> ## Content Index > Fetch the complete content index at: https://laowausa.com/llms.txt > Use this file to discover other available public pages before exploring further. # Best Memory Card Readers by Slots and Speed - URL: https://laowausa.com/best-memory-card-reader-landscape-photography/ - Published: 2026-09-07T07:01:27.000Z - Updated: 2026-09-07T09:49:20.000Z - Description: Seven card readers compared for landscape photographers who shoot SD, CF, or both, with slot counts, ports, and weights laid out side by side. - Author: Sam Bailey - Tags: Photography, Camera Accessories, Travel Gear The best memory card reader for landscape photography is the BENFEI 4in1 USB 3.0 and USB-C, because it takes SD, microSD, CF, and MS cards on one 2.82 oz body with both USB-C and USB-A tails. If you shoot SD only and want the smallest dongle in the bag, the Anker USB-C reader is 9 g and 1.65 in long, and it wins on pure pocketability. A landscape kit that mixes an older CF body with a modern SD camera is where the BENFEI earns its lead. In this guide 1. [Best memory card reader for landscape photography at a glance](#best-memory-card-reader-for-landscape-photography-at-a-glance) 2. [How I screened these seven readers](#how-i-screened-these-seven-readers) 3. [1\. BENFEI Memory Card Reader — Best overall](#1-benfei-memory-card-reader-%E2%80%94-best-overall) 4. [2\. Anker SD Card Reader USB C — Best premium](#2-anker-sd-card-reader-usb-c-%E2%80%94-best-premium) 5. [3\. acer SD Card Reader USB C — Best upgrade](#3-acer-sd-card-reader-usb-c-%E2%80%94-best-upgrade) 6. [4\. RRSITIAU 4-in-1 Card Reader — Best for pros](#4-rrsitiau-4-in-1-card-reader-%E2%80%94-best-for-pros) 7. [5\. SZHAIYIJIN 5-in-1 Card Reader — Runner-up](#5-szhaiyijin-5-in-1-card-reader-%E2%80%94-runner-up) 8. [6\. SZHAIYIJIN SD Card Reader for iPhone — Best minimal setup](#6-szhaiyijin-sd-card-reader-for-iphone-%E2%80%94-best-minimal-setup) 9. [7\. SmartQ C368 USB 3.0 Card Reader — Best budget pick](#7-smartq-c368-usb-30-card-reader-%E2%80%94-best-budget-pick) 10. [SD only, or SD and CF together?](#sd-only-or-sd-and-cf-together) 11. [USB-C, USB-A, or Lightning: which port matters?](#usb-c-usb-a-or-lightning-which-port-matters) 12. [How much does weight actually matter in the bag?](#how-much-does-weight-actually-matter-in-the-bag) 13. [What the listings do not tell you](#what-the-listings-do-not-tell-you) 14. [The verdict](#the-verdict) 15. [FAQ](#faq) ## Best memory card reader for landscape photography at a glance | Pick | Card slots | Ports | Price | | ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | ------------------- | --------------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------- | | **Best overall**[BENFEI Memory Card Reader](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08P517NW5?tag=laowausa-20) | SD, microSD, CF, MS | USB-C + USB-A | [Check Price](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08P517NW5?tag=laowausa-20) | | **Best premium**[Anker SD Card Reader USB C](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07NW8RPYN?tag=laowausa-20) | SD, microSD | USB-C | [Check Price](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07NW8RPYN?tag=laowausa-20) | | **Best upgrade**[acer SD Card Reader USB C](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DQ71G4G4?tag=laowausa-20) | SD, microSD | USB-C | [Check Price](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DQ71G4G4?tag=laowausa-20) | | **Best for pros**[RRSITIAU 4-in-1 Reader](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0F9NCGV38?tag=laowausa-20) | SD, microSD, CF, MS | USB-C + USB-A | [Check Price](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0F9NCGV38?tag=laowausa-20) | | **Runner-up**[SZHAIYIJIN 5-in-1 Reader](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0G4RNJKBX?tag=laowausa-20) | SD, microSD, MS | USB-C + USB-A + 2× USB-A | [Check Price](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0G4RNJKBX?tag=laowausa-20) | | **Best minimal setup**[SZHAIYIJIN Reader for iPhone](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BWK8QVZ2?tag=laowausa-20) | SD, microSD | Lightning + USB-C (adapter) | [Check Price](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BWK8QVZ2?tag=laowausa-20) | | **Best budget pick**[SmartQ C368 USB 3.0](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B06Y1G18KS?tag=laowausa-20) | SD, microSD, CF, MS | USB-A | [Check Price](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B06Y1G18KS?tag=laowausa-20) | ## How I screened these seven readers Landscape photographers fall into rough profiles: SD-only mirrorless shooters, CF holdouts on older DSLRs, hybrid kits that use both, iPhone workflows that check RAWs in a tent, and backup buyers who want a spare in the truck. I mapped the seven readers to those profiles first, then checked whether each listing published enough hard information to defend the placement. That meant reading `specs[]` for weight, dimensions, and warranty, and reading feature bullets only as manufacturer claims. Where a bullet says "5Gbps data transfer" or "160MB/sec", I attribute it. Where a listing publishes 9 g or 2.82 oz, I use the figure directly. Three profiles decided the final shortlist: 1. The hybrid shooter with both SD and CF cards. 2. The SD-only shooter who wants the smallest reader possible. 3. The iPhone-first traveller who does not carry a laptop. Every pick answers one of those. The best memory card reader for landscape photography for a given bag depends entirely on which profile you sit in, which is why one winner is not enough. ## 1\. BENFEI Memory Card Reader — Best overall **The BENFEI takes every common card a landscape kit is likely to carry, on a single dongle with both USB-C and USB-A tails.** [![BENFEI 4-in-1 card reader with SD, microSD, CF, and MS slots — proves the single-dongle coverage claim](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41aQJlQb1KL._SL500_.jpg)](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08P517NW5?tag=laowausa-20) **Best for:** hybrid shooters juggling SD and CF cards on the same trip **Skip it if:** you only ever shoot one card format Two things separate this reader from the rest of the set. First, it is one of only three picks here with a CF slot alongside SD, microSD, and MS, so a bag that mixes a modern mirrorless body with an older CF-based DSLR needs one cable, not two. Second, the body carries both USB-C and USB-A connectors, which matters when a trip involves a new MacBook and an older field laptop on the same day. The published weight is 2.82 oz, heavier than the Anker's 9 g but well inside what a landscape bag absorbs. BENFEI says the reader hits UHS-I speeds up to 160MB/sec on USB-C, and claims the four slots can read simultaneously. Both are manufacturer figures rather than measured results. Against the Anker, the trade-off is size: this is a full 4-in-1 body, not a tiny stick. Against the SmartQ, which also covers all four formats, the BENFEI adds the USB-C connector the SmartQ lacks. That combination is why it wins the top slot rather than the budget one. **Pros:** - Four card formats on one body - Both USB-C and USB-A connectors - Manufacturer claims 160MB/sec UHS-I - Mid-range price position in this set - Covers old CF bodies and new mirrorless **Cons:** - Heavier than the SD-only picks - No published warranty in the listing - No CFexpress support [Check Price on Amazon](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08P517NW5?tag=laowausa-20) ## 2\. Anker SD Card Reader USB C — Best premium **At 9 g and 1.65 in long, the Anker is the smallest and lightest reader here, and it is the most expensive.** [![Anker USB-C SD and microSD reader in grey — proves the compact two-slot form factor](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31E0p4o-P+L._SL500_.jpg)](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07NW8RPYN?tag=laowausa-20) **Best for:** SD-only shooters who want the lightest reader in the bag **Skip it if:** your camera writes to CF or CFexpress The Anker is a two-slot USB-C stick: one SD, one microSD, and nothing else. Its weight, 9 g, is the lowest in this set by a wide margin. Its footprint, 0.37 x 1.65 x 0.67 in, is smaller than any other pick here. It is also the most expensive of the seven, which is the trade-off you accept for size and brand support. Anker publishes an 18-month warranty on the listing, the longest of any pick. The release year is 2019, so this is a mature product rather than a new listing. It does not add a USB-A tail, so if your laptop only has USB-A ports you will need a separate adapter. The set comparison is straightforward. The acer reader has the same slot count and a shorter