dancer67 Posted March 14, 2011 Share Posted March 14, 2011 What if you do not want to buy the whole package? Is this discount only available if you buy the WHOLE set in each series? I want some of the topical instrucation books(Blue), But I do not want to buy the whole package since we won't be using all of it. Or is it just cheaper to buy the whole thing? And, it must take ALOT of printer ink to print out all of this??? Yes? No?? Maybe I missed this question and it has already been asked. If so I apologize in advance. Oh, and one more question. If you DO buy(Or have to buy) the whole series, they do not accept Paypal? ONLY credit cards? TIA:D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boscopup Posted March 14, 2011 Share Posted March 14, 2011 You'll have to go to the MM website and calculate the cost of what you want to get and compare it with the HSBC deal. The HSBC deal is for the whole series, but it's 40% off, possibly 50% off, so it may or may not be cheaper to get the whole thing. I already bought grades 1 and 2 (light blue) and still needed 3-6. It was cheaper for me to get the 1-6 package at 40% off than to buy them from MM directly. Printer ink: Fast draft is your friend. :) I don't know if HSBC takes PP. I used a CC. You can use PP at Kagi or CurrClick (both sell MM). Also, there are often 20% sales at Kagi and CurrClick. I know both had one back in August, and there was another one at Thanksgiving and another one recently (for Kagi at least). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dancer67 Posted March 14, 2011 Share Posted March 14, 2011 I think it might be cheaper to just get the whole thing at HSBC. Got it, and thank you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christie_P Posted March 14, 2011 Share Posted March 14, 2011 (edited) Is it possible to link it on FB? I didn't see a link, but I'll check it again. :auto: I just copied the http address off of the Internet Explorer address bar, and then put it in my status on Facebook. (or click the LINK underneath your status, but the address there, and then write what you wish on your status before posting) If you don't know how or cannot grab the full address off of your browser, here it is to copy: https://www.homeschoolbuyersco-op.org/index.php?option=com_hsbc_epp_order&Itemid=1447 Ahh.. I see that the forum shortened the address when this posted. So what you do, is hover over the address just above this line, right click and select COPY SHORTCUT from the menu. Then you'll have the address in your "clipboard" (which you cannot see). Go to Facebook to where you want to paste it, and hit Ctrl-V to paste the address in. Christie P Edited March 14, 2011 by Christie_P Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christie_P Posted March 14, 2011 Share Posted March 14, 2011 Up to 182! Slow and Steady (...now where did I hear that phrase before... ;-) Seriously - I'm planning on going to Kinkos and printing out the entire year at one time, and having it spiral bound. I figure the cost per page for the pages and the ink will be cheaper there than nickling and dimeing (sp?) ourselves to death by printing it out at home. Plus it'll be neater to have it all bound - no loose papers being turned into crayon projects by toddlers or being lost. And then it'll be easy to pull it out and show the evaluator at the end of the year. Also, no headaches when we run out of ink at home and are unable to get any for a few weeks, or run out of paper, or the printer decides not to work. Anybody else going to Kinko's and having it printed? Or would all veteran HSers say, "You're such a rookie! It's not worth the bother." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChandlerMom Posted March 14, 2011 Share Posted March 14, 2011 Up to 182! Slow and Steady (...now where did I hear that phrase before... ;-) Seriously - I'm planning on going to Kinkos and printing out the entire year at one time, and having it spiral bound. I figure the cost per page for the pages and the ink will be cheaper there than nickling and dimeing (sp?) ourselves to death by printing it out at home. Plus it'll be neater to have it all bound - no loose papers being turned into crayon projects by toddlers or being lost. And then it'll be easy to pull it out and show the evaluator at the end of the year. Also, no headaches when we run out of ink at home and are unable to get any for a few weeks, or run out of paper, or the printer decides not to work. Anybody else going to Kinko's and having it printed? Or would all veteran HSers say, "You're such a rookie! It's not worth the bother." Laser Printer + coil binding machine = who needs kinkos? :D Actually I'm in love with my coil binding machine -- I use it for everything I can think of. Kids want blank sheets for coloring? BIND it into their own blank coloring book and no more loose sheets all over the house. Completed work? Bound takes less space than a 3-ring and I can take apart and rebind any time. History Pockets? Bind them instead of making pockets. We have a separate bound booklet for each child and each subject with color coded spines...ahhhhhhh.....Did I mention I love that thing? :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joyfulhomeschooler Posted March 14, 2011 Share Posted March 14, 2011 Printer ink: Fast draft is your friend. :) What is fast draft? