A comment was left the other day by a reader complaining about all the ads and wondering why we haven’t figured out another way to create “passive income for CC”. But we already have, several years ago, actually, with our premium membership that delivers an ad-free version for 33 cents per day ($10/month). I am not the salesman or huckster type, and I have not done enough to encourage this option. It’s a relatively painless way to support for CC, which is essential for us; more than ever now that I’m officially retired. Rich gets paid to keep the site going, although it’s hardly commensurate with the demands of the job. And we have other expenses.
So please click here (or the banner on the right sidebar) and become a supporting member of CC. Instead of a mug or hat, you’ll enjoy something much more premium: a completely ad-free version of CC.
Since I’ve got my salesman hat on, there’s one more thing I’d like to ask of you:
Please sign up here for our email notifications. Not only will you never miss a CC post, it also supports the site.
Whew; that wasn’t so hard, for me and you.
And a big thank you to those that already are CC members!
Works out to about 16 bucks Australian, about the cost of a good classic car mag, with a lot more reading for the money.
I’ve been trying to recover my user for years. Something doesn’t work….I want to sign up for the paid version now but the system bounces with “user already exists”.
Rich, if you can get in touch I’ll appreciate it.
Rafael, You’re registered twice, once as Rafael and once as rfabius. But the associated emails are different; the one you used in making this comment is associated with the rfabius account. The Rafael account has a different email.
If you still can’t log in, email me at curbsideclassic@gmail.com and I’ll email you a new password.
Thanks Paul, please email a new pwd to the address associated with this comment
Done.
I have to say, the site is much better without the adds!
Yep, I signed up for the subscription and it’s a joy. Recommended.
I would sign up, but noticed a third of the articles are reprints from prior years.
If someone is going to subscribe, fresh content would be a top priority.
The website may have matured to a point that a compensated editor/writer is needed to provide new or contemporary topics.
So four new articles per day are not good enough? That’s 8 cents per new post, and the reruns are free. Would you feel it was a better deal if we just had four new posts and no reruns?
The real bonus is that you get to read the reruns (and all of our vast archives) without ads! 🙂
No disrespect to you, Paul; but the site may have hit an inflection point.
Those who pay a fee will have higher expectations.
As an example, was a big fan of YouTube, but the commercials have gotten ominous. Now, just use it for, “how to fix GE dishwasher not draining” type items. If I was to subscribe to YouTube, I would expect access to better programing….just saying.
The same with Netflix. The fee has doubled in the last 5-6 years, but the quality of content has become questionable. On the fence about dropping the service and hitting HBO Max for a while.
Again, expectations may change if a fee is paid.
It’s 100% optional, right?
As I see it, 10 dollar a month to keep this site, with its wealth of information, running, is a steal. I pay more for other things I don’t even visit or use every day.
Well having been here since day 1, and having been a contributor in years past (before life took over), I should have been a subscriber well before now… But anyway, I’ve subscribed now so problem solved. And about time as since day 1, CC has been the only site I visit every day. The quality of articles, the depth of knowledge, the drama-free comments; CC is simply the best car site I’ve ever found, and it’s an absolute privilege to (belatedly) subscribe. And just $10 a month? Like Pete.Z says, it’s a steal.
Thank you Paul, Rich and team, for all you do!