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It’s been a while since I’ve run a bit of self-promotion here on the blog, but I wanted to take a few minutes to share the latest content addition for Pen Addict Members.

Beginning the first week of 2022, I added a new weekly post for members where I am building out a rating system for stationery goods. Called simply “Pen Addict Rating” (P.A.R.), I rate pens, pencils, paper, ink, and more on a personal scale. These are my grades on products, related to how I use them. I think it adds good perspective to my product recommendations, which I post publicly on the blog and on the Top 5 Lists, and how those things can differ. My rating scale:

To read a sample of a recent P.A.R. score, I have updated the Members Page with a PDF download of a recent post on a classic ink, Pilot Iroshizuku Shin-kai.

On top of this new content, all of the usual content is still publishing regularly. Refill, The Pen Addict Members Newsletter, anchors the offering. Each Saturday, I publish a lengthy email of content and commentary, and it has become the highlight of my week. I cover recent news, product development, how I use things, and general stationery fun each week. With 314 issues in the books, it is at the core of the membership offering. I have uploaded a recent sample issue on the Members Page as well.

There are no ads in any of the Members published content. I do offer discounts on several items in the Pen Addict Shop as an additional members benefit, usually in the 25% range on select products. Members get priority on new releases, and the discount, like with my recent Ajoto collaboration, often saves you more than the annual membership cost!

Did I mention “Friend of the Show,” the Members podcast? There are currently over 60 episodes for you to consume, with more on the way throughout the year.

There is also direct email access, Member Q&A, monthly giveaways, and more to come.

So, what’s the ask? $5 per month, or $48 annually to support the site, myself, and the team who publishes reviews each week. Try it out for a month, or subscribe for a year. All the content is available no matter your choice. There is even a PayPal option, which you can find details about on the Membership page.

The Pen Addict Membership program is in its sixth year, and continues to get bigger and better. Thank you all for your support, and I look forward to much more fun coming down the pike!

Pen Show Season Begins Now. Are You A Pen Addict Member Yet?

Pen people = Best people

The most popular issues of Refill, The Pen Addict members newsletter, are the recaps from the pen shows I attend. I’ll be visiting the Philadelphia Pen Show this weekend for the first time, and will be recapping all of the action for members, so now is the perfect time to start up, or renew, a Pen Addict membership.

What do you get with your membership? Check out all of the details here, including a sample issue. I’ll be attending at least five pen shows in 2020, if not more, and have a ton of great products in the works that members will get an early look at, among all of the other great content.

Thanks for taking a look, and please let me know if you have any questions!

Pen Addict Memberships, now with more PayPal!

Pen Addict Memberships are my primary source of income at The Pen Addict, allowing me to keep advertising and affiliate links to a minimum, while also being able to do this for a living. With almost four years of membership under my belt, I have been very happy with the balance it provides for myself, and for readers of the site.

The one thing I’ve always wished and hoped for from Memberful, my membership platform, is the ability for members to use PayPal as a payment source, in addition to credit cards. Well, you still can’t, which is a bummer, but at least I now have an option for those interested in using PayPal.

Memberful launched coupons earlier this year, allowing me to send a code you can apply to your membership. With that in place, I can now invoice you via PayPal, and you can apply the code to a new, or existing Pen Addict membership.

Yes, this requires a few extra steps as a work around, but until PayPal is added, if ever, this is the best option I have.

So, are you interested in using PayPal for a Pen Addict Membership? Great! Here are the steps to follow:

1. Email me at hello@penaddict.com with the subject “PA PayPal Membership”.
2. Let me know which email address to send the PayPal invoice to. The only option I am offering at this time is the $48 Annual Membership. Invoicing for the monthly membership would require far too much maintenance.
3. Once the invoice has been paid, I will forward over a code you can apply at penaddict.memberful.com for a 12-month membership.
4. Existing members can extend their current membership in the same manner if they wish to change their payment option. Just follow the steps above.

What do you get with a Pen Addict Membership? I’m so glad you asked! Just click on the Members link for all of the details, including a sample issue of Refill, the weekly newsletter I produce.

Any questions? Please don’t hesitate to reach out. I greatly appreciate all of your support!