razorbackmama Posted February 26, 2011 Share Posted February 26, 2011 Does The Great Courses offer any sort of online samples? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mom22ns Posted February 26, 2011 Share Posted February 26, 2011 I don't know of online samples, but they send out sample DVDs with their catalogs. Request a catalog and you'll start getting them regularly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Julie in MN Posted February 26, 2011 Share Posted February 26, 2011 Hey, I've never received a sample DVD!!! But I do get links sometimes to sample lectures, since I'm on their email list. Your library is a good place to try them out. Although at our library, I can never get the booklets that come with the CDs, and I need those to organize my mind. Julie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2cents Posted February 26, 2011 Share Posted February 26, 2011 OH man! I've never received a sample either and I get their catalogs all the time! Bummer! :glare: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mom22ns Posted February 27, 2011 Share Posted February 27, 2011 I'm shocked. I get a couple of DVD's each year, not with every catalog, but maybe every-other one. I bet they would send one if you requested it. I did find a lot of them in my library recently when someone posted that they searched with "Teaching Company" as the author. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Julie in MN Posted February 27, 2011 Share Posted February 27, 2011 Debbie, Have you purchased from them? I wonder if they are just for folks who've never purchased & need to "experience" a lecture? Just wondering if there's a pattern to who gets samples. As for the library, I think it's great for sampling, but it's hard for me to actually use. I have to reserve one video at a time, and I never find the booklets with the summaries/outlines, which I like having because I'm a reader more than a watcher. Julie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mom22ns Posted February 27, 2011 Share Posted February 27, 2011 Debbie,Have you purchased from them? I wonder if they are just for folks who've never purchased & need to "experience" a lecture? Just wondering if there's a pattern to who gets samples. As for the library, I think it's great for sampling, but it's hard for me to actually use. I have to reserve one video at a time, and I never find the booklets with the summaries/outlines, which I like having because I'm a reader more than a watcher. Julie No, I haven't bought anything from them, so that isn't it. I have been using the library to preview a few options too. I have to check out one DVD at a time too, but they do have the booklets with them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Julie in MN Posted February 27, 2011 Share Posted February 27, 2011 No, I haven't bought anything from them, so that isn't it. Actually, I'm wondering if that "is" the reason you get samples? Since I've already purchased several things from them over the past 8 years or so, maybe they don't think I need to be "convinced"?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2cents Posted February 28, 2011 Share Posted February 28, 2011 I've purchased and don't get the CD's. Waaaaaa! :glare: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atozmom Posted February 28, 2011 Share Posted February 28, 2011 I get catalogs, but I don't get sample DVD's :001_huh: Did you do anything special? I am able to use our library so I have not had the need to buy, yet. Although there is a music theory set with Prof Greene that I would love to get because our library does not carry it. It's on sale right now, but just not in the budget at this time. :sad: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mom22ns Posted February 28, 2011 Share Posted February 28, 2011 Gee, I wonder what I did? Maybe it was from a convention sign up or something. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dana Posted March 1, 2011 Share Posted March 1, 2011 I can't even find a place on their site to get on a mailing list. I found a place to do my email address, but no place for a catalog. Any suggestions? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Julie in MN Posted March 1, 2011 Share Posted March 1, 2011 I can't even find a place on their site to get on a mailing list.I found a place to do my email address, but no place for a catalog. Any suggestions? You can have some of mine?! I get like 3 a week I think. I'd rather they saved some of the costs... Julie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dana Posted March 1, 2011 Share Posted March 1, 2011 You can have some of mine?! I get like 3 a week I think. I'd rather they saved some of the costs... Julie Well that would get annoying. I just need one to look carefully at, drool over, mark up, and then have my husband tell me I can't buy them yet. He seems to think that since the library has some, that should be good enough. :glare: Ah well... maybe I'll stick to the emails. I don't want a slew of catalogs (although the idea of samples... envious). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swimmermom3 Posted March 1, 2011 Share Posted March 1, 2011 (edited) Okay, let's try this. Here, hopefully, is the link to a free lecture on MLK. https://www.teach12.com/tgc/special/BrainFreeLecture.aspx Edited March 1, 2011 by swimmermom3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elegantlion Posted March 1, 2011 Share Posted March 1, 2011 I've not purchased yet and don't get samples. :confused: I haven't even gotten a sale e-mail for a while and my info is correct. :glare: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamee Posted March 1, 2011 Share Posted March 1, 2011 There's an ad in the current issue of Cooking Light, towards the back. The have four different ones that look like they're on sale for just $9.95. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swimmermom3 Posted March 1, 2011 Share Posted March 1, 2011 There's an ad in the current issue of Cooking Light, towards the back. The have four different ones that look like they're on sale for just $9.95. Could you please tell us which ones they have? I have listened this sample and I think I would enjoy her series on Nutrition Made Clear. Now you have my curiosity piqued. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swimmermom3 Posted March 1, 2011 Share Posted March 1, 2011 I've not purchased yet and don't get samples. :confused: I haven't even gotten a sale e-mail for a while and my info is correct. :glare: It may be a good thing, Paula. I suspect you would really enjoy them, but sometimes I have to ask myself with just one child left to educate, "What are you thinking, woman - $130 for 6 DVDs- on sale!" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LBS Posted March 1, 2011 Share Posted March 1, 2011 I, too, get LOTS of catalogs. They're great references, though: glossy pages with syllabi of really great courses (no pun.) I have made one purchase from the company, once when there were multiple coupons and free shipping. Ever since, I've tried to find them on used sites, or Craigslist. Buying off Craigslist is risky, but I did just get the "Physics in Your Life" DVD course for $22. including shipping. Pretty good score. I don't mind VHS, either. I've gotten a couple free, short courses in e-mail, too. One was about the origin of Christmas Carols, I think I remember. It may have just been one video, like a 30 minute one. It would be nice to see samples, but I do read all the comments I can find on the Great Course site, Amazon and homeschool sites, before I purchase one. Taking all with a grain of salt, you know. Anyhow, I have never, ever received a free DVD, but relied on comments of other homeschoolers, hoping I could match what my kid would learn from. They are the nicest people in the world, to call. Be careful what you wish for on the catalogues....they're as plentiful as Land's End or LL Bean, once they get started! LBS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Julie in MN Posted March 1, 2011 Share Posted March 1, 2011 They are the nicest people in the world, to call. That's another reason I don't mind buying directly from them. Best customer service I've ever seen in my somewhat lengthy life :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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