them on slipcases if I had to, but that isn't very exciting to me tbh.

[Sock Monkey]

I'm passing, because they still owe me a bunch of the exclusive books from previous clubs, and also because I hear that "Books are rolling at the printer's now!" jazz every year, and it seems that they produce less and less each time.

I agree that the "Books are rolling at the printer's" or "Looks like our biggest year yet!" is par for the course for the CDCC announcement. I'm not trying to phrase that in a negative way, but more factual and that I wouldn't base my decision to join solely on that line alone. I do hope that they 2025 is the year that the limited edition line takes off again in force, but joining the CDCC is always kind of a "roll of the dice" in regards to hoping that enough stuff will be published that one is interested in to warrant the cost of membership. Though the credit offer this year is nice...but still contingent that CD will be offering items one would like to buy.

[Dave1442397]

Curious if anyone will be doing the CDCC for next year. I was going to be a pass for sure, but the line in today's email "With our acclaimed Limited Edition line picking up production for our biggest year ever" has me considering it as the savings would be quite good. I'm just worried there won't be that many released/announced. Can only think of two off the top of my head for 2024. Still considering...

I'm not signing up for anything until I get the backlog of books they owe me. I have orders going back to at least 2010.

[dannyboy121070]

I think it would all depend on the price. Did they offer a CDCC 25 yet or are you speculating? I'm not on their mailing list anymore.

I received an e-mail earlier today, but I deleted it without seeing what the price was.

[Ben Staad]

I think it would all depend on the price. Did they offer a CDCC 25 yet or are you speculating? I'm not on their mailing list anymore.

Yeah, that's kind of my worry. Without being assured of at least a handful of new LE's being announced/produced in 2025 (not counting already announced titles such as the S.King Doubleday books), I really have no interest, as I don't do paperback or eBooks at all. So for me, right now CDCC 2025 feels like it would be a complete roll of the dice, and I'm not sure that I'm willing to gamble, even at a good price point.

[sholloman81]

I'm passing, because they still owe me a bunch of the exclusive books from previous clubs, and also because I hear that "Books are rolling at the printer's now!" jazz every year, and it seems that they produce less and less each time.

Yeah, that's kind of my worry. Without being assured of at least a handful of new LE's being announced/produced in 2025 (not counting already announced titles such as the S.King Doubleday books), I really have no interest, as I don't do paperback or eBooks at all. So for me, right now CDCC 2025 feels like it would be a complete roll of the dice, and I'm not sure that I'm willing to gamble, even at a good price point.

[dannyboy121070]

I'm passing, because they still owe me a bunch of the exclusive books from previous clubs, and also because I hear that "Books are rolling at the printer's now!" jazz every year, and it seems that they produce less and less each time.

[sholloman81]

Curious if anyone will be doing the CDCC for next year. I was going to be a pass for sure, but the line in today's email "With our acclaimed Limited Edition line picking up production for our biggest year ever" has me considering it as the savings would be quite good. I'm just worried there won't be that many released/announced. Can only think of two off the top of my head for 2024. Still considering...

[Ben Staad]

Yep. I saw that one about Boars Head. I love their products, even at their price point, but that recall certainly is giving me pause.

Feeling better today. Still have a headache and just feel run down. Seems like I'm on the mend.

Man, that's the worst! There have been so many recalls in the news recently. I was especially worried about the Boar's Head one as I eat their products quite frequently. It's scary to think about how little of our food the USDA checks and how little power they wield to enforce issues when they happen.

[sholloman81]

Cooked up some smoked sausage for lunch today. Sealed package and in date. Apparently it was bad.

I was so sick all afternoon. Thankfully I am feeling a bit better but have a killer headache and generally feel icky.

Man, that's the worst! There have been so many recalls in the news recently. I was especially worried about the Boar's Head one as I eat their products quite frequently. It's scary to think about how little of our food the USDA checks and how little power they wield to enforce issues when they happen.

[Ben Staad]

Cooked up some smoked sausage for lunch today. Sealed package and in date. Apparently it was bad.

I was so sick all afternoon. Thankfully I am feeling a bit better but have a killer headache and generally feel icky.

[Ben Staad]

They have a pretty decent layout, have broken out horror from fiction, and carry a nice little selection of smaller named authors in this smaller genre. I was pleasantly surprised.

I could have added some books to my TBR pile but abstained.

I visited my local B&N here in my new home state of AZ, and was very impressed by the Horror department selection (and of the store in general). I know they’ve made improvements since their sale a few years ago and I saw some of that back in WA state, but this AZ store took it to a new level. I wasn’t prepared to buy, but if I was I could’ve dropped a couple hundred bucks easy. It was great to see.

[RonClinton]

First time in a long time but purchased Christmas gifts from B&N. Typically gift some type of trade that is signed or something a little special but this year my kiddos (who are adults) will be getting plain old HC's.

I visited my local B&N here in my new home state of AZ, and was very impressed by the Horror department selection (and of the store in general). I know they’ve made improvements since their sale a few years ago and I saw some of that back in WA state, but this AZ store took it to a new level. I wasn’t prepared to buy, but if I was I could’ve dropped a couple hundred bucks easy. It was great to see.