Rico Posted September 12, 2020 Share Posted September 12, 2020 Sorry if already posted, & don't mean to shill, but this is a great deal, I just signed up. If you don't already subscribe, just click on this link & the offer should show up. https://theathletic.com/2060953/2020/09/12/brad-childress-on-josh-allen-donovan-mcnabb-and-what-it-takes-to-make-the-jump/ 1 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lurker Posted September 12, 2020 Share Posted September 12, 2020 Well worth it for Fairburn and Joe B alone. All the other excellent content is just gravey.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billsherd Posted September 12, 2020 Share Posted September 12, 2020 £1/month? That's what I get from the link. Just now, Lurker said: Well worth it for Fairburn and Joe B alone. All the other excellent content is just gravey.... I listen to there podcast for free, do they put out more stuff? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rico Posted September 12, 2020 Author Share Posted September 12, 2020 5 minutes ago, billsherd said: £1/month? That's what I get from the link. I listen to there podcast for free, do they put out more stuff? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maddenboy Posted September 12, 2020 Share Posted September 12, 2020 (edited) Here are the details of your subscription: Date: 09/12/2020 Subscription: $1.00 per month for the first 12 months. $7.99 due each month thereafter. Payment Information: Visa ending in 6650 as i said in the other thread I got $1 per month for 12 months. Maybe because i'm a new subscriber or something. This was the confirming email they just sent me. Edited September 12, 2020 by maddenboy 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gugny Posted September 12, 2020 Share Posted September 12, 2020 15 minutes ago, Rico said: Sorry if already posted, & don't mean to shill, but this is a great deal, I just signed up. If you don't already subscribe, just click on this link & the offer should show up. https://theathletic.com/2060953/2020/09/12/brad-childress-on-josh-allen-donovan-mcnabb-and-what-it-takes-to-make-the-jump/ Thanks, Shillorico! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rico Posted September 12, 2020 Author Share Posted September 12, 2020 4 minutes ago, maddenboy said: Here are the details of your subscription: Date: 09/12/2020 Subscription: $1.00 per month for the first 12 months. $7.99 due each month thereafter. Payment Information: Visa ending in 6650 as i said in the other thread I got $1 per month for 12 months. Maybe because i'm a new subscriber or something. This was the confirming email they just sent me. Awesome for you! My e-mail didn't say that, and I've never subscribed before. I got Here are the details of your subscription: Date: 09/12/2020 Subscription: $1.00 per month for the first 3 months. $7.99 due each month thereafter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gugny Posted September 12, 2020 Share Posted September 12, 2020 10 minutes ago, maddenboy said: Here are the details of your subscription: Date: 09/12/2020 Subscription: $1.00 per month for the first 12 months. $7.99 due each month thereafter. Payment Information: Visa ending in 6650 as i said in the other thread I got $1 per month for 12 months. Maybe because i'm a new subscriber or something. This was the confirming email they just sent me. Unless I see the first eight digits of that Visa, I'm calling BS. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kwai San Posted September 12, 2020 Share Posted September 12, 2020 (edited) 2 hours ago, maddenboy said: Here are the details of your subscription: Date: 09/12/2020 Subscription: $1.00 per month for the first 12 months. $7.99 due each month thereafter. Payment Information: Visa ending in 6650 as i said in the other thread I got $1 per month for 12 months. Maybe because i'm a new subscriber or something. This was the confirming email they just sent me. Cool man....Ima gonna give this a shot......bummer - I am getting what @Rico got. 3 Months at $1. Wonder what you did to get 12 months? Edited September 12, 2020 by Kwai San 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Punching Bag Posted September 12, 2020 Share Posted September 12, 2020 4 hours ago, Gugny said: Unless I see the first eight digits of that Visa, I'm calling BS. Well if he uses a one time number he can share without worrying you will use his credit card for third base seats. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOUSE Posted September 12, 2020 Share Posted September 12, 2020 To risky for me, Jerry Sullivan could be re hired 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ridgewaycynic2013 Posted September 12, 2020 Share Posted September 12, 2020 If you have ever slagged Timmah on here, you only get the three month deal. Say nothing about him? Lawd, then they lovey dovey. 😁 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Protocal69 Posted September 12, 2020 Share Posted September 12, 2020 Damn my subscription just auto renewed at 59.99 for one year on Aug 15 2020. Last I paid 29.99 for one year smh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2020 Our Year For Sure Posted September 13, 2020 Share Posted September 13, 2020 I got $1 a month for 6 months. Ranks, Rico! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. WEO Posted September 13, 2020 Share Posted September 13, 2020 how are there 2 threads on this---and OP has posted in both! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vanhalen26 Posted September 13, 2020 Share Posted September 13, 2020 Thank you, I was due to renew this week. Got $1.25 Canadian per month for a year. