Member
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Free
No subscription required
- Personal research account
- Your orders in one place
- Saved profile and shipping details
- Restock notifications
- Account-based support
Membership without
the gimmicks.
Complimentary shipping, private access, and a higher level of service—designed around the way you research.
Paid upgrades are currently pausedVIP
Preferred access and service for returning researchers.
$19 / month
Or $190 annually · Save $38
- Free standard shipping on every order
- 5% preferred member pricing
- Early access to new and limited releases
- Priority access during restocks
- Priority processing and expedited support
- Complimentary shipping upgrade after every fifth order
Founder
Invitation-only private-client membership.
$499 / year
Annual membership · By invitation
- Free two-day shipping on every order
- 10% preferred member pricing
- First access to releases and restocks
- Priority allocation and eligible lot reservations
- Dedicated support and priority fulfillment
- Founder-only releases and private previews
- Locked rate while continuously active
- Annual Founder package
Paid enrollment is paused. Your free account remains available; VIP and Founder benefits are planned for a future launch.
Start hereYour account.
Your account.
Your next chapter.
Create an account or sign in, then request the membership that fits your research needs. Our team will handle the upgrade personally.
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Arete Member
A free account to manage your profile and orders.
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No points to track and no reward games to play.
Priority allocation
Members receive priority when selected products or lots have limited availability.
Earlier access
VIP and Founder members see selected launches and restocks before the public catalog.
Personal service
Faster support and fulfillment, with a dedicated private-client experience for Founders.
Membership, explained.
Can I join today?
You can open a free Arete account now. Paid upgrades are paused. You can still request information about future Founder invitations.
What will paid membership cost?
VIP is planned at $19 per month or $190 annually. Founder is planned as a limited, invitation-only annual membership at $499.
How do I pay?
Paid enrollment and membership payments are paused. Payment options will be confirmed when upgrades reopen.
When do my privileges begin?
Paid benefits will be available after enrollment reopens and your membership is activated. A free account or an invitation request does not activate paid benefits.
Does my account automatically become a paid membership?
No. Your account remains free unless you request an upgrade and complete enrollment with our team.