The Canadian Appendix of the CD Club FAQ
Note that this site is in no way associated to Columbia House Canada
To contact Columbia House Canada please use their Official Site or Email Address
SECTIONS NEWS
Section I - Columbia House Music Canada
Section II - BMG Music Service Canada (CLOSED MAY 2000)
Section III - CDHQ Canada (DISCONTINUED)
Section IV - Misc Information/Tips
Page Updated June 1st, 2005
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Columbia House Music Canada

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I. COLUMBIA HOUSE MUSIC CLUB (Canada)
   5900 Finch Avenue East
   Scarborough, Ontario
   M1B 5X7
   Customer Service : (416) 299-8181 (10am to 4pm EST, Mon-Fri)
   FAX              : (416) 299-2745
   Email            : cm_customer_service@columbiahousecanada.com
   Online Catalog   : http://www.columbiahousecanada.com
   Add. Contact Info: 24h Automated Order Line (416) 299-3278
                      with customer service 8am-8pm EST 
                      * Version Française - www.maisoncolumbia.com *
                      *  cf_service_des_clients@maisoncolumbia.com *
A. Compiled by Rob McIntyre (ck580-ncf.ca)
-- Standard Deal (Online Offer)
"12 CDs Free" : + $1.99 per selection shipping/handling with optional purchase of 13th & 14th selection at $6.95 each. All items are taxed, GST and where applicable, PST. Some Maritime province customers are subject to HST (instead of the GST and PST.
-- Membership Agreement
Purchase of five CDs at regular club prices within three years, regular club price ranging for single CDs from $14.98 (older selections and eps) to $19.98 (newer selections). Most CDs are $19.98.
-- Breakdown (without taxes)
(Example = "12 CDs Free" with optional 1st purchase plus 1 Bonus)
Cost of first cds inc. s&h & optional 1st purchase  ---  $  41.76  -
Cost of mandatory six cd purchase at $19.98 per CD ---     119.88  -
Cost of shipping and handling for mandatory CDs     ---     20.94  -
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Total                                                    $ 182.58  -
Divided by number of CDs obtained                            d 20  -
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Per CD price                                             $   9.13  -
-- Additional Discounts
(subject to change)
New members are immediately registered at "Savings Level 1". At this level, the member, with the purchase of a regular priced CD, may purchase a single CD, of equal or lesser value, at half price. Once the membership agreement has been fulfilled, the member is promoted to "savings level 2", in which a member, with the purchase of a regular priced CD, may purchase a single CD of equal or lesser value for $7.99.

After the second regular priced CD purchase at this level, the member is promoted to "savings level 3". At this level, the member, with the purchase of a regular priced CD, may purchase a single CD, of equal or lesser value, for $5.99.

There are also special discounts and specials for members that use their web site. Details can be found at their official web site.
-- Shipping and handling
(subject to change)
Single CD selections - $3.49
Double CD - $4.49
Boxed set selections - $3.49 + $1 per additional unit
-- Returns
Selections that are faulty or have been damaged durring shipping may be returned within 30 days with an explaination. Shipments resulting from errors was also be returned withing 30 days with an explaination only if the CD is not opened.

CH reserves the right to cancel anyone's membership if they decide the member has "an excessive number of returns". Unwanted parcels should not be opened. These can be sent back to the company by writing "Return to Sender" on the parcel, preferably inbetween the return address and your address, in bold, clear text, though it should be noted that these incidents are less likely to happen now with Play, where members are not required to send their reply cards in unless they wish to place an order.
-- Cancelation of Membership and Positive Response Program
CH only accepts requests for a cancelation after a member has fulfilled the membership agreement. Written requests only. Play members are now by default on a positive response program.
Note that this site is in no way associated to Columbia House Canada
To contact Columbia House Canada please use their Official Site or Email Address
Copyright 2004 Rob McIntyre