I recently joined CH's DVD club for the first time. I received my enrollment DVDs in two mailings. I paid for the first by check (I was expecting them to bill my credit card but they didn't.). I sent in a check for the remaining amount once I received the second package (late January).

On 2/7, I pre-ordered the new Harry Potter and another movie at 50% off. The other movie hasn't shipped yet because it's "awaiting credit approval." My payment has not yet been processed, and evidently they're holding up my order because I have a balance showing on my account.

Is this a common problem? Next time I'll just pay online with my credit/debit card. In fact, I'm tempted to just pay the balance online right now and then the not-yet-processed check will just go against my 2nd order's balance.

Any thoughts or input?

You have already figured out the best course to take with a new enrollment. I have had problems before when I placed an order and forgot to pay for the enrollment package first. That's one reason I prefer to enroll with a code that lets me use my credit card. Once your enrollment payment is processed your order should finish processing fine. I'm not sure how long a check payment should take to process through, but I would be careful about paying again online, because getting refunds can be a bit cumbersome, though they are pretty good about giving them eventually.

So bottom line is always pay for the enrollments first before placing any additional orders, best done with a CC online, and preferrably when submitting the application.

Also, make sure you read some of the offer code threads in this forum. You could have gotten that second title for free instead of 50% off.