Dive into the fascinating history of the Columbia House music club and its infamous '8 CDs for a penny' offer. Discover how this business model operated in the pre-streaming '90s, allowing the club to thrive despite seemingly unsustainable deals. We'll break down how they managed low overheads, high markups, and a maze of confusing rules to create an iconic, albeit controversial, part of music history. Learn why so many people signed up, what customers ended up paying for, and how they were ultimately caught in a web of surprising charges.

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