The Break-Even Math on Return Memberships

Understanding break-even math helps determine when return memberships pay off. Here's the calculation.

The Break-Even Formula

The Math

Membership Cost:

• $40/month = $480/year

Per-Pickup Cost:

• $22 per pickup

Break-Even:

• $480 ÷ $22 = 22 returns/year
• 1.8 returns/month

If you return 2+ times/month, membership pays off

The Calculation

Monthly Break-Even

Membership:

• $40/month

Per-Pickup:

• $22 per pickup

Break-Even:

• $40 ÷ $22 = 1.8 returns/month
• 2 returns/month

Annual Break-Even

Membership:

• $480/year

Per-Pickup:

• $22 per pickup

Break-Even:

• $480 ÷ $22 = 22 returns/year
• 22 returns/year

Making the Decision

Calculate Your Usage

Step 1: Count Returns

• How many per month?
• Determine frequency

Step 2: Compare Costs

• Per-pickup: Returns × $22
• Membership: $40
• Compare

Step 3: Decide

• Which is cheaper?
• Make decision

The Bottom Line

Break-even is 2 returns per month. If you return 2+ times per month, membership pays off.

Calculate your return frequency to see if membership makes sense.

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