A Shopping Tip from Fred Miller

"I've been getting Running Times for over 5 years. I initially subscribed via a race packet super low price offer. When the subscription came up for renewal via mail, I took another one year at a low but higher price than the original promotion. The following year, I got renewal mailers warning "your sub is about to expire!" Act Now! One- and 2-year subscription discounts were offered. But here's the trick:

Call the 800 renewal number. Tell them you're a long time customer, and you are considering renewal, and do they have any better rates than those offered via the renewal flyer. Say, "If you do, I'll renew right now."

My renewal rate via the flyer was 2 years @ $39.95 or one-year at $21.95. By phoning in I got 2 years at $24.95 -- a $15 savings in about 60 seconds worth of phone conversation. And they even have a comparable 3-year rate. So, if you want to save a few bucks -- the cost of entering a race -- try calling in your renewal." --Good runnin', Fred Miller.

(Ed. note: Members of USA Track & Field also can get a reduction on costs to several mags, including RT. They advertise 1-year @ $13.95 for RT; $10 off Track & Field News; and $5 off National Masters News. I'd say call the 1-800 customer service departments, give them your USATF # and ask for the discounts.

-- Diane Sherrer

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