Why only "auto renew" now?

[+Woodstramp]

I've not geocached in a while, though I still have some hides out. Just recently thought I might want to get back in with a premium membership. Same price, but now only autorenewal is available. Last time I premiumed up an annual, nonrenewable option was available. What gives?

[+cerberus1]

Not sure why you'd ask us for info on the site's billing practices.

You can contact 'em at the Help Center.

[Pup Patrol]

I've not geocached in a while, though I still have some hides out. Just recently thought I might want to get back in with a premium membership. Same price, but now only autorenewal is available. Last time I premiumed up an annual, nonrenewable option was available. What gives?

 

From back in April:

 

premium MUST by subscription?

http://forums.Groundspeak.com/GC/index.php?showtopic=338759

 

B.

[+Woodstramp]

Thanks Pup for that link. Guess I won't renew. Auto renew is sneaky.

[+GeoTrekker26]

Thanks Pup for that link. Guess I won't renew. Auto renew is sneaky.

 

As suggested in an older thread:

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• Buy yourself a gift card and use that to pay for your renewal
  
• Renew with the auto renew and immediately go in and cancel the auto renew
  
• Use a single use virtual credit card offered free by various card companies, such as Citi Visa.
   
  

[+Manville Possum]

Thanks Pup for that link. Guess I won't renew. Auto renew is sneaky.

 

Yes, it is a sneeky business tactic. If I renew I will buy myself a gift card for $30 and get free shipping and a free TB.

Edited July 16, 2016 by Manville Possum

[+Harry Dolphin]

Thanks Pup for that link. Guess I won't renew. Auto renew is sneaky.

 

Yes, it is a sneeky business tactic. If I renew I will buy myself a gift card for $30 and get free shipping and a free TB.

 

And that's the way I do it. Someone gives me a gift certificate. (Should be good for another two years.) I buy the gift card in December. And get free shipping and a TB!

[+geodarts]

Not sure why you'd ask us for info on the site's billing practices.

You can contact 'em at the Help Center.

 

Of course I did that after I unexpectedly auto renewed (with one more year left on my subscription), but never received a response. So you might as well ask us.