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Virgil Posted September 13, 2020 Share Posted September 13, 2020 I just got it for 6 months at a $1 per. Who knows Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Brown Posted September 13, 2020 Share Posted September 13, 2020 (edited) I'm a sucker. Thanks for the reminder to cancel before November. Guess they weren't getting enough new subscribers with their $30 a year offer. Edited September 13, 2020 by Doc Brown Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LB48 Posted September 13, 2020 Share Posted September 13, 2020 35 minutes ago, Virgil said: I just got it for 6 months at a $1 per. Who knows The Athletic has never been profitable over their 4 years of existence. Bottom barrel rates aren't going to save that. From USA today: " the cost for salaries and benefits alone is about $32 million per year, and that doesn’t include “office, support, tech, sales, travel, and a zillion other costs of doing business.” The Athletic is not profitable, and that diminishes their value for future investors" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TroutDog Posted September 13, 2020 Share Posted September 13, 2020 I pay full boat for The Athletic (about $50 per year) and it is a steal. All pro sports, written about local journalists who actually know the teams and leagues they follow. I hope anyone who is partaking in their special is open to buying for the long term: it’s worth supporting! Just my opinion. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rico Posted September 13, 2020 Author Share Posted September 13, 2020 53 minutes ago, Mr. WEO said: how are there 2 threads on this---and OP has posted in both! I’m just that damn good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Posted September 13, 2020 Share Posted September 13, 2020 Just $1 for 12 months? They need to fire the entire marketing department. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rico Posted September 13, 2020 Author Share Posted September 13, 2020 35 minutes ago, TroutDog said: I pay full boat for The Athletic (about $50 per year) and it is a steal. All pro sports, written about local journalists who actually know the teams and leagues they follow. I hope anyone who is partaking in their special is open to buying for the long term: it’s worth supporting! Just my opinion. Maybe if they add Sully! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TroutDog Posted September 13, 2020 Share Posted September 13, 2020 21 minutes ago, Rico said: Maybe if they add Sully! Ha! I’d have to reconsider then! 😃 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aceman_16 Posted September 13, 2020 Share Posted September 13, 2020 Just do the 12 month one here..... https://theathletic.com/checkout2/intro1/introperiod12?source=audio_podcast_podcastID_167_ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GunnerBill Posted September 13, 2020 Share Posted September 13, 2020 5 hours ago, TroutDog said: I pay full boat for The Athletic (about $50 per year) and it is a steal. All pro sports, written about local journalists who actually know the teams and leagues they follow. I hope anyone who is partaking in their special is open to buying for the long term: it’s worth supporting! Just my opinion. Totally agree. I signed up almost exactly a year ago. Its two main sports are the NFL and soccer which are my two passions and it covers them much better than any of the traditional outlets. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ridgewaycynic2013 Posted September 13, 2020 Share Posted September 13, 2020 8 hours ago, TroutDog said: Ha! I’d have to reconsider then! 😃 Every journalistic entity needs an 'Andy Rooney' type to kvetch about something. Preferably in small doses. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chandler#81 Posted September 13, 2020 Share Posted September 13, 2020 This really is a good deal and I like what I’ve seen from the A. This said, to date, I’ve never purchased printed sports news and I’m not starting yet.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Last Guy on the Bench Posted September 13, 2020 Share Posted September 13, 2020 11 hours ago, TroutDog said: I pay full boat for The Athletic (about $50 per year) and it is a steal. All pro sports, written about local journalists who actually know the teams and leagues they follow. I hope anyone who is partaking in their special is open to buying for the long term: it’s worth supporting! Just my opinion. Agreed. To me it's totally worth it just for the Bills - best most consistent, most detailed coverage out there. One of the only places you can reliably get more than just the regurgitated press conferences. There's good general NFL stuff too. I happily re-upped after my initial cheap year. Well worth it. I've started following Chelsea in the Premier League too, so all of that stuff (which there is a ton of) is a great bonus for me. I don't keep a close eye on any other sports or teams, but if you do it will be even more worth it to you. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KDIGGZ Posted September 13, 2020 Share Posted September 13, 2020 11 hours ago, LB48 said: The Athletic has never been profitable over their 4 years of existence. Bottom barrel rates aren't going to save that. From USA today: " the cost for salaries and benefits alone is about $32 million per year, and that doesn’t include “office, support, tech, sales, travel, and a zillion other costs of doing business.” The Athletic is not profitable, and that diminishes their value for future investors" Their business model was flawed from the start. They offered these sports writers unheard of salaries to try and obtain top talent. How were they ever going to reach profitability? Or did they know they never would and just hoped to appear to be successful/popular in hopes of making a name for themselves and then taking on more investors before cashing out? Either way, I'm not sure where these writers expect to work once the house of cards comes crashing down. Newspapers not hiring, magazines don't exist, their jobs at news stations have been filled. It's a dying industry. A more suitable business model would have been to offer freelance work to writers working as independent contractors and then paying them based on the subscription and ad revenue their articles generated. As it became more popular and profitable they could afford to pay more "per click." Having these guys on salary was never going to work. The future is blogging and vlogging and if the written word is going to survive then they need to get on board and follow a similar model. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick the Greek Posted September 14, 2020 Share Posted September 14, 2020 I did it for $1 a month. Rico desert a commission!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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