Hello,
Just a reminder ...
FTDNA.com has a sale on until 31 Dec 2014.
There are a few promo codes giving a few more dollars off the sales price. They last only
a week.
If you use one of these promo codes, please tell the list. They can only be used once.
If you are not using yours, please share with the list. Use the format below or forward
the codes to the list by gifting them to a friend.
John R. Carpenter
Carpenter Cousins Project
http://carpentercousins.com
Carpenter Cousins Y-DNA Project
http://www.carpentercousins.com/carpdna.htm
Carpenter Cousins Y-DNA Project lineage page
http://www.carpentercousins.com/generallineage.htm
These Promo codes Expire 12/21/2014 at 11:59 PM Central Time. Only valid for 1 purchase.
Cannot be combined with other coupons or promo codes.
1)
a.. You got $5 off any purchase!
b.. That's $5 on top of the discounted Holiday Sale prices!
c.. Use the promo code at checkout: R57ARG4H
2)
a.. You got $5 off Family Finder!
b.. That's $5 on top of the discounted Holiday Sale prices!
c.. Use the promo code at checkout: R5A78JUB
3)
a.. You got $5 off Family Finder!
b.. That's $5 on top of the discounted Holiday Sale prices!
c.. Use the promo code at checkout: R5XXRLTU
4)
a.. You got $10 off Y37, Y67, or Y111!
b.. That's $5 on top of the discounted Holiday Sale prices!
c.. Use the promo code at checkout: R5JD6LZL
Real general or basic stuff on DNA testing.
There are three basic types of DNA that can be tested.
1)
The mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA) is passed from mothers to her children and only her
daughters can pass it down to the next generations. Looking at a pedigree chart this is
the maternal mothers mothers line.
The mtDNA Plus (HVR1 & HVR2) is $69 plus $9.95 S&H. S&H includes return
postage. The mtDNA full sequence is focused on the the entire sequence of mtDNA, not just
HVR1 & HVR2.
See regular and sale prices below.
2)
The Y-DNA is the fathers fathers line. This Y Chromosome DNA test comes with different
marker levels tested. These levels are 12, 25, 37, 67 and 111 – each level has different
costs, or you can bundle. Y-DNA is passed down from biological father to son virtually
unchanged over the generations.
This makes it excellent for surname studies! Like the Carpenter Cousins Y-DNA Project.
This is the test I like all males surnamed Carpenters/Zimmermans to focus on.
If you have a common Haplogroup like R1b1b2 (Shortcut code R-M-269) then you need a
minimum of 37 markers for any serious matching. On most Y-DNA Haplogroups 25 is usually
enough.
Haplogroup estimation is usually done with the first 12 markers. So some people start at
12 markers ($59 & $9.95 S&H) and upgrade as needed. See price charts below.
This should not be confused with the Big Y test. This is a SNP (single nuclide
polymorphism) test and does not supply Y-DNA markers. It is focused on deep ancestry and
the Y-Chromosome SNPs.
3)
Autosomal DNA i(atDNA) s DNA you get from each of your parents. This test is called Family
Finder by
FTDNA.com. Think of the following in general terms for shared atDNA.
You have 100% of your DNA
You have 50% from each parent.
You have 25% from each grandparent.
You have 12.5% from each great grandparent.
You have 6.25% from each great great grandparent.
You have 3.125 % from each great great great grandparent.
You have 1.5625% from each great great great great grandparent.
You share 50% of your DNA with your brothers and sisters.
You share 25% of your DNA with your first cousins.
You share 12.5% of your DNA with your second cousins.
and et cetera ...
This test also shows your historical background or deep ancestry. So much European,
African, Middle Eastern, Asian, Native American, Islander and such.
The disadvantage is that this test can shows matches to cousins up to the 4th & 5th
cousin level. But, unless you, them or in combination have the genealogy to match, then
you are left wondering how you are related. Most people get frustrated at this.
Regular Prices
Test Regular Group *
Y-DNA 12 $59 $59 -
Y-DNA 25 $109 $109 -
Y-DNA 37 $169 $149
Y-DNA 67 $268 $248
Y-DNA 111 $359 $339
mtDNAPlus (HVR1+HVR2) $69 $69
FMS $199 $199
Family Finder $99 $99
Comprehensive Genome $566 $546
Big Y $575 $575
*Discount for joining a group
2014 Holiday Sale Prices Revealed!
Product-Regular Price-Sale Price-you save
Y37 $169 $129 $40 off
Y67 $268 $199 $69 off
Y111 $359 $289 $70 off
Upgrades
Y12 to Y37 $99 $78 $21 off
Y12 to Y67 $189 $149 $40 off
Y12 to Y111 $339 $257 $82 off
Y25 to Y37 $49 $39 $10 off
Y25 to Y67 $148 $119 $29 off
Y25 to Y111 $249 $209 $40 off
Y37 to Y67 $99 $78 $21 off
Y37 to Y111 $220 $187 $33 off
Y67 to Y111 $129 $109 $20 off
Family Finder $99 $89 $10 off
mtFullSequence $199 $169 $30 off
mtDNA+ to mtFullSequence $159 $139 $20 off