Sunday, February 11, 2018

All DNA Tests, Ancestry Subscriptions, RootsMagic On Sale



All DNA tests are on sale for Valentine’s Day.  Links here: 
https://mailchi.mp/genealogybargains.com/valentines-day-dna-price-wars?e=504243bd5c.         I am still recommending AncestryDNA unless you have a special circumstance like adoption or frail elderly.  Good time to purchase extra kits for relatives or summer reunions.

Ancestry Subscriptions:  for new subscriptions here’s an offer from Genealogy Bargains.  The best thing you can do to get ready for your AncestryDNA results is to build a tree there.

Save 50% or more on 6-month subscriptions at Ancestry! This offer is for NEW MEMBERS only, but you can save 50% on the US and World 6-month subscriptions!
  • US Discovery 6-month subscription, regularly $99, you pay just $49
    Click HERE to get started!
  • World Explorer 6-month subscription, regularly $209, you pay just $99
    Click HERE to get started!

We’ve talked about this before.  If you are renewing, call Ancestry and ask for the discount.

Desktop Family Tree Software:  I have changed my recommendation for first-time buyers, dropping Legacy software.  Legacy has been purchased by MyHeritage and its future support is uncertain.  We’ve seen this problem before. 

All editions of Family Tree Maker are still fine. 

I prefer RootsMagic for first-timers due to the lower price (regular $30 compared to $80 for Family Tree Maker) and growing partnerships with the various family tree websites.   Several of us have purchased RootsMagic and are learning to use it now. 

RootsMagic 7 Special running now: http://rootsmagic.com/store/RootsMagic/Special.aspx.   The special is RootsMagic software and E-book for $20.  There are other combinations too.  You don’t need a CD due to their Download Anytime Guarantee.   

Don’t buy software on the retail market, go to the publisher.  As just one example, Amazon is selling used books and earlier versions for higher prices.  The RootsMagic book is $14.95 retail and they are selling used for $29.



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