Is BMG the best music club? - Tilted Forum Project Discussion Community

Jimellow · 01-03-2007, 08:17 PM

Back in the day I was with BMG music club, and I remember buying/ordering quite a few CDs through them. As I got older, I started to realize that I didn't like most of the popular stuff as much, and thus resorted to downloading music and listening to it briefly before discarding it.

Lately, I've been getting into classical music much more than in the past (with jazz and blues, it's all I listen to now), and I am considering starting up my own classical music collection.

I've never been one to buy CDs at stores, as I feel they are too expensive and generally not worth it, thus I thought of BMG music club, and was wondering if they are still the best music club in terms of selection and pricing?

They are the only club I am familiar with, but if there are others out there that might be better than, or even on par with, BMG Music, then I would definitely be interested in checking them out.

With BMG's 12 for 1 deal, the CDs come out to about $4.04 per CD after accounting for shipping and the full retail cost of one CD. I am not sure if there is special pricing for additional purchases beyond the initial 12, or if it's a once and done offer.

I'd also be interested in hearing your experiences with BMG Music lately, if you've been a member. I'd be particulary interested in their classical, jazz, and blues music selection.

Thanks!

FoolThemAll · 01-04-2007, 06:18 AM

I love BMG for their prices - I've done the 12 for 1 deal three or four times - but it gets harder to find 12 CDs that I actually want. Can't comment on those particular genres.

My sister used Columbia and it seemed like BMG was better, price-wise.

Usually I buy used CDs from the local independent music store and from half.com.

shalafi · 01-09-2007, 03:04 PM

Ive been using BMG for a long time. I don't order as much lately as I used to but they are always sending me emails with offers. I think the one a couple days ago was get 3 or 4 free if you order the featured selection. Some of the offers are pretty good some not so much. I also order from half.com and amazon. You can sometimes get the used stuff for under a buck before shipping from them.

Jimellow · 01-09-2007, 08:57 PM

Thanks for the replies.

I joined up last week and picked my initial CDs. My registration is still pending, despite it claiming to be done within 48 hours. It's going on a week... I'm in no rush, but am curious if the registration process should take this long?

shalafi · 01-09-2007, 09:10 PM

i think it took a while last time i signed up too.

01-03-2007, 08:17 PM	#1 (permalink)
Jimellow Junkie	Is BMG the best music club? Back in the day I was with BMG music club, and I remember buying/ordering quite a few CDs through them. As I got older, I started to realize that I didn't like most of the popular stuff as much, and thus resorted to downloading music and listening to it briefly before discarding it. Lately, I've been getting into classical music much more than in the past (with jazz and blues, it's all I listen to now), and I am considering starting up my own classical music collection. I've never been one to buy CDs at stores, as I feel they are too expensive and generally not worth it, thus I thought of BMG music club, and was wondering if they are still the best music club in terms of selection and pricing? They are the only club I am familiar with, but if there are others out there that might be better than, or even on par with, BMG Music, then I would definitely be interested in checking them out. With BMG's 12 for 1 deal, the CDs come out to about $4.04 per CD after accounting for shipping and the full retail cost of one CD. I am not sure if there is special pricing for additional purchases beyond the initial 12, or if it's a once and done offer. I'd also be interested in hearing your experiences with BMG Music lately, if you've been a member. I'd be particulary interested in their classical, jazz, and blues music selection. Thanks! __________________ Desperation is no excuse for lowering one's standards.

01-04-2007, 06:18 AM	#2 (permalink)
FoolThemAll Walking is Still Honest Location: Seattle, WA	I love BMG for their prices - I've done the 12 for 1 deal three or four times - but it gets harder to find 12 CDs that I actually want. Can't comment on those particular genres. My sister used Columbia and it seemed like BMG was better, price-wise. Usually I buy used CDs from the local independent music store and from half.com. __________________ I wonder if we're stuck in Rome.

01-09-2007, 08:57 PM	#4 (permalink)
Jimellow Junkie	Thanks for the replies. I joined up last week and picked my initial CDs. My registration is still pending, despite it claiming to be done within 48 hours. It's going on a week... I'm in no rush, but am curious if the registration process should take this long? __________________ Desperation is no excuse for lowering one's standards.

01-09-2007, 03:04 PM	#3 (permalink)
shalafi ARRRRRRRRRR Location: Stuart, Florida	Ive been using BMG for a long time. I don't order as much lately as I used to but they are always sending me emails with offers. I think the one a couple days ago was get 3 or 4 free if you order the featured selection. Some of the offers are pretty good some not so much. I also order from half.com and amazon. You can sometimes get the used stuff for under a buck before shipping from them.

01-09-2007, 09:10 PM	#5 (permalink)
shalafi ARRRRRRRRRR Location: Stuart, Florida	i think it took a while last time i signed up too.