But Simmons said he also tells people that "when you get to the point when you think you got a good deal, take it, " since royalty rates vary from about 12.5 percent up to 25 percent.

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More than a few of the 140 members who have bought so far will tell you they think they got a good deal.

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If you look at this deal in the cold light of day you've got to say it's a good deal for us.

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If you got in early and your state doesn't renege, you may have gotten a good deal.

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