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boscopup Posted March 14, 2011 Share Posted March 14, 2011 What is fast draft? It's one of the printer quality settings. You can choose that to use a lot less ink. I printed all of 1A when it was already complaining about low ink, and I was still able to print more after that. The price you'd pay to have Kinkos print it, you'd probably save money by buying a $100 laser printer. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Katiebug_1976 Posted March 14, 2011 Share Posted March 14, 2011 Up to 182! Slow and Steady (...now where did I hear that phrase before... ;-) Seriously - I'm planning on going to Kinkos and printing out the entire year at one time, and having it spiral bound. I figure the cost per page for the pages and the ink will be cheaper there than nickling and dimeing (sp?) ourselves to death by printing it out at home. Plus it'll be neater to have it all bound - no loose papers being turned into crayon projects by toddlers or being lost. And then it'll be easy to pull it out and show the evaluator at the end of the year. Also, no headaches when we run out of ink at home and are unable to get any for a few weeks, or run out of paper, or the printer decides not to work. Anybody else going to Kinko's and having it printed? Or would all veteran HSers say, "You're such a rookie! It's not worth the bother." I'm going to print it out at home (cheaper for me) and then take them to Staples to have them spiral bound. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenniferp8 Posted March 14, 2011 Share Posted March 14, 2011 (edited) What kind of coil binding machine do you have? Edited March 14, 2011 by jenniferp8 need to quote original message Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenniferp8 Posted March 14, 2011 Share Posted March 14, 2011 Laser Printer + coil binding machine = who needs kinkos? :D what kind of coil binding machine do you have? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christie_P Posted March 15, 2011 Share Posted March 15, 2011 Unfortunately, money is really, really tight (as in, scrimping on groceries to save up for curriculum) so, no I don't know how much Kinko's would be, or a spiral binding machine, but thanks for making me think about it, and I'll try to estimate the Kinko's price before I go down there. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christie_P Posted March 16, 2011 Share Posted March 16, 2011 197! I think we may just make it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SnMomof7 Posted March 16, 2011 Share Posted March 16, 2011 And I still need to place my order! I'm sure I'm not the only one :). We need to wait until after the 20th. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christie_P Posted March 16, 2011 Share Posted March 16, 2011 yes, Ihaven't placed my order either. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ocelotmom Posted March 16, 2011 Share Posted March 16, 2011 Me neither, so that's 200! :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EJCMom Posted March 16, 2011 Share Posted March 16, 2011 It's at 200 right now! We're waiting until the end of the month...I'm starting to feel really confident that it's going to get there!! :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Momma2Many66 Posted March 16, 2011 Share Posted March 16, 2011 Me either, I'll be ordering next week. That make 201 :001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChandlerMom Posted March 16, 2011 Share Posted March 16, 2011 what kind of coil binding machine do you have? This is the one I got (for $79): http://www.bindingmachine.com/P~N~CombMate_Comb_Binding_Machine_CB-120~id~7326.htm I was drooling over the Sircle CB-1800 for $20 more, but the one I got is solid and does the trick. Main things for me was at least able to do 1" (200 pages), 10 pages/punch, and solid metal construction (the thing is indestructible). The CB-1800 would have punched a few more sheets per punch, but I'm content The $20 bought all my supplies. I have been really happy with