I'll admit I became a Lifetime member a few years back. They usually offer you several different "gifts" for sending in your money. Overall I don't think they are a bad organization but you can definitely spend your money better elsewhere.
I've tested 3 or 4 products so far valued at $5 or less.
They make most of their money selling you their books and tools. Once I sent back the first book they sent me I've never been bothered since. The tools they offer are low quality, carry their own brand label and are definitely not a bargain price. You can do better buying it at WalMart. I do continue to get their "special offers" and the plastic drill guides just like everyone else.
Their "Handy" magazine is not much different than Family Handyman or something on that order. I have yet to read a negative comment on any of the products reviewed. There is no published comprehensive tool testing/comparison like Wood or the other magazines do.
Their parent company also runs 9 other clubs: http://www.namginc.com/, including the fishing club and golf club.
Bottom line: save your money and hopefully find a use for all those drill guides.
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Mark Patoka
Stafford, VA
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