Wall Street Journal Subscriptions
Jun 23, 2008 | 9:18 pm
#136
Join Date: Jun 2004
Programs: united airlines
Posts: 4,967
I just subscribed and thought I'd share a little math I did in case anyone is interested.
On the webpage it shows a value of $343 for the subscription, which is more than 10 CPM and I was quite excited. I then looked up the price of subscription at wsj.com. It's something like $59 for 28 weeks or $99 for 58 weeks. I then worked out a value of $74.71 for the 39 weeks subscription, or 2.264 CPM.
Since I like the WSJ and was able to get it without money out of pocket, I subscribed
On the webpage it shows a value of $343 for the subscription, which is more than 10 CPM and I was quite excited. I then looked up the price of subscription at wsj.com. It's something like $59 for 28 weeks or $99 for 58 weeks. I then worked out a value of $74.71 for the 39 weeks subscription, or 2.264 CPM.
Since I like the WSJ and was able to get it without money out of pocket, I subscribed
Jun 25, 2008 | 10:02 am
#138
In memoriam
Join Date: Jan 2006
Posts: 4,020
I like getting good value for miles and getting subs with miles as much as anyone. I currently have a sub for the Economist thanks to Delta miles.
But, I have just about decided that the whole sub/miles thing is a little problematic because of the very long delay in the sub start. With the Economist it took around three months to start getting it.
When I subscribe I want the publication ASAP. With paid subs the Economist starts within a week or two. Guess I have a problem with delayed (printed) gratification.
But, I have just about decided that the whole sub/miles thing is a little problematic because of the very long delay in the sub start. With the Economist it took around three months to start getting it.
When I subscribe I want the publication ASAP. With paid subs the Economist starts within a week or two. Guess I have a problem with delayed (printed) gratification.
Jul 9, 2008 | 10:43 pm
#139
Join Date: Apr 2001
Location: Indianapolis, IN USA
Posts: 2,084
Oct 17, 2008 | 2:46 pm
#141
In memoriam
Join Date: Jan 2006
Posts: 4,020
I just subscribed for $99 for 56 weeks with net access at https://services.wsj.com/Gryphon/jsp...jsp?page=11222
I would have liked to use miles for this, but, I couldn't find a good offer and, I don't want to wait three months for delivery to start.
This was an acceptable compromise.
Plus, I can get miles when I pay with my credit card!
I would have liked to use miles for this, but, I couldn't find a good offer and, I don't want to wait three months for delivery to start.
This was an acceptable compromise.
Plus, I can get miles when I pay with my credit card!
Aug 11, 2009 | 8:30 am
#142
Join Date: Feb 2000
Location: Menlo Park, CA, USA
Programs: UA 1MM 0P, AA, DL, *wood, Lifetime FPC Plat., IHG, HHD
Posts: 7,174
anyone know of a current deal on this? It seems that WSJ is closing down any of the sub 100$ paper and internet plans, seems pretty silly, to lose customers. I just use the google trick but get most of it on my iphone as it is.
Aug 11, 2009 | 7:52 pm
#143
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: San Antonio, TX
Programs: OP, SPG, Amex MR
Posts: 371
I just used my Delta miles for subscribing to WSJ. I think I spent 3200 miles for 230 issues, if I remember right, which I figured was a OK deal.
Aug 12, 2009 | 10:38 pm
#144
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Jul 2003
Location: Florida
Posts: 30,342
Condition is no subscription in previous 180 days.
There is no code, it is response card only.
Aug 13, 2009 | 9:51 am
#145
Join Date: Nov 2004
Location: Ann Arbor
Programs: HHonors Gold , National Emerald Exec, Hertz Presidents, Delta Gold
Posts: 2,604
Aug 18, 2009 | 9:58 am
#146
Join Date: Jan 2007
Posts: 56
Here is an online offer I have received today:
https://order.wsj.com/sub/f2
https://order.wsj.com/sub/f2
Aug 18, 2009 | 10:08 am
#147
Join Date: Feb 2000
Location: Menlo Park, CA, USA
Programs: UA 1MM 0P, AA, DL, *wood, Lifetime FPC Plat., IHG, HHD
Posts: 7,174
thanks for the offer. yeah, it appears the days of the 99$ a year, online and print are over. The best I can find is 9.99$ a month, 119$ a year, or this one which is 138$, but with two freee weeks. I think I'll do the 119$ and get it. I know I can get everything online for free via google, which works quite well, but I still the the paper for days, bm's and travel.
Aug 20, 2009 | 3:17 pm
#148
Original Member
Join Date: May 1998
Location: The shape-shifting urban sprawl that is El Lay. FT member #71.
Programs: UA Gold & MM; DL & AA credit card dirt status; Hilton Diamond; Marriott Fool's Gold
Posts: 4,837
Just got a call out of the blue from a telemarketing firm working for the WSJ. I let my subscription lapse in March, and they were following up with a new offer (they had all the proper personal detail from my expring account, so it was not a cold solicitation).
The new deal is $99 for a year (plus local sales tax), both print and online. So apparently the old rate is still around. I grabbed it.
As an FYI, the caller ID on my phone read: "TLC Associates (319) 730-4172"
The new deal is $99 for a year (plus local sales tax), both print and online. So apparently the old rate is still around. I grabbed it.
As an FYI, the caller ID on my phone read: "TLC Associates (319) 730-4172"
Aug 20, 2009 | 3:24 pm
#149
Join Date: Feb 2000
Location: Menlo Park, CA, USA
Programs: UA 1MM 0P, AA, DL, *wood, Lifetime FPC Plat., IHG, HHD
Posts: 7,174
@craig6z, thanks for the update. Maybe I'll sweat it out a few weeks and see what happens, make sure my number is up to date. I'm on the road at the moment, so the iphone and free google wsj.com access is enough for me at the moment. I'll take the 99$ if they call and offer it up.
Aug 20, 2009 | 3:39 pm
#150
Join Date: Nov 2004
Location: Twin Cities
Programs: NW, UA
Posts: 918
too bad e-rewards no longer has the WSJ redemption option.