bindingmachine.com. Their combs and cover sheets are WAY cheaper than Staples. Make sure to order plenty at the same time. I ordered a box each of 5/16", 7/16", 1/2", and 7/8" combs (rated at 40, 55, 70, 90, and 170 pages, respectively, but you can sneak an extra 10-20 pages easily) and some clear covers (100 sheets for $8.50 instead of over $20 at Staples): https://www.bindingmachine.com/Clear-Covers.htm They offer the combs in a bunch of different colors for the same price as black (yuck), so I got a different primary color for each size. I've probably got a 5-10 year supply of combs, but they were so cheap and saved on shipping doing it in one order. I probably use the 1/2" size the most (and 7/16") and the 5/16" are nice for home made coloring books, etc. Once you get to 7/8 and above, they don't lay totally flat when turned to the middle, so I wouldn't go bigger. My SSL coloring books are in 7/8", but I put several chapters of MM into one 1/2", which seems a nice size. I already had a lot of 65lb cardstock I use for the back covers. Teased dh since he's been trying to get me to get rid of that cardstock for years. :lol: HTHs! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chicagoshannon Posted March 16, 2011 Share Posted March 16, 2011 I haven't ordered yet either. I'm still trying to decide if I should or not. We're using Singapore now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zookeeperof3 Posted March 16, 2011 Share Posted March 16, 2011 I haven't ordered yet either. We use MUS but I'm seeing gaps. I'm thinking about ordering! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tardis Girl Posted March 18, 2011 Share Posted March 18, 2011 I'm ordering too and it's at 214 today! I'm getting the light blue and the make it real series.... Just debating if I should bother getting the extra blue/green/gold as part of the complete set. Maybe that's just overkill. IDK. Opinions?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheAutumnOak Posted March 18, 2011 Share Posted March 18, 2011 I'm ordering too and it's at 214 today! I'm getting the light blue and the make it real series.... Just debating if I should bother getting the extra blue/green/gold as part of the complete set. Maybe that's just overkill. IDK. Opinions?? No, I don't think it is overkill to get the complete package...I did...The Light Blue only goes up tp grade 6, where there are worksheets in the other series (not sure if it is green, gold, or both) that goes up to the 8th grade...I got the complete package on CD... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SnMomof7 Posted March 18, 2011 Share Posted March 18, 2011 Just put my order in. DH only let me get the Blue, but still happy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joyfulhomeschooler Posted March 18, 2011 Share Posted March 18, 2011 Getting ready to order but so confused. Blue or Lt. Blue??? Do they both have the same material? I had a hard time sorting throught the samples I got of the blue.. but the light blue seemed easier to sort through. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boscopup Posted March 18, 2011 Share Posted March 18, 2011 Getting ready to order but so confused. Blue or Lt. Blue??? Do they both have the same material? I had a hard time sorting throught the samples I got of the blue.. but the light blue seemed easier to sort through. Are you wanting this to be your main curriculum? If so, get the light blue. It's laid out so that all of grade 1 is in the grade 1A and 1B books (first and second semesters), etc. Are you wanting this to supplement another curriculum? If so, get the blue. It's laid out by topic, so if you need to supplement addition, you'd use the addition book for whatever level you're working at. I use light blue, since this is my main curriculum. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheAutumnOak Posted March 18, 2011 Share Posted March 18, 2011 Are you wanting this to be your main curriculum? If so, get the light blue. It's laid out so that all of grade 1 is in the grade 1A and 1B books (first and second semesters), etc. Are you wanting this to supplement another curriculum? If so, get the blue. It's laid out by topic, so if you need to supplement addition, you'd use the addition book for whatever level you're working at. I use light blue, since this is my main curriculum. :iagree: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shanvan Posted March 18, 2011 Share Posted March 18, 2011 I'm ordering too and it's at 214 today! I'm getting the light blue and the make it real series.... Just debating if I should bother getting the extra blue/green/gold as part of the complete set. Maybe that's just overkill. IDK. Opinions?? How can you tell how many people have signed up? