$39 FAMILY TREE 12 MARKER Y DNA TEST

Is the Family Tree DNA 12 Marker Test Worthwhile?

First, the 12 marker y-DNA test from FamilyTreeDNA is still on sale for $39.  FamilyTree states that the sale is on for a limited time but give no date when the sale ends.  When this test was first placed on sale the end of the sale was supposed to be the last of February but they keep extending the date, with no indication of when the sale will end.

You can order the test at their website https://www.familytreedna.com/order-now.aspx?ty=61

If you have any questions about this test and what you will be getting for your $39, see Roberta Estes' blog at http://dna-explained.com/2013/03/13/is-the-family-tree-dna-12-marker-test-worthwhile/.  She has done a great job of explaining what a deal this test is.

If you want to order more than one test but do not know the names of the individuals that will be taking the test you can order multiple individual test and use the name TBD (to be determined) for the person's name.  Esther and I have ordered 5 tests using TBD1 - TBD5 as names on the tests to use for various individuals in our family at a family reunion in May.  There is no time limit on the amount of time for the tests to be submitted and the test material will last for several years.  If you have plans to talk to some of our relatives about taking a DNA test, this is an opportunity to get your foot in the door for a very low cost.