warranty for less money. The BENFEI covers more card types and adds USB-A for a similar footprint penalty. You pay the premium here for the smallest body and the longest warranty, and that is the whole case. **Pros:** - Lightest in the set at 9 g - Smallest footprint here - 18-month warranty, longest in this set - Slim enough to leave permanently plugged in **Cons:** - Most expensive pick here - SD and microSD only, no CF - USB-C only, no USB-A fallback [Check Price on Amazon](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07NW8RPYN?tag=laowausa-20) ## 3\. acer SD Card Reader USB C — Best upgrade **A dual-slot USB-C reader that sits a step above the budget picks without paying the Anker premium.** [![acer USB-C dual-slot card reader in grey — proves the slim travel form for SD and microSD](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41ktt5YAseL._SL500_.jpg)](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DQ71G4G4?tag=laowausa-20) **Best for:** SD shooters who also carry a microSD for drones or action cams **Skip it if:** you need a CF slot The acer reader is 15 g, roughly 0.39 x 2.8 x 0.67 in, with a 1-year manufacturer warranty published in the listing. Two slots: SD and microSD. Acer says simultaneous reading and writing on both slots is supported, and claims 5Gbps over USB 3.0\. Both are manufacturer figures. Where this pick earns its place is the drone-plus-camera bag. A landscape trip that involves a mirrorless body on SD and a drone or GoPro on microSD gets both cards off in one plug, without swapping. The Anker does the same job for more money and a shorter reader. The BENFEI does the same job plus CF, at heavier weight. The gap between this and the Anker is small in features and real in price position. If you value the longer Anker warranty and lighter body, pay for it. If you would rather keep the difference for another filter, the acer is the honest choice. Against the SmartQ budget pick, the acer trades CF and MS support for USB-C native and a slimmer body. **Pros:** - Native USB-C, no adapter needed - Dual SD and microSD slots - 1-year manufacturer warranty listed - Slim 0.39 in profile **Cons:** - Premium price for a two-slot reader - No CF or MS slot - No USB-A tail included [Check Price on Amazon](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DQ71G4G4?tag=laowausa-20) ## 4\. RRSITIAU 4-in-1 Card Reader — Best for pros **Four card slots and both USB-C and USB-A connectors, at an entry-tier price.** [![RRSITIAU 4-in-1 SD, microSD, CF, and MS reader with USB-C and USB-A tails — proves the multi-format coverage](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41vNR7lzxXL._SL500_.jpg)](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0F9NCGV38?tag=laowausa-20) **Best for:** photographers with mixed SD, CF, and MS cards across bodies **Skip it if:** you want the smallest possible dongle The RRSITIAU covers the same four card formats as the BENFEI — SD, microSD, CF, MS — and adds a detachable USB-C to USB-A adapter for older laptops. Dimensions run 0.68 x 5.91 x 2.62 in, so this is a flat pad rather than a stick. It sits in the entry price band, third-cheapest of the seven, with a 1-year warranty in the listing. The manufacturer bullet lists JPEG, RAW, H.264, and MPEG-4 as supported formats. That is a listing claim, not a measured throughput. What is verifiable from the spec sheet is the connector layout and the slot count, and both match the BENFEI. Why is this the pro pick and not the overall winner? The BENFEI publishes a lighter body at 2.82 oz, and its listing states a specific 160MB/sec UHS-I claim the RRSITIAU listing does not match. If you already own a CF-based body and want the cheapest all-format reader in the set, the RRSITIAU takes the job. If weight and stated speed matter more, the BENFEI still leads. **Pros:** - All four common card formats - Native USB-C plus USB-A adapter - Entry-tier price for a 4-in-1 - 1-year warranty listed **Cons:** - Larger footprint than the stick-style readers - No published weight in the listing - Speed claim is generic in the listing [Check Price on Amazon](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0F9NCGV38?tag=laowausa-20) ## 5\. SZHAIYIJIN 5-in-1 Card Reader — Runner-up **Adds two extra USB-A ports on top of SD, microSD, and MS slots, at a premium price.