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheAutumnOak Posted March 18, 2011 Share Posted March 18, 2011 It is at 217 right now...If you go to the page in the price box it says "Current Quantity Ordered"...The link is here https://www.homeschoolbuyersco-op.org/index.php?option=com_hsbc_epp_order&Itemid=1447 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shanvan Posted March 18, 2011 Share Posted March 18, 2011 It is at 217 right now...If you go to the page in the price box it says "Current Quantity Ordered"...The link is here https://www.homeschoolbuyersco-op.org/index.php?option=com_hsbc_epp_order&Itemid=1447 Duh! It's right in front of me! I must need some caffeine. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sewpeaceful Posted March 18, 2011 Share Posted March 18, 2011 Bump.... any others? Only 33 more to go and we ALL get 50% off our order!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shanvan Posted March 18, 2011 Share Posted March 18, 2011 Bump.... any others? Only 33 more to go and we ALL get 50% off our order!! Well, I haven't chosen which product I want yet, so I'll be one more soon. I also sent an e mail to quite a few friends, so maybe some of them will sign up.:001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SnMomof7 Posted March 18, 2011 Share Posted March 18, 2011 I posted on my blog yesterday, so you never know ;). I'm hopeful! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Satori Posted March 18, 2011 Author Share Posted March 18, 2011 We still have almost two weeks left. I promise that we'll make it! I still haven't ordered myself. I'll post it on my blog next week too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
In the Rain Posted March 18, 2011 Share Posted March 18, 2011 I ordered. It took 3 times for the order to go through. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blakereese Posted March 18, 2011 Share Posted March 18, 2011 I know of 4 orders that will be going through on the last week. :001_smile: We'll make it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christie_P Posted March 19, 2011 Share Posted March 19, 2011 220! btw - I don't think they've EVER had a 50% on Math Mammoth at the HSBC before! (and I will be ordering it tonight or tomorrow, D.V.!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christie_P Posted March 19, 2011 Share Posted March 19, 2011 Ordered, but it was 222 when I ordered, and I refreshed and it said 224 - so I don't know if I was 223 or 224! :-P I'm sure we're going to get there. :) BTW - can anybody tell me how many pages are in 1A and 1B? Thanks! Want to start estimating what it'll cost to print out at Kinko's. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boscopup Posted March 19, 2011 Share Posted March 19, 2011 BTW - can anybody tell me how many pages are in 1A and 1B? Thanks! Want to start estimating what it'll cost to print out at Kinko's. :) 1A workbook is 133 pages. 1B workbook is 125 pages. Cumulative reviews: 1-4: 2 pages 1-5: 2 pages 1-6: 2 pages 1-7: 3 pages 1-8: 2 pages year: 5 pages Tests: Each chapter test is 1 page, so 8 pages total. End of year test is 7 pages. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edwena Posted March 19, 2011 Share Posted March 19, 2011 I'm pretty sure we're buying it and I just sent in info to MoneySavingMom about the sale. Maybe she'll post it on her website as it does save you a ton of $ as it's a super good deal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dakarimom5 Posted March 19, 2011 Share Posted March 19, 2011 I'm buying the biggest set later today. I'm excited about not having to buy another math until algebra!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wee Pip Posted March 20, 2011 Share Posted March 20, 2011 230 orders so far...woohoo! Just 20 more and we'll hit the big 50% discount. :party: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tardis Girl Posted March 20, 2011 Share Posted March 20, 2011 I'm buying the biggest set later today. I'm excited about not having to buy another math until algebra!! Can I ask your reasoning for buying the whole set? I'm debating between getting the light blue or the complete "color" sets. I know it's a great deal, but realistically I'm trying to figure out if I use the light blue as our curriculum then would I use any of the other stuff? Comments from anyone are welcome. