Common questions I received about the QMC...

This first time period, from Dec thru Mar, do we have to sign up by the end of Dec or the end of Jan? You probably answered this somewhere but I couldn't find it.
By the end of January then the membership will be closed until April. This is a really long one and is open early because it is my inagural one and I really want to work out the kinks for future quarters. And everyone has been so helpful in working with me to get things right.

Will the membership include all the files you put up for sale during the three month time period?
There will be a minimum of 20 files in each quarter. This quarter is going to be super long so I am sure there will be more then 20. Are all the files going to be there I make in a quarter? I can't say for certain because some of the things I have been asked to do require that I donate the files for 6 months and then can sell them. Or some of the items are so specific like the Packers file. I don't think everyone will want it. I will be including a variety of files in the membership that I feel will have a wide variety of use. I reserve the right to do what I need with my files, but have committed to a minimum of 20 for a $10.00 membership with time to download them.

Will we have to remember to renew each quarter or is there an automatic renewal?
I will be sending out notices to the Yahoo Group to remember to renew and also posting on my blog. I will also be giving notice in the Paperthreads Forum Membership Section that all the files need to be downloaded that you would like by the last day in March. I will not be filling any requests for those who miss something. I think having such a long period for people to download should give ample time. When you see these notices you will know the new membership will be available. It will probably hit the store for the next quarter in March and then will close April 31st. I thope this makes sense. I would hate to auto renew and have someone decide they would rather not. So I will make sure to give ample notice in many places.

Will you preview all the files in your blog?
I will be previewing them on my blog as I make them. I also will be keeping a running log on the left hand side of the blog. And opening new threads in the Membership area every time I add a new set of files.

I think one thing about this membership that is holding me back is that we seem to be buying "a pig in a poke." We don't get to see the files before we purchase them. Other memberships at least preview every file included before the package is purchased. You make some great files but not everyone needs/will use every single one of your files. Every file that is useless increases the price of the ones that will be used. I"ve had my CR for 16 months and have purchased only about $20 worth of files that I know I will use. I totally understand that this membership is not for everyone. One emailer compared my Membership to a Church Bizarre Grab Bag. You spend a few dollars and most of the things you like and some of them you won't use, but you got a great price. I can't preview them ahead of time because I haven't made them yet. If you are very selective in your files and feel like you may not get what you would like or need, I would say the files will still be available in the store. If your need for files is minimal this may not be the right situation for you. This is why I will continue to post all the files in the store. I will continue creating files on numerous topics related to the time of year and other things happening in life or that I see or are requested of me.

Why did you switch?
I just couldnt continue with what I was doing. I have to make a little pocket change for all the time I invest in this. It isn't fair to my family with the amount of time it takes away from them to not be able to give something back for it. But I also like to give things at a fair price. And the emails for missed files and passwords were just getting to be lots and lots. So this was my answer to try and get most of those needs answered.

I don't live in the U.S. How do I pay? I don't have a paypal account?
I had to ask Michelle about this one because she is running the invoicing for me and this was her response.
"Unfortunately, the only other option is to TRY Paypal, then in the paypal screen try the USE CREDIT CARD WITH NO PAYPAL ACCOUNT. And then use the Credit Card option through that, but typically, if it’s not drawn on USD it won’t work without a full Paypal account. The only other option is for her to send a money order in USD."

Can I make a request if I am not in the QMC?
Absolutely send it over and I will add it to my list that I am working off. And requests I don't charge extra for. If I can do it. I will do it. Some things I have a hard time coming up with a concept. I make the request and then send it to the person who requested it. I try to make sure I have kept their email with the request. So when you make a request include your file type you need. So I will definitely take any requests and I don't charge extra for them. I send them to the requestee and I add them to the store. Unless I feel it is a file many will need then I will post it to the QMC as well. Why would I charge to create a file when you gave me the idea and I can post it in other places as well. For those really specific ones, I have asked people to consider purchasing a couple files from the store to compensate, but these are usually for Names. So send them on over. The best way is by email.... EMAIL me HERE.