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Ancestry.com DNA kits $59, Buy 2 Get 1 Free = 3 for $138 with shipping

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Ancestry.com's Holiday Sale has 40% off DNA kits, which is their lowest price this year @ $59.

However, using the link below, you can also get one free if you buy two. Must pay shipping for all 3 ($20)

https://www.ancestry.com/order/ex...presscart/
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Ancestry.com's Holiday Sale has 40% off DNA kits, which is their lowest price this year @ $59.

However, using the link below, you can also get one free if you buy two. Must pay shipping for all 3 ($20)

https://www.ancestry.com/order/ex...presscart/

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Nov 07, 2018 02:55 AM
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JosephP3299Nov 07, 2018 02:55 AM
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Great deal! I missed the last sale but glad I did because this one is even better. Thanks for posting.
Nov 08, 2018 04:10 AM
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techinsiderreviewsNov 08, 2018 04:10 AM
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I'm buying one for my brother and my sister too *plot thickens*
Nov 08, 2018 01:48 PM
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Voodoo22007Nov 08, 2018 01:48 PM
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I submitted mine about a year ago... It gave me my gene origins...Then I looked at it again last week and saw tthat it is very different from before (50% of my gene origins moved to some where else).

so it makes me think how muh more different will it be in another year? What's the point if it's not a true representation with a 50% error rate?

I'm assuming the other brands are the same. It's neat I guess but I don't know if I'd sa y itt's worth it anymore....

Just a heads up
Nov 08, 2018 01:54 PM
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jallen82Nov 08, 2018 01:54 PM
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Quote from Voodoo22007 :
I submitted mine about a year ago... It gave me my gene origins...Then I looked at it again last week and saw tthat it is very different from before (50% of my gene origins moved to some where else).

so it makes me think how muh more different will it be in another year? What's the point if it's not a true representation with a 50% error rate?

I'm assuming the other brands are the same. It's neat I guess but I don't know if I'd sa y itt's worth it anymore....

Just a heads up
The data is constantly updated as more and more people submit their dna. So in theory your "origin" should continue to get more accurate as time goes on
Nov 08, 2018 01:57 PM
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SlicksaleNov 08, 2018 01:57 PM
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You might be surprised if you are part of the family of a politician from the opposite party....
Nov 08, 2018 02:38 PM
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g_h0stNov 08, 2018 02:38 PM
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Are there privacy concerns with giving your data?
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Nov 08, 2018 02:59 PM
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$9.95 shipping for one and $4.95 shipping for each additional one.

Just an FYI, but bought! Thanks OP!

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Nov 08, 2018 03:41 PM
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n00n3Nov 08, 2018 03:41 PM
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Quote from Voodoo22007 :
I submitted mine about a year ago... It gave me my gene origins...Then I looked at it again last week and saw tthat it is very different from before (50% of my gene origins moved to some where else).

so it makes me think how muh more different will it be in another year? What's the point if it's not a true representation with a 50% error rate?

I'm assuming the other brands are the same. It's neat I guess but I don't know if I'd sa y itt's worth it anymore....

Just a heads up
That's because it's a population study. The more data they get, the more findings may change. Also because this is mainly just a comparison of you to the population, it's good to note that most of the data they have is only for people of European descent. Ie If you're not of European descent, then the results are going to be even more inaccurate
Nov 08, 2018 04:25 PM
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Voodoo22007Nov 08, 2018 04:25 PM
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Quote from n00n3 :
That's because it's a population study. The more data they get, the more findings may change. Also because this is mainly just a comparison of you to the population, it's good to note that most of the data they have is only for people of European descent. Ie If you're not of European descent, then the results are going to be even more inaccurate
All of my gene origins are in Europe lol
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Nov 08, 2018 05:18 PM
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Cisco327Nov 08, 2018 05:18 PM
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Quote from g_h0st :
Are there privacy concerns with giving your data?
No, there are absolutely no privacy concerns with these companies selling your DNA to the highest bidder. If there were, we wouldn't have to pay for the honor! What's the worst that can happen anyway?
Nov 08, 2018 05:32 PM
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jdixonNov 08, 2018 05:32 PM
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Quote from jallen82 :
The data is constantly updated as more and more people submit their dna. So in theory your "origin" should continue to get more accurate as time goes on
Also, your results can vary due to sampling (in case where you take multiple tests). As I understand, and by example,
  • Increased DNA participants potentially add or split or make more specific the locale(s) in your initial profile (% changes accordingly);
  • Sampling can vary % measured across the locales (potentially with trace % measuring 0% in a later sample; or vice versa)
Not an expert, but my own DNA "surprise" result motivated me to do a little research. ;-)
Last edited by jdixon November 8, 2018 at 09:35 AM.
Nov 08, 2018 05:54 PM
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jdixonNov 08, 2018 05:54 PM
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Quote from techinsiderreviews :
I'm buying one for my brother and my sister too *plot thickens*
If you specifically want to determine sibling/half-sibling, etc. take a sibling DNA test.

Autosomal test methods like Ancestry don't quite get you there; they more measure "degrees of separation". The basis for dna commonality -- shared centimorgans -- falls into relational ranges by "distance" from/with you, and these ranges can overlap. So, for example, you may get a centimorgan match result of, say, 1700cM, which could be a half-sibling, full-aunt/uncle *or* full-niece/nephew.
Nov 08, 2018 06:21 PM
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techinsiderreviewsNov 08, 2018 06:21 PM
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Quote from jdixon :
If you specifically want to determine sibling/half-sibling, etc. take a sibling DNA test.

Autosomal test methods like Ancestry don't quite get you there; they more measure "degrees of separation". The basis for dna commonality -- shared centimorgans -- falls into relational ranges by "distance" from/with you, and these ranges can overlap. So, for example, you may get a centimorgan match result of, say, 1700cM, which could be a half-sibling, full-aunt/uncle *or* full-niece/nephew.
I was only joking
Nov 08, 2018 09:37 PM
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WindyPotatoNov 08, 2018 09:37 PM
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FYI - return policy is a pain. Their policy states they will keep $25 per kit and no refund on shipping. So if you bought 3 for $138 like me, you're only getting ~$70 back.

I'm speaking with my cc company as I type this.

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Nov 08, 2018 10:13 PM
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BriannnnNov 08, 2018 10:13 PM
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Quote from g_h0st :
Are there privacy concerns with giving your data?
News alert: No one gives a damn about you! Your information is irrelevant. Buy it, don't worry.

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