For those of you in "the Good Cook"...

[Svadhisthana]

No, I haven't gotten around to it yet. I was going to email them a request for a cataloge first.

[SlaveGirl]

I had not heard of the Good Cook or Jessica's before, thanks for sharing these!

SG

[nancya]

Jessica's looks really good! Of course, I'm trying not to spend any more money right now.

A small laugh...The Good Cook has just sent me an offer inviting me to come back. Uh, I haven't left. I haven't even fulfilled my membership agreement yet. I guess they just really love me.

[Svadhisthana]

You could be a split personality and not know it......

[Isa]

Call them Risa. You should have heard from them at this point.

This company sent me a catalog about a week ago and I just mailed in the form that says I agree to a trial to see how I like it and then can become a member. I was really tempted to join as I would like to save most of the money I spend on culinary books and the idea of buying books for $1.00 each, books that actually cost more than that at a regular price, really looked appealing! I remember some of the books I chose when I sent in the information needed to start my membership. So do they really sell their books at $1.00 each, plus shipping and handling, like they say they do? If I like the trial, I might remain a member! hehe

[Risa]

Only those first ones are $1 or $2 each. After that, the books are at a discounted price, usually between 20 to 50% (if that) off. You can get the same books for the same price or cheaper from other booksellers. If you did send for the trial books, make sure to mail them back if you choose not to join the club.

[retroguy]

WEll I have tried many times to sign up for it as there are some books I really want. I put everythign in and say AF Canada, but the postal code is still a problem for me. There is only enough room for 5 numbers/letters and I put in the first 5 of my postal code and it keeps saying put in a valid zip code. Any ideas?

[KyleW]

I had repeated problems with this vendor. I finally decided that there were easier, if slightly more expensive, ways to buy books. Life's too short.

[Isa]

You can't join The Good Cook online if you are Canadian. Email them or call and ask how to proceed.

This month they have adds in many magazines among those are Saveurs and Fine Cooking.

[Marzoli]

I hate to own up to this: I joined that book club several years ago, got tired of it (actually $$$$$) and dropped it, then rejoined when I got a good offer for $1 books, then dropped again after a while, then got a good offer for $1 books, joined again, and so on. I'd have thought their computer would notice that I'm the same person I used to be, but I guess they want customers any way they can get them. Actually, I like the books and I don't mind having to send in the card because I get a kick out of reading the ads anyway--after reading students papers, the ads are ambrosia! Whatever, I have WAY too many cookbooks! But it sure is FUN. Sooner or later, I'll drop it again. Hmmm, maybe they'll offer even more $1 books!

[Isa]

The free books are really hard to resist...



In Canada, we do not have to send the card if we do not want a book. We send it if we want the book.