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Old 11-25-19, 01:51 AM  
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I considered buying some of their DVDs since they say that they ship from the UK, which means that I might not have to pay extra custom duties, but I got this message in step two:

We don’t offer shipping to Germany.

Ah well... I guess that settles it for me. I messaged them and asked them to consider offering their workout DVDs as digital downloads. It sure would save us all some money! Will they listen? - Rant over-
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Old 11-25-19, 02:33 AM  
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Ah well... I guess that settles it for me. I messaged them and asked them to consider offering their workout DVDs as digital downloads. It sure would save us all some money! Will they listen? - Rant over-
I hear you! I was hoping the new website would include downloads.
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Old 11-25-19, 10:48 AM  
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But do I need it and or do I need to buy the bundle with the book???
i found the books in our public library.

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the library also has her 2 books on OverDrive, both audio and ebook formats, including Kindle. I am enjoying the Painless audio book. OverDrive is one of the free apps that libraries use to lend out audios and ebooks.
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First I am going to say I don't do CS, I have several workouts and for some reason I buy them when they are on sale. I am thinking about season 12 because I always hear raves about it. But do I need it and or do I need to buy the bundle with the book???
Season 12 is good, not sure you need the book & IIRC it’s quite a bit cheaper as a kindle ebook.
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Old 11-25-19, 12:52 PM  
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I considered buying some of their DVDs since they say that they ship from the UK, which means that I might not have to pay extra custom duties, but I got this message in step two:

We don’t offer shipping to Germany.

Ah well... I guess that settles it for me. I messaged them and asked them to consider offering their workout DVDs as digital downloads. It sure would save us all some money! Will they listen? - Rant over-
There is an Essentrics webshop based in the NL (some connection between Miranda and a Dutch woman who appears on some streaming-only videos), but the only videos there are the older ones-- the latest on offer is Sahra's barre video. One of the items I received from that shop was a DVD-r so I did not order more from them.

Digital downloads are something that a number of people have requested so it seems strange that the redesigned site did not include an option for them. It was also disappointing to see that there is no longer a PayPal option.
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Old 11-25-19, 01:18 PM  
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Digital downloads are something that a number of people have requested so it seems strange that the redesigned site did not include an option for them. It was also disappointing to see that there is no longer a PayPal option.
Thanks for that link! Shipping is still pretty steep, but the prices are good. I hope they aren't DVDr

I really don't understand why they don't offer downloads. It's more convenient for everyone. It saves them having to get the DVDs pressed and the covers printed. With all the talk about environmental damage that our oversue of plastic and packaging is causing, why aren't more companies looking for ways to eliminate this overuse of plastic? Oh well. Maybe they have all the DVDs pressed and they fear they will never be sold if they start offering downloads. Who knows? I'd like to hear their reasoning.
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But do I need it and or do I need to buy the bundle with the book???
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it’s quite a bit cheaper as a kindle ebook.
pgun, I agree with Pam - I added to my post that the public library offers Overdrive to lend out their ebooks and audiobooks for free. Miranda has 2 of her books in both audio and ebook formats, Painless and Aging Backwards.
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Old 11-25-19, 03:14 PM  
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I thought I had 12, but can’t find it!
OH man! That sucks, I hope you find it somewhere
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Old 11-25-19, 03:16 PM  
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i found the books in our public library.

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the library also has her 2 books on OverDrive, both audio and ebook formats, including Kindle. I am enjoying the Painless audio book. OverDrive is one of the free apps that libraries use to lend out audios and ebooks.
Maybe I should try my library
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Old 11-25-19, 08:01 PM  
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I have almost all the Essentric dvds. I was going to purchase CS season 8, Body Sculpting 2. My library has seasons 9 and 10. Not sure if I want season 6, 11 or vintage collection. Any comments or suggestions? Also, do you know when the sale ends? Thanks in advance.
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