Recently a new DNA company called DNA-me wrote to OliveTreeGenealogy offering a free DNA kit so that I could try their service. I was delighted to accept!
Readers of my blog know that I have had my DNA tested through
Family Tree DNA
and
23andMe.com
but it's always a good idea to test through different companies.
Each has their own algorithm they run for the results and each tests to different degrees. So while your overall results such as your Haplogroup should be identical, your detailed results will vary slightly and you will gain a better understanding of your ancestral origins.
DNA-me also asked very nicely if I might consider writing a review after I tried their service and I happily agreed.
Perhaps best of all they have offered a 15% discount to my blog readers! See below for the coupon code for this great discount.
UPDATE: As of Sept. 29th the company has not changed the status on my kit from "Pending". No tests have been done after more than 2 months and now their Facebook and Twitter pages have apparently been taken down. I do not want my readers to use the coupon code until we have it straight as to what is happening. See comment section for another user's complaints.
Here is a bit of information from DNA-me about their services.
I'm writing to you today on behalf of DNA-me, a newly formed DNA testing service that allows keen
genealogists to discover more than just their immediate family tree,
and go back to the roots of their very existence for just $85. The newly-launched DNA-me
service tells those people looking to know more about their background
beyond their recent history, where in the world their ancestor
originated, the journeys they made across the globe, the clan they were a
member of and how they contributed to the global evolution of man
thousands of years ago
DNA-me not only provide a DNA testing service, but want to be viewed as a hub of information. We regularly add new articles to our website (www.dna-me.co),
with these articles covering a wide range of subjects from the complex
science behind the genetic genealogy test, to the story of how humans
came to migrate various continents around the world. As a result, we are
continually building our knowledge of genealogy and DNA.
Friday my kit arrived from Virginia! I was too busy with my annual Family Fun Day on Saturday to scrape the inside of my cheeks but I plan to do that today and mail the kit back tomorrow. The return address is in Massachusetts so it shouldn't take long to get there.
I'm quite excited about seeing my results and will be posting here on my blog as soon as they are in.
Here is the coupon code you need so you can start your DNA journey:
We'd love to offer your followers a special
discount of 15%. Provide them with the voucher code (CODE DELETED) and they'll
be able to take advantage of that offer and begin the journey of their
ancestors with DNA-me.
So stay tuned and as soon as I have results I'll post them here and you can follow me on my own DNA journey
AncestryDNA
is celebrating Independence Day by offering a 20% discount on AncestryDNA. Don't miss this special offer. 
, so grab a kit or two while this deal is in effect.
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