FTDNA & Ancestry DNA

[Kimbrey]

I cannot see a post anywhere,so in case anyone misses it -

 FTDNA are now taking downloads of Raw Data from Ancestry and 23&Me- so more matches ?

There will be a charges to "unlock" the info after it is processed but at a reduced price of $19 { from $38}

Think things might be slow this weekend !

Kim

[Kimbrey]

I hope I am not mis-reading this from Roberta Estes Blog

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Dear Project Administrators,

You’ve all been waiting for it, and it’s finally here – transfers for 23andMe© V4 and AncestryDNA™ V2 files!

Here are the details, point by point.

    Customers can now transfer 23andMe© V4 and AncestryDNA™ V2 files in addition to the 23andMe© V3 and AncestryDNA™ V1 files that Family Tree DNA accepted previously. MyHeritage and Genographic transfers will be supported in the coming weeks.
    Family Tree DNA still does not accept 23andMe© processed prior to November 2010. A Family Finder test will need to be purchased.
    23andMe© V3 and AncestryDNA™ V1 now receive a full list of matches and the ability to use the Matrix feature FOR FREE. For only $19, the customer can unlock the Chromosome Browser, myOrigins, and ancientOrigins."

 Kim

[Seaton Smithy]

You only need to pay the US$19 to unlock the analysis tools.

Previously you only got a preview of your Top 20 matches and paid US$39 to unlock all your matches - now all your matches are available from the free transfer.

If you just want the matches and don't need the analysis tools for a particular kit (for me this was the case with my father's half first cousin's kit) then it is effectively a free DNA test.