Exchange Warner Brothers DVD for Blu-Ray

http://www.dvd2blu.com/

Costs "as low as" $4.95 each with free shipping on orders over $35 (normally shipping is an additional $4.95).

Here's a link to the faq:  http://www.dvd2blu.com/faq.html

ESPN the Magazine

Dirt cheap price.  Using coupon code 3921 you can get a 1-3 year subscription for $4 per year!

http://www.dealcatcher.com/redir/996414533

Kids: Read 10 books this summer and get one for FREE

http://www.borders.com/online/store/MediaView_doubledogdare?cmpid=SA_20100513_V2

Nice deal!

Warner Brothers DVD to Blu-Ray offer

Similar to my previous post.  If you want to upgrade your standard WB DVDs to Blu-Ray, check this out:  http://www.dvd2blu.com/

They have a similar offer for any of you poor folks who went to HD DVD format, as well.

Discounts on upgrading your Disney movies to Blu-Ray

https://disneyupgradetoblu.com/blu_ray/index.html

Upgrade to Blu-Ray quality, added features and games, keep your current DVDs and save $8 on the upgrade!

Internet access costs

With the advent of multiple providers in most areas, it's often possible to negotiate your broadband rates.

I currently pay approximately $20 a month for Time Warner/Road Runner broadband.  Originally the cost was $40 per month, but when I called to indicate that I was interested in moving to DSL (I wasn't, just exploring) the operator mentioned that Time Warner had a "special" offer for people who were thinking of jumping off of the Road Runner bandwagon.

I've had this rate ever since (over two years now).

I'm not sure as to whether I could keep this rate if I should move to Dish network.  I assume it's possible, but they are likely to be more motivated by the fact that I've been a longtime cable subscriber as well.

In any case, if you're paying more than $25/month for Internet access it's worth calling around to see what other services offer.  Your current provider will likely make every attempt to meet a better offer since it takes much more effort and money to acquire new customers than it does to keep old ones.

Newspaper subscription update

My previous post regarding negotiating reduced subscription costs for newspapers requires an update.

At least for my local paper, the Dayton Daily News, the new cost reflected on the reduced rate sites appears to now be the same as the rate that they are now providing to me, a long-time, dedicated subscriber. Exactly the same.

So the previous post indicating the potential for close to a 50% savings may be a thing of the past.

Nevertheless I've saved over $500 by employing this method over the past few years and will continue to monitor the online subscription site(s) looking for a return to their previous costing model.