** [![SZHAIYIJIN 5-in-1 card reader with dual USB-A ports and SD, microSD, MS slots — proves the port-hub layout](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41xW5UapbwL._SL500_.jpg)](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0G4RNJKBX?tag=laowausa-20) **Best for:** field editors who need extra USB-A ports on a MacBook **Skip it if:** your workflow never touches CompactFlash The 5-in-1 SZHAIYIJIN weighs 1.52 oz and measures 0.62 x 5.91 x 2.62 in. It carries three card slots — SD, microSD, MS — plus two USB-A ports and a detachable USB-C to USB-A adapter. That layout is unusual in this set. If your MacBook has two USB-C ports and you need to plug in a card, a hard drive, and a mouse, this reader gets you back three ports. There is no CF slot, which is the reason it sits as runner-up rather than overall winner. A MacBook-first landscape editor who shoots SD only, and who wants to offload cards and drive backups at the same time, gets more value from the port hub than from the extra CF slot on the BENFEI. It sits in the premium band, second-most expensive of the seven. The 1-year warranty is standard for this set. Against the BENFEI, you gain USB-A ports and lose CF support. Against the RRSITIAU, you gain two USB-A ports and lose CF. That is the whole trade. **Pros:** - Two extra USB-A ports for a MacBook - Native USB-C plus USB-A adapter - Light for its size at 1.52 oz - 1-year warranty listed **Cons:** - No CF slot - Premium price band - Larger flat footprint than stick readers [Check Price on Amazon](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0G4RNJKBX?tag=laowausa-20) ## 6\. SZHAIYIJIN SD Card Reader for iPhone — Best minimal setup **A Lightning-and-USB-C reader that pulls SD and microSD straight into an iPhone or iPad without an app.** [![SZHAIYIJIN Lightning and USB-C card reader with SD and microSD slots — proves the phone-first setup](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41dCIrt3dvL._SL500_.jpg)](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BWK8QVZ2?tag=laowausa-20) **Best for:** iPhone and iPad shooters checking RAWs in the field **Skip it if:** you edit on a laptop or desktop This is the odd one in the set, and it is here on purpose. Landscape photographers who camp overnight and check images on an iPhone need Lightning or USB-C into the phone, not USB into a laptop. This reader ships with a Lightning plug and a detachable USB-C to Lightning adapter, so it works on newer iPhones and older ones from the same dongle. It is the second-cheapest pick here. Dimensions are 0.54 x 5.98 x 2.36 in. The listing says no app is required, which matters because Apple's Photos app will import directly if the reader is recognised. Two-way transfer is claimed for iOS 13 through 18. The trade-offs are real. There is no CF slot, no full-size USB-A port, and no listed weight. If your workflow is laptop-first, one of the USB readers above wins on every count. If your workflow is phone-first for review and social posts, this reader is the fastest path from card to screen. **Pros:** - Lightning and USB-C from one dongle - No app required for iOS import - Two-way transfer between phone and card - Entry-tier price **Cons:** - SD and microSD only, no CF - No published weight - Phone workflow only, not for laptops [Check Price on Amazon](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BWK8QVZ2?tag=laowausa-20) ## 7\. SmartQ C368 USB 3.0 Card Reader — Best budget pick **The cheapest of the seven, and one of only three that reads CF cards.** [![SmartQ C368 USB 3.0 four-slot card reader in black — proves the four-slot budget layout](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41HW2qNJgeL._SL500_.jpg)](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B06Y1G18KS?tag=laowausa-20) **Best for:** a backup reader that lives in the glove box **Skip it if:** you only own USB-C machines The SmartQ C368 is the cheapest pick in this set. It carries SD, microSD, CF, and MS slots on a 1.12 oz body, 0.6 x 2.78 x 1.67 in, with a 1-year warranty in the listing. The catch is the connector: USB-A only. There is no USB-C tail and no adapter in the box. That single detail decides who buys this. If you own a MacBook Air with only USB-C ports, this reader needs an adapter you probably do not carry. If you own an older Windows laptop with a USB-A port, or if you want a