Membership renewal - let's all kick it up a notch this year!

Patrick Dickson · August 01, 2013, 04:32:24 AM

great idea Monty......I did take it up a notch, it didn't hurt a bit !
looking forward to another year of discovery and discussion

Doug Giese · August 02, 2013, 11:35:13 PM

Upgraded to Researcher with renewal. :)

Jon Romig · September 15, 2013, 12:53:22 PM

Hi Monty,

Do you happen to know what percentage of the membership fee Tighar nets from the online store vs calling Tighar with my credit card number? Or even sending a physical check?

I am a little obsessed with the outrageous fees that banks charge, and I would rather renew via the mechanism that puts the most money in Tighar's hands.

Thanks!

Jon

Monty Fowler · September 15, 2013, 01:27:01 PM

Jon - I am not an expert at any of this on-line stuff (Just ask my tech support, AKA daughter), but I do know this:

- When I send TIGHAR a physical check or money order, TIGHAR gets 100% of that money.

- If I call in with my credit card number, TIGHAR has to pay a very nominal processing fee to the credit card company.

- If I use #*$&#$(#*$^#*&$^ PayPal or the on-line store, PayPal takes a percentage, but I do not know what it is.

So I usually send a check. Everyone is free to give in the manner that's most convenient to them, but giving is the most important thing, as you are planning to do.

LTM, who thinks PayPal is evil,
Monty Fowler, TIGHAR No. 2189 CER

Ric Gillespie · September 15, 2013, 05:45:38 PM

Quote from: Jon Romig on September 15, 2013, 12:53:22 PM
Do you happen to know what percentage of the membership fee Tighar nets from the online store vs calling Tighar with my credit card number? Or even sending a physical check?

I am a little obsessed with the outrageous fees that banks charge, and I would rather renew via the mechanism that puts the most money in Tighar's hands.

Bless your heart Jon. Paypal (via the TIGHAR Store) and a called-in credit card cost us about the same - 2 or 3%. For a mailed-in check we get it all.

John Ousterhout · September 15, 2013, 07:23:19 PM

My check is in the mail!

Ric Gillespie · September 15, 2013, 08:08:51 PM

Quote from: John Ousterhout on September 15, 2013, 07:23:19 PM
My check is in the mail!

Arrived yesterday. Thanks John!

Brad Beeching · October 06, 2013, 08:46:34 AM

Ric.. After stooging around the TIGHAR Store for an hour I finally heard a loud pop and was able to get the store to sell me a Researcher Membership! I've been trying to get in a position to be able join... Looking forward to the goodies!

Brad Beeching ..... Newest Member

Ric Gillespie · October 06, 2013, 11:25:31 AM

Quote from: Brad Beeching on October 06, 2013, 08:46:34 AM
Ric.. After stooging around the TIGHAR Store for an hour I finally heard a loud pop and was able to get the store to sell me a Researcher Membership! I've been trying to get in a position to be able join... Looking forward to the goodies!

Thank you Brad.

Monty Fowler · November 15, 2013, 07:11:41 AM

Let's not forget, Questions are cheap (free in the TIGHAR Forums) but answers are expensive.

Sending TIGHAR a nice Christmas season membership application or outright donation will do a lot for our cause - and we all hope Niku VIII is "the one." I'm debating whether I should wrap my next donation ... no, probably not, I suck at wrapping gifts.

LTM, who says the next check is in the mail soon,
Monty Fowler, TIGHAR No. 2189 CER