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dakarimom5 Posted March 20, 2011 Share Posted March 20, 2011 Can I ask your reasoning for buying the whole set? I'm debating between getting the light blue or the complete "color" sets. I know it's a great deal, but realistically I'm trying to figure out if I use the light blue as our curriculum then would I use any of the other stuff? Comments from anyone are welcome. Thanks! Most people don't have the problems that I do. LOL!! I'm buying the whole set because I am homeschooling 4 children next year and they have various gaps in their math knowledge. Right now my 7th grader can do pre-algebra but after teaching him this year I realized that he hasn't memorized the multipliction tables, has never done percentages, and he is weak in fractions. Since I was unaware of these gaps until I started HS, I assume that my other 2 will have gaps too. Plus I have a soon to be kindergartener and I want her to have a strong math foundation. I plan to use the Make it Real books for when we are done remediating with my 7th grader. I really don't want to start algebra until he is in 9th grade. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tardis Girl Posted March 20, 2011 Share Posted March 20, 2011 Since I was unaware of these gaps until I started HS, I assume that my other 2 will have gaps too. Plus I have a soon to be kindergartener and I want her to have a strong math foundation. That makes sense. So what do you plan to do for your Kindergartener? Just start on the light blue and work through, or something else? I like the look of the Make It Real too -- I'm thinking a couple of the higher level books will be good for my precalc teens. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ocelotmom Posted March 20, 2011 Share Posted March 20, 2011 Does anyone else use plain Blue as a complete curriculum? I think I may go with that, since it's cheaper and we bounce around in the light blue anyways. Is there any reason not to do it this way? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dakarimom5 Posted March 20, 2011 Share Posted March 20, 2011 That makes sense. So what do you plan to do for your Kindergartener? Just start on the light blue and work through, or something else? I like the look of the Make It Real too -- I'm thinking a couple of the higher level books will be good for my precalc teens. I actually bought McRuffy math with manipulatives and resource kit for a little over $10 on ebay. I will use that this coming year and then decide whether to go to 1st in McRuffy or use MM. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
give_me_a_latte Posted March 20, 2011 Share Posted March 20, 2011 I'm also curious about the advantage of buying the whole kit and kaboodle. I know I want the Light Blue set, and the Make it Real books. My husband thinks I should order the Everything Bundle, since it's only about $30 more than just Light Blue/Make it Real combined. But. BUT. I don't really know why I'd want the blue/green/gold sets. (Especially green/gold...with no solutions...). But then again..it is only $30 more.....Hmmmm... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blakereese Posted March 20, 2011 Share Posted March 20, 2011 I'm also curious about the advantage of buying the whole kit and kaboodle. I know I want the Light Blue set, and the Make it Real books. My husband thinks I should order the Everything Bundle, since it's only about $30 more than just Light Blue/Make it Real combined. But. BUT. I don't really know why I'd want the blue/green/gold sets. (Especially green/gold...with no solutions...). But then again..it is only $30 more.....Hmmmm... I'd say if you really just want the light blue and make it real, then just order those 2. Should be $84...you'll also get the worksheet generator for extra review. The blue series is pretty much the same as the light blue, and I can't see any real use for the green/gold sets. Save yourself the $30. ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shanvan Posted March 20, 2011 Share Posted March 20, 2011 (edited) I'd say if you really just want the light blue and make it real, then just order those 2. Should be $84...you'll also get the worksheet generator for extra review. The blue series is pretty much the same as the light blue, and I can't see any real use for the green/gold sets. Save yourself the $30. ;) From what I saw on MM site, I had the idea that the Green/Gold worksheets cover topics that go beyond blue/light blue. Am I wrong about that? I was going to add green/gold to my order for review for DS who is currently working through prealgebra. Shannon Just checked again and the site says Blue: Grades 1 - 6 Light Blue: Grades 1 - 6 Golden/Green: Grades 1 - 8/9 So the advantage to having green/gold is that they would cover more topics in junior high math. Edited March 20, 2011 by shanvan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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