I got the B&N card when I was working on my degree and spending a LOT of time there studying. The card paid for itself in coffee discounts, the book discounts were just a bonus for me.
For most people, the card isn't worth it. It's $25 per year and gives 10% off. If something is already on sale for 30% off, you get 10% off the sale price (i.e., total of 37% off, not 40% off). Still, you don't really see any savings until after you spend $250 (the discounts on the first $250 making up for the initial $25).
I'm not sure what the Waldenbooks discount card costs, so I can't compare, but they don't have coffee anyway, so why bother?
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For most people, the card isn't worth it. It's $25 per year and gives 10% off. If something is already on sale for 30% off, you get 10% off the sale price (i.e., total of 37% off, not 40% off). Still, you don't really see any savings until after you spend $250 (the discounts on the first $250 making up for the initial $25).
I'm not sure what the Waldenbooks discount card costs, so I can't compare, but they don't have coffee anyway, so why bother?