Posted by Don Antonio, Rep. of Panama on December 8, 2008:

I've been "sponging" off your great "This is True" long enough! I've been meaning to upgrade now for the last six months and finally "James" of Western Australia and "Mike" of Dallas, in one of your recent freebies, pushed me over the edge and said the very same thing I was thinking of writing to you "one of these days".

Well, here I am, sheepishly looking down, with my hat in my hand. Sign me up!!

Posted by Fred in Arkansas on December 13, 2008:

My computer is set up for the visually handicapped. I cannot order anything online my computer prevents it from doing it. I think that you should have a phone number that we could call to order.

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I think you should have a better adaptation system: I have plenty of blind readers who tell me that my sites are completely usable for them, and they order all the time. You propose that I set up an expensive order taking system that would require someone to answer the phone 7 days a week. I'd definitely have to raise the fees for that (and I haven't raised the Premium price since 2004).

If you can't order online, I already accept mail orders. That's reasonable, it works for just about anyone, and doesn't require expensive new services. -rc

Posted by Christine, Fredericksburg VA on May 23, 2009:

"Finally!" That's what you should be saying to me. Thanks for adding the amazon.com upgrade feature. Yep, I hate paypal and was too lazy about the other upgrade options. I figure, if I can afford chicken and steak (enough for friends and family) for the holiday weekend BBQ, I can DEFINITELY start with a one year subscription to the best newsletter I have the privilege to read. Next up, GOOHF cards and other gifts! Thanks for your patience, Randy! It took too long for me to get it right. I hope you're now thinking: Better late than never!

Posted by John from Cleveland on May 26, 2009:

I've been on the free list since late 1994, before it was called This is True. I've read enough at this point that it feels like I know you. Last week's request that you need my upgrade brought me here finally. Wishing you many more years of success!

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Thanks, John! -rc

Posted by Barb, Houston, TX on July 3, 2009:

I've been a True free subscriber for many years. I really enjoy the stories, but never felt "compelled" to upgrade. I can't really explain why I have upgraded to the Premium subscription, except that the Good News story really made an impression on me. I've been wanting to learn CPR for a long time, but now I am very motivated to learn it as soon as possible. Thanks for all you do! God bless.

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That was certainly the farthest thing from my mind when I wrote the story, but I'm glad you're giving it a try. I think you'll find you really enjoy it and it will be worth renewing when the time comes, even if the "good feelings" from the story have long worn off. -rc

Posted by Stephen, Idstein Germany on October 11, 2009:

After a few years of the free version, I finally broke down and upgraded. I am looking forward to 2 years (and more) of laughs and frustrations over stupid stuff....

Keep it going!

Posted by Peter - Alabama on November 9, 2009:

It's been quite some time since my last run of Premium lapsed. I've missed all the extra stories and such. Your server move happened at an opportune time; I have the money and thought, "what the heck."

The free newsletter is great, and has tided me over till now. But it's rather like going onto the B.R.A.T. diet, it'll sustain you, but it's rather less filling and not quite as tasty as real food. I'm lookin' forward to my PREMIUM steak next week!

Posted by Frank - Oklahoma City on January 2, 2010:

After I don't know how long, I have finally upgraded to the premium edition. Not sure why it took so long. Not only that, I set it up through PayPal to renew automatically, so I won't ever have to worry about it. Thanks Randy!

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Thanks for helping to support my work, Frank. -rc

Posted by Gnuthad - New Zealand on January 2, 2010:

As I live in NZ the premium costs a lot more over here - around 25% more - and I haven't really seen a good reason to spend what little money I get from my min wage income. Since I saw the premium edition for Christmas I realised how much more entertaining it was and worked out that the cost of two years is around the same as hiring 10 DVDs over that time.

I have now decided to upgrade and forgo hiring a DVD for a few weeks. Your free newsletter has entertained me for a few years, so it's really only a small cost overall.

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Whatever works for you, and glad you were able to get a taste of Premium to see what it's like. -rc

Posted by Ryan - Taylor, Michigan on April 6, 2010:

After receiving This is True #824 the paragraph where you stated: "If you're one of the lucky ones who has managed to stay pretty even, TRUE could *definitely* use your support." This is me...G-D has blessed me to continue to be gainfully employed. However, I had a light bulb moment and it occurred to me that the economy was negatively affecting This is True. The stats really drove home the need for me to do my part. So Thank You again for all of your work. I enjoy your newsletter tremendously.

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Thanks, Ryan -- I appreciate your thoughtful support. -rc