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“On This Day in the History of Recorded Sound…"

You became a member of the Antique Phonograph Society!

https://www.antiquephono.org/#/
For the price of a couple of diner dinners, you can learn about the antique phonographs you own and REALLY enjoy them! Go on...what are you waiting for?

Thanks for the reminder...I resubscribed for another year. Great magazine ..great organization...great conventions!. If not a member you really should join up! James Manker

I would highly recommend being a member. Well worth it.

About to renew right now. I was happy to see the magazine in my mialbox, but was looking forward to the usual, charming Christmas/Holiday themed cover...

Do me a favor. Quit requiring me to login to renew my dues.

Once again, the yearly tradition of trying to log onto the APS website to renew my dues, not knowing my username & password, (because I only use it for this annual purpose), clicking on "Forgot my Password", NOT receiving the temporary code, (3 times!), trying to register as a new member and being told my email is already on file, (Really? Then why can't you use it to send me the temporary password?)

I'll just mail it in. Honestly, if it were not for the magazine I'd just let it expire!

Jerry,

I'm sorry you've had trouble with the online renewal. I feel for you - truly. I have NO patience for the online hoops we're often made to jump through in order to accomplish the simplest things. My wife could tell you about my short fuse with "tech." How people can love this stuff is beyond me...unless they enjoy learning new, different, and less-intuitive ways to do the same things every few years.

That rant being over, I must point out that (1) you are NOT required to login to renew your dues. Many, many APS members renew via mail (and note the new address below to do so!). And, (2) not keeping track of your user name and password is beyond the APS's control. I use a very efficient tech for this: a paper and pen. It's always handy and never crashes on me!

But seriously, I do commiserate with your frustration. Here's the antidote:

Antique Phonograph Society, PO Box 220084, St. Louis, MO 63122

Best wishes and Happy Holidays!

George P.

phonogfp wrote: Mon Dec 01, 2025 6:15 pm Jerry,

I'm sorry you've had trouble with the online renewal. I feel for you - truly. I have NO patience for the online hoops we're often made to jump through in order to accomplish the simplest things. My wife could tell you about my short fuse with "tech." How people can love this stuff is beyond me...unless they enjoy learning new, different, and less-intuitive ways to do the same things every few years.

That rant being over, I must point out that (1) you are NOT required to login to renew your dues. Many, many APS members renew via mail (and note the new address below to do so!). And, (2) not keeping track of your user name and password is beyond the APS's control. I use a very efficient tech for this: a paper and pen. It's always handy and never crashes on me!

But seriously, I do commiserate with your frustration. Here's the antidote:

Antique Phonograph Society, PO Box 220084, St. Louis, MO 63122

Best wishes and Happy Holidays!

George P.

George,

The renewal notice that came with the latest magazine states, "Log in using member credentials". If there is some way to do it otherwise, then please include that in future dues notices.

As to keeping track of my login information, yes, that's 100% my failing. No arguments about that whatsoever. Any frustrations I've vented here are nothing compared to the anger I've thrust upon myself over this.

Meanwhile, the check is in the mail

That rant being over, I must point out that (1) you are NOT required to login to renew your dues. Many, many APS members renew via mail (and note the new address below to do so!). And, (2) not keeping track of your user name and password is beyond the APS's control. I use a very efficient tech for this: a paper and pen. It's always handy and never crashes on me!

But seriously, I do commiserate with your frustration. Here's the antidote:

Antique Phonograph Society, PO Box 220084, St. Louis, MO 63122

Best wishes and Happy Holidays!

George P.
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I’ve found the renewal process frustrating also. And had an issue this year. But was able to communicate with powers to be via email and get it fixed. I also like checking into the forum from time to time. Plus there are some useful links to information on the sight. My issues are related to using an iPad.

When I retired I didn’t want to deal with a desktop PC anymore. So it was an iPad for me. But I also realized it’s still mostly a PC world.

Aside from this, I wish everyone a safe & memorable Christmas Holiday.

Glenn

JerryVan wrote: Mon Dec 01, 2025 6:37 pm Any frustrations I've vented here are nothing compared to the anger I've thrust upon myself over this.

Jerry, you've hit the nail on the head. We can diagnose problems encountered with 125 year-old machinery (often sight unseen!). We can disassemble/clean/properly lubricate/reassemble/adjust powerful and/or delicate spring motors. We can remove 15-foot coiled snakes from a can the size of a donut AND put them back in without a scratch. We can rebuilt sound boxes/reproducers with the delicacy of a surgeon. So why won't this %#*!@!!! software accept my information?!

I really don't think it's us. (I choose to ignore all those teenagers...)

George P.

You've said it!