Membership

[Reelman]

I just got this email from a person that is interested in ORCA. But is asking this question.

"I am curious to join.. but why $30 for a 1yr membership ?
Am I missing something ?"

So I figured instead of just me answering this questions. I would put it on the board and let the membership respond to why the 30 dollars a year membership. Let him know and others who ask why we find paying 30 dollars a year is a very low price to pay for all that the club gives back to its members. Post your answers and I will email the answers back to him.

[Steve]

If six annual issues of the best tackle-collector magazine on the planet and access to the information in it aren't enough by themselves, ask "curious to join" what he thinks would be an acceptable cost of membership.

[ABUBO]

Hi,
I should have been a member long ago (sorry) so now I see my chance of taking the first step. Could someone please tell me:

1) Is the ORCA fee for a Danish Dane of Denmark also a mere $30 a year?

2) What payment options do I have (can I pay via internet banking)?

Btw - the Swedish membership fee for foreigners is $39 a year, making ORCA reasonably cheap in my mind.

Thanks,
Bo

[Reel Geezer]

Foreign memberships are $40 due to the increased cost of airmail postage overseas.

Anyone interesting in joining can use paypal and join on line. Just click the ORCA HOME link on the top of this page and follow the join ORCA links. Roger also accepts checks or money orders, as shown on the membership application.

If you don't like $30 per year, join for 5 years and save.

[ABUBO]

Thanks for the info, Geezer .. I'll go ahead and see what happens.

Bo


PS: Nice pic's of you and your first pickereel in years cool-thumb

[SWIM JIG]

jump As I look at the rates, usa only is 1 year- $30.00 3 yeras $80.00 5 years $125.00 this is the best deal! that breaks down to the old rate of$25.00 per year! The Canadian is $35.00 a year,USA DOLLARS and other Foreign is $45.00a year USA dollars!) Still not a bad deal as our wonderful postal system is raising the rates again this year! As for the 5 year rate in the UNITED STATES? this works out well as the extra money in advance and invested in the ORCA intrest drawing account most likly will off set the rate increases! This however dosent take in ink or paper rates ie the cost! Most Likly Richard , our editor can keep us informed of the higher cost! The ORCA membership and Mag. is still in my thoughts a bargin! Want to help offset cost? then run some paying ads in the mag, ie reels wanted, rods wanted etc! Every bit helps! Your Ohio Conection on Lake Erie Col. Milton Lorens aka SWIM JIG

[RAM]

If your friend thinks $30.00 a year for membership is expensive, woe be to the fellow if he gets seriously into collecting. Like the monkey said while peeing into the cash register: "This could run into real (reel) money!" Bad Bob

[ABUBO]

Hi Milt,
Hummm... I might have lost my night vision abilities but as I see it on the online registration formula it still says $40 a year for "outsider's" like myself.
If the actual foreign fee not counting Canada has gone up to $45 a year for 2006 you might wanna change the above mentioned accordingly
Thanks,
Bo

PS: I will have to wait joining as I don't have anymore paypal money left to spend (unverified but trying to be very fied )

[Brian F.]

Bo, You are right, the web page application does state $40 and the PDF brochure states $45. I'm sure it will be updated and thanks for bringing that to our attention.

Membership cost is well worth it to me. Where else can you read about old reel history unearthed by some of the most amazing tackle researchers in the hobby, get updates on hobby events, make contacts to help your collection (and others with theirs) AND have access to a great library? (Soon to include a great loan library)

[Dale Noll]

From my personal experience, here are a few LEARNING reasons to join ORCA. Free HELP as follows:

1. To Repair, reassemble, measure, etc.
2. To Clean reels made of different materials.
3. To Identify & determine value of reels.
4. To find spare parts. Buy & sell parts & reels.
5. To find tools, and where to buy.
6. To advertise spare parts and reels.
7. To determine which reels are best to collect.
8. To learn history of Reel MFGs.
9. To learn who are experts on various reels.
10. To learn what books are best to buy.
11. To learn if there are experts, and or SHOWS nearby your adobe.
12. To learn what is the best lubricant for various reels.
13. To learn how other collectors showcase reels.
14. To learn how the experts identify reels.
15. To learn what is important for making a reel retain value when you find one that is a true treasure.

..So many more issues. You can trust the answers you will get from this ORCA membership. And, the answers wll be presented in a delightfull manner. If you come to Tennesee, you will be welcomed to see my collection.

Good luck. Dale.

[Reel Geezer]

ABUBO - Just push that Paypal button and see what the cost of membership is. Maybe you'll hit the jackpot. Everyday is bargain day at ORCA.

[hurdpete]

Dale has pretty well covered the advantages; in my case being an ORCA member has helped me to overcome the twin problems of isolation and ignorance; I've been helped tremendously by a number of different ORCA members who have taken the time to answer some of my dumba** questions. I think the membership is especially valuable for those who are not able to travel to shows and associate in person with other collectors. When one looks at the cost, even at $45 USD for overseas members, it helps to remeber that that's less than the cost of many reels, and less than the cost of greens fees for a day at the golf course, less than the cost of entry for many sports tournaments and concerts, with benefits which last far longer.