cheap backup that lives in a truck or a camera cupboard, the SmartQ is honest value. SmartQ says the reader supports USB 3.0 speeds and works on Windows, Mac, and Linux without drivers. Those are manufacturer claims. What is verifiable is the slot count matching the BENFEI at a lower price, at the cost of the USB-C port. As a second reader kept in a glove box, it earns its place. **Pros:** - Cheapest pick in this set - Four card formats including CF - Light 1.12 oz body - 1-year warranty listed **Cons:** - USB-A only, no USB-C - No adapter in the box - Best value only as a backup [Check Price on Amazon](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B06Y1G18KS?tag=laowausa-20) ## SD only, or SD and CF together? The single biggest fork in this category is whether your bag holds CF cards. It changes which of these seven readers make sense and which are noise. Three picks here read CF: the BENFEI, the RRSITIAU, and the SmartQ. The other four do not. If you shoot only SD, you have five options and no reason to pay for a CF slot you will not use. If you shoot both, your set shrinks to those three, and the choice comes down to connector layout: BENFEI for the balanced USB-C-and-USB-A build, RRSITIAU for the same at a lower price, SmartQ for USB-A-only backup. CFexpress is a separate matter. None of these listings state CFexpress support, so if your camera writes to CFexpress Type A or B, none of these readers is the right one for that card. A dedicated CFexpress reader is a different purchase. What these picks cover is the CompactFlash format that lives on in older DSLRs and medium-format bodies. ## USB-C, USB-A, or Lightning: which port matters? The port on your host device decides more than the port on the reader. A landscape photographer with a 2024 MacBook Air has two USB-C ports and no USB-A. A photographer with a 2017 Windows laptop has USB-A. An iPhone shooter has Lightning or USB-C depending on the model year. Here is how the picks map to hosts: - **USB-C laptop only**: Anker, acer, BENFEI, RRSITIAU, or the SZHAIYIJIN 5-in-1\. All five carry a native USB-C tail. - **USB-A laptop only**: SmartQ is the direct fit. BENFEI and RRSITIAU work through their USB-A adapters. - **Both ports available**: BENFEI, RRSITIAU, or the SZHAIYIJIN 5-in-1, because the dual tails give you flexibility as your machines rotate. - **iPhone or iPad only**: the SZHAIYIJIN Lightning reader, which is the only pick built for a phone-first workflow. The mistake is buying a USB-C-only reader for a bag that still contains a USB-A laptop, or the reverse. A dual-connector reader is worth the small size penalty on a trip where you cannot predict which machine you will edit on. ## How much does weight actually matter in the bag? Weight arguments in card readers are usually overstated, so here are the actual figures from the listings. - Anker: 9 g - SmartQ: 1.12 oz - SZHAIYIJIN 5-in-1: 1.52 oz - acer: 15 g - BENFEI: 2.82 oz - RRSITIAU: not listed - SZHAIYIJIN Lightning reader: not listed Convert roughly and the spread runs from the Anker's 9 g up to the BENFEI's 2.82 oz, about 80 g. That difference is smaller than a lens cap and much smaller than a spare battery. For a landscape hike, weight is a real constraint on the tripod, the filters, and the body. On a reader, it is close to a rounding error. Size matters more than weight. A stick reader like the Anker lives permanently in a laptop port. A flat 5.9 in reader like the RRSITIAU or the SZHAIYIJIN 5-in-1 needs a pocket or a pouch. If you leave the reader plugged in while editing, pick a stick. If it goes in a case between shoots, pick whatever slot count you need and stop worrying about grams. ## What the listings do not tell you Amazon listings for card readers hold back three things you would want to know. First, real-world sustained transfer speed. Every listing here quotes a peak rate — 160MB/sec, 5Gbps — but those are theoretical bus speeds, not what your card and reader actually deliver on a 32 GB RAW dump. The rate you get is capped by the slowest link, which is usually the card. Second, build quality of the moving parts. A card reader that lives in a landscape bag will get sand, salt, and knocks. The listings show plastic and metal finishes, but no listing here publishes an ingress rating. Assume none of them is weather-sealed. Third, longevity. Anker