they didn't really explain the shady math (unless it was in some part of the video). They were basically saying that it was intentionally hard to understand. They also explained the 'negative option' where they will send you CDs and charge you unless you tell them not to.
I didn't think the math was too complex but I could see how it was a huge ripoff for some people, but I joined for a month just to game their system.
I got 12 CDs for $0.01 each plus $5 shipping = $5.12, then a month later I ordered 1 CD at $18.99 plus $5 shipping = $23.99. Then I cancelled because I fulfilled my membership requirements. $23.99+$5.12=$29.11. $29.11/13CDS=$2.24/CD. Even if you had to order 2 at full price before you cancelled (I think that was the rule for a while, but I did it during a promotion) it works out to $3.79/CD.
they didn't really explain the shady math (unless it was in some part of the video). They were basically saying that it was intentionally hard to understand. They also explained the 'negative option' where they will send you CDs and charge you unless you tell them not to.
I didn't think the math was too complex but I could see how it was a huge ripoff for some people, but I joined for a month just to game their system. I got 12 CDs for $0.01 each plus $5 shipping = $5.12, then a month later I ordered 1 CD at $18.99 plus $5 shipping = $23.99. Then I cancelled because I fulfilled my membership requirements. $23.99+$5.12=$29.11. $29.11/13CDS=$2.24/CD. Even if you had to order 2 at full price before you cancelled (I think that was the rule for a while, but I did it during a promotion) it works out to $3.79/CD.