publishes 18 months; five others publish 1 year; the BENFEI publishes no warranty in its listing. A missing warranty statement is not proof of poor build, but among near-identical products it is a small tiebreaker. Where the listings help most is the concrete stuff: slot count, connector layout, dimensions, and weight. Those are the specs to compare, because those are the specs that decide whether a reader fits your camera, your laptop, and your bag. ## The verdict Two picks decide this. If you shoot only SD and edit on a modern USB-C laptop, the Anker SD Card Reader USB C is the right default: 9 g, 0.37 x 1.65 x 0.67 in, and an 18-month warranty, the longest here. If your kit mixes SD and CF, or you rotate between USB-C and USB-A hosts, the BENFEI 4in1 wins on coverage: four card formats, both connectors, 2.82 oz. The cutoff is card format. Below the CF line — SD and microSD only — the Anker is the honest premium pick and the acer is the sensible mid-tier. Above the CF line, only the BENFEI, the RRSITIAU, and the SmartQ apply, and the choice is connector and warranty. For an iPhone-first workflow, the SZHAIYIJIN Lightning reader is the only pick built for it, and that role is the whole reason it is on the list. For a spare that lives in a truck or a drawer, the SmartQ is the cheapest four-format option. The best memory card reader for landscape photography, in the general case, is the BENFEI. ## FAQ ### What makes the best memory card reader for landscape photography different from a generic reader? The best memory card reader for landscape photography needs to match the cards your camera actually writes to, which for many landscape shooters still means CF alongside SD. It also needs the right host connector for the laptop you edit on in the field, whether that is USB-C on a modern MacBook or USB-A on an older Windows machine. Slot count and connector layout matter more than raw peak speed. ### Is a 4-in-1 card reader worth it over a simple SD reader? A 4-in-1 reader is worth it when your kit spans generations. If you own a CF-based DSLR and an SD-based mirrorless body, one reader covers both without a second dongle. If you shoot only SD, the extra slots add bulk you do not use, and a two-slot reader like the Anker or acer is smaller, lighter, and better suited to a permanent laptop port. ### Which of these picks supports CompactFlash cards? CompactFlash support is limited to three picks in this set: the BENFEI 4in1, the RRSITIAU 4-in-1, and the SmartQ C368\. The Anker, acer, and both SZHAIYIJIN readers cover SD and microSD only. No listing here mentions CFexpress, so any of the newer CFexpress Type A or Type B cards will need a different reader built specifically for that standard. ### BENFEI 4in1 or RRSITIAU 4-in-1, which one wins? BENFEI 4in1 or RRSITIAU wins on different terms. Both cover SD, microSD, CF, and MS with USB-C and USB-A connectors. The BENFEI publishes a lighter 2.82 oz body and a specific 160MB/sec UHS-I claim, and sits in the mid price band. The RRSITIAU is cheaper, in the entry band, with a 1-year warranty listed. Weight-first buyers pick BENFEI; budget-first buyers pick RRSITIAU. ### What is the most common mistake buying a card reader for landscape work? The most common mistake is buying a USB-C-only reader for a bag that still contains a USB-A laptop, or vice versa. Ports outlive readers, and field trips often involve a spare machine. A dual-connector reader like the BENFEI or the RRSITIAU covers both hosts from one dongle, which matters when you land somewhere and realise the machine you brought has the port you did not plan for. Landscape trips are not the time to discover your reader does not fit the laptop, and they are not the time to discover your reader skips the card format your backup body uses. Pick the reader that matches the cards you shoot and the ports you edit on, and pack it before you pack the tripod. The BENFEI 4in1 is the default for a hybrid kit because it removes both of those failure modes on one dongle, and it does so without the premium the Anker charges for its smaller shell. Buy once, keep it in the same pocket every trip, and stop thinking about it. *Last updated: September 15, 2026\. Product availability re-checked.* *This page contains affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases, at no extra cost to you.*